Book Facts For Fun! Did you know? It is estimated that there are about 170 million unique books published (including self-published and digital works) since the invention of the printing press. The Library of Congress has over 38.6 million cataloged books and other printed materials. The single largest private book collection consists of 1.5 million volumes and belongs to John Q. Benham of Avoca, Indiana. He has books stored in his six-car garage, throughout his two-story house and outside under tarps. The real question is how many does he have in his bathroom? The fear of running out of something to read is called Abibliophobia. Maybe that explains John Q. Benham’s motivation. On estimate, there are over 900,000 new books published each year. That’s about 899,975 more than James Patterson publishes each year. The author with the most published books is L. Ron Hubbard with 1,084 works to his credit. His first written piece was published in 1934 and his last was published in 2006. James Patterson is closing in on 300 published books… he has some major catching up to do. The longest book in the world is Remembrance of Things Past by French author Marcel Proust. It has over 9,609,000 characters (including spaces). That’s just over 34,319 tweets The most expensive book in the world is The Codex Leicester. It was Leonardo Da Vinci’s science diary. It sold for $30,800,000 in 1994. That would equal approximately $53,500,000 today. That seems like a lot considering you can buy a copy on Amazon for much less... like more than $53,499,950 less. And finally – the Harvard University library has four law books bound in human skin. Does anyone else think: Silence of the Lambs? Hannibal Lecter? by Darren McDonough, Wakeman Branch Manager OCT - NOV 2025 All HCCL locations will be closed Oct 13, Nov 11, Nov 27, and Nov 28 Join us at Goods In The Woods! We’ll be there all weekend so come visit us and don’t forget to join us on Oct 19 from 11am-1pm for Jungle Island Zoo from Delphos, Ohio. Come meet a kangaroo!
Tues, Oct 7 at 12:30 pm - “Farmers’ Market Favorites” by Gooseberry Patch Tues, Nov 4 at 12:30pm - “Dinner Made Easy with Six Sisters’ Stuff” by Six Sisters Friday mornings at 10:30 am Friday mornings at 10:30 am Fri, Oct 3 at 10:30 am Fri, Oct 10 at 10:30 am Fri, Oct 17 at 10:30 am Fri, Oct 24 at 10:30 am Fri, Oct 31 at 10:30 am Fri, Nov 7 at 10:30 am Fri, Nov 14 at 10:30 am Fri, Nov 21 at 10:30 am Storytime! Join Cathy on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, activities, and more! Wakeman location - Youth Thurs, Oct 2 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Oct 9 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Oct 16 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Oct 23 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Oct 30 from 3:30-6pm Kids! Drop in anytime from 3:30-6 pm on Thursdays for fun activities, crafts, and more! Each week features something new! Homeschool families and kids are invited to join us for a special Kids’ Cookbook Club! Check out a copy of our monthly selection and make your favorite recipe at home to bring to our discussion for everyone to enjoy! Thurs, Nov 6 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Nov 13 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Nov 20 from 3:30-6pm Wed, Oct 1 at 10:30am Wed, Oct 8 at 10:30am Wed, Oct 15 at 10:30am Wed, Oct 22 at 10:30am Wed, Oct 29 at 10:30am Wed, Nov 5 at 10:30am Wed, Nov 12 at 10:30am Wed, Nov 19 at 10:30am Wed, Nov 26 at 10:30am Bring your little one to the library for some fun play! It’s a great way to meet other parents and for your little one to have a fun playdate! FOOD FOR THOUGHT COOKBOOK CLUB FOOD FOR THOUGHT COOKBOOK CLUB “Debbie Macomber’s Table” by Debbie Macomber Mon, Oct. 6 at 6pm “There’s Always Room at the Table” by Kaleb Wyse Mon, Nov. 3 at 6pm
Tues, Oct 7 at 10:30am Tues, Oct 21 at 10:30am Tues, Nov 4 at 10:30am Tues, Nov 18 at 10:30am Chair Yoga With “PT Patty” Join PT Patty from Integrated Therapeutic Healing for Chair Yoga! Pinterest Monday: Fall Pour Paint *Sign Up Required* Mon, Oct 27 at 5:30 pm Celebrate the cooler weather with a fun Pour Paint Project! We’ll be creating two pieces in one using canvas and a Dollar Tree Candy Dispenser. ! You can make a pumpkin, skull, or another fall themed option. Join The Laurels for a morning of fun and information just for seniors! There is a different topic each month and there is always an activity or craft. Tues, Oct 28 at 10:30 am Tues, Nov 25 at 10:30 am Pinterest Monday: Seasonal Wreath *Sign Up Required* Mon, Nov 24 at 5:30 pm We love a cute wreath project. Join us to create a holiday themed wreath using a beaded frame, and more. Wakeman location - Adult Presented by Who picked this book? Wakeman Book Club Mon, Oct 20 at 5:30 pm - “The Glassmaker” by Tracy Chevalier Mon, Nov 17 at 5:30 pm- “The Birth Order Book” by Dr. Kevin Lehman
