Granville Public Library educate enrich engage March April May 2026
Contents PROGRAMS Culture Passes..............................................................................................3 All Together Now Programs (All Ages)................................................4–5 Children’s Programs (Birth to Grade 6).................................................6–9 Teen Programs (Grades 7 to 12).......................................................10–11 Book Clubs..........................................................................................12–13 Adult Programs...................................................................................14–15 2 We may use photos and videos taken during programs for publicity purposes. If you prefer not to appear in library publicity, please wear a circle sticker provided at programs.
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Information 4 section information All Together Now These programs are designed to educate, enrich, and engage particpants of all ages; some exceptions to age ranges may apply and are noted in the program description. MARCH Let’s All Make a Kite Two Drop-in Sessions: Sunday, March 22 | 2–4:00 PM Friday, March 27 | 3:30–5:30 PM Community Room All necessary materials will be provided to assemble and decorate a kite. On Saturday, March 28 we’ll fly kites together on the Bryn Du lawn from 2–3:00 PM. First come, first served for all ages. Let’s Go Fly a Kite Saturday, March 28 | 2–3:00 PM Bryn Du Lawn Adults, teens, and kids…let’s fly our kites all together! Fly the kite you assembled and decorated during one of the “Let’s All Make a Kite” programs or bring your own. Weather permitting. There will be no rain date. APRIL Book Sale with the Friends of the Granville Public Library Saturday, April 18 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Community Room Visit the Friends of the Granville Public Library book sale in the Community Room! There will be books, DVDs, CDs and more! Most items are a suggested donation of $1 per item. During the last hour of the sale, from 12–1:00 PM, for a suggested donation of $5 you can fill a paper grocery bag with books, CDs, & DVDs. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Granville Public Library. 4 All Together Now—Everyone is invited!
MAY America 250 Saturday, May 9 | 12–6:00 PM We are all a part of America’s story! Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday by adding a handprint to a collaborative canvas. While you are here, anjoy a red, white, and blue snow cone and try out our one-word spelling bee for a chance to win a prize! OSU BUGmobile: Unique Animals On the Move Thursday, May 28 | 1–3:00 PM On Broadway, in front of the library The BUGmobile is the entomology classroom that comes to you! When you step on board this mobile bug zoo, classroom and laboratory, you are welcome to just look—or you can touch and hold a few of the animals here, with supervision of course. The Insectary itself is home to about 150 different species. Tarantulas, cockroaches, scorpions, and pill bugs are just a few of the live insects on the BUGmobile. GPL at the Granville Farmers Market Saturday, May 30 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM Raccoon Valley Park, 1225 River Road Library staff will be at the Farmers Market to answer questions about Unearth a Story, the library’s summer reading program for children, teens, and adults. 5 All Together Now—Everyone is invited!
6 STORYTIMES March 4 through April 30 Our storytimes are designed with consideration for the developmental needs and abilities of each of the baby, toddler, and preschooler groups. Baby Time Wednesdays | 9:30–10:15 AM Birth to 18 Months Bounce rhymes, songs, and stories for babies followed by a play session. Toddler Time Wednesdays | 10:30–10:50 AM 19 Months to 3 Years Movement rhymes and songs plus some short books. Preschool Time Thursdays | 10:30–11:00 AM 3 to 5 Years Rhymes, songs, and longer books. GET MOVING WITH JESS! Select Fridays in March and April | 10:30–11:00 AM Jessica Pulley leads a music and movement class to work with children on rhythm and large muscle motor skills. Toddlers March 13, April 10, May 1 Ages 19 Months to 3 Years Preschoolers March 27, April 24, May 15 Ages 3 to 5 Years Recurring Programs for Little Ones Toddlers & Preschoolers May 29
Recurring Programs for Older Kids 7 PAWS TO READ WITH BRODIE Thursday, March 12 | 4–5:00 PM Saturday, March 21 | 3:30–4:30 PM Thursday, April 23 | 4:30–5:30 PM Sunday, April 26 | 1:30–2:30 PM Wednesday, May 13 | 4:30–5:30 PM Saturday, May 23 | 1:30–2:30 PM Practice reading aloud to Brodie the book-loving therapy dog. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis. Spring Break Switch It Up Weekdays: Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3, Drop-in Grades 3 to 6 Children’s staff will get out the Switch by request for kids in Grades 3 to 6. Practice for the Thursday, April 2 Overcooked! Teams Play Challenge (see page 9 for details).
