Library class has its head in cloud services, May 5
Join the Wood County District Public Library to learn more about cloud services on Monday, May 5 at p.m. in The Learning Lab at the Bowling Green Library.
This class will provide an overview of what the cloud is, what cloud services are available and how to use them. This course will be especially helpful for those who are curious about the cloud and those who currently use it but want more tips and tricks. Google Drive will be used as an example for this class, but questions about OneDrive and iCloud are welcome.
Basic computer experience is recommended. Registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050, email woodref@wcdpl.org or register online at wcdpl.org.
‘Unbreakable Boy’ is View & Chew movie, April 16
The North Baltimore Library’s View & Chew show for Aprilwill be “The Unbreakable Boy,” Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at The Virginia Theater, 119 N. Main St., North Baltimore.
Starring Zachary Levi and Meghann Fahy, he movie is about a young boy with both a rare brittle-bone disease and autism who transforms everyone around him with his joyous, funny, and life-affirming world view.
The theater doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Author & actor Paterson Joseph’s library talk rescheduled to April 17
Noted British actor and author Paterson Joseph’s talk has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Wood County District Public library atrium in Bowling Green. The event was originally scheduled for April 10.
Joseph will talk about his debut novel “The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho”
The novel is based on the true story of the first Black person to vote in Britain,and who the fight to end slavery. Story. “The Secret Diaries” begins on a slave ship in the Atlantic and ends at the very center of London life. Joseph channels the writing style of the day and draws diaries to give voice to his interior life.
Click to register or call (419) 352-5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
Violence & Childhood Trauma focus of Cocoon session, April 22
The Cocoon’s Executive Director, Kathy Mull will lead a virtual discussion of Violence and Childhood Trauma Tuesday April 22 at noon.
Email r.guidera@thecocoon.org to receive the Zoom link.
Mull will speak about:
- *How experiencing and/or witnessing violence can affect children
- *What are some behaviors that indicate a child is experiencing violence induced trauma
- *How can we as parents and support systems help children work through trauma
There is no cost to attend this virtual event.
Owens concert features hammered dulcimer virtuoso Ted Yoder, April 23
Noted hammered dulcimer performer and composer Ted Yoder will perform the final concert of the 9th Annual Accent on the Arts series on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Owens Community College Toledo Campus. The concert will feature Yoder, with Andre Gaskins, cello, and Zulya Bashirova, violin.
In 2016, Yoder gained widespread attention when his hammered dulcimer cover of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” became a viral sensation on Facebook, amassing more than 100 million views.
He won the title of National Hammered Dulcimer Champion and performed on NPR radio.
Michael Johnathan of the “Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour” dubbed him “the Bela Fleck of the hammered dulcimer.”
Before the concert at 6:30 in the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery, you can also enjoy the 2025 Student Art Show and The Faces of Art Exhibit.
Accent on the Arts is a free concert series designed, booked, promoted and presented by Music Business Technology students.
Violence & Childhood Trauma focus of Cocoon session, April 22
The Cocoon’s Executive Director, Kathy Mull will lead a virtual discussion of Violence and Childhood Trauma Tuesday April 22 at noon.
Email r.guidera@thecocoon.org to receive the Zoom link.
Mull will speak about:
- *How experiencing and/or witnessing violence can affect children
- *What are some behaviors that indicate a child is experiencing violence induced trauma
- *How can we as parents and support systems help children work through trauma
There is no cost to attend this virtual event.
NAMI Wood County hosts book club meetings on Zoom, April 22 & May 6
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County continues Nite Out with NAMI Book Club on April 22 and May 6 at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
The club will discuss the book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen,” by David Brooks. The book explores how to better connect with others and foster healthier relationships.
To register, visit namiwoodcounty.org/nite-out-nami.
Library holds monthly craft sessions
Monthly crafting sessions are on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the second Floor Meeting Room at the Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green.
Each month will be a different craft suitable for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike.
Sessions planned are:
- Feb. 21 — Fill Your Own Cup
- March 21 — Putting the Pieces Together Collage
- April 18 — Making Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)
Registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050, email woodref@wcdpl.org or register online at wcdpl.org/events.
Library hosts monthly graphic novel discussion for kids
Students aged 5-11 and up are invited to a book discussion about some favorite early reader graphic novels at WCDPL Mondays at 6 p.m. once a month in The Children’s Place.
Copies of the graphic novel for each month are available for checkout from the Bowling Green Library.
Discussions include:
- January 13 – Gnome and Rat: Time to Party by Lauren Stohler
- February 10 – Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel
- March 10 – Fox and Rabbit Celebrate by Beth Ferry
- April 14 – Happy Birthday, Babymouse by Jennifer Holm
Just Baby ‘N Me storytimes at library on Tuesdays
Just Baby ‘N Me is a lap-sit storytime ideal for babies. This unique storytime will be on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.in The Children’s Place at the Bowling Green Library.
This lap-sit storytime is great for babies from birth through early walkers (12 months). The focus during storytime is on rhymes, songs, finger plays, and exploring short books together, and is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby to develop their language and early literacy skills.
Library hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays
The Wood County District Public Library is hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays at 10 beginning in the 2nd Floor meeting room.
Fiber Friends is a fun and social program that meets to chat and create. People of all skill levels are welcome. Even if ysomeone has never picked up knitting needles or a crochet hook, this group can teach the basic skills to get started on your newest hobby.
Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-
5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
