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From the Director’s Desk… Penny Neubauer, MLIS

Ashtabula County District Library 4335 Park Avenue Ashtabula, Ohio 44004-6805

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Library A publication of the Ashtabula County District Library, produced for the patrons and friends of the Ashtabula Library, Geneva Library, and the ACDL Bookmobile.

Ashtabula County District Library System Ashtabula Library 4335 Park Avenue - Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 (440) 997-9341

Geneva Library & Ashtabula County Bookmobile 860 Sherman Street - Geneva, Ohio 44041 (440) 466-4521

ACDL Board of Trustees Martha Shippy (President) Misty Eckart (Vice-President) Susan Avsec (Secretary) Matthew Butler Carmen Hamper Rev. Christopher McCain Tom Westlake

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Ashtabula Public Library Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00am-8:30pm Friday 9:00am-6:00pm

Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

Geneva Public Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm Friday and Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

Both libraries are closed on Sundays

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March 2019

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Library Matters

Making Ends Meet: Basic Needs Join Jill Valentic, MSSA, Assistant Director of Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County, for an in-depth discussion of the myths and barriers nearly half our county residents face as they struggle to achieve self-sufficiency. ASHTABULA Tuesday, March 5 6:00pm-8:00pm

Fraud Watch: Combat Cyber Fraud with AARP The experts from AARP will discuss ways for individuals to avoid becoming victims of cyber fraud, mail fraud, and other deceptive practices. ASHTABULA Wednesday, Mar. 6, 12:30PM-2:00PM GENEVA Wednesday, Mar. 6, 5:30pm-7:00pm

Prepare to Care: Caregiving Workshop by AARP A program appropriate for all who are caregivers, whether elderly parents, friends, or children. Strategies for plan-ning financially, emotionally, and physically to make the tough decisions that many have to make, will be provided. How to find needed support will also be discussed. ASHTABULA Thursday, Mar. 28, 6:00pm-7:30pm GENEVA Thursday, Apr. 4, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Basic needs, Cyber Fraud, Caregiving, and ASL sign language benefit Ashtabula County Working in collaboration with Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County and AARP, as well as local sign language instructor Sister Sheila, ACDL is pleased to offer programs to help with the quality of life for all county citizens.

Beginning ASL American Sign Language

with Sister Sheila

Learn basic greetings, conversation, common words, and phrases

Free 8 week session

Mondays March 4 through April 22

5:30pm-7:00pm Ashtabula Library

Regular attendance is strongly encouraged

For anyone interested in learning ASL

In the Chinese zodiac, 2019 is the Year of the Pig. Some of the characteristics of the Pig are being patient, sociable, and hard-working, not unlike our multi-talented staff. And 2019 is the Year of Librarying Joyfully at the Ashtabula County District Library system. We were closed on Thursday, Feb. 21 for a day-long staff training and information exchange so that we might all learn to embrace “librarying” more joyfully this year. All staff members were invited to explore their indi-vidual strengths/talents using Gallup's CliftonStrengths StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment

tool. A certified Strengths Coach (who just happens to be an ACDL employee!) encouraged staff, through a series of exercises, to learn how to better use these innate gifts as they engage in everyday responsibilities with one another and our communi-ty. Staff members were encouraged to explore the way they perceive themselves, as well as their col-leagues around them. When the libraries reopened on Fri., Feb. 22, our wonderful ACDL staff was recharged and ready to joyfully serve our diverse patron base. During 2019, staff members will continue to dis-cover their strengths/talents so as to become even better at what they do best.

Friday, March 22 Ashtabula Public Library

will be closing early at 5:30pm

Neighbor Night

Discovering Nature Make sugar scrubs, herbal teas, and learn about nature!

Join us for another FREE family event!

