Program Cancellation

We regret to announce that "The Best Gift of All" program that was scheduled for Nov. 8 at the Hudson Library has been canceled. We hope to offer it again in the Spring.

Why Does My Back Ache?

"Why Does My Back Ache?" and "Do I Need Joint Replacement Surgery?"
A University Hospitals orthopedic surgeon will discuss two big issues in orthopedics: lower back pain and joint replacement on Monday, November
17 at 7 p.m. Learn the common causes of back pain, and what to consider when deciding about joint replacement surgery. There will be plenty of time for questions, and complimentary refreshments. Please call (330) 425-4268 ext. 2 for reservations

Japanese Culture Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m. The Twinsburg Public Library Anime Club will be hosting a workshop by Nate Malenke, an expert on Japanese Culture. This hands-on workshopintroduces a how-to on Japanese calligraphy and Ju-Jitsu self defense. All materials will be provided. You do not need to be a member of Anime Club to attend. Register now, call 330-425-4268 ext.6.

Go Tigers

Congratulations to our varsity football team and their coaches on their trip to the playoffs! Our Freshman, JV and Varsity Football Teams all earned the Outright NOC Conference Championship for the 2008 Season. The Freshman team finished with a record of 7-3 (5-0 in the Conference). The JV team finished with a record of 7-2-1 (5-0 in the Conference). The Varsity Team stands 8-2 (5-0 in the Conference). The Varsity team has also earned a berth in the OHSAA Division 1 playoffs. Please congratulate our players and our coaches Solis, Schiavone, Amstutz, Witting, Lipinski, Tomko & Kelly. Next Goal: State
Championship!

Kickoff is set for Saturday - November 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!

Tickets will be sold to community members Thursday and Friday (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) at Tiger Stadium's ticket booth.

• ALL PRE-SALE TICKETS: $7 (adults, senior citizens, students, children, etc.) ALL TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE: $9 (adults, senior citizens, students, children, etc.)

ANYONE WHO PLANS ON ATTENDING THE GAME SHOULD PURCHASE PRE-SALE TICKETS BECAUSE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS COMES BACK TO OUR DISTRICT. Otherwise, all proceeds from tickets sold at the gate will go to OHSAA.
Twinsburg Athletic Boosters BONFIRE - Thursday October 30th from 6:30 - 7:30pm at the baseball infield behind the high school. We're hoping to have a large group of students as well as a strong representation from the community. Please plan to attend and help spread the word and spirit! Go Tigers!

Tax Time Volunteers Needed!

The Library is hoping to provide tax return assistance to seniors and others in need of the help for the 2009 tax season. Many people had to be turned away last year when this annual service was not available in Twinsburg last year due to a lack of volunteers. Please consider offering your time and talent in 2009.
Volunteers will commit to:

§ taking a week of classes at the University of Akron in early January

§ passing an "open-book" exam --support is available to help in preparation

§ to work at least 4 hours per week from February 1 – April 15 in Twinsburg, or possibly Hudson

Volunteers will receive:

§ supplies and books valued at over $300

§ five full days of training

§ the satisfaction of helping others

Special, additional training is offered to those who are computer-literate and wish to help with the tax-related technology. For more information please call the library at (440) 425-4268 ext. 2

Last Day for Photography Contest

Friday, October 24 is the last day for the Photography Contest. So far, we have received many beautiful submissions portraying Twinsburg, its landscapes, plants, animals, and inhabitants. The photographs will be judged by Chris Coville, a local professional photographer, and the winners will be announced on October 31. First, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded as well as some honorable mentions. All winners will receive gift cards from Shutterfly.com, an online photography store that sells prints, as well as many unique gifts personalized with your images. As a bonus, the winning photographs will be used in the 2009 Twinsburg Public Library Calendar, which will go on sale for the holidays. Stay tuned for the November Issue of the TPL Magazine for a listing of the winners!

Storytelling at the Barn!

