2 steubenvillelibrary.org Featured Adult Events Celebrate the Holidays With PLSJ! Professional Cheese Carving Schiappa Branch, November 8 at 11 a.m. Move over pumpkins, we're carving cheese! Watch Gus Smithhisler make something beautiful from a block of cheese. Gus has been a professional sculptor for more than 20 years, starting with pumpkins. He has applied his sculpting skills to many different foods including a variety of fruits and vegetables, cheese, butter, and chocolate. He also does permanent sculpture work in foam, metal and fiberglass. Register to watch and learn. Native American Artifacts Schiappa Branch, November 11 at 6 p.m. Alan Fitzpatrick will display and discuss his collection of Native American artifacts. This hands-on talk and demonstration brings to life the history and material culture of 18th century Native-American people living in what was called the Ohio Country. Stop by to get a more complete understanding of who those people were and how they lived. Author Visit: Christopher Ruckman Tiltonsville Branch, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. Local author Christopher Ruckman will discuss and sign copies of his book Failure at Fifty: How Alcohol and Mental Illness Nearly Destroyed Every Aspect of My Life. Stop by to hear Chris share his personal struggles with alcohol and schizophrenia. Victorian Candlelight Concert Main Library, December 4 from 5-7 p.m. Step back to the 1880s with local artists Faire May in the historic Carnegie section of the library. Enjoy traditional and modern holiday music performed on period instruments in a festive candlelit setting. Call or stop in to register. Books and Brews Main Library, November 13 from 5-7 p.m. Join PLSJ in collaboration with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce for Books & Brews! Sample craft beer from Hightower Brewing Co. paired with a charcuterie board while enjoying a guided tasting and presentation about beer styles and the brewing process. The evening also includes trivia and a chance to win prizes. Tickets are $20 and available online at jeffersoncountychamber.com and on PLSJ's Facebook page (for ages 21 and older). PLSJ Live! Main Library, November 18 at 6 p.m. Listen to smooth, soulful sounds of jazz at the library. Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will bring a jazz trio comprised of Jeff Mangone on bass, Curtis Johnson on alto saxophone, and Rick Purcell on piano. Register to sit and enjoy the performance. Medicare Schiappa Branch, November 5 at 11 a.m. Tracy McManamon will share information about Medicare. Learn everything you need to know including how to properly enroll, possible penalties, and avoiding scams. Register to attend. Holiday Song Bingo Toronto Branch, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. Get ready for a festive and fun-filled Christmas bingo night! Gather your friends and family for an evening of laughter, joy, and exciting bingo games with a holiday twist! Registration is required. ONGOING PROGRAMS Newspaper Archive Schiappa Branch, December 10 1-2 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Choose your time slot when you call or stop in to register. Explore billions of historical newspaper articles from 47 countries on the Newspaper Archive database. Sign up to learn how to navigate this valuable eResource. Now accessible from home with a PLSJ library card! Author Visit: Robin Yocum Schiappa Branch, December 3 at 6 p.m. Robin Yocum will discuss his new book The Last Hitman, set in Steubenville. The story follows street-tough Angelo as he makes his way up through the ranks of the Fortunato family. The story documents his climb, while following Angelo through the summer of 2019, when the FBI is at his door and he must decide the direction of the rest of his life. *Purchase a copy at BookMarx Bookstore in downtown Steubenville. Limited seating. First come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Make & Mend Monday Main Library, November 24 & December 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. PLSJ, Re-Craft Steubenville, and Strong Towns happily welcome all crafts at all stages. Bring your current work in progress or a new craft and join us for a monthly night of crafting or mending. Chess Night Toronto Branch, Mondays at 5:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Dungeons & Dragons Schiappa Branch, Mondays from 5-7 p.m. For adults ages 17 and older. Registration is required. Open Art Night Schiappa Branch, November 18 & December 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Open art night welcomes people of all ages and abilities. Bring your art supplies or use the library's. Sponsored in part by the Board of Developmental Disabilities and Jeffco Services Inc. Tai Chi Main Library, Thursdays at 10 a.m. Certified instructor Mike Turrentine leads an hour-long session of Tai Chi. Spacing is first come, first served. Chair Aerobics Tiltonsville Branch, Fridays at 10 a.m. Follow along to a guided instruction to exercise in a chair. Registration is required.
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