Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library - JULY 2025
In this Issue

Adult & All Ages Programs
Book Discussions
Tech Help
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Social Media and Blog
Hours
 
Library Closed July 4
 
Adult & All Ages Programs
Wet-Felted Wool Bookmark
July 1; 5-6:30 p.m.
Get ready to learn something special! Come to the library and learn a wet-felted wool technique to make your own special wool bookmark! All supplies will be provided. 
Space is limited to 10. Registration is required. Registration opens on June 17.
Red, White & Blue Vehicle Decorating  (All Ages)
July 3; 3-4 p.m.
Get all red, white, and blue! Bring your wheels--bikes, scooters or strollers--to the Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library to decorate in patriotic style. All materials provided to ensure your wheels are parade-ready.
No registration required. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.
Exploring Color
July 10,  6-7 p.m.
Join NW Ohio artist Rob Ledwedge for a hands-on lesson in color and its function in creating art.  
Space is limited to 20. Registration is required. Registration opens on June 26.
Summer Reading Finale: Party on the Patio (All Ages)
July 12, 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Finish up the 2025 Summer Reading Program with a party on the patio out back of the library.  We'll have colorful chalk available for decorating the pavement, and we'll have as our special guests Brad LaMarca, Danbury Schools Resource Officer, and his partner, K9 Kalahan. In case of rain, we'll just move the party into our meeting room. 
No registration required.
Marblehead Peninsula Coffee Hour
July 21, 10-11 a.m.
Join us for FREE coffee, tea, and conversation at the Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library.
The idea behind the coffee hour is to give Peninsula residents and employees a chance to talk with each other in a comfortable and civil setting. This is an open, free-form conversation. Meet your neighbors! Network with other organizations!  Our special guest this month is Shawn Hunsicker, Danbury Fire Chief.
No registration required.
Pastel Art
July 23, 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Local artist Alice Holly will offer a hands-on program using pastels.
Space is limited to 15, registration is required. Registration opens on July 9th.
Children & Teen Programs
Summer Story Time 
July 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join veteran teacher Kristin Vogel-Campbell for a colorful hour of reading, song and a craft to take home.  
No registration required. Ages 3+. Parents and caregivers are asked to stay with their children. 
 
Book Discussions
Pulitzer Prize Book Club
July 10, 4-5 p.m.
Visit Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library to read & discuss a Pulitzer Prize winning book. Now is your chance to read one and discuss it with a lively group!   This month's book is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Diaz. No registration required.
Otterbein Book Club
June 16, 1-2 p.m.
Otterbein Marblehead SeniorLife Community
9400 N Shore Blvd, Lakeside Marblehead
The Otterbein Book Club is open to anyone; you do not need to be a resident of Otterbein to participate. This month's book is The Backyard Bird Chronicles, by Amy Tan. Copies of the book are available at the library branch. No registration required. 
Tech Help
Need help with a smart phone, tablet, computer, or other device? Sign up for one of our 30-minute one-on-one Tech Help sessions at the Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library. 
 
Registration is required, sign up on our website calendar or by calling the library at 419-798-0477.
 
Tech Help sessions are back starting on July 15.
 
Tech Help sessions are held on Tuesdays 3-4 p.m. and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Calling all caregivers! Sign up your children from birth until kindergarten for this early literacy program on Beanstack. Prizes can be picked up at the library for registration and each 100 books read.
 
Looking for even more info and resources? Visit the official website of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Social Media and Blog
Hours
 
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 - 2:00
Tuesday: 3:00 - 7:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 2:00
Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00
Friday: 10:00 - 2:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 2:00
Looking for more to do? See all programs on our online calendar. 
Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library
710 West Main Street
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
419-798-0477

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