Current Programs

 

 

Special Events

 

Paint Party

Monday, July 16th

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Create your own painting masterpiece with detailed step-by-step instructions.  Channel your inner artist and enjoy this light and colorful evening!  Ages 14 and up. 

 

Photo Scanning Bee

Saturday, July 28th

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - ANNEX

Visit the Ohio County Public Library Annex to scan your historic photographs.  Each participant will receive a photo CD of their scanned photographs.  Images will be added to the pictorial library; however, original photos will be returned that day.  The pictorial library is available online through the library card catalog and accessible to all.  Anyone with an Ohio County historic photo is encouraged to participate.  Photos placed in the photo library must pertain to:  historical sites, buildings, events, notable figures, transportation modes, churches, schools, or county fairs.  No military, personal, or family photos will be added. 

 

Trivia Night

Tuesday, July 31st

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Challenge yourself during an evening of trivia.  Movies, books, music, and sitcoms will be some of the trivia topics.  Come as an individual or a team!  Ages 14 and up. 

 

 

Monthly Events

Adult Book Club

Looking for your new favorite book?  Want to share your favorites?  Join us at the Ohio County Public Library for the Adult Book Club.  The Book Club covers a variety of book titles and genres sure to please any avid reader.  If you are interested, contact the library at 270-298-3790 or visit our Adult Book Club page HERE. 

 

Monday, July 9th.   Lively discussion on the book A Thousand Splendid Suns by:  Khaled Hosseini at 5:30 p.m.  Meeting to be held at the Library ANNEX. 

 

Adult Book Blog

Love Blogging??  Love sharing your favorite reads?  Check out Ohio County Public Library's new adult book blog Books & Beyond!  The blog will feature new book lists, favorite reads, and book reviews from library staff and book club members.  The blog can be accessed from HERE or by going to ohiocountypubliclibrary.wordpress.com. 

Anyone can contribute!  Just email your reviews or recommendations to frontdesk@ohiocountypubliclibrary.org. 

 

Adult Coloring Club

Tuesday, June 19th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Looking for a great way to sit back and relax?  Why not become part of the Color Connection at the Ohio County Public Library?  Join us for old school anti-stress coloring, warm drinks, music, conversation and no screens.  Be a part of this relaxation trend.  Supplies will be provided - simply bring yourself.  This group will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Annex located across the street from the library.  Participants ages 14 and up are welcome to attend. 

 

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, July 10th

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Learn basic techniques, tips, and tricks while sharing with fellow crafters.  Some supplies will be furnished or feel free to bring your own.  Ages 14 and up. 

 

Home School Support Space

The Ohio County Public Library is now offering a Home School Support Space in an effort to assist our Home School families.  Children's activities will be provided during this time.  Home School Support Space will be inactive during the summer months. 

For more information on Home Schooling, visit HSLDA Homeschooling Toddlers to Tweens Preschool thru Middle School.  

If you have any questions, please contact the library at 270-298-3790. 

 

Manipulatives - at your library!

Looking for a new and exciting way to rekindle your child's interest in learning?  Why not check out some of the manipulatives and hands-on learning activities we offer in our newest section "The School Stack."  We offer dozens of materials for Math, Science, Reading, and much more.  Come and check some out today!

 

Better Your Technology Experience (BYTE)

Interested in learning more about computers?  Do you have a new device or phone and not sure how to use it to its full potential?  Contact the Ohio County Public Library to attend one of our many computer classes or schedule a one-on-one tutorial session.  For more information on availability, please contact the library at 270-298-3790.