Students at Heir Force Community School participated in a virtual discussion with best-selling author Angie Thomas about her books and their themes. Educators say the experience helps students connect literature to real-life issues while strengthening reading and writing skills.
January 15, 2025, Press Release from ArtSpace/Lima: ArtSpace/Lima will present an evening of poetry under the direction of Lima’s Poet Laureate, Laurin Wolf, on Thursday, January 23. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., reading starts at 6:30 p.m. The event will celebrate the work of David Adams and is centered around a book annotated by him called, “Good Poems for Hard Times.”
After a summer of uncertainty, a huge swarm of bookworms lined up and dashed through the aisles as the AAUW Book Fair kicked off Tuesday! Residents and travelers perused thousands of books ranging from children's books to large novels of non-fiction, romance, and many more genres. There were also games, DVDs, and even sheet music. The book sale is important to the community as money raised will go toward college scholarships for area girls, a tradition since 1957. This year, AAUW presented 14 scholarships of $1,500 each. The book fair is a Lima staple, and organizers are happy to bring it back another year especially after worrying if a location was available.
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June 30, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Theatre Lima: On Saturday, July 6, The Avante Garage Theatre Company presents a staged reading of a new play by Lima Local Nick Hribar on the Stage Door Canteen Cabaret Stage! Nick’s play - “Sailor’s Warning” is a funny, tragic, edge-of-yourseat swashbuckling adventure you won’t want to miss! Doors open at 6pm for Food and Drink and the Reading will begin at 7pm. Seating is limited and is first come, first served. This event is FREE but you must make a reservation in advance. If your plans change, please email us at ohiotheatrelima@gmail.com so others may take your space.
Youngsters in New Bremen are kicking off the summer with reading and fun. The New Bremen Public Library kicked off its annual summer reading program with a party for kids of all ages to interact with the community. As the kids arrived, they had the chance to read books, play games, and get creative with coloring. The library also provided hot food and refreshments for families to enjoy. The New Bremen Fire Department, police department, EMS, and local trucking companies were on hand for the Touch a Truck program. The free program runs from June 1st through July 15th, and there is no deadline to register. As times and technology change, getting kids to read has become more of a challenge—a challenge that the library doesn't shy away from.
May 10, 2024, Press Release from the St. Marys Community Public Library: The St. Marys Community Public Library hosts creative writing classes every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join us to create characters and worlds. Located in the Young Adult section of the library. On Wednesday, June 5th, hiker and speaker Jeff Alt will give two presentations at the library. The first, which is geared for children ages 5-12, is titled National Park Time Traveling Adventures, will be held at 6:00 p.m. The second program, which is geared for adults, is titled A Walk for Sunshine Appalachian Trail Show and starts at 7:00 p.m.
April 22, 2024, Press Release from Quincy Thompson, Van Wert Live: [Van Wert, OH] - Get ready to experience the magic of the King of Pop as MJ LIVE, the #1 Michael Jackson tribute show takes the stage at Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 26th, at 7:30 PM. Tickets to this fan favorite start at the economical price of only $29!
April 17, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (April 17, 2024) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra brings its annual Symphony Storytime to Findlay Hancock County Library this April. Throughout the season, the Lima Symphony brings Symphony Storytime programs to seven counties around Lima, extending the Symphony’s educational reach and impact.
April 16, 2024, Press Release from Alter Ego Comics: Lima, Ohio - April 16, 2024 - Strap on your web-shooters, buckle your utility belts, and get ready to swing into action because Free Comic Book Day is swinging into downtown Lima like the mighty Mjolnir on Saturday, May 4, 2024, courtesy of Alter Ego Comics!
