October 31, 2024

Meigs County Library Events Week of Nov. 3-9

A week of events to come at the Meigs County District Public Library. Each event will list the branch the event will be held. For further information on these programs please contact the library directly.

November 4, 12:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.: Blood Drive – Pomeroy Branch

The Red Cross will be at the Pomeroy Library on November 4th from 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM. MCDPL encourages you to register ahead of time, to ensure a quick appointment. Or, walk-ins are always welcome! Sign up ahead of time on the American Red Cross’s website. Information from the Red Cross: Bring photo ID or ARC donor card. Call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Meigslibrary to schedule an appointment.

November 4, 1:00p.m.: Storytime – Racine Branch

November 4, 6:00p.m.: Kids Craft Night: Pinecone Turkeys – Pomeroy Branch

November 5, 1:00p.m.: Storytime – Eastern Branch

November 5, 3:00p.m – 5:00p.m.: Homework Help – Pomeroy Branch

Library will provide the space, paper, pencils, crayons, rulers, and other supplies for school projects. Get extra practice with those spelling words, find a quiet place to read, and even help out others during this group afterschool session for kids in grades K – 6. 

November 6, 10:00a.m.: Needlework Network – Pomeroy Branch

The Needlework Network is a group of fabric artists who meet each week at the Pomeroy Library to work on their projects, share tips, and socialize. New members and visitors are always welcome! Bring your current fabric projects to share with others. Veteran knitters will be available to provide assistance, and learners are always welcome! Yarn and knitting needles and crochet hooks are available for practice. All types of needlework welcome including:

  • quilting
  • embroidery
  • crochet
  • knitting
  • sewing
  • needlepoint
  • and more!

The group meets each Wednesday morning at 10:00 in the Riverview Room at the Pomeroy Library.

November 6, 1:00p.m.: Storytime – Pomeroy Branch

November 6, 5:30p.m.: Ohio History: Lord Dunmore’s War – Pomeroy Branch

More about the presentation:

Dunmore’s War includes the October 10th Battle of Point Pleasant, Chief Logan’s Speech beneath the boughs of the great spreading elm near Circleville, the Treaty of Camp Charlotte on the border of Hocking and Pickaway counties, and the Fort Gower Resolves. Some academics argue that the Fort Gower Resolvers were the first American declaration of independence. It was printed in the Virginia Gazette on December 10, 1774 and was read by Thomas Jefferson. It was a part of his thinking over the next 18 months when he penned his version of the Declaration of Independence.

Tecumseh’s father was killed at the battle of Point Pleasant. Some of the officers in Dunmore’s Army included Daniel Morgan, George Rogers Clark, Colonel Crawford, Simon Kenton, and Ebenezer Zane. They were unknown at the time but gained their claim to fame in the Revolutionary War a few years later. Today there are places in Ohio named after the people in this forgotten story – Logan, Ohio – Kenton, Ohio – Zanesville, Ohio – Morgan County, Ohio – Crawford County, Ohio – Clark County, Ohio

November 7, 10:30a.m. Wiggle, Giggle, Read – Pomeroy Branch

Bring your little ones to join Ms. Anna on Thursday mornings at the Pomeroy Library to for music, movement, books, and socialization. Wiggle Giggle Read is an early literacy program for the library’s youngest patrons! Caregivers learn rhymes, hand motions, and more right along with babies, toddlers, and young preschoolers to practice at home.

November 7, 12:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.: Needlework Network – Racine Branch

November 7, 1:00p.m.: Storytime – Middleport Branch

November 7, 5:30p.m.: Bean Mosaics – Pomeroy Branch

Throw it back to the 1970’s with this vintage-style wall hanging! Dried beans and a canvas will be provided. The event will begin at 5:30 PM to allow plenty of time to complete the designs. This event is open to anyone over 18. Space and supplies are limited. Registration is required. One registration confirms one seat and supplies. Each participant must register themselves or may call the Pomeroy Library for assistance in registering: 740-992-5813.

When the event becomes full, those interested may add their names to the waitlist. Library staff will contact individuals on the list if a space becomes available. Please do not plan on attending the event unless you have been contacted.

November 8, 11:30a.m.: Cookbook Club: Festive Fall – Pomeroy Branch

Bring in a dish and the recipe. (Bonus points for recipes from cookbooks!) Try other dishes and share yours! Socialize with others while sampling dishes. The Cookbook Club meets on the second Friday of the month at 11:30 AM at the Pomeroy Library in the Riverview Room.