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Library announces activities/events for Aug. 17-23

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SUMMER READING PICTURES — This summer, the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County held its annual summer reading program. This year’s theme was entitled Color Our World, with area library branches holding events and activities surrounding the theme. Those at the Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Library branch featured local children drawing pictures which correlated with what they believed Color Our World means. The children had an opportunity to show off their pictures to visitors. -- Contributed

STEUBENVILLE -- The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced its upcoming activities for the week of Aug. 17-23.

Main Library (740) 282-9782

Children: Grab-and-go bags containing supplies to make a bracelet, can be picked up at the library beginning Aug. 21, while supplies last.

Brilliant Branch (740) 314-4309

Children: Pick up a Story Time grab-and-go bag containing the book "Ice Cream: The Full Scoop," by Gail Gibbons, beginning Aug. 18, while supplies last.

Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch (740) 314-4310

Adults: Book Club will read and discuss "Moon Shell Beach," by Nancy Thayer at 10 a.m. Aug. 19.

Schiappa Branch (740) 264-6166

Open Art Night will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19. All ages and abilities are welcome to unwind and let the creativity flow. Supplies will be provided. The program is in collaboration with the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Adults: Play Dungeons and Dragons from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays. Register to attend.

Tiltonsville Branch (740) 314-4280

Adults: JoAnn Peterson will portray Frances Perkins, the first female cabinet member often referred to as "the woman behind the New Deal" or "the mother of Social Security," at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23. Perkins championed fedral laws regarding old age pension, minimum wage, unemployment insurance, worker's comp, child labor and more. Register to attend.

Chair aerobics will be offered at 10 a.m. Fridays. Register to attend.

Children: Pick up a Story Time grab-and-go bag containing the book "Ice Cream: The Full Scoop," by Gail Gibbons, beginning Aug. 18, while supplies last.

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