Ada Public Library

Because the Ada Public Library has some great programs planned

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We can’t wait until January.

Just look at all the events planned at the Ada Public Library. We’re noting a few and for the entire list click here.

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Here's a run down of upcoming activities this week at the Ada Public Library

• Tuesday, 11 am and 6 pm, Family story time
• Wednesday, 11 am, Sensory science
2 p.m., movie, "It's a Wonderful Life"
• Thursday, 2 p.m., movie, "The Christmas Story."
5:30 until 7 pm, Gingerbread houses, signup required
• Friday, 3:30 until 4:30 p.m., Gingerbread houses, signup required

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By Monty Siekerman

Residents who stopped at the Ada Public Library on Monday's Merry on Main celebration met Dancer and Prancer.

The other six reindeer and hero Rudolph stayed at the North Pole to be sure all was in readiness for the 25th.

Here, PJ Hull, herself dressed in Christmas finery, pets Dancer. The reindeer arrived from Larue, Ohio, where 11 reindeer now reside.

The reindeer, known for their big antlers and ability to fly over rooftops, make about 50 appearances between Thanksgiving and Christmas, thrilling children and adults alike.

Lots of family-related activities

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It's a week of holiday events at the Ada Public Library. Here's what's in story:
Tuesday, Dec. 6
11a.m. Family Storytime
6 p.m. Family Storytime
7 p.m. Adult Book Group
Wednesday, Dec. 7
11 a.m. Movie, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
4 p.m. movie, Elf
6:30 p.m. Knit and Crochet Club
Thursday, Dec. 8
11 a.m. Movie, Curious George Christmas
4 p.m. Movie, Frosty the Snowman
Friday, Dec. 9 -
11 a.m. Movie, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 10

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The Ada Public Library is pairing up with the FRIENDS of the Ada Public Library to gather much needed clothing items for the kiddos of Hardin Co.! Not only does a donation benefit, Helping Hands (a Hardin Co. charity), but also enables patrons to pay off library fines* at the same time!

1 pair of NEW kid’s shoes** = $5 worth of fines
1 pair NEW gloves = $5 worth of fines
1 new hat or scarf = $5 worth of fines
1 pair of NEW kid’s socks = $1 worth of fines

*Not eligible for lost book fees
**No flip flops, please

Feet for Fines runs November 21st — December 14th

Charts demonstrate expanded use since 2012

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The Ada Public Library has expanded in many ways over the past four years. Several charts demonstrate that expansion.

Amanda Bennett, library director, said, “We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished in the last four years. Thank you to our patrons for pushing us to be a better library every day.”

Charts are attachments to this story.

For example, from 2012 to 2015:
• Circulation increased 137.2 percent
• Summer reading program registrations increased 57.3 percent
• Library programs and attendance in those programs increased 271 percent
• Library visits have increased 30.7 percent

 

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