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Library
News
Effective the
week of March 15, 2010. The Lucasville and Wheelersburg Branches
of the Portsmouth Public Library will have new Friday and Saturday
hours. They will be open from 12 p.m. To 6 p.m. on Fridays and from
10 a.m. to 2p.m. on Saturdays.
Upcoming
Branch Activities
Quilting
Group
On
Monday, March 15, the quilting group will meet at 6 p.m. at the
Lucasville Library. If you're interested in quilting, whether you're
a beginner or an old pro, come down to the Lucasville Library to
join the quilting group. Call (740) 259-6119 for details. We look
forward to seeing you! Also at 3 p.m. the New Boston Branch Library
will be hosting Senior Bingo. Senior Bingo will be hosted each Monday
in March. For more information contact the New Boston Branch at
(740) 456-4412. Also at the New Boston branch there will be a Saint
Patrick's Day activity. Leprechauns are hiding at the New Boston
Branch Library. Come help us find them Monday, March 15 beginning
at 5:30 and win a prize. We'll have lots of fun decorating shamrock
cookies and playing games. This program is for children ages 12
and under. For more information and to register, call (740) 456-4412.
St.
Patrick's Day Programs
On
Tuesday, March 16, Leprechauns are hiding at the South Webster Branch
Library. Come help us find them beginning at 5:30 and win a prize.
We'll have lots of fun decorating shamrock cookies and playing games.
This program is for children ages 12 and under. For more information
and to register, call (740) 778-2122. Also Tuesday March 16, Children
ages 2-5 are invited to the Wheelersburg Library on Tuesday, March
16 at 1:00 p.m. for an educational and fun Family Storytime program.
Family Storytimes may consist of any mixture of books, songs, games,
action rhymes, crafts, and of course FUN! So come on down and join
us, as we look forward to seeing you! Please call (740) 574-6116
for details or to register. Also Tuesday at the Wheelersburg Library
there will be a Saint Patrick's day program. Hey all you lads and
lasses, join us at the Wheelersburg Library on Tuesday, March 16th
at 5:00 as we make a St. Patrick's Day craft that is sure to bring
the Luck of the Irish! This program is for children ages 12 and
under. For more details, or to register, call (740) 574-6116.
Toddler
Time
On
Wednesday, March 17, the Lucasville Library will be hosting a Toddler
Time for children ages 2-3 at 11:00 a.m. Children and their parents
are invited to come join in the fun as we read, sing, dance, learn,
and have an all around great time! Please call (740) 259-6119 for
details or to register. Also on Wednesday, join us at the Lucasville
Library on Wednesday March 17th at 5:00 p.m. as we make a St. Patrick's
Day craft that is sure to bring the Luck of the Irish! This program
is for children ages 12 and under. For more information, or to register,
call (740) 259-6119. Also, on Wednesday, March 17, the New Boston
branch will hold a Family Storytime at 11:30 a.m. You don't want
to miss the Family Storytime this Wednesday, March 17 at 11:30 a.m.
We not only read books, we sing and play too. Sometimes we watch
a short movie or make a simple craft. You never know what we will
be doing, but I guarantee it will be lots of fun for everyone! Tell
your friends! To register call (740) 456-4412. Finally, on Wednesday,
March 17, the Northwest branch will present a Saint Patrick's Day
craft at 5 p.m. Registration is required. There is a limit of 12
participants, so call (740) 372-8314 to reserve your spot.
Wednesday,
March 17 at 11:30 a.m., the Portsmouth Library will be hosting Toddler
Time for Children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver are invited
to an interactive story time program. Children will enjoy short
stories, movement activities, music and a fun playtime! Pre-registration
is required. Get more information or sign up for this program by
calling (740) 354-5562
Preschool
Storytime
On
Friday, March 19, Preschool Storytime will be offered at the Lucasville
branch of the Portsmouth Public Library. Children ages 4-5 are invited
to the Lucasville Library on Fridays at 1:00 for an educational
and fun Preschool Storytime program. Preschool Storytimes may consist
of any mixture of books, songs, games, action rhymes, crafts, and
of course FUN! So come on down and join us, as we look forward to
seeing you! Please call (740) 259-6119 for details or to register.
Children
ages 4-5 are invited to the Lucasville Library on Fridays at 1:00
for an educational and fun Preschool Storytime program. Preschool
Storytimes may consist of any mixture of books, songs, games, action
rhymes, crafts, and of course FUN! So come on down and join us,
as we look forward to seeing you! Please call (740) 259-6119 for
details or to register.
Family
Storytime
On
Thursday, March 18, the Northwest library will be having Family
Story Time for children ages 5 and under. For more information call
(740) 372-8314.
Children
ages 2-5 are invited to the Wheelersburg Library on Tuesdays at
1:00 for an educational and fun Family Storytime program. Family
Storytimes may consist of any mixture of books, songs, games, action
rhymes, crafts, and of course FUN! So come on down and join us,
as we look forward to seeing you! Please call (740) 574-6116 for
details or to register.
Beginners
Genealogy Class
On
Tuesday, March 16, the Local History Department will present a Beginners
Genealogy Class at 4 p.m. in the Copley Meeting Room of the Portsmouth
Public Library. Learn the basic steps to searching your family tree.
Information and research materials will be provided along with a
departmental tour. Please call Local History at (740) 354-5304 to
register.
Books
N' Play
On
Tuesday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. Portsmouth Library
will be hosting for Children
ages 4-6 are invited to the library for an interactive program.
Children will enjoy story time with music, movement activities,
rhymes, and games that focus on interactive learning between child
and parent/caregiver. Pre-registration is required. Get more information
or sign up for this program by calling (740) 354-5562.
Technology
Classes Offered at the Portsmouth Public Library
On
Monday, March 15, CD Burning is being presented at 1 p.m. Ever wanted
to burn a CD but just didn't know how? We will walk you through
every step.
On
Tuesday, March 16, PowerPoint will be presented at 1 p.m. Giving
a presentation? Come learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to give
your slideshow a professional look. Also, Computer Basics will be
offered at 4 pm. Come and Learn some basic functions and how to
navigate around the computer.
On
Wednesday, March 17, Internet Basics will be offered at 1 p.m. Come
learn to search and surf the World Wide Web. Also, Intermediate
Computer will be offered at 4p.m. Come and expand upon the skills
learned in computer basics.
On
Thursday, March 18, a Microsoft Word class will be presented at
11 a.m. Take this class and learn to create documents using Microsoft
Word. Also, Microsoft Excel will be presented at 4 pm. Learn to
make spreadsheets and so much more.
On
Friday, March 19, Keyboarding will be offered at 11a.m. Feel like
you can't find the right key on the keyboard? Typing not as fast
as you wish? Come and learn the basics of keyboarding and typing.
Also on Friday the 19, Intermediate Computer will be offered at
3pm. Come and expand the skills learned in computer basics.
Board
of Trustees Meeting
The
Board of Trustees of the Portsmouth Public Library next regular
scheduled board meeting will be on Tuesday, March 23rd at 12:00
p.m. in the conference room at the Portsmouth Public Library at
1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, Ohio.
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