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Public Library host site on Wednesday

In-Demand Jobs Week in Ohio
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 3, 2019

Ada Public Library is a host site for an In-Demand Jobs Week in Ohio and OhioMeansJobs.

The library will host the jobs event from noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, according to Rhett Grant, library director.

“We are excited to host In-Demand Jobs week because it allows us to share resources available for career pathways to work for job seekers” said John Folk, Director of Hardin County Job and Family Services.

Hardin County is hosting several events to spread the word that many good-paying jobs are available locally in Healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, truck driving, and construction workers. 

In-Demand Jobs Week Schedule:

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Summer reading program wish list

Ada Public Library could use some "extras"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 29, 2019

Ada Public Library's staff is preparing for its summer reading program and could use some assistance from its patrons.

According to the staff: All the activities are in place, and the prizes are being delivered daily. But, we need your help. If you have any of these items at home, would you mind donating them for our STEM programs?

• Paper towel rolls
• Toilet paper rolls
• 2-liter bottles
• 20-ounce bottles
• Gatorade bottles
• Empty yogurt cups
• Cardboard boxes
• Packing peanuts
• Bubble wreap
• Cookie cutters

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Library's book discussion group will meet on May 7

to discuss “The Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, April 28, 2019

Ada Public Library’s adult book discussion group in May will be discussing “The Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan.

The book discussion, open to the public, is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members and registration is requested. 

Contact the circulation desk for a copy of the coming month's book or more information.

Book synopsis

"The Girls of Atomic City" tells the unbelievable true story of young women during World War II who worked in a secret city dedicated to making fuel for the first atomic bomb—only they didn’t know that.

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Library board finance committee meets Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 22, 2019

The Ada Public Library Board Of Trustees will hold a meeting of the Finance Committee on Wednesday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the library.  

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Hanging out at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 12, 2019

The word is out - caterpillars are hanging around inside the Ada Public Library. The library staff apparently doesn't mind. In fact, they encourage patrons to stop in and say "hello.'

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Library's book group meets April 2 at 7 p.m.

"The Boat People" by Sharon Bala
Posted by LizGH on Friday, March 29, 2019

Ada Public Library’s adult book group will be discussing "The Boat People" by Sharon Bala on Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m.

The book discussion is open to the public, and meets the first Tuesday of every month in the library. Copies of each month’s books are available for check-out the month prior to each discussion. Call the library at 419-634-5246 for more information.

Book synopsis

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