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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.
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Storytimes

Storytime

Storytimes are offered at various times throughout the year. Space is limited, so registration is required.  Registration will begin approximately three weeks prior to the start of storytimes and will be announced in our newsletter and online.

Itty Bitty Storytimes (Main Library)

  • Open to children birth to 2 years old.

Toddler Storytimes (Main Library)

  • Open to children 2 to 3 years old.

Preschool Storytimes (Main Library)

Kids and Teens

Our library staff provides free programming for kids, teens, and families at all five of our library locations. Visit our online calendar to search for age-appropriate programming nearest you. For more information, contact the library at 330-364-4474. 

Mobile Services

The County Library's Mobile Services Department is alive and active throughout Tuscarawas County. Mobile Services delivers library materials to schools in New Philadelphia, Tusky Valley, Sandy Valley, Strasburg-Franklin, Garaway, Central Catholic Junior/Senior High, and Indian Valley School Districts, to home-bound patrons, and nursing homes, as well as providing Pop-Up Library opportunities throughout the county.

Home Delivery

The Mobile Services home delivery service is intended for individuals who are unable to come to the library on their own due to temporary or long term illness, disability, or issues concerning mobility. 

Volunteer

Volunteers at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System benefit the library and the community in many ways. We welcome your involvement and offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to match your interests, skills, and availability, including:

  • Assisting at children, teen, adult, or family programs/events
  • Making phone calls
  • Preparing materials for children's programs
  • Sorting and shelving library materials

Not all volunteer opportunities are available at all times or at all locations.

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