Betty Swickard from the Jefferson County Board of Elections was on hand at the Main Library of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County on Tuesday to answer questions and register voters as part of National Voter Registration Day. — Contributed
STEUBENVILLE — Grab-and-Go Mystery for adults starts Oct. 1 at all library locations. Stop in to pick up a grab-and-go bag that contains a mystery book, disposable coffee cup and spices to make a pumpkin-flavored coffee.
The mystery continues inside with a recipe that has a missing ingredient. “Don’t worry — we’ll enclose a clue for you to find it,” a spokesperson said.
It’s “Welcome back, Hogwarts,” as Grab-and-Go Harry Potter kits are ready for pick-up on Monday at all library locations. “Find everything you need to test your magical skills.”
A new StoryWalk book begins at Beatty Park. Starting Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, families can read “This Is a Taco” by Andrew Cangelose. Take children to the main library to pick up a prize after they finish reading the book.
Other activities and events on the calendar are:
From left, are Vincent, Sophia, and Nick Canella, the grandchildren of Gerald Checkler who donated a tank to the library in their honor. The tank houses Nancy and Drew, two Red Ear Slider turtles in the children’s area at the Schiappa Branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. — Contrib- uted
Main Library, (740) 282-9782
Adults: Drop in for a low-impact Tai Chi class on Tuesday at 10 a.m. It’s an hour long and is instructed by Michael Turrentine. Wear comfortable clothing.
Book Club will meet on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss “Dear Child” by Romy Hausmann. Call to register and borrow a copy of the book.
Visit the library to sit down and sample a new book to take home at a “Book Tasting” on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. “It’s a three-course meal of horror, thriller and true crime books that will be showcased with a restaurant feel,” the spokesperson said.
Light refreshments will be available. Registration is required.
Learn all about Cryptocurrency with Gene Zrinyi of Tri-State Financial Services on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Register in advance.
Children: Kids can paint an emoji face at the library on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. It’s for children ages 6-13. Register in advance.
Stop in anytime to make a craft on Sept. 29.
Adena Branch, (740) 546-3782
Children: Children ages 2-6 are invited to Story Hour on Monday at 5:30 p.m. Register by calling the library.
Grab-and-Go Story Time and Grab-and-Go Craft are available beginning Oct. 1 while supplies last.
Brilliant Branch, (740) 598-4028
Adults: Book Club will meet for discussion on Monday at 6 p.m. Call to join.
Children: Grab-and-Go Story Time is ready for checkout on Monday. This bag will include an activity to go along with the book “I Am a Bee” by Rebecca and James McDonald.
Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch, (740) 769-2090
Children: Grab-and-Go Story Time and Grab-and-Go Craft are available beginning Oct. 1 while supplies last.
Children ages 2-6 are invited to Story Hour on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Register by calling the library.
Schiappa Branch, (740) 264-6166
Adults: Join in to discuss “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Call to register and for a copy of the book.
Children: Toys that promote letter knowledge are available to children age 2-6 at Play and Learn the Alphabet on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Tiltonsville Branch, (740) 859-5163
Children: Grab-and-Go Story Time is ready for checkout on Monday. This bag will include an activity to go along with the book “I Am a Bee” by Rebecca and James McDonald.
Adults: Thriller Book Club will meet for discussion on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Call to join.
Toronto Branch, (740) 537-1262
Children: Tot Time for children ages 2-4 is scheduled at the library on Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear their pajamas. Call to register children for stories, songs and rhymes.
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