By Darlene Bowers
“Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts, Teach us something please,
Whether we be old and bald, Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bare and full of air, Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us something worth knowing, Bring us back what we've forgot,
Just do your best, we'll do the rest, And learn until our brains all rot..." — J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)
Elsie Allen, age 12, Homeschooler in 6th grade, lifelong Ada resident
By Monty Siekerman
Today is Halloween in most parts of the nation, but in Ohio local authorities decide when to have trick or treat. Ada had three major events last week in observance of Halloween. But the folks at the Ada Public Library want to wish you Happy Halloween on the REAL date...today, the 31st.
On Monday, those who attended a special program at the library received a paper sack as they entered the darkened meeting room. The sack contained a rats tail and other ghoulish items, so they were told. Spider rings, nasal strips, plastic eyeballs and bones were included in the small sack. It was all part of a party for 6-12th graders.
The Ada Public Library is sponsoring a coloring contest now through the end of the month. Winners receive of each category will win a $15 Amazon gift certificate.
There are five categories by age group from 0-5 years up to adult. Coloring sheets are available at the circulation desk.
During trick or treat night on Thursday, the Ada Public Library will host a Halloween party with pizza, goodies, crafts, and a costume contest with prizes. The Library asks that you make them one of your stops on Oct. 25 between 4:30-7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Fiends of the Library.
Library Director Rhett Grant and his wife Jenny welcome Halloweeners last year.
By Darlene Bowers
“He's the strongest man in the world.' 'Man, yes,' said Pippi,
'but I am the strongest girl in the world, remember that.”
― Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking
Natalie Conn, age 11, Homeschooler in 6th grade, lifelong Ada resident
Natalie Conn’s favorite book is The Backyard Goat by Sue Weaver.
Natalie informs, “It has a bunch of good info about keeping goats as pets. I just got two mini goats and this book has helped me care for them and understand more about keeping goats as pets, including fun tricks they can do like shake, agility, pull carts and more!”
