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Newsletter of the Elyria Public Library System Winter 2015
Look Who Used the
Self-Checkout System!
Eight lucky self-checkout
users each won a $25 gift card
to Walmart as part of the
Library’s October promotion.
The self-checkouts are available
at the Central Library and the
West River Branch Library. Easy
to use, the simple directions are
posted for all patrons to see.
Still feeling a little tentative
about swiping library materials
on your own? No problem, our
Circulation staff is more than
willing to help!
Winners:
• Bonnie Husman
• Shauna Betzel
• Sabrina Perlcias
• Autumn Hartley
• Kayla Coats
• Beth Corts
• Sarah Barnes
• Kevin Shaw
As we approach the end of 2014, my thoughts turn to some of the highlights of another successful
year of serving the community.
First and foremost is the passage of Issue 3, our Library levy, which
will provide us with a stable base of local funding for the future. This is
especially important as state funding continues to decline. Ohio Libraries,
under the guidance of the Ohio Library Council, have begun the
“Restore the PLF Campaign” to convince legislators to return state
funding to previous levels. The Public Library Fund, formerly 2.22% of
the General Revenue Fund, has been cut by $105 million dollars since
2008 – a loss of 24%. State aid to libraries is now at 1996 levels despite
the increase in costs that libraries have incurred since then in necessities
such as materials, utilities, building upkeep and staff salaries and benefits. In 1996, gasoline was
$1.11, bread was $1.62 and a postage stamp was $.32. Unfortunately, increased costs today affect your
public libraries but we haven’t raised our prices. Borrowing from your library is still completely free!
Did you know that LIBRARIES ARE THE MOST POPULAR PUBLIC SERVICE IN OHIO? Surprised?
Consider that there are around 1.8 million school students in Ohio, but more than 8.9 million public
library cardholders. That’s more that ¾ of the State’s population who take advantage of the services
that public libraries have to offer.
You will see this campaign build during the year and we will need your help in advocating with our
legislators to Restore the PLF to 2.22% of the General Revenue Fund.
Thanks again for your support of our operating levy. Because of it, we have already been able to
expand hours at our North, South and Keystone branches. Please stay tuned to find out what you
can do to support our efforts to Restore the PLF.
You can also help your library by becoming a Friend of the Library. EPLS has two Friends groups –
the Friends of Elyria Public Library, and the Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Community Library.
Our Friends groups are the fundraising arm of the Library and each has signature events annually.
The Elyria Friends held their 11th Annual BIG book sale in October and it was a great success. The
Keystone-LaGrange Friends had their annual Author’s Brunch, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, and
Book Sale. Both Friends fundraising efforts are vital to the Library’s programming, especially our
Summer Reading Programs for kids, teens and adults. Additionally, they help underwrite our annual
Staff Training Day, special projects such as the Teen Department renovation at our West River Branch,
and lots of things that aren’t in our normal budget. It’s great to have Friends. For information on how
to become a Friend of the Library, pick up a membership form the next time you stop in at one of
our five locations.
Finally, on behalf of the library board, staff and community, I wish to extend our gratitude to Library
Board members, Dr. William McFadden and Thomas Bowen, who will leave the board at the end of
this year. Each has reached his term limit after twelve years of service. Their dedication and commitment
to the Library and our community will be sorely missed. Now welcome new board members Debbie
Kroupa of LaGrange and Ray Armstrong Jr. of Elyria. Debbie was the library’s Keystone community
chair for our 2014 levy campaign and is a past president of the Friends of the Keystone LaGrange
Community Library. She is the Assistant Director of Programs for Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio. Ray
is the Area Director for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County. Each will serve a four year term.
I would like to extend my best wishes for happy holidays and a wonderful new year.
Sincerely,
Lyn Crouse
Bonnie Husman and Kids
Elyria Public Library System
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Make this your #1
Resolution for 2015
Just so you know…
Jen Harmon & Meghan Harr,
Youth Services Librarians,
in collaboration with Elyria
Schools’ Eastern Heights,
Northwood and Westwood,
are providing a 6th Grade Book
Club during one study hall
a month. Since October, the
librarians have met with two
groups of students at each
school.
