2025 WSN February

Volume 25, Issue 2 February 2025 Opening books and minds since 1919! The North Baltimore Public Library 230 N. Main St. North Baltimore, OH 45872 PHONE: (419) 257-3621 FAX: (419) 257-3859 www.nbpubliclibrary.org Find us on Facebook & YouTube Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed Upcoming events… March 9th - Daylight Savings Time Spring Forward March 11th - Mobile Health Lab 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Mobile Health Center The Wood County Mobile Health Center will be returning to the NB Library on February 11th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Services include health screenings, such as blood pressure and blood sugar, at-home COVID tests, hygiene supplies, health education, and resources. No insurance, ID, or payment is needed. Walk-ins are welcome or schedule a time by calling 419-352-8402. Book Chatters In February, Book Chatters will be meeting on Tuesday, February 25th at 6:30 pm in the Wolfe Community Room. They will be discussing the New York Times Best seller Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult a deeply moving novel about the resilience of the human spirit in a moment of crisis. This book and other book club selections for the year are on display in the front area of the library. View and Chew The Oscars are coming! So to celebrate View & Chew will be showing Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow. When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. The movie will be shown on Wednesday, February 19th with a start time of 6 pm at The Virginia Theater (119 N. Main St.). The theater doors will open at 5:30 pm. Concessions will be available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you there. Winter Reading 2025 Thyme to Get Growing! Adults may sign up through Friday, February 28th. Adults can register at the Main Desk or by emailing your name and Library Barcode to cheryl@nbpubliclibrary.org. For registering, receive one entry in the Grand Prize Drawing. Each day you borrow something at the NB Library you may enter your info into the drawing again. In addition, you may borrow through Libby or Hoopla and enter daily by emailing - with Subject – “Winter Reading Entry” - then your name & which app you used. At sign up you will receive a Bingo Card with complete details – pick up at desk or receive through email. 2 lucky winners will be randomly drawn from all entries to receive a $50 Visa Gift Card early in March. The Whistle Stop News

North Baltimore Public Library February 2025 Children’s Events Preschool Story Time for kids ages 1-5 with an adult companion Tuesdays @ 11 am February 4 – Brush Your Teeth February 11 – Valentine’s Day February 18 – Friendship February 25 – Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! After School Activities for grades K-4 Wednesdays from 3-3:45 pm February 5 – Craftivity February 12 – Valentine’s Bingo February 19 – Funergy February 26 – Foodology J4T – Just for Teens for grades 5-12 from 3:30-5 pm February 13 – V-Day Party! February 27 – Food School: Creative Ramen Daily Snacks Mon. - Fri. from 2:30 - 5 pm, for all ages After School Art w/ Erika Miklovic from Happy Camper Studio for kids in grade 2 - 8 from 3 - 4 pm February 4 – Gelli Plate Printed Hearts February 18 – Woven Hearts Informal Craft Projects Tues - Thurs from 3 - 4 pm alternative craft projects/activities are available in the teen area with Ms. Becky! “Penguin Challenge” Winner will be drawn on Friday, February 21 so make sure to enter before then. Open to kids of all ages! Located in the Children’s Department. Winter Reading “Snow Better Thyme to Read” Still running through February 28. Check out books, complete weekly mini challenges and attend regular programing to earn entry tickets for our bi-weekly gift card drawings! Kids through 4th grade have 3 chances to win a $25 Wal-Mart gift card. Teens 5th - 12th grade have 3 chances to win a $25 Visa gift card. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Go to Grow Pick-up 8 - 10 am 2 3 4 Preschool ST @ 11 am Art w/ Erika 3 - 4 pm 5 Craftivity @ 3 pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 Preschool ST @ 11 am Mobile Health Lab 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 12 BINGO @ 3 pm 13 Just4Teens 3:30 - 5 pm 14 15 16 17 President’s Day LIBRARY OPEN 18 Preschool ST @ 11 am Art w/ Erika 3 - 4 pm 19 Funergy @ 3 pm View & Chew Movie @ 6 pm 20 21 Board Meeting 9 am 22 23 24 25 Preschool ST @ 11 am Book Chatters @ 6:30 pm 26 Foodology @ 3 pm 27 Just4Teens 3:30 - 5 pm 28 Last Day of Winter Reading

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