The public is invited to the Fort Recovery Library for “Chair Yoga” on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 PM – 3:10 PM. Sessions will begin Wednesday, September 20th and end Wednesday, November 15th. This basic introduction includes simple seated poses and standing poses which do not require a mat. Contact the Library at 419-375-2869 for more information.
The Friends of the Library will be hosting a used book sale at the Library Monday, October 16th – Saturday, October 21st. A nice selection of used books, audio books and DVDs will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the sale are used to purchase materials and equipment for the Library.
Join the challenge and sign up to commit to reading aloud to your child under 8 at least 15 minutes a day for 21 days. Beginning Monday, October 2nd and running through October, our library and other organizations are teaming up with Read Aloud 15 MINUTES to promote literacy and reading with your children.
15 minutes of reading aloud to a child for 21 consecutive days will kick-start a positive reading habit for life. Each year, as many as 3.4 million babies miss out on a basic building block for early brain development; They aren't read aloud to beginning at birth. Reading aloud from birth plays a vital role in a child's brain development, cultivating the language and literacy skills necessary for school and learning readiness. Only 15% of parents read aloud from birth, however and only 8% report doing so for 15 minutes a day, according to a survey conducted by YouGov for Read Aloud 15 MINUTES.
Throughout October, national literacy organization Read aloud 15 MINUTES hopes to change those statistics with its 21 day Challenge. Read Aloud is partnering with children’s book authors and grassroots allies such as United Ways, schools, libraries and health care providers, to challenge parents and caregivers to include 15 minutes of reading aloud in their daily routine for 21 days straight. (www.readaloud.org)
The Fort Recovery Library would like to extend a thank you to the Cooper Family Foundation for their recent generous donation to the Library. The funds donated will be used toward replacing the circulation desk at the Library. We appreciate the Cooper Family Foundation’s continued support of local organizations and businesses. Pictured are Julie Wuebker, fiscal officer for the Library (Left), and Dianne Cooper, Cooper Family Foundation.
The Mercer County Council on Aging (MCCOA) will be available at the Library by appointment Tuesday, October 24 to discuss Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Comparisons. To schedule an appointment, call the MCCOA at 419-586-1644. You will need your current insurance cards and a listing of your medications for your scheduled meeting.
Everyone is welcome to join us for a Holiday carry-in meal on Friday, November 3rd at 12:00 noon. Bring your favorite appetizer, entree, side or salad to share with a group. Pre-registration is requested by visiting the Library or calling at 419-375-2869.
Join the Fort Recovery Friends of the Library for a visit with author, Judy Bruns and illustrator, Kathy Salyer Ayers on Monday, November 6th at 6:30 PM. They will share their picture story book about a neighborhood baseball game that took place in Fort Recovery years ago...a game not soon forgotten. Baseball enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Join our "Holiday Hijinks" and help us unlock the box at the Library to Help the Gnome get home for the Festival of Trees! Groups of 6 will work together to solve a series of puzzles to find clues to open a locked box before time runs out. Suggested ages are students 2nd grade to 6th grade, but all are welcome. Game dates are at various times November 20 - 25, 2017. Check out our calendar of events for specific times. Registration is required to participate in this free activity. Please call the Library at 419-375-2869 for more information and to register.
Calling kids of all ages. Come visit Santa at the Library Tuesday, December 5th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. We can't wait to visit with Santa and share our Christmas wishes. Santa's visit is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