All are welcome! Snacks provided

Thursday, March 14 5:30pm-7:30pm

Ashtabula Public Library

Simple Gifts Sponsored by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Exploring Folk Music Learn about folk music and a variety of folk instruments ASHTABULA Saturday, Mar. 23, 10:00am-11:30am

Exploring the Ukulele Learn a few chords, basic strumming, and fingerpicking Class size limited to 30 - Ukuleles provided Registration required. Register online at www.acdl.info ASHTABULA Saturday, Mar. 23, 1:00pm-2:30pm Both programs for ages 8 and up

SIMPLE GIFTS FREE CONCERT - All ages welcome! Sunday, Mar. 24, 2:00pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

4901 Main Avenue, Ashtabula

Chat with a Filmmaker World traveler and Media Missionary Rebecca Moisio will share her expertise as she discuses the intricacies of professional filmmaking. ASHTABULA Thursday, Mar. 7, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Adults

Call the Ashtabula Library (997-9341) or Geneva Library (466-4521) for more information. All programs are FREE!

Ashtabula programs are in green. Geneva programs are in red.

Kids

Storytimes Start your little one on the path to lifelong reading!

ASHTABULA - Little Ones Fun with Miss Melissa Little Ones Playgroup 9:00am-10:00am Little Ones Storytime (ages 3-5) 10:00am-11:00am Both Little Ones programs are on Fridays

GENEVA - Storytime with Miss Tina Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm

Teens (Students in Grades 6-12)

Families

LEGO® Club Imagine! Explore! Create! It’s LEGO® time at the Geneva Library! Use your imagination and design to your heart’s content! K-5th kids. GENEVA Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm

Tech Help Get tech help with your cell, eReader, or tablet on Thurs-days 2:00-4:00p.m. in Ashtabula (no appointment need-ed and by staff availability) or by appointment in Geneva.

Tai Chi Improve balance and serenity. Beginners are welcome. ASHTABULA Weekly on Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Writers’ Group - 2nd Saturday of month Connect with your fellow writers and get motivated! ASHTABULA Saturday, Mar. 9, 10:30am-11:30am

Our Spencerian experts will teach teens cursive! 3 sessions over 4 consecutive weeks. Regular attendance STRONGLY encouraged! Middle school age students must register with the Geneva Middle School principal's office. GENEVA Tuesdays , March 5-March 26, 2:30pm-3:30pm

Teen Game Time! Games, games, games! Every Monday GENEVA Mondays, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Teen Action Group - T.A.G. Meet every Monday in the Tech Room. Interested? Contact Cindi at 466-4521 GENEVA Mondays, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Teen Coding Club How do computers run programs? Learn to program a video game or build a website. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required. GENEVA Tuesdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm ASHTABULA Thursdays, 3:30pm-5:00pm

Teen Tuesday Twitter Join us after school to talk with Julie from HomeSafe about topics like bullying and social media safety. GENEVA Tuesdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Wednesdays with Miss Mel Great programs for school aged kiddos in 3rd-5th grades! 1st Wed.: Biography Hour - Satchel Paige 2nd Wed.: What Really Happened - The Titanic 3rd Wed.: The Nook! Curl up and take time to read! 4th Wed.: Give Thanks! Write a thank-you note to someone who has helped you. ASHTABULA Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm

Basically Art for Teens! Learn about color theory, basic watercolor skills, sketching, and contour drawing. GENEVA Fridays through May 31, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Teen Tech Toy Days Test out latest tech toys, gadgets, and video equipment. GENEVA Wednesdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Two-at-a-Time Sock Knitting - 1st & 3rd Mondays Do you have average knitting skills? Have you always wanted to knit socks? Learn to knit socks two-at-a-time! Check at the Circ Desk for a list of needed materials. All ages are welcome! Not interested in socks? Bring a current project and hang out with others who knit, crochet, embroider and more. ASHTABULA Mondays, Mar. 4 & Mar. 18, 6:00pm-8:15pm

Drop-In Art Lab - For kids in K-5th grades. Just bring your imagination! Parents are encouraged to stay and help their children make art. GENEVA Saturday, Mar. 16, 10:30am-12:00pm

