The Library will be Closed Thursday, June 19th to observe Juneteenth

The Library will be closed June 19 to observe Juneteenth.  We will open on Friday at 9:00 am.  Remember when we are closed you can still use the library through our website and our digital materials.  We have eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, streaming videos, informational databases, digital local newspapers and yearbooks.  All you need is a Library Card!

Colorful Cooking Summer Program – Wednesdays 1-2 pm

By Emmalee Wince from OSU Nutrition

Ages 8-17 join us as we explore a different color theme every week and learn about the power of food. This is a hands-on program that will include nutritional facts and a tasty new recipe every session. There will be five sessions, each offering a different recipe.

Starting:

  • Wednesday, June 4th
  • Wednesday, June 18th
  • Wednesday, June 25th
  • Wednesday, July 9th
  • Wednesday, July 16th

Adult Ceramic Class – Thursday, June 26th at 5:30 pm

Class will be taught by Emily Goerig, Art Teacher at Crestview High School

Come glaze a ceramic tile! Bring your creative energy while creating a one-of-a-kind tile. You will be introduced to resist and sgraffito glazing techniques to create a unique design on their bisque-fired tile. Participants will be able to pick up their tiles a week after they’ve glazed them.

Children’s Summer Reading Program – June 2nd-July21st

Summer Reading Weekly Programs – Mondays at 11 am


Join us each week, we will have guests from other libraries presenting programs:
June 9th – DeAnna from Salem Public Library – Step to the Story
June 16th – Noreen from East Palestine Public Library – Illustrate Your World
June 23rd – Rachel from Wellsville Carnegie Public Library – Mix It Up
June 30th – Alex from Leetonia Community Public Library – Fabricating Fables

Bring your reading log bookmarks to enter to win prizes and pick up your new Reading Dragon cards at the programs!

Adult Summer Reading Program Starts June 2nd!

We invite you to join us in celebrating this year’s theme Color Our World. We’ve made it simple for adults to take part and set a wonderful example for the children in our community! For each book you read, you’ll earn an entry ticket for a chance to win a prize. Additionally, there will be weekly reading challenges that offer opportunities to win small prizes and extra entry tickets. We have received many generous donated by local businesses. In June and July, come participate in one or many programs. Including a local musician will host a Summer Concert, and we will engage in woodworking, explore birdwatching
and quilting, enjoy trivia games, and offer exciting craft and art classes.

Writers’ Group – Saturday, June 7th at 2:00 pm      

        

Join fellow writers in discussion about writing, publishing, and grammar. If you would like the group to critique your writing submit five pages a week before the meeting to dolly@lepperlibrary.org

This program is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. 

Adult Craft Class – Pounded Tea Towel – Thursday, June 12th 5:00 or 6:00 pm


Learn about the technique of flower or leaf pounding. We will be using plant leaves to create a beautiful print on fabric. All supplies will be provided.

This program is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. 

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