|
|
JUNE 5 - 10, 2023 NEWSLETTER |
|
|
|
Newsletters Aside from What's Happening at the Library (which features upcoming adult and all ages programs for the week), we have a variety of other newsletters you can sign up for. This includes: - Ida's Kids - bi-weekly; learn about all of our upcoming programs for kids and teens, what new children's books are at the library, and other fun for kids (like crafts and podcasts).
- Local History - once a month; learn about the history of Port Clinton, Marblehead, and the Islands. Newsletter will include links to our blog. You can find all of our past articles here.
- New York Times Best Sellers - weekly; one newsletter each for fiction and nonfiction
- Movies and Television - monthly; recent and recommended DVDs here at the library along with a monthly movie review.
- For Fans Of - monthly; book, movie, or television recommendations for current popular media and trends.
If you would like to sign up for any of our other newsletters, click here. |
Blog
Have you checked out our blog yet? We've been working on getting more information out via our blog. This includes weekly local history posts written by members of our communities, monthly posts to get to know some of our staff, and monthly posts to celebrate the anniversaries of our staff members. Plus we'll be posting throughout Summer Reading! Read along here. |
|
|
|
1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
Calling all caregivers! Sign up your children from birth until kindergarten for this early literacy program on Beanstack. Prizes can be picked up at the library for registration and each 100 books read. |
Join us for the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge We have a lot of fun programming planned within our community. Look at our calendar for location and other details. Keep track of everything you read, watch, and listen to along with any program you attend on Beanstack. For more information, check our website: www.idarupp.org If you already have a Beanstack account from the past couple years, you can just enroll in this year's Summer Reading Challenge. To create an account, you can download the app or go to idarupp.beanstack.com If you're registering your child, please register yourself first and register as a family. This can include as many adults and children as needed. Once you have your yourself or your family registered, you can enroll in the challenge! Don't forget to log everything. For activities done as a family, log it on each member's profile. If you have any questions, stop in the library and ask staff! |
|
All Branches Humane Society of Ottawa County Donation Drive June 5 - June 17 Spread kindness by helping us collect donations for animals in need! The library will be collecting donations between June 5 - 17. All donations will go to the Humane Society of Ottawa County. The Ottawa County Humane Society Wishlist is as follows: -Magic erasers & cleaning supplies -Liquid laundry detergent -Paper towels -Heavy duty large garbage bags (13 & 30 gallon bags) -Dawn dish soap -Dog & cat treats -Dog & cat toys -Purina Cat Chow -Friskies or Fancy Feast canned cat food -Purina One, Pure Balance, Nature's Recipe or Nutrish dry and wet dog foods If you are unable to donate items, consider donating your time by volunteering! |
|
Port Clinton Birding in Ohio @Magee Marsh Wildlife Area; Adults June 5, 10 - 11 a.m. Magee Marsh Boardwalk
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
State Route 2 Oak Harbor OH, 43449 All Together Now at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area for the 2023 Summer Reading Program!
Visit the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area with Becca Matthews to discuss birds and birding in Ohio. Meeting on the West End of the boardwalk, we’ll go on a guided trip to search for birds. For the best viewing experience, feel free to bring a pair of binoculars! No registration required. In case of rain, the program will be canceled. Sponsored by Friends of the Ida Rupp Public Library. Erie MetroParks Animal Encounters @The District; All Ages June 9, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Main Street Port Clinton Entertainment District 110 Madison St. Port Clinton, Oh 43452 All Together Now at The District for the 2023 Summer Reading Program! Erie MetroParks will be bringing their Nature On Wheels trailer to The District to bring nature to you! EMP will bring some animals with them for demonstration, and it is sure to be an educational and exciting time! No registration required. |
|
Marblehead Public Vehicle Safety; All Ages June 5, 12 - 1 p.m. All Together Now at Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library for the 2023 Summer Reading Program! Come to the Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library parking lot to see fire and police vehicles up close. Vehicles provided by the Marblehead Police Department and the Danbury Township Fire Department. No registration required. Patrons may just drop by the parking lot any time during the hour to participate. |
|