Why? The objectives are
what you would expect—to
develop a love for literacy and
to develop critical thinking; to
instill positive habits in reading
such as reading for pleasure;
to increase and/or maintain
students’ reading proficiency
throughout the school year;
to share different perspectives
of the same book; and on the
library’s side, to foster a positive
relationship with our local
students and schools.
But why was that again? Oh
yeah, to read some of the most
awesome books that are out
there today for young adults
and to share the experience
with your friends. Oh, the
librarians are kind of cool and it
gets us out of study hall.
That’s why.
One more thing. The Friends
of the Elyria Public Library
System also thought it was an
awesome idea for 6th graders
to have this Book Club. So they
donated the money to purchase
eight sets of ten books that will
rotate between the clubs and
the schools.
Yeah, Friends, thanks!
Ask a 6th grader you know if
they are participating.
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• Sign your kids up for that very special “Three for Me” library card of their own and make more time to read for the
whole family! Read a book by an author you’ve never read
before. Introduce your children to non-fiction books about
sports, space, and science. We all have our favorite genres,
but sometimes it’s fun to go out on a literary limb.
• Learn to maximize your new e-media devices. Our staff
can show you how to utilize Overdrive, Zinio, and
hoopla—all for free with your library card!
• Attend a family program together, just check the program
listings to make great memories!
• Make realistic goals for better health and wellness this
year. Check out our collection of books and magazines
pertaining to health and wellness. Current issues are
available for browsing at the library; all back issues can be
checked out and enjoyed for three weeks, or download your
favorite magazines of all kinds forever with Zinio—just ask
a librarian to show you how. Knowledge is powerful. Here’s
to wellness!
• Learn a new hobby. Library shelves are treasure troves
of ideas and inspiration for arts and crafts of all kinds. In
addition, we have a knitting group, Crafting on a Budget,
and other programs that can get your creative juices rolling!
Simply check out our program listings.
• Hone your do-it-yourself skills. Tasks around the house
really can be simple if you do the homework first. Check out
a book or use yet another electronic database available to
you with your library card. Choose from the Auto Repair
Reference Center or the Home Improvement Reference
Center.
• Read and learn digitally. As a cardholder, you have access
to some great digital audio and digital e-book choices. Go
to the online card catalog at http://elyria.bibliocommons.
com/ and choose your home library. Once you are there
(the online card catalog), click on “emedia” and e-books can
be downloaded to e-readers at no charge.
• Attend a computer class. Sharpen your skills or learn
about new software!
• Enjoy free WiFi at each branch library.
• Take advantage of Clevnet—Elyria Public Library System is
part of a consortium of nearly 50 northeast Ohio libraries
that share library materials. Available to you at no cost.
• Imagine the possibilities brought to you by your
Elyria Public Library System!
Superbowl Reading
Challenge & Party
Are you ready for some reading? Join
us for the January Reading/Superbowl
Challenge. Read a total of 300 minutes
by January 25th to attend the
Superbowl Party.
For every 15 minutes you read you
gain 5 yards on the field. When you
make it to the goalpost you get your
touchdown, and you are invited to
join us as we get ready to cheer on
our favorite superbowl teams with
games, crafts, and snacks for the
whole family.
We are heading to the Endzone here
in the Children’s Department, and we
want you to join us!
Tuesday, January 27th
6:00 pm • All ages
Central Library,
Scheide Room
Registration required. Pick up your
Superbowl Challenge Reading Log
at the Children’s Desk at the Central
Library and get Ready to Read!
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ADULT PROGRAMS
January:
5
Keystone Krafters - 6:30 - 7:30 pm, KL, Adult:
6
Writer’s Group - 7-8 pm, WR, RR
If you are crafty or would like to be, this club is for you.
Make a Bejeweled Headband. Supplies provided but
limited. Registration required.
10 Chess Club - 10:30 - 1 pm, KL, All Ages:
Led by Randall Bott. Learn to play, play matches, or
learn new strategies. Chess sets are provided.
