CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library has hit a milestone. For the first time in its 100-year history, the library system has circulated more than 2 million items in a single year.

Director Nancy Levin confirmed the number with CLEVNET, the library consortium that manages the Heights Libraries online catalog and tracks the circulation of its member libraries.

This was a very busy year for us, so the numbers dont really surprise us, but we are thrilled to hit this milestone, Levin said in a news release. With so many different ways to access materials, people are borrowing more now than ever.

As of Dec. 31, Heights Libraries circulation had hit 2,072,833 for the year.

Circulation for physical holdings still far outnumbers that for electronic holdings. A total of 1,868,673 -- or 90.15 percent -- of the 2019 circulation was comprised of physical holdings, such as books, DVDs and CDs.

Electronic holdings -- such as eBooks, audiobooks, online magazines and streaming media (movies, TV shows and music) -- comprised 9.85 percent.

The eMedia circulation, while lower than the physical holdings, demonstrates that were offering access to a wide variety of materials to as many people as possible, wherever they may be, Deputy Director Kim DeNero-Ackroyd said in that same release. Customers consume media differently than they used to, and we are keeping up with those trends.

I truly believe physical books will never go away, but if its 10 p.m. and youre, lets say, stuck at the airport and want a book to read, you can download one instantly," she said. "Or if your child needs a resource for a school project after library hours, you can go online.

Another possible factor contributing to the high circulation numbers, according to the CH-UH system, is the librarys fine-free policy, instituted in 2018. Customers who previously may have been intimidated by punitive policies that prevented them from checking out items now feel welcome again.

Levin also wonders if the library systems ever-increasing circulation numbers could be part of a larger social trend, what some call the sharing economy.

It seems that young people are less interested in owning things and more interested in finding a way to share resources, like cars and housing, said Levin. Libraries have always operated on the principle of sharing, so we cater naturally to the values of millennials and younger generations who believe in it, too.

Gold and silver: The winners of the 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition are now known, as named by the Cleveland Institute of Art. And Laurel School in Shaker Heights has informed us that 19 of the gold and silver key award winners attend that school.

Taking home gold keys -- the top prize -- were Cleveland Heights Kate Goldberg, Class of 22, for her work in the ceramics and glass category, and Cleveland resident Hannah Mitchell, 20, in the photography category.

Winners of silver keys were Elizabeth Bogusz, 20, photography, Cleveland; Mei Hashimoto (winner of two silver keys), 20, mixed media, Beachwood; Jane Jusko, 21, mixed media, Lakewood; Eriana Kellis, 20, photography, Chagrin Falls; and Anna Soeder, 20, photography, University Heights.

Winning a silver key writing award was Maggie Chen, 23, short story category, Concord Township.

In addition, 11 Laurel students earned a total of 14 honorable mention awards.

On the list: If the name of your school is Dean College, do you have a deans list? I dont know, but Dean College in Franklin, Mass., does have a presidents list, and making that list for the fall, 2019 semester was Shaker Heights resident Zeki Zai. Congratulations to Zeki.

Also, making the deans list at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea were Christian Smith, a business administration major from Cleveland Heights, and Liam Stilson, an acting major from University Heights.

Meanwhile, achieving deans list status at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa., were Kate Amaddio, a biomedical engineering major from Beachwood; Owen Laframboise, a biology major from Shaker Heights; Molly Paine, an accounting and financial management major from Cleveland Heights; and Elizabeth Stack, an international relations major from Shaker Heights.

And, lets not forget that Shaker Heights Josie Lowell has made the deans list at the University of Vermont, in Burlington.

State of the city: University Heights Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan will give his state-of-the-city address at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Jardine Room at John Carroll University. All residents are invited.

Also from Brennans At Your Service email newsletter, we are informed that the city has begun removing damaged and diseased trees from residents tree lawns. There is a complete list of affected properties that can be found at universityheights.com.

Replacement trees will be planted late this year. Residents with questions can call the citys service department at 216-932-7800.

Kids Comic Con: Cleveland Heights Lake Erie Ink will be hosting its eighth annual Kids Comic Con from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 29. At this all-day event, youths ages 8-18 will have the chance to attend workshops with experienced comic creators.

Last year, the one-of-a-kind comic convention for young writers and artists drew nearly 150 young people from all across Northeast Ohio. Workshops will cover both aspects of comic creation -- drawing and writing -- as well as the ever-popular create your own comic character in clay session.

New this year is a teens-only (grades 6-12) program that will debut after the initial programming. The teens-only program runs from 5 to 8 p.m. It features a Make Change with Comics panel, during which teens will have the opportunity to learn the difficult balance of making money through art, while simultaneously making a positive difference in their community. The program will also feature a cosplay fashion show and a Snack n Sketch zine exchange.

From Terri Libenson, a nationally syndicated comic strip artist who worked on The Pajama Diaries from 2006-2020, to Studio JS, whose most recent projects include a family-friendly comic about pickles called Tickle Pickle James and the Sweet Pickles, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from artists and writers that represent a wide range of styles, experience and backgrounds.

Doors open at 9 a.m., followed by the workshops at 10 a.m. Costumes are encouraged. Admission is $10 at the door. Scholarships are available. Lunch will be sold on-site, or attendees can bring their own. Comics and graphic novels will be available for purchase. Adults are welcome if accompanied by a child; teachers are welcome with a staff ID.

Youths can register here, or by calling 216-320-4757. Pre-register to save a spot.

It all happens at Lake Erie Ink, 2843 Washington Blvd.

