Mother's Day Celebrations, Plus Story Time and Picnic at the Park, coming to Stark County District Library

Did you know the Stark County District Library is More Than Books? Each month, Stark County District Library offers hundreds of enriching, enlightening, and entertaining programs for all ages of our community. There are Family Programs, Book Groups, Knitting Groups, Children’s Story Times, Computer and Technology Classes, author visits, and much more. To view and search for these events, you can now use the library’s 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 also 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.

North Branch’s Classic Lit Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month—this Wednesday they’ll be talking about Emily Bronte’s powerful masterpiece, Wuthering Heights. Upcoming sessions in June and July will feature the monumental David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens. Classic Lit Book Club is a great way to engage with some of the great works of literature, enjoy thought provoking discussions, and enjoy the company of interesting people.

If the classics aren’t your thing, Stark County District Library has a book club for you: from mysteries to bestsellers, to critically-acclaimed books, and more. Here’s a link to all of SCDL’s upcoming book groups—new faces are always welcome.

Teens can get into the Cinco De Mayo spirit early on Thursday, May 2 at Madge Youtz Branch. We’ll share Mexican cuisine and maybe even dance a Mexican hat dance.

Saturday, May 4 is the Main Library Book Sale. The sale is held by the Friends of the Library and takes place in the Garage (across the parking lot from the Main Library building) and inside the library. Get great bargains on Bestsellers, nonfiction, history, self-help, children’s books, classics, romance, paperbacks, as well as CDs and DVDs.

Saturday, May 4 is the Lake Community Branch 6th Annual Plant Swap. Get together with other local gardeners and share tips and advice while you trade amongst each other for new and unique plants to brighten your spring and summer. Plants should be healthy, of course.  Sandy Valley Branch also has a Plant Swap coming on May 20—it’s held indoors so come out rain or shine.

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 (a.k.a., the Doctor), and the amazing cast of frightful antagonists he meets in his travels.

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. And, 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.

Coming on Friday, May 10, award-winning children's author and illustrator Rosemary Wells will visit Madge Youtz Branch, Main Library, and Perry Sippo Branch. She'll share stories 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.

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 www.StarkLibrary.org/calendar-search and find something that enriches and inspires you today.