Need ideas for things to do with the family this summer season.
The Muskingum County Library System is offering some ideas with a staycation display. It features things to do and see in our area and the state, visitors guides and plenty of information.
"It really takes some of the effort out of planning. They are idea starters," said Assistant Director Blair Tom. "They give really specific information about things children will enjoy or the lines will be long so...
Local kids are encouraged to dive into reading this summer.
Muskingum County Libraries are preparing for their summer reading program for 2013. The 6 week event is called "Dig into Reading". The students are encouraged to dig into different subjects including, treasures, travels and dinosaurs. Assistant Director, Blair Tom says it's important to keep kids reading throughout the summer months.
"Well studies indicate that students that don't read during the summer...
A recent national study from the State Library reported Wednesday that parents who were surveyed still find value in their public libraries.
91% of parents felt libraries were important for children and 84% said libraries play an important role in developing children's life long love of books and reading.
"So as we here in Muskingum County, look and plan about transforming public libraries in Muskingum county, we see affirmation in many of the things we are trying to do and...
While Kindle E-readers have been available at John McIntire Library for several months they'll now broaden the horizons of younger library patrons.
Through the Fisher Literacy Center three Kindle E-readers are available at the Duncan Falls/Philo Library. The center honors the memory of Denny and Erma Fisher and their son.
The three Kindles have the choice of picture books, easy readers and chapter books. The library's assistant director said it's important for kids to read no...
It's the final event in a series to commemorate the flood of 1913.
Saturday, March 23rd elected officials will speak about the flood of 1913 and a former Muskingum County Commissioner will talk about how the event shaped the community we live in today. Five historic markers will also be presented.
"Markers will be unveiled for 5 of the recipients representative of the buildings and businesses that will be around Zanesville and Muskingum County following the event and...
For the past few weeks on WHIZ TV we have aired a dozen 90 second clips remembering the Great 1913 Flood in our area.
Now these small clips will be compiled into a DVD and will be available for purchase for twenty dollars through The John McIntire Library.
Assistant Director, Blair Tom said, "And so much interest has been expressed in having a copy that WHIZ Media Group has agreed to make those available late March early April, so people who are interested are welcome to...
The 100 year anniversary of the Great Flood of 1913 is being observed in many ways in the next two months.
The John McIntire Library is gearing up for the historic date, with a series of events and to enhance those events, there is a display case and bulletin board with images of the flood on loan from individual collections.
Assistant Director, Blair Tom said, "From collections of community members, a bible that survived the 1913 flood, and some of the dirt and mud can...
The 100th anniversary of the great flood of 1913 will fall this coming March and local organizations are preparing to commemorate the deadly weather disaster.
The impact of the flood was ever-lasting and is part of our city's history. The John McIntire Library, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Distrcit and other groups are preparing several exhibits through a series of events to mark the anniversary in March.
Assistant Director at John McIntire Library, Blair Tom said,...
The Muskingum County Library System has just received its final statistics for the usage of library resources in 2012.
1.5 millions items were used, borrowed or accessed through online resources and now that the numbers are in, the decisions for 2013 are in the works.
"What we are doing this week is gathering and meeting with our team members and asking ourselves, in digging deeper, what do these numbers tell us," said Assistant Director Blair Tom. "And then make a...
The Muskingum County Library System is fine tuning its focus as we begin the new year.
This year they'll look at four major areas, the customer, measuring what matters most, collaboration and transformation.
The assistant director at the John McIntire Library said ultimately the libraries should be a mirror of the community and what they need most.
"If the book doesn't go off the shelf it's not the book for Muskingum County," said assistant director Blair Tom....
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