Be a Red Cross volunteer: There is a critical need for local disaster response, blood drive and transportation specialist volunteers and, at the same time, the Red Cross is looking to grow its volunteer teams in disaster and blood services.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in these areas, the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio will be holding two information sessions at its regional headquarters, 3747 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland. The sessions will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 25 and Feb. 29.

Stop by one of these sessions and find out the many ways to make a difference as a volunteer, hear from and ask questions of current Red Cross volunteers, and take the opportunity to complete a volunteer application.

To RSVP for one of the information sessions, contact Gail Wernick at 216-431-3328 or at gail.wernick@redcross.org.

Discussing racism, anti-Semitism: With incidents of racism and anti-Semitism on the rise, Park Synagogue and Cory United Methodist Church invite the community to Real Talk: Racism & Anti-Semitism, at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at Park Synagogue Mains Rosenthal Ballroom, 3300 Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights.

The program is promised to offer an environment where all people -- black, white, brown and yellow -- can explore thoughts and feelings about racism and anti-Semitism through facilitator-led table discussions that will give everyone an opportunity to participate. The programs goal is to help all participants make positive changes in the community and individually.

All adults and teens are welcome to attend the event. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for registration and refreshments, with the program beginning at 1 p.m.

The program is free and open to the community, but RSVPs are required by Jan. 31. RSVP to Ellen Petler at epetler@parksyn.org or by calling 216-371-2244, ext. 122.

The event is sponsored by the Park-Cory Connection, a committee of Park Synagogue and Cory United Methodist Church members who work together to enhance the relationships between the two historic congregations.

Fake news: We hear the term fake news all the time these days, and the University Heights Library, 13866 Cedar Road, will appropriately conduct a Tech Talk session titled How to Spot Fake News, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30.

The internet and social media sites may be filled with links to incorrect, inaccurate and often harmful false reporting, and in this session you can learn more about why they exist and ways to spot these fake stories.

Of course, you wont be seeing the name Press Run popping up at this session -- at least I dont think you will.

Anyway, register by calling 216-321-4700.

And, be aware that the Lee Road Library will be holding its annual Teen Poetry Slam from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 30. Hosted by Heights Libraries, Lake Erie Ink and Cleveland Heights High School, the slam is open to all high school students. Performers will compete for a panel of guest judges and should have three or more poems ready for the competition. Register by emailing teen@heightslibrary.org.

The library branch is located at 2345 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights.

Sharing is a good thing: Temple Emanu El held a successful ShareFest intergenerational day of service in late 2018. This year, the temple will build upon that success by conducting its second ShareFest from 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 2 at the temple, 4545 Brainard Road in Orange.

Hosted by the Tikkun Olam (Social Action) Committee, this free event encourages all temple members to Create. Collect. Nourish, and to give back to the Cleveland community with done-in-a-day projects that suit all ages.

Featured projects will include making cards for soldiers, dog treats for rescue animals and chocolate chip cookies for Boys & Girls Clubs.

The first ShareFest, held on Dec. 9, 2018, brought participation from 225 people whose work benefited more than 10 local organizations. It is anticipated that between 200 and 300 people will attend this years event. For more information, call the temple at 216-454-1300.

Casual Fridays at the library: If you visit the Shaker Heights Public Library on a Friday and think that the staff is dressed a little on the casual side by wearing jeans, be assured that they are doing so for a good reason. Those wearing jeans, and even some dressed in standard attire, will have donated $1 to the staff-created initiative Taking a Bite Out of Hunger, which benefits The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.

In 2019, the staff donated more than $1,000 to the Hunger Network to benefit local food banks.

And, while were on the subject of the Shaker Heights Library, it is offering free tax preparation help for seniors at its main branch, 16500 Van Aken Blvd.

Additionally, the main library will host Closing the Achievement Gap: Preschools and Early Childhood Education Forum, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30. The role of Pre-K in closing the achievement gap is strong. Attendees can engage with experts, including a four-person panel, in discussing the difference early childhood education can make and Shaker Schools Pre-K plans. For more information, call 216-367-3005.

If you would like to see an item appear in Press Run, send me an email, at least 12 days prior to an event, at jeff.piorkowski@att.net.

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On National Handwriting Day, come learn the secret language that your handwriting reveals at Shannon Staub Library in North Port.

Judy Kaplan will deliver this fun and informative presentation on What Handwriting Reveals About the Writer. Bring samples of your handwriting for Judy to analyze.

This program is for people of all ages. Its set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. Check the online calendar at scgov.net/library or visit the branch for the most up-to-date information.

This week at Shannon Staub Library:

Saturday, Jan. 18

Teen Advisory Board, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Make a difference at your library while accruing community service hours! Snacks provided. Must be in grades 6-12.

Monday, Jan. 20

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 21

Teen Anime Club: Learn Japanese with Kate OHara, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Watch anime, eat snacks and explore Japanese culture. In this special session of Anime Club, learn some beginners Japanese with special guest Kate OHara. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Partners in Play, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in this free parenting education groups. From birth to 5 years old. Offered by Forty Carrots Family Center. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event.

Baby Time: Welcome to Our World, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive, fun, and informative class with Forty Carrots Parenting Educators. For parents and babies from birth to 7 months old.

Teen Free Draw, 4-5 p.m. Draw in a relaxing environment with friends. Snacks are provided!

Zumba, 6-7 p.m. Six-week program; come to one session or all. Zumba is a fun and effective dance fitness class that provides a total workout. Wear workout clothes and sneakers; bring a bottle of water and a towel.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Yak and Yarn, 10-11:30 a.m. Socialize with fellow knitting, crocheting and sewing enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome. Bring your current project to work on or create something new. For adults and seniors.

