NECKLACE PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR 12/8/12

The Necklace program that was scheduled for Milan on 12/8/12 has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant

The Osgood Public Library has five new computers for use by members of the public. These modern, up-to-date computers provide Internet access, word processing with templates for resumes and other commonly used documents, and access to databases such as INSPIRE and Ancestry Library Edition, along with much more. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library. While the computers were purchased by the library, funding for the software and hardware installation and networking integration were paid for through the grant funds.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Through grant making, policy development, and research, IMLS helps communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage, and lifelong learning.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 15th, Osgood Library at 10:30 am.

Come meet Santa, make a craft, and even hear Santa read the book "The Night before Christmas"!

We are also having a Gingerbread House contest! Bring in your decorated Gingerbread House to be judged and you just may win a prize!

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN STORYTIME

Monday, Dec. 3rd. 4pm. Ages 2-10.

Join us as we read stories and make a special craft that will help us count down the days to Christmas!

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

Christmas Crafts for ages 6-12 Dec. 1st at Osgood and Milan Libraries at 11am. Registration requested but not required.

BUTTON NECKLACES

Learn to make a Button Necklace at the Osgood Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 1st at 10:30 a.m. (This program is for adults or ages 12 and older with an adult helper) Please bring a tray or cookie sheet to hold your project. Registration suggested, but not required.

Wrap it Up!

Wrap it up! Saturday, November 10 at 11 a.m. with Mandy Collins at the Osgood Public Library. Join us for this FREE Program and learn thrifty and cute ways to decorate your holiday packages. Bring a package to decorate!

Bows and Wreaths

Bows and Wreaths

Join us for a free workshop. Saturday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Osgood Public Library. Learn how to make beautiful bows and decorate holiday wreaths! Registration suggested, but not required for this FREE workshop!

Storytime

Storytimes are for 2-10 years olds every other Thursday at the Milan Library and every other Monday at the Osgood Library! Books, Crafts, & other fun activities! Registration requested but not required.

Upcoming Storytimes @ Osgood Library:

• Monday, November 5th-Veterans Day Storytime
• Monday, November 19th-Thanksgiving Storytime
• Monday, December 3rd-Countdown to Christmas
• Monday, December 17th-Christmas Storytime

Campfire Stories

Join us  on Friday, November 2nd at 6pm (Indoor Program) at Osgood Public Library

• Pumpkin Decorating Contest-Prizes for Prettiest, Scaries, and Most Original
• Campfire Stories
• Refreshments
• Halloween Costumes Welcome

Book Club Discussion

November 1st, 6:00 pm Book Club discussion of "Killing Lincoln: the shocking assassination that changed America" by Bill O'Reilly.

Walter the Baker Storytime

Storytimes are for ages 2-10 years old. Books, Crafts, & Other fun activities. Registration Requested.
Times for Walter the Baker Storytime are: Monday, October 8th, 4pm, Osgood, and Thursday, October 11th, 4pm, Milan.

Book Club Discussion

Book Club Discussion of " Heaven is for real". A little boy's astounding story of his trip..... by Todd Burpo. Osgood Public Library, October 4th, 6pm.

Frank Tarter Community Trust Fund

A grant from the Frank Tarter Community Trust Fund is funding new storm doors for the Carnegie section doors of the Library. Thank you to the Tarter Trust for this donation! This grant is administered by the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Ripley County Community Foundation Grant

Thank You Ripley County Community Foundation for your generous donation! The Library received a grant from the RCCF to purchase a new Children's Room circulation desk computer!

Summer Reading Grand Prize Drawing!

Prize drawing for Summer Reading Program will be at 1pm on July 31st at both Osgood and Milan Libraries.

My Brothers Keeper Band

Friday, July 6th, @ 7pm, Milan Branch Library. For all Ages! www.facebook.com/mybrotherskeeperbluegrass

Adult Book Club

Osgood Library, Thursday July 5th @ 6pm. Group Discussion of  "Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck.

Fireworks Storytime!

Osgood Library, July 2nd @ 4pm, and Milan Library, July 5th @ 4pm. Storytimes are for ages 2-10 years old. Books, crafts, &other fun activities. Registration requested.

Cincinnati Observatory Program!

Constellation Identification Program by the Cincinnati Observatory. Saturday, June 30th at 10:30 am at Osgood Library. Learn about constellations through storytelling & imagery! * Weather permitting we will look at our nearest star, the sun, through two specially equipped telescopes.

