October New Shelves Best Seller Confronting the Presidents by Bill O’Reilly From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some are justly forgotten, and some have changed as America has changed. -Synopsis St. Martin’s Press Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout With her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters-Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and moreas they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts… -Synopsis Random House DVD Harold and the Purple Crayon Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about the real world. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Directed by Carios Saldanha from a screenplay by David Guion and Michael Handelman, based on the 1955 children’s book by Crockett Johnson. -Synopsis Columbia New Shelf Fiction Pumpkin Spice Puppy by Laurien Berenson It’s autumn in Connecticut and there’s a chill in the air, the fall leaves are a riot of color, and pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season. Melanie Travis is perennially busy, of course-but when the owner of a local pet supply shop if found murdered, sleuthing tops her To Do list…Between taking care of her family and assorted Standard Poodles, Melanie is also… - Synopsis Kensington Publishing Corp. New Shelf Non-fiction 15 Minute Meals by Ali Rosen The ultimate convenience. Full of flavorful dishes packed with no-prep vegetables, this quick meals cookbook provides stepby-step instructions for fast meals without sacrificing taste or quality. Whether you’re a busy mom in need of last minute dinner ideas or are seeking easy, fast recipes for dinner, this collection of healthy quick meals transforms your everyday cooking… -Synopsis Mango Publishing Group 60 South Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 (937) 834-2004 mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Audiobook Passions in Death by J.D. Robb On a hot August night, Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband, Roarke, speed through the streets of Manhattan to the Down and Dirty club, where a joyful, boisterous pre-wedding girls’ night out has turned into a murder scene. One of the brides lies in a pool of blood, garroted in a private room where she was preparing a surprise for her fiancée-two scrimped and saved-for tickets… -Synopsis Macmillan Audio Youth Stinetinglers 3 by R.L. Stine A boy thinks that a dream factory will help make his slumber more fun…but what’s the line between dream and nightmare? Two kids find an abandoned shack on the side of the road and are determined to make it their new treehouse…but is it as abandoned as it seems? A boy wants to impress a birthday party with this amateur magician skills…but how far will he go to wow the crowd? And each story comes with a personal introduction from… -Synopsis Feiwel and Friends Things that Go Bump in the Day by Melinda Beatty Vampire Vlad is all tucked in, ready for bed. But his imagination runs wild when he hears all the daytime noises happening outside. A clickety-clack, a skreek and a clang? Who knows what that could be! With each new sound, Vlad races to his patient and reassuring, but tired mama’s room until he… -Synopsis Dial Books for Young Readers Featured Book Halloween’s Spooky History by Theodore Jones Costumes, jack-o’-lanterns, and trick-or-treating-these are all parts of the modern traditions of Halloween. Readers might wonder where this strange but fun holiday came from. This informative volume has the surprising answers. Both ancient beliefs and modern customs are covered in this… –Synopsis Gareth Stevens Publishing Adult Fiction 10/1 The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 10/29 The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny Youth 11/12 Our Deadly Designs by Kalyn Josephson 11/12 The Ways We Say I Love You by Caroline Hadilaksono Upcoming Releases Memorial/Honor Book Mama Mabel: The Duck of Ten Eggs by Jo Fredell Higgins This book is in honor of Mechanicsburg Public Library. Once upon a time a Mallard duck decided to make her Spring nest just outside my front door. One day there were two eggs, then four and then six followed by eight and ten eggs. I named her Mama Mabel and began to check on her daily. After awhile she allowed me on… –Synopsis Jo Fredell Higgins
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 12 pm-1 pm: Accessing Voting Information Online Ages 18+. Learn how proposed levies affect you using the Auditor's website & access absentee ballots. Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 2024 from 3 pm-4 pm: Coding Club Ages Grades 6th – 12th. Bring your own device to learn coding & animation! Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 6 pm–7:30 pm: Horror Movie: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Ages 18 +. Start off spooky month with the musical/horror movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show!" Bring your dinner, snacks, and drinks! We do have a microwave to heat up any food. This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is advised. Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 2024 from 11 am-11:45 am: Story Time Ages 2 – 5. These programs are intended to support early learning in a group setting. Join us for a mixture of stories and activities that provide enjoyable opportunities for the children to practice skills that prepare them for reading. Light snacks will be served. Donations of nutritional snacks are appreciated. Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 1 pm-2 pm: Card Club Ages 18 +. Join us to play a variety of card games! Euchre, Hearts, Uno, etc. This club meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2 PM! Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2024 from 5 pm-6 pm: Yoga with Brenda All Ages. Experience all the benefits that yoga can offer in this class for any experience level. Brenda will lead each class! Classes are every Wednesday @ 5 PM! Please bring your own mats! Yoga will be outside! Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 6 pm-7 pm: Podcast Club Ages 18 +. Come discuss what you are currently listening to and get new ideas on what to listen to. This club will meet the first Wednesday of every month @ 6 PM! Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 2:45 pm–4:30 pm: Teen Movie: “Mean Girls” Ages 12 - 18. “On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was” is the famous quote from “Mean Girls.” Why not watch the movie on October 3rd at 2:45 PM! FM M Oecabt rocubhae rAycAtAci vct ti vti vi eti tisei es s
