# Fall Newsletter 2023 | September/October/November Library Card Sign-Up Month Get in Your Element this Fall with a Library Card! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Coshocton County District Library joins the American Library Association and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing books, ebooks, and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending a book club or story time, a library card helps everyone do more of what you enjoy. There’s something for everyone at the library, and signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning. It's elemental—everyone should have one! To sign up for a library card, visit the Main Library, West Lafayette Branch, or the Bookmobile. To sign up for a digital library card, visit www.coshoctonlibrary.org/ecard. LOCATIONS & HOURS Main Library 655 Main Street Coshocton, OH 43812 Monday-Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday-Friday | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Phone: 740-622-0956 Email: info@coshoctonlibrary.org West Lafayette Branch 601 East Main Street West Lafayette, OH 43845 Monday-Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday-Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Phone: 740-545-6672 Email: wlbranch@coshoctonlibrary.org Bookmobile The Bookmobile serves locations throughout Coshocton County. The schedule of stops is located at www.coshoctonlibrary.org/bookmobile. Phone: 740-502-0444 Email: kringwalt@coshoctonlibrary.org LIBRARY CLOSINGS: Monday, September 4 Labor Day Monday, October 16 Staff In-Service Day Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving To receive the newsletter digitally, subscribe at coshoctonlibrary.org/newsletter. Coshocton County District Library The Coshocton Public Library has begun the process of phasing in use of its legal name, Coshocton County District Library.
# Moments That Shook the World SEPTEMBER 26 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room In this final program in the series, learn about more events that left a permanent mark on history. “World on Fire” Premiere Party OCTOBER 9 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Join WOUB Media to watch episode 1 of season 2 of “World on Fire.” Local Historian, Bill Given, will share pieces from his World War II memorabilia collection. What’s Up? Astrophysics & Science News OCTOBER 18 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Learn about new discoveries and advancements made in Science & Physics in the last year. Murder Ridge: The Crimes of Cletus Reese OCTOBER 23 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Historian, Mark Sebastian Jordan, will present on the infamous story of Coshocton native, Cletus Reese. Frankenstein OCTOBER 28 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room The Ohio Humanities Council will present on the classic novel that launched the horror & sci-fi genres. Horrifying History of Coshocton OCTOBER 31 | 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Oak Ridge Cemetery, N. 6th Street, Coshocton Hear some of Coshocton’s scariest true stories in the oldest graveyard in the city on Halloween night. 80s Night Trivia NOVEMBER 14 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Big hair and neon colors… join us for 80s Trivia! Monthly Programs @ Main Library Gathering of Gamers (1st Saturdays) SEPT. 2, OCT. 7, NOV. 4 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Explore a World of Possibilities! (2nd Mondays) SEPT. 11, OCT. 9, NOV. 13 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM “Bookmarked” Book Club (3rd Tuesdays) SEPT. 19, OCT. 17, NOV. 21 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Weird Coshocton SEPTEMBER 6 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Learn about some of the lesser-known and strange events in Coshocton’s 200+ years of history. Make Way for Animals! SEPTEMBER 11 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room The Coshocton County Animal Shelter will present on the adoption process, volunteer opportunities, and more while attendees get to play with kittens! Coffee Chat for Readers SEPT. 13, NOV. 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM West Lafayette Branch Library This bi-monthly Reader’s Advisory program features new and best-selling books with hot coffee & tea. Cracking Conspiracies SEPTEMBER 13 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Dive into popular conspiracies as we provide science and research to guide the best direction of finding the truth. The theme of the fall program is Mind Control. Staying Positive SEPTEMBER 25 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Sheila Mayse of MSW Solutions will present wellness tips and resources to combat the fall and winter blues. ADULT PROGRAMS Programs in blue require registration. Sign up at www.coshoctonlibrary.org or by calling 740-622-0956. Mark your calendars for the Holiday Open Houses on Nov. 17 (Main Library) and Dec. 2 (Branch Library).
