April New Shelves Best Seller The House of My Mother by Shari Franke Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a pictureperfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5… -Synopsis Gallery Books Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager-the man who broke her… -Synopsis Simon & Schuster DVD Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails are back for their most epic adventure yet. The team reunite to face a new formidable foe, Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with powers unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Team Sonic must secure an unexpected alliance if they hope to stop Shadow and save the planet. Keanu Reeves joins the All-Star cast as Shadow the Hedgehog. Director Jeff Fowler returns along with our allstar cast including Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Natasha… -Synopsis Paramount Pictures New Shelf Fiction My Three Dogs by W. Bruce Cameron When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human, they find themselves up for adoptionseparately. But Riggs, a dedicated, loyal Australian Shepherd, refuses to see his family torn apart. After the exuberant and fun-loving doodle Archie and quick-witted Jack Russell Luna are taken to new homes, Riggs’ powerful herding instincts send him on a journey to bring his pack back together again. - Synopsis Center Point Large Print New Shelf Non-fiction All New! Square Foot Gardening by Square Foot Gardening Foundation No digging, no tiling, no fertilizing, no machinery or heavy tools-less watering, waste, and weeding! Discover the foolproof gardening method that has helped generations of gardeners around the world raise their own organic vegetables in less space, with less effort, and for less money than traditional row gardens. The Square Foot Gardening… -Synopsis Cool Springs Press 60 South Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 (937) 834-2004 mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Audiobook Raised by Wolves by James Patterson Two teens appear out of nowhere, ransacking a small-town grocery and attacking the police officers who come to investigate. Their clothes are torn and filthy, their hands and bare feet callused, they have fangs. They’re sister and brother, alone against the world. Where did they come from? Raised by wolves, they say. Kai and Holo are taken in by police… -Synopsis Blackstone Publishing Youth Louder Than Hunger by John Schu Jake volunteers at a nursing home because he likes helping people. He likes skating and singing, playing Bingo and Name That Tune, and reading mysteries and comics aloud to his teachers. He also likes avoiding people his own age…and the cruelty of mirrors…and food. Jake has read about kids like him in books-the weird one, the outsiderand would do anything not to be that kid, including shrink himself down… -Synopsis Candlewick Press You Are Brave by Margaret O’Hair Just because you are different, that doesn’t mean you can’t succeed and share your gifts and passion with the world! That is the timely and important message of You Are Brave. This book helps readers learn their own self-worth and encourages kids to overcome obstacles by sticking up for themselves and others, trying new things, and showing the world… -Synopsis Scholastic Inc. Featured Book Hap-Pea Easter by Keith Baker Hap-pea Easter! Hap-pea Spring! What surprises will it bring? From sprouting flowers and gentle showers to eggs decorated every which way, there’s plenty of excitement to be had on Easter with the peas! And there might even be an appearance from everyone’s favorite bunny…Keith Baker’s peas get an Easter spin in this picture book filled with eggs, chicks, … –Synopsis Beach Lane Books Adult Fiction 4/29 Lilac Time by Fern Michaels 4/15 Strangers in Time by David Baldacci Youth 5/6 Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer by Kenard Pak 5/6 Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Saving the World by Roseanne A. Brown Upcoming Releases Memorial/Honor Book Outsider by Linda Castillo This book is in memory of Ruth Violet McKenzie. While enjoying a sleigh ride with his children, Amish widower Adam Lengacher discovers a car stuck in a snowdrift and an unconscious woman inside. He calls upon Chief of Police Kate Burkholder for help, and she is surprised to recognize the driver: fellow cop and her former friend, Gina Colorosa. –Synopsis Minotaur Books
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: K-Pop Review Ages 12 - 18. Each month we will review one K-Pop album. What we thought of lyrics, concept, sound, and music videos! Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: Baseball Kahoot Trivia Ages 18 +. Hit a home run with this trivia. Please download the Kahoot app before coming! Saturdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: Earth Beaded Safety Pin Ages 18 +. This pin is not only good for Earth Day, but it's good for every day! Join us anytime we are open from April 7 to April 12 for: Easter Sign Craft and Eggs Covered in Book Pages All Ages. Have a blast creating a colorful word display that spells “Easter” and covering eggs in book pages. Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 from 3 pm-4:30 pm: Coding Club Ages 12 - 18. Want to build robots, video games, or websites? Join our coding club on Tuesdays at 3 PM! Bring your own computer and email sboeckmph@gmail.com for more information. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: World Snacking Ages 12 - 18. Try the snacks of the world! Each month see what country and snacks SnackCrate has sent us! Set your taste buds free at this program! Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Lego Club Ages 5 – 12. Imagine it. Build it. Legos will be provided. Donations of new Legos or money to purchase additional Legos are welcome. April Activities
Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 10 am-11:30 am: Coffee, Tea, Autism, and More! Support Group Ages 18 +. Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the Autism Society of Central Ohio invite any parents/caregivers of children with autism to meet up for a support group. Enjoy a warm beverage and meet other parents who may be experiencing similar challenges and successes. Monday, April 14, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: STEAM Team Ages 6 (Kindergarten) – 5th Grade. Explorer's Club/STEAM Team meets on the second Monday of every month from 4-5 PM. In April we will explore water testing! Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: Anime Club Ages 12 - 18. Geek out over your fav anime or manga and learn about Japanese culture. Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Slime Society Ages 5 – 12. Slime Society meets the third Thursday of every month from 4 - 5 PM. Each month we will make a different slime recipe. In April we will make butter slime! Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11 am-2 pm: PAWS Game Day Ages 3 - 15. 3 PAWS-itively fun hours of dog themed games and activities! Join us anytime we are open from April 21 to April 26 for: Bumble Bee Bookmark Ages 18 +. We are going to make an adorable bumble bee bookmark craft. This little guy is a corner bookmark and perches up on the corner of the page to hold your place. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 11 am-12 pm: Sustainability with Your Phone Ages 18 +. How to use your phone to make sustainable decisions on the go!