16 North/Bass Book Club - 12 pm, NB/LC 210, Adult:
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
17 Zumba Gold - 10 am, WR/Miller Room, RR
20 Easy Hand Appliqué - 7 pm, NB/Fireside, Adults:
Learn 2 ways to do hand appliqué, create a bookmark
for your reading pleasure. Supplies included.
20 Writer’s Group - 7-8 pm, WR, RR
21 Keystone Book Nook - 6:30 pm, KL, Adult:
Discuss Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz.
22 Home Wine Making - 7 pm, WR/Miller Room, RR:
presented by the Dead Yeast Society
27 Family Movie Night: Gone Girl - 5 pm, WR/
Miller Room: (149 minutes, rated R) kids under 17
MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Based on the bestselling book by Gillian Flynn. **Due
to changing movie release dates, visit our Facebook
page to verify the movie dates the week prior to the
event or call 440-324-9825.
February
And the Oscar Goes To - All Day, NB, Adults:
February 1 - 22 Vote for your favorite Academy Award
nominees for a chance to win a movie themed prize.
While you are here check out past winners from our
DVD collection.
2
Keystone Krafters - 6:30 - 7:30 pm, KL, Adult:
If you are crafty or would like to be, this club is for you.
Make a Valentine Ornament. Supplies provided but
limited. Registration required.
3
Writer’s Group - 7-8 pm, WR, RR
4
Oscar Nominated Movies - 5 pm, WR/Miller Room: Oscar Nominations are January 15, please call
5
14 Oscar Nominated Movies - 2 pm, WR/Miller
Room: Oscar Nominations are January 15, please call
or visit the library’s Facebook page to see which movies
will be shown on each date. 440-324-9825 or
www.facebook.com/elyrialibrary
17 A Century Ago—The Great War - 7 pm, NB/
LC231, Adults & Teens, RR: Jim Smith from the Lorain
County Historical Society will cover the “home front”
as the United States prepares to enter World War I.
20 Writer’s Group - 7-8 pm, WR, RR
18 Oscar Nominated Movies - 5 pm, WR/Miller
Room: Oscar Nominations are January 15, please call
or visit the library’s Facebook page to see which movies
will be shown on each date. 440-324-9825 or
www.facebook.com/elyrialibrary
18 Keystone Book Nook - 6:30 pm, KL, Adult:
Discuss Still Alice by Lisa Genova.
19 Freedom’s Friends: Abolitionists & the
Underground Railroad in Lorain County - 7pm,
WR/Miller Room: Presented by the Oberlin Heritage
Center.
20 North Branch Bass Library Book Club - 12 pm,
NB/LC 210, Adult: Everything I Never Told You by
Celeste NG
21 Zumba Gold - 10 am, WR/Miller Room, RR
24 Family Movie Night: The Best of Me - 5 pm,
WR/Miller Room: (118 minutes - rated PG-13) Based
on the bestselling book by Nicholas Sparks. **Due to the
ever changing movie release dates, please visit our
Facebook page to verify the movie dates the week prior to
the event or call 440-324-9825.
26 Civil War 1860 – 1865 - 6:30 -7:30 pm, CL/
Scheide Room, RR: Jim Smith from the Lorain County
Historical Society talks about the end of the Civil War on
its 150th anniversary leading up to the second inuaugration,
Lincoln’s assassination and the war’s aftermath.
28 Intro to Tai Chi - 10 am, WR/Miller Room, RR
28 Oscar Nominated Movies - 2 pm, WR/Miller
Room: Oscar Nominations are January 15, please call
or visit the library’s Facebook page to see which movies
will be shown on each date. 440-324-9825 or
www.facebook.com/elyrialibrary
or visit the library’s Facebook page to see which movies
will be shown on each date. 440-324-9825 or
www.facebook.com/elyrialibrary
Winter in Ohio
Rock & Roll History; A Journey in Sounds –
1949 to 1964 - 6:30 -7:30 pm, CL/Scheide Room,
RR: This will be a journey in the sounds of Rock and It’s winter in Ohio, and the gentle breezes blow,
seventy miles an hour, at thirty-five below.