# Fall Festival OCTOBER 19 @ Branch Library | 5:30-6:30 PM OCTOBER 25 @ Main Library | 5:30-6:30 PM Fall is in the air! Stop by the West Lafayette Branch (10/19) or the Coshocton County Library (10/25) to participate in a Fall Festival! We will have snacks, games, activities, and pumpkins you may decorate. Monthly Activities Each month, new activities are available for teens to participate in at the Main Library (YA Room) and West Lafayette Branch. Stop in either library to complete each challenge for a chance to win a prize! Very Short Introductions Starting a research project for school? VSIs are the perfect way to start the process. Explore the collection in the library or at home on the library’s website with your library card. Holiday Open House NOVEMBER 17 Coshocton County Library Mark your calendars for the library’s annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy activities, photo opportunities & refreshments before the Miracle on Main Parade. Find upcoming details in our Events Calendar. ADULT PROGRAMS CONTINUED) Plugged & Unplugged EVERY WEDNESDAY | 2:30 PM – 5 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Teens are invited to the library every Wednesday for great video games, laptops, snacks and pop. Coshocton County Fair Pass Drawing Each week teens attend Plugged & Unplugged during September, they will earn a chance to win a one-day pass to the Coshocton County Fair! Two drawings will be held. Craft Nights @ the Main Library THIRD WEDNESDAYS | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Tweens and teens are invited to create new pieces of art each month at the library! SEPTEMBER 20: Frame Decorating OCTOBER 25: Fall Festival (for all ages) NOVEMBER 8: Wreaths Tween & Teen Time @ the Branch THIRD THURSDAYS | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Join us on the third Thursday of each month at the Branch Library for art, games, snacks and pop! Each month, we will have a special activity or craft planned. SEPTEMBER 21: Frame Decorating OCTOBER 19: Fall Festival (for all ages) NOVEMBER 16: Wreaths TEEN PROGRAMS (Grades 7 to 12) Programs in blue require registration. Sign up at www.coshoctonlibrary.org or by calling 740-622-0956.
# Fall Storytimes SEPTEMBER 5 – NOVEMBER 16 Lapsit (ages 0-3*) | 10-10:30 AM Preschool Storytime (ages *3-6) | 11-11:30 AM Fall Storytimes will be held every Tuesday at the West Lafayette Branch and every Wednesday and Thursday at the Coshocton County Library. Join us each week for stories, songs, crafts, games, and more! *If a child is 3 years old, the caregiver may determine if Lapsit or Preschool Storytime is more appropriate. Storytime @ Burt Park SEPTEMBER 7 | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Burt Park, West Lafayette Bring a blanket or chairs and join us for stories, songs, and activities at Burt Park. Book Club for Tweens SEPT. 14, OCT. 12, NOV. 9 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Escape the real world as we explore fantasy books this fall. Children in grades 3 to 6 are invited to join us for discussion, games, snacks, and activities. Craft Nights @ the Main Library THIRD WEDNESDAYS | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Coshocton County Library – Large Meeting Room Tweens and teens are invited to create new pieces of art each month at the library! SEPTEMBER 20: Frame Decorating OCTOBER 25: Fall Festival (for all ages) NOVEMBER 8: Wreaths Coshocton StoryWalk Clary Gardens, 588 W. Chestnut St, Coshocton Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage, scarecrows, and a story! The book on display at the Coshocton StoryWalk trail from September through November is Hello, Fall! by Deborah Diesen. Tween & Teen Time @ the Branch THIRD THURSDAYS | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Join us on the third Thursday of each month at the Branch Library for art, games, snacks and pop! Each month, we will have a special activity or craft planned. SEPTEMBER 21: Frame Decorating OCTOBER 19: Fall Festival (for all ages) NOVEMBER 16: Wreaths Storytime @ Clary Gardens SEPTEMBER 21 | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Clary Gardens, Coshocton Meet at the pavilion and join us as we walk the StoryWalk trail and read the book, Hello, Fall! Fall Festival OCTOBER 19 @ Branch Library | 5:30-6:30 PM OCTOBER 25 @ Main Library | 5:30-6:30 PM Fall is in the air! Stop by the West Lafayette Branch (10/19) or the Coshocton County Library (10/25) to participate in a Fall Festival! We will have snacks, games, activities, and pumpkins you may decorate. Holiday Open House NOVEMBER 17 Coshocton County Library Mark your calendars for the library’s annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy activities, photo opportunities & refreshments before the Miracle on Main Parade. Find upcoming details in the library’s Events Calendar. Find details on the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the library or on the Beanstack app. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS (Ages 0 to 12) Programs in blue require registration. Sign up at www.coshoctonlibrary.org or by calling 740-622-0956.