Chris will have songs, crafts, games, and more on Friday mornings. Kids of all ages are welcome. Greenwich Location Fri, Oct, 10 at 11 am Fri, Oct, 17 at 11 am Fri, Oct, 24 at 11 am Fri, Oct, 31 at 11 am Fri, Nov, 14 at 11 am Homeschool Group Thurs, Oct 2 at 11am Solar Bug-Learn about solar energy by creating a fun bug that never needs batteries. Thurs, Nov 6 at 11am Ohio Animals-Enjoy a handson presentation about Ohio animals. Take and Makes Don’t forget to come to the library to pickup a weekly craft for kids. Just take it and do it at home. LITTLE MONSTERS FUN NIGHT We’ll learn how to make ghosts fly, do fun crafts, and enjoy spooky games and treats. Wear your Halloween costume and join us for the fun! Wed, Oct 29 from 3-5 pm Celebrate Children’s Book Week with us by doing a Dogman Scavenger Hunt. With help from Dav Pilkey, we will be giving away a set of Dogman books. Children's Book Week Mon, November 3 - Sat, Nov 8
Greenwich Location- Family/Adult Pinterest Monday: Seasonal Wreath *Sign Up Required* Mon, Nov 3 at 5:30 pm We love a cute wreath project. Join us to create a holiday themed wreath using a beaded frame, and more. Pinterest Monday: Fall Pour Paint *Sign Up Required* Mon, Oct 6 at 5:30 pm Celebrate the cooler weather with a fun Pour Paint Project! We’ll be creating two pieces in one using canvas and a Dollar Tree Candy Dispenser! Join us for an activity every Wednesday between 3-5 pm. It’ll be an afternoon of fun! Drop in between 3-5pm Wed, Oct 29 from 3-5 pm Little Monsters Fun Night We’ll learn how to make ghosts fly, do fun crafts, and enjoy spooky games and treats. Wear your Halloween costume if you wish. Wed, Oct 8 from 3-5 pm Fall Animal Shadow We will be using cotton balls and paint to make a shadow of a fall animal. Wed, Oct 22 from 3-5 pm Pumpkin Science experiments Create slime from a pumpkin and learn how to make a pumpkin throw up. Wed, Oct 15 from 3-5 pm Monster Faces Have fun making monster faces out of popsicle sticks and paint. Wed, Oct 1 from 3-5 pm Hydrophobic Magic Sand Play with sand that never gets wet even underwater. Wed, Nov 12 from 3-5 pm Painting with corn We will be using corn, paint and paper to make some beautiful designs. Wed, Nov 26 from 3-5 pm Ocean Experiments Learn about our oceans through science experiments. Wed, Nov 19 from 3-5 pm Wooden Turkey Decorate your home by making a turkey out of a wooden circle and leaves. Wed, Nov 5 from 3-5 pm K'NEX Explore your creativity by making objects out of K’nex.
Craft Day Fri, Nov 7 at 1pm It’s card season! Join Missy to learn how to create 2 unique Holiday cards! The perfect project for those that love scrapbooking! Fri, Oct 3 at 1pm Create your own pumpkin felt bowl. Perfect for candy, holding small items, or as a Fall gift! Sit n Stitch This is an ongoing weekly time for anyone who wants to bring whatever they're making to work together with other like-minded makers to knit, crochet, crossstitch, rug hook, etc. All are welcome to join! Tues, Oct 14 at 11am Wed, Nov 19 at 11am Chair Yoga With “PT Patty” From Integrated Therapeutic Healing North Fairfield Medicare 101 Join Medicare specialist Diane Cawood for a presentation on resources available in Medicare. Question and answer session will follow. Tues, Oct 7 at 1 pm Every Monday morning at 10am North Fairfield is rich with history dating back to the 1830's with numerous old buildings, homes and churches. The historic Hoyt building was demolished this year. Ruth Earl, curator of the museum, will share her knowledge of several of the homes and other buildings within the village with interested participants. Come join us for her Walking Tour! We'll walk rain or shine, but will postpone in case of thunderstorms. History of North Fairfield Join us at the library Mon, Oct 20 at 5:30 pm Walking Tour PT Patty combines yoga practice and rehabilitative science in her Chair Yoga classes to help people with therapeutic needs be able to experience the benefits of yoga safely and pain free.