Baby Time: Polar Animals, 10-10:30 a.m. Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, songs, parachute time and peek-a-boo scarf songs. For ages 0-2.

Toddler Time: Polar Animals, 10:30-11 a.m. Featuring great stories, singing, dancing, and movement activities young children learn valuable skills and enjoy being with other children. For ages 2-3.

Story Time: Polar Animals, 11-11:30 a.m. Fun-filled morning of reading, songs, dancing, learning Kindergarten readiness skills and craft activities. For ages 3-6.

Open Lab in the Creation Station, noon-8 p.m. Build, experiment, and create with our 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machines, and more. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Growing Young Readers and Writers, 4-5:30 p.m. A club where reading and writing are fun. For ages 6 and up.

What Handwriting Reveals About the Writer, 5-6 p.m. Learn what specific strokes, shapes, and lines reveal about the person who wrote it! This event is open to all ages, and registration at scgov.net/library is recommended.

Friday, Jan. 24

Socrates Caf, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Friendly philosophic conversation involves people from different backgrounds getting together to exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of the Socratic method: that we learn more when we respectfully listen and debate ideas with others. No preparation is necessary; just come with an open mind and a friendly attitude and be willing to let your mind expand.

The library at 4675 Career Lane, on the campus of the Suncoast Technical College at Toledo Blade and Cranberry.^p

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WASHINGTON - Batman, Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk all make appearances in "Comic Art: 120 Years of Panels and Pages," but this Library of Congress exhibition doesn't emphasize the superheroes who ate Hollywood. As its subtitle indicates, the show covers a lot of history, beginning in 1896 with "The Yellow Kid" and concluding with a video screen that cycles through examples of almost 20 web comics posted online since 2009. Along the way, the selection features many comics that were unconventional or underground.

The first American newspaper strips were comic, if sometimes surreal. So this is a mostly good-natured array, with little space devoted to despicable villains and grandiose heroes. (One exception is a bombastic post-9/11 vignette in which Superman poses with heroic New York first responders.) There are no war or horror comics, but Archie, Blondie and Snoopy are all on hand.

The earlier half of "Comic Art's" chronology shares the focus of many comics histories and anthologies published since the art form began to be taken seriously. The show favors the most ambitious and eccentric early strips, including Winsor McKay's "Little Nemo in Slumberland," George Herriman's "Krazy Kat" and Walt Kelly's "Pogo." All avoided typical characters and standard gags in favor of idiosyncratic outlooks and genre-bending styles and layouts. No doubt there were as many mediocre strips in earlier eras as there are today, but they seem to have crumbled along with the newsprint on which they were printed.

Among the more recent pages and panels are the work of the heirs to that innovative earlier tradition, including Trina Robbins ("Rip Off Comix"), Jaime Hernandez ("Love and Rockets") and Chris Ware ("Oak Park"). The relatively small assortment of comic books mostly forgoes the bestsellers. Instead, it offers a 1953 edition of "Mad" (before it switched to a magazine format); a copy of the feminist "Twisted Sisters" and the one and only issue of "All-Negro Comics," published in 1947.

D.C. was never a comics center, but this show does contain items of regional significance. Among these are contributions from the Small Press Expo, which began in Bethesda, Maryland, in 1994, and Stephen A. Geppi, a Baltimore comics retailer and distributor. There's a sequence from the brilliant "Cul de Sac," created by the late Richard Thompson and originally published in The Washington Post. One curiosity the show's organizers could hardly have resisted is a "Zippy the Pinhead" strip in which the mummu-clad hero is disappointed to learn that a valuable "Atomic Duck" archive is headed, like Geppi's collection, to the Library of Congress.

"Comic Art" doesn't just pack several dozen artifacts into a modest-sized gallery. It also provides information on each piece, distilling a comprehensive introduction to American illustrated storytelling into captions. The publishing wars started immediately, with a battle between the New York World and the New York Journal over which one owned "The Yellow Kid" after its artist, Richard Felton Outcault, departed the first paper for the second. (The text is instructive but not infallible: The note on a 1952 "Peanuts" strip identifies Patty, one of the strip's original characters, as Peppermint Patty, who wasn't introduced until 1966.)

Comic strips and books, however imperfectly preserved after publication, are mass media. So there's no need to travel to Capitol Hill to see examples of "Mickey Mouse" and "Gasoline Alley," or even Harvey Pekar's autobiographical and utterly unheroic "American Splendor." What distinguishes this show, in addition to the rarities it presents, is lots of original art. Visitors can see the pencil lines beneath the India ink, and the white-out on top. "Comic Art" shows how everything from Brenda Starr's newsroom to Little Nemo's dream world was conjured, line by line. In a time of CGI-heavy superhero flicks, that simplicity is immensely appealing.

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CANFIELD

Butter-Making Class, 11 a.m., Canfield Library; for adults and teens, bring own small mixing bowl; register at 330-744-8636 or online.

DAMASCUS

Community breakfast, Damascus United Methodist Church, 7 10:30 a.m.

DEERFIELD

Deerfield Historical Society dance, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Deerfield Town Hall, 1450 SR 14. Deerfield House Band will provide entertainment. Admission $4; refreshments will be available.

GREENFORD

Greenford High School Class of 1958, 11:30 a.m., Inner Circle Canfield.

HANOVERTON

United Local High School Class of 1967, dinner, 5 p.m., Arbys in Salem. For information, call 330-692-1858.

LISBON

1-on-1 Computer and Smart Device Help, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lepper Library. Call 330-424-3117 to register.

Ukulele Workshop, 1-3 p.m., Lepper Library. Call 330-424-3117 to register.