Roll in the early years from 1949 – 1964. Listen and learn about this era from Dr. Joel Keller.
14 Chess Club - 10:30 - 1 pm, KL, All Ages:
Led by Randall Bott. Learn to play, play matches, or
learn new strategies. Chess sets are provided.
Oh, how I love Ohio. When the snow’s up to your
butt. You take a breath of winter air, and your
nose gets frozen shut!
Yes, the weather here is wonderful, so I guess I’ll
hang around, I could never leave Ohio,
because I’m frozen to the ground!
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Computer
Classes
Please register online @ www.elyrialibrary.org or call
440-324-9825
West River Branch Library/2nd Floor Conference Room
January 2015: (Sign-up starts December 15th)
Thursday - 1/8
Thursday - 1/15
Saturday - 1/24
Computer 1: Basics
Computer 2: Desktop Word 2010
2:00-3:30 pm
2:00-3:30 pm
10:30-12 pm
February 2015: (Sign-up starts January 15th)
Wednesday - 2/11 Monday - 2/16 Saturday - 2/28 Internet 1: Basics 2:00-3:30 pm
Internet 2: Searching
2:00-3:30 pm
Internet 3: E-mail
10:30-12 pm
Support Group
So you decided your New Year’s
Resolution will be shedding those
unwanted pounds.
Join us for an all new group who can
support and cheer you on along your
weight loss journey! Gain support,
friends, and learn some new tools, all
while losing the weight!
Saturday, January 17th
Saturday, February 7th
Saturday, February 21st
2:00 - 3:00 pm
West River Branch Library
Registration required, please call
440-324-9825 or visit us online
@ www.elyrialibrary.org
Central Library/Scheide Room
Did you get an e-reader or tablet
for the Holidays?
January 2015: (Sign-up starts December 15th)
Tuesday - 1/6
Comp. 1: Mousercise
6:00-7:30 pm
Tuesday - 1/13
Comp. 2: Desktop
6:00-7:30 pm
Comp. 3: Word 2010
6:00-7:30 pm
Discusses components of computer & teaches you the basics of using a mouse.
Stop in at any branch and we will help you set it
up with any of our FREE services with your library
card like Hoopla for free movies and music, Zinio,
for free magazines, and free ebooks!
Covers what is on the desktop of your computer; the Start Menu, Task Bar, Icons,
My Computer, Folders, creating, saving & deleting Files. Basic Mouse skills required.
Thursday - 1/22
Learn how to use Microsoft Word 2010. Basic mouse & typing skills required.
February 2015: (Sign-up starts January 15th)
Tuesday - 2/3
Internet 1: Basics
6:00-7:30 pm
Introduces you to the Internet, Security & keeping yourself safe & how to use a search
engine. Basic mouse skills required.
Tuesday - 2/10
Internet 2: Searching
6:00-7:30 pm
Focuses on searching the Internet, databases & other resources available through the
Library’s webpage & how to use the Library Catalog. Basic mouse skills & Internet 1 required.
Thursday - 2/19
Internet 3: E-mail
6:00-7:30 pm
Learn how to use your email account to send & receive emails & email attachments.
An email account, Basic mouse & typing skills required. Please bring your email address
& password to class with you.
Mondays @ 5:00 pm
West River Branch Library
(18 & Older, Registration Required)
Jan. 26th Learn to Finger Knit
You may bring a skein of your own yarn if you
have a specific color desired.**Red Heart Yarn will
be provided, but a thicker yarn is preferred.
Feb. 9th Melted Candy Cup
Make a melted candy cup or two for your sweetie!
Feb. 23rd Exploding Scrapbooked Picture Box
Make an exploding scrapbooked picture box
*Please bring 2x3” or 4x6” photos that may be
trimmed down
TEENS TURF
SEE YOU AT THE LOUNGE…
Teens @ West River:
Stuff for teens to do in January & February at
the new Teen Lounge located at the West River
Branch Library.
Game Time - January & February
Mondays @ 3-7 pm & Saturdays @ 1-4 pm
We’ve got an awesome assortment of Wii Game
fun. Valid library card, guardian’s library card, or
student I.D. to play
Tuesdays @ the Movies - January & February
Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm - Teens only!
