WAY APRIL 2024 NEWSLETTER

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Words cannot express the gratitude Way Public Library and its employees feel for this overwhelming show of support. As always, they will strive to be good stewards of your tax dollars and continue to offer the best programs, materials, and staff members possible. Thank you, Perrysburg!

Way Library Used Bookstore Opens at The Gilded Exchange

Proceeds to Benefit Way Library’s Youth Summer Reading Program

The Way Public Library Foundation & Friends have partnered with The Gilded Exchange to open “The Library Vault,” Way Library’s satellite used bookstore.

“The library is very excited about this opportunity and greatly appreciates the support of The Gilded Exchange as we venture into this partnership,” states Janel Haas, Director of Way Public Library.

The Foundation & Friends is grateful for the generous book donations they receive from the community. A team of nine volunteers evaluates every book received. Donated books are added to the Way Library book collection or used as replacements. Books that do not go into the library's collection are sold via the Foundation & Friends book sales, on their “Special Sale” shelves in the library's lobby, and now at The Gilded Exchange.

The Gilded Exchange, located in the Country Charm Shoppes in Perrysburg, Ohio, opened in July 2023. They are a home furnishing and décor retail and resale shop concentrating on all styles, from traditional to current trends. “The Library Vault” is located within the store in a 20 by 30-foot space and features a variety of antiquarian books, book sets, and other fiction and nonfiction books.

“The Gilded Exchange is very pleased to provide this space to support Way Library,” states Owner Dana Grigsby. Dana adds, “Most of my life has centered around volunteerism, and I could not think of a better way for our business to give back to our community. We are honored to be part of this partnership to raise funds for Way Library.”

All proceeds from the sale of books at “The Library Vault” will benefit Way Library’s Youth Summer Reading Program. Last year, 2,400 kids participated and read close to 440,000 minutes throughout the summer.

Throughout the year, the Way Public Library Foundation & Friends raises money to support Way Library’s mission to serve the community. Lisa Richard, Foundation Administrator for the past 23 years, emphasizes, “We are so fortunate to have a community that understands the value of Way Library, generously donates books, supports our annual campaigns, and remembers us when planning their estates.

The Guilded Exchange

HAPPENING AT WAY LIBRARY

Eclipse Stamp Rally
Monday, April 1 to Tuesday, April 30

Starting April 1, during our open hours, pick up a Stamp Passport at the Information or Circulation desks, use the eclipse-themed scavenger hunt clues to find all 11 stamp locations, and explore Way Library! The Eclipse Stamp Rally is open to all ages. It does not require a library card and runs throughout the main level of the library building.

April’s Spice of the Month Lemongrass pickup starts on Monday, April 1 at 9 am.

Homeschoolers’ Miniature Books
Monday, April 1 at 1:30 pm

Create a tiny version of your favorite book in this step-by-step workshop! These miniature books look great hanging off a backpack, necklace, or even hiding on your bookshelf.

Board Game Night with Old School Gaming
Monday, April 1 at 6 pm

Do you love playing board games, but don’t have space or a group to play with? Come to our monthly board game night! Browse a selection of board games provided by the library and local game store Old School Gaming. Use our space to play a game or find some new friends to play with you. Feel free to bring your own games, but our selection includes the basics like decks of cards, chess, and checkers. It also includes games like Catan, Codenames, Scrabble, Ticket to Ride, and more!

Toddler Time Ages 19 months – 2 ½ years
Tuesdays, April 2, 9 & 16 at 9:30 or 10:30 am

This 30-minute interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, fingerplays, action rhymes, and songs.

Understanding & Overcoming Sleep Disorders
Tuesday, April 2 at 2 pm

Are you tired of restless nights and waking up feeling exhausted? Demystify sleep disorders and learn about practical ways to get a good night’s sleep. Dr. Sarah Mufti will explain common sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. Learn about the factors that can disrupt your sleep and explore effective techniques to improve sleep quality.

Preschool Story Time Ages 3-6
Wednesdays, April 3, 10 & 17 at 9:30 or 10:30 am

This fun, drop-in program features stories, songs, finger plays, and group activities for children.

Sensory Play Time All ages welcome
Wednesdays, April 3, 10 & 17 at 11 am

Join us for a half hour of open play time with toys created especially for children with sensory issues. Every week kids can try out a new set of toys. No registration is required. Generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Perrysburg.

