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Grab & Go: Pom Pom Popper
August 4-9 Kids This month's grab & go kit for children is a pom pom popper! Kids will have a great time popping their pom pom! Do it with friends and see who can pop the farthest! These kits will be available at the circulation desk on a first-come, first-served basis from August 4 - 9. Limit one kit per present child, while supplies last. No registration necessary. |
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Friends of the Ida Rupp Public Library Book Sale August 6-8 All Ages Wednesday, August 6 5:00-7:00 p.m. MEMBERS ONLY Thursday, August 7 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC Friday, August 8 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $5 Fill a Bag Day Prices Better Books - $2 Hardcover - $1 Paperback - $0.50 YA - $0.50 Children's - $0.25 |
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Imagination Hour Wednesday, August 6 @ 11:00 a.m. Location: Children's Programming Room Ages 1-10 Children are invited to spend an hour using their imagination and socializing with others. We will supply toys, a marble racetrack, blocks, puppets, coloring pages, and crayons; you bring the imagination. Let's play! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. |
Local Author Fair Thursday, August 7 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location: Throughout Library All Ages Join us at Ida Rupp Public Library for our Local Author Book Fair. We have invited special guest authors who hail from Ottawa County to set up vendor spaces throughout the library. Patrons will have the opportunity to meet, chat with, purchase merchandise from and interact with the authors face to face. During this event, our Friends of the Library Book Sale will be taking place as well. Some vendors may be able to accept payments other than cash, but the library cannot guarantee this. It is encouraged that you bring cash with you to this event if you plan to make purchases. This event is open to all ages (some of our guest authors have written children's books) and patron registration is not required. We look forward to seeing you support your favorite local authors! |
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Decorate Your Bike Helmet Friday, August 8 @ 2:00 p.m. Location: Children's Programming Room Ages 3-12 Come to Ida Rupp to decorate your bike helmet and/or water bottle! We'll have cool stickers that you can get creative with! No registration required. While supplies last. Recommended for kids 3-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. |
Tween Book ClubThursday, August 14 @ 3:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Grades 4-8 Calling all readers in Grades 4–8! Join us each month for a fun and interactive book club where we dive into great stories, share our thoughts, and connect over books. In August, we’ll be talking about Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. Come ready to chat about the book, enjoy themed crafts, and of course—snacks! Pick up your copy of the book at the Ida Rupp Service Desk in July! No registration required.
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Popsicle Sticks Fish Friday, August 15 @ 1:00 p.m. Location: Children's Programming Room Ages 5-12 Kids 5-12, come to the library and embrace living by Lake Erie as you make adorable popsicle sticks fish!. This craft will let your kids have a fun afternoon as they express their creativity. No registration required. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
Wacky Edible Science Wednesday, August 20 @ 4:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 4-11 Children ages 4-11, join Molly from the Ottawa County Ohio State University Extension for some wacky edible science at the library. All supplies will be provided, while supplies last. No registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Paint with MeMonday, August 25 @ 5:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Grades K-12 & Caregiver Bring your little artist and join us for a fun, creative bonding experience in this parent (or grandparent/aunt/uncle/etc.) and child paint session! You and your child (Grades K-12) will work together to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind paintings based on the same concept. While each piece will have its own unique twist, we’ll all be painting the same theme! This is a perfect way to spend quality time together while tapping into your artistic side. Registration opens on August 11. Registration is required. An adult must register together with their child(ren). Click here to register.