Teen Clubs - January & February
Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm
1st Wednesday in January & February
“I made this” Craft Club
Fight those winter blues and
take the Teen Winter Blast
Reading Challenge!
December 22, 2014 March 20, 2015
Go where no Bingo Game has
gone before…read new books
between Dec 22 and March
20. Fill out the Reading Log
you get at your favorite EPLS
branch library, follow the rules
to achieve a “Reading Bingo”
by either a vertical, horizontal,
or diagonal row.
For one “Reading Bingo,”
you earn an entry for a
$25.00 Target Gift Card.
Cover the entire “Reading
Bingo” Board, you earn SIX
entries for a $25.00 Target
Gift Card.
Come on Teens, are you up
to the challenge? Details
and reading logs available
at any of 5 EPLS locations.
2nd Wednesday in January & February
“ It’s all about the books” Club - Eat pizza, talk
about books, the movies they generate, the
characters, plots and authors.
3rd Wednesday in January & February
January - Fast Track: Resumes - how to create a
resume.
February - focuses on the best way to study and
how to avoid highlighter overload.
4th Wednesday in January & February
Comic Book Club - A fun forum for all things
comics, superheroes, and villains.
Teens @ Central:
Make It Take It - January & February
January 1st - 3rd & February 14th - 19th
Blind Date with a Book
February 2nd - 14th
Teens @ North/Fireside:
Easy Hand Appliqué
January 20th @ 7:00 pm, RR
Learn 2 ways to hand appliqué. Create a bookmark
for your reading pleasure. Supplies included.
A Century Ago—The Great War
February 17th @ 7:00 pm, RR
Jim Smith from LCHS will cover the “home front” as
the United States prepares to enter World War I.
Teens @ South Branch:
Teen Advisory Board Meetings
Wednesdays @ 3:30 pm
1st Wednesday of the month
Teens @ Keystone-LaGrange:
Make It Take It - January & February
January 1st - 3rd & February 14th - 19th
Board Game Fest - Monday @ 4:00 pm
2nd Monday in January
Anti-Valentine’s Day - Monday @ 4:00 pm
2nd Monday in February
TAB Meetings - Mondays @ 3:30 pm
2nd Monday of the month
Keystone Krafters - January & February
Mondays @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm
1st Monday of the month
TWEEN SCENE
Tweens @ West River:
First Saturday Programs - January & February
Saturdays @ 11:00 am
1st Saturday in January & February
January - Science Stations - We’ll be building towers
& a marble run, creating paper rockets, & more.
February - Love Bugs – This is no time to get
mushy about Valentine’s Day. We’re creating a
robotic love bug. Registration Required.
Tweens @ the Table - January & February
Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm, Reg. Required/Space limited.
1st Tuesday in January & February
January - Pile on all the right foods. Discover
healthy eating habits
February - All about chocolate. Get your taste
buds ready!
Lego® Club - January & February
Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm, Registration Required
3rd Wednesday in January & February
The LEGO® Club meets monthly to express our
creativity in brick form.
Tweens @ Central:
Tween Tuesdays - January & February
Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays in January & February
Tween Crafters - Be awesome with crafts!
2nd & 4th Tuesdays in January & February
Bingo for Books - Everyone wins at this game!
Mad Scientist Club - January & February
Thursday @ 4:30 pm, Registration Required
January - Make Your Own Pop - Join us as we
explore the science of carbonation.
February - Geyser Science - Explore how they
form, why they explode, and learn to make your
own shooting geysers.
KIDS CORNER
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY…
Programs for the whole family in January &
February at your favorite branch of the Elyria
Public Library System.
@ West River/Children’s Room:
Red Cross Pillowcase Project
January 15th @ 6:00 pm, RR
Students will have the opportunity to decorate and
personalize their pillowcases. The library will provide
pizza and refreshments.
Life-Size Candyland
Feburary 19th @ 3 - 4:30 pm & 6 - 7 pm, RR
Bring the whole family and step onto our life-size
Candy Land Game for an epic-size adventure.
