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Decorate a Duck Competition: Pick Up a Duck
October 14-18 Ages 3-12 Couldn't join us for the in-person decorate a duck program? Children ages 3-12 may pick up a rubber duck to take home and decorate for our Decorate a Rubber Duck Competition! Decorative embellishments are not included. Ducks will be available at the circulation desk on a first-come, first-served basis from October 14-18. Limit one duck per present child, while supplies last. Return rubber ducks to the library by October 24 in order to be entered into the competition. One submission per child, please. |
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Decorate a Duck Competition: Voting
October 27-30 ALL AGES Cast your vote for your favorite rubber duck in our children's Decorate a Rubber Duck Competition! Ducks will be displayed in the children's area from October 27-30. All ages may vote. The winner from each age category (ages 3-8 and ages 9-12) will be announced on October 31 and will be notified of their prize. |
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Leaf Rubbing Arts & Crafts Wednesday, October 8 @ 4:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 3-12 Kids are invited to stop in for some autumn arts & crafts. We will start by creating leaf rubbings using paper, crayons, and leaves. What your child creates from there is up to them. Will they make a collage? How about adding googly eyes to make a leaf creature or family of leaves? Would they like to cut out their leaves and string them on yarn to create autumn garland? Drop in between 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. to join in the leaf rubbing arts & crafts fun! All supplies will be provided, while supplies last. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. |
Cork Bats Friday, October 10 @ 3:30 p.m. Location: Children's Programming Room Ages 3-12 Come to the library and make your own cork bat! Embellish it with wings, googly eyes & ears and then hang it from a branch! Recommended for ages 3-12. All supplies provided, while supplies last. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. |
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Decorate a Rubber Duck Monday, October 13 @ 4:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 3-12 Children may join us for a duck decorating extravaganza! Come embellish a rubber duck to enter into our children's Decorate a Rubber Duck Competition! Ducks and decorative embellishments will be provided, while supplies last. One duck per child. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. If your child takes their duck home to add any finishing touches, please return it to the library by October 24 in order to be entered into the competition. Can't make it to this event but want to participate in the competition? Children may pick up a duck to take home and decorate; ducks will be available at the circulation desk from Tuesday, October 14 - Saturday, October 18, while supplies last. Children must be present to pick up a duck. Voting will take place in the children's area from October 27-30. All ages may vote. The winner from each age category (ages 3-8 and ages 9-12) will be announced on October 31 and will be notified of their prize. |
Tween Book Club Thursday, October 16 @ 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 October, we’ll be talking about Small Spaces by Katherine Arden. Read about a girl named Ollie who steals a creepy old book and then finds herself living out its eerie warnings when a school field trip turns into a fight for survival. This spooky, fast-paced story is full of mystery, friendship, and heart-racing suspense. 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 September! No registration required. |
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Macaroni Skeleton Thursday, October 16 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Ages 5-12 Kids ages 5-12, come to the library and make a macaroni skeleton! Get creative with uncooked pasta as you fashion your slightly spooky skeleton on a ‘fence’ of popsicle sticks. All supplies provided, while supplies last. No registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
Tissue Paper Pumpkins Friday, October 17 @ 3:30 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Grades 4-8 Grades 4-8, celebrate the season by creating your very own decorative pumpkin! Using Styrofoam pumpkins as a base, you’ll learn how to decoupage with colorful tissue paper for a bold and bright look. Once your pumpkin is covered, you can add gems, sparkles, and other trinkets to give it personality and style. This program is a great way to explore creative crafting techniques while making something festive to take home. Bring your imagination and we’ll bring the supplies! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. |
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Imagination HourMonday, October 20 @ 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. No registration required.
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Yarn ArtMonday, October 20 @ 4:00 p.m. Location: Meeting Room Grades 4-8 Grades 4-8, dive into the world of textile art and bring your creativity to life with yarn and paint! In this program, you’ll learn how to layer yarn to form vibrant 3D designs that pops off the canvas. Experiment with colors, textures, and patterns to create a unique piece of artwork that’s all your own. Whether you prefer abstract shapes or intricate designs, yarn art offers endless possibilities. You’ll leave with an eye-catching masterpiece to display or gift. All supplies will be provided. No registration required.
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4 Paws for Reading Tuesday, October 21 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Children's Programming Room Kids Calling all kids! Come read to our therapy dog, Sophie! Therapy dogs can help 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. Registration is required and opens up October 7th. 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. |
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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Eight new Wonderbooks hit our shelves in September! If you aren't familiar with them, Wonderbooks are audio-enabled books that readers can listen to while following along on the pages. If you're already a fan of our Vox Books and Wonderbooks, you'll want to check out these new additions to our collection! |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga Review by Sharlene Resilience (Res) is a Mars rover built for one purpose: to survive the harsh environment of space and complete its mission. To find and restart an older rover named Courage, who went offline years ago. But as Res prepares for launch, something unexpected happens. It begins to pick up on the behaviors of the NASA scientists around it and starts to feel emotions. Once on Mars, Res and a lively drone named Fly are guided by a satellite called Guardian. Together, they explore the red planet, face challenges, and form unlikely friendships. Interwoven with the mission are heartfelt letters from Sophie, the daughter of one of the scientists, who writes to Res like an old friend. Told through Res’s thoughtful narration and Sophie’s letters, A Rover’s Story blends science, adventure, and emotion into a touching and thought-provoking read. It’s a great choice for readers who enjoyed reading and watching The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, those who like science and STEM, and perfect for sparking discussion about empathy, identity, and exploration. |
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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