Happy November,

We have a busy month planned at the library, and I hope that you'll mark your calendars for some of our exciting events.

While your calendar is open, flip ahead to January, and "save the date" for January 24 at 6pm. We'll be welcoming author Michael Zadoorian to talk about his books that evening. In January we will also have book club discussions of two of Michael Zadoorian's books, Beautiful Music, and The Leisure Seeker, as well as a screening of the movie adaptation of The Leisure Seeker.

This newsletter covers adult events, but be sure to check out our events calendars online or at your favorite library location for details about programs for children and teens.

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: Author Reception: Sharon Hatfield

Main Library Annex

Thursday November 15, 6-8pm

Sharon Hatfield will be joining us to discuss her new book, Enchanted Ground: The Spirit Room of Jonathan Koons.

From the Publisher: In Enchanted Ground, Sharon Hatfield brings to life the true story of a nineteenth-century farmer-turned-medium, Jonathan Koons. One of thousands of mediums throughout the antebellum United States, he built a house in the hills outside Athen, Ohio, where it was said the dead spoke to the living, and where ancient spirits communicated the wisdom of the ages. Curious believers travelled from as far as New Orleans to this remote Appalachian cabin.

Sharon Hatfield is an award-winning journalist and nonfiction writer. Her interest in Appalachian letters and history led to her writing Never Seen the Moon: The Trials of Edith Maxwell and coediting An American Vein: Critical Readings in Appalachian Literature. She lives in Athens, Ohio, with her husband.

This month at Main Library

Board Game Night: Monday November 5, 6pm (Reference Area - Second Floor)

Come celebrate International Games Week with our collection of board games. Bring a friend, and meet some new ones!

Looking for an event for kids? Check out our Family Game Night on Wendesday November 7, 4-6pm in the Main Library Annex.

Emboridery Basics: Friday November 9, 10am (Reference Area - Second Floor)

Come and Join us for some tea & embroidery. Using basic hand embroidery stitches, you can create your own masterpiece. Instructor Patty Hanna will walk the class through 6 basic stitches. Whether you are a beginner, or have done hand embroidery before, all are welcome!

The class at Main Library and the one at Northside Branch will cover the same material. Please choose the location and time that works best for you. Registration required.

Tai Chi: Tuesday November 13, 5pm (Annex Room A)

Come try this gentle form of exercise! Participants should wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Our guest presenter is Pam Nichols, a certified Tai Chi instructor through the Tao Academy of Kansas City. This is the last class for the year. Pam will return January 8, 2019. Please register if you would like to receive an e-mail reminder.

Holiday Open House November 17, 12-4pm (Main Library)

Visit the library during Chillicothe's Downtown Open House. Adults and kids can enjoy refreshments and make a craft throughout the afternoon. We'll also have a storytime at 1:30pm

This month at Northside Branch

Emboridery Basics: Thursday November 8, 5pm (Myers Meeting Room)

Come and join us for some tea & embroidery. Using basic hand embroidery stitches, you can create your own masterpiece. Instructor Patty Hanna will walk the class through 6 basic stitches. Whether your are a beginner, or have done hand embroidery before, all are welcome! The class at Main Library and the one at Northside Branch will cover the same material. Please choose the location and time that works best for you. Registration Required.

Around the county this month:

Book Clubs:

Monday November 5, 6pm at Kingston Branch We will discuss Simon Brett's The Liar in the Library.
Wednesday November 7, 11am at Richmond Dale Branch We will discuss Lisa Scottoline's After Anna.
Monday November19, 6p at Paxton Branch We will discuss Christina Dodd's Dead Girl Running.
Wednesday November 21, 12pm at Paper City Coffee Our lunch-time book club will discuss Graham Moore's Last Days of Night.

Art & Crafts:

Build a Terrarium: Monday November 5, 5:30pm at Frankfort Branch** All supplies will be provided.
Beginner's Quilting: Tuesdays, 3pm at Paxton Branch Please call the branch or check online for a list of supplies. This month's photo features the quilt presented to disabled veteran Clint Kellis by the Bainbridge Busy Bee Quilters.
Adventures in Beginning Crochet: Tuesday November 6, 4:30pm at Mt. Logan Branch **
Quilters Circle: Wednesday November 14, 4pm at Huntington Branch
Sip & Paint: Monday Novermber 26, 5pm at Huntington Branch**
Adult Christmas Ornament Craft: Monday November 26, 6pm at South Salem Branch
Mini Winter Hat Tree Ornaments: Monday November 26, 6pm at Richmond Dale Branch

Cooking & Food:

Thanksgiving Tea and Sock Drive: Tuesday November 13, 6:30pm at South Salem Branch Put the 'giving' back in Thanksgiving. Bring new socks to be donated to the needy and your favorite recipe to share with friends over a cup of tea and snacks.
Library at the Downtown Open House: Friday November 16, 5-8pm Visit the library at the Downtown Holiday Open House! We will be decorating cookies outside of Julie's Shop on Paint, 92 North Paint Street. Come and design your own yummy holiday cookie with library staff. Julie's Shop will provide all the cookies and decor, so you can provide the creativity!

Other Events:

W alking Group/Playaway: Monday November 5, 5pm at Paxton Branch
The Underground Railroad in Greenfield: Monday November 5, 6:30pm at South Salem Branch
Discover Genealogy: Tuesday November 6, 4pm at Huntington Branch
Mindy McGinnis Presents: The Dirt Behind "Not a Drop to Drink" Wenesday November 28, 6:30pm at Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center Join Mindy McGinnis, award-winning YA author, for a spirited discussion about her book Not a Drop to Drink, and about the process of writing. This event will be held at the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center (895 Crouse Chapel Rd), and is co-sponsored by Pickaway County Library

Community Sponsored Events:

These are events that are organized by groups or organizations other than the library, but are held in library spaces, and are open to the public. Contact information for each event is provided on the Events page. The library does not advocate or endorse the policies or purposes of any group or individual using the library meeting room.

American Sign Language class: Thursdays at 5pm at the Main Library Annex
Jaycees Escape Room: Fridays and Saturday November at the Main Library Annex You have one hour to escape from the room. Find your way out by solving challenging puzzles. $20 per person / groups of 4-6 recommended. **Proceeds raised from this event benefit both the Chillicothe Jaycees and the Chillicothe & Ross County Public Lirbary.**
Gentle Yoga: Mondays at 9am at the Main Library Annex The library is closed Monday, November 12, so the yoga group will meet on Tuesday, November 13 that week.
Soil Testing Series: Wednesday November 14, 6pm at the Main Library Annex Sponsored by the OSU Extension Ross County Master Gardeners. This is a follow-up to the October class.

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

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