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Library A publication of the Ashtabula County District Library, produced for the patrons and friends of the Ashtabula Library, Geneva Library, and the ACDL Bookmobile.

Ashtabula County District Library System Ashtabula Library 4335 Park Avenue - Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 (440) 997-9341

Geneva Library & Ashtabula County Bookmobile 860 Sherman Street - Geneva, Ohio 44041 (440) 466-4521

ACDL Board of Trustees Martha Shippy (President) Misty Eckart (Vice-President) Susan Avsec (Secretary) Matthew Butler Carmen Hamper Rev. Christopher McCain Tom Westlake

Publication Staff ACDL Director - Penny Neubauer Editor/Community Relations Coordinator - Debbie Laveck

Contributors Doug Anderson, Melissa Brodhead, Tina Conrad, Lyn Glover, Helena Richardson, Marisha Sullivan, Ryan Whelpley, Carrie Wimer

On the web at www.acdl.info, Twitter@ACDLibraries Facebook: Ashtabula County District Library

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Ashtabula Public Library Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00am-8:30pm Friday 9:00am-6:00pm

Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

Geneva Public Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm Friday and Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

Both libraries are closed on Sundays

November 2018

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From the Director’s Desk... Penny Neubauer, MLIS One Book, One County, 2018: A Journey to Health and Healing

We will be

CLOSED

Thursday, Nov. 22

Full house hears candidates at Ashtabula Library It was standing room only Tuesday, Oct. 23 as federal, state, and county Democrat and Republican candidates (or their spokespersons) presented their experiences and platforms, and followed by an open question and answer session, moderated by the League of Women Voters. Spokespersons were ineligible to take questions. An archived video of the event may be found at the ACDL Facebook page direct link: https://bit.ly/2q8RMck

Meet the

Archivist:

WWI

Memories

Friday, 11/2 3:00pm-8:00pm

Ashtabula Library

Honoring 100 years of the end of WWI 11/11/1918

WWI Historical Clothing Exhibit Friday, 11/2 3:00pm-8:00pm Ashtabula Library Guest commentator and fashion historian, Susan Powers, MA, in association with the Ashtabula Downtown Development Association (ADDA) First Friday Street Fest, will present a WWI historical clothing exhibit, with clothing from 1914-1918. The types of textiles used, silhouette shapes, and social and cultural forces impacted fashion during WWI, what has become known as the “Great War”. The changing fashions over the four years of the war is arguably one of the most significant reflections of the

changes that happened in women’s lives.

For a second year in a row, ACDL is partnering with Sub Zero Mission of Northeast Ohio to help the homeless,

especially US veterans, stay warm this winter. Dona-tions will be accepted through Jan. 31. “Stay Alive 5” items include: winter hats, coats (adult sized L-4XL), gloves, boots (men’s size 9-13), and sleep-ing bags. Other needed item are: tents, NEW socks, and hand warmers. According to the national 2015 homeless count, about 48,000 vets are homeless. Returning vets are twice as likely to become chronically homeless as the general public. About 40% of homeless vets are African American or Hispanic. And a demographic shift indicates that homeless veterans are increasingly younger, female, and heads of households. For more information, contact Tiara in Ashtabula Reference (440-997-9341) or go to subzeromission.org.

Exercise your right as a US citizen and vote on November 6!

Author Sam Quinones presented to a packed auditorium at Lakeside High School on Tuesday evening, October 16. His program was the culminating event of our One Book, One County project featuring his book, Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic. More than 650 people came out to learn the history behind our nationwide opioid epidemic, how addiction is a reflection of our larger national culture, and how communities might begin the process of recovery.

Thank you to the ACDL Board of Trustees and staff, and to the State Library of Ohio for awarding us a $4,999 Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant to help facilitate this process. Additional funds were secured through LEADERship Ashtabula County, the Ashtabula Foundation, and Community Counseling Center.

ACDL Director Penny Neubauer and author Sam Quinones.

STEAM Saturdays Dive into STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, all with interactive fun! 3rd-5th grade kids. Ashtabula, 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Saturday 11/10

No Pressure Book Club Read the book of the month, then gather on the third Monday. Love it? Hate it? For kids in 3rd-5th grades. Ashtabula, 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Monthly on 3rd Mondays November’s book: The Imaginary by A.F. Harrold

Adults (continued) Call the Ashtabula Library (997-9341) or Geneva Library (466-4521) for more information. All programs are FREE!

Ashtabula programs are in green. Geneva programs are in red.

Kids

Teens (continued)

Families

Storytimes Books, songs, games to start young ones on the path to reading!

