Family

Meet Evona Gaughan, owner of Gaughan Bee Dancin' in Medina, Ohio.  Evona will be here to talk about beginning beekeeping.
Those interested in beekeeping will learn the basics of beekeepking: local ordinances, where to place the hive, how to install bees and how to inspect a hive. This free family-friendly program is open to everyone.

Don’t miss a fun evening with Heavy Metal, a low brass trio of talented local musicians.
Playing a bass trombone, euphonium, and trombone, these three retired school teachers collectively have over 150 years of experience. Sam Mayes, former band director at Wadsworth High School and Central Intermediate school, plays the bass trombone. Steetsboro City Schools former band director, Ken Granville plays the euphonium, while Ray Harcar, former band director of Waterloo Local Schools, plays the trombone.
 

Kids of all ages and their parents or caregivers can join us for this all dance program to help children develop social, motor, listening, and pre-literacy skills.

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback.
As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence.  Clarence then shows George what his town would have
looked like if it hadn’t been for all of his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget suicide? Amazon.

On Tuesday, December 3, the library will host guest speaker Carl Quatraro, who will discuss the story behind the making of the
1946 Christmas classic. 
 

The Lake Erie Saxophone Quartet (LESQ) will perform a variety of music ranging from classical to romantic, and popular hits well into the 21st century. While most of their venues are Cleveland based, LESQ is always excited to take their distinct sound out of the city, and bring saxophone music to anyone will to listen and enjoy.

Guest speaker Carl Quatraro will discuss the story behind the making of the 1946 Christmas classic.  Learn about the initial idea
for the film, movie production, and how the film went from box-office disappointment to eventual holiday favorite.

The movie It's A Wonderful Life will be shown on Monday, December 2,  at 5:00 pm.

The Play and Learn program will provide an opportunity for children birth to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers to play with a variety of toys that promote pre-literacy and pre-reading skills. Pre-literacy skills are skills that children need before they begin to read.

Storytime is an interactive program for families which features stories, fingerplays and songs.  All ages are welcome.  No sign up is required for these sessions.

Throw on your favorite winter jammies for a gingerbread-themed family storytime. We will read books, sing songs, and create a craft. Then we will savor a gingerbread snack with hot chocolate while we watch Princess Poppy and Branch help the Bergens find a new holiday to celebrate. It will be the perfect way to end the day and celebrate the holiday season!

Steven Spielberg directed this adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved novel, which centers on the unlikely friendship between a lonely orphan named Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) and the titular "big friendly giant" (brought to life via a motion-capture performance from Mark Rylance).