November 2017

A monthly publication of your Muskingum County Library System

John McIntire Library220 N. 5th St., Zanesville, 453.0391

Dresden Branch Library816 Main St., Dresden, 754.1003

Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library222 Main St., Duncan Falls, 674.7100

New Concord Branch Library77 W. Main St., New Concord, 826.4184

Roseville Branch Library41 N. Main St., Roseville, 697.0237

South Branch Library2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, 454.1511

John McIntire LibraryMon-Thu: 9:30 am - 8 pmFri & Sat: 9:30 am - 6 pmSun: 1 - 5 pm (Sep-May)

Branch LibrariesMon-Thu: 9:30 am - 8 pm

Fri: 9:30 am - 6 pmSat: 10 am - 2 pm

visit us online at www.muskingumlibrary.org

This series, in partnership with Ohio Means Jobs, is designed to help our community become more

prepared to successfully apply for jobs. If you are looking to polish your job seeking skills or are just

entering the workforce, there is something valuable for everyone. Participants are encouraged to bring a

laptop or mobile device. If you would like to borrow a device to use during the workshop, or register please

contact Jeremy at 740.453.0391, ext. 150or email him at jeremy@muskingumlibrary.org.

Registration is required.

Resume WORKshopThe Key to Getting an Interview

Explore different options for creating an impactful resume. Basic use of Microsoft Word and Google Docs will be covered.

LinkedIn WORKshopPut Yourself Out There

Discover the benefits of putting a profile on the business social network LinkedIn. We will cover the basics and share tips on creating a solid profile.

Indeed WORKshopFind and Apply

Learn how to navigate, search, and apply for jobs on the world’s largest job search site.

Interview WORKshopPrepare to Impress

Gain valuable skills and strategies for a successful interview, from initial preparation to answering the tough questions. After the workshop, individual mock interviews can be scheduled with a staff member from Ohio Means Job thus giving participants practice and valuable feedback.

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WORKshop Series: Helping You Get the Job You Want

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pillmanSWhat’s SPECIAL about our Library Branches?

MCLS is a countywide library system consisting of 5 branches and a Main Library. I’ve found that many of our patrons visit multiple branches but they also have their favorite branch. Now, I could no more choose my favorite branch than I could a favorite child; although, frankly some days it would be easier than others! All of our branches have stellar staff which plays a big part in selecting the “favorite branch” status no doubt, but this is more of a nod to our unique facilities.

I’d like to take you on a quick journey around the county. Let’s start in the northern end and visit the...

Dresden Library Branch

Renovated in January 2017, this branch offers a warm, delightful environment for readers of all ages, a colorful and dynamic children’s space and a spot just

for teens. Soon to come this fall: Through a collaboration with the Dresden mayor, the city, plus the Library the adjacent park is transforming into a beautiful gathering space with flowers, grass, benches, outlets, free wifi, and a stage for library and musical performances. We can’t wait!

New Concord Library Branch

A deep, immersive history follows this branch surrounded by an elementary school, a large park, Muskingum University, and with its lovely stone exterior it appropriately sets the educational atmosphere for learning, reading, creating, and discovery as one of the first buildings you see within New Concord.

South Zanesville Library Branch

Drive-thru, Drive-thru, Drive-thru! Need I say more? If you don’t have time to get out of your car to grab your books, no worries at all! Just drive up to the window and staff will assist you from your car. Now that’s convenience!

Roseville Library Branch

Centered directly in the heart of the city, this branch is a beacon of light for the community. It’s small, but mighty with free wifi, engaging programs, paperback romances and dvd’s galore!

Duncan Falls/Philo Library Branch

A back porch at a library branch? Experience the joys of reading outside whilst rocking in a rocking chair or sitting at a picnic table and listening to the flowing river beyond. A very relaxing experience in a peaceful and unforgettable setting!

I’d love to hear which Library Branch is your favorite and why. Please feel free to send me an email or call and share your experiences.

Happy Thanksgiving,Jennifer Spillmanjspillman@muskingumlibrary.org740.453.0391 ext. 129

SALEBuck-A-Bag of Books SaleSaturday, December 2, 2017

10:30 am ~ 12:00 pm

The Friends of the MCLS welcome you to their annual sale of gently used books and more - all for $1.00 a bag!

