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Library to offer activites, including Valentine’s Day date with a book

STEUBENVILLE -- The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will celebrate Valentine's Day with a Blind Date with A Book event.

The holiday campaign offers visitors an opportunity to retrieve a bag containing a wrapped book. Once the bag has been checked out, readers can learn of the title, making it a "blind date" of sorts.

Library officials stated they are hoping people will "step out of their comfort zone and find a new love this Valentine's Day." All area branches will carry the event, allowing patrons to borrow the new title during the week of Feb. 9-15. One person will win a book for their home collection at each local library, officials announced.

"Only a library card is needed to bravely read something unknown," organizers said.

Main Library (740) 282-9782

Children: Tot Time, an hour of stories and songs for parents who have children between the ages of 2 and 4, will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays throughout February. Dates are scheduled for Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25. Tot Time will also be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, with dates including Feb. 13, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27. Call the library to register.

Valentine's Day bingo will be held for children ages 4 through 10 at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10. Register to play.

Teens: Picture this on Feb. 10: Pick up a grab-and-go bag and create a mushroom scene by using a cork that will hold pictures. The activity is for teenagers ages 12 to 18, while supplies last.

Adena Branch (740) 320-0009

Children: Bring your children to Tot Time, an hour-long activity of books and fun for parents who have children between the ages of 2 and 4. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10. Registration is required.

Story Time, a program that offers stories and activities for children ages 5 to 10, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Register to attend.

Teens: Make a friendship bracelet at 5 p.m. Feb. 13. Register to attend.

Brilliant Branch (740) 314-4309

Children: Pick up a grab-and-go craft on Feb. 10, while supplies last. This month's bag contains supplies for Valentine's Day.

Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch (740) 314-4310

Children: Bring your children to Tot Time, an hour-long activity of books and fun for children ages 2 to 4. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Registration is required.

Story Time, a program that offers stories and activities for children ages 5 to 10, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Register to attend.

Tiltonsville Branch (740) 314-4280

Adults: Book club will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 11 to discuss the book "Those We Love Most," by Lee Woodruff. Call to register.

Children: Watch a family movie at noon on Feb. 15. Call to save a seat and find out what will be playing.

Pick up a grab-and-go craft on Feb. 10, while supplies last. This month's bag contains supplies for Valentine's Day.

Toronto Branch (740) 537-1262

Make a move to the library to play chess at 5:30 p.m. Mondays. All ages and playing levels are welcome to attend.

Adults: Read and discuss "After Annie," by Anna Quindlen for the monthly Book Club that will meet at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Call to register.

Children: Tot Time, featuring stories and songs for parents with childrn ages 2-4, will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 12 and Feb. 26. Registration is required.

Make a Valentine's Day craft at 4 p.m. Feb. 11. Register to attend.