Thanks to the Ray Herman and Louise Herman Crum Community Trust the library received a grant to purchase a receipt printer and paper for the Osgood's Children's Room, this allows our Children's area to have a fully functioning check-out desk!  This grant was administered by the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Summer Reading Kick Off!

Owls of Indiana. This fascinating Summer Reading Kick-Off program will provide an up-close look at these intriguing creatures! Program presented by Hardy Lake naturalists and they will bring four owls to the Library. Saturday, June 9th, Osgood Library @ 10:30 a.m. and at Milan Branch @ 12:30 p.m. Thank you Ripley County Community Foundation for sponsoring this program!

Windows 7 Workshop

Windows 7 is the new Operating System launched by Microsoft in 2009 as an upgrade from XP or Vista. Learn all about the new features, what you need to upgrade and how to customize your computer's settings to fit your needs. Saturday, May 26th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Milan Branch Library. Please register, space is limited.

Internet Basics

Are you new to the Internet? Are you wondering what is so important about being connected online? Maybe you would just like to know what's new and how it can benefit you. This introductory course will guide you through the basics, while providing up-to-date information on the latest online tools and technologies. Tuesday, May 22nd at Osgood Public Library from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please register, space is limited.

Reading Suggestions

Be sure to ask library staff for reading suggestions - they see all the books that cross the circulation desk and are happy to give reading tips!
Here are just a couple of suggestions from the staff. The first is " The Ex-pats" by Chris Pavone. Kate Moore is thrilled when her husband is offered a job in Luxembourg and is ready to move and start over. She has been leading a secret double life working for the CIA. All this is behind her now - or is it? Nothing is as it seems in this intriguing thriller.
Are you ready to try an eBook from our Overdrive collection? "Utopia" by Lincoln Child is a fast paced techno thriller. What happens when terrorists invade a futuristic theme park and hold it and everyone in the park hostage to their demands? Read and find out! This hard to put down book holds your attention from beginning to end.
These are just a couple of current staff favorite reads.

Email Basics

Are you interested in communicating online with friends, family and colleagues? The topics in Email Basics will teach you the essentials of email, in addition to other popular ways to communicate online in today's world. Tuesday, May 15th at 5:30, Osgood Library. Registration Required, Space Limited.

Balloonia Story Time

So where does that balloon go when you let go of the string ?!? Find out when we read "Balloonia" and do a little Balloon painting at story-time on Monday, May 14th at 4pm at Osgood Library and Thursday, May 17th at Milan Library at 4pm.

Summer Reading!

Summer Reading is almost here! Program begins Saturday, June 9th! Make plans to participate! Ages 2-Adult. Live Owl Program on June 9th at Osgood - 10:30 am, and at Milan 12:30 pm. Dream Big.....READ!

Internet Basics Workshop

Are you new to the Internet? Are you wondering what is so important about being connected online? Maybe you would just like to know what's new and how it can benefit you. This introductory course will guide you through the basics, while providing up-to-date information on the latest online tools and technologies. May 8th, Osgood Public Library from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Registration required, space is limited.

Computer Basics Workshop

Are you new to using computers? Perhaps you would just like to know more about how computers work? When it comes to learning today's technology, Computer Basics has all the basic concepts covered. This workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th at Milan Branch Library from 11:00 to 12:00. Registration Required. Space is limited.

Mother/Daughter Fancy Nancy Tea Party! Monday, May 7th at 4:30 pm at Osgood Library, and Thursday May 10th at 5:30 pm at Milan Library. Tea Party is for Moms and their daughters ages 4-8! We'll create a fancy atmosphere (that's a fancy way to say it will look pretty!), enjoy some delicious desserts (that's fancy for yummy snacks), and other fancy fun. Come in your "fancy" attire! Must be Registered.

Computer Basics Workshop

Are you new to using computers? Perhaps you would just like to know more about how computers work? When it comes to learning today's technology, Computer Basics has all the basic concepts covered. This workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1st at Osgood Public Library from 5:30 to 6:30. Registration Required. Space is limited.

Mother's Day Tea

You are Cordially Invited: (for Adults and Teens) to Mother's Day Tea! Bring Mom, a Friend, a Mother Substitute, or just bring Yourself! Saturday, May 5th at 10:30 a.m. Pearls, Hat and Gloves optional! Local Tea Expert, Debbie Johnson will present our Mother's Day  Tea. Come Join the Fun! Registration is required for this special program!

Farm Market Program

All you ever wanted to know about farm markets! Join us Saturday, April 28th, at 11am, at the Osgood Public Library! Arlene and Delbert Knudson will share information concerning farm market food safety, how to pick the best produce, and much more! Registration suggested but not required for this event.