GRAFTON-MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY || JANUARY - APRIL 2022 || REGISTER ONLINE AT GMPLIBRARY.ORG 7 Last Great Race on Earth: Iditarod Trail Talk Thursday, February 17, 6:30 PM Come learn about the Last Great Race on Earth: The Iditarod! Eleanor Csizmadia, a local enthusiast who knows and loves everything Iditarod, is excited to share the history of the race (with a Cleveland tie-in), the rules of the race, the dynamics that make it the most challenging race on earth, and how to follow it from the warmth of your own home! Mush on down and share in the excitement before Iditarod 2022 leaves the starting line! Grapevine Bracelets with Cleveland Rocks and Beads Tuesday, March 8, 6 PM Enjoy a fun and educational evening learning the art of jewelry making taught by Jennifer Gerard and her staff from Cleveland Rocks and Beads in Cleveland Heights. Participants will create beautiful beaded grapevine bracelets with unique hand-selected beads and cording. All materials and tools are provided. Doors Can Open! Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Monday, March 14, 6:30 PM Join Arielle Bowers, a vocational rehabilitation counselor from the State of Ohio, who will discuss the different types of services her office can provide to assist Ohioans with disabilities in the workplace. TechBytes: Ins and Outs of Using eBooks and More! Monday, January 10, 7 PM Tuesday, February 22, 10 AM Wednesday, March 16, 10 AM Thursday, April 7, 7 PM Drop in and find out how to get the latest ebooks and more for FREE using the Library's Overdrive app. Join Kim of the Library's Information Department as she goes through the basics of how to download digital books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos using Overdrive on your tablet or phone. No registration is required. TechBytes: Finding Lost Relatives With Ancestry Monday, February 7, 10 AM Drop-in and join reference librarian John as he delves into the amazing depths of Ancestry and other genealogy tools in search of photos, military records, passenger lists, and more to help complete your family tree. No registration is required! TechBytes: Strange Happenings in Grafton Thursday, March 31, 10 AM Join Fred Backstrom for a fun and educational look through some of the more unusual and outlandish historical photographs and news stories out of the Grafton area using the Library's Biblioboard resource. No registration required - just drop in! Fiber Arts With Lorain County Spinners and Weavers Guild Tuesday, March 29, 6 PM Join the Lorain County Spinners and Weavers for an exciting presentation on fiber arts including hands-on instruction with looms and spinning wheels. Materials are provided to each participant to create their very own project. Traveling Ohio's Magnificent State Parks Thursday, March 31, 6:30 PM Join Park Naturalist Richelle Gatto from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, who will speak about all of the wonderful state parks in Ohio and the fabulous amenities available as you plan your travel this summer. Join Melissa Platten of The Hive for an educational and relaxing session covering multiple types of meditation. Melissa will lead you through the techniques and show you how to train your mind to focus on what you want, expanding your attention span and ability to remain in the present moment. Handsewn Felt Chicks Monday, April, 4, 6 PM Learn simple blanket stitching and make these adorable, posable felt chicks you can use for spring decorating! They can fly, they can dance, they can do yoga...whatever you choose! All materials and tools needed are provided. How to Plan the Best Family Reunion Monday, April 25, 6 PM Join Debra Jean Pfendler, Genealogy Librarian at Stark County District Library, for this fun and informative program on how to plan and throw a successful family reunion. Having trouble with your laptop or phone? Want help digitizing your old photos or learning the best ways to organize and save them for the future? Need to learn how to use digital books with Overdrive for an upcoming trip? Tech Tutor appointments provide one-on-one assistance for all of your technology related questions. Call or visit the Information Desk to book an individual session with a tutor! ADULT PROGRAMMING TECHBYTES TECH TUTOR Programs require registration unless otherwise notated. Register starting December 15. Meditation with the Hive Saturday, April 2, 2 PM or Monday, April 11, 10 AM This program is funded by the Friends of the GMPL and Read Between the Wines Sponsors.
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