Happy Fall, y’all! I am beyond excited to share details about the many wonderful events the library has planned for you. In addition to our Boo Bash, we will also be hosting our 3 Annual Ohio Author Festival. Please join us as we welcome authors from all across the great state of Ohio and beyond. This festival offers something for all ages including guest speakers, author panels, and illustration and writing workshops for children. We will also be celebrating the kickoff of the Dicken’s Victorian Village by hosting the grand opening reception as well as reviving the famed Fezziwig Ball later in the month. However, the fun does not stop there. An animal ambassador from Ohio Canid Center will be at our newly renovated Byesville branch this September at our Wolves fact versus myth program. rd This is just a small representation of what we have planned for our friends here in Guernsey County. No matter your age or interests, the library truly has something special just for you. Check us out! Guernsey County District Public Library FALL NEWSLETTER Issue 13 September-November 2025 A FULL FALL AT GCDPL DON’T MISS EVENTS 2025 OHIO AUTHOR FESTIVAL BOO BASH Meet your favorite author! Keynote speaker will be Sarah Sundin and children’s workshops will be led by Will Hillenbrand, Kate Hoefler, and more. Saturday, October 11 12-4PM th Crossroads Branch Our 3 Annual Fall Carnival will include carnival games, prizes, balloon artistry, live animals, and more! Costumes are encouraged. rd Saturday, October 18 11AM-1PM th Crossroads Branch WOLVES: FACT VS. FICTION Representatives from the Ohio Canid Center will be leading an educational program about wolves. Join us and our furry friend to learn about family life, habitat, diet, and the role in the ecosystem that wolves play while myths that surround these animals are dispelled. Saturday, September 27 12PM th Stop 9 Community Center in Byesville Ada Myers Assistant Director
Featured Speaker Thao Thai Keynote Speaker Sarah Sundin Special Guest Mindy McGinnis Pg. 2 Julie Hatcher Anne Blackburne Jacob Paul Patchen Anna Lee Huber Joanne Lehman Abbey Duplega Will Hillenbrand Kristen Simmons Tricia Springstubb Mindee Arnett Kate Hoefler OHIO AUTHOR FESTIVAL 2025 Saturday,October 11 12:00-4:00 pm Featured Speakers, Author Panels, Workshops for Children and more... We are excited to announce that we will have a Mystery and Teen Author Panel this year as well as special events for our Youngest Attendees. Will Hillenbrand will offer a Colorful Connections illustration workshop for children. Kate Hoefler & Abbey Duplega will offer storytimes for children and Tricia Springstubb will offer a Creative Writing Workshop for elementary and middle school aged children.
YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS FAMILIES WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES Pirates Program: Join library staff for a program with books and activities about pirates! Tuesday, September 2 4-5PM nd Old Washington Presbyterian Church Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Drop off a stuffed animal friend at the Youth Services Desk at the Crossroads branch any time during open hours from 9AM September 17 - 10AM September, 19 . Then Join us on Sept. 20 to pick up your friend, see their adventures, and have a pancake breakfast with us. Feel free to wear pajamas! th th th Saturday, September 20 10-11AM th Crossroads Branch The Wild Robot movie night Monday, September 29th 5:30-7:30PM Crossroads Branch Tacos Program: Join library staff for a book and activities about tacos Tuesday, October 7 4-5PM th Old Washington Presbyterian church Pg. 3 Tipple Farm Pumpkin Painting: Join library staff at TippleFarm. The library provides 1 small pumpkin per child and all of the painting supplies needed. Play, paint, and enjoy the local farm! Tuesday, October 14 5-7PM th 6176 Simmons Rd., Cambridge, OH Boo Bash: Our 3 Annual Fall Carnival will include carnival games, prizes, balloon artistry, live animals, and more! Costumes are encouraged. rd Saturday, October 18 11AM-1PM th Crossroads Branch Sandwich Scavenger Hunt: Come search for your sandwich ingredients and use them to make a sandwich craft! Monday, November 3 5:30-7PM rd Crossroads Branch Pasta Program: Join library staff for a book and activities about pasta. Tuesday, November 4 4-5PM th Old Washington Presbyterian Church
YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS FAMILIES WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES Pg. 4 Lego Building & Challenges: Group and individual challenges as well as free building time Thursday, September 11 1-2PM th Crossroads Branch Dinosaurs: information and activities about dinosaurs Thursday, September 25 1-2PM th Crossroads Branch Astronomy: Irene Baron, the founder of the Astronomy Club of Zanesville, will join us to talk about astronomy, telescopes, information about the club, and more. Thursday, October 9 1-2PM th Crossroads Branch John & Annie Glenn Museum Tour: Register by calling 740-432-7536 from October 6 -17 . Limited to the first 40 people who register. Museum charges $2 per person for anyone over 5 years of age. th th Monday, October 20 1PM th Culture Club: Come prepared to present about a country of your choice by sharing facts and a traditional food or dessert. Thursday, November 13 1-3PM th Crossroads Branch HOMESCHOOL HUB The 12 Days of Christmas: Children ages 3-8, sign up to recieve a stack of 12 library books to unwrap each day leading up to Christmas. Spots are limited to the first 20 families. Call 740-432-7536 to register beginning Monday, November 17 . th Join other Homeschooling families for library-led, education-based programs!
YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS Pg. 5 Baby Sign: Join staff from Guernsey County Board of Developmental Disabilities to learn about baby sign language and how to incorporate it into your communication with your child. Friday, September 12 th 10-11AM Crossroads Branch Baby Play: Come enjoy age-appropriate toys and activities and get to know other families with babies. Friday, September 26 th Friday, October 24 th Friday, November 28 th 10-11AM Crossroads Branch Baby STEM: Practice fine motor skills and the basic building blocks of scientific learning Friday, October 10 th 10-11AM Crossroads Branch Help Me Grow: Join staff from Guernsey County Board of Developmental Disabilities for information on free services for your families including developmental screenings, home visiting services, and more. Activities for babies will be available. Friday, November 14th 10-11AM Crossroads Branch BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) EARLY LITERACY (0-5 YEARS) Little Sprouts Storytime Sing, talk, read, write, and play while we discover new foods each week! 10-11AM Mondays @ Downtown Branch September 8 , 15 , 22 , 29 th th nd th October 6 , 20 , 27 th th th November 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 rd th th th Tuesdays @ Byesville Branch September 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 , 30 nd th th rd th October 7 , 14 , 21 , 28 th th st th November 4 , 18 , 25 th th th BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) BABIES (0-18 MONTHS) Baby Bounce: staff-led activities such as books, bounces, songs, and fine motor practice Fridays, September 5 & 19 th th Fridays, October 3 , 17 , 31 rd th st Fridays, November 7 & 21 th st 10-11AM Crossroads Branch New Name!
YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS TODDLERS (18-36 MONTHS) Toddler Time: staff-led activities such as books, games, songs, and crafts Wednesdays, September 3 & 17 ; October 1 , 15 , & 29 ; November 12 & 26 rd th st th th th th 10-11AM Crossroads Branch Toddler Play: Learn social skills and enjoy developmental activities Wednesdays, September 10 & 24 ; October 8 & 22 ; November 5 & 19 th th th nd th th 10-11AM Crossroads Branch Kids’ Expedition: The Wild Robot: This four-week session will focus on nature and technology. We’ll all read the book, do the activities, and finish off by watching the movie! To register, please call 740-432-7536 beginning September 2 . nd Tuesday, September 2 : books are available for pick up at Byesville and Crossroads Branches nd Monday, September 8 : robotic activities th 4-5PM Byesville Branch Monday, September 15 : storybook trail th 4PM Salt Fork Campground Monday, September 22 : book discussion and nature activity nd 4-5PM Byesville Village Park Monday, September 29 : movie night showing The Wild Robot th 5:30-7:30PM Crossroads Branch Pg. 6 PRESCHOOLERS (3-5 YEARS) Storytime: Sing, talk, read, write, and play while we discover a new animal and learn about its habitat each week! Thursdays, September 4 , 11 , 18 & 25 ; October 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 & 30 ; th th th th nd th th rd th November 6 , 13 & 20 th th th 10-11AM Crossroads Branch KIDS (5-10 YEARS)
YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS TEENS (11-17 YEARS) Bagels & Shmears: Do an activity to learn information about bagels, then try out different spreads! Wednesday, September 3rd 4-5PM Byesville Branch Book Baubles Games: Use your collection to play games against other card collectors or come and learn about this fun card-collecting program. Saturday, October 4th 11AM-12PM Downtown Branch Video Games Night: Join us to play and watch games on a variety of systems. We’ll have snacks, tournaments, and free play. Register by calling 740-432-7536 between October 6 - 20 th th Monday, October 27 th 5:30-7:30PM Crossroads Branch Pg. 7 KIDS (5-10 YEARS) Kids’ BINGO: Come play and win prizes! Saturday, November 1st 11AM-12PM Downtown Branch Reading Dragons & Friends Tournament: Use your collection to play games against other card collectors or come and learn about this fun card-collecting program. Monday, November 17 th 5-7PM Crossroads Branch TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) TWEENS (9-12 YEARS) Tween Lock-in: This after-hours event is a chance for older kids and new teens to get a taste of what our teen lock-ins are like with the comfort of having their guardian along for the ride. Call 740-432-7536 to register between September 2 - 19 . nd th Friday, September 26 th 6-9PM Crossroads Branch