Book Club will discuss Where The Crawdads Sing, 1 p.m., Lepper Library. Call 330-424-3117 to register.

LISBON

Legally Blonde the Musical Jr presented by Stage Left Youth Players, 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way; $14 adults, $12 senior citizens and $10 students; tickets available at the door; reservations at StageLeftPlayers.org.

NORTH LIMA

Community Day Camp Grab & Go soup fundraiser, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Choices of soup are zucchini chowder, wedding, ham and bean, stuffed pepper, baked potato, and broccoli cheese and more. Cost is $8 per soup.

ROGERS

Square dance, Rogers Auction Dining Hall, 7-10 p.m. Admission $5. Music by the Country Squares. Caller will be John Hively. Lunch stand provided by Farmers Pride 4-H Club.

SALEM

Salem High School Class of 1953, noon, Annabells.

Salem High School Class of 1966, 11:30 a.m., BB Rooners.

Scrabble Tournament, 1-4 p.m., Salem Public Library Quaker Room; register:www.salem.lib.oh.us or 330-332-0042.

Salem VFW Post 892, Dam and the Man, 7-11 p.m., no cover, open to the public. Kitchen open 5-7 p.m. Information: 330-337-8015.

Radio Edit concert, 9 p.m., Salem Eagles; kitchen open 8-10 p.m.

SUN/19

COLUMBIANA

Knights of Columbus Councils from Columbiana and East Palestine, benefit spaghetti dinner for Sophia Womens Center, 1-4 p.m., St. Jude Activity Center, 180 Seventh St.; $8 adults, $5 children 12 and under, free for children and under; carry out available.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP

Messy Church entitled Strong Faith, 4 to 6 p.m., East Goshen Friends Church, 16800 state Route 165; information at 330-537-3177 or eastgoshenfc.org.

LISBON

Legally Blonde the Musical Jr presented by Stage Left Youth Players, 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way; $14 adults, $12 senior citizens and $10 students; tickets available at the door; reservations at StageLeftPlayers.org.

Lisbon Lions Club Bingo, 6 p.m., 3840 Industrial Park Road; doors open at 4 p.m.

NEW WATERFORD

New Waterford Eagles, breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Queen of Hearts available.

SALEM

Public breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Salem VFW Post 892 Auxiliary, 496 Arch St., haystacks or a traditional breakfast consisting of eggs, pancakes, hash browns, sausage patties, toast, orange juice and coffee available, cost $6 per meal.

A Little Live Music featuring Marilyn Mong, 2-3 p.m., Salem Public Library Adult Reading Room.

Kent State Salem Communiversity Choir with the Kent State Nova Jazz Singers free concert, 3 p.m., Kent State Salem City Center auditorium.

MON/20

LISBON

Columbiana CountyPark Board, special session, 9 a.m., Columbiana Country Park District office, 130 W. Maple St.

NEW WATERFORD

New Waterford Class of 1956, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Josies in Columbiana.

SALEM

Historical Society Museum and Gift/Book Shop, 239 S. Lundy Ave., open, tours by appointment, 9 a.m. noon, 330-337-8514.

Salem Book Club monthly meeting, noon, Smucker House, South Broadway; guests welcome; for information call Barb Yonkers 234-567-3098.

WASHINGTONVILLE

Village Council, 6:30 p.m., Village Hall.

TUE/21

ALLIANCE

Coffee Talk with West Branch Schools Superintendent Timothy Saxton, 9 a.m., Perkins Restaurant.

CANFIELD

Baby Brilliant: Tales & Talk for 2s & 3s, 10 a.m., Canfield Library; activities to help children ages 2 to 3 become readers.

Mah-Jongg Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Canfield Library; for adults (Mah-Jongg sets not provided).

EAST LIVERPOOL

Columbiana County Hope Festival Relay for Life meeting, 6 p.m., Community Learning Center; for information, call Dawn Bednarke at 234-736-6757.

HANOVERTON

United Local Class of 1961, lunch, noon, Adeles Place.

LEETONIA

Crochet for Charity, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Gentle Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Leetonia Community Public Library.

LISBON

Columbiana County Educational Service Center, 38720 Saltwell Road, January organizational meeting, 4:30 p.m. with the regular January meeting to follow.

January general membership meeting of the Columbiana County Family & Children First Council, 10:15 a.m., conference room, Columbiana County ESC, 38720 Saltwell Road. January mandated membership meeting of the Columbiana County Family & Children First Council, 9 a.m., ESC board room.

SALEM

Electric Furnace breakfast, 9 a.m., Adeles Place.

Bank One Retirees and Friends, noon, Annabelles; RSVP at 330-427-0304.

Salem High School Class of 1964, 12:30 p.m., Rickys English Pub.

WED/22

CANFIELD

Gotta Move Story Time, 10 a.m., Canfield Library; for children ages 2-5 with caregiver.

National Popcorn Day & Other Snack Foods, 6:30 p.m., Canfield Library; for adults and teens; register at 330-744-8636 or online.

LEETONIA

Toddler Playgroup, 10-11:15 a.m., Leetonia Community Public Library.

SALEM

Historical Society Museum and Gift/Book Shop, 239 S. Lundy Ave., open, tours by appointment, 9 a.m. noon, 330-337-8514.

Salem High School Class of 1950, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Mikes Penn Grille.

Salem Eagles Bingo Night Backroom, 6 p.m.; members and guests.

Go Wild in the Park, sponsored by the Salem Parks and Recreation Dept., Little Beaver Creek State and National Wild and Scenic River. In the librarys Quaker Room, 821 E. State St.

