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.

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 -- Main - Hopeless Romantics Book Club (Adults) at 6:00 PM

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Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM
If you enjoy cheesy and fun romance books, this book club is for you! Join us to discuss your favorite romance tropes, giggle about the latest fictional couples, and squeal over spicy moments between them.

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 -- Mobile - Tuscarawas Valley Farmer's Market at 3:00 PM

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Select Wednesdays: June 7th and June 21st; July 5th and July 19th; August 2nd, August 16th, and August 30th from 3:00 - 7:00 PM

The Pop-Up Library, a part of Mobile Services, will be making regular stops around the county. Our Pop-Up Library offers materials available to check out like books, DVDs, games, and more. Attendees can also sign up for a library card or register for programs. To make hold requests, please call (330) 364-4474 ext. 250. Be sure to let them know which Pop-Up Library stop you would like your items to be delivered.

 

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 -- Main - Chris Hart: Woodstock (Adults) at 6:30 PM

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Max Yasgur, as portrayed by local actor Chris Hart, will tell the story of the leasing of his dairy farm to the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Join Max at his kitchen table as he recalls those three days in August and more. 



Location: Meeting Room B

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 -- BOL - Teen Lit Box (Teens) at 12:00 PM

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Sign up for a monthly book-themed box. Each box will include one library book (checked out to your card), as well as several other items you get to keep - like buttons, crafts, and more. Register by the dates listed above to receive that months box. Pick up your Lit Box at the TCPL location you select when registering. The sign-up date is the deadline to sign up for this program, and the boxes will be sent to the selected location the following week to be picked up. A library card is required to check out the books included. 

Limit: 15


Location: Bolivar

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 -- Main- Banned Books Club (Adults) at 11:00 AM

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Meets on select Saturdays at 11:00 AM
Book banning and challenges are on the rise. Read (or re-read) titles that have been challenged then come together to discuss the concerns raised about the book, consider what the author wished to convey, and talk about what the book may offer readers. Coffee and a breakfast treat will be provided.