ADULT PROGRAMS Pg. 8 Tia Chi on the Lawn Chair Yoga Food Preservation Series Wolves: Fact vs. Myth Join us on the Crossroads Branch lawn for Tai Chi, an exercise program for health of the mind and body. Tai Chi decreases arthritis pain, helps prevent falls, increases flexibility, and improves mental and physical balance. Exercises can be done in a seated position or standing up. Tuesdays and Fridays in August & September 9AM Crossroads Lawn In Partnership with Iron Zen Yoga. Chair Yoga is for every body! Thursday, September 18 th Thursday, November 20 th 1PM Crossroads Branch City Cemetery Tour with Rick Booth Nearly forgotten and barely visible to passersby today, the Old City Cemetery on South 11th Street was the main Cambridge cemetery from 1858 to 1900 when Northwood Cemetery was established to replace it. Among the 2,000 interments there are congressmen, dozens of important civic leaders, and even a few of the earliest pioneers who founded Cambridge, as well as nearly 200 Civil War veterans. Here the generations of men and women who built Cambridge in the 1800s are remembered. Saturday, September 20 th 10AM Downtown Branch Canning Basics: Intro, Water Bath, & Pressure Canning Wednesday, September 24 th 2:30PM Crossroads Branch Freezing Fruit & Veggies Wednesday, October 1 st 2:30PM Crossroads Branch Meat, Poultry & Game Wednesday, October 8 th 2:30PM Crossroads Branch Pickled & Fermented Foods Wednesday, October 15 th 2:30PM Crossroads Branch Representatives from the Ohio Canid Center will be at the Byesville Branch Library to lead an educational program about wolves. Join us to learn about family life, habitat, diet, and the role in the ecosystem that wolves play while myths that surround these animals are dispelled. Program includes an animal ambassador, slide show, and a table set up with pelts, bones, and pawprint castings. All ages are welcome, however programs are detailed and designed for middle grades through adult. Saturday, September 27 12PM th Stop 9 Community Center Byesville
Pg. 9 ADULT PROGRAMS Following the Courthouse lighting, join us as we celebrate the kickoff of the 20 season of the Dicken’s Victorian Village. We will have light refreshments and crafts. Festive music will be provided by the Cambridge City Band. th Saturday November 1 st 7PM Downtown Branch Dicken’s Victorian Village Grand Opening Day Reception Homemade for the Holidays Join us for an evening of crafting budget-friendly, homemade gifts for your loved ones! This program is free, but registration is required. Please call 740-432-5946 to sign up. Thursday, November 13 th 5PM Crossroads Branch Fezziwig Ball Step back in time to a Victorian-style celebration filled with dancing, laughter, and festive cheer. Whether you're an experienced dancer or a complete novice, our dance instructors will be on hand to guide you through the steps of traditional dances, ensuring everyone has a delightful experience. Saturday, November 22 6-8PM Crossroads Branch nd
ADULT BOOK CLUBS Byesville Book Club Pg. 10 Off the Shelf Book Club Crossroads Book Club Downtown Book Club September 16 - Until Leaves Fall in Paris th By Sarah Sundin October 21 - The Big Sleep st By Raymond Chandler November 18 - The Maltese Falcon th By Dashiell Hammett September 18 - The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians th By James Patterson October 16 - The Women th By Kristen Hannah November 20 - Hidden Figures th By Margot Lee Shetterly Second Wednesday @ Byesville 4PM Join the Off the Shelf Book Club Facebook Group and add to the discussion. Third Tuesday @ Crossroads 6PM Third Thursday @ Downtown 3PM September 10 - Connie A Memoir th By Connie Chung October 8 - Food For Thought th By Alton Brown November 12 - Me By Elton John th Our first online Book Club! Each month will be an opportunity to dive into a new book and make friends doing so!
