September 2026 Newsletter
In this Issue

Newsletters, Blog, & Social Media
LABOR DAY - ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED
Yoga with Lynn
One-on-One Tech Help
Spice Club
Compost Workshop with OSS Solid Waste District
Acoustic Hangout at the Library
Zentangle with Alice
Tutus, Touring and other Terrors!
Diamond Art on Greeting Cards
Paint Together: Beyond the Basics
Book Clubs
New Books for September 2026
Adult Program Survey
Library App
Library Hours
Memorial grave 911 twin towers september 11th

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LABOR DAY - ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2026

Yoga with Lynn
Adults 
Fridays at 10 am
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
 
Join us every Friday during the month of September for a 1 hour yoga class with Lynn starting at 10 am. 
 
Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. 
No registration required. Adults
One-on-One Tech Help
Adults
Wednesdays at 10:00 am, 10:30 am
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
 
Need help with a smart phone, tablet, computer, or other device? Sign up for one of our in person, 30-minute one-on-one Tech Help sessions at the Ida Rupp Public Library.
 
Space is limited to 1 Person per Session, registration is required.
 
Woman in Using a Laptop in the Library
Spice Club
Adults
September 14 - 19
 Each month, expand your palate and try something new by picking up a Spice Club packet from the circulation desk! Every packet will include a sample of a unique spice or herb, information about its origins and flavor profile, and 2 recipes. 
Registration is not required for this grab-and-go, but samples are only available during regular library hours from December 8th through the 13th on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one packet per patron while supplies last. 
 
This month's spice: Garlic powder
Compost Workshop with OSS Solid Waste District
Adults
September 3rd, 4 - 5 pm
 
Learn how food scraps and organic materials can transform into useful compost from local expert, Trish Dahlie of the Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Solid Waste District.
 
No registration required. Adults. 
Acoustic Hangout at the Library
 Adults
September 11th, 3:30 - 5 pm
 
Bring your instrument—or just your love of music—and join us for a casual musician meet-up. This is a space to connect, collaborate, and enjoy live, unplugged music in a welcoming environment. Light refreshments will be available. Adults.
 
We generally will meet every second Friday of each month.* 
Guitars Musicians Female Woman Acoustic Instruments
Zentangle with Alice
 Adults
September 18th, 3 - 4:30 pm
 
Join us for a relaxing hour of Zentangle. Alice will demonstrate a range of patterns one step at a time. 
No experience required. Registration is required. Adults.
Registration opens on Friday, Sep 4th.
 
Tutus, Touring and other Terrors!
Ballet Ballerina Couple Dancing Dance Performace
  Adults
September 21st, 3 -4 pm 
 
Join Nigel Burgoine, former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet) and award winning artistic director, as he gives insight to touring the world with a professional ballet company. Back stage and on stage hysterical and hair raising situations in performances!
 
No registration Required. Adults. 
Diamond Art on Greeting Cards 
Adults
September 24th, 3 - 4:30 pm
 
Join us to create beautiful handmade greeting cards using colorful diamond art gems. No experience is necessary—all supplies will be provided. Whether you keep your creations or give them as gifts, you'll leave with unique cards that are sure to brighten someone's mailbox. Perfect for adults looking for a fun and relaxing craft!
 
Registration required. Adults. 
Registration opens on Thursday, Sep 10th. 
Paint Together: Beyond the Basics
All Ages 
September 28th, 4 - 5:30 pm
 
Join us for Paint Together: Beyond the Basics, an guided painting experience.
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 color mixing, brush control, and layering. Prior art experience is needed—just bring your creativity! All registered attendees will do the painting, please register only those who will participate.
Space is limited to 20 registrants; Registration opens on Monday, Aug 17th. All Ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
This months painting: Dandelions (we are blowing summer away)

All supplies provided. Please wear clothing that can get a little paint on it. 
Book Clubs
September Mystery Book Discussion
Sept 3rd @ 10 am
Heartwood (a Read with Jenna Pick) by Amity Gaige
@Ida Rupp Public Library
 
September's Mystery Book Discussion selection is Heartwood by Amity Gaige. 
 
Registration is not required and new members are always welcome!
 
Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk following the August 6th meeting.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion
Sept 15th @ 10:30 am
The River Is Waiting (Oprah's Book Club) by Wally Lamb
@R Coffee Corner
3848 Harbor Light Landing Drive
 
Join us at R Coffee Corner to discuss this months book and enjoy refreshments together!
 
The title for September is, The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb.
Pick up a copy of the book at the public services desk at Ida Rupp. 
 
New members always welcome! 
No registration required. 
We Read Wednesday
Sept 30th @ 10 am
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
@Ida Rupp Public Library
 
Looking for the next good book or author to read.  Join us at the Ida Rupp Library for “We Read Wednesday." No registration required.  ALL readers welcome!  
 
Sept 26th, 2026  - Anxious People, by Fredrik Backman
New Books for September 2026
Click on a book cover to go to our online catalog and place a hold.
Login with your card number and pin number
 
The French Illusion by John Grisham
Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump by Maggie Haberman
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
The Thoroughbreds by Elin Hilderbrand
Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult
El Día de la Trilla (Empíreo) / Threshing Day (Empyrean) by Rebecca Yarros
American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee
The Big Cats Dance Party: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (27) by Alexander McCall Smith
The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters
Brain Damage by Freida McFadden
Countdown to Christmas Murder by Leslie Meier
Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo
Die Famous by Michael Koryta
Double Tap: A Mitch Rapp Novel from Don Bentley by Vince Flynn
The Dying Light by Ann Cleeves
Exit Party by Emily St John Mandel
The Unknown by Riley Sager
When Lemons Give You Life by Anna Johnston
Falling for Peachtree Bluff by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Frost and Venom by Christine Feehan
Fury in Death by J. D. Robb
Immortal Rose by Alexandra Bracken
Hollywood, Ending by John Green
The Me I Used to Be by Kristan Higgins
The Munich Affair by James Patterson
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel: The New Miss Marple Mystery by Lucy Foley
We Chase Shadows: A We Solve Murders Mystery by Richard Osman
Adult Program Survey
Have a few minutes? We’d love your input!
 
Our Adult Programming Interest Survey is now available, and your feedback will help shape future programs at the library. Whether you're interested in history, arts and crafts, technology help, wellness topics, or social events, we want to hear from you.
 
Please take a moment to click the link and complete the survey. Your responses will directly influence the types of classes, lectures, and events we plan in the coming months.
 
Thank you for helping us create programs that reflect the interests of our community!
 
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  • Place holds for later pickup
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Library Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 - 8:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 8:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 8:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 8:00
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00
 
Ida Rupp Public Library
310 Madison Street
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
(419) 732-3212
www.idarupp.org