See you on the lower level of John McIntire Library!

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Snowman Jar CraftTuesday, November 28 @ 6:00 pm

Join library associate Nancy Dibari as she shows area adults how to make a charming Snowman Jar. All materials will be provided. Registration is requested for this free program.

Teen TuesdayTuesday, November 7 @ 5:00 pm

Hey Teens! Bring a friend and join us at the Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library the first Tuesday of every month for a fun evening of your favorite games and light refreshments. This month it’s board games and s’mores! Registration is requested for this free program.

Doodlebug Club ~ Holiday SessionMonday, November 13 @ 4:30 pm

Area adults are invited to join us for a fun afternoon as Chris Fulk shares the art of making traditional Moravian stars. Registration is requested and space is limited for this free program.

Easy Peasy Holiday TablescapesTuesday, November 14 @ 6:00 pm

Sue Danhauer will demonstrate how to assemble charming, budget-friendly holiday tablescapes in several design styles at this fun program. Registration is requested and space is limited for this free program.

Book DiscussionThe Chaperone by Laura MoriartyMonday, November 27 @ 4:30 pm

Join in on the discussion of this story of a woman chaperoning a pre-movie-star adolescent on a trip to New York City in the summer of 1922. Registered participants will be loaned a copy of the book. Registration is requested for this free program.

To register, call 674.7100

To register, call 754.1003

Ironwood Wolves presentsFox in Folklore

Wednesday, November 15 @ 6:00 pmArea children will enjoy learning more about the red fox, both in stories and in meeting Ena, Ironwood Wolves new ambassador fox. Registration is required and space is limited for this free program.

South Branch Library

Wine Cork Pumpkin CraftWednesday, November 8 @ 5:00 pm

Area adults are invited to join us for this fun craft program where we will make wine cork pumpkins for fall. All materials will be provided. Registration is requested for this free program.

To register, call 454.1511

Turkey Gobble GobbleTuesday, November 21 @ 5:00 pm

Sandy Smith will present this Thanksgiving theme program for children ages 4 to 6. Join us for stories, songs, and a turkey feather craft. Registration is requested for this free program.

Nocturnal Animals presented byOhio Nature Education

Wednesday, November 15 @ 6:00 pmThe entire family is invited to this wonderful program where Mrs. Van will teach us about the differences between nocturnal and diurnal animals. Attendees will also get to see some nocturnal animals up close. Registration is requested for this fun, free program.

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Easy Decorating for the HolidaysTuesday, November 14 @ 6:00 pm

Crafty area adults will enjoy this fun program where Darla Galbreath from Village Garden Florist will share tips and exciting ideas for holiday decorating using new and recycled items. Registration is requested for this free program.

New Concord Branch Library

To register, call 826.4184

Roseville Branch Library

Book DiscussionMurder Comes by Mail by A.H. Gabhart

Wednesday, November 8 @ 5:30 pmSheriff Keane doesn’t particularly enjoy being hailed as a hero after pulling a suicidal man from a bridge, but his story is soon pushed from the headlines when photos of a dead girl arrive in the mail. Registration is requested and space limited for this free program. Registered participants will be loaned a copy of the book.

Book DiscussionVoyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis

Tuesday, November 7 @ 4:00 pmArea readers of all ages are invited to read and discuss this thrilling story of Edmund, Eustace, and Lucy’s search throughout Narnia for the seven lost lords exiled by King Caspian’s uncle. Registration is requested for this free program and space is limited.

Friends of the LibraryHoliday Open House

Monday, November 27 @ 5:30 - 7:30 pmThe Friends of the New Concord Branch Library cordially invite you to their annual Holiday Open House taking place before and after the village’s tree lighting and parade. Stop in for some hot chocolate, cookies, door prizes, and terrific company. While you’re there, why not consider joining the Friends group. Hope to see you there!

Wine Glass Candle HoldersThursday, November 2 @ 6:00 pm

Area adults are invited to get their craft on and join Brenda Miller as she demonstrates how to create candle holders using wine glasses. All materials will be provided. Registration is requested for this free program.

