Bag Sale : Four Paws Pet Adoption Center and Thrift Store will have a $ 1 bag sale on Mondays , Tuesdays , Thursdays , and Fridays from 11 a . m . – 4 p . m . and Saturdays 11 a . m . – 2 p . m . They are located at 504 Main St ., Coshocton .

RSVP : Retired Senior Volunteer Program . Contact : Elaine Wilson , event coordinator , P . O . Box 271 , 245 N . 4th St ., Coshocton , 740-622-0228 .

Blue Star Mothers : Blue Star Mothers meet the second Monday of each month at The Church of The Nazarene Adult Ministry Center from 6:30 – 8:30 p . m .

Vietnam Veterans : The Vietnam Veterans meet the second Saturday of each month at Hardees at 9 am . If you are a Vietnam Veteran who served during the Vietnam War , whether you served in country or not , you are welcome to attend .

John Bando Post 1330 VFW Auxiliary Meeting : 11:15 a . m ., first Saturday of each month , 133 S . Sixth St . in Coshocton .

TOPS Meeting : Take Off Pounds Sensibly ( TOPS ) meets every Saturday at 9 a . m . at the Presbyterian Church at 142 N . 4th St . in Coshocton . If you are interested in joining or sitting in on a meeting , contact Ann Lauvray at 740-502-7438 for more information .

TOPS Meetings : Another TOPS group has a meeting every Monday at 8:30 a . m . at Grace United Methodist Church , 422 Walnut St ., Coshocton . Contact : 740-824- 4156 .

Al-Anon : Coshocton Al-Anon Family Group meetings are at Central Christian Church located at the corner of 8th and Main Streets , Coshocton from 7 - 8 p . m . every Tuesday .

Line Dancing : Everyone welcome . Fun exercise that doesn ’ t “ feel ” like exercise ! The Boots & Buckles Dance Club invite you to attend Beginners-Intermediate class Wednesdays at 6:30 p . m . at the Blue Ridge Grange , S . R . 36 & S . R . 751 ( Orange ). Open dance is 7:30 p . m . followed by couples class at 8:30 p . m . Nice wooden dance floor . $ 5.50 per person . Contact Donna at 330-827-5587 or find us on Facebook under Boots & Buckles Dance Club .

Books Galore Book Store , Coshocton Public Library , Monday , 3 – 6 p . m ., Wednesday and Saturday , 10 a . m . – 1 p . m .: Gently-used books , DVDs , videos , and magazines for sale at rock bottom prices . Located in the basement of the Coshocton Public Library and operated by the Friends of the Library . All proceeds benefit the library , the West Lafayette Branch and Bookmobile .

Monday Book Talk , Monday , April 3 , Coshocton Public Library , 6:30 – 8 p . m .: Monday Book Talk meets the first Monday of each month September-December and February-May . It is a lively and spirited book discussion open to all adults who like to read . Call

740-622-0956 for information . April : “ I am Malala ” by Malala Yousafzai

Lapsit , Tuesday , 9 – 9:30 a . m ., West Lafayette Branch Library ; Wednesday , 10 – 10:30 a . m ., Coshocton Public Library ; Thursday , 10 – 10:30 a . m ., Coshocton Public Library : For babies and toddlers , birth to three years , plus parent or caregiver , focusing on early literacy and socialization skills through rhyme , rhythm , finger plays , and music , all from the security of a parent ’ s lap . We spend 20 minutes on a structured circle time , read the shortest of stories , and then enjoy parachute play , art projects , musical instruments , bubbles , or other fun activities . Lapsit Spring Session will end April 13 . Call 740-622-0956 or 740-545-6672 for information .

Count on Reading , Tuesday , 11 – 11:30 a . m ., West Lafayette Branch Library ; Wednesday , 11 – 11:30 a . m ., Coshocton Public Library : Join us as we explore basic number and shape concepts using stories , rhyme , music , and movement activities . We spend 20 minutes on a structured circle time and then enjoy parachute play , art projects , musical instruments , or other fun activities . We focus on early literacy and socialization skills and , most importantly , on developing a life-long love of reading and books . Count on Reading Spring Session will end April 12 . Call 740-622-0956 or 740- 545-6672 for information .

Family Night @ the Library , Tuesday , Coshocton Public Library , 7 – 7:30 p . m .: Preschoolers : Join us as we explore basic number and shape concepts using stories , rhyme , music , and movement activities . We spend 20 minutes on a structured circle time and then enjoy parachute play , art projects , musical instruments , or other fun activities . We focus on early literacy and socialization skills and , most importantly , on developing a life-long love of reading and books . School-agers : At the same time , a new program called the STEAM CLUB ( science / technology / engineering / arts / math ) and filled with library fun . Family Night Spring Session will end April 11 . Call 740-622-0956 for information and to sign-up .

Plugged & Unplugged , Wednesday , Coshocton Public Library , 2:30 – 5 p . m .: Games , snacks , friends and fun . For teens grades 7 – 12 , Plugged & Unplugged has video games , Internet access , laptops , board games , food and a place to hang out with friends . Every Wednesday at Coshocton Public Library . Free . Call 740-622-0956 for information .

