The Ada Public Library will host its Summer Reading Kick-off on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. according to Amanda Bennett, library director.
In addition to being able to sign up the whole family (all ages) for summer reading the day will feature many activities, including "Touch-a-Truck", where little ones can explore an Ada Fire truck, a police car, an ambulance and a tractor.
There will also be a 4H sponsored petting zoo, face painting and a huge used book sale with over 1000 titles available.
American Red Cross has schedule the next Ada blood drive for Thursday, June 13 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.
The drive will be held at Ohio Northern University, McIntosh Center, 525 S. Main St.
While walk-in donors are welcome, donors are encouraged to make appointments. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or go online at www.redcrossblood.org.
The Ada Public Library invites Icon viewers to join its discussion of Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief." The discussion takes place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, in the library.
Here's a brief outline of the plot:
"It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich.
It's Ohio Northern University alumni weekend. Here is the schedule of events from the ONU website.
Friday, May 31
Noon
Alumni Reunion Luncheon (McIntosh Center, first floor - Activities Room) Dress - casual
1-6 p.m.
Registration (McIntosh Center, Main Lobby) Upon arrival to campus, have no worries - as long as you can find McIntosh Center, our friendly staff and students will help take care of the rest. Please use the registration area for any questions you may have about anything related to the weekend. We are here to help make this weekend memorable and enjoyable for you.
Now that school's out for the summer Ada's ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St., invites all Ada area youth under 18 to participate in "Picnic in the Park," this summer.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a USDA program offered through the Ohio Department of Education that provides nutritious meals and snacks in sites that meet eligibility requirements.
The program has no eligiblity requirements and no registration requirements.
