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Upcoming Programs...

Scholastic Book Fair [West Unity Branch Library]
February 8 - 12 during library hours
The West Unity Friends of the Library are sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair.  Come and purchase books and support the library.

Family Night @ the Library [Edgerton Branch Library]
February 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Make Your Own Valentines
: Short on cash but long on love? Bedazzle your loved ones with homemade valentines. We’ll supply everything you need—you supply the love. For all ages. See more of our upcoming Family Nights.

Tax Clinic [West Unity Branch Library]
February 18 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The United Way will be sponsoring a tax clinic.  Stop in any time for tax help.  For more information contact the library at 419-924-5237.

Family Night @ the Library [Edgerton Branch Library]
February 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Movie Night
: Ron Howard’s “In the Shadow of the Moon”, an award-winning documentary about the 12 Americans who have walked on the surface of the moon. “Spellbinding” “Magnificent!” “Stunning” Rated PG. Free popcorn provided. See more of our upcoming Family Nights.

Family Game Night [Pioneer Branch Library]
February 19 @ 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Not going to the away basketball game? Challenge your friends and family to a video game.  Wii and PS2 available. How about a card game, chess, or one of our many board games?  Don’t worry about hunger sending you home early as food will be provided. This event sponsored by 21st Century Family Literacy Program. For more information call the Pioneer Branch Library @ 419-737-2833 or email kingro@oplin.org

Page Turners Book Club [Edon Branch Library]
February 22 @ 7:00 p.m.

Our next book discussion will focus on Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Books are provided by the library, so come and share your thoughts and ideas! See our upcoming discussions.

All Booked Up Book Club [West Unity Branch Library]
February 23 @ 6:00 p.m.

Our next book club will be discussing Domestic Affairs by Eileen Goudge.  Books are provided by the library so pick yours up today and join us.  For more information contact Ruth Meyer at the West Unity Branch Library (419.924.5237). See our upcoming disucssions.

Novel Ideas Book Club [Main Library - Bryan]
February 23 @ 7:00 p.m.

Our discussion will focus on The Likeness by Tana French.  Pick up your copy at the library and join us.  For more information, or if you are interested in joining, please contact Jeff Yahraus at the Main Library (419.636.6734). See our upcoming discussions.

Family Night @ the Library [Edgerton Branch Library]
February 24 @ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Genealogy 101
:Genealogy expert Jane Kelly from the Local History Center will share tips on how to get started tracing your family tree. She will also answer questions you may have on researching your family, home or hometown.  See more of our upcoming Family Nights.

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