Guest speaker will be Matthew Smith, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Manager of the ODNRs Scenic River Division. Attendance is free of cost and open to the public. Registration is required and may be done online at http://www.salem.lib.oh.us or call the library at 330-332-0042 for registration assistance.

YOUNGSTOWN

Dana School of Music free percussion clinic, 5-9 p.m., Youngstown State University Bliss Hall Room 2326; information is available by calling the Office of Community Engagement and Events at 330-941-2307.

THU/23

CANFIELD

Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies & Books, 10 a.m., Canfield Library; for caregivers and little ones 6 to 23 months old.

Using Newspapers for Genealogical Research, 6:30 p.m., Canfield Library; for adults and teens; register at 330-744-8636 or online.

COLUMBIANA

Oasis Food Ministry distribution, 4-6 p.m., First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St.; anyone 60 and older may come from 1 to 2 p.m.

Crestview Board of Education, special meeting, 5 p.m., high school Zoom Room, 44100 Crestview Road.Purpose to review proposal in executive session and to consider design service.

HANOVERTON

United High School Classes of 1959 and 1960, 9 a.m., Adeles.

LEETONIA

Exercise, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Crochet, 4-6 p.m., Leetonia Community Public Library.

LISBON

David AndersonHigh School Class of 1955, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Hecks Restaurant.

NEW WATERFORD

New Waterford Eagles, wing night, 4-9 p.m. Queen of Hearts available.

SALEM

Kaiser and National retirees, breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Adeles.

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By: New York Times | New York | Published: January 14, 2020 11:04:05 am Which among these have you read? (Source: Amazon.in | Designed by Gargi Singh)

Written by Concepcin de Len

New York Public Library books have been circulating among New York City homes for 125 years. Now the library system, the largest of its kind in the United States, has crunched the numbers to come up with the 10 most checked-out books in its history.

Perhaps not surprisingly, more than half are books for children or young readers. No 1 is The Snowy Day, Ezra Jack Keats picture book that is one of the first to depict an African American boy, which has been checked out 485,583 times. Next is Dr Seuss The Cat in the Hat (469,650).

Maurice Sendaks Where the Wild Things Are (436,016), Charlottes Web by EB White (337,948), JK Rowlings Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (231,022) and The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (189,550) also made the top 10.

Librarians and analysts spent over six months parsing through hundreds of titles to compile the list. They considered all book formats, including e-books and foreign-language editions.

There was a little bit of art to the science of doing this, said Andrew Medlar, who runs the librarys book-buying operation and led the team that worked on the list.

Because the librarys central circulation system only goes back several decades, the team used recent circulation data, best-seller lists, archives from the National Book Awards and Newbery Medals, and the librarys best-of lists to figure out what books were most beloved by patrons.

The idea was to see what has been generally popular out in the world, Medlar said. We wanted to start from the love of books and the love of reading rather than the numbers.

Books that had been in circulation longer had a clear advantage, as they had more time to rack up checkouts. To me, its amazing that Harry Potter made it onto this top 10 list, Medlar said, considering the book was published a little more than 20 years ago. The oldest book on the list, How to Win Friends and Influence People was only one slot above Harry Potter despite being around since 1936.

The list also includes an honourable mention: Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown.

We know that book is incredibly popular and has a lot of checkouts, Medlar said, but because of the tastes of Anne Carroll Moore, an influential childrens librarian at the time of the books publication, in 1947, Goodnight Moon was not added to the collection until 25 years later. Every other book on the list was added to the collection the year it was published.

This list kicks off the librarys programming for its 125th anniversary, which will include public events, the reopening of the circulating central library in midtown Manhattan and a special edition MetroCard and library card inspired by The Snowy Day, Medlar said.

He encouraged patrons to keep voting with their library cards. New Yorkers created this list, he said. We just counted it.

Here are the 10 most checked out books:

The Snowy Dayby Ezra Jack Keats (485,583 checkouts)

The Cat in the Hatby Dr. Seuss (469,650)

1984 by George Orwell (441,770)

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (436,016)

To Kill a Mockingbirdby Harper Lee (422,912)

Charlottes Webby E.B. White (337,948)

Fahrenheit 451by Ray Bradbury (316,404)

How to Win Friends and Influence Peopleby Dale Carnegie (284,524)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stoneby J.K. Rowling (231,022)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (189,550)

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UNION, NJ - Union Public Library (UPL) hasmany exciting events planned for adults in February at both the Main Library (MN) and Vauxhall Branch (VH) that theres sure to be something for everyone. All programs are free and open to the public. Check us out!

Keep This, Toss That: Book Signing and Talk

Jamie Novak, a professional home organizer with over 20 years of experience and author of the bestseller Keep This, Toss That, will be signing copies of her newly updated and expanded book and speak about how to organize and declutter your home for a fresh start in the New Year. A signed copy will also be raffled off. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3.

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Sat., 2/1/20, 2-3:00pm, MN

Connect Explore Discover: Learning Express

Learn how to access online tutorials for elementary through adult students on everything from math to the path to citizenship, GED to college prep exams,career resources, computer and Internet basics, popular software tutorials,and specific career information. Please bring your mobile device and Union Public Library card. No reservation required. Presented by UPL Staff.

Mon., 2/03/20, 1:30-2:30pm, VH

LinkedIn to Success

Learn about what makes a great LinkedIn profile and how to customize it to find your next job, generate leads, connect with important influencers online and much more. Led by Life and Career Coach, Melissa Carvalho. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5451.

Mon., 2/3/20, 6:30-7:30 pm, VH

Tues. Movie @2 (Adults)

Watch a movie with friends. Please call 908-851-5450 x3 for movie title.No reservations required.

