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“Hidden Figures” showing Saturday at library

Story of three African-American women who worked for NASA in the 1960s
Posted by LizGH on Thursday, June 20, 2019

Ada Public Library features a free showing of the movie “Hidden Figures,” at noon on Saturday, June 22. The movie is part of the library’s summer reading program activities.

About the movie
Hidden Figures is a 2016 film, loosely based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly, about three black female mathematicians who worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the Space Race. According to 20th Century Fox, "The visionary trio crossed all gender and racial line and inspired generations."

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Bees have to move very fast to stay still

And Tom Kier will tell you all about bees on Saturday at the library
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 11, 2019

If you missed Tom Kier's presentation on beekeeping in April, you're in luck.

Tom gives a repeat performance at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at the Ada Public Library, durings its summer reading program.

The Icon discovered that when Tom retired in 2016, he had a few things on his bucket list. The former associate dean of ONU’s College of Pharmacy wanted to  pursue an interest in beekeeping.

“Bees are fascinating creatures, said Kier, but then I’ve always been sort of a science geek.” 

Now starting his third summer tending honey bees, he will share his knowledge with aspiring beekeepers in a presentation at the library.

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Drummunity returns to Ada Wednesday

Part of the library's summer reading program
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 10, 2019

By popular demand, Drummunity returns to Ada at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, at First United Methodist Church.

The return visit is part of this summer's Ada Public Library's reading program. Drummunity, based in Ann Arbor performed at last year's Harvest and Herb Festival. Lori Fithian is the director.

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Universe of stories this summer at the library

Summer reading kickoff Saturday 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 29, 2019

“A Universe of Stories” is the theme of Ada Public Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program.

The adventure blasts off with a huge sign-up party on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Be sure to moonwalk on over to this interstellar event at the library.

Bagpipers, steel drum musicians, performers on stilts, a clown creating out-of-this-world balloons, farm animal petting zoo, touch-a-truck emergency service and farm vehicles (if available) and a Friends of the Library Used Book sale of galactic proportion are ready to launch!

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Ada Public Library asking for donated items for summer reading program

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Ada Public Library is prepping for their summer reading program - a Universe of Stories. The library is requesting donations of items to aid in summer reading projects. Items are listed below:

  • paper towel rolls
  • toilet paper rolls
  • 2 litre bottles
  • 20 oz. bottles
  • Gatorade bottles
  • empty yogurt cups
  • cardboard boxes
  • packing peanuts
  • bubble wrap
  • cookie cutters (any shape - metal or plastic)

The library thanks the community for their support.

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Public library introduces Student Library Cards

It's all about encouraging summer reading
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 5, 2019

The Ada Public Library is introducing Student Library Cards this month.

The cards allow children who do not already have a Juvenile card to check out books.

Student Card holders may check out up to five items and will be fine free. They will not be charged late fees or overdue fines. Any overdue or lost items will have to be returned or replaced, but, no late or overdue fees will accrue. 

The goal of this new program is to encourage more youngsters to come and check out the library. The summer reading program kicks off at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 1.

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