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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Library closes in response to call to limit public gatherings
In an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and in response to Governor DeWine’s call to limit public gatherings, the Coshocton Public Library system will be closed to the public effective on Monday, March 16 and will remain closed until further notice. Staff members will continue to work on site and will […]
Macmillan Publishers limits libraries’ ability to provide eBooks
Macmillan Publishers recently passed an eBook embargo for libraries, restricting all public libraries to purchase only one copy of each new eBook title for the first two months after the book’s release. This embargo limits libraries’ ability to provide access to information for all. It particularly harms library patrons with disabilities or learning issues. In […]
Census information can be filled out at library
In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you can respond online, by phone, or by mail. The Census Bureau is highly recommending that responses be completed online. The Coshocton Public Library offers free access to computers and the Internet during regular hours of […]
Mobile printing available at libraries
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Public Library and West Lafayette Branch Library are now offering mobile printing, effective Wednesday, Jan. 15. The PrinterOn mobile printing solution makes the library’s public printer available without having to connect to the library’s network or install printer drivers. Submit documents or photos for printing from any compatible Internet-connected device (smartphone, […]
New programs coming up for teens at library
COSHOCTON – Teens have a lot to be excited about this year at the Coshocton Public Library. A new book club just for teens will meet for the first time at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Participants in the Winter Reads for Teens program will discuss a pre-selected book, share a snack, and enjoy […]
Children enjoy library summer programming
COSHOCTON – The basement meeting room at the Coshocton Public Library was packed with children enjoying a rock buffet. The June 21 program used food to teach the children about sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock forms. Four year-olds Makayla Gress and Cadence Watson enjoyed the program with Watson’s grandmother Carol Watson. Both girls really liked […]
Library sponsoring Spinosaurus Encounter
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Public Library will host the Carnegie Museum Traveling Show Spinosaurus Encounter! on Tuesday, June 19, from 6 to 6:45 p.m., at Roscoe United Methodist Church. Travel back in time to prehistoric Egypt and help our presenter Dr. Dino discover more about the largest land predator of all time—Spinosaurus! Dig for fossils; […]
Austin enjoys library job and community activities
COSHOCTON – When Jennifer (Ricketts) Austin graduated from Coshocton High School in 2000, she knew she wanted to explore life in a big city. “I think when you grow up in a small town you are just naturally curious and think the grass looks greener on the other side,” she said. Austin continued her education […]