Adult Take-home Craft Clothespin Easel & Mini Canvas AVAILABLE Thursday, April 4 at 9 am

Be creative with this adult take-home craft kit. We’ll provide a 4x6 canvas and items to make a clothespin easel. You provide the creativity! Use paints, markers, paper, fibers, everything, and anything to create a work of art! Return your artwork to Way Library by Thursday, May 2 to be included in a fun art display. Kits will be available at the Circulation Desk. Supplies are limited.

Mother Goose Ages birth to 18 months
Thursdays, April 4, 11 & 18 at 10 am

This 30-minute drop-in early literacy program for babies and their caregivers features music, rhymes, and stories.

Bookaneers Book Club
Thursday, April 4

at 4:15 pm

Join us in April as we talk about The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris and do activities based on what we've read. Refreshments will be served. For ages 8-12

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VR Expedition to Explore the Milky Way
Friday, April 5 at 10 am and 1 pm

Get ready for the total solar eclipse by taking a tour of the Milky Way through VR headsets. We’ll learn some facts and enjoy some fantastic views of the galaxy in the night sky.

Teen Cookie Decorating Competition
Friday, April 5 at 4:15 pm

Compete in a cookie decorating competition. Cookies, frosting, and other items will be available for use and then teens will judge one another's creations. There will also be a guest judge or two and a chance for multiple prizes! Please let us know of any allergies or gluten intolerances and we will try to accommodate those needs.

Saturday, April 6 from 9 am – 5 pm

Our lower-level meeting rooms will become a gamer's haven featuring an array of video game consoles that span generations. From the classic charm of Atari to the contemporary thrills of the Nintendo Switch, there's something for everyone. Enjoy some casual gaming time or even discover a new favorite game. Up to six consoles will be available during open hours. Novices to experienced gamers are welcome. Let's play!

Eclipse Movie Marathon
Saturday, April 6 from 9:30 am – 5 pm

In celebration of the spectacular 2024 total solar eclipse, we're hosting a thrilling triple-feature showcasing three classic films where eclipses play a starring role. Join us in the Mercy Health Activity Center for this movie marathon.

9:30 am

Ladyhawke (PG-13), a tale of mystical transformations set in the backdrop of an eclipse.

Noon

Pitch Black (R), an intense survival saga that unfolds during a rare celestial event.

2:30 pm

Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13), a darkly comedic world where an eclipse brings

unexpected changes.

Storybook Spotlight Ages 5-7
Tuesday, April 9 at 4:15 pm

We’ll read The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art, enjoy painting, and listen to music by Hans Zimmer, a musician with synesthesia, a neurological condition in which a person experiences more than one sense (taste, touch, smell, etc.) simultaneously.

Topical Tuesdays - The Lorax
Tuesday, April 9 at 7 pm

Join Dr. David McClough, Professor of Economics at Ohio Northern University, for a presentation on environmental education 50 years since the publication of The Lorax, a beloved children's book written by Dr. Seuss. Topical Tuesdays programs are in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area.

REEL TALK - Woman on the Run (1950)
Thursday, April 11 at 10 am

A witness to a murder, Frank Johnson (Ross Elliott), goes into hiding. He is tailed by his wife, Eleanor (Ann Sheridan). She suspects he is running away from their marriage. She gets help from a newspaperman, Danny Leggett (Dennis O'Keefe). The killer is also looking for Frank as he keeps close tabs on Eleanor. Doug Crill will be the guest speaker and take questions from the audience after the film. This 1950 film is not rated and has a runtime of
1 hour and 17 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.

Lego League Ages 4+
Thursday, April 11 at 4:15 pm
Tuesday, April 23 at 4:15 pm

If you're a great Lego builder, or a first-timer, this is the place for you. We provide the Legos. You provide the imagination for an hour of free building.

Story Time with the Kingston Lion All ages
Friday, April 12 at 10 am

Have a roaring good time with the Kingston Lion. We will have stories, songs, and lots of fun!

Stargaze at Woodlands Park
Sunday, April 14 at 8 pm

Weather permitting, join us at the Woodlands Park Shelter house for some night sky viewing. On the agenda will be using phone apps to identify constellations, stars, the First Quarter Moon, and a few planets. Along with a few personal telescopes, library telescopes will be available for use. You also might want to bring a pair of binoculars. Required registration is FULL. Waitlist is available.

