Hogwarts House Cup Reading Challenge display featuring house containers for Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw. Encourage children to participate in a reading challenge representing their favorite Hogwarts house. Illustrated owl and detailed instructions included in the background.
Hogwarts House Cup Reading Challenge
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!
Woman with grey hat and red vest reading a book on a bench with colorful fall foliage behind her
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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.
Story Time and Book Beginnings Event Illustration - Cartoon children holding books and smiling under the text 'Story time and book beginnings' in colorful, playful font. Ideal for promoting children's reading events or literacy programs.
Storytime & Book Beginnings
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am for stories, songs, and more for ages 0-5.

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Library Closes at 5:00

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From Monday, December 27 through Thursday, December 30, regular library open hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  There are no evening open hours this week. 

Library Closes at 5:00

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From Monday, December 27 through Thursday, December 30, regular library open hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  There are no evening open hours this week. 

Special Board Meeting

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  • Tue, 12/21/2021 - 3:30pm
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The Minerva Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board Meeting in the Community Meeting Room to review and approve the 2022 budget appropriation.   The Board Packet of information for this meeting can be downloaded here. 

Going on a Bear Hunt

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  • Wed, 01/26/2022 - 10:30am
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We're going on a bear hunt in Youth Services on Wednesday, January 26 at 10:30 AM! Follow the bear hunt path, act out the story, and enjoy themed activities.

For young children and their caregivers. No registration required.

Penguin Party

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  • Mon, 01/17/2022 - 10:00am
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Drop by Youth Services anytime from 10 AM-7 PM for penguin-themed activities and crafts! For families with children of all ages. Youth under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Evening Family Story Time

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  • Thu, 01/20/2022 - 6:00pm
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Enjoy stories, songs, and more on Thursday evenings in Youth Services! Geared towards families with young children. No registration required.

Program is canceled when Minerva Public Schools are not in session.

Chocolate Trials

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  • Mon, 02/14/2022 - 6:00pm
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Compete in chocolate-themed challenges, answer trivia questions, taste test sweets, and more at our Chocolate Trials!

For 4th-12th graders. Registration opens January 31 and is recommended to guarantee a spot.

Life-Size Candyland

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  • Fri, 02/18/2022 - 2:00pm
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Drop into Youth Services to play a life-size version of Candyland and collect treats along the way! For youth of all ages, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Open from 2-5 PM on Friday, February 18 & from 10 AM-2 PM on Saturday, February 19

Life-Size Candyland

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  • Sat, 02/19/2022 - 10:00am
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Drop into Youth Services to play a life-size version of Candyland and collect treats along the way! For youth of all ages, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Open from 2-5 PM on Friday, February 18 & from 10 AM-2 PM on Saturday, February 19

Library Board Meeting--Cancelled

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  • Thu, 01/27/2022 - 6:30pm
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Because the heat is out at the library,  the The Minerva Public Library Board of Trustees has cancelled its meeting this evening.  The meeting will be rescheduled for for next, and posted on this calendar. 

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