MAY THE FOURTH Be With You
May the 4th has been adopted by Star Wars fans as Star Wars Day, a play on "May the Force Be With You."
Wear your best Star Wars attire and stop by the library on Saturday, May 4 between 10 and 3.
We will have special displays, guessing games, and fun for all ages. There will be Star Wars costumed characters in attendance--you never know who you will see!!!
Be sure to have your picture taken with our cardboard cutouts of R2-D2 and C-3PO.
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Cookbook Club
Whether you’re a meat lover, vegetarian, or vegan, our May Cookbook Club selection has a recipe for you! “Tasty Latest and Greatest” contains over 80 recipes that represent how you’re cooking today.
Check out a copy of the cookbook from our Circulation Desk, prepare a dish to share and bring it to the Club’s meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 6. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact the library at 330-683-1065.
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Mother's Day Storytimes
Children aged 2 to in Kindergarten are invited to celebrate your mom with a special story time.
Kids can sing songs, hear stories, and make a craft for Mom during this Mother's Day-inspired story time! Choose either the 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. session on Tuesday, May 7.
Registration can be done online by clicking on the program title on our website calendar at www.orrville.lib.oh.us OR by calling the children’s department at 330-683-1065.
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Trendy Titles
Spring Book Review
Get a sneak preview of recently or soon-to-be-released books. We will review fiction, non-fiction, and young adult titles. Award winners and titles with starred reviews will be featured.
Light refreshments will be served.
This free event will be offered Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. OR Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m.
Register online by clicking on the event on our website calendar or by calling 330-683-1065.
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Plant Exchange
This is the time for you to divide and share extra perennials, bushes, or even extra annuals with fellow plant lovers. Herbs and vegetables are welcome.
Feel free to bring your extra seeds and exchange them at our Seed Exchange station in the library.
Local Master Gardener Ann McPeek will help with questions and planting advice.
Basic guidelines for the plant swap:
* Label the containers as to the type of plant, color, and sun specifications.
* If you bring a plant that is a rapid spreader, warn the recipients so they are able to plant it with caution.
* Please do not bring plants that have disease or insect problems.
No registration is required. For more information, contact the library at 330-683-1065.
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Ready to Learn
Ready to Learn is a special program Orrville Public Library offers to help soon-to-be-kindergartners get ready to begin school. Attendees will enjoy free activities that will involve numbers, printing, and cutting.
Each child attending this free event on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 or 7 p.m. will receive school supplies, a picture book, and kindergarten-readiness games for play at home over the summer.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Registration can be done online by clicking on the program title on our website calendar or by calling the children’s department at 330-683-1065. Class sizes are limited.
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Table Top Game Night
Adults & teens are invited to our Tabletop Game Night at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16.
Bring your favorite board or card game for an evening of entertainment and fun. We also have three games that you can play that evening, Timeline, Codenames, and King of Tokyo. Registration for this portion of the evening is not required.
The evening's feature game will be "Paper Tales." Grow and expand your fairytale kingdom and lead your characters to victory in this card-drafting game. Whose kingdom will rise above the rest? Reserve your spot to find out. Space is limited for this game.
Registration for "Paper Tales" can be done online by clicking on the program title on our website calendar or by calling the Reference Department at 330-683-1065.
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Wayne County Mini Maker Faire
Join us at Wayne County's 3rd annual Mini Maker Faire.
We will be available to talk about our new Memory Lab and all of its features. The Children's Department will be there to give a preview of the Summer Reading Program with Galaxy playdough.
Held at Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Road, this is a free family-friendly festival for all ages. You can learn how to solder, learn about drone flying, rocket building, 3D printing, woodworking, robotics and much more.
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May Book Club
Our May Book Club read is “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah.
The novel is about Ernt Allbright, a former POW, who returns from Vietnam a changed and volatile man. He ultimately moves his family to Alaska to live off the grid. As winter and 18 hours of darkness each day descends, the family fractures. How will 13-year-old Leni and her mother save themselves?
Books are available for checkout at our circulation desk in a variety of formats. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 for discussion. New members and occasional drop-ins are always welcome to the group.
For more information, contact the library at 330-683-1065.
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Opening Day
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Celebrate the start of summer and our Summer Reading Program by attending Opening Day.
Held on Saturday, June 1 from 10 am to noon, there will be games, fun, and prizes for all ages.
Enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, and get a free balloon. You'll be able to see a police car, fire truck, and construction vehicles up close. Watch for the costumed characters of the Cat in the Hat and Frog for a great photo op!
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