Orrville library launches spring reading challenge

Students in grades 5-8 are invited to sign up for Orrville Public Library’s spring Brain Freeze Challenge. The challenge runs through May 31. Read for just 20 minutes a day, for a total of 300 minutes, to earn a treat coupon or small prize. The library is grateful to its Brain Freeze sponsors: McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Orr Valley Creamery, Taco Bell and Orrville & Chill.

Participants can pick up a log sheet at the Information Desk to keep track of how many minutes of reading they complete, then return the sheet when they complete their minutes of reading and draw for a prize. All spring entries will be eligible for a grand prize.

The library also will continue its Mystery Monday series at 6 p.m. March 16. Participants will discuss “Burned,” the Paper Ghosts Season 2 podcast, and will possibly have a guest speaker. No registration is needed.

The library’s fifth annual Local Author Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21. The event offers an opportunity to meet authors and possibly purchase some of their books. A variety of writing styles and genres will be represented. Patio 114 Barbeque, Rollin’ with Seo and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee also will be in attendance.

Authors who will attend include Rafael and Allison Rozo, C. C. Warrens, Max Willi Fischer, S. E. Rood, Alexxa Burton, Patricia Miller, Debbie Ashley, Joe Clifford Faust, Cat Russell, R. W. Futrell, Don Ruff, C. E. Stroud, Heather N. Stover, Mindy McGinnis, George Ebey, Patrick Kinkead, Jordan Antonino, Brad Rice, Amanda M. Lyons, Jane Ann Turzillo, Lori Wilkerson, Dawn Dagger, Chrissy Hartmann, James E. Duffey, Sherah-Leigh Gerber, Don Ake, Joanne Lehman, John Newton, Lu Ann Topovski, Cary Sowers, S. A. Schneider, Jack Kristofco and Irving Korman. Watch the library website www.orrville.lib.oh.us for updates. For more information, contact the library at 330-683-1065.

Teens also are invited to the library to learn about 3D printing and take home a small 3D-printed item. Printers will be set up in the teen area from noon to 1 p.m. March 24-26. No registration is needed. For more information, contact the Information Desk.

The library also is offering its Teen Book Box program. Teens can tell staff what their interests are, and a customized box of books will be prepared for them to read. The Book Box also will include treats and trinkets. The Book Box is designed for those in grades 6-12.

Registration begins March 16 and concludes March 28. This program is offered every other month, and registration must be completed each time. Complete registration on the library website calendar or by contacting the Information Desk. Reserved Book Boxes will be available to pick up the week of April 6.