HURON COUNTY COMMUNITY LIBRARY

6 West Emerald Street
Willard, OH 44890

419-933-8564 fax 419-933-4783 email: reference@huroncolib.org

For immediate release.
Contact Persons: Jen Farrell or Barb Templeman
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September has us looking forward to fall but the temperatures still feel like summer. The Huron
County Community library locations want you to keep us a part of your plans even with school and other
fall activities taking place.
Looking for a creative outlet? The Huron County Community Library “Writers’ Group” is a welcome
space for writers of all genres and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned novelist or just putting pen to
paper, we’d love for you to join us.
Our next meeting is Thursday, September 18 at 6 p.m. at the Willard Memorial Library location. The
prompt for this month is “warmth”. Feel free to bring something for the prompt, something else, or
nothing at all.
If you can’t make it in person, it is no problem. We offer a virtual option so you can still join the
conversation. You can also sign up for our email list to receive monthly updates, writing resources, and
inspiring quotes.
Come share your voice with the HCCL Writers’ Group! For more information or to get on the email
list contact Josh at jfigley@huroncolib.org.
For anyone looking to improve their computer skills or get help with a tricky tech issue, the Willard
Memorial Library continues to offer “Tech Thursdays with Jarrad”. This free weekly drop-in session
takes place every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. in the library’s computer lab. The program is a valuable
resource for anyone who wants to learn at their own pace. Attendees can use the library’s computers to
access Northstar Digital Literacy, a self-paced online program designed to teach essential computer
skills. Jarrad , the library’s Information Technologies Coordinator, is on hand to answer questions,
review topics, and provide guidance.
In addition to the Northstar program, patrons can bring their own technology-related questions for
Jarrad to address.
“Read to Me Storytime with Miss Mitzi” is starting up again this month at our Willard Memorial
Library. Bring your little ones on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. or Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
for stories, crafts, songs, and more. On September 3 & 4 the theme will be “The Wheels on the Bus”, on
September 10 & 11 “1-10 and Back Again”, on September 17 & 18 “Crisp Apple Harvest”, and
September 24 & 25 the theme is “Autumn Colors are here”.
Join us in the Willard Community Room on Tuesday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m. for “Brick Bunch”.
Come and have some Lego fun. Each month there is a featured building challenge.
Willard Library’s Youth Services Department is planning a “Pirate Treasure Scavenger Hunt” for
Monday, September 15 thru Saturday, September 20 all day. This event is to celebrate “National Talk
like a Pirate Day” which is on September 19. Take part in the hunt and pick up a little prize of your own.
Kids, join us in the Willard Library Annex on Thursday, September 15 at 5 p.m. for some “Dot Art
Fun”.