@ Central/Scheide Room:
Scooby Doo Celebration
January 24th @ 11:00 am, RR
We will read a Scooby story, play some seriously fun
games, munch on Scooby snacks, and watch our
favorite gang in action.
Family Superbowl Tailgate Party
January 27th @ 6:00 pm, RR
Mad Hatter Tea Party
February 24th @ 6:00 pm, RR
Time for Tails - Ages 12 & Under, RR
You are all invited to join in the madness of the Mad
Hatter’s Tea Party. We are all “mad” here, and the fun
never ends. There will be games, crafts, and snacks
for everyone to enjoy.
@ South Branch:
One World Poster
January 13th @ 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Create a poster in honor of Dr Martin Luther King
Jr. as we discuss how close the world is to living
together in peace.
African American Author Series for Kids
Tuesdays in February @ 4:00 pm
Does it make your child nervous to read out loud? Do
they lack confidence? Or maybe your child just loves
dogs. Bring them to the library and they can practice
their reading with a certified therapy dog.
January 13th - 6:30 pm Central/Children’s Room
January 17th - 3 pm Central/Children’s Room
January 21th - 5 pm West River/Children’s Room
February 10th - 6:30 pm Central/Children’s Room
February 18th - 5 pm West River/Children’s Room
Early Reader Book Club - Central/Scheide Room
Mondays @ 4:30 pm, Grades K-2nd, RR
Last Monday in January & February
January 26th - Scooby-Doo! The Camping Caper
February 23rd - Rotten Ralph Helps Out
1st Tuesday Author is Jacquelyn Woodson. We will
read and talk about her book The Other Side.
@ Keystone-LaGrange
2nd Tuesday Author is Angela Johnson. We will read
and talk about her book All Different Now.
Recycled Bird Feeder
January 14th @ 3:30 - 4:30 pm
3rd Tuesday Author is Charles R Smith Jr. We will
read and talk about his book I am America.
4th Tuesday Author is Walter Dean Myers. We will
read and talk about his book Looking Like Me.
Make a simple bird feeder to help feed the birds
during this chilly month. While supplies last.
January 5th - February 28th
West River Branch
Mondays @ 10:30 am • Lapsit - Ages 0 - 3
Tuesdays @ 11:00 am • Preschool - Ages 3 - 5
North Branch
Mondays @ 6:30 pm • Family - All Ages
(Story Time begins the week of Jan. 26th)
South Branch
Thursdays @ 11:00 am • Baby & Me - Ages 0 - 3
Keystone-LaGrange
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am • Family - All Ages
Valentine Monkey Bookmarks
February 11th @ 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Make a silly Valentine Monkey bookmark to give to
someone special. While supplies last.
@ Keystone-LaGrange:
Family Game Day
February 21st @ 1 - 3 pm
Come to the library and play a variety of fun family
games like Sorry!, Monopoly & Apples to Apples.
Games & snacks will be provided.
Chess Club
Saturdays in January & February @ 10:30-1pm
2nd Saturday in January & February
Led by Randall Bott. Learn to play, play matches,
or learn new strategies. Chess sets are provided.
FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN…
Programs for school age kids in January &
February at your favorite branch of the Elyria
Public Library System.
Mardi Gras Mask
February 17th @ 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Be a part of the Mardi Gras party and celebrate Fat Tuesday
by making a Mardi Gras mask. While supplies last.
FUN FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE…
Programs for pre-school age kids in January &
February at your favorite branch of the Elyria
Public Library System.
Artsy Toddler - 11:00 am, Ages 2 - 3, RR
January 16th - Shredded Paper Snow
West River/Miller Room
January 30th - Painting w/Mittens
Central/Scheide Room
Make It Take It - West River Children’s Room
Mondays @ 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Ages 6 & Up
February 13th - Heart Sticky Stained Glass
West River/Miller Room
February 27th - Shaving Cream Painting
Central/Scheide Room
Preschool Pete the Cat Party - WR/Miller Room
January 14th - 11 am, Ages 3 - 5, RR
Have fun with Pete the Cat! We’ll have stories, games,
crafts, and a snack! Registration Required.
