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Children's Grab & Go: Lion-tastic Lion Head
September 15-20 Kids This month's grab & go kit for children is a Lion-tastic Lion Head! You will be making the lion's mane by tying colorful strips all around a cute lion head. Kits will be available at the circulation desk on a first-come, first-served basis from September 15-20th. Limit one kit per present child, while supplies last. No registration necessary. |
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Teambuilding & Working Together Wednesday, Sept. 3 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 4-11 Children ages 4-11, join Molly from the Ottawa County Ohio State University Extension for a fun program about teamwork. All supplies will be provided, while supplies last. No registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
Egg Carton Owls Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 3-12 Hoot! Hoot! Come to Ida Rupp to create a fun egg carton owl! Please wear clothes that you can paint in. Recommended for ages 3-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. |
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Make a Wish Bracelets Monday, Sept. 15 @ 4:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Grades 4-8 Start the school year with creativity and good vibes! Grades 4-8 will make your own braided wish bracelet using colorful threads and beads. With each color representing a different wish or intention for the year ahead. Whether you’re hoping for confidence, kindness, or straight A’s, this bracelet will help you carry your wishes with you wherever you go. All supplies will be provided, while they last. No registration required. |
Coding for KidsWednesday, Sept. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 4-11 Children ages 4-11, join Molly from the Ottawa County Ohio State University Extension for a hands-on program about coding. All supplies will be provided, while supplies last. No registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Tween Book Club Thursday, Sept. 18 @ 4:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Grades 4-8 Calling all readers in Grades 4–8! Join us on the third Thursday of each month for a fun and interactive book club where we dive into great stories, share our thoughts, and connect over books. In September, we’ll be talking about A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga. Read about Resilience, a Mars rover, and its mission to Mars. All told in the perspective of Resilience and how it figures out human emotions. 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 August! No registration required. |
Cool Art: Agamograph Monday, Sept. 22 @ 4:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Grades 4-8 Create art that moves! Grades 4-8 will learn how to make an agamograph. A unique optical illusion art piece that will show two different images depending on your point of view. It’s part drawing, coloring, folding, and totally cool. No art experience needed—just bring your imagination! All supplies will be provided, while they last. No registration required. |
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Clay FossilsTuesday, Sept. 23 @ 4:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 5-12 Kids come to Ida Rupp to learn about Ohio's fossils and make your own out of air-dry clay! Recommended for kids ages 5-12. Please wear clothes that can get colored clay on them. No registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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4 Paws for ReadingFriday, Sept. 26 @ 3:30 p.m. Location: Children's Programming Room Kids Calling all kids! Come read to our 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 September 12. Click here to register. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. If the activity is full and you would like to be put on a wait list, please call the library @ 419-732-3212.
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Popsicle Stick Wall HangingMonday, Sept. 29 @ 5:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 5-12 Children ages 5-12, join us at the library to create a unique piece of artwork. We'll be using popsicle sticks, markers, tape, and yarn for this project. All supplies will be provided, while supplies last. No registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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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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"First given in 1942, the Ohio Book Awards presented by the Ohioana Library Association are the second oldest, and among the most prestigious, state literary prizes in the nation." To view winners in all categories and learn more, click here. |
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Juvenile Winner: The Yellow Bus by Loren Long |
Middle Grade Winner: Summer at Squee by Andrea Wang |
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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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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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