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See Author Lisa Genova
Sunday, Jan. 26 | 2 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.Acclaimed as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science, Lisa Genova is the New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice, adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart. Her new novel is More or Less Maddy.
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Free Movie Screening
Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 6 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Auditorium)Our friends at WOSU present “Free for All: The Public Library.” The film chronicles the evolution of the nation’s public libraries, tracing the battles over who can enter, what belongs there and who makes these decisions, while exploring how public commons are defined and defended. Click below to reserve your seat.
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Storytime with Disney On Ice
Thursday, Jan. 30 | 10:30 a.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Reading Room – Second Floor)Experience the enchantment of Disney On Ice through stories, songs, rhymes and puppets. Join us for a special Storytime with tales from Disney’s Frozen and Encanto. Dressing up is encouraged!
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto at Nationwide Arena, Jan. 30-Feb. 2.
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Free Class: Starting a Small Business in Ohio
Thursday, Jan. 30 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)Have a great business idea but unsure where to start? Join Business Librarian Ryan Frick who will share essential next steps and point you to critical resources and local organizations that support entrepreneurs.
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See Author Amber McBride
Friday, Jan. 31 | 10 a.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.McBride’s work has been published in literary magazines including Ploughshares and Provincetown Arts. Her debut young adult novel, Me (Moth), was a finalist for the National Book Award and won the 2022 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent.
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Authors at the Library
We’re bringing you authors you love plus up-and-coming authors to discover.
Teachers and
Homeschool Parents:
Sign Up Your Class for Winter Reading Challenge Jan. 6-Feb. 28.
Stop in any location for details.
Teachers and
Homeschool Parents:
Sign Up Your Class for
Winter Reading Challenge
Jan. 6-Feb. 28.
Stop in any location for details.
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