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Homeschooler’s Book Talk
Monday, April 15 at 1:30 pm

This book club meets monthly during the school year to discuss books from a variety of genres. Homeschoolers have the opportunity to enjoy good books, express opinions, analyze events, and share their ideas. In April, we will be discussing The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick. Registration is FULL. Waitlist is available.

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Discover Dinosaur Poetry Ages 5-7
Tuesday, April 16 at 4:15 pm

Celebrate National Poetry Month and Velociraptor Awareness Day by learning more about poetry and writing a dinosaur themed poem. Anyone can be a poet, and poems don’t bite (unlike velociraptors).

Show Me The Movie -
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13)
Wednesday, April 17 at 2 pm

Legendary hero, Indiana Jones, wrestles with the idea that he is approaching retirement. But when an old rival returns, Indy must pick up his hat and whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands. This film has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes. Refreshments provided. Seating is limited. Sponsored by our friends at Skotynsky Financial Group.

Bloody Brews Book Club
at Six-Fifths Distilling
Wednesday, April 17 at 6 pm

The Secret History by Donna Tartt is April’s selection.

Reel Opinions with WGTE
American Experience: The War on Disco
Thursday, April 18 at 2 pm

Explore the culture war that erupted over the rise of Disco music. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot led by rock fans broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago. Reel Opinions with WGTE programs are free and open to the public.

Egg Drop! Ages 8-12
Thursday, April 18 at 4:15 pm

Join us for some EGGcellent science! Using their imagination, creativity, and wits, students will use everyday tools to create a device to protect a falling egg.

PuzzlePalooza
Thursday, April 18 at 6 pm

Participate as a team to complete a puzzle – the first team to finish wins. Teams are limited to 4 members and there will be two levels of competition – 300 pieces or 500-550 pieces. Registration required as a team. Waitlist is available.

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Kids Yoga and Music Circle Ages 18 months to 5 years
Friday, April 19 at 9:30 am

Join Certified Yoga Instructor Nailya Weber for a calming yoga session. Program is approximately 35-45 minutes. No registration required.

Apple iPad Class
Friday, April 19 at 1 pm

Learn about iPad hardware, set-up basics, and settings. There will be an open-question segment at the end. Bring your iPads and questions. Registration is FULL. Waitlist is available.

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Pizza and Pages
Friday, April 19 at 4:15 pm

Teens 12-16 can read April’s book Skyward by Brandon Sanderson, then come to the library for a book discussion and, of course, pizza!

REEL ART - A Fish Called Wanda (American)
Friday, April 19 at 7 pm

In London, four very different people team up on a jewel heist, then try to double-cross one another for the loot, complicated by their efforts to fool a very proper barrister. Tom Georgeson, Sir Michael Palin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and John Cleese star in this comedy. This film is rated R and has a run time of 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Musically Me by The Ability Center Ages 6 and under
Monday, April 22 at 10:30 am

An inclusive music class hosted by The Ability Center where we move, sing, clap, and dance with ribbons, instruments, and our bodies. It is designed for children 6 and under accompanied by a caregiver. All abilities are welcome! For questions, contact Jennifer Engelmann, Youth Family Services Coordinator at jengelmann@abilitycenter.org or 419-885-5733. Visit abilitycenter.org to register.

Homeschoolers’ Washi and Watercolor Ages 8-12
Monday, April 22 at 1:30 pm

Students will use washi tape and watercolors to make a striking piece. Mingle with friends while enjoying this simple and satisfying tape-resist art project.

Third Monday Night
Book Discussion
Monday, April 22 at 7 pm

April’s selection is Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor.

Intro to Computers and Windows 11
Tuesday, April 23 at 1 pm

Learn the basics of using a computer and Windows 11. We’ll cover powering on and off a computer, the different parts of a personal computer, navigating Windows' start menu, accessing settings, and more. A question-and-answer segment will follow. Sponsored by Kingston Healthcare Company. Required registration is FULL. A Waitlist is available.

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Inspirational Book Club
Wednesday, April 24 at Noon

Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris will be discussed in April.

Diamond Painting
for Teens
Wednesday, April 24
at 4:15 pm

Stop by the library to listen to some music and complete a diamond painting bookmark or magnet. All supplies provided.