Tues., 2/4/20, 2-4:00pm, MN

Chair Exercise Class

Get nimble with our wonderful instructor, Natalia Belyakova, a former professional dancer who has performed all over the world. No experience is necessary, no reservations required.

Wed., 2/5/20,11:15am-12:15pm, MN

Keyboard & Mouse Basics

This hands-on class will cover tips and tricks for beginners learning the basics of the keyboard and mouse.Limited to 8 participants. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3. Computers provided. Presented by UPL Staff.

Thursday, 2/6/20, 11am-12pm VH

Friends of Union Public Library Meeting

Come learn what the Library is all about and take part in making it even better.

Thurs., 2/6/20, 7:00-8:30pm, MN

Meditation

Instructor Bindu Bhatt has practiced meditation for over 3 decades and looks forward to sharing her insights with you. No experience necessary, no reservations required.

Thurs., 2/6/20, 11:30am-12:30pm, MN

Musicals for Lovers (Movie Musicals Lecture #2)

In this second installment of a series of lectures about the History of Movie Musicals, sponsored by the Friends of the Union Public Library and BCB Bank, scholars Sam and Candy Caponegro will speak about romantic musicals. Fall in love with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers, Nelson Eddy and Jeanette McDonald, and Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3.

Sat, 2/8/20, 2-3:00pm, MN

Romantic Envelope Craft for Adults

Learn to make decorative envelopes out of doilies and wrapping paper for Valentines Day! These envelopes are a great way to hold a gift certificate, a cookie, or a letter for your loved one. Presented by Leda Young, UPL Staff Member. Space is limited to 10 participants. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3.

Mon., 2/10/20, 6:30-7:30pm, MN

Tues. Movie @2 (Adults)

Watch a movie with friends. Please call 908-851-5450 x3 for movie title.No reservations required.

Tues., 2/11/20, 2-4:00pm, MN

Shoprite: Heart Healthy for Valentines Day

Join Shoprite Retail Dietitian Kelsey Pezzuti for tips on foods that are heart healthy.Reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3.

Tues., 2/11/20, 4:30pm-5:30pm, MN

Black History, Oral History, and Your Family's Story

Oral histories are crucial to African-American history because so much history has been erased. Dr. Katie Singer from Rutgers University-Newark will provide a brief introduction and offer examples from local oral history collections. She will then lead a short workshop for participants interested in recording their own family's oral histories. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5451.

Wed., 2/12/20, 6-7:30pm, VH

Microsoft Windows Basics

This class is intended for individuals who are new to computing or want to brush up on their basic skills. Participants will be introduced to basic computer terminology and given a general introduction on the basics of Windows operating system. Limited to 8 participants. Reservations required, call 908-851-5450 x3. Computers provided. Presented by UPL Staff.

Thur., 2/13/20, 11:00am-12:00pm VH

Meditation

Instructor Bindu Bhatt has practiced meditation for over 3 decades and looks forward to sharing her insights with you. No experience necessary, no reservations required.

Thurs., 2/13/20, 11:30am-12:30pm, MN

Writers Support Group

Are you looking for feedback on the book youre working on, trying to overcome writers block, or determine your personal writing style? Join our group of writers whose mission is to encourage, support and promote authorship. No reservations required.

Thurs., 2/13/20, 7-8:00pm, MN

Sew It! @ The Library: Boxy Market Pocket Tote

Learn how to sew in this fun three-hour workshop and make a tote bag to bring home! All supplies provided and no experience necessary.Presented by Ellen Brown. Limited to 10 participants, reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3.

Sat, 2/15/20, 10:00am-1:00pm, MN

Beating the Winter Blues

Dont let the season get you down! Between the darkness and the cold many people find it hard to feel fully themselves in the winter. Learn how to feel more energized, happier and healthier and, if necessary, where to go for extra help. Reservation required, call 908-851-5450 ext.3. Presented by Mental Health Association of New Jersey

Sat., 2/15/20, 3pm-4pm, MN.

Tues. Movie @2 (Adults)

Watch a movie with friends. Please call 908-851-5450 x3 for movie title. No reservations required.

Tues., 2/18/20, 2-4:00pm, MN

Chair Exercise Class

Get nimble with our wonderful instructor, Natalia Belyakova, a former professional dancer who has performed all over the world. No experience is necessary, no reservations required.

Wed, 2/19/20, 11:15am-12:15pm, MN

Internet Basics

If you are new to the web or are looking to improve your Internet skills, this class has you covered! Become Internet savvy on how to browse smartly. Limited to 8 participants. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3. Computers provided. Presented by UPL Staff.

Thurs., 2/20/20, 11:00am-12:00pm, VH

Meditation

Instructor Bindu Bhatt has practiced meditation for over 3 decades and looks forward to sharing her insights with you. No experience necessary, no reservations required.

Thurs., 2/20/20, 11:30am-12:30pm, MN

Estate & Asset Planning

Learn strategies and tools to protect your savings and remain in control of your assets. This presentation will cover estate planning, trusts & estates, long term care, special needs, wills and probate, asset preservations, and adult guardianship.Reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3.

Presented by Milvidskiy Law Firm.

Thur., 2/20/20, 4-5:00pm, MN

Off the Shelf Book Discussion

Februarys pick is The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson.New members are always welcome. Books are available at the Main Library.

Thurs, 2/20/20, 7:00-8:30pm, MN

Heart Health Fair

Come to the heart health fair! Learn about cardiovascular disease in women from leading cardiologist, Rachana Kulkarni, MD. and enjoy multiple tables with information about heart disease, healthy cooking and other heart healthy-related exhibits. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations preferred. Please call 908-851-5450 x3. Presented by The Links Raritan Valley (NJ) Chapter and Dress for Success Morris County.