Our Willard Memorial Library location is invites you to get creative with a series of “Pop Up Studios”
workshops. The events will take place on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the library community room throughout
September. The first workshop, on September 9, will teach participants using a basic stitch to create a
quilted bowl cozy, perfect for handling hot bowls.
On September 16, a beginner-level crochet class will be led by Terry, where attendees will learn how
to make an easy crochet pumpkin. Space for this class is limited to 15 people, and sign up is required.
A local florist, Pam, from The Carriage House will teach a workshop on September 23. Attendees will
learn to create a personal floral arrangement in a mason jar to take home. This class also has a 15
person limit and sign up is required.
The series concludes on September 30 with a unique class on arm knitting. Participants will learn
how to knit without using needles and make their own infinity scarf.
Pinterest Monday will be held on September 15 at 6 p.m. Join us at our Willard location to learn how
to paint with colored wax. We’ll be creating our own candle designs. Sign up is required.
“Craft Time with the Library” at the Willard Enrichment Center is scheduled for Thursday, September
11 at 10 a.m. Come and make a “Beaded Wreath”. This activity is for ages 18 and up only.
The “Senior Hour” presented by the Laurels of New London will be held on Friday, September 26 at
11 a.m. Mike Dwyer, a Hospice Care Consultant from Southern Care will be here to go over what you
need to know about Hospice.
“Dangerous Toys of the 20 th Century” will be presented on Thursday, September 18 at 6 p.m. in the
Willard Memorial Library Community Room. Shawn Butler from “Yesteryear Funland” will be here to
talk about the variety of toys from the past that were deemed dangerous. Hear some shocking
backstories of some of the accidents and also discover the top 5 toys considered most dangerous today.
Teens (grades 6 and up) join us for a “Mario Kart Tournament” on the Switch, Thursday, September 4
at 5 p.m. in the Willard Library community room. Snacks and Pizza will be included.
Make your own puzzle, Teens, on Thursday, September 18 at 5 p.m. Come to the Willard annex and
paint, draw, or color your own puzzle on pre-cut blank puzzle pieces.
“Monday Reads”, Willard Library’s morning book discussion meets the 2 nd Monday of every month at
10 a.m. in the library community room. On September 8, the group will be discussing “Hill Women” by
Cassie Chambers.
“Turn the Page Book Discussion”, Willard Library’s evening book discussion meets on the last
Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in the library community room. On September 25, this group will be
sharing thoughts on “What Alice Forgot” by Liane Moriarty.
“Cook Up a Storm Cookbook Club” meets in the Willard Memorial Library Annex on the first Thursday
of each month at 6 p.m. Come and join lively discussions and enjoy a bite to eat. September 4, the
selected cookbook is “Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Farmhouse Favorites Cookbook” by Wanda
Brunstetter. Check out a copy and prepare a recipe to bring and share.
Our Wakeman Library location offers a special kids’ cookbook club for homeschool families and kids.
“Look What I cooked: Kid’s Cookbook Club” will meet on Tuesday, September 2 at 12:30 p.m. Stop in at
the Wakeman Library and pick up a copy of “Simply Gluten-Free 5 Ingredient Cookbook: Fast, Fresh, and
Simple” by Hallie Klecker. Choose a selection from the book and make a recipe for every to enjoy.
Kids drop in at our Wakeman location any time from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays for fun activities,
crafts, and more. Each week features something new. For September, “Thursday Crafternoon”” is
scheduled for September 18 and 25.
Bring your kids to “Storytime” at the Wakeman Library on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Join Cathy
for stories, activities, and more.
Wakeman Library’s “Food for Thought” Cookbook Club will get together on September 18 at 6 p.m.
Make a recipe from “All Time Favorite Recipes from Ohio Cooks” by Gooseberry Patch and bring it to
share.

“Who Picked This Book?” Wakeman’s Book Club will meet on Monday, September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
They will share their thoughts on “Nine Perfect Strangers” by Liane Moriarity.
A “Parent/Child Art Class with FAVA” will be available at the Wakeman Library location on Saturday,
September 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come Create art with your child at the library. The class will
be presented by The Firelands Association of the Visual Arts. Sign up is required. Call the Wakeman
Library for more information.
Pinterest Monday at Wakeman is scheduled for September 29 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up is required for
“Painting with Wax”. Come and create your own candle design.
Join PT Patty from Integrated Therapeutic Healing, for Chair Yoga at our Wakeman Library. Classes
are scheduled for September 9 and 23 at 10:30 a.m.
The Laurels of New London will be at the Wakeman Library on Tuesday, September 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a morning of fun and information.
Chris will have songs, crafts, games, and more on Friday mornings for “Storytime” at our Greenwich
Library. Kids of all ages are welcome on September 5, 19, 26 at 11 a.m.
Join us at our Greenwich Library every Wednesday afternoon between 3-5 p.m. On September 3
come learn about money with a fun activity. On September 10, we’ll be using wax paper, glossy paper,
an iron, and liquid water colors to make beautiful art work. Explore your creativity by making washable
puffy paint out of chalk, flour, and other materials on September 17, and on September 24 make a
colorful spinning top and see what happens when colors combine quickly.
Pinterest Monday is planned for September 8 at 5:30 p.m. Join us at the Greenwich Library and learn
how to paint with colored wax. Sign up is required.
Join a Group of friendly fiber artists at North Fairfield every Monday morning at 10 a.m. Meet with
the “Sit n Stitch” ladies on September 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Wreath season is back! Come to the North Fairfield Library on Friday, September 5 at 1 p.m. for a
special wreath workshop. We will be making a seasonal beaded wreath. Sign up is required.
Coming in October: Mark your calendars now to save the dates of October 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. for Willard’s “Goods in the Woods”. Our Willard Memorial Library will be there all weekend so
come and visit with us. Join us and Jungle Island Zoo from Delphos, Ohio on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. – 1
p.m. Come meet a Kangaroo!