Recipe PotluckThursday, November 9 @ 3:00 pm

It’s a potluck! Area adults are invited to bring one of their favorite recipes and a dish to share at this welcoming community gathering. Register by contacting the Roseville Branch Library.

Color Me HappyThursday, November 16 @ 3:00 pm

Come de-stress with your friends at the Roseville Branch Library as we spend a relaxing afternoon coloring and visiting. You are welcome to bring your own art supplies or to use those provided. Registration is requested for this free program.

To register, call 697.0237

Book DiscussionThe Life She Wants by Robin CarrThursday, November 16 @ 5:00 pm

Area adults are invited to read and discuss this emotional and uplifting rags-to-riches-to-rags novel about women, friendship, and the complex path to happiness. Registration is requested and space limited for this free program. Registered participants will be loaned a copy of the book.

Rock Painting for KidsThursday, November 30 @ 6:00 pm

Area children are invited to this craft program where Chief Carr of the Roseville Police Department will help children paint rocks to be used to hide for his Department’s Roseville Rocks Facebook page. Register for this free program by contacting the Roseville Branch Library.

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Wonder: The MovieSaturday, November 18

Did you love R.J. Palacio’s best-selling book Wonder as much as we did? Then come see the movie adaptation with us on Saturday, November 18 (show time to be determined). Tickets for children in grades 3-6 are on us and children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Space is limited for this free program. Contact the Children’s Desk at John McIntire Library for more information and to reserve a spot - 740.453.0391, ext. 115.

Interactive Downtown Walking Tour

Friday, November 3, 4:00-6:00 pm

Join the students of Zane State College as they launch their first ever interactive downtown Zanesville walking tour app. Made possible through a grant from the Appalachian Teaching Project, the tour features fifteen historic locations and uses a phone app, similar to Pokemon Go, to lead users to secret codes hidden near downtown’s historic areas. Prizes will be awarded to the first few participants to complete the tour. So bring your jacket, walking shoes, and smartphone and meet your student guides in the lobby of John McIntire Library for an awesome tour!

8th Annual Juried Student Art Show

November 3-24

Opening ReceptionFriday, November 3, 5:00-6:30 pm

Student artists, grades 6-12, from Muskingum, Coshocton, Morgan, and Perry Counties will be displaying works in this wonderful show in the Carnegie Wing Gallery of John McIntire Library. The pieces were reviewed and selected by judges for inclusion in the show. Prizes sponsored by Rankin & Rankin Insurance, PeoplesBank, WaynePhillips, II, Co. LPA, and Zanesville Museum of Art will be awarded at the reception. Contact Powerhouse at powerhouseofseo@att.net for more information.

The Muskingum County Veterans Day Committee has invited area 5th grade students to write essays or create artworks that express their feelings about what it means to be a veteran. The winners will be announced at the group’s Salute to Veterans program for 5th graders at Secrest Auditorium and will then be displayed in the lobby of John McIntire Library. Be sure to stop by and see the works of these talented area 5th graders!

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Do you have a piece of pottery you can’t identify? Perhaps you have an old necklace that’s been passed down from one generation to the next that you’ve always wondered about. Join us at John McIntire Library as we welcome Jeff Snyder from the Olde Town Antique Mall for a fun evening of heirloom appraisals. Mr. Snyder will be appraising pottery, coins, and jewelry at this event and attendees are welcome to bring three items for him to assess. For more information and to register for this free program, please contact the Reference Desk at 740.453.0391, ext. 116 or 132. Online registration is also available on our website’s Events Calendar at www.muskingumlibrary.org.

Thursday, November 2 @ 6:00 pmJohn McIntire Library

Wednesday, November 8 @ 6:30 pmWeasel Boy Brewing Company

Calling all trivia hounds! You are invited to join us for a fun evening of questions, conversation, and good times when John McIntire Library hosts a challenging trivia night at the Weasel Boy Brewing Company in Zanesville. Compete by yourself or as a team of up to four friends, coworkers, or family members. You will be challenged with six rounds of ten questions on a broad variety of topics. Registration is limited for this free program and can be completed by contacting the Reference Desk at John McIntire Library - 740.453.0391, ext. 116 or 132 - or by visiting the library’s website’s Events Calendar at www.muskingumlibrary.org.

