The outline of a person reading a book, surounded by floating green umbrellas. Text reads Cover to Cover
Cover to Cover: 2024 Reading Challenge
Adults and Teens in Tuscarawas County are encouraged to participate in the County Library’s Cover to Cover Reading Challenge. Participants are challenged to read 20 different books from specific genres throughout 2024. Those who complete the challenge will receive a free umbrella inscribed with the words “I’d Rather Be Reading.”

Interested participants can download the Beanstack Tracker app on any smartphone or tablet or visit tusclibrary.beanstack.org on the web. A paper version of the challenge will also be offered in the latest edition of Between the Lines – the library programming newsletter is delivered by mail to homes within the Library’s service district in Tuscarawas County.

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 -- Online - Tortoise Day (Family) at 10:30 AM

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All ages - Family program

Watch a video about tortoises from Outback Ray. Then listen to a fun puppet version of The Story of the Tortoise and the HareThis program will take place through Zoom. After registering watch your email for login information.

 



Location: Online

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 -- CANCELED-Mobile - Food Truck Fridays: With a Cause (Family) at 4:00 PM

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Come down to the Main Library’s North Broadway parking lot and enjoy some music and delicious eats from your favorite local food trucks! This will be a grab-and-go-style event. Enjoy our Pop-Up Library and crafts for people of all ages. If you come and donate pet food or supplies, you will be entered in a raffle to win a gift basket at the end of each month. We will donate the pet food/supplies to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society and other pet food pantries around the county. (Masks required. Attendees will be meeting in person.

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 -- Online - Genealogy Websites for Beginners (Adults) at 10:00 AM

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Adults

Want to learn more about your family history but don’t know where to start? Join us to learn about some basic websites available to get you started. This program will take place through Zoom. After registering watch your email for login information. 



Location: Online

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 -- Online - Virtual Therapy Dogs (Family) at 10:30 AM

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All ages - Family program

Learn more about the training, certification, and purpose of therapy dogs with Glen Stout and his three dogs. He will discuss what it takes for a dog to become a therapy dog, and what role therapy dogs play in our community. This program will take place through Zoom. After registering watch your email for login information. 



Location: Online

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 -- Online - Ancestry for Beginners (Adults) at 1:30 PM

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Adults

Join us for an informative session about the library’s free online database, Ancestry Library. Researchers of any level are invited to learn more.

 This program will take place through Zoom. After registering watch your email for login information. 



Location: Online

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 -- Online - Family Storytime at 10:30 AM

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Ages birth - 5 years old

Join us for an interactive storytime that includes stories, songs, movement, and an activity you can do at home. This program will take place through Zoom. After registering watch your email for login information. 

 



Location: Online

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 -- STR - Interactive Read Aloud (Kids) at 12:00 PM

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Grades 1-6

Listen to a few chapters of a story and open presents as we go. By the end of the summer, we’ll have read an entire book. Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. (Masks required. Attendees will be meeting in person. Subject to change due to local and state COVID-19 guidelines.)



Location: Strasburg

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 -- STR - Bang Whiz Science Show (Family) at 4:00 PM

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All ages - Family program

Dr. Dave tells tales of tails including how animals communicate and the science behind tails. Participants should bring blankets and chairs. Cars will be parked at one end of the theater and the show at another. (Masks required. Attendees will be meeting in person. Subject to change due to local and state COVID-19 guidelines.)



Location: Lynn Theater