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October 2008

10/12/2008-10/18/2008   Teen Read Week
Teens can join in the fun with “books with bite” including very popular titles featuring romantic vampires, scary vampires, funny vampires, and even middle school vampires. Teens are invited to visit their local Muskingum County library for vampire trivia games, and enter a drawing for passes to see the film Twilight based on the book by Stephenie Meyer due out in November.
Category: Teen
Location: All library locations

10/13/2008   Pumpkin Decorating Party
The family is invited to attend with preschoolers through children in grade 5 to decorate a pumpkin to take home as well as enjoy other fall activities. To register, call 740-826-4184.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Category: Children
Location: New Concord Branch Library

10/14/2008   Basic Excel
Attendees will learn the basics of creating spreadsheet databases using this Microsoft software. Registration is required and limited. To register, call 740-453-0391 ext. 128.
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Category: Adult
Location: John McIntire Library

10/14/2008-10/22/2008   Headstart Art
Children in the Headstart program will display works of art in the lobby of John McIntire Library. The display can be viewed during regular library hours.
Category: All Categories
Location: John McIntire Library

10/15/2008   MC Passport Wrap-Up and Family Night Program
MC Passport participants and area families are invited to enjoy the Appalachian music of Sweet Mountain Sound. The program is sponsored by National City Bank. Following the program, the MC Passport prize drawing will be held and winners awarded by the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce. Prizes include savings bonds sponsored by Century National Bank, National City Bank, and North Valley Bank, as well as donations by area attractions. To register, call 740-453-0391 ext. 115.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Category: All Categories
Location: John McIntire Library

10/15/2008   Book Discussion
Adults will read and discuss Fingersmith by Sara Waters. Registration is required and limited. Those registered will be loaned a free copy of the book. To register, call 740-826-4184.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Category: Adult
Location: New Concord Branch Library

10/19/2008   Candidates' Forum
Candidates for county, state and national positions have been invited to attend. Each candidate presents an opening statement after which candidates respond to questions submitted in writing by those attending the forum. The Candidates’ Forum is sponsored by the American Association of University Women, the Times Recorder, and hosted by the Muskingum County Library System. The event is open to the public and free of charge.
Time: 2 p.m.
Category: Adult
Location: John McIntire Library

10/20/2008   Introduction to the Internet
Attendees will learn how to get on the Internet, Internet window usage, search options, printing from the Internet, and more in this beginner level class. Registration is required and limited. To register, call 740-697-0237.
Time: 6 p.m.
Category: Adult
Location: Roseville Branch Library

10/20/2008   Teen Craft Night
Area teens are invited to make a fall craft to take home while enjoying light refreshments. Registration is required. To register, call 740-826-4184.
Time: 6 p.m.
Category: Teen
Location: New Concord Branch Library

10/21/2008   Computer/Internet Safety
CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Category: All Categories
Location: John McIntire Library

10/22/2008   Happy Halloween
Children in grades K-5 are invited to attend in costume and listen to scary stories. Bring a sleeping bag and flashlight. Attendees will enjoy a parade, games, and other activities. To register, call 740-674-7100.
Time: 6 p.m.
Category: Children
Location: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library

10/25/2008   Mystery in the Library Lock-In
Teen detectives in grades 6-12 are welcome to enjoy the mystery-solving and mayhem including games, crafts and snacks. Registration limit has been reached.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Category: All Categories
Location: John McIntire Library

10/27/2008   Costume Capers
Children are invited to attend in costume and enjoy stories, play Bingo, and receive a special treat. To register, call 740-754-1003.
Time: 6 p.m.
Category: Children
Location: Dresden Branch Library

10/27/2008   Happy Halloween
Children in grades K-5 are invited to attend in costume and listen to scary stories. Bring a sleeping bag and flashlight. Attendees will enjoy a parade, games, and other activities. To register, call 740-454-1511.
Time: 6 p.m.
Category: Children
Location: South Branch Library

10/28/2008   Johnny Vermillion Book Discussion
The discussion will be held at Weasel Boy Brewery, 126 Muskingum Ave., Zanesville. Registration is required and limited. Those registered will be loaned a free copy of the book. To register, call the Reference Department at 740-453-0391 ext. 116 or 132.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Category: Adult
Location: Weasel Boy Brewery

10/28/2008   Make It-Take It
Children are invited to stop in the lobby on their library visit and make a harvest craft to take home with them. Open to preschool through grade 3. For information, call 740-453.0391 ext. 115.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Category: Children
Location: John McIntire Library

10/28/2008   Basic Power Point
CLASS IS CANCELLED.
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Category: All Categories
Location: John McIntire Library

10/29/2008   Handmade Greeting Card Class
Participants will use rubber stamping techniques to create unique greeting cards in this hands on program. All materials provided. Registration is required. To register, call 740-674-7100.
Time: 6 p.m.
Category: Adult
Location: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library

10/29/2008   Happy Halloween
Children in grades K-5 are invited to attend in costume and listen to scary stories. Bring a sleeping bag and flashlight. Attendees will enjoy a parade, games, and other activities. To register, call 740-697-0237.
Time: 6 p.m.
Category: Children
Location: Roseville Branch Library

11/6/2008   Tape Talk
Meet with other audio book enthusiasts and share favorite titles and authors. To register, call 740-453-0391 ext. 116 or 132.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Category: Adult
Location: John McIntire Library


 

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Holidays/Days Closed:
All libraries in the Muskingum County Library System are closed the following holidays:

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Martin Luther King Day

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