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Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am for stories, songs, and more for ages 0-5.

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Gardening for Wildlife

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Learn how to attract colorful birds and butterflies to your garden with Lynette Reiner, Science Director at the McKinley Museum.

Bracketing the Enemy

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Learn about the role of the Forward Observers during World War II from historian John Walker.   He will discuss the role of artillery observers in general, but specifically his father's unit,  Battery C, 135th Field Artillery from Alliance.

Herb Gardening in Containers

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Master Gardener Marilyn Doll explains how to grow herbs in containers and helps you plant a container to take home.  Registration is required for this free program.

Wandering Ohio on the Buckeye Trail

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Learn about the 1400 mile hike around Ohio on the Buckeye Trail by the couple that did it and then wrote a book about it.

An Evening with Thoreau

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Local actor Jim Knight will portray Henry David Thoreau in scenes from the author's life and readings from his works.

Census Bureau Hiring Workshop

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A representative from the Census Bureau will be available in the library's Community Meeting Room from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to answer questions about employment as a Census Taker and to assist with the online application process.

 

Art Club

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  • Thu, 04/18/2019 - 3:00pm
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If you're in 3rd-12th grade, join our art club from 3-4 PM in the Minerva Public Library boardroom on Thursdays. It doesn't matter if you have years of experience or if you just started yesterday... all art types and levels of experience are welcome! 

Unicorn Party

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Play unicorn-themed games and make unicorn crafts... it's all about these magical animals today! No registration is needed, but be aware that craft supplies are first come, first served.

Tween & Teen Cupcake Wars

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Competitive cupcake-decorating in three rounds. Ages 10 and up. Registration is required, and opens two weeks before the event.

Library Escape Room

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Can you break into the cranky librarian's secret candy stash and escape from her office before she catches you? For ages 9 through adult. Registration is required.

Registration opens two weeks in advance; it is advised that you sign up in groups of roughly 6-8 people. Half hour slots are available for times between 12:30 and 2:45 PM (12:30-1, 1:15-1:45, 2-2:30, and 2:45-3:15). Please call the library or visit the Youth Services desk to register. Registration opens May 31.