Library News PLS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 VOLUME 37 ISSUE 6 J
2 steubenvillelibrary.org FEATURED ADULT EVENTS Author Visit - Rena Glover Goss Adena Branch, November 4 at 5 p.m. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch, November 18 at 5 p.m. Join local author Rena Glover Goss as she discusses her newly released book, Murder on Perrin Run. Copies of the book will be sold at this event. Registration is required. Medicare Tiltonsville Branch, November 12 at 11:30 a.m. Toronto Branch, November 14 at 11:30 a.m. New to Medicare? Tracy McManamon of One Source Benefits will explain basic information including the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medigap Plans. Register to attend. Guinea Pig Adoption Main Library, November 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Take home a guinea pig when you adopt one from Wheekin' Rad Rescue at the library. There will be plenty to choose from along with advice on how to care for these adorable furry creatures. Bake! Italian Cookies Main Library, November 23 at 11 a.m. Learn to make 3 unique Italian cookies using the same basic ingredients along with useful tips! Sample tastings included too. Instruction is with Michele Fabbro. Register to attend. Decorate Cookies Toronto Branch, December 7 at 11 a.m. Decorate cookies like the pros do. Attend this instructional program with Melanie McCoy of Truly Scrumptious Sweets and Treats to decorate a winter theme on two cookies using royal icing. You'll be guided on how to use the different consistencies of royal icing to get different designs and effects. Supplies are provided. Register to attend. Books and Brews Main Library, November 7 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Join us for the third annual Books and Brews event in collaboration with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce! Enjoy local craft beer tastings, savor a delicious charcuterie board, and test your knowledge with beer trivia for a chance to win prizes. Plus, you'll learn all about the craft brewing process. Tickets can be purchased through the Chamber of Commerce website or in person at the Main Library. Victorian Candlelight Concert Main Library, December 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Experience the magic of Christmas past with a special candlelit concert in the historic Carnegie section at the Main Library. Local artists Faire May will transport you to the late 1880s with a blend of traditional and modern songs performed on period instruments. Don’t miss this cozy, festive evening. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Healthcare Open Enrollment Main Library, November 9 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Toronto Branch, November 23 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Southeast Healthcare representative will be at the library to help those who need assistance applying for Medicaid or Marketplace. Stop in anytime for one-on-one help. Angel Tree Dillonvale-Mt.Pleasant Branch November 22 - December 9 PLSJ is partnering with the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Lions Club to provide a Christmas present to a child in need. Visit the library to pick up a paper that's shaped in the form of an angel. Each paper angel provides information about a child to sponsor. Return the paper angel and the present to the library so the child you sponsored will receive their gift.
Library News 3 Crochet Night Join us for an evening of crocheting, chatting, and snacks! Take your current work in progress or something new to start. This is not an instructional program so a basic knowledge of crochet is required. Creative Corner for adults Arts, Crafts, and Creative Activities Chess Night Toronto Branch, Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Make your move and check out chess night at the library. All ages are welcome. Games Have fun and join in to play on PLSJ game nights or relax and work on a puzzle! Crafts Discover your creative side and register for one of these upcoming crafts. It’s free and supplies will be provided. Schiappa Branch, December 11 at 6 p.m. Create custom gifts for family and friends at the PLSJ Makerspace! Dungeons & Dragons Schiappa Branch, Mondays from 5-7 p.m. Explore a new world and test your strategy skills by joining a Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Seats are limited and registration is required. Ornament Making Station Main Library, December 6 Stop in between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to make holiday ornaments at a crafting table with supplies provided. All ages are welcome. Salt Shaker Snowman Toronto Branch, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. Create adorable snowmen out of salt shakers and other supplies provided by the library! Registration is required. Rag Tie Garland Toronto Branch, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. Have fun creating these fall rag tie garlands out of strips of fabric! Registration is required. Mirrored Holiday Ornament Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch, November 5 at 5 p.m. Adena Branch, November 11 at 5 p.m. Using the Cricut Joy, craft a mirrored ornament from preselected designs. Registration is required. Grab-And-Go Bullet Journal Kit Main Library, December 16 Teens and adults—kick off the new year with a bullet journal kit to plan the year, track your habits, or write down thoughts! While supplies last. Paint 'n Sip Enjoy time with your friends and family while you unwind and paint seasonal scenes this fall and winter. The library provides supplies and light refreshments. Registration is required. Tiltonsville Branch, November 16 at 1 p.m. Main Library, December 7 at 1 p.m. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch, December 14 at 1 p.m. It's the season of giving! During a recent visit to friends and family in her hometown of Steubenville, Josie learned about the library's laser engraver in the Makerspace at the Schiappa Branch. Josie resides in Los Angeles, California and loves to play pickleball every chance that she can. She decided to surprise her court partners by making pickleball keychains to gift upon her return home. Great idea, Josie! Make keychains, ornaments, or other keepsakes at the Makerspace for friends and co-workers for the upcoming holidays. Call or visit the Schiappa Branch to schedule an appointment. Join a game night, create seasonal crafts, and meet new friends with similar interests. We have countless ways for you to connect with your community at PLSJ!
