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Meet Sharlene! Name: Sharlene Anderson Role: Children's Librarian (ages 0-5) Ms. Sharlene leads our weekly Story Time on Tuesdays! Previously, Sharlene served as Ida Rupp's Teen Librarian before transitioning into her current role as Children's Librarian. Fun Fact: I have two cats named Hetty & Gunther. |
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Meet Mary Kate! Name: Mary Kate Strimpfel Role: Youth Librarian (ages 6-11) Ms. Mary Kate joined our staff at the end of January. She is excited to be part of the Ida Rupp team and is looking forward to planning programs for elementary aged students. Fun Fact: I have a twin sister (who is NOT named Ashley!) |
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Meet Elli! Name: Elli Mason Role: Teen Librarian (grades 6-12) Ms. Elli joined our staff in January. She is excited to be part of the Ida Rupp team and is looking forward to planning interest-based programs for middle and high school students. Fun Fact: I previously worked with a number of native wild animals at Crawford County Park District. |
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Story Time Date: Every Tuesday in March @ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Ida Rupp Children's Programming Room Ages : 0-5 Bring your little ones to Story Time at Ida Rupp Public Library. Every Tuesday, we will enjoy stories, music, movement, crafts/activities, and socialization. A playtime session will follow to help promote social skills—staying after is encouraged! March Themes:
March 3 – Shapes
March 10 – Zoo (Bring a stuffed animal)
March 17 – Leprechauns
March 24 – Pizza
March 31 - Ducks All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult. |
Lil' Explorers Date: Thursday, March 5 @ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Ida Rupp Children's Programming Room Ages : 0-5 Lil’ Explorers gives little ones a chance to explore and imagine through dramatic play. This session’s theme is celebrations and party. We’ll have a dance floor, party games, and party themed items to use! Each area is designed to help your child explore their thoughts and actions related to the theme.
All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult.
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Registration required. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please wear clothing that can get a little paint on it. |
Paint Together: Families Date: Friday, March 9 @ 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp's Meeting Room Ages: All Ages Join us for Paint Together: Families, a family program for adults and their children. Through a guided painting experience which is perfect for beginners and young ones. We’ll walk you through each step with clear directions and a visual guide so everyone can leave with a finished painting. Along the way, you’ll practice basics like color mixing, brush control, and layering. Young children may need help from their adult. No prior art experience needed—just bring your creativity! All registered attendees will do the craft, please register only those who will participate.. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Children under 8 need an adult. |
Stuffed Animal Tea Party Date: Friday, March 13 @ 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp's Meeting Room Ages: Ages 3-10 Bring a stuffed animal friend and join us for a delightful Tea Party! Boys and girls aged 3-10 are welcome to come and sip fruit juice, enjoy tasty finger foods, and share smiles, stories, and fun in a cozy tea-party setting. Dress-up is welcome! Dress up as a princess/prince, knight, superhero, etc. All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult. |
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Lucky Clover Scavenger Hunt Date: March 16-21 @ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Library Ages: Children The library leprechaun has scattered lucky clovers all around the Children’s Area and left behind a very cheeky riddle for you to solve! Search high and low, follow the clues, and crack the riddle. Once you’ve solved it, head to the Service Desk to receive a golden coin as your treasure. The leprechaun will set up the clues on March 16 and clean up after March 21. All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult. |
Library Card Holders Date: Thursday, March 19 @ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp's Meeting Rooms Ages : 5-12 years old Create a perfect Library Card Holder for your library card! Children ages 5–12 will use colorful felt to sew their very own library card holder! Kids can personalize their holders by adding gems, sequins, and other decorations while practicing basic sewing skills and creating a fun, useful accessory to keep their library card safe. All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult. |
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Faux Stained Glass Suncatcher Date: Friday, March 26 @ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp's Meeting Rooms Ages : 5-12 years old Create a colorful faux stained glass suncatcher using black glue and vibrant tissue paper! Children ages 5–12 will choose from a pre-set suncatcher design and fill in the spaces with tissue paper to create a beautiful, light-catching piece of art. Finished suncatchers will shine brightly in a sunny window. All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult. |
To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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All You Can Be with ADHD Written by Pen & Kim Holderness Illustrated by Vin Vogal All You Can Be with ADHD is a cute and creative read to help children understand Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Written by social media stars, Pen & Kim Holderness, it showcases all the positive attributes of having ADHD, along with introducing kids to real life ADHD “legends” – like Simone Biles and Thomas Edison. Perfect for parents and caregivers who find themselves raising future members of the ADHD club. |
The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls Written by J. Anderson Coats The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls is a look at life in America in 1910 from the perspective of Sylvia, the daughter of immigrants. While girls of that time were expected to help with housework, care for siblings and eventually marry, Sylvia has a different dream: to finish school and enroll in college. Inspired by events in her own grandmother’s life, J. Anderson Coats weaves a charming, yet realistic, tale of historical fiction. Bonus: libraries play a huge role in Sylvia’s journey! AR Level: 5.4 AR Points: 8 |
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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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Ida Rupp Public Library
310 Madison Street Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 (419) 732-3212 www.idarupp.org
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