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Events for Adults Genealogy Anonymous Last Wednesday of each month@5p Meeting Room 1 Come learn tips and tricks to find those long-lost relatives. Are you related to anyone famous... or infamous? Learn how to find out! Knit & Crochet Club Monday @6p March 10 & 24 April 7 & 21 May 5 & 19 Auditorium Knitters & crocheters of all ages and abilities are meeting together to create projects, learn from each other, and hang out. Anime and Manga Club The 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month@6:30p Meeting Room 2 Join us to watch anime, discuss manga, and share recommendations. This program is intended for patrons 14+. Patrons 11 years and older may participate with written consent from their parent/guardian. Lima Writers Saturday, March 1@2p Meeting Room 2 Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback, and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion: Better to Give and Receive (Feedback) Pokémon Trivia Monday, March 3@6p Memorial Book Room Celebrate National Pokemon Day with this Pokemon battle of wits! Craft Kit: Birthday Cards Kits available beginning March 3rd Happy birthday to you! Pick up a craft kit to make a trio of beautiful birthday cards. Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, March 15@12p-4p Meeting Room 2 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16 and up. Registration required and opens March 8@9a. Exploring Ireland Monday, March 17@6p Memorial Book Room Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as we explore the music, dance, and places of Ireland. Chocolate Trivia Thursday, March 27@3p Memorial Book Room Test your chocolate knowledge! Do you know what goes into making chocolate, or the history of this delicious treat? Taste different types as you compete for a prize. Color Yourself Calm: St. Patrick’s Day Friday, March 28@12p Auditorium Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack & drink. Lima Writers Saturday, April 5@2p Meeting Room 2 Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion: The Art of Comedy The Power of Pollinators Tuesday, April 8@6p Auditorium Join a naturalist from the Johnny Appleseed Park District to learn about pollinators - the birds and bugs that help sustain the world. Register by April 7th at jampd.com. Rick Steves’ Paris: Regal & Intimate Wednesday, April 9@6p Auditorium Watch this half-hour program on Paris with us, then discuss your favorite highlights while we enjoy French delights and treats. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, April 12@12p-4p Auditorium Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16 and up. Registration required and opens April 5@9a. Rustic Spring Eggs Kits available beginning April 14th Decorate a trio of spring eggs using burlap and lace to make a country chic spring decoration. Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+. BINGO for Books: Gardens & Gardening Thursday, April 17@1p Memorial Book Room We’re playing BINGO with books about gardens & gardening. Play BINGO; win books. Tasting History: A culinary stroll through time. Wednesday, April 23@6:30p Auditorium Take a tasty stroll through history and learn about the ancient’s snacks, medieval treats, and Victorian delights. Samples will be provided. Registration required and is open now! Color Yourself Calm: Classic Cartoon Characters Friday, April 25@12p Auditorium Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages featuring characters like Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack & drink. Lima Writers Saturday, May 3@2p Meeting Room 2 Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback, and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion: 100 Words Paper Flowers & Flower Arranging Craft Kit Kits available beginning May 7th Pick up a craft kit to make a variety of fun spring flowers and a vase. Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, May 10@12p-4p Auditorium Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16 and up. Registration required and opens May 3@9a. Discover Your Library Wednesday, May 14@2p Memorial Book Room How do you navigate the catalog? What online databases are available? What can you borrow besides books? We will cover these questions and more to help you discover YOUR library! Recipe Swap Thursday, May 29@6:15p Come in with your favorite recipes and share them with others! Paper and pencils will be provided so that you can write the tastiest ones down. Color Yourself Calm: Bicycles Friday, May 30@12p Auditorium Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages featuring bicycles. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack & drink.
