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Let the work begin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Let the work begin.

Site line markings are being made Monday morning for the Ada Public Library addition and renovation.

Large machinery, seen in the background, has been brought in to begin the serious work.

The lot on the north side of the library once housed a large brick building that was home to the Masonic organizations in town.
(Monty Siekerman photo)

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What do these animals have in common - kangaroo, Siberian lynx, honey bear?

The Ada Public Library brings them to Ada on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 10, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Don't be surprised If you see a kangaroo hopping around the United Methodist Church on Tuesday morning because the Ada Public Library is sponsoring a program by the Exotic Zoo of Farmington Hills, Mich. The free program will begin at 11 a.m.
Other animals scheduled to be on hand include a Siberian lynx, honey bear, exotic birds, and more.

All are welcome to the 60-90 minute program at the Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main.

Many library programs will be held at other locations in the next several months due to the library's addition and renovation.

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Library construction will start in two weeks

Project should be completed in seven months
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Watch for construction to begin soon at the Ada Public Library.

After careful consideration, and the recommendation of Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers, the Board of Trustees of the Ada Public Library awarded a contract to Studer-Obringer, Inc. of New Washington, according to Rhett Grant, library director.

Funding for the renovation and addition comes from a dedicated fund.

The addition on the northeast side of the library will add some much needed space. Additional parking will be added, as well as an outdoor reading area. 

"We hope to begin construction in two weeks, and finish within seven months," said Grant.

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Learn how to take a better picture

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Trevor Jones will show library patrons how to better photograph people. The free program, which will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Ada Public Library, is for people of all ages.

Jones, who has been photographer/digital asset manager at ONU for the past three years, said, "No matter what kind of camera you have, we'll look at how to take better photos of family and friends."

"The presentation will serve as a beginners guide to setting your camera and placing your subject to take the best photo in different environments," he explained.

Jones, an award-winning photographer, served as a newspaper photographer and photo editor before coming to ONU.

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Sounds of Celts in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, June 10, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Public Library sponsored a program of Celtic music performed by the duo named Upriver Music at the Ada First United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon.

The duo of Teresa White and Dan Moorefield also entertained with mountain music songs, including some they have written such as "Secret."

They played the hammered dulcimer, Irish penny whistle, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and guitar. During the past 15 years, the couple has produced 6 CDs and has performed for educational and historical groups, festivals, and private and corporate parties.

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Top secret word game

Teen board games never stop this summer
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 9, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Teens enjoy a board game sponsored by the Ada Public Library at the Ada First United Methodist Church.

The teens meet weekly during the school year and twice monthly during the summer. The next meeting will be 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.

Among the games played this week were Ticket to Ride, Jamaica, Codenames, Qwixx, and Coconuts.

Many library events are scheduled at the church or elsewhere for the next several months while the library receives an addition and undergoes a remodeling. Bids for the project are now being sought.

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