Fridays, October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024 from 10 am-5:30 pm: Board Game Fun All Ages. Come check out our board game collection. Enjoy playing board games every Friday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10 am–12 pm: Family Halloween Movie: “Hocus Pocus” All Ages. Broom on over to Mechanicsburg Public Library to watch the movie “Hocus Pocus!” Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 7 pm–9 pm: Adult Halloween Movie: “The Shining” Ages 18 +. “The Shining” is based off the book by Stephen King. Bring your dinner, snacks, and drinks! We do have a microwave to heat up any food. This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is advised. Monday, October 7, 2024 from 6:30 pm–8:30 pm: Teen Halloween Movie: “Ghostbusters” Ages 12 - 18. Come see how many ghosts are captured during the showing of “Ghostbusters!” Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 3 pm-4 pm Pumpkin Spice Taste Testing All Ages. Are you a Pumpkin Spice fiend? Have you always wanted to try Pumpkin Spice flavored items, but didn’t want to spend the money? Well here is the program for you! Try a variety of different Pumpkin Spice flavored items and vote on which one will reign supreme!! Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 5 pm-6 pm: Accessing Voting Information Online Ages 18+. Learn how proposed levies affect you using the Auditor's website & access absentee ballots. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 6 pm-7 pm: Halloween Witch’s Broom String Art Ages 18 +. Create spookified display pieces and room accents to add to your collection of Halloween decor that can be reused year after year! Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 10 am-11 am: Halloween Witch’s Broom String Art Ages 18 +. Create spookified display pieces and room accents to add to your collection of Halloween decor that can be reused year after year! Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 4 pm-5 pm: Lego Club Ages 5 – 12. Imagine it. Build it. Legos will be provided. Donations of new Legos or money to purchase additional Legos are welcome. Friday, October 11, 2024 from 11 am-12 pm: Got Fake News? Ages 18 +. Spot disinformation, seek out trustworthy sources, and be media smart. Don't fall for misinformation. Learn more at your library.
Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10 am–12 pm: Family Halloween Movie: “The Addams Family” All Ages. “They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky.” This fictional family was created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11 am-12 pm: Halloween Witch’s Broom String Art Ages 18 +. Create spookified display pieces and room accents to add to your collection of Halloween decor that can be reused year after year! Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11 am-12:30 pm: Grandparent(s) & Me Ages 6-11. Come make a collage or a tissue paper frame! Bring your own picture of your grandparent(s) and you! Class is taught by Lisa Ware. Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 1-2 pm: Film Club Ages 18 +. Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 2 PM for a watch first, meet later film club. Each month, we'll pick a movie that is available through our consortium or Hoopla (if available). At this program you will have the opportunity to meet other movie enthusiasts and share your thoughts on the film watched earlier in the month. October's film is “Beetlejuice!” Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 7 pm–9 pm: Adult Halloween Movie: “Scary Movie” Ages 18 +. Are you a fan of parodies? Then this movie is for you! The film boldly fires barbs at the classic scenes from "Scream," "The Sixth Sense," "The Matrix," "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "The Blair Witch Project," then goes on to mock a whole myriad of teen movie clichés, no matter the genre. Bring your dinner, snacks, and drinks! We do have a microwave to heat up any food. This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is advised. Monday, October 14, 2024 from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm: STEAM Team Ages 6 (Kindergarten) – 5th Grade. Explorer's Club/STEAM Team meets on the second Monday of every month from 3:30-4:30 PM. In October we will be smashing pumpkins! Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 5 pm-6 pm: Got Fake News? Ages 18 +. Spot disinformation, seek out trustworthy sources, and be media smart. Don't fall for misinformation. Learn more at your library. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 6 pm-7 pm: Board Games Kahoot Trivia Ages 18 +. Win big at this trivia! Come test your board games knowledge at trivia! Please download the Kahoot app before coming!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 1 pm-2 pm: Card Club Ages 18 +. Join us to play a variety of card games! Euchre, Hearts, Uno, etc. This club meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2 PM! Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 10 am-11 am: Halloween Bingo Ages 18 +. Come have fun with this spooky Bingo! Friday, October 18, 2024 from 12 pm-1 pm: Accessing Voting Information Online Ages 18+. Learn how proposed levies affect you using the Auditor's website & access absentee ballots. Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 am–12 pm: Family Halloween Movie: “Casper” All Ages. This ghost is a friendly ghost! “Casper” is based off of the Harvey Comics cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost by Seymour Reit and Joe Oriolo. Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 7 pm–9 pm: Adult Halloween Movie: “The Craft” Ages 18 +. Spell on over to watch “The Craft” and see if the four wannabe witches can cast any spells for the good! Bring your dinner, snacks, and drinks! We do have a microwave to heat up any food. This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is advised. Monday, October 21, 2024 from 6:30 pm–8:30 pm: Teen Halloween Movie: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” Ages 12 - 18. This movie is based off of the video game “Five Nights at Freddy’s” created by Scott Cawthon. Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 6 pm-7 pm: Halloween Spooky Word Stand-Up Craft All Ages. Even though this craft kit says, Spooky, it is silly as opposed to chilling. The craft kit features a variety of Halloween images and shapes that spell out the word, spooky. Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 10 am-11 am: Halloween Spooky Word Stand-Up Craft All Ages. Even though this craft kit says, Spooky, it is silly as opposed to chilling. The craft kit features a variety of Halloween images and shapes that spell out the word, spooky. Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10 am–12 pm: Family Halloween Movie: “Beetlejuice” All Ages. Will you say the name three times? Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 am-12 pm: Halloween Spooky Word Stand-Up Craft All Ages. Even though this craft kit says, Spooky, it is silly as opposed to chilling. The craft kit features a variety of Halloween images and shapes that spell out the word, spooky.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 7 pm–9 pm: Adult Halloween Movie: “Carrie” Ages 18 +. “Carrie” is based off the book by Stephen King. Bring your dinner, snacks, and drinks! We do have a microwave to heat up any food. This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is advised. Monday, October 28, 2024 6 pm-7 pm: Cookbook Club Ages 18 +. Each month we will highlight a cookbook and encourage everyone to prepare a dish to share and discuss from that cookbook. Come share your experience of both trials and successes with a new recipe. Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided, as well as water and coffee. Bring your mug! We will meet on the fourth Monday @ 6 PM every month! October's book is “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Cookbook” by Kim Laidlaw. Monday, October 28, 2024 from 6 pm-8 pm: Halloween Party. Ages 2 - 11. Play some spooky games, show off your costume, and grab some ghoul-tastic crafts! Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 6 pm–8 pm: Horror Movie: “The Conjuring” Ages 18 +. Come end spooky season with the showing of "The Conjuring!" This supernatural horror film is based on a true story! Bring your dinner, snacks, and drinks! We do have a microwave to heat up any food. This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is advised. At-Home COVID-19 Tests! The Mechanicsburg Public Library is out of COVID test. We will post on social media and our website when we get more! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for updated information! Board of Trustees Meeting! The Board of Trustees' regular meeting time is 5:30 pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the Library. The Mechanicsburg Public Library Board of Trustees can be reached at the Library's mailing address of Mechanicsburg Public Library 60 S Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 430441111 Culture Passes! Mechanicsburg Public Library is excited to partner with the Columbus Museum of Art to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! What’s included? · Free admission for up to eight people · Free parking · A discount at CMA’s store and café How do I get this pass? · Passes may be picked up at the library. An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time. What else should I know? · Before visiting CMA, we recommend contacting the museum or visiting their website to verify hours or special exhibition restrictions. 4th Grade History Pass The America-250 Ohio Commission has announced the 4th Grade History Pass – a free pass for every fourth-grade student in Ohio to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. What’s included? · Free admission for every fourth-grade student with a paying adult. How do I get this pass? · Visit https://america250-ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass/ to download and print a
pass. What else should I know? · The full list of participating museums can be found at www.America250-Ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass. Regular admission fees apply for accompanying family members, and passes are not valid for field trips or other group visits. This program will remain valid for any Ohio fourth-grade student now through December 31, 2026. · Passes are not available for pickup at the Library, but may be printed from our public computers. Curbside Click & Collect Service! A service through the SEO Libraries app. Curbside Click & Collect is an easy way to pick up items on hold via curbside service. Look for the Click & Collect button on the Holds section of your app. You can begin the process for eligible items and let us know when you arrive at the library all through the app - no phone call required! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Digitized Mechanicsburg High School Yearbooks! Mechanicsburg Public Library is happy to announce that select Mechanicsburg High School yearbooks have been digitized and are now available anywhere through a website, at the library on DVDs and USB drives, and to check out on DVDs and USB drives. Visit https://mechanicsburglibrary.wixsite.com/yearbooks to view and search select yearbooks from 1954 to 1987. Portions of 1990-2021 are coming soon! Disc Golf Kit! You can now borrow discs to use for the new Disc Golf Course at Goshen Park! Reserve your kit now: http://bit.ly/4duND9f. Kits include one driver disc for maximum distance, one mid-range disc for maximum control, and one putter disc for maximum precision in a drawstring backpack with a laminated instruction sheet/map. Friends of the Library! Everyone is welcome to join the Friends of the Library at any of our meetings held on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the meeting room. For more information, visit our website or call (937) 834-2004. Homework Help! All Ages! The Mechanicsburg Public Library offers HOMEWORK HELP for all ages! This service is FREE! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Hoopla Digital! Hoopla Digital is a service that includes instant access to over 500,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, streaming video (movies & television shows), and streaming music. Mechanicsburg patrons can borrow 10 items per month. Download the Hoopla Digital app or visit the Hoopla website to make an account with your library card! If you don't have a library card, you can get a digital card online. Hoopla is also compatible with Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Roku. Please call or stop by the library if you have questions about Hoopla.