Mocktails Class
Wednesday, April 24 at 6 pm

Learn how to make fun and delicious non-alcoholic drinks from the experts at Six-Fifths Distilling. Meet at the distillery located at 120 W. South Boundary Street. Light refreshments will be provided. Adults only. REGISTRATION IS FULL.

Eurovision Song Contest Party
Thursday, April 25 at 6 pm

What is Eurovision? Join us for games, music, snacks, and a presentation by Professor of Ethnomusicology at BGSU Katherine Meizel and learn all about this song contest!

Earth Day 2024

Electronics Recycling Drive
Saturday, April 27 from 9 am to 4:30 pm

Way Library will be partnering with ReCellOne for our annual electronics recycling drive in celebration of Earth Day! In the parking lot (near Curbside Pickup parking spots), library and ReCellOne staff will be on hand to unload your unwanted, unused, broken, or obsolete electronics. All items are distributed to different recycling organizations around the state for proper electronics recycling, avoiding the landfill. We will only be collecting household electronics. No large appliances or CRT TVs. Examples of accepted items are: Smart phones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers, computer monitors, flat screen TVs (NO rear-projection TVs), toasters, clothing irons, microwave ovens, Christmas lights, batteries, VHS and cassette tapes...and more!

All About Orchids
Saturday, April 27 at 1 pm

Orchids are beautiful plants with a fascinating story! Learn everything there is to know about growing and caring for orchids with expert Rex Yarger.

Adult/YA Graphic Novel Club
Sunday, April 28 at 2 pm

April’s graphic novel is The Sprite and the Gardener by Joe Whitt & Rii Abrego.

Afternoon Adventures: T-Rex Tea Ages 5-7
Monday, April 29 at 1:30 pm

Worlds collide when dinosaurs are guests at a tea party! We’ll read Tea Rex by Molly Idle followed by special crafts and games. Kids are welcome to dress up in tea party attire or dinosaur costumes.

Moon Missions
Monday, April 29 at 7 pm

Astronomer-in-Residence Heidi Westrick will discuss the history and evolution of moon missions. Join us for this informative and fascinating talk.

Color Me Calm- Inspiring Quotes
Tuesday, April 30 at 3 pm

Art is a wonderful way for adults to relieve stress and meditate! Join us at the beginning for a guided Art Therapy exercise, or just drop in to color and listen to relaxing music. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring whatever drawing, coloring, or art materials you like.

The American Buffalo Screening & Discussion
Tuesday, April 30 at 6 pm

Watch a screening of an episode of the Ken Burns’ documentary The American Buffalo courtesy of WGTE. The screening will be followed by a talk on Native Americans by Taylor Moyer.

COMING MAY 2024

Diabetes Workshop presented by Mercy Health
Thursdays, May 2, 9 & 16 from 1-3 pm

In this free 3-week workshop, learn how to better manage and understand the disease. More than 37 million Americans have diabetes and 96 million have prediabetes. Diabetes causes more deaths than breast cancer and AIDS combined. The workshop will cover topics such as treatment, testing and risks, healthy eating, meal breakdown, exercise, and goal setting. Seating is limited.

The BIG Read Book Discussion
Thursday, May 2 at 6 pm

Participate in a thoughtful book discussion with Owens Community College on Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land by Toni Jensen. This New York Times Editors’ Choice book is a powerful, poetic memoir about what it means to exist as an Indigenous woman in America.

May the Fourth
Saturday, May 4 from 1-4 pm

Calling all Star Wars fans! Way Library and Wood County Park District are celebrating one of the world’s most beloved sci-fi stories. Stop by the Way Library for some self-guided activities including Star Wars crafts, games, and an Ewok search! The library will be leading a story time at 2 pm. At 2:30 pm, join park naturalists to meet animals like those in the Star Wars universe. Costumes are encouraged. No registration required.

DONATE NOW

The overwhelming generosity of donors has funded the many outstanding services and programs offered at Way Library over the decades. For the positive impact these gifts have meant to our community, the Foundation & Friends sincerely thanks you!

If you are able, we invite you to make your tax-deductible donation today. From large gifts to the endowment to donations to the Annual Campaign, every gift plays an important part in the continued success of Way Library. Your thoughtful donation may be sent to WPLFF, 101 East Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551, or made online at Donate Now.