Sat., 2/22/20, 10:00-11:30am., MN

Newark Swings: History of Jazz in New Jersey

Learn about New Jerseys rich jazz scene over the years with Barbara Kulka, a local author who has written three books on the history of jazz in Newark. Live music by Carrie Jackson brings this rich history to life including the music of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and other popular singers. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5450 x3.

Sat, 2/22/20, 2-4:00pm, MN

Connect Explore Discover

Learn how to access UPLs digital resources! Please bring your mobile device and Union Public Library card. No reservation required.

Mon., 2/24/20, 1:30 pm, VH

Hilton Readers Book Discussion

New members are always welcome. Februarys pick is Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Books are available at the Vauxhall Branch. Reservations required, call 908-851-5451.

Mon, 2/24/20, 6-8:00 pm, VH

Gain The Competitive Edge to Start or Grow Your Business

Starting or growing a business? Gain the competitive edge with business and marketing research. Learn how to use ReferenceUSA, a free digital database for UPL patrons. Reservations required. Please call 908-851-5450 x3. Presented by Bill Logue, ReferenceUSA.

Tues., 2/25/20, 10:30-11:30am, MN

Union County Aging Service Kiosk

Union Countys mobile Aging Service Kiosk (ASK) provides residents, their families and caregivers with a convenient, friendly way to find out about services for the aging. Staffed by professionals with the Union County Department of Human Services Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection. No reservations required.

Tues., 2/25/20, 11:30am-1:30pm, MN

Tues. Movie @2 (Adults)

Watch a movie with friends. Please call 908-851-5450 x3 for movie title.No reservations required.

Tues., 2/25/20, 2-4:00pm, MN

Create a Vision Board: Manifesting Your Dreams/Goals

Create a vision board to identify your clear attainable short term and long term goals regarding wealth, career, relationships, travel and health. Reservations required, please call 908-851-5451.

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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM The Jefferson County School system announced a unique partnership to promote digital learning among children in area communities.

The Jefferson County Board of Education, Homewood City Schools, Hoover City Schools and public libraries in Jefferson County, came together for the use e-books and e-audiobooks to make materials available to students. The purpose is to promote literacy and modernize learning.

Students will be able to access the librarys digital resources by using an app. Sora will allow the school systems to share their collections. Jefferson County libraries will also share their digital collections for juveniles and young adults. Sora will also provide educators with tools such as achievements, exportable notes and reading progress that encourages individualized learning.

Tobin M. Cataldo, the executive director of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative, said public libraries are charged to reach out to communities to offer education and services that promote literacy.

With the School-Library Partnership through OverDrive, our goals are to simplify access to these critical resources for our children and to grow community partnerships, said Cataldo. As the public libraries in Jefferson County have experienced over the last 41 years, cooperation and resource sharing are cost-effective and have wide-ranging benefits; this is a message we stand ready to share.

The libraries will also be available to students who wish to read for pleasure. Jefferson County Schools Curriculum Specialist Angela Belrose said studies show pleasure reading could positively impact education within the school system.

Reading for pleasure not only improves educational outcomes but improves overall wellbeing, including increased empathy, better interpersonal relationships and decreases incidents of depression, Rose explained.

The Sora app was named one ofTIMEs Best Inventions 2019and is available for Jefferson County Board of Education and Homewood City Schools students to download through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and on Chromebooks that support the Google Play Store. It is also available for use in web browsers athttps://soraapp.comon any computer.

The entire Jefferson County community can access Public Libraries in Jefferson Countys complete ebook and e-audiobook collection through the award-winningLibby app. Readers can use Libby on any major device or computer, including Apple(R), Android, Chromebook and Kindle(R)(US only).

Both reading apps are built by OverDrive and OverDrive Education. To learn more, visit https://meet.soraapp.com/andhttps://meet.libbyapp.com/.

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Jefferson County Schools teaming up with libraries to promote digital learning on and off campus - Trussvilletribune

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library has listed its top 10 most checked-out adult books of 2019.

The list was generated by looking at the top checkouts across all of the regional districts libraries.

This memoir tells the story of the American authors experience of self-education growing up in an isolated survivalist family in Idaho. Indigo called it the best book of 2018.

A coming-of-age murder mystery set in the coastal marshes of North Carolinas Outer Banks. The book topped The New York Times Fiction Best Sellers list for 27 non-consecutive weeks.

The First Ladys memoir goes to the roots of her life and how she found her voice, as well as her time in the White House. The book was the second-best-selling debut for any book in 2018.

Canadian novelist Esi Edugyans 2018 novel follows the early life of George Washington Wash Black, who escapes slavery. The book received the Giller Prize and shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

Part of the Jack Reacher series by best-selling British author Lee Child, Past Tense tells the story of Jack Reachers past and was released in 2018.

The 22nd book in the Jack Reacher series from British author Lee Child. The book precedes Past Tense, and is the third-newest Jack Reacher book.

The final novel from Richard Wagamese, who was a Kamloops resident when he died in 2017. Starlight was published posthumously and was unfinished. The book is a sequel to 2014s Medicine Walk.

A historical novel from 2017 inspired by real events that brings together a female spy in France and an American socialite in the chaotic aftermath of the Second World War.

A 2018 mystery novel set 10 years after 15-year-old Ellie disappeared by British author Lisa Jewell.

New Zealand author Heather Morris 2018 novel is set in the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1942, telling the story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew.

To request a book on this list, go online to the Thompson-Nicola Regional Librarys website at tnrl.ca.

