The January calendar for all locations of the Ida Rupp Public Library in-cludes One-On-One Tech Help at Ida Rupp Public Library and Marble-head Tech Help at the Marblehead Peninsula Branch.

Monday January 2

• All branches closed

Tuesday January 3

• Story Time, Ida Rupp Public Library; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Children. Bring your little ones to listen to some stories, sing a few songs, and get wiggles out!
• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.
• Grab & Go Craft Kit for Adults: Affirmation/Gratitude Journal, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; Adults. Stop in to pick up everything you need to start your year off on a good foot in this be small package. Kits will include a journal and prompts to fill your heart with affirming thoughts. Kits available while supplies last.
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. 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.

Wednesday January 4

• Art Club, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.; Teens. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to bring their own sketchbook or drawing paper and work on their own creations. Art supplies and sketch-books or drawing paper will be provided to those without their own sketchbook or drawing paper. Don’t like drawing? Coloring books will be available!
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 10 – 11 a.m.; Adults. 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. Ses-sions are free, but you must register, either online or by calling the branch at 419 798-0477 and asking to be registered.

Thursday January 5

• Mystery Book Discussion, Ida Rupp Public Library; 10 – 11 a.m.; Adults. Join us for a discussion of The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk beginning December 1, 2022.
• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 1 – 2 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.

Friday January 6

• DIY Winter Wreath, Ida Rupp Public Library; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Adults. Enjoy the season with a snowy, winter-themed wreath, dec-orated beautifully with muslin and yarn. Add mini trees, natural ac-cents, and snow to an embroidery hoop base. Winter is the time to celebrate a scenic wonderland full of white, sparkling snow. This is an Adult program – we’ll be using hot glue guns.
• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.

Monday January 9

• Vineyard Book Discussion, Ida Rupp Public Library; 1 – 2 p.m.; Adults. Visit Ohio Living Vineyard on Catawba for a monthly book discussion group meeting in the Community Room. Book – Afterlife by Julia AlvarezDIY Fairy Garden, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.; Teens. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to make a fairy garden to take home! While supplies last.
• Books & Brews, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; 6:30 – 8 p.m.; Adults. 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 read a book of short stories.
• Preschool Story Time, Erie Islands Library; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Children. Join Librarian Karen Wilhelm for a half hour of reading, song and a craft to take home. Parents and caregivers are asked to stay with their children.

Tuesday January 10

• Story Time, Ida Rupp Public Library; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Children. Bring your little ones to listen to some stories, sing a few songs, and get wiggles out!
• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.
• Euchre Club, Ida Rupp Public Library; 6 – 7:45 p.m.; Adults. Join us for fun evening of Euchre. New members are always welcome to participate! This patron led group meets the 2nd and 4th Tues-day each month.
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. 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.
• Crocheting with Heather, Erie Islands Library; 3:30 – 5 p.m.; Adults. Come create an amazing crochet accessory by only using one stitch. No crochet experience necessary and once you have the technique down, you’re sure to make many more! This class is being presented by Heather Durdil who is host of the podcast Heather Spins a Yarn. She will be supplying the items needed for this project.

Wednesday January 11

• A Beginner’s Guide to Canning, Ida Rupp Public Library; 4 – 5 p.m.; Adults. Arrive with an open mind and leave with a possible new hobby! Every second Wednesday of the month we’ll meet to explore a new topic. Join us this month with Katie Schlagheck from OSU to learn about canning. Katie will bring in equipment and dis-cuss the process of water bath canning and pressure canning.
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 10 – 11 a.m.; Adults. 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. Ses-sions are free, but you must register, either online or by calling the branch at 419 798-0477 and asking to be registered.
• DIY Dahlia Book Flower, Erie Islands Library; 1 – 2:30 p.m.; Adults. We are recycling some of our old books into beautiful flow-ers that you will be proud to display. We will have all the materials you will need to create your flowers. Due to the use of glue guns, this craft is for adults only. 10 patrons. Register ahead online or by calling the library to ensure a spot.