True Crime Book DiscussionThe Girl in the Leaves by Robert ScottTuesday, November 14 @ 6:30 pm

John McIntire Library

In the fall of 2010, in the all-American town of Apple Valley, Ohio, four people disappeared without a trace: Stephanie Sprang; her friend Tina Maynard; and Tina’s two children, thirteen-year-old Sarah and eleven-year-old Kody. Investigators began scouring the area, yet despite an extensive search, no signs of the missing people were discovered. Area adults are invited to read and discuss the story of this bizarre case and the girl who survived. Registered participants will be loaned a copy of the book. For more information or to reserve a spot, please contact the Reference Desk at John McIntire Library - 740.453.0391, ext. 116 or 132. Online registration is also available on the library’s website under the Events Calendar at www.muskingumlibrary.org.

Miracle on Main StreetWednesday, November 29 @ 5:00 pm

Kids and Teens are invited to stop by John McIntire Library during Miracle on Main to decorate an ornament for the community Christmas tree and color a Christmas coloring sheet to be entered to win a beautiful stuffed animal from the good folks at Goss Supply Company.

KudosIf you are interested in learning more about how you can commemorate an event, occasion or special person in your life or make a memorial tribute at the Muskingum County Library System, please contact Jennifer Spillman at 740.453.0391, ext. 129 or by email at jspillman@muskingumlibrary.org.

We would like to express our appreciation to the following for their interest in and support of their Muskingum County Library System.

Bestow A BookRebecca Callihan

In Memory of Ana Lee Zink In Honor of Ella Kay Zink

Muskingum Chapter of theDaughters of the American Revolution

CongratulationsThe Following Library Associates received commendations for providing Exceptional Library Experiences for our library patrons:

Kathy McCaslin

If you would like to recommend an associate for an Exceptional Library Experience, forward your commendation to the Muskingum County Library System, Attn: Jennifer Spillman,220 N. Fifth St., Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

Service AnniversariesNovember 2017

Darci Browning 5 yr, Nancy Burr-Dibari 7 yr, Valerie Dennis 3 yr, Judy Gaumer 10 yr,Sondra Gildow 30 yr, Jeremy Norris 15 yr,

Charlotte Wolford 2 yr

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Enliven A LibraryDr. and Mrs. David Stainbrook, Sr.

In Memory of Marvin Eppley In Honor of John Diveley

Pam Uddin

In Memory of Susan Gottlieb

Thank You

The MCLS Board acknowledges Blair Tom’s retirement and his many years of dedicated service. MCLS has

undergone many changes during his 25 year tenure, and through it all Blair Tom was tenacious in his pursuit of focusing on how MCLS might better serve current and

future library patrons. On behalf of the Board we wish him the best in his future endeavors.

Muskingum Valley Park SocietyPassport Party

McDonald’s GreenhouseSaturday, November 4, 3:00-6:00 pm

Participants in this year’s Passport Program are invited to join the MVPS at McDonald’s Greenhouse for this year’s wrap up party. There will be awards and certificates, a petting zoo, corn maze, bonfire, food, and more. Contact the MVPS for more information at 740.455.8237.

Genealogy LibraryNew Hours

effective November 1, 2017

Monday ~ Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

220 N. Fifth StreetZanesville, OH 43701

Change Service Requested

Non Profit Org.U. S. Postage

P A I DPermit No. 774Zanesville, OH

Calling all families! Prepare to be amazed, amused, and inspired when magician extraordinaire Rory Rennick stops by John McIntire Library for an evening of amazing illusions and lots of laughs

at this special family night program.Registration is required and space is limited for this free program.

Contact the Children’s Desk for more information or to reserve a spot -740.453.0391, ext. 115.

Online registration is also available at www.muskingumlibrary.org.

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Thursday, November 16 @ 6:30 pm

CREATE MEMORIES @ the LIBRARY

Magician Rory Rennick

All libraries in the Muskingum County Library System will be closed onNovember 10th and on November 23rd.