By Julia McCane-Knox
The Adams County Fair is just around the corner! Enjoy delicious foods, cool animalexperiences, and thrilling rides. Also, view our library display in the Merchant Hall and join us in Shade Tree Park from July 8 – 12 for free educational games, crafts, and prizes!
Still haven’t completed your reading goal? No problem! You still have time. Track your reading until July 31 to earn prizes!. Furthermore, spend quality family time in the library during our Storytimes, Teen programs, and Family events. Children and teens who attend our events, including Dragon Training Academy, will also be entered into our Weekly Pizza Drawing. The more events you attend, the more tickets you get!
During the Dragon Training Academy, Inventor and Time Traveler Brock Barnabas will teach you about the Medieval ages and how to defend against and tame dragons using the latest scientific inventions and techniques. Are you up for the challenge? This program is for families. Please don’t forget to bring your camera or smart device for incredible photo opportunities.
The Dragon Training Academy will be on Wednesday, July 17 at the West Union Library at 11 a.m. and the Manchester Library at 2 p.m. We will be having a drawing for Kings Island Tickets at Manchester Library during the event. Can’t make it to one of those programs? Don’t sweat it. Barnabas will return on Thursday, July 18 at the Peebles Library at 11 a.m. and the North Adams Library at 2 p.m. We will be having a drawing for Reds Tickets at North Adams Library during this event.
Thanks to the young detectives who came to our Mystery Boxes Program presented by the Edge of Appalachia (EOA) on Monday, June 17, at the West Union Library. The investigators explored scientific facts and clues and uncovered evidence about the natural history and wildlife in Adams County. Mystery solved. If you missed the Mystery Boxes Program, check out our upcoming EOA programs, including Migration Sensation on Monday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at the Manchester Library and West Union Library at 2 p.m. and Riverbank Residents on Thursday, July 25 at the North Adams Library at 11 a.m. and the Peebles Library at 2 p.m.
The Migration Sensation Program will cover the migration of birds. You will discover which birds migrate to and from Adams County and why! Go on a migration journey to find out what makes Adams County important for birds. In addition, at the Riverbank Residents Program, you can explore Adams County’s rich history with freshwater mussels and uncover the biodiversity of freshwater mussels in Ohio Brush Creek.
Need tech help? Adams County Public Library now offers free walk-up tech help appointments weekly at each library. Drop in during the scheduled times to meet one-on-one with our Digital Literacy Specialist Jacob. He will be at the Manchester Library each Monday, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the North Adams Library each Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the West Union Library each Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and at the Peebles Library each Thursday from noon – 7 p.m. Appointment times are on a first-come, first-served basis, and our library staff cannot repair broken equipment or provide financial, medical, or legal advice.
For more information about our events, services, and resources, please contact us: West Union Library at 937-544-2591 – Peebles Library at 937-587-2085 – North Adams Library at 937-386-2556 – Manchester Library at 937-549-3359. Moreover, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest library news.