ASHTABULA - Little Ones Fun with Miss Melissa Family Storytime (for everyone!) Tuesdays, 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Through 12/11 Little Ones Playgroup 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Little Ones Storytime (ages 3-5) 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Both Little Ones programs are Fridays through 12/28

GENEVA - Storytime with Miss Tina Mondays, 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. Through 12/10 Tuesdays, 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Through 12/11

Family Art Lab For K-12 students and caregivers. Create a work of art! Parents of young ones need to stay to assist their children. Parents of older kids can stay and create their own masterpieces! Ashtabula, 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Mondays through 12/10

Teens Grades 6-12

LEGO® Club Imagine! Explore! Create! It’s LEGO® time at the Geneva Library! Bring your imagination and design to your heart’s content! For K-5th grade students. Geneva, 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Tuesdays through 12/11

Wednesdays with Miss Melissa Join us every Wednesday for library fun! Each Wednesday of the month is a different activity! 1st Wednesday: Mel's Movie Corner! Join us for a movie and a discussion in meeting room A. (Mel's Movie Corner will run until 5:30p.m.) 2nd Wednesday: Read to Bella the Dog Listener 3rd Wednesday: Jeopardy 4th Wednesday: Make Your Own Picture Book Ashtabula, 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Wednesdays through 12/12

Bella the Dog Listener Is your child uncomfortable reading, especially out loud? Bella can help boost confidence and increase reading skills by listening patiently to your school aged reader. For any student under 18. Ashtabula, 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Wednesday, 11/14

Join us as we head to Hogwarts to discuss books and movies in the Ravenclaw Common Room.

The secret password? Everyone’s welcome! Ashtabula, 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. Tuesday 11/27 Nov. book - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Adults

Tai Chi Slow, steady movements help improve balance and promote serenity. Beginners are always welcome. Ashtabula, 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Weekly on Thursdays

Tech Help Get tech help Thursdays 2:00-4:00p.m. in Ashtabula (no appointment needed and by staff availability) or by ap-pointment in Geneva.

Poetry Slam Come listen, or bring your own works to read aloud! All poems must be original. Audience members are always welcome! Ages 17 & up only. Ashtabula, 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Wednesday, 11/7

Drop-In Art Lab We supply the materials. You supply the imagination! Parents are encouraged to stay and help their children make art! For kids in K-5th grades. Geneva, 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Saturdays, 11/17 & 12/15

College Prep Series Are you planning on attending college? Do college expenses overwhelm and confuse you? Ask your ques-tions and learn about the ins-and-outs of financial aid with a guest speaker from KSUA. Ashtabula, 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Saturday 11/17

Teen Coding Clubs Learn how computers run programs and how to program a video game or build a website using Prenda and other online coding tools. Ashtabula, 3:30p.m.-5:00p.m. Thursdays through 12/13 Geneva, 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m. Tuesdays through 12/11

ACDL Teen Squads Join us for weekly events! Games, sports, Harry Potter, anime, crafts, and more! Ashtabula, 4:00-5:00p.m Tuesdays through 12/4 Geneva, 2:30p.m.-4:00p.m. Thursdays through 12/13

Chill and Chat It’s Thursday, and the weekend is almost here!!! Keep your cool and learn new ways to relax with Teen Librari-an Marisha. We'll do yoga, make stress balls, and talk about the stuff that stresses out teens. Geneva, 2:30p.m.-4:00p.m. Thursdays through 12/13

Random Fandom Got a fave show, video game, anime, movie? Share your geekiness with others at Random Fandom! Each week we'll talk about a different fandom, voted on by YOU! Ashtabula, 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Wednesdays through 12/12

Mondays with Marisha Every Monday after school, Teen Librarian Marisha will be around to lead different activities! Games, sports, Harry Potter, anime, crafts, and more! Geneva, 2:30p.m.-4:00p.m. Mondays through 12/10

Books to Movies Book Club A 3-week program is for 3rd-5th grade students. Week 1: read and discuss parts of the book; Week 2: activities based on the book; Week 3: watch the movie. November book: Charlotte’s Web Geneva, 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. Wed., 11/7, 11/14, 11/28

Kids (continued)

Writers’ Workshop For anyone 18 and older interested in having works published. All genres welcome. Writers need a valid email address to exchange works with each other. Ashtabula, 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. Saturday, 11/10

November is National Novel Writing Month! Write on! Have you heard of NaNoWriMo? It’s National Novel Writing Month and we’re celebrating with a contest for young authors! Students in grades 4-12 are invited to enter. Submit a typed essay, poem, or short story (1500 words or less) to the library to have it reviewed by guest judges. Then, join us for a party on Tuesday, December 4th, when we will announce the winners and celebrate all the entrants! Submissions are due by November 26th and can be turned in at the Geneva or Ashtabula Libraries or emailed to Marisha Sullivan: msullivan@acdl.info. Please include your grade, name, an email address, and phone number with your entry.

Mondays with Katie at Geneva Thursdays with Katie at Ashtabula Join Katie Morrison, Prevention Specialist at the Community Counseling Center, as she uses a variety of activities to create a safe and healthy environment to discuss teen issues. Geneva, 2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. Mondays, through 12/10 Ashtabula, 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Thursdays through 12/13

An evening of crafts, hot chocolate, and snacks as we vote for the Best Parade Costumes & Ugliest Sweaters! Winners will be featured in Downtown Ashtabula’s “Marshmallow World” Christmas Parade on Nov. 16! Categories include: Babies & Toddlers (0-4), Youth (5-12), Teens (13-17), Adult Best Costume, Adult Ugliest Sweater, AND a Pretty Peppy Pupper category, so vote for your fav pooch! Register at the ACDL Circulation Desk by 6:00p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15. Voting begins at 6:30p.m. Winners will be announced at 7:30! Must be present to win!

for ADDA/ACDL

Best “Marshmallow World” Costumes & Ugly Sweater Contest Thursday, Nov. 15 6:00p.m.-8:00pm Ashtabula Library

Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI WWI Historical Costume Exhibit WWI Memories: Meet the Archivist Ashtabula, 3:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Friday, Nov. 2