Ada Public Library

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It's a few week until December 6, but the Ada Public Library wants men to know that there will be judging for a beard contest that day...so, let the epic growth begin.

The contest is part of the library's centennial celebration this year. Judging of the shaggy, woolly, bristly, stubby, furry hirsute will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

It's Chloe Noel and she's at the public library

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By Monty Siekerman
Need help with a computer, laptop, tablet, cell phone, printer--most anything in the tech world?

The go to person is Chloe Noel, who will be at the Ada Public Library on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., to offer free service to patrons.

Noel, a graduate of Riverdale High School and ONU, will also be at these locations during the week:
• Ridgemont Public Library, Mondays, 11-6;
• Forest Public Library, Tuesdays, 10-6:30;
• Hardin Northern Library in Dunkirk, Thursdays, noon-6;
• Mary Lou Johnson Library in Kenton, Fridays, 9-5.

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Ada Public Library is in the process of hiring a new fiscal officer, according to Rhett Grant, library director.

This is a part-time position. A job description is attached.

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The Ada Public Library is sponsoring a coloring contest now through the end of the month. Winners receive Amazon gift certificates.

There are five categories by age group from 0-5 years up to adult. Coloring sheets are available at the circulation desk.

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A book by one of the world's most read authors, Paulo Coelho, will be discussed at the next meeting of the Adult Book Club at the Ada Public Library. The group will meet to discuss "The Alchemist" at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. All are welcome to join the club.

Coelho's works have been translated into many languages. "The Alchemist" is his most popular novel. He was born in Portugal, but now makes his home in Brazil.  He has over 12 million Facebook followers.

Monday evening meeting at the library will focus on that subject

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Call goes out to form a local historical group

Interested in local history and putting that interest to use in community service?

By Monty Siekerman
Rhett Grant, the new Ada Public Library director, has been seeking out people in Ada who have an interest in Ada/ONU history to form what might be called the Ada Historical Society.

The public is invited to an initial meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday at the library to discuss what projects to undertake, when and where to meet, what historical resources are available and where they are located, etc.

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