Mystery Night - Second Night Added!

SECOND NIGHT ADDED! Solve the mystery at Twinsburg Public Library on Friday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, February 27 at 6:30 pm to find out Who Shot the Librarian? Participate in this mystery theatre and fun reenactment of an Executive Board Meeting of Twinsburg's first library from 1910 - with one big twist! Tickets are $12.00 for a full spread of appetizers and dessert catered by Red's Place. Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot now for this one-of-a-kind event. Call 330-425-4268 ext. 2 to register.

Project Twinsburg Promo

Can you sew, or know someone who can sew? Or do you just love fashion? Either way, you can participate in Project Twinsburg, the library's fashion competition to celebrate our Centennial. Click here to watch a YouTube video promoting the contest.

History on Film

In celebration of the library’s centennial, we are offering the “History on Film” series! Come see classic movies set in the early 1900s. Enjoy popcorn and refreshments for a real afternoon at the cinema. Our first showing will be Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) – set in 1904 on Thursday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Centennial Book Discussion

Join two of the library's book groups in celebrating our centennial with a historical book discussion. Published in 1899, The Awakening by Kate Chopin is a seminal work in the history of women's rights. We'll discuss it on Monday, February 15. The Third Monday Book Group meets at 2pm, and the Ladies' Night Book Group meets at 7pm, both in the Bissell Local History Room. Refreshments will be served at both sessions. Call (330) 425-4268 x2 to learn more, or visit the reference desk to pick up a copy of the book.

History of the Negro Baseball League

Dr. Peter Rutkoff, Professor and Chair of the American Studies program at Kenyon College, will present an engrossing program on such captivating character as Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Cool Papa Bell. Sure to be fascinating for sports fans and history buffs. Sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and the Friends of the Twinsburg Public Library. Make your reservation online at www.twinsburglibrary.org or call 330-425-4268 ext. 2. Refreshments will be served.

Twinsburg Library Centennial 1910-2010 ~ Spotlight on Fashion

Project Twinsburg

Sign up for Twinsburg’s own “Project Runway” competition. Between January and May, create your own garment and be prepared to check in periodically on camera. Fashion Week will be Centennial Week, May 2-8, 2010. Call the Reference Desk for more information - (330) 425-4268 x2.

A Century of Fashion - Sunday, January 31^st, 2010, 2pm

Jean Druesedow, Director of the Kent State Fashion Museum, will present a history of fashion from the turn of the century to today. Call the Reference Desk to sign up, or click here.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

The library will be CLOSING TODAY at 6:00 PM due to inclement weather.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all our patrons and their families. We appreciate your patience while we were closed the extra days during the holidays. Our staff appreciated the time off, and we were able economize to help with our forthcoming budget year. All of our patrons were friendly and helpful, and we appreciate the many volunteers who helped us return items to the shelves so quickly.

There were some technological improvements at the end of the year. The Mouse Pad now has a pc reservation and print management system in order to free up staff to help with patron's questions. We have also installed to self-check out stations at the circulation desk for patrons with easy checkouts to help speed up the long lines. You'll also find a new color copier in the computer lab for your copying needs. Many patrons have expressed concern that these new items are costing employees their positions, but they are not. They are freeing up staff to spend more time with patrons helping them with holds, fine issues and more!

We hope you enjoy our improvements and join us in celebrating our 100th Birthday this year!