Twinsburg Public Library's Upcoming Events

Meet Your Perfect Match! The library is partnering again with the Humane Society of Greater Akron. On Saturday, February 4 from 10am to 12:30pm, the library will play host to some of the cuddliest and lovable animals available for adoption. Adopt and animal and enjoy the gift of unconditional love.

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The library is look for talented artists to display their work in our art gallery. To submit your artwork for review, please read the Twinsburg Library Exhibit and Art Gallery Policy available on our website and fill out the application available online: www.twinsburglibrary.org. If you have items that you would like displayed in the glass cases in the lobby, please contact Carol at 330-425-4268 ext. 2.

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The Blues at TPL Preaching the Blues Monday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Peter Rutkoff, Professor and Chair of American Studies at Kenyon College, will be back to discuss American Blues and the music of Muddy Waters. Waters took the musical form from the Mississippi Delta to the clubs of Chicago and redefined the genre. This is a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council.

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Couponing 101 Michelle Filler of fillersfinds.com will show how to use coupons effectively to save up to 90% on your grocery bills. This popular program was "soldout" when presented last year, and will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m.

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Enter to win a romantic dance lesson with instructors from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. On Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. come with your significant other and learn how to dance just in time for Valentine’s Day. If you have children age 3 and up, don’t worry about a babysitter. Children’s Place is offering a special Valentine’s Day Children’s Hour. Enter online at www.twinsburglibrary.org.

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Learn to create beautiful embellished pages for your recipes to make a lovely gift cookbook on Monday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a favorite recipe. Each participant will leave with a copy of everyone's decorated pages, plus a CD of scrapbooking resources.  This class is held in the library's Computer Classroom.  Familiarity with MS Publisher is required and a fee of about $3 will be collected at class time.  Space is limited to 11; two additional participants may attend with their own laptops.

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The Third Monday Book Group invites everyone to join them for an author visit via Skype on February 20 at 1 p.m. Zoe Ferraris will discuss her book City of Veils, a murder mystery that offers a close look at the culture and beliefs of Saudi Muslims and the westerners that choose to live among them. Ferraris lived in Saudi Arabia with her Muslim husband and his family, and tells the story with humor and suspense. Copies of the book are available at the reference desk.

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AARP Tax Aid volunteers will return to the Twinsburg Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning February 7 to provide tax form preparation help to seniors and low-income individuals. Appointments are required and will be accepted starting January 2. Please call (330) 425-4268 x2 or stop at the reference desk to schedule.

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A Vintage Murder Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 at 6:30pm Can you solve the clues and find the culprit? Join us for this year's interactive historical murder mystery. Tickets are $15 for a full spread of appetizers and desserts, catered by Red's Place. Tickets are limited, so sign up now. Online registration is not available; tickets may be reserved over the phone or in person. Registration begins January 23.

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Long time, career and job training expert, Ebony Williams will present a three part series of classes focused on providing the job seeker Help Getting Hired. The 3-part series will be presented each month from February to May. The first class will demonstrate strategies for Selling Yourself to Employers. The second class will focus attention on that all-important resume – What’s Your Resume Saying about You? The third class is entitled Sealing the Deal: The Interview. The classes, which last 3 hours, will be presented on Mondays and Saturdays each month.

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Kids Korner

Join us for a magic show with Magic by Paul Gerber on Saturday, February 11 at 2pm. All ages. Please call Children’s Place to register.

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TeenCrossings

On Friday, February 10 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Bricks4Kidz, a local Lego instruction franchise, will be here to teach kids, 10 and up, how to construct really cool motorized things that go like cars and airplanes. Bring your dad, uncle, or grandpa so they can help race each other. We will also build Hero sandwiches. A refundable $5.00 check will be required to register.

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Free Language Classes

Adult Intro to Spanish Language Class and Sign Language II will be offered this winter. Register by calling or visiting the Computer Lab.

Spanish I for Adult (ages 14+) Class Fee: $18.00 Class Limit: 15 Saturdays 10:45-12:00 Noon Feb. 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Payment is due by: February 6 or will be cancelled.

 Sign Language II: Class Fee: $15.00 Class Limit: 15 Mondays 7:15-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012. Payment is due by: February 3 or will be cancelled

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Free Computer Classes

Nook eReader Program February 7(Tue) 6:00-7:30 p.m. *Instruction/demonstration only; not a hands-on class.

Introduction to the Internet February 9 (Thu) 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Free Computer Coach at TPL! Sign up from a half-hour to an hour session with library staffers who will help you get started with the wide world of computers! Call: 330-425-42568x4 to make an appointment.

Registration is required for all programs unless stated otherwise. To register for programs call 330-425-4268. For Children, dial ext. 3; for Adult, dial ext. 2; for Teen, dial ext. 6, and for the Computer Lab, dial extension 4.