Thursday January 12

• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 1 – 2 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.
• Pulitzer Prize Book Club, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; 4 – 5 p.m.; Adults. Visit 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 To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. The event is free; no registration required.
• Board Game Café, Erie Islands Library; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.; All Ages. Bring your favorite board game or game to the library to play with friends. Invite as many friends as you want! We will have a limited number of games available. Invite as many friends as you want! Fun for all ages. Families are encouraged to attend.

Friday January 13

• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.

Tuesday January 17

• Story Time, Ida Rupp Public Library; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Children. Bring your little ones to listen to some stories, sing a few songs, and get wiggles out!
• Tuesday Morning Book Club, Ida Rupp Public Library; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Adults. Visit R Coffee Corner to discuss this month’s book! This month’s title is Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia. Pick up a copy of the book at the public services desk. New mem-bers always welcome.
• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.
• Grab & Go Craft Kits for Kids: Snowy Owl, Marblehead Peninsu-la Branch Library; Children. Stop in to pick up everything you need to make a Snowy Owl while supplies last.
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. 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.
• Yoga, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; 4 – 5 p.m.; Adults. Join Katy Mazzeo for a one-hour yoga session at the Marblehead Branch. No experience required. Limit of 14 participants. Registra-tion is required. Either call the library 419-798-0477 or register online. Registration for the next week should open up at 10:00 a.m. on the day after each session. Please call the library if you have any difficulties.
• DIY Snow Globes, Erie Islands Library; 3:30 – 4; Children. Join Li-brarian Sue Duff for a fun, easy craft where you create your own plastic snow globe using the supplies she brings.

Wednesday January 18

• Last Days of the Ship of Success, Ida Rupp Public Library; 4 – 5 p.m.; Adults. Come listen to Port Clinton native and author Rich Norgard bring to life the ship’s last days in this fascinating presen-tation. From peaceful beginnings as a trading vessel and emigrant ship, the Success became Australia’s most infamous penal hulk, later traveling the world as an exhibition ship, fascinating–and horri-fying–millions of visitors in Australia, Great Britain, and the United States. The ship ended her days on the Great Lakes on July 4th, 1946, as Lake Erie’s most fabled and famous shipwreck.
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 10 – 11 a.m.; Adults. 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. Ses-sions are free, but you must register, either online or by calling the branch at 419 798-0477 and asking to be registered.
• Sips & Series, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; 6:30 – 8 p.m.; Adults. Are you looking for a binge-worthy series to watch, but don’t know how you could possibly choose between all the op-tions? We will be talking about a wide range of TV shows and mov-ies we are currently watching. Come join us for a discussion of all things watch worthy! We will be meeting at Rocky Point Winery for this discussion. No need to register, just join us!
• Words & Wine Book Club, Erie Islands Library; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Adults. Join us and share a book you have read while enjoying a beverage of your own choosing. Even if you haven’t had time to read, you are welcome to join us to hear what others are suggest-ing. We can’t wait to hear what you have been reading! Location will be announced two weeks prior.

Thursday January 19

• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 1 – 2 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.
• Top Gun Maverick, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3:30 – 5 p.m.; Teens. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to watch a movie at the library.
• Painting Wooden Pieces, Erie Islands Library; 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.; Children. Looking for something fun to do after school that is differ-ent? Maybe a gift or a decoration for your room? Let’s try some painting! A patron has donated some wooden shapes that need to be painted. We have all the supplies you will need: wooden piec-es, brushes, and paint. You just bring your creative ideas and paint away! Bring a friend.

Friday January 20

• Movie Night, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Adults. Come watch a box office hit on our big screen. This month we will enjoy Jerry and Marge Go Large. Feel free to bring a pillow to sit on and a blanket to snuggle up in. We will bring the popcorn and drinks. Since the Library is closed during Movie Night, please enter at the back door (follow the signs around to the James Park side of the building), starting at 6:00 p.m.

Monday January 23

• Otterbein Book Discussion, Ida Rupp Public Library; 1 – 2 p.m.; Adults. Visit Otterbein Marblehead SeniorLife Community in the ILAR for monthly book discussions. The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles.
• Navigating Nonfiction, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. Ever wonder what nonfiction is all about? Join us each month to review and discuss various nonfiction books on similar topics. Books can be selected from the titles for the NNF book group held behind the information desk. Each month will focus on a different subject area.

