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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.

Wed, Oct 9, 2024 -- Main - Reading Tutor (School-Age) at 4:30 PM

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(Grades K-5)
Does your child need help with reading? Schedule a one-on-one 30-minute session with certified literacy tutor Lana Schrock, PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literature. 



Location: Children's Department

Wed, Oct 9, 2024 -- Acoustic Night Fundraiser at 5:00 PM

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The Friends of Tuscarawas County Public Librarys Main Library will host an Acoustic Night Fundraiser on October 9th at 5:00 PM. The Friends of the Main Library is a 501(c)3 organization that raises funds for special projects at the library.

Enjoy live acoustic music from a group of local guitarists and ukulele performers at Hans Place (6011 Old Rte 39 NW) in Dover. The group will play classic songs everyone should recognize while attendees dine on a buffet of pulled pork, mac and cheese, salad, fruit, cookies, and drink (coffee, tea, lemonade, or water).

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 -- Main - Mommy Miles (Family) at 10:00 AM

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Every Thursday, September 5th- October 24th at 10:00 AM
Come to the Library to join us and other moms for a mile around town. Participants will earn a prize at the end.



Location: Main Library

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 -- Main - Anime Club (Teens) at 4:00 PM

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Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM

  • September 12th: Anime Jeopardy
  • October 10th: Anime Bingo
  • November 14th: Anime/Manga Merch Show and Tell
  • December 12th: Anime Craft Day

 



Location: Meeting Room B

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 -- Main - ESL Classes (Adults) at 5:30 PM

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Select Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10th through November 21st at 5:30 PM.

Adults interested in learning English language basics are invited to attend this weekly program. 



Location: Conference Room

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 -- Main- Creatures at the Ohio Border (Adults) at 6:30 PM

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Author and paranormal researcher James A. Willis will discuss unique monsters and cryptids of Ohio and its five boarding states. Some of these mythical creatures include The Dogman, the Dewey Lake Monster, Raystown Ray, and Mothman.



Location: Event Space