Make Your Own Mosaic Thursday, April 10@6p Auditorium Create a simple mosaic art piece. For ages 8-12. Registration begins April 3rd. Tissue Paper Press Art Monday, April 14@6p Make art using a pencil, glue, and tissue paper. For ages 6-12. Registration begins April 7th. Titanic Activities Tuesday, April 15@5:30p Auditorium Experience the Titanic with various activities. For ages 6-12. Registration begins April 1st. Easter Cards Wednesday, April 16@1-7p Drop in to make a bunny Easter card. For ages 3-12. Slime Time Thursday, April 17@6p Auditorium Let’s make slime! For ages 6-12. Registration begins April 10th. Pioneer Day Saturday, April 19@9a-4p Drop in to make pioneer-themed crafts and enjoy pioneer-themed activities. For ages 3-10. Craft Drop-In Monday, April 21@5-7p Drop in to make a craft. For ages 3-12. Glow-in-the-Dark Putt Putt Saturday, April 26@1:30p Auditorium Have you ever played putt putt in the dark? If not, come and play! For ages 6-12. Registration begins March 29nd. May 3rd Saturday, May 3@2:30 Auditorium Prepare for May the 4th by taking part in a Star Wars themed obstacle course. For ages 5-12. Registration begins April 19th. Events for Kids & Family Craft Drop-In Saturday, March 1@10a-12p Drop in to make a craft. For ages 3-12. Mardi Gras Party Tuesday, March 4@9a-5p Drop in to create your own Mardi Gras mask and take home festive beads. While supplies last. For ages 3-12. Baby-Toddler Play Time Tuesdays@10a March 4 & 18 April 1, 15, & 29 Join us for an hour of free play and social time. For ages birth-2. Mornings with the Maestro Saturday, March 8@10:30a Auditorium Join us as musicians from the Lima Symphony Orchestra presents an interactive musical program for kids of all ages. Baby-Toddler Story Time Tuesdays@10a March 11 & 25 April 8 & 22 May 6 Join us for fun stories, songs, and more. This program is geared towards ages birth-2. Magna-Tile Play Wednesday, March 12@9a-7p Drop in to play with Magna-Tiles. For ages 2-12. Family Friday Story Time Fridays@10a March 14 & 28 April 11 & 25 May 9 Join us for fun stories, songs, and more. This program is geared towards ages 3-5. Stuffed Animal Hospital Saturday, March 15@9a-4p Drop in to have your stuffed animal have a checkup. For ages 2-6. * All programs take place in Youth Services unless otherwise noted. Caregivers should attend programs with child. Spots requiring registration will be held for 10 minutes past start time, then will be opened to walk-ins. Rainbow Twirlers Monday, March 17@12p Memorial Book Room Make something special to help celebrate St. Patrick Day. For ages 2-6. Registration begins March 3rd. Foil Art Monday, March 17@6p Make art using different colored foil. For ages 6-12. Registration begins March 10. Bead Fun Tuesday, March 18@1-7p Drop in to create an item using beads. For ages 4-12. Nature Pinch Pots Thursday, March 20@6p Auditorium Join us to make a nature-themed pinch pot. For ages 6-12. Registration begins March 13. Purple Activities Tuesday, March 25@11-7p It’s National Purple Day! Drop in to do fun purple activities. For ages 3-12. Mini Mindfulness Saturday, March 29@10a Meeting Room 2 Join us for mindfulness activities and learning methods for getting out of your head and into the moment. For ages 8-12. Registration begins March 22. Rainbow Drawings Tuesday, April 1@12-7p Drop in to draw with rainbow crayons. For ages 2-12. Restaurant Play Friday, April 4@10a-12p Drop in to pretend play Restaurant with play food and accessories. For ages 2-6. Mornings with the Maestro Saturday, April 5@10:30a Auditorium Join us as musicians from the Lima Symphony Orchestra present an interactive musical program for kids of all ages. Mother’s Day Gift Wednesday, May 7@10a-5p Drop in to make a Mother’s Day gift to give to someone special. For ages 3-12. While supplies last. Bouncy Ball Bonanza Thursday, May 8@6p Auditorium Make your own bouncy ball. For ages 6-12. Registration begins May 1st. Craft Drop-In Wednesday, May 14@2-4p Drop in to make a craft. For ages 3-12. Decorate a Rock Thursday, May 15@5:30p Memorial Book Room Decorate a rock and have it displayed in the Youth Services Department. For ages 3-12. Registration begins May 1st. Sticker Turtles Friday, May 23@10a-4p Drop in to make a turtle picture with stickers. For ages 2-12. Giant Game Day Saturday, May 24@10a-3p Drop in to play a giant game. For ages 3-12. Take-Home Terrariums Saturday, May 31@10a Auditorium Design and fill your own terrarium to take home. For ages 5-12. Registration begins May 24th.
