L ake Community Branch
11955 Market Avenue N, Uniontown OH 44685 • 330.877.9975
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S tory Times
Get your child ready to read with stories, songs and fun.
Baby Story Time
Ages newborn–23 months w/caregiver Tuesdays • 11:15 am–Noon • Sep 13, 20, 27; Oct 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 8
Preschool Story Time
Ages 3 ½–5 years Wednesdays • 10:00–10:30 am •( Sep 14, 21, 28; Oct 12, 19, 26; Nov 2 or Thursdays • 10:00–10:30 am •( Sep 15, 22, 29; Oct 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10
Toddler Story Time
Ages 2–3 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 11:00–11:30 am •( Sep 14, 21, 28; Oct 12, 19, 26; Nov 2 or Thursdays • 11:00–11:30 am •( Sep 15, 22, 29; Oct 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10
Pajama Story Time
Ages 2–5 years w/caregiver Mondays • 7:00–7:30 pm • Sep 26; Oct 24; Nov 28
Holiday Story Time
Family Saturday, Dec 10 • 2:00–3:00 pm •(
Persuade Me
Thursdays • 3:00–4:00 pm Sep 1; Nov 3; Jan 5 Teens: Pirates vs. Ninjas? Zombies vs. Aliens? Use your mad arguing skills to persuade others. The topics may be serious, but the debate doesn’t have to be!
Mystery Book Club
Tuesdays • 2:00–3:00 pm • Adults: Moderator Joe Sourini Sep 6 �����Sixkill by Robert B. Parker and I’ll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark Oct 4 ������The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly Nov 1 �����The Sixth Man by David Baldacci Dec 6 �����V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton Jan 3 ������Shock Wave by John Sandford Alternate book: Split Second by Catherine Coulter
Ramen Club
Fridays • 3:00–5:00 pm Sep 9; Oct 21; Nov 11; Dec 16 Teens: Explore Japanese culture and watch anime.
Magic Tree House Book Club
Saturdays • 3:00–4:00 pm •( Grades K–3: Journey through time and explore the world with Jack and Annie. Sep 10 ���Afternoon on the Amazon Nov 12 ���Tonight on the Titanic
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Stark Scene • Fall 2011
Knitty Gritters Knitting Club
Grossology
Teen Advisory Board
One Book, One Community Book Discussion
Mondays • 11:00 am–1:00 pm Sep 12, 19; Oct 3, 17; Nov 7, 21; Dec 5, 19 Adults: Bring your current knitting project, see what others are knitting, and stay in the loop. Tuesdays • 2:30–3:30 pm Sep 13; Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13 Teens: Make your opinions known at our Teen Advisory Board.
FOL Computer Tutors
Tuesdays • Sep 13–Nov 1 9:30–11:30 am and 3:00–5:00 pm • Adults: Friends of the Library volunteers will help you to further your computer skills.
Saturday, Oct 15 • 3:00–4:00 pm •( Grades K–5: Not for the squeamish! Taste, smell, and touch the gross world around you.
Tuesday, Oct 18 • 6:30–7:30 pm • All Ages: Discuss the book The Disappearing Man by Doug Peterson.
Tell Me About It! Book Club
Wednesdays • 2:30–3:30 pm Oct 19; Nov 16; Dec 21 Teens: Talk about your favorite books and read some new ones.
Fusion Open Play
Halloween Party
Thursday, Sep 15 • 3:30–4:30 pm Grades 6–12: You asked for it and here it is! Play video games and hang out with your friends.
Monday, Oct 31 • 3:00–4:30 pm Teens: Dress up in your most outrageous costume (or make one here) and trick–or–treat at the library.
Quilts and the Underground Railroad
Pups and Pages
Tuesday, Sep 20 •6:30–7:30 pm • Adults: Barbara A. Lyons from the University of Mount Union will present a program based on the book Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and The Underground Railroad by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard, PhD.
Explore History with an American Girl
Saturday, Sep 24 • 3:00–4:00 pm •( Grades 2–5: Enter the Native American world of Kaya (1784). Come in costume (optional) and learn about the era, make a craft and enjoy a snack.
“Booked on Tuesdays” Book Club
Tuesdays • 6:00–7:30 pm • Adults: Enjoy a book and connect with people. Sep 27 ��� Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Oct 25 ����Room by Emma Donoghue Nov 22 ���The Secret Gift by Ted Gup
Stitch for the Cure
Oct 1–31 • Library Hours All Ages: Showcase your favorite needlework scarf in any shade of pink. We’ll display your scarf at the library during the month of October. A reception to honor participants will be held Monday, Nov 7, 11:00 am. All scarves will be donated to local cancer centers.
Little Bear Feet Movement
Wednesday, Oct 5 • 11:00–11:45 am •( Ages 2–5: Come dressed as your favorite animal (optional), learn new dance steps and join in fun games with dance instructor Shananne Lewis of Move and Groove.
Touch–Tag Day
Saturday, Oct 8 • 2:30–3:30 pm Teens: It’s time to “Toss Your Cookies,” flush the “Toilet,” put your feet “Up,” and relax before you have a “Meltdown.” Food to follow.
Saturday, Nov 5 • 3:00–4:00 pm • Grades K–5: Licensed therapy dogs will listen to you read. Bring a book or borrow one of ours.
Jane Snow Cooks
Tuesday, Nov 15 • 6:30–7:30 pm • Adults: Jane Snow discusses her book, Jane Snow Cooks, and the hilarious happenings during her 25 years as food critic for the Akron Beacon Journal. Cookbook will be available for purchase.
The Making of A Secret Gift
Tuesday, Nov 22 • 6:30–7:30 pm • Adults: Learn how the library’s Genealogy department was instrumental in tracing descendants for author Ted Gup to interview for his book.
Create a Holiday Card
Thursday, Dec 8 • 3:00–4:30 pm • Teens: Put your holiday spirit to good use by creating cards for friends, family or the community.
Here We Come A’Caroling
Tuesday, Dec 20 • 3:00–4:00 pm • Teens: Spread good cheer by caroling around the complex. Hot chocolate provided.
Adopt a Shelter Pet Civil War Anniversary Grant Writing & Proposals One Book, One Community Teen Read Week Contest www.StarkLibrary.org