Children’s Programs Birth to Grade 6 8 Children’s Programs Programs requiring registration are noted. Programs not requiring registration are first come, first served. Registration opens February 1. MARCH Baby Box Play Monday, March 2 10:30–11:15 AM, Drop-in 18 Months and Under Babies explore the limitless possibilities of cardboard boxes in this open play program. Pretend & Play Monday, March 16 10:30–11:15 AM, Drop-in 3 to 5 Years Preschoolers will be given a dramatic play scenario to encourage imaginative thinking. 6/7 K-pop Dance Friday, March 20 6–7:00 PM Grades 6 & 7 Join dance instructor Erika Wills in learning iconic choreography to some of your favorite K-pop tunes. No experience is necessary. Please wear clothes and shoes you can easily move in. Only participants will be allowed in the building for this after-hours drop-off program. Registration Required K-pop Dance Saturday, March 21 2–3:00 PM Grades 2 to 5 Join dance instructor Erika Wills in learning iconic choreography to some of your favorite K-pop tunes. No experience is necessary. Please wear clothes and shoes you can easily move in. Tween Tech: Cubic “Bots” Wednesday, March 25 5–7:00 PM Grades 4 to 6 Learning Lab Using metal findings, create a Cubic “Bot” to take with you on adventures! Registration Required Zoo Keeping 101 Monday, March 30 11–11:45 AM Grades K to 3 The creatures in your zoo are on the loose! Learn the defining characteristics of mammals, amphibians, birds, and others so you can return the escapees to their proper enclosures.
9 Children’s Programs Birth to Grade 6 APRIL Nintendo Switch Teams Play Challenge Thursday, April 2 2–5:00 PM, Drop-in Grades 3 to 6 Be paired with another player to compete in the game Overcooked! against other twoperson teams. If you’ve never played Overcooked! before, you can practice in the Children’s Department the week of spring break (see page 7 for details). Hot Potato Monday, April 13 10:30–10:50 AM 19 Months to 3 Years Toddlers will practice cooperation, self-regulation, eye-hand coordination, and have a silly good time. Tween Tech: Kaleidoscope Wednesday, April 22 5–7:00 PM Grades 4 to 6 Learning Lab Create a fun kaleidoscope! Registration Required Hopping Bunny Craft Friday, April 24 1–1:45 PM Grades K to 6 Transform a paper cup into a hopping bunny. MAY Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off: Friday, May 15 | 9 AM–6 PM Preschool through Grade 6 Slideshow of Sleepover Antics: Saturday, May 16 | 10:30 AM All ages are welcome to attend Your stuffed animal has been invited to a sleepover! Drop off on Friday, May 15. Reunite Saturday at 10 AM and watch the 10:30 AM slideshow of their activities. Last-Day-of-School Pizza Party Thursday, May 28 12:30–1:15 PM Rising Grades K to 6 Stop by for pizza, refreshments, summer reading booklets, and a sneak peek at the summer prizes. Be sure to check out the OSU BUGmobile (see page 5 for details).
10 RECURRING TEEN ACTION GROUP (T.A.G.) Tuesdays: March 10, April 14, May 12 5:30–6:30 PM Monthly meeting of Teen Action Group (T.A.G.) members. WEEKLY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Wednesdays: March 4 through April 22 3:30–5:30 PM Join us for an epic journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, the legendary tabletop role-playing game where imagination leads the way! No experience or materials required. Players must register for each session they wish to attend. MARCH Dot Painting for Teens Friday, March 6 3:30–5:30 PM Pam Bice will teach teens how to paint detailed creations with dot painting, a simple technique with stunning results. Teen Tech: Heat Press Hats Wednesday, March 18 5–7:00 PM Learning Lab Create a simple graphic to be put on trucker hats. 6/7 K-pop Dance Friday, March 20 6–7:00 PM Grades 6 & 7 are invited to join dance instructor Erika Wills in learning iconic choreography to some of your favorite K-pop tunes. No experience is necessary. Please wear clothes and shoes you can easily move in. Only participants will be allowed in the building for this after-hours drop-off program. Teen Programs Unless otherwise noted, all programs are for teens in Grades 7–12, require registration, and will be held in the Library Community Room. Registration opens February 1. Teen Programs Grades 7 to 12
11 Zombie Escape Room Thursday, March 26 6–7:00 PM A scientist left clues to the ingredients needed for an antidote to stop the zombie infection. Can you solve puzzles to gather the ingredients, mix them, and save the world before it’s too late? APRIL Mario Kart Tournament & Pizza Friday, April 10 3:30–5:30 PM Put the virtual pedal to the metal! Compete in this doubleelimination tournament. Pizza provided. Must arrive at 3:30 PM to be included in the bracket and play. Teen Tech: Metal Engraving Wednesday, April 15 5–7:00 PM Learning Lab Learn how to engrave on metal and create a personalized tag! Crochet-a-Long: Dumpling Kitty Tuesday, April 21 6–8:00 PM Register to create a cute dumpling kitty! Bring a size C/3.25 mm crochet hook; we’ll provide the rest. Previous crochet experience required. Teen Programs Grades 7 to 12 Adults are welcome to attend these programs.
