Gene Leroy Ditsler loved life and lived it to the fullest for nearly 88 years, from his birth on February 8, 1937 in Valparaiso, IN, until his death on November 7, in Granville, OH. Gene grew up loving sports, especially basketball, and though he wasn’t tall enough to play on the high school team, he […]
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West Lafayette Branch Library manager retiring
The Coshocton County District Library is announcing the retirement of West Lafayette Branch Manager Andrea Schweitzer-Smith. She dedicated 37 years of service to the library, including her work as a page, circulation clerk, children’s programming assistant, preservation department head, branch assistant, and branch manager. “I have enjoyed each position held at the library over the […]
Summer reading adventures are planned
The Coshocton County District Library System is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Readers of all ages are invited to embark on an inspiring journey filled with books, activities, and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration. Program Highlights: Exciting Learning Challenges: […]
Coshocton County Library System closed Feb. 12
It is with heartfelt sympathy that the Coshocton County District Library shares the news of the sudden passing of beloved team member Janice Sycks due to a medical emergency. To allow staff time to process this news and to attend funeral arrangements, the library system will be closed on Monday, Feb. 12. All youth programming […]
Library and WOUB Public Media to show ‘GOSPEL’
The Coshocton County District Library and WOUB Public Media will be screening a 30-minute exclusive look at the upcoming release of GOSPEL, a new four-hour docuseries on PBS. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Coshocton County District Library. “From the blues to hip hop, African Americans have been the […]
Author Gregg Olsen to present at library
A master of crime fiction and true crime, number one New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author Gregg Olsen will visit the Coshocton County District Library on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. An impassioned voice for victims and their families, Olsen has been a guest on Dateline, 48 Hours, 20/20, Good Morning America, […]
Library phasing in Coshocton County District Library name
The Coshocton Public Library is in the process of phasing in use of its legal name, Coshocton County District Library, a name it has held since 1950 but has not exclusively used. The library has operated as Coshocton Public Library since 1904, the year the Carnegie Library opened. During this time, the library was classified […]
Library is hosting story time in the parks
The Coshocton Public library is having special story time’s in the parks throughout the county this summer. Everyone is encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy some stories, songs, and activities. The programs are every other Thursday from 6:30-7 p.m. The children played games and listened to a story about being kind at Burt Park […]
Craft time connects to summer reading theme
The Coshocton Public Library’s theme this year is All Together Now to celebrate the summer reading program with the theme of friendship, kindness, and unity. The idea is there are many cultures in our world so let’s make it a wonderful place. Every other week during the program children can create crafts from lifestyles around the world. […]
