Good afternoon,

May is here, and at the library that means we're busy getting ready for Bookworm. Our summer reading program is in its 65th year, and we think that's something to celebrate. Although the program started out just for kids, we've invited adults to participate for several years now too. Early registration starts in mid-May, so be on the lookout.

The library will be closed on Sundays for the summer, starting on May 26. We will also be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

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

Military Appreciation Picnic

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse: Saturday May 18, 11am-1pm

7th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic at the Library

Food Games Raffles

Prizes generously donated by local businesses

Honor our military heroes past and present

This month at Main Library

Tips for Effective Gardening - Containers and Raised Beds: Monday May 6, 6pm (Main Library Annex)

Containers and raised beds are simple ways to get started in gardening. Hands-on: Containers and plants will be available for hands-on planting and to take home. Registration is required for hands-on portion.

Preparing and Planting Raised Beds: Wednesday May 8, 5-7pm (Main Library Annex)

Learn to prepare a garden bed for the new season. This will be a hands-on evening of preparing and planting our raised beds for the season. If you have a favorite pair of gardening gloves or tool you would like to use, feel free to bring them

Knit and Crochet at Lunch: Friday May 10, noon-2pm (Main Library 2nd floor)

Looking for something to do on your lunch break? Come knit or crochet with us. Feel free to bring whatever project you're working on! We'll have some yarn and patterns on hand in case you need inspiration. Beginners are welcome! Stop by for whatever amount of time you're available.

Tai Chi: Tuesday May 14, 5pm (Main Library Annex)

Come enjoy this gentle, standing form of exercise, which helps with balance and mobility! Please wear comfortable clothing. Our guest presenter is Pam Nichols, a certified Tai Chi instructor through the Tao Academy of Kansas City. This is the last class before our summer break, so come check it out!

This month at Northside Branch

Novels at Night: Thursday May 9, 6:30pm (Myers Meeting Room)

Our evening book club meets the 2nd Thursday of every month! Copies of each month's book are available several weeks ahead of time at the Main Library and the Northside Branch. This month we're reading M. L. Stedman's The Light Between Oceans

Free Cooking Classes! Wednesday May 15 and 22, 5pm (Myers Meeting Room)

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 learn:

-Healthy food choices and kid friendly recipes

-New cooking skills

- How to keep food safe

You will receive a free cooking tool at each class!

Registration required

Around the county this month:

Book Clubs:

Wednesday May 1, 11am at Richmond Dale Branch In June we'll discuss Debbie Macomber's If Not For You.
Monday May 13, 6pm at Kingston Branch We will discuss Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone in May, and in June we'll read Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin 10.
Wednesday May 15, 12pm at Paper City Coffee (47 S Paint St) We will discuss Nathan Hill's The Nix in May, and Fannie Flagg's Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe in June
Monday May 20, 6pm at Paxton Branch We will discuss Annie Hartnett's Rabbit Cake in May.

Art & Crafts:

Sip & Paint: Monday May 6, 5pm at Huntington Branch**
Beginner's Quilting: Tuesdays, 3pm at Paxton Branch Please call the branch or check online for a list of supplies.
Decoupage Picture Frames: Thursday May 9, 4pm at Mt. Logan Branch**
Coffee Filter Wreath: Monday May 20, 6pm at Richmond Dale Branch**

Other Events:

Spring Seed Exchange: Monday May 6, 6pm at South Salem Branch
Discover Genealogy: Tuesday May 7, 4pm at Huntington Branch
Library Board Meeting: Wednesday May 8, 4pm at Huntington Branch. This special Board meeting will celebrate our renovations at that location. Refreshments will be served.
Visit the Library at the Chillicothe Farmer's Market: Saturday May 11, 8am-noon
Friends of the Library Meeting: Monday May 13, 6:30pm in Main Library Annex Room D
Containers and Raised Beds: Monday May 13th, 6pm at Frankfort Branch
Yoga Classes: Monday May 13, 6pm at Paxton Branch **
Adult Plant Shower: Monda May 20, 5pm at Paxton Branch

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.

Veteran's Coffee Social: Wednesdays 9:30-11am at Northside Branch
Resume Workshop: Thursday May 2, 5:30-7:30 at Northside Branch **
Gentle Yoga: Mondays at 9am at the Main Library Annex (The library is closed on Monday May 27, so class will be on Tuesday that week.)
Produce Giveaway: Wednesday May 8, 9am-1pm
American Sign Language Class: Thursdays until June 6, 5pm at Main Library Annex. This class is offered by the Deaf Services Center. Please contact Megan at 740-370-4401 to register.
Suicide Prevention Breakfast: Friday May 17, 8am at the Main Library Annex

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

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