Tuesday January 24

• Story Time, Ida Rupp Public Library; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Children. Bring your little ones to listen to some stories, sing a few songs, and get wiggles out!
• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.
• Euchre Club, Ida Rupp Public Library; 6 – 7:45 p.m.; Adults. Join us for fun evening of Euchre. New members are always welcome to participate! This patron led group meets the 2nd and 4th Tues-day each month.
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. 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.
• Yoga, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; 4 – 5 p.m.; Adults. Join Katy Mazzeo for a one-hour yoga session at the Marblehead Branch. No experience required. Limit of 14 participants. Registra-tion is required. Either call the library 419-798-0477 or register online. Registration for the next week should open up at 10:00 a.m. on the day after each session. Please call the library if you have any difficulties.
• Crocheting with Heather, Erie Islands Library; 3:30 – 5 p.m.; Adults. Come create an amazing crochet accessory by only using one stitch. No crochet experience necessary and once you have the technique down, you’re sure to make many more! This class is being presented by Heather Durdil who is host of the podcast Heather Spins a Yarn. She will be supplying the items needed for this project.

Wednesday January 25

• LGBTQ+ 101 Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Ida Rupp Public Li-brary; 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.; Teens. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come to the library for a special presentation. There will be time for questions and answers guided by a guest speaker. Kaleidoscope Youth Center of Columbus, Ohio will be joining Mrs. Magrum to al-low teens to discuss in an open but guided forum. Teens are wel-come to attend and ask any questions they may have or even just come to listen and learn. For more information about the Kaleido-scope organization, please visit http://www.kycohio.org/.
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 10 – 11 a.m.; Adults. 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. Ses-sions are free, but you must register, either online or by calling the branch at 419 798-0477 and asking to be registered.
• Trivia at Wee Willy’s, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; 6:30 – 8 p.m.; Adults. Visit Wee Willy’s for trivia. Build your team of up to 8 participants to win bragging rights and something special from Wee Willy’s! Since there are no reservations, arrive early for the best chance of having a place for your team.

Thursday January 26

• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.
• The Organized Journal: Setting New Year Goals, Ida Rupp Pub-lic Library; 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.; Adults. Do you have too many tabs open and don’t know where to start? Bullet journaling is a creative way to organize one’s thoughts and goals in a single place. Join Cait Biro for an afternoon of creativity as she discusses bullet jour-naling. Through exploring topics and putting pen to paper, Cait will show us how to tackle our 2023 goals head-on.
• Plan Your Vacation!, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library; 6 – 7 p.m.; Adults. Join us for a hands-on lesson in planning a vacation. We’ll look at a variety of aids–online, in-print, and in-person. We’ll have a few laptops available for use, but participants are encour-aged to bring along a phone, tablet or laptop of their own. No regis-tration required.
• Hot Wheels Night, Erie Islands Library; 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.; All Ages. Looking for something to do after school with your friends? Join us at the library to design your own race track for Hot Wheel cars. Who will have the fastest track? The longest track? We have eve-rything needed: tracks, connectors, cars. Fun for all ages!

Friday January 27

• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.

Monday January 30

• Valentine Gnome Ornament Take & Make, Ida Rupp Public Li-brary; Adults. Stop by the library to pick up a valentine gnome craft kit. With a cute button nose and a pointy hat, this gnome ornament is sure to make you smile. Limit 1 per family. First come, first served. While supplies last.
• Game Day, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3:30 – 4:30; Teens. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to play a variety of board & card games.

Tuesday January 31

• Story Time, Ida Rupp Public Library; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Children. Bring your little ones to listen to some stories, sing a few songs, and get wiggles out!
• One-On-One Tech Help, Ida Rupp Public Library; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. Call Ida Rupp Public Library at (419) 732-3212 to schedule a 30-minute help session.
• Marblehead Tech Help, Marblehead Peninsula Branch; 3 – 4 p.m.; Adults. 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.