Play & Grow - 6:00 pm, Ages 1 - 2, Central
Event
Saturday, February 21st
11 am • Ages 7 & unde
Central/Children’s Room
Ooh La La! We’re Getting Fancy
at the Elyria Public Library today!
Join us for a Fancy Nancy event
including crafts, books and
a fancy treat!
Registration required, please
call 440-322-0287 or visit us
@ www.elyrialibrary.org
Not too sticky,
not too sweet. Our
winter wonderland?
A literacy treat!
@ WestRiver & Central
@ West River & Central
1st & 3rd Mondays in January & February
Jams
Saturday
Bring your 1 or 2 year old to the library’s playgroup.
A librarian will used guided play with the children to
demonstrate ways in which play can help with early
literacy skills.
1st Wednesday in January & February
Young Explorers Club - 11 am, 5 & under, Central
Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Registration
Required.
Every Thursday in January & February
Preschool Valentine’s Day Party - WR/Miller Room
February 11th - 11 am, Ages 3 - 5, RR
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us at the library! We’ll
read stories, sing songs, play games and have a snack.
Registration Required.
Each Saturday, from Jan 24th - Feb 28th,
explore our winter world with interactive
experiences, stories, crafts and play.
January 24th
Let It Snow – 11 am, Ages 3-7
North Branch/Children’s Room
January 31st
Is It Spring Yet? – 11 am, Ages 3-7
North Branch/Children’s Room
February 7th
Who’s Hibernating – 11 am, Ages 3-7
North Branch/Children’s Room
February 14th
Where Are the Robins? – 11 am, Ages 3-7
North Branch/Children’s Room
February 21st
Winter Play – 11 am, Ages 3-7
North Branch/Children’s Room
February 28th
Tracking Animals in Winter – 11 am, Ages
3-7, North Branch/Children’s Room
Registration required, please call
440-366-4919 or visit us online
@ www.elyrialibrary.org
Elyria Public Library System
EPLS
Volunteers
the possibilities
Call Ralph @ 440-322-0174
ECRWSS
Mystery Book Club
Bunch
NONPROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
ELYRIA, OH 44035
PERMIT NO. 468
3rd Wed. of every month
12:00 -1:00 pm
Do not eat
Central Library
the evidence
CLASSICS
in the Afternoon
Wednesdays @ 2 pm
Central Library, Conf. Room
Postal Customer
January 7th - The Awakening
by Kate Chopin
April 1st - Enchanted April
by Elizabeth von Arnim
July 1st - The Big Sleep
by Raymond Chandler
October 7th
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
by Muriel Spark
2015 Summer Reading Program
Every Hero Has A Story!
Yes, it’s January, but just the thought of planning for the 2015 Summer Reading Program is keeping our librarians toasty warm!
This year’s theme is Every Hero Has a Story & we say “Let’s read them all!” Planning is underway in all departments to explore and expand reading skills for all our audiences. We’re all about imagining the possibilities for programs and events that will teach, inform and delight kids, tweens,
teens, families & just about everyone else.
To add to the fun, and to create a sense of challenge that will keep us
all reading, we’ll be offering incentives, contest prizes, reading clubs, camps,
art projects and crafts, celebrity appearances and definitely super heroes!
So as we shiver this winter, think warm, happy thoughts about spending your summer
at your favorite branch of the Elyria Public Library System.
Keystone-LaGrange
320 Washington Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
440.323.5747
1194 West River Road North
Elyria, Ohio 44035
440.324.2270
West River Library
North Branch Library
South Branch Library
1215 Middle Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
440.323.7519
101 West Street
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
440.355.6323
Mon – Thurs: 10 am – 8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am – 5 pm
Sun: 12:30 – 4 pm
Mon – Thurs: 10 am – 8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am – 5 pm
Sun: Closed
Mon – Thurs: 8:30 am – 9 pm
Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Sat: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun: 12 pm - 4 pm
Mon - Fri: 10 am – 5 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Mon - Thurs: 10 am – 8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am – 5 pm
Sun: Closed
Central Library
1005 North Abbe Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
440.366.4919