Chill & Chat with Katie Join Katie Morrison, Prevention Specialist of Community Counseling Center, to discuss teen issues in a safe, healthy environment. GENEVA Mondays, 2:30pm-3:30pm ASHTABULA Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Teen Squad Games, crafts, movies, and more! Something different every Thursday after school! GENEVA Thursdays, 2:30pm-4:30pm

Wednesday Pens & Pages in Ashtabula Kickin’ It on a Thursday in Geneva Something different every week! 6th-12th grades 1st Week: Teen Jeopardy - Team up to get answers 2nd Week: Rhyme & Reason - Read, discuss, write poetry! 3rd Week: Crossword Nerds! - Expand your vocabulary! 4th Week: Graphic! - A book club just for graphic novels March selection Stitches by David Small Ashtabula, Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm GENEVA Thursdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm

DNA Interest Group - 2nd Wednesdays of month An informal group interested in working together to discover how DNA can assist in genealogical research. ASHTABULA 2nd Wednesday, Mar. 13, 6:30pm-8:00pm

Monthly Drum Circle - 2nd Saturday of month Learn about hand drums, drum circles, and making music with found objects as effective tools for health and wellness. Bring your drums or music makers to join in a drum circle. Some equipment provided. All ages and skill levels welcome! ASHTABULA 2nd Saturday, Mar. 9, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Creative Corner Grand Opening! Don’t dump your VHS tapes! Learn how to transfer them to DVDs! generations! We have a new Mak-erspace for patrons. We will also be discussing our Cricut DIY cutting machine, useful for all sorts of design projects. Come learn how to use these helpful tools! ASHTABULA Thursday, Mar. 7, 6:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, Mar. 9, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Books to Movies Club A 3-week program for all 3rd-5th Grade students. Week 1 - Read and discuss parts of the book Week 2 - Activities to better understand the book Week 3 - Watch the movie March’s selection is "Wonder” by R. J. Palacio All book club members receive a free copy of the book. GENEVA Wednesdays, Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 20, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Local artist Tessa LeBaron uses acrylics and watercolors to create vibrant paintings of animals, portraits, landscapes, the subcon-scious mind, and emotional figures. Her signature murals can be seen around the county. Her works are on exhibit in the Wm. Tokarczyk Exhibit Gallery. Reception March 30. ASHTABULA Saturday, March 30, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Community Yoga with SriSri Yoga All levels are welcome! Please bring a yoga mat and wa-ter. Wear comfortable clothing. ASHTABULA Saturdays until June 29, 10:00am-11:00am

No Pressure Book Club for Teens A totally laid back book club! Read the book of the month, then join on the 4th Tuesdays to discuss it. Love it? Hate it? Let’s talk! March 28 - Stitches by David Small

ASHTABULA 4th Tuesdays, 5:00pm-6:00pm

Teen Tech Week Science Monday 3/4 - Build a Hovercraft Make a CD Hovercraft to study the science of friction Technology Tuesday 3/5 - Green Screen Fun Learn green screen technology to make videos and photos Engineering Wednesday 3/6 - Catapults & Cup Stacks Use engineering and energy to build a mini marshmallow catapult. Then team up to build a cup stacker device Art Thursday 3/7 - Make Art Create an art project with Melissa Math Friday 3/8 - Game Time Use basic math skills without even realizing it! GENEVA March 4-March 8 2:45pm-4:00pm

SKY Meditation Follow-Up Sessions Follow-up breathing meditation for adults who complet-ed the SKY Meditation workshop. ASHTABULA Saturdays, through June 29, 11:00am-Noon

Basically Art Practice art basics! Part art class and part relaxation. We’ll cover color theory, basic watercolor skills, contour drawing, and sketching. For all ages! ASHTABULA 3rd Tues. through May 28, 3:30pm-4:30pm