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4 Paws for ReadingTuesday, August 26 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Children's Programming Room Calling all kids! Come read to therapy dog, Sophie! Therapy dogs can reduce anxiety and improve focus & attention span. Sophie will be a nonjudgmental listener as you practice your reading and communication skills with her. Bring your own book or choose one that we have available. Sign up for a 15 minute reading session. Space is limited to 4, registration is required. Registration opens on August 12. Click here to register. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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We have added a third museum/garden pass for patrons to check out from Ida Rupp Public Library! Check out a museum pass for free entry to nearby museums and gardens. Passes are available for Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, and Maritime Museum of Sandusky. Additional museum locations coming soon! 3 Day Loan Admission for Three Guests or Photographer and Two Clients Gardens are closed on Mondays and all major holidays. 3 Day Loan Two Passes Available Package with admission for one adult. or Our family pass, which admits two adults and their children and grandchildren under the age of 21. 3 Day Loan Admission for one family (2 adults and children under 18). Passes generously donated by Friends of the Ida Rupp Public Library and the Maritime Museum of Sandusky!
$1.00 per day late fee for passes returned past due date. For more details about locations, click links for the sites above! Holds are not available for passes. Available on a first come, first serve basis. |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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Hello Readers, I hope this finds you well! Have you been able to stop by the library to check out our renovated space? Whether you’re looking for a place to cool off, something to do, or a way to socialize, the library has something to offer. You can find story times, programs, grab and go kits, books, movies, board games, video games, puppet bags, Tonies, life jackets, audio-enabled books, museum passes, and more at your library! Below are reviews of picture books that have been added to our collection within the last few months. If you’d like to place a hold on any of them, simply click on the cover to go to our online catalog and place a hold. If your young reader could use some reading recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out for suggestions! Knowing their age, reading level, and topics of interest can help us find the right book for them. Keep in mind, if we don’t have a copy of a book here in our library, you can always place a hold and have it delivered here from another library. We also have plenty of digital materials available through Libby and Hoopla! Take care, Megan |
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Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heart written and illustrated by Cindy Derby Wheetle the wagon loves to help his neighbors by carrying anything and everything they need transported; after all, he was built for this. As Wheetle counts down to his favorite day of the year, he continues helping others in his community and winds up with a tire that feels a little off. On his big day, while helping out one more friend, Wheetle's tire pops leaving him stranded and unable to reach his destination. With the assistance of his neighbors, he makes it all the way to the top of a hill to witness his favorite event. In this story, Wheetle shows readers that it's ok to rely on others and ask for help because we cannot do everything on our own. |
Everything's Wrong written by Jory John and illustrated by Erin Kraan We all know what it's like to have one of those days where one thing after another just doesn't go our way. In this adorably relatable picture book, a bear and a rabbit experience a string of mishaps that ultimately ends with the characters unwinding with a group of friends by swimming in the lake. You are your littles are sure to laugh out loud while reading this book. I appreciate the message at the end that while we cannot control what happens to us, we can control how we react. The book ends by stating the importance of having good friends to get through life's challenges and trying times. This story is a winner for sure! |
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Big Kids written by K. L. Going illustrated by Reggie Brown This picture book addresses a common fear many littles face when starting the school year: all of the big kids. If your kiddo is apprehensive about school, reading this book could help assuage some of that unease. This story depicts a younger and smaller student who is assigned an older and bigger buddy student who helps him find his classroom as well offering assistance in the cafeteria, library, and on the playground. This story makes big kids (who may appear intimidating at first) feel approachable, supportive, and fun. As we gear up for the start of a new school year, this is a great reading choice. |
To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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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. |
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Marblehead Peninsula Branch M: 10:00am - 2:00pm T: 3:00pm - 7:00pm W: 10:00am - 2:00pm Th: 3:00pm - 7:00pm F: 10:00am - 2:00pm Sa: 10:00am - 2:00pm S: CLOSED |
Ida Rupp Public Library M: 9:00am - 8:00pm T: 9:00am - 8:00pm W: 9:00am - 8:00pm Th: 9:00am - 8:00pm F: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sa: 9:00am - 5:00pm S: CLOSED |
Erie Islands Library M: 10:00am - 2:00pm T: 3:00pm - 7:00pm W: 10:00am - 2:00pm Th: 3:00pm - 7:00pm F: 10:00am - 2:00pm Sa: 10:00am - 2:00pm S: CLOSED |
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