Are You Funny? Open the Dewey Decibel Stand-Up Comedy Tour at Stark County District Library

Did you know the Stark County District Library is More Than Books? Each week your library presents numerous informative, inspiring, and entertaining programs for all ages, from children’s story times to book discussion groups, and computer classes.  This week’s schedule includes Photo Shows featuring pictures from participants in the summer Photo Contests, as well as an American Girl Book and Snack Evening for Tweens, and a summer band concert for all ages featuring the music of the Big Band Era.

 

As always, each program listed below is linked to the Stark County District Library Events calendar, where you'll get more information about the program (such as the time the event is offered), and have the opportunity to register online or by phone to attend.

Do you like to make people laugh? You can bring your talent for comedy to the stage as the opening act for The Dewey Decibel Stand-Up Comedy Tour. The tour features Bill Hildebrandt, a regular headliner at the Riviera in Vegas along with Kevin Kramis performing an evening’s worth of comedy improv with audience participation at Perry Sippo Branch on August 30. Upload one minute of your best, original, library-friendly (i.e., “clean”) comedy to the Stark County District Library’s YouTube channel at www.StarkLibrary.org/dewey-decibel for a chance to be the show’s opener.  The site will be open for posting through August 11. The public gets to vote for the opening act during the week of August 12-18, and the video with the most “likes” will be the winner. We’ll notify the winner on August 19, giving you two weeks to prepare a five minute opening act for the August 30th show.

We’ll be displaying photos from the participants in the summer photo contests at several Stark County District Library branches in the coming days. Stop in and see the great artistry of your friends and neighbors. Judging of the photos entered in the 8th Annual Lake Community Branch Photo Contest is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30. The Lake contest is sponsored by Quail Hollow State Park Camera Club. Madge Youtz Branch will display photos entered in their contest beginning Monday, July 29 and running through Saturday, August 3. North Branch’s Photo Show is Wednesday, July 31. DeHoff Memorial Branch hosts their Photo Show on Thursday, August 1, and Jackson Township Branch presents their exhibition on Monday, August 5. Here’s a link to the days, times, and locations of all the upcoming photo shows.

Teens can indulge their inner foodie at Sandy Valley Branch’s Food Freaks on Tuesday, July 30. Get creative at our fantastic food festival.

The Teen Jeopardy Championship will be held at Main Library on Thursday, August 1. The winners of each of the branch tournaments are invited to compete for the title of system-wide champion and all the bragging rights that come with it.

East Canton Branch hosts Spa-Tacular for teens on Thursday, August 1. It’ll be an afternoon of relaxation, while we create homemade bath bombs, lip gloss, and more.

Saturday, August 3 is Super Saturday Matinee for families at DeHoff Memorial Branch. Shake up the dog days of summer with a fun family movie sponsored by the DeHoff Friends of the Library. The movie for August 3 is Smart House, starring Ryan Merriman as a high school science whiz who wins a computerized “smart house” that has a mind of its own.

Kids grades 3-6 can enjoy a book from the American Girl series on Monday, August 5 at DeHoff Memorial Branch. We’ll also have a nice snack for the program, and we’ll make some crafts related to the book.

All ages are invited to Perry Sippo Branch on Tuesday, August 6 for a Summer Sounds Big Band Concert. The Musical Memories Orchestra will perform popular hits from the Big Band Era and the Perry Sippo Friends of the Library are going to provide ice cream. Bring a blanket or a chair to relax on. If it rains, the concert will be held indoors, so come out rain or shine.

At Plain Community Branch on Tuesday, August 6, teens can Flip This Book—that is, upcycle an old book to create a unique and personal masterpiece.

There are many other excellent events planned at a branch of the Stark County District Library near you, including children's story times, book groups for adults, computer classes, classes that will assist you with your eReader, programs for teens, and much more. For a full listing of events and programs, check http://www.starklibrary.org/calendar-search and find something that enriches and inspires you today.