Upcoming Events 1 Napoleon Youth and Teen Programs 2 Napoleon Adult Programs 3 Florida and McClure Programs 4 Special Announcement! 5 Contact Information and Digital Resources 6 Inside this issue: The Reference Desk September 2025 Back to School Edition Upcoming Events: Board of Trustees: Steve Kryder, President Larry Vocke, Vice President Michelle Weddelman Brent Gray Brenda Stough Jennifer Wade Emily Altstadt Holiday Closures Monday, September 1 — All branches closed in observance of Labor Day. See page 5 for more! Summer is over and school is back in session, but the fun continues year-round at your library. In September, the Napoleon Public Library will be hosting adult novel and cookbook discussions, teen Dungeons and Dragons, and youth craft sessions. See page 2 for youth and teen program information Go to page 3 for details about adult programs. Our branches also have a variety of programs to offer this month. Check out page 4 for details about McClure Community Library’s inperson and virtual programs. Florida Public Library has a back-to-school activity and fun government learning games. For an exciting announcement, go to page 5! Lastly, for contact information and the latest digital resource, Science Reference Source, see the last page. Check out our Facebook and Instagram for the latest on programs, hours, and services.
Napoleon Public Library Youth Programs IN-PERSON CRAFTS: Children of all ages welcome with an adult. All supplies will be provided. No registration required. School Bus craft: Friday, September 12 at 10:30 AM Leaf Critters craft: Wednesday, September 17 at 4:00 PM Paper Plate Owl: Friday, September 26 at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM New Take It Tuesday craft kits, coloring pages, activity sheets, and more will be available in the Youth Department all month. CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Fridays at 10:00 AM Join us for storytimes with fun, interactive stories and a variety of songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Geared towards toddlers, but children of all ages are welcome to join. Teen Programs Page 2 The Reference Desk DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: We are now holding two different D&D sessions per month due to increased interest. ALPHA Group Monday, September 8 at 5:00 PM BRAVO Group Monday, September 22 at 5:00 PM ALPHA Group is for those who have played before and would like to take the game seriously. BRAVO Group is for players with little to no experience and is about having fun learning how the game works.
Napoleon Public Library Adult Programs Book Club: Monday, September 8 at 7:00 PM Featuring A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Eagan. Handcrafted Arts: Monday, September 22 at 10:00 AM Cookbook Club: Wednesday, September 24 at 4:30 PM Featuring Betty Crocker’s Best 100 by Betty Crocker’s Kitchens. Page 3 The Reference Desk Sneak Peek! Coming up in October Healthy Habits For Your Brain: Monday, October 6 at 6:00 PM Join us at the Napoleon Public Library for a free presentation provided by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. This presentation will cover 10 easy habits you can start today to keep your brain heathy as you age. Contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900 or go to alz.org for more information on Alzheimer's awareness.
At the Branches Florida Programs Page 4 The Reference Desk McClure Programs YOUTH PROGRAMS All Month: Scavenger Hunt and Picture Puzzle. Finish the back-toschool puzzle and win a sticker! ADULT PROGRAMS Thursday Morning Book Club: Thursday, September 18 at 11:00 AM Featuring A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon. ADULT PROGRAMS Chit Chat & Crochet: Monday, September 8 at 2:00 PM Mah-Jong Group: Tuesday, September 9 at 2:00 PM Puzzle Me This: Monday, September 15 at 2:00 PM Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, September 23 at 2:00 PM Featuring Cat Cross Their Graves by Shirley Rousseau Murphy. FAMILY CRAFT HOUR Saturdays at 9:00 AM VIRTUAL PROGRAMS (FACEBOOK) Adult Book Talk: Thursday, September 18 Featuring The Serpent and the Wings of Night and The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent, as well as The Blast From The Past by Lucy Score. Children’s Storytime: Friday, September 19 Featuring Cross-Country Cat by Mary Calhoun. Constitution Week: Wednesday, September 17 — Tuesday, September 23 ~ Play iCivics government learning games on our tablet to win prizes! ~ Learn about the local Elijah Gunn Sr. Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Special Announcement! Page 5 The Reference Desk We are excited to announce… we have a new website! Live on August 21, our new site has familiar features, like quick access to our catalog, as well as many new features that make our website more user-friendly and easier to navigate. Updates to our website include: ~ Brand new look! ~ ADA-compliant reading assistance technology ~ Quick-select tool for new releases ~ Improved calendar of upcoming events ~ And more! Go to: www.napoleon.lib.oh.us
Napoleon Public Library Telephone: 419-592-2531 Fax: 419-599-1472 310 W. Clinton St. Napoleon, OH 43545 Florida Public Library Telephone: 419-762-5876 K671 County Rd. 17D Florida, OH 43545 McClure Community Library Telephone: 419-748-8922 110 Cross St. McClure, OH 43534 Email: napoleonpubliclibrary@gmail.com Digital Resources and You Napoleon Public Library Foundation was established in 2016 to provide support for library programs and long-range building plans. With a need for a public community space, private study rooms, and more room for programming, the Foundation Board would like to focus initial fund-raising efforts to renovate the Carnegie Library to once again be used and enjoyed by the community. The Foundation will also use funds to support literacy, programs, technology, circulation materials, and building needs for all three library locations. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, contact any of our three branches for details. Contact Us Science Reference Source This resource is from the Ohio Web Library and it is free for the public through our website, www.napoleon.lib.oh.us. Science Reference Source contains texts like encyclopedias and reference books for numerous topics, such as paleontology, space and astronomy, engineering, forensics, and more. To find the Science Reference Source, go to our website. Select Find Answers — Recommended Links — Ohio Web Library — then scroll down to the ‘S’ section of the resource list. If you need assistance navigating the library’s website and the Ohio Web Library, ask a librarian. We will be happy to help. Next issue, we will explore: Small Business Source
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