Good afternoon,

Welcome to September, National Library Card Sign-Up Month. If we haven't seen you in a while, stop by to make sure your library card is up-to-date!

September marks the transition from summer to fall. At the library, that means you'll find the last of our summer cooking series (pickles), a fall Paint Night, and a zombie-themed escape room. Speaking of zombies, our second annual Library After Dark event is coming up next month, so save the date. (Friday October 26 at 7pm.)

Have you voted for your favorite book in The Great American Read? PBS is celebrating reading with this fall series. You can still vote for your favorite book from their list of the top 100 this month.

Also this month is Banned Books Week (September 23-29). Check out a banned book, and celebrate your freedom to read.

As always, if you have any suggestions for future events, I'm happy to hear them.

See you at the library!

Liz

Adult Services Coordinator

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library

Featured Event: Escape Room

Northside Branch

Saturday September 22, noon-5pm

The zombies are coming! The zombies are coming! You're trapped during a zombie apocalypse. Do you have the brains to solve the clues and find a way out before time's up? Join us for a thrilling escape room challenge.

This adult program is also open to teens 15 and up, and you must register in order to participate.

This month at Main Library

Tai Chi: Tuesday September 11 & 25, 5pm (Annex Room A)

Instructor Pam Nichols will return this fall to teach Tai Chi at the library. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Come enjoy the many benefits of this gentle exercise.

Free Nutrition Classes: Fridays September 7 - November 2, 1pm (Annex Room D)

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is offering a FREE series of 9 workshops for adults caring for children. The workshops last 90 minutes each and are done in small groups. You will receive a free take-home tool each leson and a graduation certificate upon completing the series! Please register using the link above.

This month at Northside Branch

Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher: Sunday September 9, 3pm (Myers Meeting Room)

Peter Fletcher, classical guitarist, is back in Chillicothe! His current tour repertoire includes work by Bach, Satie and Paganini, among many others. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of beautiful music.

Put your garden to bed: Monday September 10, 8pm (Myers Meeting Room)

Set your garden up for success next season. Learn garden sanitation, and how to test soil and interpret results. We'll discuss the role of mulch and cover crops for effective overwintering. Part of the 2018 Ross County Backyard Farm & Garden series 'Tips for Effective Gardening.'

Fall Paint Night: Thursday September 13, 6pm (Myers Meeting Room)

Celebrate fall's beauty with a fun evening of painting. Beginners welcome, and all materials provided! Registration required.

Around the county this month:

Book Clubs:

Monday September 10, 6pm at Kingston Branch This month's book is Joan Hess' Pride v. Prejudice
Monday September 17, 6pm at Paxton Branch This month's book is Amy Tan's The Valley of Amazement
Wednesday September 19, 12pm at Paper City Coffee. Our lunch-time book club will be reading Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing this month.

Quilting:

Paint Nights:

Monday September 17, 5pm at Huntinton Branch **

Other Events:

** Registration required. Please click on any event title for more information.

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