Here we are in the dog days of summer,

This time of year, Sirius (the dog star) rises and sets around the same time as the sun. It's been known since ancient times as the dog days, and has been associated with hot, humid weather. (For Harry Potter fans, yes, Sirius is actually known as the dog star!)

Thank you to everyone who participated in Bookworm this summer! We had more adult participants than ever before. If you have feedback for next year, we would love to hear it.

After Bookworm wraps up, and before school starts, there is the Ross County Fair. You can visit the library booth at the Fair all this week! I hope to see you there.

Liz

Adult Services Coordinator

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library

Resume Writing Workshop

Main Library - Reference Area, Thursday August 15, 5:30pm

Your resume says a lot about you, and a good one can help you to make a favorable first impression when you apply for a job. This workshop will guide you through the process of creating a resume, help you learn how to highlight and promote your unique skills, write cover letters, navigate online job applications, brush up on interview techniques, and more.

You may wish to register ahead of time, though walk-ins are also welcome. Presented with support from the Employment First Council of Ross County.

This month at Main Library

Garden Check! Tuesday August 13 and 27th, 10am (Main Library Courtyard)

Come see what's happening in the garden. Help water and take care of the plants, and learn about gardening. Garden helpers will share the veggies we grow!

This month at Northside Branch

Novels at Night: Thursday August 8, 6:30pm (Conference 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. Here is what we'll be reading this summer-fall:

August 8: Emily X.R. Pan's The Astonishing Color of After

September 12: Erica Bauermeister's The School of Essential Ingredients

Galaxy Paint Night: Wednesday August 14, 6-7:30pm (Myers Meeting Room)

Adults, please join us for a celestial night of painting. Beginners welcome, and all materials provided! Registration Required.

Around the county this month:

Book Clubs:

Wednesday August 7, 11am at Richmond Dale Branch We will discuss Karen Cleveland's Need to Know. In September, we will discuss Fern Michaels' Deep Harbor
Monday August 12, 6pm at Kingston Branch We will discuss Sally Goldenbaum's Murder Wears Mittens.
Monday August 19, 6pm at Paxton Branch
Wednesday August 21, 12pm at Paper City Coffee (47 S Paint St) We will discuss Maria Semple's Where'd You Go Bernadette? in August, and Nadia Hashimi's When the Moon is Low in September.

Art & Crafts:

Sip & Paint: Monday August 5, 6pm at Huntington Branch**
Beginner's Quilting: Tuesdays, 3pm at Paxton Branch Please contact the branch for details.
Make Sugar Scrub: Monday August 19, 6pm at Richmond Dale

Other Events:

Discover Genealogy: Tuesday August 6, 3pm at Huntington 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.

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

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