Like many commnity groups, the Friends of the Ada Public Library were inactive during the COVID pandemic, but have since regrouped and resumed activities.
Since October 2022, the local nonprofit has contributed to the library’s Halloween party, had a book drawing during Chtistmas holidays, and contributed to the recent Chocolate Bake-off.
The next scheduled volunteer activity will be to participate in the library’s summer reading program kickoff in early June.
Ready for a taste of some real chocolate? Librarian Rhett Grant is excited about hosting the return of the Great Chocolate Bake-Off at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18 at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.
All and sundry are invited to show off their baking skills as long as the recipe includes chocolate. Bring a favorite recipe or try out a new one from the library's selection of cookbooks (find the catalog HERE).
The prize for first place is a pound of chocolates donated by Dietsch Brothers of Findlay.
Ada Historical Society member Joe Ferguson will be giving a tutorial-talk about Ancestry.com for all individuals interested in learning to use the world's largest genealogy website.
The presentation is open to the public and will be held at the Ada Public Library during the society's regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18.
Ancestry.com is a research platform available for free at the library. Resources within the website include:
Surname Meanings
Historical Person Search
Genealogy
Obituaries
Women's Suffrage
The websites Historical Collections include:
Vital Records
Census Records
Military Records
You can also create a family tree and search family trees created by others.
DECEMBER 28 UPDATE: The library remains closed and is waiting for parts for the repair.
Director Rhett Grant reports: "There was no major damage, and the leak was contained to a boiler room. We hope to be back to normal and open by tomorrow morning. Thank you for your understanding."
