Jackson Township Branch
7487 Fulton Drive NW, Massillon OH 44646 • 330.833.1010 = Registration requested. Please register online at www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar or call your participating library.
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesdays • 6:30–7:30 pm Sep 4, 25; Oct 9, 23; Nov 13, 27; Dec 11, 18 Teens: Have something to say about your library? Want to earn community service credits? Plan teen programs, write a newsletter, take part in community service projects, create booklists for other teens and have fun!
Jackson Adult Book Discussion
Thursdays • 6:00–800 pm Sep 6……Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay Oct 4…….That’s Why I’m Here by Chris Spielman Nov 1……Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie Dec 6……All Together in One Place by Jane Kirkpatrick
Becoming a Creative Writer
Thursday, Sep 6 • 6:30–7:30 pm • Teens: Chris Lambert, local creative writer and poet, will lead you in a group discussion with other teens to help spark your creative mind.
Close Knit Group
Mondays • 6:30–8:00 pm • Sep 10, 24; Oct 8, 22; Nov 5, 19; Dec 3, 17 Adults: Join our knitting group and share your skills, learn some new tips, or trade knitting and handcraft secrets. All levels are welcome, beginners and experts.
More Poetry for Grownups
Monday, Sep 17 • 6:00–7:45 pm • Adults: We will continue discussing and exploring the art of writing poetry. Regis McCafferty will join us again to read some of his writing. Participants are encouraged to bring their original poems to share and discuss. Light refreshments provided.
Hunger Games Library Style
Thursday, Sep 20 • 6:30–7:30 pm • Teens: Compete for your district against other tributes to gather vital supplies and weapons to earn your place in the Hunger Games.
Celebrate Family History Month Adults: See page 7 for dates and details.
Cooking Without Fire: Kids and Caregivers Cooking Together
Saturday, Oct 6 • 11:00 am–Noon Grades K–5 w/caregiver: Learn how to prepare healthy foods with your children that they will love! A hands–on cooking experience presented by professional chef Candace Brown.
Kids Crochet
Mondays • 6:30 pm Oct 8, 22; Nov 5, 19; Dec 3 • Grades 3–6: Learn to crochet basic stitches and make gifts for yourself or someone special. Bring your crochet hook and we’ll provide the yarn.
It Came from the Library…Teen Read Week Art Contest Oct 15–20 • Library Hours Teens: See page 6 for more details.
330.452.0665
The Undead at Jackson
Thursday, Oct 25 • 6:00–8:00 pm • Adults: The enduring appeal of the undead will be explored with Mark Dawidziak, Plain Dealer TV critic, playwright and author of The Night Stalker Companion and other vampire–centric books. He will share items from his personal collection and help us understand this worldwide fascination.
Teen Halloween Party
Tuesday, Oct 30 • 6:00–7:30 pm • Teens: Join other teens for lots of Halloween fun and games as we celebrate this ghoulish holiday.
Edible Books
Nov 11–17 • Library Hours Teens: Have you ever eaten a book? Make your own “books” out of white chocolate and fruit roll– ups to make and take home.
Honoring Veterans
Monday, Nov 12 • 11:00 am–Noon • Adults: Veterans are welcome to visit Jackson Branch Library today to enjoy coffee and doughnuts. Share an hour of fellowship and conversation with other service men and women.
Create an “Upcycled” eReader Cover
Monday, Nov 12 • 6:00–7:30 pm • Adults: Re–purpose printed material and paper, old clothing and an old book to fashion a fun and stylish protective sleeve for your favorite electronic device. Book art for the digital age. Light refreshments provided.
The Journey Monday, September 24 6:00–8:00 pm •
Adults: Experience a wilderness adventure with photographer Michael Witt as he shares his solo travels to the Arctic Ocean, Alaska and the western Canadian provinces. Enjoy the sights and sounds of extraordinary wildlife encounters, fabulous scenery and the beauty of the midnight sun. Light refreshments provided.
S tory Times
Get your child ready to read with stories, songs and fun.
Baby Story Time
Ages newborn–23 months w/caregiver Tuesdays • 11:00 am • Sep 18, 25; Oct 2, 9, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13 or Wednesdays • 11:00 am • Sep 19, 26; Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov 7
Toddler Story Time
Age 2 years w/caregiver Tuesdays • 10:00 am • Sep 18, 25; Oct 2, 9, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13
Preschool Story Time
Ages 3–5 years Wednesdays • 10:00 am • Sep 19, 26; Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov 7
Family Story Times
Thursdays • 7:00–7:30 pm • Oct 4; Nov 1; Nov 29
For Me, For You, For Later Preschool Wednesdays • 10:00 am • Nov 21, 28; Dec 5, 12 See page 6 for details.
For Goodness Snakes
Thursday, Nov 15 • 6:30–7:30 pm •( All Ages: OK, so you may not like snakes. But did you know that snakes are valuable members of the natural community? Find out all about Ohio’s native snakes from Wilderness Center staff.
Santa’s Workshop
Saturday, Dec 1 • 1:00–3:00 pm • Family: Join us as we make 3–D snowflakes and gift bags for the holidays.
Create an “Upcycled” Hanging Pocket
Monday, Dec 10 • 6:00–7:30 pm • Adults: Explore techniques that will create designs and textures on old fabrics and papers while making a hanging pocket from old clothing. Share ideas for the finished project you will be leaving with. Light refreshments provided.
FEATURED EVENTS Banned Books Week..................... Pg. 6 Diggin' in the Dark: Genealogy..... Pg. 7 For You, For Me, For Later............. Pg. 6 Family History Month..................... Pg. 7 Job and Career Accelerators......... Pg. 9 One Book, One Community.......... Pg. 5 Teen Read Week: Art Contest....... Pg. 6
Stark Scene • Fall 2012
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