4 steubenvillelibrary.org Book Clubs Call to join. Main Library November 8 at 2 p.m., Cozy Mystery, Turkey Trot Murder by Leslie Meier November 27 at 10:30 a.m., West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge December 13 at 2 p.m., Cozy Mystery, The Windsor Knot by SJ Bennett Brilliant Branch November 25 at 6 p.m., Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea December 30 at 6 p.m., Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch November 19 at 10 a.m., What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline December 17 at 10 a.m., Santa Cruise by Fern Michaels Schiappa Branch November 26 at 6 p.m., Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero Tiltonsville Branch November 12 at 10 a.m., The Coworker by Freida McFadden November 26 at 5:30 p.m., Thriller Book Club, The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleeves December 10 at 10 a.m., The Noel Diary by Richard Paul Evans December 17 at 5:30 p.m., Thriller Book Club, Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger Toronto Branch November 12 at 10:30 a.m., The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware December 10 at 10:30 a.m., Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Books on Tap Book Club Hightower Brewing Company, Rayland, OH Titles to be announced. November 24 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. December 29 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Corner Friends WAYS TO CONNECT with the library Become a member of the Friends of PLSJ. Contact the group at plsjfriends@gmail.com or 740-282-9782. Winter StoryWalks Nutcracker StoryWalk November 26 - January 10 Take part in our annual StoryWalk on 4th Street in Steubenville! Visit the Main Library or Leonardo's Coffeehouse to pick up your treasure map. Follow the trail of book pages hidden among the nutcrackers, and when you’re done, return your completed map to the Main Library for a special holiday surprise! Nutcracker Tea Party December 14 Leonardo's Coffeehouse 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Get ready for the most elegant event of the year! Join the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, the Mouse King, and some real life Nutcrackers for a magical tea party and Story Time on the third floor ballroom of Leonardo's Coffeehouse. Dress up with our fancy gloves or bow ties, and practice your best tea party etiquette. Parents can create their own specialty tea bags while everyone enjoys snacks, dancing with the Sugar Plum Fairy, and a hot chocolate bar. Free tickets will be available online starting November 6 at Noon on the PLSJ Facebook page. Act fast—tickets sold out within hours last year! Christmas at the Fort Beatty Park StoryWalk December 2 - January 6 Explore the special winter edition of our StoryWalk in Beatty Park! Stroll through StoryWalk Field and enjoy a seasonal story perfect for the holidays. Once you’ve completed the book, visit the Main Library to claim a prize! Historic Fort Steuben 102 South 3rd Street Saturdays at 2 p.m. November 30, December 7, December 14, and December 21 Make new holiday memories this year when you celebrate the season at Historic Fort Steuben during PLSJ Story Time hour! PLSJ Story Time at the Fort
Library News 5 WHAT'S HAPPENING at the library Holiday Closing All PLSJ locations will be closed: •November 28 - Thanksgiving •December 24, 25, & 31- Holidays •January 1 Holiday Classics! Merry Crafts-mas! Find your favorite holiday recipe books on Overdrive when you log into your library account! Check out A Very Prairie Christmas Bakebook to find this classic cookie recipe along with other classic holiday dessert recipes. Lace Cookies 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the almond meal and flour. 2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and honey over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring the entire time. 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla until combined. Stir in the almond meal mixture until just combined. Let cool and thicken for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. 4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. 5. Using a teaspoon-sized cookie scoop, drop scant spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. You will need to set some aside for further batches. 6. Bake, one sheet at a time, for 4 to 7 minutes or until evenly golden brown all over. Watch closely! Different ovens give varying baking times. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes or until they firm up, then carefully transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Ingredients 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp salted butter, divided 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp dark corn syrup 2 Tbsp liquid honey 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips 7. Place the chocolate chips and remaining 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave on medium power in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate chips have almost completely melted (a few lumps are okay). Stir until fully melted and smooth. 8. Dollop chocolate onto a cookie, then gently top with another. Repeat with the remaining cookies and chocolate, then let cool completely. 9. Store in an airtight container in layers, with parchment or waxed paper between each layer, at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Find inspiration to create your own decorations and holiday cards this season with tips and ideas from Hobbies & Crafts Source from EBSCO. You can access this database for free at our website. EBSCO contains thousands of articles from top hobby and craft magazines and books, recipes, how-to videos, hobby profiles, and more. Ebsco - Hobbies and Crafts- Holiday crafts steubenvillelibrary.org Bluey: Jingle Bells (Ages 1-3) by Penguin Young Readers Licenses Enjoy a humorous take on the Jingle Bells song with Bluey and Bingo. The Grinch Takes a Vacation (Ages 5-8) by Kaeti Vandorn Everyone’s favorite mean, green character is back in this graphic novel. Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho (Ages 4-8) by William Boniface and Julie Chung In this holiday alphabet rhyme, the beloved letters get their chance to shine as decorations on the Christmas tree. Christmas at Hogwarts (Ages 6 and older) by J.K. Rowling and Ziyi Gao A beautifully illustrated story of Harry Potter’s first Christmas at Hogwarts. Busy Betty and the Perfect Christmas (Ages 3-7) Presented by Reese Witherspoon Betty has the brilliant idea to turn her lemonade stand into a Christmas cookie stand. Everett Green: The Not-So-Christmas Tree (Ages 4-8) by Freddy Wexler Everett Green is a palm tree in Hawaii who dreams of being a Christmas tree! Buster and the Christmas Parade (Ages 4-8) by Dale Earnhardt Jr Buster the Race Car must find the true spirit of Christmas while traveling in a festive parade. Let It Glow (Ages 8-12) by Marissa Meyer Two adopted girls discover they are twins and decide to swap places for the holidays. One Wise Sheep (Ages 6-10) by Ultich Hub This humorous retelling of the Christmas story through the eyes of the sheep emphasizes the season's themes: kindness, forgiveness, and listening. Stick Man (Ages 2-5) by Julia Donaldson Stick Man lives in a tree with his family until a mischievous dog carries him off to play fetch. Stick Man ends up far from home and all he wants is to be with his family for Christmas. Books As Gifts: Holiday Booklist for Kids
6 steubenvillelibrary.org Children Schiappa Branch BABYGARTEN November 7 & 21 at 10:30 a.m. December 5 at 10:30 a.m. TOT TIME Mondays at 4pm November 4, 11, & 18 December 2 Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Sign in at the children's desk before class. If the class is full, an additional class will be offered the next hour. November 5, 12, & 19 December 3 Adena Branch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT November 1, Turkey Magnet December 2, Holiday GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME November 1, Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano and Turkey Day by Grace Maccarone December 2, Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET November 7 at 11:30 a.m. December 5 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. FALL ANIMAL November 7at 5:30 p.m. Make a fall animal craft. Registration is required. STORY TIME November 18 at 5:30 p.m. Turkey Bowl by Phil Bildner and How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton December 9 at 5:30 p.m. How to Catch a Santa Claus and How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton. Registration is required. BABYGARTEN November 18 at 11:30 a.m. December 9 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. GRINCH CRAFT December 5 at 5:30 p.m. Make a Grinch from a pool noodle and color a wooden holiday ornament. Registration is required. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT November 1, Turkey Magnet December 2, Holiday GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME November 1, Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano and How to Hide a Turkey by Sue Fliess December 2, Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney BABYGARTEN November 12 at 11:30 a.m. December 10 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. STORY TIME November 12 at 5:30 p.m. Turkey Bowl by Phil Bildner and How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton December 10 at 5:30 p.m. How to Catch a Santa Claus and How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET November 14 at 11:30 a.m. December 12 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. FALL ANIMAL November 14 at 5:30 p.m. Make a fall animal craft. Registration is required. GRINCH CRAFT December 12 at 5:30 p.m. Make a Grinch from a pool noodle and color a wooden holiday ornament. Registration is required. Brilliant Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME November 4, Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet December 2, How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace POPSICLE STICK TURKEY November 9 at 2 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled fall kids craft! Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT November 18, Thanksgiving December 16, Holiday PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET November 26 at 11 a.m. Harry Potter Grab-And-Go Available at all branches! BOWTRUCKLE November 18, Stop by your branch to pick up supplies to create your adorable little Bowtruckle friend! ORNAMENT December 16, Get in the holiday spirit when you take home supplies to make your holiday ornaments! Elf on the Shelf schedule of events! Main Library MOANA SCAVENGER HUNT November 4 - 9 Make way, make way... for a Moana scavenger hunt at the Main Library! GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT November 15, Corn November 25, Light Up Night December 30, Cozy Critters TOT TIME November 7, 14, & 21 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET November 12 & 26 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. BABYGARTEN November 15 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. COCOA AND CANVAS December 3 at 5:30 p.m. Children will paint holiday-themed Squishmallows on a canvas. For ages 5-11. Registration is required. HOLIDAY STEM KITS December 12, Pick up your Holiday STEM Kit for elementary-aged children. One kit per family while supplies last. NOVEMBER 29: ELVES ARRIVE AT ALL BRANCHES! BOOK DRAWINGS ALL BRANCHES Starting November 29, children can enter to win a holiday book by telling us where they saw the elf or what he was doing. Each branch will pick a winner. Winners will receive one of two books: How to Catch an Elf or How to Catch a Reindeer. Drawings will take place on December 27. ELF ON THE SHELF HOLIDAY CHALLENGE ALL BRANCHES November 29 - December 21 Starting November 29, children ages 12 and younger can pick up a holiday packet containing puzzles and a reading challenge. Complete the packet and return it to your library branch by December 21 for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! The winners will be drawn on December 27. TAKE YOUR ELF TO MOVIE NIGHT SCHIAPPA BRANCH, DECEMBER 17 AT 5 P.M. Bring your Elf on the Shelf from home and watch the movie Elf together. When participants register they will receive a clear container to leave out the night before the program so their Elf on the Shelf can climb in and join them for the movie! Registration is required.
