Good afternoon,

Happy New Year! We navigated many surprises in 2020, and I'm glad to welcome 2021. I hope you enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season. I for one have enjoyed the snow we received a few times last month, though I know not everyone feels the same.

All 9 library locations are currently offering curbside service during limited hours (drive-through at Northside Branch). Please visit www.crcpl.org/curbside for details about hours and how to access services while our buildings are closed to the public.

Our county branches' "take and make" activity kits continue to be a hit. Each kit includes materials and instructions for a fun craft or other activity. Please contact your local branch for details.

I'm pleased to introduce the library's new Peer Support Specialist, Heather Osborne. Heather is available to help people find resources in the community, or just to talk to anyone who needs someone to listen. She's offering a series of drop-in Zoom chats this month, so this is a great chance to meet her (details below).

I'm also excited to announce the return of game night! This month, we'll be playing Among Us. Whether you're already a fan, or want to see what it's all about, register now so we can get you instructions on how to join us.

As always, if you have suggestions for library events, I love to hear them. See you at the library!

Liz

Adult Services Manager

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library

Drop-in Chat With a Peer

Thursdays in January, 2-3pm

This is a weekly drop-in chat with our new Peer Support Specialist, Heather Osborne. Heather is available to help with finding resources in Ross County for treatment, mental health, or just to talk.

This weekly drop-in will happen via Zoom. Join us for a few minutes, or the whole hour. Please register for each session you plan to attend so we can send you the link!

Cooking and crafts

Virtual Cooking Class: Tuesdays in January, 4:30pm (live streamed)

Johnna is back with more recipes and tips in this virtual cooking series. Classes will alternate between adult and kids' recipes, but you're welcome to tune in for all of them!

Visit our Facebook and YouTube pages to watch the classes live.

Here's the schedule:

January 5: Apple Tuna Sandwich/Pocket Fruit Pies (adults)

January 12: Chewy Fruit & Nut Bars/Trail Treat (kids)

January 19: Mashed Cauliflower/Cauliflower tots (adults)

January 26: Parmesan Zucchini Coins/Apple Salad (kids)

Thank you to the OSU Ross County Extension Office for presenting this series.

Make it Monday - String Art, January 11, 4pm (live streamed)

It's amazing what pretty things you can make with a little bit of string and some cardboard. In this class, I'll show you how to make a star and give you some ideas for other things you can make.

Registered participants will be able to pick up a kit of materials at Main, Northside, or Mt Logan.

This event will live-stream on our Facebook and YouTube pages.

Book Clubs

Virtual Novels at Night: Thursday January 14, 7-8pm (Zoom)

New time starting this month! Join us virtually for our Book Club meeting. We'll be discussing William Kent Krueger's This Tender Land. It's available from Hoopla as an eAudiobook and from The Ohio Digital Library (Libby) as an eBook. There are also copies available for curbside/drive through pick up at Main Library and the Northside Branch. As always, please feel free to attend even if you have not read the book.

You must register for this event. When you register, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

Virtual Brown Bag Book Club: Wednesday January 20 at noon (Zoom)

Join us virtually for this month's Book Club meeting. We'll be discussing Lisa Wingate's Before We Were Yours. A few copies of the book are available from the Ohio Digital Library (Libby) as an eBook or an eAudiobook. There are also copies available for curbside/drive through pick up at the Northside Branch and Main Library.

You must register for this event. When you register, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

Adult Game Night! Among Us: Monday January 25, 7pm (virtual)

Come show us your skills on "Among Us"! Please register so we can send you a room code so you can join us in the game. (We're also available to help you get set up, if you've never played before. Please let us know when registering.)

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