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Citrus Springs Memorial Library

The library is looking for knowledgeable volunteers to lead the Calligraphy Group and the Genealogy Group. These groups will not resume unless leaders are found. The library is also looking for volunteers to work three-hour shifts. Applications are at the library. Students interested in working with children are encouraged to apply for Saturdays. Get application forms at the library at 1826 W. Country Club Drive, Citrus Springs.

The library needs an IT volunteer. If you can help, call 352-489-2313.

Citrus Springs Library is staffed only by volunteers, who work a three-hour shift one day a week. Call the library for information at 352-489-2313.

All locations closed Jan. 20 for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Central Ridge, Beverly Hills

Excel: Getting Started, 10:15 a.m.

Artistic Doodling, 1 p.m.

Card Making: Valentine Celebration, 10 a.m.

Excel: Intermediate, 10:15 a.m.

Diamondizers! (Diamond Painting), 10 a.m.

Spring into Gardening, 10:30 a.m.

Coastal Region, Crystal River

Adults Create: Mini Loom Coasters, 10:30 a.m.

Mother Goose Time, 11 a.m.

Blind Date with a Movie, 2 p.m.

Tech Help Tuesday, 3 p.m.

Nature Coast Bead Society, 9 a.m.

Preschool Stories, 11 a.m.

A Walk Down Memory Lane, 1 p.m.

Exploring the Animal Kingdom in Film, 1:30 p.m.

Preschool Stories, 11 a.m.

Adults Create: Chinese Paper Fan, 1 p.m.

A Bicycle Tour in the Greek Peloponnese with Ann and Fred Abeles, 5:30 p.m.

Tai Chi: Beyond the Basics, 9:30 a.m.

Tai Chi: Beginner Basics, 10:45 a.m.

Ask a Master Gardener, 2 p.m.

Getting Started with Macbook, 10:15 a.m.

Preschool Stories, 11 a.m.

Acoustic Jam Session, 1:30 p.m.

Pre-GED Language Arts Class, 5 p.m.

Mother Goose Time, 11 a.m.

Citrus Strings Chamber Music Group, 1 p.m.

Beginning Tai Chi for Seniors, 10:30 a.m.

The Knit Wits of Homosassa, 1 p.m.

Chinese New Year Celebration, 10:30 a.m.

Quilting Instruction with the Inverness Quilters, 1 p.m.

Chinese New Year Celebration, 4 p.m.

CareerSource CLM Mobile Unit, 9 a.m.

Genealogy in the Library, 2 p.m.

Family Fun Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

Yang Tai Chi 13, 4:45 p.m.

Preschool Stories, 11 a.m.

NewComers Book Club, 1:30 p.m.

Tobacco Cessation Class, 10 a.m.

Mother Goose Time, 11 a.m.

Lakes Senior Social, 1 p.m.

C-Squared Crochet Club, 10 a.m.

Tech Talk: Digitizing Family Photos & Records, 10 a.m.

Well-Written: A Writers Group, noon

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At the Library: Schedules for the week of Jan. 21-25 - Citrus County Chronicle

Welcome to all members of the University Libraries community for the spring 2020 semester! Though the Libraries are known for their dynamic spaces and unique collections, we alsocultivate community through conversation, curiosity, investigation, participation, and creativity.

Though libraries are known as quiet spaces, in fact, they are bastions of conversationboth figurative and literal. Participate in these conversations at the University Libraries by attending events, collaborating with peers in our study rooms, or working alongside a librarian on your research or inquiry!

Learning and scholarship are founded on asking questions that define usquestions about our worlds.

Reference materials: Perhaps a teacher mentioned a historical figure whose name you did not recognize. Maybe after you searched Wikipedia, you wished to dig deeper. Try searching our biography resources to learn more.

Dictionaries: Exploring definitions or etymology? We have a wealth of print and electronic dictionaries worth exploring.

Current issues and events: Looking for resources that cover contemporary topics or events? Try exploring CQ Researcher or our numerous newspapersincluding the New York Times web edition.

Curious about something else? Ask a Librarian. We can point you toward the best resources and pathway to discovery!

Libraries can provide you with the information, the conversations, the experts, and the space to launch an investigation into your research questions. And librarians want to investigate alongside you.

Search through a variety of subjects and disciplines. Work alongside an information expert as you pursue your research goals. Schedule a research consultation.

Start your investigation now. Learn how to connect with a variety of sources, generate smart search strategies and search terms, and integrate information sources into your work.

Collaborate with peers in our inviting study spaces. Its easy to find quiet study spaces or to book a private study space.

Libraries are not places of solitude. Youll join old and new conversations and explore questions, research, and inquiry with others.

Libraries are spaces that enable engagement with thoughts and ideas that encourage dialogue across communities and that also provide avenues to join conversations. For instance, we host events like the LivingLibrary where the campus community may enter into conversation with living books. Or perhaps you are more inclined to converse with furry friendskeep your eye out for upcoming Bark Buddies events.

Following us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook is a great way to join in on the conversations. Keep up-to-date on the Libraries news, and find events that most interest you.

The information contained in the Libraries is the record of human creativity. As you engage with this record, contribute your own creative approach to problems old and new.

Become inspired when you browse through our stacksyou might be surprised by what sparks your interest! (We recommend bringing a covered cup of hot tea, as time will pass quickly when youre inspired.)

In Norlin, check out the Art and Architecture, the Asian Studies, and Science sections, as well as the main stacks. And dont forget, we have four other Libraries locations we recommend visiting as well!

-The University Libraries Teaching & Learning Unit

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This Semester, Cultivate Community at the Libraries | University Libraries - CU Boulder Today