Erie Islands Save Duff Wood Preserve From Garlic Mustard!; All Ages June 5, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Duff Woods Nature Preserve 755 Mitchell Rd. Put-in-Bay, Ohio All Together Now at Duff Woods Nature Preserve for the 2023 Summer Reading Program! Stop the spread of the invasive garlic mustard plant! Come to the newest nature preserve on Put-in-Bay, Duff Woods Preserve, and help us pull this non-native species that is taking over this beautiful trail. Garbage bags, gloves and a water cooler (or bring your own favorite water bottle) will be on hand. Let's keep our island beautiful and show a little love to Duff Woods Nature Preserve! Everyone is welcome! In conjunction with Lake Erie Islands Conservancy Movie Night at EIL; All Ages June 6, 5:30 - 7 p.m. All Together Now at Erie Islands Library for the 2023 Summer Reading Program! Did you know that today is National Drive-In Movie Day? It's only fitting to show a fun family movie. We'll supply popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages. Join us for a fun night with friends. Everyone welcome! Adult Coloring; Adults June 8, 6 - 7 p.m. All Together Now at Erie Islands Library for the 2023 Summer Reading Program! Need something relaxing to do away from the hustle and bustle of your crazy home? Come to the library to sit quietly with friends coloring. We have lots of zentangle coloring books with positive affirmations and pencils. Bring along a friend or two for an enjoyable evening. No registration required. Friends of the Library Book Sale; All Ages June 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All Together Now at Erie Islands Library for the 2023 Summer Reading Program! Looking for a good read? Trying to restock your island library? Stop on down for a huge island Book Sale! Loads of popular titles for all ages. |
|
Books & Brews June 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Visit Wee Willy's to talk about your new & old favorite titles! Each month we also have a genre goal. For this meeting, we have decided to begin to read across America. This month we will focus on books set in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands. No need to register. Wee Willy's
302 W Main St.Lakeside, OH 43440 |
Pulitzer Prize Book Club June8, 4 - 5 p.m. Marblehead Peninsula Branch LibraryVisit Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library to read & discuss a Pulitzer Prize winning book. Now is your chance to read one and discuss it with a lively group! This month the group will discuss The Known World, by Edward P. Jones. No registration required. |
1-On-1 Tech Help June 6; 3 - 4 p.m. Ida Rupp Public Library Registration required. Call the library at 419-732-3212 or stop in to schedule a 30-minute help session. |
Tech Help June 6, 3 - 4 p.m.; June 7, 10 - 11 a.m. Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library
Need help with a smart phone, tablet, computer, or other device? Sign up for one of our 30-minute one-on-one Tech Help sessions at the Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library. Sessions are free, but you must register, either online or by calling the branch at 419-798-0477 and asking to be registered. |
|
|
SEO Libraries App With the app you are able to: - Access a digital version of your library card that can be used when checking out at the library's front desk
- Browse the library's collection
- View details about library material
- Place holds for later pickup
- Renew current checkouts
- View account status, including any fees
- Utilize reputable online research databases
- Check out and download digital content, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines
- Find the location and operating hours of the nearest library
- Search the library collection by scanning the ISBN barcode of an item you would rather borrow than buy
- For families, link together digital library cards to easily manage multiple accounts
Download the Library App! - Go to your app store such as Apple or Google Play
- Search for the SEO Libraries App
- Download and install the app to your device
- Open the app and select 'My Account', then 'Sign In'
- Scan the code on the back of your library card
- Enter your PIN (the last 4 digits of your phone number)
|
We may alter these hours at any time to comply with recommendations from the Ohio Department of Health. Please see our website www.idarupp.org or follow our locations on Facebook for current hours and options for no-contact hold pickup or electronic resources. |
|
Port ClintonSunday: Closed Monday: 9:00 - 8:00 Tuesday: 9:00 - 8:00 Wednesday: 9:00 - 8:00 Thursday: 10:00 - 8:00 Friday: 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00 |
Put-In-BaySunday: Closed Monday: 10:00 - 2:00 Tuesday: 3:00 - 7:00 Wednesday: 10:00 - 2:00 Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00 Friday: 10:00 - 2:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 2:00 |
MarbleheadSunday: Closed Monday: 10:00 - 2:00 Tuesday: 3:00 - 7:00 Wednesday: 10:00 - 2:00 Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00 Friday: 10:00 - 2:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 2:00 |
|
|
|
|