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STEUBENVILLE -- The elves have arrived at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. Visit the nearest library branch and pick up a grab-and-go bag containing the supplies needed to create a magic elf moving glove at home. Officials stated, "Everyone knows Elf on the Shelf can be touched or they will lose their magic." Kits are intended for children ages 5-12.
Other activities scheduled for the week of Dec. 7-13 include:
Main Library (740) 282-9782
Adults: Read and discuss "We Wish You a Murderous Christmas," by Vicki Delany. The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss the book at 11 a.m. Dec. 8. Call to join.
Children: Drop in for a family Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13.
The library is exploring the North Pole at 6 p.m. Dec. 11. The interactive program is for children ages 5-11. Register to attend.
Adena Branch (740) 320-0009
Children: Sign up for Tot Time, a program intended for parents who have children between the ages of 2 and 4. The activity will take place at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 8.
Children ages 5-10 are welcome to attend Story Time for stories and crafts at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Register to attend.
Brilliant Branch (740) 314-4309
Children: Decorate a giant gingerbread man at 6 p.m. Dec. 11. Registration is required.
Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch (740) 314-4310
Adults: Relax and unwind while taking part in the library's seasonal Paint 'n Sip class at 1 p.m. Dec. 13. The class is free and supplies will be provided. Call to register.
Children: Sign up for Tot Time, a program for parents and children between the ages of 2 and 4. The class will be held at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9.
Children ages 5-10 are welcome to attend Story Time at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Listen to stories and make a craft. Register to attend.
Schiappa Branch (740) 264-6166
Adults: Explore billions of historical newspaper articles from 47 countries on the library's Newspaper Archive e-resource. Sign up to learn how to use this database 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 10.
It's Crochet Night at the library at 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Bring in a project to work on in the company of others. This will not be an instructional program.
Children: Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held for parents who have children between the ages of birth and 4 years old. The activity will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 11 and at 10 a.m. Dec. 12. Introduce children to the library at an early age and help them with early literacy skills by playing with toys that promote alphabet knowledge.
Pick up a grab-and-go craft beginning Dec. 8, while supplies last.
Tiltonsville Branch (740) 314-4280
Adults: Read "Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor," by Lisa Kleypas. Book club will meet at 10 a.m. Dec. 9 for a discussion. Call to join.
Children: Decorate a giant gingerbread man at 6 p.m. Dec. 9. Registration is required.
Toronto Branch (740) 537-1262
Adults: Book club will discuss "The Santa Suit," by Mary Kay Andrews at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9. Call to participate.
Children: Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held for parents who have children between the ages of birth and 4. The activity will take place at 5 p.m. Dec. 11 and at 11 a.m. Dec. 12. Introduce children to the library at an early age and help them with early literacy skills by playing with toys that promote alphabet knowledge.
Make reindeer or Santa snacks at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11. This holiday treat is for children ages 6 and older.
Teens: Make a fuzzy owl using a pinecone at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Register to participate.