WHAT'S NEW IN FEBRUARY?
Hours:
Mon. - Thu. - 9 am - 8 pm
Fri. - 9 am - 6 pm
Sat. - 10 am - 2 pm
Sun. - 1 pm - 4 pm
RESERVING MATERIALS
When placing materials on reserve, please be sure to give us a phone number that we will be able to leave a message on. Quite often, voice mailboxes are full or not set up yet and we are unable to leave a message about your material being on hold for you. In those instances, we will have to pass the material on to the next patron. Call us at 513-897-4826 to update any information. Thank you.
ADULT INTRO TO WATERCOLOR CLASS
The library would like to ask adults if they are interested in taking a new Intro to Watercolor class for beginners. What situations would work best for you? Length of class? 1hr? 2hrs? other? Time of day? Day for class? How many classes? 1? 3? other? Any other comments? The class would be free, however, there could be up to $25-$30 in supplies needed. Would this be a problem? Please leave your name & comments at the library, by e-mail, or Facebook.
RECOMMENDED READS
ADULT FICTION:
Death at Nuremberg - W.E.B. Griffin
Girl In Disguise - G. MacAllister
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand - H. Simonson
The War Bride's Scrapbook - C. Preston
The Widows of Malabar Hill - S. Massey
Winter - A. Smith
ADULT NONFICTION:
Capitalism Without Capital - J. Haskel
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity - N. Harris
The Spice Diet - J. Allen
Tribe of Mentors - T. Ferris
WATCH FOR THESE NEW BOOKS OUT THIS MONTH:
2/6: As Bright as Heaven - S. Meissner
Daphne - W. Boast
Force of Nature - J. Harper
The Friend - S. Nunez
The Gone World - T. Sweterlitsch
Only Child - R. Navin
2/13: The Chateau - P. Goldberg
The Driest Season - M. Kinny
2/20: The One - J. Marrs
2/27: Chicago - D. Mamet
The Hush - J. Hart
A Long Way from Home - P. Carey
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Contact Miss Kathy & Miss Sheila @ 513-897-4826.
DROP-IN STORYTIMES
Aimed at 3 yrs. - 6 yrs., but all ages accepted. Drop in Monday evenings 6:15 - 6:35 pm or drop in Tuesday mornings 10:00 - 10:20 am. Join us in the children’s room for a few stories, fingerplays, and laughs.
TODDLER LAPTIMES
For 2 year olds and their caregivers. Tuesdays 6:45 - 7:10 pm from Mar. 6 - Apr. 10. Required registration in person begins Feb. 19. Limit - 12 toddlers & 12 caregivers.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
For 3 - 5 year olds (including kindergartners) Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 am or 6:45 - 7:30 pm. Come every Thursday to the beginning of May for stories, games, songs, and crafts.
STORYTIME SUPERSTARS
Come to storytime at the Mary L. Cook Public Library and get a stamp. When you have 10 stamps on your Storytime Superstar card you will earn a free book.
NEW SENSORY STORYTIME
Feb. 23 from 6:00 – 6:45 pm. Join us for a program offering educational, literacy, and social opportunities for children of all ages with differing abilities, their siblings, and parents/caregivers.
The program incorporates:
Visual Schedule Board, Books Read Aloud & Demonstrated Interactively with Flannel Boards, Sensory Opportunities - Bubbles, Songs, Movement.
Registration is required for this event - please call 513-897-4826 to register. *The library is closed to the public during this event.
Questions? Please contact Miss Kathy at danielka@marylcook.com.
BABY BOOKWORMS
Baby Storytime for children from birth to 24 months & their parent or caregiver. Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:00 am. Enjoy great books for babies, learn fun songs and rhymes, and meet other families in your neighborhood. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with children during all storytime sessions. No registration required. If you have questions, please call Kathy Daniels.
PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH 5TH GRADERS
I Love Books! Visit the library today and find some books you love. Check out 5 books and receive a chance to win a lovely prize.
CHAPTERS BOOK CLUB
Grades 1 & 2 will read one short chapter book a month, and then meet to discuss the book, the author, and do activities associated with the book. The Chapters Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 4:00 – 4:45 pm. Registration required. This group is presently full.
RAPID READERS & WRITERS
Grades 3-5 will meet Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Please join us as we discuss books, play games, try out creative writing, and enjoy a light snack. Registration is required.
LOOK WHO'S READING
Grade K will meet Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. The group will engage in a variety of fun learning activities featuring phonics, writing letters and words, and other skills that promote a strong literacy foundation.
PRESCHOOLERS BEAR HUNT
1yr. - 5 yrs. & Caregiver -- Drop in between 9:15 and 10:00 am on Saturday, Feb. 3 to hunt for a bear in our children’s room! Children will go through a variety of obstacles to find a bear in our children’s room. Registration is required for this program and began Jan. 15. You may register for this program on our Facebook page or by calling the library. *Please note the library is not open to the public during this program.