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK & BAKE SALE September 9th-13th Downtown Branch October 21st-25th Crossroads Branch LIBRARY CLOSURES September 1 - Labor Day st October 13 - Staff Development th November 11 - Veteran’s Day th November 27 - Thanksgiving th Crossroads Branch 63500 Byesville Rd Cambridge, OH 740-432-7536 Hours: Mon-Wed 9:00-8:00 Thurs-Fri 9:00-5:30 Sat 10:00-2:00 Sun CLOSED Pg. 11 LIBRARY INFORMATION HOURS / LOCATIONS Byesville Branch 100 Glass Ave Byesville, OH 740-685-2236 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:30 Sat 10:00-2:00 Sun CLOSED Downtown Branch 800 Steubenville Ave Cambridge, OH 740-432-5946 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:30 Sat 10:00-2:00 Sun CLOSED Facebook www.guernseycountylibrary.org Sign up to receive our emails CONNECT WITH US Bookmobile schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 3 10 17 24 28 4 11 18 25 29 5 12 19 26 30 6 13 20 27 31 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 29 Preschoolers (3-5 years) Adult Book Club Downtown Book Club 3pm Crossroads Book Club 6pm Byesville Book Club 4pm Byesville Book Club 4pm Crossroads Book Club 6pm Downtown Book Club 3pm Byesville Book Club 4pm Downtown Book Club 3pm Crossroads Book Club 6pm SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER CLOSED LABOR DAY CLOSED STAFF DAY CLOSED VETERANS’ DAY CLOSED THANKSGIVING Wolves Byesville Stop 9 Community Center 12pm AUTHOR FESTIVAL CROSSROADS 12PM BOO BASH CROSSROADS 11AM Families with kids of all ages Early Literacy (0-5 years) Babies (0-18 months) Babies (0-18 months) Toddlers (18-36 months) Kids (5-10 years) Teens (11-17 years) Adult (18+) Tai Chi Crossroads 9am Tai Chi Crossroads 9am Tai Chi Crossroads 9am Tai Chi Crossroads 9am Tai Chi Crossroads 9am Tai Chi Crossroads 9am Tai Chi Crossroads 9am Tai Chi Crossroads 9am Chair Yoga Crossroads 1pm Tween Lock-in Crossroads 6pm Crossroads 6pm Pirates Program OWPC 4pm Homeschool Hub Crossroads 1pm Homeschool Hub Crossroads 1pm Homeschool Hub Crossroads 1pm Homeschool Hub John & Annie Glenn Museum 1pm Homeschool Hub Crossroads 1pm Stuffed Animal Sleepover Crossroads 10am The Wild Robot movie night Crossroads5:30pm Tacos Program OWPC 4pm Sandwich Scavenger Hunt Crossroads 5:30pm Pasta Program OWPC 4pm Tipple Farm Pumpkin Painting 5pm 12 Days of Christmas registration begins Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Downtown 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Storytime Byesville 10am Baby Bounce Crossroads 10am Baby Bounce Crossroads 10am Baby Bounce Crossroads 10am Baby Bounce Crossroads 10am Baby Bounce Crossroads 10am Baby Bounce Crossroads 10am Baby Bounce Crossroads 10am Baby Sign Crossroads 10am Baby Play Crossroads 10am Baby Play Crossroads 10am Baby Play Crossroads 10am Baby STEM Crossroads 10am Help Me Grow Crossroads 10am Toddler Time Crossroads 10am Toddler Time Crossroads 10am Toddler Time Crossroads 10am Toddler Time Crossroads 10am Toddler Time Crossroads 10am Toddler Time Crossroads 10am Toddler Time Crossroads 10am Toddler Play Crossroads 10am Toddler Play Crossroads 10am Toddler Play Crossroads 10am Toddler Play Crossroads 10am Toddler Play Crossroads 10am Toddler Play Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Storytime Crossroads 10am Tweens (9-12 years) Tweens (9-12 years) Kids’ Expedition Byesville 4pm Kids’ Expedition Salt Fork 4pm Kids’ Expedition Byesville Park 4pm Kids’ BINGO Downtown 11am Reading Dragons Tournament Crossroads 5pm Bagels & Shmears Byesville 4pm Book Baubles Games Downtown 11am Video Game Night Crossroads 530pm Chair Yoga Crossroads 1PM Cemetery Tour w/Rick Booth Downtown 10am Food Preservation Crossroads 2:30pm Food Preservation Crossroads 2:30pm Food Preservation Crossroads 2:30pm Food Preservation Crossroads 2:30pm Homemade Gifts Crossroads 5pm Dicken’s Reception Downtown 7pm Fezziwig Ball Crossroads 6pm
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