County library system to mark Take Your Child to the Library Day

The Tuscarawas County Public Library System invites the community to Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday, Feb. 7.

Launched in Connecticut in 2012, the event has grown into an international celebration to encourage families to visit their local libraries and highlight libraries as community resources for learning and entertainment.

Four library locations will host free, family-friendly programs:

— The Sugarcreek Branch, 120 S. Broadway, will offer crafts, games and activities at 10 a.m.

— The Bolivar Branch, 455 W. Water St., will host a paint-and-take family day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No experience is required.

— The Tusky Branch, 209 S. Main St., will host a visit with adoptable animals from the Tuscarawas County Humane Society at 11 a.m.

— Children ages 2-5 can attend a special storytime and a behind-the-scenes tour at the Main Library, 121 Fair Ave. NW in New Philadelphia, at 11 a.m.

Registration is required and may be completed on the event calendar at tusclibrary.org or by calling the Main Library at 330-364-4474, the Bolivar Branch at 330-874-2720, the Sugarcreek Branch at 330-852-2813 or the Tuscarawas Branch at 740-922-2748.