Wax Paper Lantern - Marietta
On Tuesday, December 17th from 3 to 5 pm stop by and make a Wax Paper Lantern as a beautiful decoration for the holidays. All ages will enjoy this program; however an iron will be in use, so young children will need supervision. Using wax paper, crayons, and popsicle sticks, you can add some colorful light to any room. All supplies are provided. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x219.
Make It/Take It: DIY Crafts for Kids - Barlow Branch
On Tuesday, December 17 between 3:30 and 5 pm, those ages 5-14 can drop in and make a craft while supplies last. No registration is required. Question? Call 740-678-0103.
WTB: Walking Through the Books - Barlow
Do you want to get exercise, but don't want to walk in hot and humid weather? Join us each Wednesday morning to walk through the book stacks, in a level, climate-controlled walking maze 9-10 am. Coffee & tea will be available after your walk. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required.
Tabletop RPG Club - Barlow
EVERY Wednesday, 4 -5:30 pm, those in 5-12 grade can participate in weekly fantasy tabletop role-playing game sessions. This includes beginning or experienced players. Registration is required by stopping by the library or calling 740-678-0103.
Teen Game Night - Belpre
EVERY Wednesday at 4 pm, 12-18-year-olds can join our weekly teen Pathfinder role-playing group (it's like D&D) for adventure & snacks. Registration is required by calling 740-423-8381.
Holiday Ornament Decorating - Marietta
On Wednesday, December 18 at 4 pm, those ages 5-12 can stop by the library and create a custom holiday ornament. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x219.
Homeschool Hangout Kids - Belpre
On Thursdays at 2 pm, homeschoolers under the age of 12 can come to hang out for some social time with their peers. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381.
Teen ALLY Club - Barlow
On Thursday, December 19 at 2:45 pm the ALLY Club teens will be making DIY gifts and goodies. Snacks will also be available. Busing options will require calling the library to sign up and sending a note to the school in advance. For more information or to sign up, contact the library at 740-678-0103. **ALLY Club is open to local homeschool families too! Just drop your child off at the library by 2:45 pm.**
Homeschool Hangout Teens - Belpre
On Thursdays at 3 pm, homeschoolers ages 12+ can come to hang out for some social time with their peers. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381.
Puzzle Competition - Marietta
On Thursday, December 19, at 5:30 p.m., five teams of four to five people ages 14+ will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle. The team that completes the puzzle first or gets the farthest before 6:55 p.m. wins a prize. Registration is required by calling 740-373-1057.
Story Time - Belpre
On Fridays at 10:30 am, kids ages 3 to 5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a fun and educational introduction to the alphabet & the world around them. Each week will feature a letter or theme and families will have the opportunity to take home an enrichment packet to continue their learning throughout the week! No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381.
Rube Goldberg Machine Competition - Barlow
The Barlow Library will put together a Rube Goldberg Competition team that is available and suitable for grades 2 and above. Join the team to help us design an RBG machine to "feed a pet". Our 1st meeting will be on Friday, Dec. 20, 3-4 pm for discussion and brainstorming. We will meet again on Friday, Dec. 27th to construct our machine. Our final meeting will be Friday, Jan. 3rd to film the machine in operation to submit to the online contest.