Tag: Paulding County Carnegie Library

Reminiscing Oakwood at Cooper Community Library

The Cooper Community Library Branch, of the Paulding County Carnegie Library will be holding an evening of “Reminiscing Oakwood”, hosted by Jeanne Calvert.   Bring your memories and take part in reminiscing about the Oakwood Bobcats, businesses from the past and special memorabilia you may have. This program will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2018,…

Summer Reading Program Finale in Paulding

In celebration of a spectacular Summer Reading Program at the Paulding County Carnegie Library, special expert Dr. Insecta, will be visiting and sharing his wonderful world of bugs. The program will be held on Monday, August 14th at 1:00 in the afternoon. All children are welcome to attend this fun event in the children’s room.…

Batman to Present Storytime at Paulding Library

The “Bat Signal” has been sent and Batman will arrive at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17th at the Paulding County Carnegie Library. The caped-crusader will captivate the audience with his favorite stories as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Under the mask and cape is Ohio Senator Cliff Hite. Senator Hite has been…

Sherry Foundation Awards Funds for Maker & Creative Spaces for Paulding County Libraries

The Ann Sherry Foundation has awarded generous funding to incorporate “Maker & Creative Spaces” into all branches of the Paulding County Carnegie Library (PCCL) system. In addition, the foundation has granted funds to enhance the book clubs and reading events sponsored by the Cooper Community Branch Library located in the village of Oakwood. Funds will…

Library Children’s Room Fall Extravaganza

The Paulding County Carnegie Library’s Fall Extravaganza is “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Thursday October 6th 2016 Come anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meet Snow White and her forest friends at this magical event for the entire family. Call 419-399-2032 for more information. Pictured is Amelia Hearne age 3yrs.

2016/2017 Battle of the Books Collections Delivered

The Battle of the Books collections have been delivered to each county school and branch library for the 2016/2017 competition. “We are excited by this year’s selections,” stated Sara Molitor, Head of Youth Services. “There is something for everyone.” For over twenty years, the Paulding County Carnegie Library (PCCL) has sponsored and coordinated a county-wide…

Library Penmanship Contest Winners Named

The Paulding County Carnegie Library recently sponsored a “Penmanship Contest”. “We are concerned that students not being taught cursive writing anymore. Many school systems are removing cursive or penmanship from their elementary curriculums,” shared Susan Pieper, Library Director. “There are so many documents and historical and family letters students will not be able to read…

Paulding Library Centennial Celebration Big Affair!

The afternoon opened with a full house at the main Paulding County Carnegie Library in Paulding. Crowds of dignitaries from around the state milled about with library patrons, employees, board members, and volunteers. People enjoyed refreshments provided by the Paulding Friends of the Library group, as well as tours of the main library by various…

Library Plans Centennial Reception

On March 3rd, the Paulding County Carnegie Library will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Opening Day. The library was funded in 1912, built in 1915 and opened on March 3, 1916. The library is the first library in the United States funded by Andrew Carnegie to serve an entire library. The reception honoring this special…