Teen Events Book Clubs The Bad Women’s Ball by Victoria Mas Tuesday, April 15@4p Board Room The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Tuesday, May 20@4p Memorial Book Room Duct Tape Journals March 4th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Take a plain notebook and make it your own. Zines March 11th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Make a personal ‘zine about anything you want! Voodoo String Dolls March 18th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Create a one of a kind voodoo doll from everyday supplies. Just please don’t curse the librarians! VR Night March 25th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Come take your turn with our VR headset games. Faux Taxidermy April 1st 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot If you’ve ever wanted to display some cool bugs, but without the killing of said bugs, this is for you! Create a ‘taxidermy’ bug display for your room! Plush Balloon Animals April 8th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Make a balloon animal guaranteed not to pop and scare you. Self Portraits April 15th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Paint a self-portrait. Show others how you see yourself. Trivia Night April 22nd 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Are you the champ of useless knowledge? Prove it! Page Turners First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston Thriller Wednesday, March 19@5:30p Auditorium Toto by A.J. Hackwith Fantasy Wednesday, April 16@5:30p Auditorium Over My Dead Body by Maz Evans Mystery Wednesday, May 21@5:30p Auditorium Happy Bookers Silent Book Club Bring along the book you’re currently reading, one that’s been on your list for awhile, or a recommendation from a friend. Discussion is not expected. Game Night April 29th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Pick your favorite game from our game shelf and let’s play! Hobbit Door May 6th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Design a hobbit door for the hobbit in your life. Clay Sculpting May 13th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Show off your art chops and create a sculpture – of anything you can imagine. CD Painting May 20th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Create a representation of your favorite song on a unique canvas – an old CD. Uno May 27th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Let’s play Uno! March 20 6:30-7:30p Lima Library Quiet Room April 17 6:30-7:30p Lima Library Quiet Room May 22 6:30-7:30p Lima Library Quiet Room The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Tuesday, March 18@4p Memorial Book Room Dungeons & Dragons Info & Interest Meeting Calling all teens interested in Dungeons & Dragons! March 6@4p an Information and Interest meeting will be held in the Teen Room to guage interest in starting a teen campaign. Talk characters and campaigns with new friends! Online Author Talks Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult The Thrill of Writing Action & Adventure: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz Can’t make an in-person event but want to hear more from your favorite authors? Register for these on-line talks with favored authors or revisit them at your convience by scanning the QR codes or visiting limalibrary.com/content/author-talks. March 26th@7p April 2nd@7p April 24th@7p
Branch Events Cairo Elida Euchre Club Saturday, March 1@10a Saturday, April 5@10a Saturday, May 3@10a Meet other local people interested in Euchre. Share experiences and encourage each other! BINGO! Monday, March 3@1p Have a free afternoon? Make your way to the library for a few rounds of bingo and some awesome prizes. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Storytime Wednesday, March 5@11:30a Learn about blindness and Braille with a special guest. Join us for stories, crafts, and fun surprises. All ages welcome. Plantable Bookmark Monday, March 10th With little water and minimum care, your seed paper bookmark will come to life. Drop-in any time to participate. Johnny Appleseed Park Day Wednesday, March 12@11:30a Join us for stories, crafts, and some fun surprises. All ages are welcome. Make Your Own Wall Collage Thursday, March 13@5p Create a wall collage that will fit your room decor style. Color Yourself Calm Monday, March 24th Drop-in for a selection of adult coloring. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Travels with Senior Citizens Services Monday, March 31@2p Jacki Duffy from SCS will tell us all about the trips Senior Citizens Services will be taking during 2025. Easter Bunny Carrot Ribbon Art Monday, April 7@2p Join us as we make a cute craft for Easter. April Storytime Wednesday, April 9 @11:30a Wednesday, April 23 @ 11:30a Join us for stories, crafts, and some fun surprises. All ages are welcome. Kids Take and Make March, April, and May Free take and make craft kits for kids. While supplies last. Teen DIY March, April, and May Craft kits are available at the beginning of each month, while supplies last. Adult Craft Kit April and May Drop in for a free take and make craft kit, while supplies last. Maple Syrup Fun Thursday, March 13@Noon Get ready for some sweet knowledge! Doreen from Johnny Appleseed is swinging by to spill the sticky secrets of maple syrup. Registration is required. Author Talk Wednesday, March 19@4p Join local author, Tasha Sheipline, for a writer’s workshop focused on the writer’s journey to publication. This author talk will cover everything from idea generation through the process of publishing your own book. Registration is required. Deb’s Dogs Adoption Thursday, April 10@Noon Stop at the Elida Branch for a tail-wagging good time with Deb’s Dogs Doggie Adoption Extravaganza! Not only can you meet some adorable pups looking for their forever homes, but kids will also get to adopt their very own stuffed animal dog! Just a heads up, don’t forget to register. Knitting with Olga Thursday, April 17@3p Adults, want to learn how to knit? Olga Rode will be in to teach us how! Registration is required. Crafts for the Uncrafty Thursday, May 1@4p Crafts for the creatively challenged! Perfect for adults who think glue sticks are a mystery. Registration is required. Meet the Animals! Thursday, May 8@Noon Get ready for a barnyard bash! Traci Bitler from Little Riverbend Farm is bringing her fabulous farm friends to the parking lot! Don’t forget to register, or you might miss out on the animal antics! Reading Café Book Club Join us on the 2nd Wednesday for a book discussion. A Girl Called Samson by: Amy Harmon Wednesday, March 12@3p The Drowning Woman by: Robyn Harding Wednesday, April 9@3p Same Bright Stars by: Ethan Joella Wednesday, May 14@3p Adult & Teen Craft: Diamond Dot Art Monday, April 14th Make Diamond Dot Art at the branch or “Take & Make” at home. Supplies are limited. Teen Coloring Thursday, April 17@5p Come to the Library and chill out coloring. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Star Wars Craft Day Thursday, May 1st Prepare for Star Wars Day. We will have crafts all day to make so you are ready for MAY THE FOURTH! May Storytime Wednesday, May 7@11:30a Wednesday, May 21@ 11:30a Join us for stories, crafts, and fun surprises. All ages are welcome. Abstract Painting for Adults Monday, May 12@4p Try your hand at abstract painting done with artists palette knives. We will have everything you need to try it out. Railcar Tagging Thursday, May 22@5p Come try being a graffiti artist. We will be trying creative lettering with paint markers on paper rail cars. Reading Between the Spines Book Club Join us for a fun book discussion! Don’t Believe It by Charlie Donlea Tuesday, March 25@5p Tobacco Wives by: Adele Myers Tuesday, May 27@5p Falling by: TJ Newman Tuesday, April 22@5p
Lafayette Spencerville Kids Take and Make Kits Tuesday, April 1st & May 6th. Drop in on the first Tuesday of the month to grab a craft kit to go. While supplies last. Story Time Wednesday, March 12 & April 16@11a Join us for stories, crafts and a snack. All ages are welcome. Open Play 11a-2p March 26: On the Farm April 30: LEGOS May 28: Dinosaur Races Drop in for play time! Kids visiting can receive a prize related to the theme of the month. Parents are required to stay and supervise their children. Oculus by Appointment Call us and set up an appointment to use our Oculus Quest! Ages 10 and up are invited to make an hour-long appointment. Mystery Kits Tuesday, March 4th Drop in all month long to receive a mystery craft kit. All ages are welcome to participate. While supplies last. Teen/Adult Saint Patrick’s Day Kit Tuesday, March 11th Stop into the library to pick up a Saint Patrick’s Day wood bead garland craft kit. While supplies last Teen/Adult Craft Tuesday, March 18th Stop in at any point in the day to make a craft at the library. Supplies provided, new craft every month. While supplies last. Teen/Adult Open Game Day Wednesday, April 9th Stop in to hang out and play board games with other patrons. Warm beverages are provided! Open Craft: Earth Day Craft April 22nd-24th Join us in celebrating Earth Day by doing a recycled magazine craft. For ages 8 and