Adult Services

Big Library Read (June 23-July 7) is an opportunity for those with a valid library card to read the same digital title at the same time without any wait lists or holds. Participating in this event allows your library to offer a new simultaneous use title for community-wide access from your library at no cost. It’s a worldwide digital version of a local book club, and an opportunity for your library to generate more interest in your digital collection beyond the bestsellers. Thousands of libraries have already enjoyed great success engaging thousands of new and current users with Big Library Read.

About the Book, A Murder in Time: Beautiful and brilliant, Kendra Donovan is a rising star at the FBI.  Yet her path to professional success hits a speed bump during a disastrous raid where half her team is murdered, a mole in the FBI is uncovered and she herself is severely wounded.  As soon as she recovers, she goes rogue and travels to England to assassinate the man responsible for the deaths of her teammates.

For assistance in checking out A Murder in Time, contact the Library at 330.343.6123.

June 11 is Interantional Yarn Bombing Day! Help knit, crochet, wrap yarn, or make pom poms to decorate the front entrance of the library on Saturday, June 11 at 9 AM.  All ages and creative ideas are welcome! What is Yarn Bombing? Yarn bombing is the art of integrating yarn into public spaces in fun and inspiring ways. “Yarn bombs” (the product of yarn bombing campaigns) are collaborative, improvised fiber art installations that infuse outdoor public spaces with color, warmth, and playful humor. They often incorporate a variety of knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting techniques, reflecting the creative and social diversity of both the artists and the surrounding community. For more info, call Ashley at 330.365.1380.

Join us on Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 PM for An Evening with Author Joanna Connors.  Joanna will discuss her new book, “I Will Find You: A Reporter Investigates the Life of the Man Who Raped Her.”  While on assignment for the Cleveland Plain Dealer to review a play at a college theater, then thirty-year old Joanna Connors was held at knife point and raped.  Once her assailant was caught and sentenced, Joanna never spoke of the trauma again, until 21 years later, when her daughter was about to go to college.  She resolved to tell her children about her own assault so that they could learn and protect themselves.  While doing so, she began to realize that the man who assaulted her was one of the formative people in her life.  Joanna embarked on a journey to find out who her attacker was, where he came from, who his friends were, and what his life was like.  “I Will Find You” is a brave, timely consideration of race, class, education, and the families that shape who we become, by a reporter and a survivor.  This program is part of the Library’s Nights at the Round Table Author Series.  Call 330.343.6123 to register. A book signing will follow the program, which is free and open to all.

Seed Library Plant Sale 
Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Don’t know what to get Mom for Mother’s Day this year? We’ve got the perfect idea for you: a plant from our second annual Plant Sale! We will have perennials, herbs, vegetables, yard art, and seeds for sale. Proceeds benefit our Seed Library, a free program that allows patrons to “check out” seeds to plant their own gardens. We will also be giving away door prizes at the Plant Sale, so don’t forget to stop by and enter to win! Contact Librarian and Green Thumb Denise Campbell-Johnson at 330-343-6123 for more information on the seed library or how to donate items for the sale.