Chi Class , Thursday , Roscoe UMC , sponsored by Coshocton Public Library , 10 – 11 a . m .: Practice gentle exercises that reduce stress and increase vitality . No experience necessary . This session ends May 25 . Classes are held at Roscoe United Methodist Church gym and sponsored by the Coshocton Public Library . Certified Chi Instructor and Library Outreach Coordinator Holli Rainwater leads the class . Call 740-622- 0956 for information .

Books Galore Book Store ; Coshocton Public Library ; Monday , 3 – 6 p . m .; Wednesday and Saturday , 10 a . m . – 1 p . m .: Gently-used books , DVDs , videos , and magazines for sale at rock-bottom prices . Located

in the basement of the Coshocton Public Library and operated by the Friends of the Library . All proceeds benefit the library , the West Lafayette Branch , and Bookmobile .

Plugged & Unplugged ; Wednesday , Coshocton Public Library ; 2:30 – 5 p . m .: Games , snacks , friends and fun ! For teens grades 7 – 12 , Plugged & Unplugged has video games , Internet access , laptops , board games , food and a place to hang out with friends . Every Wednesday at Coshocton Public Library ! Free ! Call 740-622-0956 for information .

Chi Class : Thursday , Roscoe UM Church , Sponsored by Coshocton Public Library ; 10 – 11 a . m .: Practice gentle exercises that reduce stress and increase vitality . No experience necessary . This session ends May 25 . Classes are held at Roscoe United Methodist Church gym and sponsored by the Coshocton Public Library . Certified Chi Instructor and Library Outreach Coordinator Holli Rainwater leads the class . Call 740- 622-0956 for information .

Monday Book Talk : Monday , May 1 , Coshocton Public Library ; 6:30 – 8 p . m .: Monday Book Talk meets the first Monday of each month September - December and February - May . It is a lively and spirited book discussion open to all adults who like to read . Call 740- 622-0956 for information . May : “ The Bookman ’ s Tale ” by Charlie Lovett

West Lafayette Adult Book Discussion Club ; Tuesday , May 2 ; 6:30 – 7:30 p . m .: West Lafayette Adult Book Discussion Club is held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p . m . in the activities room at Lafayette Pointe , 620 East Main Street , located across the street from the West Lafayette Branch Library . Call the library , 740-545-6672 , to reserve a copy of the book . May : “ Annie Freeman ’ s Fabulous Traveling Funeral ” by Kris Radish

Annual Book Sale ; Friday , May 5 , 12 – 5 p . m .; Saturday , May 6 , 11 a . m . – 2 p . m .; West Lafayette Branch Library : The West Lafayette Branch will have their Annual Book Sale on Friday , May 5 from 12 – 5 p . m . and Saturday , May 6 from 11 a . m . – 2 p . m . The Branch library will offer gently-used books , movies , paperbacks , magazines , and more at bargain prices . Held in conjunction with the West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Community Yellow Flag Day Sales , proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library organization . Call 740-545-6672 for information .

Coffee Club ; Monday , May 8 , Coshocton Public Library ; 10 a . m . – 12 p . m .: Senior adults 55 and over are invited to join us for a hot cup of coffee and enlightening conversation . We explore a different topic each month : Armchair travel , history , biography , art , literature , popular culture and more . Join us for the fun and fellowship . Bring a friend . Call 740-622-0956 for information .

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting ; Wednesday , May 10 , Coshocton Public Library ; 12 – 1 p . m .: Everyone who is a friend of the Coshocton Public Library is invited to attend their monthly meeting . Learn about volunteer opportunities , bookstore management , and

financial and support services to the library . Call 740- 622-0956 for information .

A Rustling and Waking Within : Book Launch and Poetry Reading ; Thursday , May 11 , Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum ; 7 – 9 p . m .: The Ohio Poetry Association ’ s newest publication , “ A Rustling and Waking Within ”, will be featured in this poetry reading co-sponsored by the Coshocton Public Library and the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum . Poetry by local poets included in the book will be presented by the authors . The poetry is ‘ ekphrastic ,’ meaning that it is inspired by a visual work of art . The readings will be accompanied by projected visuals of the art that inspired them . Registration is required for the program . Books may be purchased and a book signing will follow . Please call 740-622-0956 to register .

Coffee Chat for Readers ; Wednesday , May 17 , West Lafayette Branch Library ; 9 – 10 a . m .: Coffee Chat For Readers is a bi-monthly program featuring new and best-selling fiction and nonfiction books presented by Andrea Smith , West Lafayette Branch Library manager . Enjoy a cup of coffee and recommendations for great reads . Call 740-545-6672 for details and to sign-up .

B . E . S . T . Night @ the Branch ; Thursday , May 18 , West Lafayette Branch Library ; 5 – 7 p . m .: Books . Electronics . Snacks . Teens . The best night to be at the West Lafayette Branch Library is B . E . S . T . Night @ the Branch . Teens grades 7 – 12 are invited to a free after-hours program with laptops , gaming systems , snacks and fun with friends . Call 740-545-6672 to sign-up .

Summer Reading at the Library ; May 25 – July 22 ; Build A Better World !: This is the theme for this summer ’ s reading programs for children , teens and adults at the Coshocton Public Library , West Lafayette Branch Library and the Bookmobile . Sign-up at any location for a chance to win fabulous prizes made possible by the generosity of local businesses , organizations and the Friends of the Library . Be sure to ask about our lively and energetic weekly activities for children , special events for families , programs for teens and adults ! Call 740-622-0956 for more information .

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