Audition to Open the Dewey Decibel Stand-Up Comedy Tour at SCDL

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 Meth Lab Community Awareness, an exploration of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, a guided Wildlife Hike, and more.

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.

There’s still plenty of time to participate in the library’s Exercise Your Mind Summer Reading Challenge. It continues through July 27. Kids ages newborn through 12th grade can pledge to read 1 to 100 books this summer and win prizes for meeting the Challenge. This year we’re using a neat online system for tracking participants’ reading—the instructions are here.

The Dewey Decibel Stand-Up Comedy Tour is coming to Perry Sippo Branch in August, and you can audition to open the show with a five minute set of your own original comedy. The tour features Bill Hildebrandt, a regular headliner at the Riviera in Vegas along with Kevin Kramis performing an evening’s worth of comedy improve with audience participation. To audition for the show, 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.  The site will be open for posting from July 1 through August 11.  The public gets to vote for the opening act during the week of August 12-18. The video with the most “likes” will be the winner. We’ll notify the winner on August 19, giving you two weeks to prepare your five minute opening act for the August 30th show.

Officers from the Akron Police Department will provide information about methamphetamine related crime at Meth Lab Community Awareness on Tuesday, July 9, at Lake Community Branch. Learn to recognize the signs of meth crime in your environment and what you can do to stay safe.

Teens can create cool terrariums at World in a Bottle on Wednesday, July 10 at North Branch. All it takes is a little creativity and some know-how.

Families can learn some relaxing, invigorating yoga poses at Yoga and Yogurt, a special yoga-themed story time at Plain Community Branch on Wednesday, July 10. After yoga, we’ll enjoy some tasty yogurt as a snack. Wear comfy clothes, and bring a towel or a yoga mat if you have one.

Jackson Township Branch will host Story Art for kids grades 3-5 on Thursday, July 11. Learn about symbols used create stories and meaning in art through the art of printmaking.

Also on Thursday, July 11, Grades K-5 can enjoy a guided Wildlife Explorer Hike at Perry Sippo Branch. Shoot pictures of the amazing wild inhabitants of the Wetland Trails, and learn about wildlife at the Sanders Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Dress for the trail, there’s a lot to see!

North Branch will host its Jeopardy Tournament on Friday, July 12. The winner from each branch will be invited to compete in the championship at Main Library on August 1. Here’s a link to the remaining Teen Jeopardy Tournaments.

Teens can also craft cool earrings and bracelets at DeHoff Memorial Branch on Friday, July 12 at the Teen Jewelry Workshop. Get instructed on basic jewelry construction, and make something great.

On Saturday, July 13, join Bob Troyer from Heini’s Cheese Chalet for Cheese Making 101 at Main Library. Learn everything you wanted to know about cheese, making cheese, and try some delicious samples while you’re at it.

Teens can get into the food fun on Saturday, July 13 as well. Plain Community Branch will host Make Your Own Ice Cream, where you’ll get to make flavors based on popular books.

M.J. Albacete, director of the Canton Museum of Art will present his popular illustrated lecture and slide show chronicling the discovery and excavation of the Tomb of Tutankhamun on Monday, July 15 at Jackson Township Branch.  Albacete will talk about his personal experiences during the five year quest to unearth the enigmatic pharaoh.

Professional boxer and personal trainer Justin Riegle will visit Perry Sippo Branch on Monday, July 15 to present Teen Martial Arts and Self Defense. Learn about proper form for kick boxing and self defense, and how martial arts training can help you build discipline and self confidence. This program is presented by the YMCA.

Learn to Take Better Photos on Tuesday, July 16 at Lake Community Branch. Bring your camera and Bob Moffitt from the Quail Hollow State Park Camera Club will teach you the basics of composition, lighting, and what photo contest judges look for.

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.