Plugged and Unplugged!
Teens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to Plugged and Unplugged every Wednesday from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. Video games, board games, snacks, friends, and fun!
West Lafayette Featured Art
October's featured artist at the West Lafayette Branch Library is Shara Prindle. Stop by the Branch Library during regular hours to view the exhibit.
Batty for Bats
All ages are welcome to join us for Batty for Bats on October 22nd at 6:00 pm. The Ohio Nature Education will bring with them live bats and their predators, owls and snakes. This activity-based program will explore interesting facts about bats and why they are beneficial. Registration is not required.
Pumpkin Palooza
Youth ages 9 to 18 are invited to a Pumpkin Palooza at the West Lafayette Branch Library! Join us on October 17th to learn about the Zentangle method (easy-to-learn, structured patterns), create Zentangle pumpkins, go bowling with pumpkins, and, of course, enjoy a yummy snack.
Adventure 101: Pumpkin Palooza
Children in grades 3-6 are invited to a Pumpkin Palooza at the Coshocton Public Library! Join us on October 10th to learn about the Zentangle method (easy-to-learn, structured patterns), create Zentangle pumpkins, go bowling with pumpkins, and, of course, enjoy a yummy snack.
Ohio Humanities Speakers Bureau
The Ohio Humanities Speakers Bureau will present a history of the "Ohio Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s" on October 10th at 6:30 pm. This event will take place at the Presbyterian Church Chapel, 142 N. 4th Street. Registration is required. Please call 740-622-0956.
West Lafayette Adult Book Club
West Lafayette Adult Book Discussion Club is held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the activities room at Lafayette Pointe, 620 East Main Street, conveniently located across the street from the West Lafayette Branch Library. Call the Branch library at 740-545-6672 to reserve a copy of the book.
Family Quilts
Create a family quilt that celebrates the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. No sewing is required!
Statement of Qualifications
The Coshocton Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking qualifications for engineering professional design services from firms licensed to work in the state of Ohio on public elevators.
Drop-in Tech Help!
Drop by the library for one-on-one technology assistance, or schedule an appointment with the library's Digital Technology Educator. Same day assistance is subject to availability. Please call 740-622-0956 for more information.
Due to COVID-19, the Coshocton Public Library system is closed as of March 16 and will remain closed until further notice. While the physical library is closed, patrons are reminded that digital services are still available. Digital cards can be applied for on the Library's website > Digital Library > Digital Card Registration. Once registration is complete, an e-card will be emailed within 24-48 hours. Staff will continue to work from home to provide remote services. Staff can be reached by email at info@coshoctonlibrary.org. Patrons are reminded to enjoy items that are currently checked out for a little longer, as returns are not being accepted. Overdue fines will be forgiven. Wi-Fi is available outside of the library building.
Find a variety of virtual programs and resources for children of all ages by clicking here.
We know just how creative Coshocton teens are! Create a work of art that simply expresses how you see and/or feel in the present moment and submit it to youth@coshoctonlibrary.org by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3rd to be eligible to win a prize and have your work displayed on the Coshocton Public Library System’s Facebook page. Click here for the complete Contest Guidelines.
Please click here for links to COVID-19 resources, including recent updates, CDC information, checklists to help protect you against the disease, and tips on talking to children about the coronavirus.