Book Clubs 12 Granville Public Library Book Club 6:30–7:30 PM | Adults All are welcome to Granville Public Library’s monthly book club! Copies of each month’s books are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration Required Thursday, March 12 The Improbable Victoria Woodhull by Eden Collinsworth Thursday, April 9 A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Thursday, May 14 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
13 Book Clubs GMS Book Club Granville Middle School Library ACE Period | Grades 7 & 8 Join Mrs. Bice and Lucy from GPL for book club in the library! Register in advance with Mrs. Bice so your teachers know you will be attending. Copies of each month’s book are available in the GMS library or at the GPL Circulation Desk. Friday, March 6 What Stays Buried by Suzanne Young Friday, April 10 Isle of Ever by Jen Calonita Friday, May 1 A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga Silent Book Club Library Reading Room Sundays: March 1, April 12, May 3 5:15–7:00 PM | Adults Join a community of readers for Silent Book Club. At Silent Book Club, there’s no assigned reading…it’s BYOBook. Registration Required
14 Adult Programs Unless otherwise noted, all programs are for adults, require registration, and will be held in the Library Community Room. Registration opens February 1. MARCH Dot Painting for Adults Friday, March 6 6–8:00 PM Pam Bice will teach the basics of dot painting, an artistic technique using small, distinct dots of color to form an image or pattern. Attendees will use their new skills to adorn a set of two coasters. Adult Tech: Herb Markers Wednesday, March 11 5–7:00 PM Learning Lab Come create and decorate herb markers for your spring garden. Tech Class: Catching AI Thursday, March 19 1–3:00 PM & 5–7:00 PM Learning Lab AI is getting smarter. In this class we will talk about AI and finding ways to spot it in the wild. Book BINGO Tuesday, March 24 6–7:30 PM Join us for book BINGO at the library. Everyone will walk away with one new title to add to their collection. APRIL The Louis Sullivan Building: From Past to Purpose Tuesday, April 7 5:30–7:00 PM Become immersed in intricately tiled mosaics, opalescent art glass windows, warm mahogany, elegant serpentine and geometric stenciled murals as you hear the story of Louis Sullivan’s jewel box built in 1914 and opened in August of 1915 as the Home Building Association Company. A tour of all three floors will follow the program. Off Site Adult Tech: Flower Press Wednesday, April 8 5–7:00 PM Learning Lab Set up a small flower press to preserve your favorites! Tech Class: Accessibility Masterclass Thursday, April 9 1–3:00 PM & 5–7:00 PM Find the “hidden” features that make life easier on your phone like magnification, Google lens, voice over, and visual alerts for those who can’t hear ringers. Adult Programs
15 Adult Board Games & Pizza Friday, April 17 6:30–8:00 PM Join us for an adults-only game night! Play board games after hours on the library’s second floor. A variety of games will be provided. Enjoy pizza and have fun! Doors open at 6:20 PM; Attendees must arrive by 6:30 PM for this after hours program. Crochet-a-Long: Dumpling Kitty Tuesday, April 21 6–8:00 PM Register to create a cute dumpling kitty! Bring a size C/3.25 mm crochet hook; we’ll provide the rest. Previous crochet experience required. Ticks in Licking County — When and Where and Why Should I Care? with Jessica Rettig Tuesday, April 28 7–8:00 PM This presentation introduces you to our local tick species, providing information on where and when they are abundant in Licking County (and across Ohio), explaining how ticks might influence population health, and offering guidance for personal protection and resources for learning more. Jessica Rettig teaches biology and global health at Denison University. MAY Plant Swap Sunday, May 3 3–4:00 PM Bring your extras to trade with other gardeners. To promote native pollinator-friendly gardening, we encourage you to bring in non-invasive plants to swap. Licking County Pollinator Pathway will be on-hand with a selection of native plants and to provide information about pollinator gardening. Participants will be able to walk away with one new plant for each one they bring. Label your plants. Arrive by 3:00 PM; swapping will begin at 3:15 PM. Adult Programs Teens are welcome to attend these programs.
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