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
For 3 yrs. - grade 1 on Friday, Feb. 9 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover. Enjoy stories and activities tonight and leave your stuffed animal. On Saturday, Feb. 10 (between 10 am and 2 pm), pick up your stuffed animal and see what kind of mischief your huggable buddy got into at the library after dark. Registration began Jan. 22 and is limited to 35.
MAKE AND TAKE FAMILY KEEPSAKE PROGRAM
Sunday, Feb.11 - Drop in between 1:00 & 2:30 pm. -- Stop in to make a one-of-a-kind family keepsake print. All the supplies you need will be provided. Registration is required for this program; we want to be sure to have plenty of canvases. Registration began Jan. 29; call or visit our Facebook page.
CUPCAKE CHALLENGE
Grades 2 – 5 on Monday, Feb. 26, from 6:45 - 7:15 pm. You will have the opportunity to show off your cake decorating skills. We will decorate cupcakes to a theme. Registration is required and limited to 30. Sign up at the library or through our Facebook page beginning Feb. 12. *Please identify any food allergies when registering for this program.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE DAY
For 3 years – grade 1 on Saturday, Mar. 3 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Join us as we celebrate Elephant and Piggie. Stories, games, crafts and lots of fun! Registration is required beginning Feb. 19 at the library or through our Facebook page.
WHO'S A FRAIDY KAT?
Mystery program for grades 3 – 5, Monday, Mar. 12 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Put your detective skills to the test. Can you figure out who wants Kat out of school? Registration is required. Please sign up at The Mary L. Cook Public Library or through our Facebook page beginning Feb. 26.
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
This fun and exciting reading program is for children ages 0-5 years, developed to increase awareness of the importance of reading to very young children, as well as encouraging parents to embrace their role as their child’s first teacher. It encourages families to read at least 1,000 books to their preschooler, birth to age 5, before they enter school. Families can sign up today at the Mary L. Cook Public Library. Each time the goal of recording 100 books is reached, children bring their folder to library to receive a free book and pick up more library books. The goal of this project is to help kids enter school ready to learn. Reading is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child’s success when they begin school.
ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT BOOK CLUB
The adult book club meets every other Tuesday at 1 pm. The next meeting will be Feb. 6 and the book discussed will be Letters from Skye by J. Brockmole. The next meeting will be on Feb. 20.
WINTER STARGAZING
Weather permitting, we will go outside on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 8 pm for an Intro to Winter Stargazing session. Dress appropriately to go outdoors.
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
Come to the library on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 pm to hear naturalist Bill Lindauer explain how to do the annual bird count at Hisey Park or in your own backyard. Hisey Park will host a Bird Count on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 am to 4 pm, or Sunday, Feb. 18 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Help create an official bird count for the Cornell lab of Ornithology, make nutritious "zick suet" bird food, learn to identify common Ohio birds, check out the Old Hisey farmhouse, and relax with hot chocolate, coffee, and snacks.
QUAKER HEIGHTS CRAFT
On Friday, Feb. 9 at 2 pm, residents will make a beautiful sun catcher. Join us for this free program.
ROOTFINDERS
Meet Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10 am. Ready to talk about the "Infamous Villains" in your family tree? Come and see if you're related to some!
ADULT HANDMADE VALENTINES
On Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11:30 am, adults (age 16 & up) will make 6 large Valentine's Day cards. Sign up for this free class with supplies provided.
H.E.A.L. SERIES
Jocelyn from Sunshine Therapeutics will present the first in a series of sessions on Healthy Everyday Activities for Living (H.E.A.L.), on Feb. 13 at 2 pm, with others to follow on the second Tuesday of each month. Session one's focus is Back Pain. Each class will include a stretch, an exercise, a postural correction, and a stress reliever tip. Wear comfortable clothing. Limited to 20 - sign up at the library.
CARRIAGE HILL BINGO
Residents of Carriage Hill will meet in your community room for Valentine Candy Bingo at 2 pm pm Friday, Feb. 16.
ADULT MELTED CRAYON CANVAS
Adults who have signed up for the melted crayon canvas will attend on Friday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 pm. This class is presently full.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINARS
Patrons may attend one of two seminars held by Adult Financial Education Services. The first is held Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 5:30 pm and the second is Saturday, Feb. 24 at 11 am.
KNITTERS
Meet each Thursday at 5 pm.
TEEN PROGRAMS
TEEN CAFE (Gr. 6 & up)
Each Wednesday* after school from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Each week we will provide snacks, drinks, and something fun to do. Come join the fun and bring a friend! ?s -call Sheila @ 513-897-4826. *Reminder: if Wayne Local closes due to inclement weather, the teen café is cancelled.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board of The Mary L. Cook Public Library) - will be selling Valentine Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows beginning February 6. Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14. Buy one or two for your sweetie and support our teens. Profits will be used for teen programming.
ANTI-VALENTINE'S DAY BINGO
Tired of Cupid and Love Songs? Grades 5 and up, join us at library to play Candy Bingo. Monday Feb. 12 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Register now (513-897-4826) at the library. Limited to 25. Questions? Please call Sheila.