Willard Tech Workshops At The Willard Enrichment Center Tech Thursdays with Jarrad (Willard Computer Lab) Bring your computer questions to the library during Tech Thursdays! Learn at your own pace with help right nearby. Jarrad will be here to answer questions, review topics, and more! Every Thursday at 5 pm. Just drop in with your questions! Willard Writers’ Group Willard -Outreach Join us each month on the second Thursday at 10 am at the Willard Enrichment Center for a free craft or activity! You can even stick around after for a yummy lunch available by the Enrichment Center. *Ages 18 and up* Thurs, Oct 9 at 10am Create your own pumpkin felt bowl. Perfect for candy, holding small items, or as a Fall gift! Thurs, Nov 13 at 10am It’s card season! Join Missy to learn how to create 2 unique Holiday cards! The perfect project for those that love scrapbooking! 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. 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. Thurs, Oct 16 at 6 pm Thurs, Nov 20 at 6 pm Writers’ Group Willard -Adult Workshops/Events Medicare Q & A Fri, Oct 31 at 11am Join us during Senior Hour for a special Medicare Q and A! We’ll have experts here to answer all your Medicare questions!
Pinterest Monday: Fall Pour Paint (Annex) *Sign Up Required* Mon, Oct 20 at 6pm Celebrate the cooler weather with a fun Pour Paint Project! We’ll be creating two pieces in one using canvas and a Dollar Tree Candy Dispenser! Willard -Adult Workshops/Events Pinterest Monday: Seasonal Wreath (Annex) *Sign Up Required* Mon, Nov 10 at 6pm We love a cute wreath project. Join us to create a holiday themed wreath using a beaded frame, and more. T hS te aOthei o Reformatory Thurs, Oct 9 at 6pm Join us at our Willard location to learn about the history of The Ohio State Reformatory! Staff will be here to tell us the real history of this famous Ohio landmark - including the scary parts. The Firelands Genealogical Society is back for a 2 night workshop on Genealogy basics. The first session will be using the free workbook you get to keep; the second session we will move to the Computer Lab for assisted research. Tues, Oct 28 at 6pm (Community Room) Thurs, Oct 30 at 6pm (Computer Lab) **Sign up is required. Space is limited.** WOMEN IN HISTORY PRESENTS: MARY TODD LINCOLN Join Women In History for a live storytelling performance about the life of Mary Todd Lincoln in her own words.
Thurs, Oct 2 at 6:30 pm - S is for Scarecrow Thurs, Oct 9 at 6:30 pm - Whoooo’s at Storytime? Thurs, Oct 16 at 6:30 pm - Jack O’ Lantern Surprise Thurs, Oct 23 at 6:30 pm - AW Nuts - SQUIRRELS! Thurs, Oct 30 at 6:30 pm - It’s a Spiderific Storytime Thurs, Nov 6 at 6:30 pm - Time for a Cozy Blanket Thurs, Nov 13 at 6:30 pm - It Feels Great to Hibernate! Thurs, Nov 20 at 6:30 pm - Run Turkey Run, Thanksgiving Fun! Willard Teen (Grades 6 and up) Wed, Oct 1 at 10:30 am - S is for Scarecrow Wed, Oct 8 at 10:30 am - Whoooo’s at Storytime? Wed, Oct 15 at 10:30 am - Jack O’ Lantern Surprise Wed, Oct 22 at 10:30 am - AW Nuts - SQUIRRELS! Wed, Oct 29 at 10:30 am - It’s a Spiderific Storytime Wed, Nov 5 at 10:30 am - Time for a Cozy Blanket Wed, Nov 12 at 10:30 am - It Feels Great to Hibernate! Wed, Nov 19 at 10:30 am - Run Turkey Run, Thanksgiving Fun! Willard Bring your little one on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings for Read To Me Storytime with Miss Mitzi! Join us for stories, crafts, songs, and more! Thurs, Oct 2 at 5 pm - Spooky Ceramics! We’ll be taking everyday ceramic figures and giving them a spooky Halloween makeover! (Community Room) Tues, Oct 7 at 5 pm -DIY Haunted House: Come create your own haunted house with cardboard, paint, and more. (Community Room) Thurs, Oct 16 at 5 pm - Fall/Halloween String Art! (Community Room) Tues, Oct 21 at 5 pm - Dia de los Meurtos: Learn about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) while decorating sugar skulls! (Annex) Thurs, Oct 30 at 5pm - Witch’s Brew Slime: Try your hand at a new slime recipe with some creepy ingredients to top it off! (Annex) Thurs, Nov 6 at 5 pm - Make your own mini book! (Community Room) Thurs, Nov 20 at 5 pm -Dream Catchers. Come learn some of the history behind dream catchers and create your own. (Annex)