Kids ages Kindergarten and up can enjoy an evening of spooky stories at the Historical Society's Barn on Thursday, October 23 at 7:00 pm. The Barn is located on Rt. 91 next to Mr. Chicken. Please join this annual event! Stories might be to frightening for pre-schoolers. This is a joint venture between the Twinsburg Public Library and the Twinsburg Historical Society.
Please call 330-425-4268 x 3 to register!

Libraries to Present “The Best Gift of All: Early Literacy & Books Kids

On Saturday, November 8th, at 10:00 a.m., Children’s Librarians from Hudson,Stow-Munroe Falls and Twinsburg libraries are kicking off the gift giving season with a special program, “The Best Gift of All: Early Literacy & Books Kids Love”. This one hour program will be held in the Hudson Library’s Flood Family Meeting Room and will include information on early literacy; hints on how to select appropriate books for different age groups and recommended titles for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Learned Owl Bookshop will be on hand with recommended titles available for purchase. Participants will be able to talk books with their favorite librarians and refreshments will be served. There is no fee for this program but registration is required and begins October 8th. For further information or to register, please visit or call Children’s
Place at 330-425-4268 ext. 3.

Proud of Your Twinsburg Community

What an exciting weekend for Twinsburg. I attended the "Tales of Locust Grove" on Saturday night. This was an event sponsored by the Twinsburg Historical Society, the Twinsburg Parks and Recreation Department and in cooperation with the Twinsburg High School Drama Department. Young teen actors played various characters from Twinsburg's past,and even local adults got into the act-our Foundation member Ed Kancler portrayed Luman Lane, a local farmer. There was a fantastic turn out and it was such a beautiful night. Everyone is to be commended on such a fun and creative evening. And now to SPORTS! Our football team-the Twinsburg Tigers and their football coaches brought us an exciting victory over Parma in a nail-biting 56-55 overtime score! The boys have worked very hard and have shown a strong commitment to the teamwork that their coaches have been teaching them this season. They are 6-2! It's time to get on the bandwagon folks!

HAPLR SAY WE'RE #1 AGAIN

Due in large part to high customer use and local financial support, the Twinsburg Public Library has once again been ranked number one for a library serving a population between 10,000 and 24,000 . The national HAPLR-Index looks as various input and output factors including expenditures per capita, percent of the budget used towards materials; volumes per capita; circulation per capita; and staffing per capita. It is basically an indication of how well a library uses the resources it is given; selects materials that patrons want and need; attracts users and spends it budget based on library standards. This ranking reflects well on staff planning, budgeting, and most importantly our library staff’s front line interaction with customers. Our high ranking is definitely a product of our customers using the library often and checking out a large number of materials. We also benefit from the strong local and state funding we receive. The library staff thanks all of you for making Twinsburg Public Library number one again! For more information-please go to www.haplr-index.com

Cavani String Quartet

The Cavani String Quartet presents Beethoven’s Opus 132 on November 16, 2008 at 2 pm

Beethoven’s creative genius offers listeners peace and solace. His works express brotherhood and humanity. Bring the family to participate in this inspirational afternoon sponsored by the Friends of the Twinsburg Public Library and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Call the Reference Desk at (330) 425-4268 x 2 or go online at www.twinsburglibrary.org to make your reservation.

Women and Cancer

The Past, the Present and the Hope for the Future in ovarian and breast cancer will be the topic for our second program presented by the staff of University Hospitals on Tuesday, October 21st at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For reservations, please call (330) 425-4268 ext. 2.

The Best Gift of All: Early Literacy & Books Kids

On Saturday, November 8th, at 10:00 a.m., Children’s Librarians from Hudson,Stow-Munroe Falls and Twinsburg libraries are kicking off the gift giving season with a special program, “The Best Gift of All: Early Literacy & Books Kids Love”. This one hour program will be held in the Hudson Library’s Flood Family Meeting Room and will include information on early literacy; hints on how to select appropriate books for different age groups and recommended titles for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The Learned Owl Bookshop will be on hand with recommended titles available for purchase. Participants will be able to talk books with their favorite librarians and refreshments will be served. There is no fee for this program but registration is required and begins October
8th.