Library friends group to host community breakfast April 17

A brief award ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. to announce Volunteer of the Year Linda Holdsworth

The event will feature a continental breakfast and an opportunity for community fellowship inside the county’s historic building.

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Published March 23, 2026 - 9:52 a.m.

The Friends of the Tuscarawas County Public Library - New Philadelphia will host a community breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, April 17, at the main library, 121 Fair Ave. NW in New Philadelphia.

The event will feature a continental breakfast and an opportunity for community fellowship inside the county’s historic building. A brief award ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. to announce Volunteer of the Year Linda Holdsworth.

Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Thursday, April 9, by emailing tcplevents@tusclibrary.org or calling 330-364-4474, ext. 229.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a business card to be entered into a door prize drawing.

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