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 1 pm-2 pm Explore the World from your Home Series Ages 18 +. Join us every month for a free online lecture featuring Road Scholar instructors from around the world. April is Life on the Edge-The Polar Oceans. Celebrate Earth Day with a captivating journey across the polar oceans, exploring vibrant marine ecosystems, the vital role of sea ice in Earth's climate and the effects of human activities on these remote regions. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: Donuts and Debate Ages 12 - 18. Come enjoy donuts as we debate the world’s most important questions- Is Dumbledore or Gandalf the best wizard of all time? Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 5 pm-6 pm: Sustainability with Your Phone Ages 18 +. How to use your phone to make sustainable decisions on the go! Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1 pm-2 pm: Tools 101 Ages 18 +. Working on a DIY project and aren’t sure what tool they are talking about. Did a nail get stuck and you aren’t sure how to get it out? Don’t know the difference between a flathead and Phillips screwdriver? Come to this program to learn about various tools and tricks on how to use them! Monday, April 28, 2025 6 pm-7 pm: Cookbook Club Ages 18 +. Each month we will highlight a cookbook and encourage everyone to prepare a dish to share and discuss from that cookbook. Come share your experience of both trials and successes with a new recipe. Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided. April's book is “Boards & Spreads” by Yasmin Fahr. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: Wild Card Ages 12 - 18. This can be a craft, K-Pop Review/Anime Club/Donuts & Review, or anything the teens vote on. At-Home COVID-19 Tests! The Mechanicsburg Public Library is out of COVID test. We will post on social media and our website when we get more! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for updated information!
Board of Trustees Meeting! The Board of Trustees' regular meeting time is 5:30 pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the Library. The Mechanicsburg Public Library Board of Trustees can be reached at the Library's mailing address of Mechanicsburg Public Library 60 S Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 430441111 Cake Pans! You can now borrow cake pans! The cake pans check out for 7 days with four renewals if no holds are on the pan. More cake pans will be available soon! Culture Passes! Mechanicsburg Public Library is excited to partner with the Columbus Museum of Art to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! What’s included? · Free admission for up to eight people · Free parking · A discount at CMA’s store and café How do I get this pass? · Passes may be picked up at the library. An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time. What else should I know? · Before visiting CMA, we recommend contacting the museum or visiting their website to verify hours or special exhibition restrictions. 4th Grade History Pass The America-250 Ohio Commission has announced the 4th Grade History Pass – a free pass for every fourth-grade student in Ohio to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. What’s included? · Free admission for every fourth-grade student with a paying adult. How do I get this pass? · Visit https://america250-ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass/ to download and print a pass. What else should I know? · The full list of participating museums can be found at www.America250-Ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass. Regular admission fees apply for accompanying family members, and passes are not valid for field trips or other group visits. This program will remain valid for any Ohio fourth-grade student now through December 31, 2026. · Passes are not available for pickup at the Library, but may be printed from our public computers. Curbside Click & Collect Service! A service through the SEO Libraries app. Curbside Click & Collect is an easy way to pick up items on hold via curbside service. Look for the Click & Collect button on the Holds section of your app. You can begin the process for eligible items and let us know when you arrive at the library all through the app - no phone call required! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Digitized Mechanicsburg High School Yearbooks! Mechanicsburg Public Library is happy to announce that select Mechanicsburg High School yearbooks have been digitized and are now available anywhere through a website, at the library on DVDs and USB drives, and to check out on DVDs and
USB drives. Visit https://mechanicsburglibrary.wixsite.com/yearbooks to view and search select yearbooks from 1954 to 1987. Portions of 1990-2021 are coming soon! Disc Golf Kit! You can now borrow discs to use for the new Disc Golf Course at Goshen Park! Reserve your kit now: http://bit.ly/4duND9f. Kits include one driver disc for maximum distance, one mid-range disc for maximum control, and one putter disc for maximum precision in a drawstring backpack with a laminated instruction sheet/map. Friends of the Library! Everyone is welcome to join the Friends of the Library at any of our meetings held on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the meeting room. For more information, visit our website or call (937) 834-2004. Homework Help! All Ages! The Mechanicsburg Public Library offers HOMEWORK HELP for all ages! This service is FREE! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Hoopla Digital! Hoopla Digital is a service that includes instant access to over 500,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, streaming video (movies & television shows), and streaming music. Mechanicsburg patrons can borrow 10 items per month. Download the Hoopla Digital app or visit the Hoopla website to make an account with your library card! If you don't have a library card, you can get a digital card online. Hoopla is also compatible with Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Roku. Please call or stop by the library if you have questions about Hoopla. Hotspots! Mechanicsburg Public Library is pleased to announce our Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot lending program which will help make information more accessible to community members. The Mobile Hotspot lending collection provides patrons greater access to the Internet away from the library. Hotspots may be checked out for two weeks (14 days) by patrons age 18 and older. To request a Hotspot, please call or stop by the library. Kanopy! New Streaming Video Service Available! Using your Mechanicsburg Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy. With an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, as well as TV series and kids content, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. Go to www.kanopy.com/mechanicsburg to get started today. Patrons will receive 15
tickets per month. Checking out items can range from 1-5 tickets, depending on length of running time. The viewing period is 3-21 days, depending on length of running time. Kids content does not require tickets; checking out a 30 day pass will let you access all kids content. Please contact the library if you have questions about using Kanopy and stay tuned for future library programs about using Kanopy. Memorial/Honor Book Donations! A memorial book makes a fitting tribute to the memory of a family member or friend. An Honor Book is a wonderful way to celebrate and honor friends and family on a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, retirement or friendship. You can choose to donate any amount of money for the purchase of one or more books or designate the memorial or honor donation be used at the discretion of the library. Donors may specify a subject or genre for the donated book(s). The titles selected are subject to the library’s collection policy and will be chosen by librarians. Each donation is handled personally. Acknowledgements will be sent to both the donor and the person or family being remembered or honored. A special bookplate inside the book will note the name of the person in whose memory or honor the book has been given and the donor’s name. Memorial/Honor Gift Donation forms are available at the library. Memory Kits! The Mechanicsburg Public Library recently purchased thirteen memory kits thanks to a generous grant from the Champaign County Memorial Foundation. These kits are able to be checked out and used for reminiscence therapy by people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The themed kits include a DVD and photo activity cards. The kit themes include the four seasons, dogs and cats, farm, the great outdoors, patriotic, handyman and homemaker, and the 1950s and 1960s. Please call the library at 937-834-2004 if you have any questions or would like to request a kit. Northstar Digital Literacy Training! Northstar Digital Literacy Training is now available at Mechanicsburg Public Library! Training topics include Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, and Using Technology in Daily Life. Visit https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/launch-from/13401-KZZ2mechanicsburg-public-library-oh0140 to make an account. Call the library at 937834-2004 to register for a proctored assessment and earn a certificate you can show potential employers. Rokus! Roku Express 4K+ devices are streaming dongles that connect to televisions via an HDMI port. They require a power source from a wall outlet and a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the internet. Homes with internet service but without a Wi-Fi router cannot use these devices; however, Rokus may be able to be checked out along with a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot, pending availability. Each
60 South Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 (937) 834-2004 mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ Roku Express 4K+ device will have access to one of the following premium subscription services: Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+. Rokus are also equipped with several free apps. The Roku Express 4K+ devices will circulate for two weeks with no renewals. Patrons may only check out one Roku device per library card. Stop in to try one today, or place one on hold if not currently available! Story Walk! Enjoy our Story Walk, located at Goshen Park. The current story is Purple Up! We Salute Our Friends by Sarah Scheerger. In honor of Military Children Appreciation Month, in partnership with Mechanicsburg Schools Purple Star, sponsored by the Evans-Wilson Family. What is a Story Walk? The Mechanicsburg Public Library StoryWalk® is a delightful, innovative way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Technology Trainer! Need help using your laptop or iPad? Want to create a Facebook profile but don’t know how to get started? Did you get a new smartphone and don't know how to use it? We can help! Our Technology Trainer will be available on Tuesdays 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, and Fridays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM to help with your technology troubles. At this time, you can just drop in during the times they are at the library. There may be times they are not available due to scheduled programs, vacation or other obligations, so you may want to call 937-834-2004 to confirm they are working before you make a trip to the library. When possible, this will be indicated on the event calendar. Traffic Cone Kit! You can now borrow traffic cones! There are four cones in a kit to help you with the maneuverability part of the driving test. The kit checks out for 7 days with one renewal if no holds are on the kit. Wireless Printing! We are pleased to announce that we have installed Princh, a wireless document! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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