Library News 7 Teens Main Library FAUX STAINED GLASS BOOKMARK November 18, Pick up this Grab-andGo Craft to create a faux stained glass bookmark to use in your next library book! While supplies last. Tiltonsville Branch GRAB-AND-GO STORY TIME November 4, Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet December 2, How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace POPSICLE STICK TURKEY November 9 at 2 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled fall kids craft! Registration is required. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT November 18, Thanksgiving December 16, Holiday PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET November 25 at 11 a.m. Toronto Branch TOT TIME November 6 & 20 at 4 p.m. December 4 at 4 p.m. Registration is required. BABYGARTEN November 19 at 11 a.m. December 17 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. PLAY AND LEARN THE ALPHABET November 13 at 11 a.m. December 11 at 11 a.m. GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT November 11, Turkey SUGAR CONE TREE December 12 at 5 p.m. Create a sweet tree with supplies provided by the library. Registration is required. HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT December 16-20, Complete the scavenger hunt and receive a small treat. Toronto Branch GRAB-AND-GO November 18, Make a festive corn craft using beads! Ages 10-18. HOLIDAY BELL ORNAMENT December 16 at 4 p.m. Make a fun holiday ornament out of bells! Ages 10-18. Registration is required. Adena Branch SNOWMAN TERRA-COTTA POT December 2 at 5 p.m. Craft a snowman or gingerbread house from a terra-cotta pot. Registration is required. Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch SNOWMAN TERRA-COTTA POT December 16 at 5 p.m. Craft a snowman or gingerbread house from a terra-cotta pot. Registration is required. Schiappa Branch TINY DOOR ART November 11, 6 p.m. Create your own tiny door to another world! Materials will be provided by the library. Registration is required. GAME NIGHT November 13, 5:30-7 p.m. Join us to unwind and play video games! Ages 11-17. Registration is required. ANIME CLUB November 27, 5-7 p.m. Get inspired by anime to make Christmas tree bulbs! Ages 11-17. Registration is required. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Sign in at the children's desk before class. If the class is full, an additional class will be offered the next hour. November 6, 13, & 20 December 4 PLAY AND LEARN Thursdays at 6 p.m. November 14 December 12 Fridays at 10:30 a.m. November 15 December 13 HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT December 8 - December 14 Stop by the Children's Department at the Schiappa Branch for a holiday scavenger hunt and take home a sweet treat! GRAB-AND-GO CRAFT December 9, Holiday (Schiappa Branch continued) We have a very important election coming up! Our youngest library patrons will cast their votes to select their favorite household pet. This past summer, the cats sent their very coolest cat “Pete the Cat” out on the campaign trail to all of the branches to shake hands and pose for pictures with young summer reading program participants. The cats have even gone so far as to move kittens into the Schiappa Branch in an attempt to secure more votes! Scooby Doo, Clifford, and Bluey were all invited to visit PLSJ libraries to campaign against the cats, but they were unavailable due to book tours and filming schedules. These superstar dogs asked the library to post this joint statement on their behalf: “ We love you and implore you to visit the library to check out and read some of the hundreds of books available there about us. The librarians, they love us. Did you know they have more books about dogs than they have about cats? Please don’t forget to vote!” Cat Vs. Dog! TODDLERS VOTE DURING TOT TIME PROGRAMS SCHIAPPA BRANCH, NOVEMBER 4, 5, & 6
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