BLIND DATE — Nadia Kizito, library assistant at the Main Library of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, displayed the covered books used in the Blind Date with a Book event, taking place now through Saturday in recognition of Valentine’s Day. -- Contributed

STEUBENVILLE — Some people believe in love at first sight.

But have you ever fallen in love with a book at first page?

Officials with the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County have announced that residents can take part in its Valentine’s Day event “Blind Date with A Book,” which runs through Saturday at branches throughout the county.

Choose a mystery book, check it out and unwrap your choice at home to reveal your selection’s title.

Take a chance … you might just fall in love, library officials stated.

Upcoming events and activities being offered by the library throughout the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 28 will include:

Main Library

(740) 282-9782

Adults: Decorate a seasonal wall hanging with a wooden template made in the library’s Makerspace. The activity will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Register to attend.

Book club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 25 to discuss “It Starts With Us,” by Colleen Hoover. Register to attend.

Brilliant Branch

(740) 314-4309

Adults: Read “The Housekeeper,” by Joy Fielding, then join in a discussion with others at 6 p.m. Feb. 23. Register to attend.

Children: Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 24 for caregivers and children ages 2 to 6.

Schiappa Branch

(740) 264-6166

Adults: Book club will be reading and discussing “Things We Never Got Over,” by Lucy Score. Discussion will take place at 6 p.m. Feb. 24. Stop in to join the conversation.

Tiltonsville Branch

(740) 314-4280

Adults: The Thriller Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 to discuss “The Crash,” by Frieda McFadden. Call for information.

Children: Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 23 for caregivers and children 2 to 6.

Toronto Branch

(740) 537-1262

Adults: Use sea glass to create artwork at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Register to attend.

Children: Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held for caregivers and children ages birth to 2. This lap-sit program includes stories and songs. Register for the 11 a.m. Feb. 26 activity.