# Tween & Teen Time @ the Branch THIRD THURSDAYS | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Join us on the third Thursday of each month at the Branch Library for art, games, snacks and pop! Each month, we will have a special activity or craft planned. SEPTEMBER 21: Frame Decorating OCTOBER 19: Fall Festival (for ages 0-18) NOVEMBER 16: Wreaths Fall Festival OCTOBER 19 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Fall is in the air! Children (ages 0-12) and teens (grades 7-12) are invited to drop in the West Lafayette Branch any time between 5:30 and 6:30 to participate in a Fall Festival! We will have snacks, games, activities, and pumpkins you may decorate. Coffee Chat for Readers SEPT. 13, NOV. 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM West Lafayette Branch Library This Reader’s Advisory program for adults features new and best-selling fiction books. Hot coffee, tea & light refreshments are provided. Holiday Open House DECEMBER 2 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM West Lafayette Branch Library Mark your calendars for the Branch Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, holiday crafts for youth, music, and a door prize drawing. Stop by before or after the W.L. Christmas Parade. Featured Art Exhibit An art exhibit is featured monthly at the West Lafayette Branch by area artists. Stop by the Branch Library during regular hours to view the exhibit. SEPTEMBER ARTIST: Tim Jackson (carvings) OCTOBER ARTIST: Kate Applegate NOVEMBER ARTIST: Jim Huff Fall Storytimes SEPTEMBER 5 – NOVEMBER 16 Lapsit (ages 0-3*) | 10-10:30 AM Preschool Storytime (ages *3-6) | 11-11:30 AM Fall Storytimes will be held every Tuesday at the West Lafayette Branch and every Wednesday and Thursday at the Coshocton County Library. Join us each week for stories, songs, crafts, games, and more! *If a child is 3 years old, the caregiver may determine if Lapsit or Preschool Storytime is more appropriate. Storytime @ Burt Park SEPTEMBER 7 | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Burt Park, West Lafayette Join us for one last Storytime at Burt Park in 2023! Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Monthly Activities Each month, new activities are available for all ages to participate in at the Branch Library and Main Library. Stop in either library to complete each challenge for a chance to win a prize! WEST LAFAYETTE BRANCH Programs in blue require registration. Sign up at www.coshoctonlibrary.org or by calling 740-622-0956.
# DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Library E-Card No library card? No problem! Sign up for a free e-card at coshoctonlibrary.org/ecard to access the library’s entire digital collection from home. With an e-card, you will have access to Ancestry Library, Chilton Library, EBSCO, Fold 3, Historical Newspapers, Hoopla, Libby, LinkedIn Learning, and more. Veterans Day Discover your family’s military past with Fold3, by Ancestry, free to access with your Coshocton County library card. On November 11th and every day, thank you to the brave men and women who have served in the United States military. Halloween on Hoopla Treat yourself to something spook-tacular this October 31st! With the “Halloween for Kids” collection on Hoopla, your little ones will enjoy spooky good music albums, movies, eBooks, comics, and audiobooks. Coshocton County library cardholders may borrow up to 10 items a month on Hoopla. Additionally, Bonus Borrows are available during select months. Fall into Reading on Libby From cozy mysteries to spooky thrillers, fall into your next great read with autumn eBooks and audiobooks available on the Libby app. In celebration of National Cookbook Month (October), find inspiration for apple recipes, pumpkin recipes, and more. Read an eBook Day September 18th is “Read an eBook Day!” eBooks enable you to take the stories and authors you love with you anytime, anywhere. Be a part of the festivities by checking out an eBook from Libby or Hoopla with your library card. Share what you’re reading on social media using the hashtag #ebookLove and join the conversation!
