New Hours Begin January 4!

Monday to Thursday - 9:30am - 9pm
Friday and Saturday - 10am - 6pm
Sunday - 1pm - 5pm

Take the 50 Book Challenge!

Please join us! Commit to read 50 books in the next 12 months--roughly a book a week. Keep track of your reading with one of our printed book logs, or let us show you our terrific and terrifically easy-to-use online book log. Some people choose to write detailed reviews of the books they've read, while others simply keep track by listing the title and author. Start reading and look for parties, prizes and rewards throughout the year. Click here to get started!

Holiday Hours

Please note:
The Twinsburg Public Library
will be closed
December 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31.
Items may still be returned in the book drops.

New TPL Magazine Issue!

Issue 31 : Dec 09/ Jan 10: Articles include information about the Library's "Commit to Get Fit" series of programs, Reader's Advisory services, a recipe for Gingerbread cookies courtesty of the Taste of Twinsburg blog, and all about Audiobooks.

Overdrive Audiobooks Now Compatible with Mac and iPods!

OverDrive has released the new version of OverDrive® Media Console. To download the updated software, visit the download page.

With the new console, nearly all OverDrive WMA audiobooks are now compatible with the iPod®, iPhoneT, iPod touch®, and iPod nano®. Mac-friendly MP3 audiobooks will continue to be available as well.

WMA audiobooks are also compatible with Zune® and thousands of other Windows®-based portable devices by upgrading to OverDrive Media Console version 3.2 on Windows® PCs.

Major publishers, including Random House Audio, Hachette Audio, Penguin Audio, BBC Audiobooks America, Brilliance Audio, Tantor Media, and many more now allow Mac compatibility for all of the WMA audiobooks OverDrive offers.

The new version of OverDrive Media Console also includes these features:
• Send MP3 audiobooks to the iTunes® Library with Transfer Wizard.
• Burn audiobook parts to CD in just a few clicks using Burn Wizard(on all supported Windows operating systems).
• Perform a test burn.
• Use a new playback option wherein OverDrive Media Console automatically resumes playback from the most recently played point.
• Use the OverDrive Media Console to be automatically alerted to software releases and news about the software.

• With iTunes v8.1.0.52 (or newer) in place, use Transfer Wizard to send titles to the iPod shuffle®.

TeenCrossings Chess Tournament

Ages 7-17 are invited to participate in the 2nd annual TPL Chess Tournament on Wednesday, December 30 at 10:00 am. Open to players of all abilities. All participants will play at least two matches. Register by calling 330-425-4268 ext. 6

Holiday Story Time and Sing-Along

Children of all ages are welcome to join us at the library this Saturday, December 19 at 4 pm in front of the fireplace in TeenCrossings to listen to some holiday stories and sing favorite holiday songs. Please register by calling 330-425-4268 ext. 3.

New Teen Mystery Podcast

Mystery Podcast #2: Check out the new Teen Mystery Podcast. Violet confesses to the murder of her father. Find out why this young girl would commit such an atrocious. Download the Podcast

Save Ohio
Action Needed on House Bill 318 - Contact Senators Now!
There is an important proposal before the Ohio Senate that requires immediate action. Passage of House Bill 318 would postpone the final cut in the state income tax. Although this proposal means that Ohions will not pay any more state income tax than they did in 2009, it will provide enough money to the state to balance the budget next year.
Cuts in Ohio's budget have already been severe. Public libraries have had to cut hours, lay off staff, reduce materials and cut back on services. Without support of HB 318, more cuts to libraries and other important services are on the way. This bill must pass before the Ohio Senate is in recess. Press Release
The following agencies would be severely impacted:
• Public libraries• Local governments• K-12 schools• Higher education• Children’s Services• Social service agencies

Please voice your own opinion regarding this matter to your state senator.
Thank you for your continued support.


Our State Senator has always been supportive of libraries.
Senator Kevin Coughlin
Senate Building1 Capitol Square,
2nd FloorColumbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-4823
Email: SD27@senate.state.oh.us

Meet the Author - Joseph Sestito

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 ~ 7 pm
Join the Writers' Circle for a chat with Joseph Sestito, author of Write for Your Lives: Inspire Your Creative Writing with Buddhist Wisdom. Learn how to use cognitive therapy and Tibetan Buddhist techniques to conquer writers' block. No registration necessary. For more information, call (330) 425-4268 x2, or e-mail cdubiel@twinsburglibrary.org.

December Celebrations Around the World

December 7, 2009 7 pm

Muszikat-Shalom, a vocal and piano duo, presents the history and customers of different cultures through a variety of musical selections. The whole family is invited to celebrate our community's diversity. Call 330-425-4268 x 3 to register, or stop by the Children's Room.