The Local History and Genealogy Archive will close at 1:30 pm on Friday, May 17.

On Friday, May 17 between 3 and 5 pm, stop in and make a "hacky sack" and then play together outside! This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x219.

Welcome to our Evening Book Club! This month's evening book club will meet on Friday, May 17 at 5 pm, and feature "The Mystery Guest" by Nita Prose. Copies can be picked up at the desk today! This event is open to ages 18+ and no registration is required.

A Tea Ceremony is a ritualized practice of making and serving tea in East Asia. Come join us for this special event on Saturday, May 18 at 11am. This event is for Teens & Adults and registration is required. To register call 740-373-1057 x219.

Adults and teens ages 13+ come join us to make Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Pendants with semi-precious stones on Monday, May 20 at 2 pm. Please call 740-423-8381 to register.

On Monday, May 20 at 4:30 pm we will discuss Katherine Paterson's "Bridge to Terabithia". Each month a new challenged book is chosen for discussion. We will discuss why some say they need to be removed and why others say they need to stay. WARNING! the books chosen for this book discussion have content that someone has found disagreeable. Copies are available at the library and using the Libby or Hoopla app. This event is for ages 18+. Questions? Contact the Beverly Branch at 740-984-4060. The Beverly Branch Library is located at 300 McIntosh Street, Beverly.

On Monday, May 20 starting at 6 pm, join us for a night of games and movies. Refreshments will be provided but people are welcome to bring yummies to share. This event will take place at the American Legion Hall. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. Questions? Call the Beverly Branch Library at 740-984-4060. The American Legion is located at 114 5th Street, Beverly.

On Tuesday, May 21 at 4 pm, teens and adults aged 13+ can come to create a wreath. All supplies are provided. Registration is required by calling 740-373-1057.

The Literary Ladies Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 22 at 3 pm at the Marietta Branch Library. This book club reads cozy, wholesome, and inspirational books. May's book is "Two Wars and a Wedding" by Lauren Willig. This event is for ages 18+. To register, stop by the library and check out a copy of the book or borrow on the Libby app. Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x200.

My Grandma Is Gonna Kill Me: A Who Dunnit Mystery. Can you solve the case of Grandma's missing jewel? Join us on Thursday, May 23 after school. Teens will plan the mystery and play the suspects. Juniors (2nd - 4th graders) will play detectives to solve the mystery. Pizza will be served for dinner. This event is for grades 2nd - 10th. To register, stop by the library or call. 740-678-0103.

Join us on Thursday, May 28 at 6 pm as we discuss summer reading. Learn about the challenge and the various available programs. Find out how you and your family can win exciting prizes. This event is for adults (they will learn what is available for kids). No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-984-4060.

Be prepared! This summer we will go on a journey through a most fantastical world. We are going to start a D&D quest this summer. To get ready, we will have a D&D meet-up on May 25 at 10:30 am. This will give us an idea of how many and at what level you are. If you are a total beginner, you are welcome too. We will help you get set up. A snack will be provided. This event is for ages 18+ and no registration is required. Questions? Call 740-984-4060.