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Massillon's Outstanding African-American Citizens
Children in grades 1-6 are invited to free classes on January 14, January 21 and January 28 to learn about outstanding African-Americans from Massillon who have left their mark on the city, the United States and the world. This is the eighth annual series of these classes offered by the Massillon Public Library Board’s Cultural Diversity Committee. This project is supported in part by a grant from the unrestricted funds of the Stark Community Foundation, made possible by generous donors since 1964.
Belloni Branch Presents "Welcome to the World of eBooks"
If you have an eReader but don’t know how to borrow from the thousands of free eBooks available on the Massillon Public Library website, you are invited to attend a program designed just for you! On Tuesday, February 7 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., the Pam S. Belloni Branch Library will present “Welcome to the World of eBooks.” During this free program, participants will be introduced to the basics of eBooks and how to download them from the library’s website for reading on a computer, laptop or special handheld eBook reader.
House History Classes for Residents of Old Kendal Area
The Massillon Public Library will host two House History Classes: one on Saturday, February 4 and one on Saturday, February 18, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the library’s Second Floor Meeting Room. If you live in the section of northeast Massillon which was originally called Kendal and are curious about the origin of your home, these House History classes are designed especially for you.
Creating With Glass Beads
On Saturday, February 4, at 11:00 a.m., the Massillon Public Library will present “Creating with Glass Beads,” featuring guest presenter, Edy Seaman, owner of Edybeady’s Bead Shoppe.
Edy will demonstrate how she makes custom glass beads used in jewelry making, one of the fastest growing hobbies today. She will then help attendees make their own beaded, hand-hammered bookmark with a heart shaped charm to take home.
The program is limited to 12 people and costs $2 to attend. Registration is required.
Massillon Genealogical Society Presents "Mama's Life: From Horse & Buggy to Jet Airplanes"
On Wednesday, February 1, at 6:30 p.m., the monthly meeting of the Massillon Genealogical Society will host guest speaker Jean Troop, daughter of Anna Ruth Galbreath-Wyker, who lived to age 106.
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