Willard Youth Programs A Book to Start and Then..ART! (Annex) Tues, Oct 7 at 4:30pm We will read a book, then create a MONSTERPIECE! Pumpkins with Sparkling Personality! (Annex) Thurs, Oct 16 at 4:30pm Create your own unique pumpkin using diamond art and sparkling gems. But wait! There’s more...come see for yourself! *While supplies last* *Suggested For Grades K-5* (Community Room) Tues, Oct 14 at 4:30 pm Join us every month for some LEGO fun! We’ll have a featured building challenge. A Book to Start and Then...ART! (Annex) Tues, Nov 4 at 4:30pm Join Miss Char for a book and then some painting on pre-printed canvas! *While supplies last* Bubble Wrap Slime (Annex) Thurs, Nov 13 at 4:30pm Make some slime using bubble wrap! *While supplies last* Bring and BLING! (Community Room) Tues, Nov 18 at 4:30pm Bring a favorite book, or one you plan to give as a Christmas gift. We will have all you need to add a little bling to it to make it extra special! (We'll be glitzing books with diamond art beads and glue.) Resin Fidget Spinners (Annex) Tues, Nov 25 at 4:30pm Make a unique resin fidget spinner! *While supplies last* Goods In The Woods (Willard City Park) Sat, Oct 18 & Oct 19 from 10am-4pm - Join us for some fun button making and a flower pot craft! Sun, Oct 19 from 11am - 1pm - Jungle Island Zoo! Join us for a free petting zoo and meet some special animals - including a kangaroo! Glow in the Dark Party! (Community Room) *Sign up required***Suggested for ages 5-11** Tues, Oct 21 at 5:30pm Glow in the dark fun with stories, games, dancing and more! Playdough Day! (Annex) Thurs, Oct 23 at 4:30pm All ages are invited to join us for some Playdough fun! Dancing Skeleton Scavenger Hunt (Youth Services) Mon, Oct 27 to Fri, Oct 31 ALL DAY Drop in all week to hunt for the dancing skeletons in the Youth Services Department. Finding them will help you answer a funny question! The correct answer will earn you a sweet treat or surprise!
Monday Reads (Willard) Monday Reads meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 10am in the Willard (Community Room) Mon, Oct 20 at 10 am - “Hester” by Laurie Albanese Mon, Nov 10 at 10 am - "No Two Persons” by Erica Bauermeister Reader's Advisory & Book Discussion Cook Up a Storm Cookbook Club (Willard) Come join our lively discussions and enjoy a bite to eat. All adults are invited to join us at the Willard Annex for our monthly cookbook club. We meet the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm. (Annex) Thurs, Oct 2 at 6pm - Join us for a look at two different Fall themed Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks! Thurs, Nov 6 at 6 pm - “The Chopped Cookbook” by Food Network Turn The Page Book Discussion (Willard) Join us in Willard the last Thursday of each month for our evening book discussion! Come discuss, laugh, and learn with a new title each month. *For information on how to join please email velmlinger@huroncolib.org* (Community Room) Thurs, Oct 30 at 6 pm - “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt Thurs, Nov 20 at 6 pm - “Do You Remember” by Freida McFadden https://www.huroncolib.org/services/betteroffread We have a variety of Tonies available to check out from nursery rhymes to dinosaurs to Disney fun! Tonies and TonieBoxes are available for checkout at our Willard and Greenwich locations. They are the perfect for trying new Tonies for your child. We have new audiobook ones now too!
Willard Memorial Library 6 West Emerald St Willard, OH 44890 419-933-8564 419-933-4783 (fax) Greenwich Public Library 4 New St. Greenwich, OH 44837 419-752-7331 419-752-6801 (fax) Wakeman Community Library 33 Pleasant St. Wakeman, OH 44889 440-839-2976 440-839-2560 (fax) North Fairfield Public Library 5 East Main St. North Fairfield, OH 44855 419-744-2285 419-744-2115 (fax) Frequently Asked Levy Questions Is this a new tax? No, this is an operating renewal of the Huron County Community Library, with locations in Greenwich, North Fairfield, Wakeman, and Willard. Why is the Library on the ballot November 4, 2025? The current levy is set to expire soon. The Library first went on the ballot in May 2011 for operating money after State funding was reduced nearly 35%. State funding remains uncertain. This is a renewal of the 1.275 mil levy. This is not a new tax. How much will the levy cost me? An owner of a $100,000 home will pay $25.70 per year with the homestead exemption on the original .975 mils. Who is voting on this levy? The operating levy will be put before the residents of the entire library service area: Willard City Schools, Western Reserve School District, and South Central Schools. What kind of library expenses will the operating levy cover? The operating levy will be used for material purchases, programming, equipment, supplies, and overhead to operate the library. Why does the operating levy matter? In a time when state funding for libraries is becoming uncertain, the stability of the levy is more important than ever. Nearly 40% of our funding comes from our local property tax levy, and without it, we’d face tough choices regarding the services you rely on. For answers to additional questions please contact Laura Lee Wilson, Director or Joshua Figley, Fiscal Officer 419-933-2544
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