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Wild Animals, Shiprecks and More: At The Library

Find out what exciting events are coming up.

Where the Wild Things are Nature Series: Coyotes of theΒ Cuyahoga Valley


October 10th -7 p.m.

Our top predator, coyotes can be found throughout Ohio. CoyotesΒ are adaptable, smart and creatures of the night. Join Marlo Perdicas,Β biologist with Metro Parks, serving Summit County, to learn more aboutΒ how coyotes are living among us.

Lake Erie Wrecks – The Steamer Sun and 7 Discoveries


Tuesday, October 22nd – 7 p.m.

Mike and Georgann Wachter have been privileged to discover over 25Β 
shipwrecks in Lake Erie. This program explores how they discoveredΒ the steamer Sun and examines the wreck in depth. Highlights of sevenΒ other recent shipwreck discoveries including a rum runner are included!Β 


The Twinsburg Public Library Foundation is hosting a fundraiser onΒ 
October 19, 2013. Bring your friends and have a great time at theΒ Night at the Races!Β BUY ONLINE! at http://www.twinsburglibrary.org/tplfoundation
Last day to buy tickets October 10th!The Twinsburg Public Library Foundation will be holding a β€œNight AtΒ The Races” fundraiser on October 19th, 2013 at 6pm at Twin HavenΒ (10439 Ravenna Rd) Twinsburg, Ohio. This event will help to raiseΒ 
funds for library programs and other special projects. We are askingΒ for your help with the valuable community asset. In addition to theΒ 
interactive video races, we will be having a silent auction, ticketΒ raffles, sideboards and other special events.Β 

War and Remembrance


October 19th-11 a.m.

Cliff Birdsall served in the 106thΒ of those unfortunate GI’s who happened to serve in one of the twoΒ regiments which were overrun and forced to surrender during theΒ 
early days of the Battle of the Bulge. The battle, a major GermanΒ offensive, was launched through the densely forested Ardennes regionΒ of Wallonia in Belgium and France and Luxembourg on the WesternΒ Front towards the end of World War II. The Germans attackedΒ a weakly defended section of the Allied line, taking advantage ofΒ heavily overcast weather conditions, which grounded the Allies'Β 
overwhelmingly superior air forces. Β Upwards of 20,000 US and AlliedΒ soldiers were captured.Β 

President Garfield Speaks


Performer Ed Haney will deliver a first person performance as JamesΒ 
A. Garfield on Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m. Β He will relate the story ofΒ 
his birth in a log cabin, raised by his impoverished widowed mother, theΒ 
unsought nomination for the presidency, his brief administration andΒ 
untimely death. Β Please register online or by calling (330) 425-4268Β 
x2. Β Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Meet First Lady Caroline Harrison


TPL favorite Craig Schermer returns, this time to perform as hisΒ 
favorite first lady, on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. Β Schermer hasΒ 
done extensive research into her life and will deliver her story in aΒ 
mesmerizing full-costume performance. Β Please register online or byΒ 
calling (330) 425-4268 x2. Refreshments provided by the Friends ofΒ 
the Library.

Friends’ Book Sale


Saturday, October 12, 2013

10 am until 2 pm; Friends members early entry at 9:30 am.
Featured Items:Β Star Trek videos - $.05 each; Star Trek paperback books - $.50 each;Β Vinyl records $1, BOGO; bagged romance books - BOGO (free bag isΒ 
equal or lesser value than purchased bag)

Iron Chef Team Competition


Friday October 18, 1:00 p.m. ThisΒ 
event is for teams of 2 or 3, grades 7 and up. Each team will haveΒ 2 hours to make 2 different dishes, each using the same secretΒ ingredient. We are currently taking registrations. Stop in to TeenΒ Crossings to get your team rules and registration form.Β 

Pumpkin Painting


October 17th – 6:30 p.m.

Families with children 3 and up are invited to paint seasonal HalloweenΒ pumpkins! Β We will provide all supplies needed. You may get messy, soΒ dress accordingly.

Halloween Storytelling at the Barn


Thursday, October 24, 2013.Β 

Join us for spooky stories and family fun at the Twinsburg HistoricalΒ 
Society Barn. Refreshments will be provided. Parking is available in the lot behind the barn. Please dress for the weather. For children gradesΒ K and up. You must register by Monday, October 21. 7:00 PM - 8:30Β PM

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