Hotspots! Mechanicsburg Public Library is pleased to announce our Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot lending program which will help make information more accessible to community members. The Mobile Hotspot lending collection provides patrons greater access to the Internet away from the library. Hotspots may be checked out for two weeks (14 days) by patrons age 18 and older. To request a Hotspot, please call or stop by the library. Kanopy! New Streaming Video Service Available! Using your Mechanicsburg Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy. With an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, as well as TV series and kids content, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. Go to www.kanopy.com/mechanicsburg to get started today. Patrons will receive 15 tickets per month. Checking out items can range from 1-5 tickets, depending on length of running time. The viewing period is 3-21 days, depending on length of running time. Kids content does not require tickets; checking out a 30 day pass will let you access all kids content. Please contact the library if you have questions about using Kanopy and stay tuned for future library programs about using Kanopy. Memorial/Honor Book Donations! A memorial book makes a fitting tribute to the memory of a family member or friend. An Honor Book is a wonderful way to celebrate and honor friends and family on a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, retirement or friendship. You can choose to donate any amount of money for the purchase of one or more books or designate the memorial or honor donation be used at the discretion of the library. Donors may specify a subject or genre for the donated book(s). The titles selected are subject to the library’s collection policy and will be chosen by librarians. Each donation is handled personally. Acknowledgements will be sent to both the donor and the person or family being remembered or honored. A special bookplate inside the book will note the name of the person in whose memory or honor the book has been given and the donor’s name. Memorial/Honor Gift Donation forms are available at the library. Memory Kits! The Mechanicsburg Public Library recently purchased thirteen memory kits thanks to a generous grant from the Champaign County Memorial Foundation. These kits are able to be checked out and used for reminiscence therapy by people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The themed kits include a DVD and photo activity cards. The kit themes include the four seasons, dogs and cats, farm, the great outdoors, patriotic, handyman and homemaker, and the 1950s and 1960s. Please call the library at 937-834-2004 if you have any questions or would like to request a kit. Northstar Digital Literacy Training! Northstar Digital Literacy Training is now available at Mechanicsburg Public Library! Training topics include Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, and Using Technology in Daily Life. Visit https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/launch-from/13401-KZZ2mechanicsburg-public-library-oh0140 to make an account. Call the library at 937-
60 South Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 (937) 834-2004 mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ 834-2004 to register for a proctored assessment and earn a certificate you can show potential employers. Rokus! Roku Express 4K+ devices are streaming dongles that connect to televisions via an HDMI port. They require a power source from a wall outlet and a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the internet. Homes with internet service but without a Wi-Fi router cannot use these devices; however, Rokus may be able to be checked out along with a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot, pending availability. Each Roku Express 4K+ device will have access to one of the following premium subscription services: Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+. Rokus are also equipped with several free apps. The Roku Express 4K+ devices will circulate for two weeks with no renewals. Patrons may only check out one Roku device per library card. Stop in to try one today, or place one on hold if not currently available! Story Walk! Enjoy our Story Walk, located at Goshen Park. The current story is I Can’t Have That, I Have Allergies by Katie Kinsella. Sponsored by the EvansWilson Family, in collaboration with the Teal Pumpkin Project. What is a Story Walk? The Mechanicsburg Public Library StoryWalk® is a delightful, innovative way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Would you like to Sponsor-A-Story? Fill out this form and give it to the library in person or send through email at mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org. Technology Trainer! Need help using your laptop or iPad? Want to create a Facebook profile but don’t know how to get started? Did you get a new smartphone and don't know how to use it? We can help! Our Technology Trainer will be available on Tuesdays 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, and Fridays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM to help with your technology troubles. At this time, you can just drop in during the times they are at the library. There may be times they are not available due to scheduled programs, vacation or other obligations, so you may want to call 937-834-2004 to confirm they are working before you make a trip to the library. When possible, this will be indicated on the event calendar. Traffic Cone Kit! You can now borrow traffic cones! There are four cones in a kit to help you with the maneuverability part of the driving test. The kit checks out for 7 days with one renewal if no holds are on the kit. Wireless Printing! We are pleased to announce that we have installed Princh, a wireless document! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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