Pizza, pages book club meets
PERRYSBURG — Teens are invited to Pizza & Pages Book Club on Friday from 4:15-5:15 p.m. to
discuss “Ink and Bone” by Rachel Caine.
Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the
flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the library to deliver the content of the greatest works
of history instantly — but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden.
Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from
illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. Jess has been sent
to be his family’s spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the
Library’s service.
When his friend inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess
discovers that those who control the Great Library believe that knowledge is more valuable than any
human life — and soon both heretics and books will burn.
For more information, contact Crystal McNeal, teen librarian, at [email protected] or
419-874-3135 ext. 113.
Break-it Make-it appliances
Youth, ages 10 and up, or younger accompanied by an adult, are invited to the Wood County District Public
Library Children’s Place to investigate pumpkins on Saturday from 2-3 p.m. for Break-It &
Make-It with Home Depot.
Youth will take apart coffee makers, blenders and toasters to investigate the different parts that make
them work.
Break-It & Make-It with Home Depot is a hands-on program and monthly partnership between the
Children’s Place and Home Depot. Call the Children’s Place desk at 419-352-8253 with any questions.
See ‘Small Foot’ at Stony Ridge library
STONY RIDGE — There will be a a viewing of “Small Foot” on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the library, 5805
Fremont Pike.
The movie is 96 minutes long and participants may bring snacks. Everyone is welcome; no registration
required.
Lots to do in N. Baltimore
NORTH BALTIMORE — Join in Lego play or hear a story at the library, 230 N. Main St.
Lego play is Tuesday at 3 p.m. There will be a preschool storytime on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Make an edible craft on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Play bingo on Jan. 10 at 3 p.m.
Homeschoolers’ Book Talk
PERRYSBURG — Come to Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., for discussion about this month’s book
selection, “Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy” by Karen Foxlee. It will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. and is
for ages 8-12.
Unlikely heroine Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard doesn’t believe in anything that can’t be proven by
science. She and her sister Alice are still grieving for their dead mother when their father takes a job
in a strange museum in a city where it always snows. On her very first day in the museum Ophelia
discovers a boy locked away in a long forgotten room. He is a prisoner of Her Majesty the Snow Queen.
And he has been waiting for Ophelia’s help.
As Ophelia embarks on an incredible journey to rescue the boy everything that she believes will be
tested. Along the way she learns more and more about the boy’s own remarkable journey to reach her and
save the world. For more information, please contact Alyssa Bullock at 419-874-3135 ext. 127 or
[email protected]
Storybook Spotlight on ‘Pigs’
PERRYSBURG — Celebrate “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieszka at the Storybook
Spotlight program at Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. It is for ages
5-7.
There will be three building challenges and snacks. For more information, contact Melissa Tallis, youth
services coordinator, at [email protected] or at 419-874-3135 ext. 109.
Get critiques on writing
PERRYSBURG — The Write Stuff: Teen Writing Club will meet Wednesday at Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana
Ave., from 4-5 p.m.
Bring in pages you’ve written and want the group to look at, or come for the writing prompts and
exercises.
For more information, contact Crystal McNeal, teen librarian at [email protected] or
419-874-3135 ext. 113.
Homeschool Hangout at the library
The Children’s Place of Wood County District Public Library is collaborating with local homeschool
families to host a “homeschool hangout” each month at the library.
Students of all ages and their parents/guardians are welcome to participate in this friendly
get-together, with opportunities for conversation, resource sharing and play. As hosts, the Children’s
Place shares a variety of board games, as well as a Wii gaming system.
This month’s homeschool hangout will be on Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. For more information, contact the
Children’s Place staff at 419-352-8253.
Lego League Challenges
PERRYSBURG — Lego League: Lego League Challenges, for children ages 4 and older, will be held Jan. 17 at
Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., at 4:15 p.m.
A librarian will give challenges for the kids to complete during the hour-long program. Challenges may
include building the tallest tower, building the longest bridge or building a maze.