Max and Ruby Creator Rosemary Wells, plus Mother's Day Celebrations, and more at Stark County District Library

Did you know the Stark County District Library is More Than Books? The library recently launched a new, upgraded events calendar. The new calendar is integrated with our search catalog, so when you search for books and other materials, you’ll also see library programs that relate to the subject you’re searching as well. So, a search for gardening books will reveal the library’s Gardening Programs, and so on. The new calendar also affords you the option of registering for a program online with your library card. You can even view and manage programs you’ve registered for with your online library account—just as you can with the books you’ve checked out, or items you’ve got on hold. The new calendar is more user-friendly, with a couple of different views and easy ways to search, so take a look and find something that inspires you today.

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.

Tuesday, May 7 is Plain Community Branch’s Story Time and Picnic at the Park. Ages newborn through 5 years old with caregivers are invited to this special story time at the Plain Township Parks and Recreation Department’s Schneider Park. Bring your own sack lunch and we’ll provide dessert, stories, games, and fun!

For families, East Canton Branch will host Family Movie Night on Tuesday, May 7. The feature this time is the animated hit, Wreck-It Ralph. Family Movie Night is held on the first Tuesday of each month.

Teens can test their knowledge of the popular sci-fi superstar, Dr. Who at Calling All Dr. Who Fans! On Tuesday, May 7 at Jackson Township Branch, we’ll find out who knows the most about the popular British TV show’s colorful Timelord, the Doctor, and the amazing cast of frightful antagonists he meets in his travels.

There are three different ways to celebrate Mom and all she does for us at Stark County District Library in the next several days. Lake Community Branch presents a Mother’s Day Tea on Tuesday, May 7. Adults can learn how to host a proper tea party and celebrate mom and all she does. North Branch will be helping teens express their love and gratitude for mom as well, at Keep Calm and Love Mom. Beginning May 1 and running through Saturday, May 11, teens can stop by and create a sweet, easy Mother’s Day craft to show their love for mom. Coming up on May 13, girls ages 5 and up can celebrate with their mothers at Perry Sippo Branch's Mom and Me Girls Night In.

Award-winning children's author and illustrator Rosemary Wells will visit Madge Youtz Branch, Main Library, and Perry Sippo Branch on Friday, May 10. She'll share stories about her career as an author of over 120 books, as well as talking about creating beloved characters like Max and Ruby, Noisy Nora, and many others. This program is made possible through the Library's grant from the PNC Foundation. Don’t miss it!

Saturday, May 11 brings another edition of Saturday Science for kids grades K-5 to Main Library. This program meets on the second Saturday of each month and features great fun with science experiments.

On Monday, May 13, join Chris Craft from the Massillon Museum for a fascinating interactive presentation about Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Teens and adults are invited to Sandy Valley Branch for this program.

Also on Monday, May 13 at Jackson Township Branch, get tips and strategies for improving your financial story at Financial Planning with Gary Sirak. Sirak is the president of Sirak Financial Companies and the author of If Your Money Talked, What Secrets Would it Tell?

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.