older. While supplies last! Recipe Showdown! March 3rd-22th Adults are encouraged to join in this exciting cooking challenge! Create your own dish at home using the three secret ingredients found in your mystery bag. Pick up your mystery bag beginning Monday, March 3rd. Storytime Friday, March 7@10:30a Bring a stuffed animal friend to visit with local veterinarian Dr. Higgins. He will be here to read a story and check over your stuffed animal. iGen Wednesday, March 12@3p Teens are welcome to stop by the library, have a snack, and make clay creations. Beyond the Books Tuesday, March 18@4:30p Bring a friend along and learn how to embroider. For adults only. Free Time Friday Friday, March 21@10:30a Ages 5 and under are welcome to visit the library and play with our sensory bin. iGen Wednesday, March 26@3p Teens can stop by the library, have a snack, play with our VR headset or make Perler Bead creations. Storytime Friday, April 4@10:30a Wear your silliest socks and shoes while we read a story, make a craft, and have a snack. iGen Wednesday, April 9@3p Teens are invited to visit the library, make pom pom fish, and have a snack. Beyond the Books Tuesday, April 15@4:30p Spend a fun evening decorating flowerpots with fabric. For adults only. 2nd Wednesday Book Club Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a book chat. Garden Seed Handout April 15th-17th Stop into the library to grab a free seed packet to take home with you. While supplies last. LEGO Contest May 6th- 16th Join us for our second annual LEGO contest at the Lafayette Branch! Use the LEGOs provided to compete for a chance to win an exciting new LEGO set. Judging will take place from May 20- 29, with winners determined by votes for the grand prizes. This program is open to children aged 8 and older, as well as teens and adults. Teen/Adult Craft: Cherry Blossom Painting May 20th-22nd Stop in and make a cherry blossom painting using the end of a soda bottle. All supplies provided, while they last. Story Time: Cats Wednesday, May 21@11a Stop in for a purrfect story time. All ages are welcome to listen to cat themed stories, make a cat bag puppet to take home and do a cat activity before the program is over. Falling by: TJ Newman Wednesday, March 12@10:30a Two-Family House by: Lynda Cohen Loigman Wednesday, April 9@10:30a The One by: John Marrs Wednesday, May 14@10:30a Free Time Friday Friday, April 18@10:30a Kids 5 and under are invited to the library to play with our Magna Tiles. iGen Wednesday, April 23@3p Teens can stop by the library, have a snack, make Perler Bead creations, or play with our VR headset. Take and Make Mother’s Day Craft Monday, May 5th Stop by the library and pick up a Mother’s Day craft. iGen Wednesday, May 14@3p Teens can stop by the library, have a snack, and make a rocket. Activity subject to weather. Adult Silent Book Club Thursday, March 27@5p Thursday, April 24@5p Thursday, May 29@5p Bring your own book and read with us. No participation or sign-up required, just come enjoy some company, coffee, snacks and whatever good book you’re reading.
Main Library 650 W. Market Street Lima, OH 45801 419.228.5113 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Cairo Branch 108 Everett Drive Cairo, OH 45820 419.641.7744 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Elida Branch 500 E. Kiracofe Avenue Elida, OH 45807 419.339.6097 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9a-8p 9a-8p 9a-8p 9a-8p 9a-5p 9a-5p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 10a-2p 10a-2p Spencerville Branch 2489 Wisher Dr. Spencerville, OH 45887 419.647.4307 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lafayette Branch 225 E. Sugar Street Lafayette, OH 45854 567.712.5276 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 10a-2p 10a-2p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 10a-2p 10a-2p Digital Services Always available at www.limalibrary.com/digital Borrow e-books, movies, music and more from the comfort of your home. Join our social networks! Bright Star is a national touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC. Join us for an engaging virtual performance at the Cario Branch along with themed activities. Geared for ages preschool-5th Grade. Bright Star Theatre: Virtual Performances! This event is sponsored by the Lima Library Association. Happily Ever After Wednesday, March 19@11:30a Once Upon a Time: Cinderella and Jack & the Beanstalk Wednesday, April 23@ 11:30a Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Wednesday, May 21@11:30a
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