Dedication of Josh's Garden

The Miktarian Family, donors, City of Twinsburg police officers and library staff and board members gathered for the dedication and blessing of "Josh' Garden." Fr. Robert Friedel officated the blessing and declared the space "hallowed ground." Holly, Thea and Patty Miktarian were present, and received a photograph taken by one of the summer art students of "Josh's Garden." Thank you to all the donors who made this possible.

New Issue of TPL Magazine!

Issue 29: Aug/Sept 2009: Articles include "Back to School" information for students, "Ready to Read" initiative in the Children's Department, Interview with Author Katherine Howe, Game Club, Chess Club, and more.

Josh' Garden Dedication

"Josh' Garden," made possible by donations from the staff and patrons of the Twinsburg Public Library, will be dedicated on Sunday August 30 at 2 pm, with a blessing by Fr. Robert Friedel, and a brief presentation by Director Laura Leonard and Police Chief Chris Noga.

Twinsburg Tigers Take The Field!

Jump on the bandwagon early, and head to the first football game of the season, on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm to watch the Twinsburg Tigers take on Akron Firestone High School at Tiger Stadium!

Foundation Center Program for September 1st cancelled

Unfortunately, the Introduction to Corporate Giving and Foundation Directory Online has been cancelled, but will be rescheduled. Please watch the blog for an update.

GED and ESOL Programs

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Starting September 15 to June 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The ESOL Program, offered by Project Learn, is for English speakers of other languages where they can improve their English writing and speaking abilities. Register in the Computer Lab by calling 330-425-4268 ext. 4.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Starting September 15 to June 24 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. The GED Program, also offered by Project Learn, allows patrons to obtain their GED at the library. All students must take a pretest, offered the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m., at the library. To register for the pretest or the classes, call the Computer Lab at 330-425-4268 ext. 4.

Mango Languages

Twinsburg Library has a subscription to Mango Languages, a premier resource for all your language-learning needs. Mango is an interactive tool that helps you learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, and eight more languages. Get your own profile to track your progress, or just start learning right away. Use it from any computer with Internet access (have your library card handy). Click on "Premium Databases" on the left-hand menu of our web page, scroll down, and click "Mango Languages" to get started.

Ladies' Night Now on Monday Nights!

The Ladies' Night Book Group has switched to every 3rd Monday night at 7pm. Our next meeting is on September 21 and the group is discussing Stardust by Neil Gaiman - Stardust is an utterly charming fairy tale. Neil Gaiman, creator of the Newbery Award winning book, The Graveyard Book, tells the story of young Tristran Thorn and his adventures in the land of Faerie. You'll love goofy, earnest Tristran and the talking animals, gnomes, magic trees, and other irresistible denizens of Faerie that he encounters in his travels. Stardust is a perfect read-aloud book, a brand-new fairy tale you'll want to share with a kid, or maybe hoard for yourself.

Other books:
October 19 at 7p.m. - The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe
Meet the Author! The group will chat with Katherine via phone at the meeting. This charming novel is both a tale of New England grad-student life in 1991 and the Salem witch hunts in 1692.

November 16 at 7pm - Blonde: A Novel by Joyce Carol Oates. This 700-plus-page tome is based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. In fictional form, with names changed (husband Joe DiMaggio is referred to as "The Ex-Athlete," Arthur Miller as "The Playwright," John F. Kennedy as "The President," for example), this may be the most accurate and compelling portrait of this beautiful and complex woman that one is ever likely to read.

December - No Meeting

January18 at 7pm - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson. Once you start The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, there's no turning back. This debut thriller--the first in a trilogy from the late Stieg Larsson--is a serious page-turner. Mikael Blomkvist, a once-respected financial journalist, watches his professional life rapidly crumble around him until an offer to resurrect his name is extended by an old-school titan of Swedish industry. The catch is that Blomkvist must first spend a year researching a mysterious disappearance that has remained unsolved for nearly four decades. He accepts and enlists the help of tattooed investigator Lisbeth Salander, a feral but vulnerable superhacker.

For more information, call the Information Desk at Twinsburg Public Library 330-425-4268 ext. 2

New Recipe on Taste of Twinsburg!

Learn how to make this simple, delicious baked taco ring. A definite crowd pleaser!

Visit the Taste of Twinsburg by going to http://tasteoftwinsburg.blogspot.com/ and access tons of recipes submitted by Twinsburg Library staff and patrons.

Introduction to Corporate Giving and Foundation Directory Online

Experience two of the Foundation Center’s most popular classes in a single 2-hour workshop Tuesday September 1, 6:00-8:00 pm. Each will help participants understand the world of corporate support for nonprofits and how to locate a good match for your needs. To Register or for more information, please call the Information Desk at 330-425-4268 ext. 2.

Battle of the Bands!

Battle of the Bands will be held on Saturday, August 22, 6:30 pm, held at Hudson Library and the Historical Society's back patio. Come support local bands from Twinsburg, Hudson and Stow-Munroe Falls during this free concert and vote for the best. Winners will go on to receive studio time to cut a CD. Bakery will be provided for those who bring a canned good.

Adult Foreign Language Classes Resume

Introduction to Spanish for Adult Students begins Wednesdays, September 9 through October 28. The Library is offering a one-hour session at 7:45 p.m. Registration has already begun, but space is still available. Cost is $15.00 for materials and payment is due by September 7. Registration is required, so please call the Library's computer lab at 330-425-4268 ext 4

Play and Learn Workshops Return!

The Play and Learn workshop is five weeks of fun, starting Thursdays,September 10 through October 8, from 6:30-7:45 for children age 1, 2, and 3 years old and their parents and caregivers. It is a chance to meet other families, make a craft and play with lots of great toys, and talk with specialists on speech, discipline, nutrition, and children
development. Registration is limited and begins August 24. Call 330-425-4268 ext. 3 to register.

TPL Teens Take Trophy, Again!

CONGRATULATIONS! Twinsburg Public Library teens Ally Strok, Natalie Tarchik, Bob Liu, Gina Hawersaat and Grace Blanchard participated in the Battle of the Books competition against Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and Cuyahoga Falls Public Library, as they answered questions based on books they've read over the summer. Once again they brought the trophy home to Twinsburg! Titles read included:

The Wreckers, by Iain Lawrence
No More Dead Dogs, by Gordon Korman
Dead Girls Don't Write Letters, by Gail Giles
The Warrior Heir, by Cinda Williams Chima
Interworld, by Neil Gaiman
Twinsburg Public Library teens remain undefeated! A big thank you to Mr. Simon; the Teen Librarians from Stow-Munroe Falls and Cuyahoga Falls; the students; their parents; the Friends of the Library and the Twinsburg City Schools for loaning us their buzzers.