MML Newsletter  June 1, 2024

 
Registration is open for Summer Reading!
All ages are welcome to sign up online this year. Sign up at home or at the library. 
Pick up your Summer Reading Bag or Folder at the front desk. Earn prize slips for each item checked out, for attending events, and for completing activities.  We will give away one weekly prize and multiple grand prizes at the End of Summer Reading Block Party July 19th!
 
Adults Sign Up HERE!
 
Teens Sign Up HERE!
 
Children Sign Up HERE!
 
One of the adult passport activities it completing the eNewsletter Scavenger Hunt!
There are 5 cryptids in this newsletter.
Let the front desk know where you found them to get your passport stamped!
 
We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the library this summer!
 
MML Team
 
Current Hours of Operation
We are open to the public during these hours.
  • Monday-Thursday               9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday                                  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday                              9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Spotlight on Digital Resources
The State Library of Ohio, in collaboration with Ohio Ready to Read, offers Day By Day Ohio. The Day By Day Ohio Family Literacy Calendar can be used at home, in the classroom, or on the go. The calendar features songs, activities, book suggestions, and videos, supporting early literacy skills. Find it on our website at https://marvinlibrary.org/resources-2/resources/
 
INFOhio, Ohio’s PreK-12 Digital Library, supports remote learning and provides an array of research and instructional resources to all Ohio PreK-12th grade students at no cost to the student, family, or school. See their Parent Tools Page for additional information/tips and tricks.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Check out  the Children's, Teen, or Adult Program Pages, our Event Calendar, our Facebook Events page or Instagram for the
details of all upcoming events!
Adult Activities
Join us for any of the fantastic summer programs for adults.
  • Mon June 3 5:00 PM Book & Bean at The Ivory Bean Coffee House
  • Mon June 3 6:00 PM Walk & Talk Introduction
  • Mon June 5 5:00 PM A Night with Elvis in the Kerr Garden Room
  • Thu June 6 6:00 PM Author Brandon Weis
  • Mon June 10 6:00 PM Walk & Talk at the Water Treatment Plant
  • Wed June 12 1:00 PM Book Discussion Group
  • Wed June 12 6:00 PM Author Mark Strecker
  • Thu June 13 1:00 PM Knotty Knitters
  • Thu June 13 6:00 PM Book Vault at The Vault Wine Bar
  • Mon June 17 6:00 PM Walk & Talk to the Presbyterian Church
  • Mon June 17 6:00 PM Shelby Tokens Coins and More
  • Tue June 18 6:00 PM DIY Design Night Painted Patriotic Pavers *RR
  • Wed June 19 6:00 PM The Great Lakes Top 10: Our National Story
  • Thu June 20 1:00 PM Between the Bookends
  • Mon June 24 6:00 PM Walk & Talk to the Auburn Dream Center
  • Tue June 25 2:00 PM Technical Program - Gale Legal Forms: 101 *RR
  • Wed June 26 6:00 PM Music Trivia Night
  • Thu June 27 1:00 PM Knotty Knitters                                                                                          
        *RR = Registration Required            Register by calling 419-347-5576.
 
Details can be found at marvinlibrary.org/programs/adults/                 
Stay informed of everything on our Website , Facebook Page or Instagram Page. 
Special Events
The community is welcome to join us for any or all of our special events for adults. We will host A Night with Elvis, two Author Visits, and a Music Trivia Night! You do not have to register for these events. Bring your friends!
Are you a historian? Do you collect relics?

Join us for two awesome History Programs this month! Registration is not required.
These programs are free and open to the public.
 
A representative from The Shelby Museum of History will be presenting
"Shelby Tokens, Coins, and More".
Bring your local relics or metal detecting finds and see if they can be identified.
 
Ring Lardner, Collections Coordinator of the National Museum of the Great Lakes
will be presenting
"The Great Lakes Top 10: Our National Story".
Ring will talk about how the Great Lakes have shaped our nation's history.
 
Have you ever needed a legal form and wasn't sure where to find it? Look no further than our website's digital resources!
 
Gale Legal Forms include forms drafted by attorneys for a particular legal matter, forms from public records, participating companies, and attorneys. “Official” forms for Ohio are also included. Available forms include business, personal, litigation, and federal forms. Learn how to access and search free, authentic, fill-in-the-blank legal forms available online for personal or business use.
 
Stop by the front desk or call 419-347-5576 to reserve your seat for Gale Legal Forms:101.

 
Walk & Talks are back!
 
Join us every Monday at 6:00 to walk to a destination in town, and learn more about our community. Some destinations are too far to walk to and tour, so we will meet at the site for a walking tour.
 
Find the complete schedule on our website at marvinlibrary.org.
Have you joined a book club yet? 
We have 4 Book Clubs for Adults: Book Discussion Group, Book & Bean, Book Vault and Between the Bookends (Clean Reads). Try one this month!
Remember you can CLICK HERE to have information sent directly to your inbox. 
 
Children's Activities
  Here are a few highlights.
Pick up a program guide or keep an eye on our Facebook Page, Instagram and Website for more upcoming details. 
 
Displays in the Children's Department are highlighting Adventure.
Feel free to check out any material that you see on display.
 
Special Events this month include visits from
Professor Tony, The Armstrong Air & Space Museum,
Outback Ray, and The Ohio School of Falconry!
 
In the Children's Department
 
Stop by and check out our Maker's Space
for activities and crafts!
 
We also have the Buckeye Imagination Museum Traveling Exhibit Play Area
"Pizza Shop",
sponsored by the the library, along with the
Shelby Foundation.
 
 
Teen Activities 
Here are a few highlights.
Pick up a Program Guide or keep an eye on the Teen Instagram Page or our website for more.  
Displays in the young adult section are highlighting
Adventure! Feel free to check out any display materials!
Search the catalog here.
 
More Than Books
We have more than just books for you to borrow!
  • Memory Card Readers
  • Mobile Hotspots
  • Disc Golf Kits
  • Blood Pressure Monitors
  • Puzzles
  • Videos
  • Music
  • Magazines
 
NEW to our Library of Things!!
 
Pickleball Sets
 
Available for a 4 week checkout period these sets include 2 rackets, 4 yellow balls, 2 grips tapes (orange & gray) and a carrying case. No holds on these and they are available on a first come first served basis.  
 
Check one out today! 
Curbside Service
  • All orders can be placed ahead of time by:
    • placing holds after logging into your account
    • using this link to the online form
    • emailing ptackett@marvinlibrary.org or childrens@marvinlibrary.org
    • message us on Facebook
    • call 419-347-5576 
  • We will call you when your items are ready to arrange a pickup time!
Drop Off
Please place all returns in our book drop located next to the front door. 
Pick-Up
 Pull into curbside pick-up parking and we will bring your items out to you.
Homebound Service
The Marvin Memorial Library's Homebound Program provides free delivery of library materials to homebound residents of Shelby, OH. If you are unable to visit the library due to: age, illness, surgery, physical disability, or lack of transportation, you are eligible for this Service. 
 
Contact us at 419-347-5576           Web: marvinlibrary.org        
 To apply for this program, you may fill out the online Homebound Delivery Services Registration form found here. We are always ready to serve our patrons, whether it is in our building or out in our community. 
 

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Marvin Memorial Library
29 W. Whitney Avenue, Shelby, Ohio 44875
419-347-5576
https://marvinlibrary.org/