Granville Public Library events schedule for Nov. 5-11
Upcoming events at the Granville Public Library are listed below.
Celebrate Pets
Display a photo of your pet on the Children’s Department bulletin board. Don’t have a pet? Draw a picture of your dream pet to share. You can drop off a photo or email a digital file to santhony@granvillelibrary.org. For kids of all ages.
Date: Nov. 1-30
Collecting Kindness: Licking County Humane Society Collection Drive
From Nov. 1 to Dec. 30, patrons can drop off new items for the Licking County Humane Society near the indoor library Book Drop or in the Children's Department. LCHS Wishlist items can be found at https://lchspets.org/donate/.
Date: Nov. 1-30
Paws to Read
Practice reading aloud to Brodie, the book-loving goldendoodle. For K-6 graders.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 5
Time: 1:30-2 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Stuffed Animal Adoption Event Preparation with Thurber House
Young creative writers, the library needs you! The library's stuffed animal shelter is full. By writing persuasive descriptions highlighting the unique personality traits and needs of these loving pets, you can help connect them with suitable forever homes. The pet descriptions created during this program will be displayed during the Adopt-a-Stuffed-Pet Event on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. This program is presented by Thurber House and generously sponsored by the Susan Cramer Fund. For 4-6 graders.
Date: Monday, Nov. 6
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Write Your Own D&D Campaign with Thurber House
Calling all clerics, wizards, and more! If you've ever wanted to start your own Dungeons & Dragons campaign or work on a fantastical story arc, come join the library. You'll walk away a Dungeon Master ready to lead your friends through adventures no matter what they roll. For 7-12 graders.
Date: Monday, Nov. 6
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Baby Time
Songs, rhymes, stories and a play session. For children up to 18 months old.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 7
Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Location: Community Room
Toddler Time
Songs, rhymes and stories for toddlers. For children between the ages of 19 months to 3 years old.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 8
Time: 10:30-11 a.m.
Location: Community Room
Overlooked Books Book Club
The book club is reading "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks this month. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the beginnings of the Civil War. A young bay foal is born in Kentucky and will go on to be a racehorse of renown thanks to the attention and kindness of his enslaved groom. A painter grows in fame due to his portraits of the horse. When war erupts they reunite under very different circumstances. Join us to discuss! For adults. Registration required. Sign up at www.GranvilleLibrary.org/calendar/month.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 8
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Preschool Time
Songs, rhymes and stories for preschoolers. For children ages 3-5.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 9
Time: 10:30-11 a.m.
Location: Community Room
Scrabble Night
Join the library for an evening of Scrabble with a little bit of competition sprinkled in. Plan on at least two rounds. The player with the highest combined score wins! For adults and 7-12 graders.
Date: Friday, Nov. 10
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Library Upper Level
Caring for Fur-ever Friends with Licking County Humane Society
Representatives (one human, one four-legged and furry) from the Licking County Humane Society will talk about the responsibilities of pet ownership.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 11
Time: 12-12:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Stuffed-Pet-Adoption-Event
Drop in any time during this open house program to meet stuffed pets in need of a forever home. Adopt one whose needs fit your lifestyle.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 11
Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Information submitted by the Granville Public Library.
This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Granville Public Library events schedule for Nov. 5-11