# Bookmobile Schedule The Bookmobile’s 2023-24 schedule can be accessed at www.coshoctonlibrary.org/bookmobile or by picking up a schedule at the library. For questions about the Bookmobile or to place items on hold, call or text 740-502-0444. Please leave a message if there is no answer. About the Bookmobile The Coshocton County Bookmobile service started in 1952, with a 1939 Dodge purchased for $500. The current Bookmobile, a 2017 Bluebird, is a fullfunctioning library with Wi-Fi, one computer, and a printer available for public use. Your first library card is free, and books are available for all ages. Bookmobile patrons can request materials from the entire SEO consortium of over 250 libraries. National Friends of Libraries Week Friends of Libraries groups have their very own national week of celebration! The 18th annual National Friends of Libraries Week will be held October 15-21, 2023. Celebrate by stopping in the Books Galore Book Store! Books Galore Book Store Operated by Friends of the Library volunteers, Books Galore has gently-used books, DVDs and more for sale at rock-bottom prices. The store is located in the basement of the Coshocton County Library. Bookstore Hours: Monday | 3 PM – 6 PM Wednesday | 10 AM – 1 PM Saturday | 10 AM – 1 PM About the Friends The Friends of the Coshocton County Library help promote the library and literacy in the community. Membership dues and proceeds from the Friends’ book store provide the funding for library programs. Visit coshoctonlibrary.org/friends-of-the-library if interested in becoming a Friend of the Library. BOOKMOBILE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
# Your Coshocton County library card not only gives you access to thousands of books, movies, and digital resources but also a variety of special collection items such as yard games, memory kits, sensory toys, and more. To stay up-to-date on this growing collection, visit coshoctonlibrary.org/library-of-things. Special Collections Activity Kits Activity kits are designed to accommodate senior adults who may be experiencing cognitive decline. Each kit includes at least one activity intended to support brain function, memory recall, and fine-motor skills, along with supportive literature for caretakers. Kits are available to borrow at the Main Library and may be checked out for 4 weeks. Character Kits Enjoy classic children’s stories with a beloved literary character by your side. Characters include Brown Bear, Curious George, Elephant & Piggie, Little Blue Truck, Llama Llama, Thomas, and many more. Character kits are available to check out at both the Main Library and West Lafayette Branch and may be checked out for 2 weeks. Disc Golf Sets Enjoy rounds of enjoyment at Eagle Ridge Disc Golf Course in Coshocton. Each disc golf set includes 1 driver disc, 1 mid-range disc, and 1 putter disc. The discs are available to borrow at the Main Library for adult & teen library cardholders and may be checked out for 2 weeks. Hotspots Mobile hotspots provide Wi-Fi in areas with Internet-access capabilities and are intended for those who would otherwise not have access to the Internet at home. Hotspots are available at the Main Library and West Lafayette Branch and may be checked out for 2 weeks. Launchpads Playaway Launchpads are pre-loaded tablets with high-quality, ad-free learning apps and games, providing hours of interactive learning and play for children. Launchpads are available at the Main Library and West Lafayette Branch and may be checked out for 1 week. Pickleball Sets Four tournament-approved individual pickleball sets & two non-tournament-approved game sets are available to borrow at the Main Library and may be checked out for 2 weeks. This collection was made possible in thanks to the Coshocton Pickleball Club & Engage Pickleball. Sensory Toys Sensory toys are intended to provide a playful experience for the senses and to help develop motor skills for children or those with developmental disabilities. The S.E.N.S.E. (Sensory Experience Nurturing Special Education) is located in the Main Library Children’s Room. Yard Games Enjoy outdoor (or indoor) fun! Cornhole sets and Giant Jenga are available to borrow at the Main Library for adult and teen library cardholders and may be checked out for 2 weeks.
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