Library offering a Blind Date with A Book
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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.