DATE WITH A BOOK — Library assistant Nicole Timko from the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, filled Valentine’s Day bags with books as part of an effort for the upcoming campaign Blind Date with A Book, running from Feb. 9-15. -- Contributed

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Blind Date with A Book event.

The holiday campaign offers visitors an opportunity to retrieve a bag containing a wrapped book. Once the bag has been checked out, readers can learn of the title, making it a “blind date” of sorts.

Library officials stated they are hoping people will “step out of their comfort zone and find a new love this Valentine’s Day.” All area branches will carry the event, allowing patrons to borrow the new title during the week of Feb. 9-15. One person will win a book for their home collection at each local library, officials announced.

“Only a library card is needed to bravely read something unknown,” organizers said.

Main Library (740) 282-9782

Children: Tot Time, an hour of stories and songs for parents who have children between the ages of 2 and 4, will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays throughout February. Dates are scheduled for Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25. Tot Time will also be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, with dates including Feb. 13, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27. Call the library to register.

Valentine’s Day bingo will be held for children ages 4 through 10 at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10. Register to play.

Teens: Picture this on Feb. 10: Pick up a grab-and-go bag and create a mushroom scene by using a cork that will hold pictures. The activity is for teenagers ages 12 to 18, while supplies last.

Adena Branch (740) 320-0009

Children: Bring your children to Tot Time, an hour-long activity of books and fun for parents who have children between the ages of 2 and 4. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10. Registration is required.

Story Time, a program that offers stories and activities for children ages 5 to 10, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Register to attend.

Teens: Make a friendship bracelet at 5 p.m. Feb. 13. Register to attend.

Brilliant Branch (740) 314-4309

Children: Pick up a grab-and-go craft on Feb. 10, while supplies last. This month’s bag contains supplies for Valentine’s Day.

Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch (740) 314-4310

Children: Bring your children to Tot Time, an hour-long activity of books and fun for children ages 2 to 4. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Registration is required.

Story Time, a program that offers stories and activities for children ages 5 to 10, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Register to attend.

Tiltonsville Branch (740) 314-4280

Adults: Book club will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 11 to discuss the book “Those We Love Most,” by Lee Woodruff. Call to register.

Children: Watch a family movie at noon on Feb. 15. Call to save a seat and find out what will be playing.

Pick up a grab-and-go craft on Feb. 10, while supplies last. This month’s bag contains supplies for Valentine’s Day.

Toronto Branch (740) 537-1262

Make a move to the library to play chess at 5:30 p.m. Mondays. All ages and playing levels are welcome to attend.

Adults: Read and discuss “After Annie,” by Anna Quindlen for the monthly Book Club that will meet at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Call to register.

Children: Tot Time, featuring stories and songs for parents with childrn ages 2-4, will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 12 and Feb. 26. Registration is required.

Make a Valentine’s Day craft at 4 p.m. Feb. 11. Register to attend.