Choose your house Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw Log your reading minutes to help your house clinch victory. The top point scorer from each house will snag the prestigious Prefect Prize!
Check out these new arrivals! You may place holds by calling the library at 330-868-4101 or using the My Account link at the top of this page.
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am for stories, songs, and more for ages 0-5.

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April LEGO Day

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Thursday, April 1st at 2pm

Do you love building with LEGOs?  Have fun creating with others who love them too! Parents or a caregiver are encouraged to attend. 

Come out on Thursday at 2:00pm to play with the library's LEGOs!  Hope to see you there.

Open Mic Night

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Calling new and seasoned poets! Perform original poems or read aloud published poems at the library’s First Open Mic Night.

Upon submission of a digital copy, all participants will receive a booklet that includes original pieces read that night. Light refreshments will be provided.

Peep-o-rama Voting

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VOTING begins April 17th and ends April 22nd

It's time to vote and determine the first, second, and third winners. Vote by writing the number of your favorite diorama on a slip and then placing the slip in the jar near the dioramas. Winners will be announced April 24th.

 

Passport to Reading Begins

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Minerva Public Library Summer Reading Begins. Students in grades kindergarten and up will complete a reading log throughout the summer. Complete at least 4 challenges on a continent page and bring your passport to the Youth Services Desk to receive a stamp and your prize. Students may earn up to 8 prizes throughout the summer.

During the first week of Summer Reading Registration, youth will have a chance to win Kings Island tickets.

Minerva Architecture Scavenger Hunt Begins

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Pick up the Scavenger Hunt at MPL beginning June 5th. Turn in the Scavenger Hunt sheet by 7:45pm on Monday, June 19th for a chance to win a prize basket. The Scavenger Hunt can be picked up at the library.

 

Makerspace

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  • Wed, 06/07/2017 - 12:30pm
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Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. this summer. Each week will feature a different STEM challenge. Come in and explore.

(Ages 6 and up)

 

Little Builders-Summer

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Wednesdays during the summer: June 7th and July 5th at 10:30 a.m.

Little Builders (ages 1-5) and parents will enjoy books followed by free play with a variety of building sets.

Registration is not required during summer Little Builders

Animal Reading Friends (ARF)

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THURSDAYS, June 8- July 27  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

School age children sign up to read with our gentle golden retriever friends.

Registration is required

Lunch with a Librarian

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Every Friday* at 12 p.m. in the Minerva Elementary School cafeteria, librarians will read a book, then offer a game or activity. FREE lunch for youth and $1 for adults will be provided.

Lunch with a Librarian schedule:

Minecraft Unplugged

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Tuesday, July 11th

Don’t want to just play Minecraft?  Experience the game without the gaming experience by participating in life-sized Minecraft and other activities.

First Session 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. grades 3rd-5th

Second Session 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. grades 6th-8th