Sign up today for Joanie's annual Christmas Class. Due to Covid, this year's class will be virtual and NOT held at JRC. Joanie will provide kits with all the supplies need to make your Christmas wreath at your home. The kits will be available for pick up at the library…
JR Clarke Public Library is beginning a Hybrid Phase 3, as per Governor DeWine’s COVID-19 order. Beginning Thursday, Phase 3 regulations will begin. Our goal is to continue providing excellent service and maintain a healthy environment for all who enter. The “limited” Phase 3 will begin on Thursday, November 12,…
The ability to remain calm and healthy in today’s world can be difficult, while the ability to feel focused and motivated is essential no matter what you are trying to accomplish. Come join Robbin Adams; RN and J.R. Clarke library employee to learn how essential oils can help you with concentration…
The Upper Valley Wellness Center sends a nurse once a month on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to J.R. Clarke Public Library. This service will begin on Tuesday, October 13. She will be taking free blood pressure checks, and glucose screenings from 9-10:45 am.
. “Keep Moving” Class with, instructor, Vicki Hand, will begin on Wednesday, October 14 from 10a-11a and again on Friday, October 16 from 10a-11a. Vicki Hand instructs the “Keep Moving” Exercise Class for men and women! She has an extensive background in Exercise Therapy and she will keep everyone inspired!…
Veraflow will begin on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 pm and last about 45 minutes. Lynn Blakely, fitness guru, has been an instructor for 19 years and was selected as one of the original Zumba Jammers TM, choreographing and educating fellow Zumba® instructors across the country from 2010-2017. Lynn is…
ROBOT BUILDING FOR AREA GIRLS - Bring a friend, make new ones, and build a ROBOT WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS - it's all FREE! Parents & caregivers, you're invited too! The session will be about one hour in length. Choose from the following dates and times: On ZOOM, Wednesday, September 16…
J.R. Clarke's Developmental StoryTime will begin on Tuesday, October 6. JR Clarke is blessed to have retired teacher Laurie Deubner as our StoryTime teacher. It is held every Tuesday morning and there are two classes: 9:00 am and 10:00 am. Registration for each class will be different this year. We…
Covington’s J. R. Clarke Public Library Semi-Annual Book Sale will take place the weekend of Friday, September 18 from 9am-5pm and Saturday, September 19 from 9am-2pm. This book sale is sponsored by the Friends of J.R. Clarke Public Library and chaired by Volunteer, Brandy Pence and company! We will be…
LEGOLAND PROGRAM JULY 2020 The Staff at J. R. Clarke Public Library would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the Walk Around Lego Land Program. What a nice turn out we had! Everyone who came and built their projects did a wonderful job. A special…
COVID-19 Phase 2 JR Clarke Public Library is pleased to announce that we are beginning Phase 2 of our process of re-opening on Monday, June 1 with regular hours. This progression will be completed in several phases based on the recommendations from the Governor of Ohio, The Ohio Library Council,…
Have you been missing BookPage, a free publication offered at the front desk? We have great news. Head over here to sign up for their website to sign up for their free newsletters based on genres. You will receive recommendations based on your favorite genres. The print edition should resume…
Ms. Laurie has missed all of the storytimers. We are thankful for technology and hope you all enjoy each book Ms. Laurie chose. We'd love to know your favorite children's book. Hop on over to Facebook and tell us after you have finished watching the videos
The JR Clarke Public Library will soon begin a process of reopening. The process will be done in phases based on the recommendations from the Governor of Ohio, the State Library of Ohio, the Ohio Library Council, and our J.R. Clarke Trustee Board. The “limited” Phase 1 will begin Monday,…
Teamwork Ohio, a local screen printing company in Troy, OH, has given over $6,000 back to local business. Now they are focusing on helping local libraries during this unprecedented time. For each Cool Kid Reads shirt purchases, $10 will go back to the library of your choice. To order, click…
J. R. CLARKE PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES The Board of Library Trustees is seeking Statements Of Qualifications (“SOQ”) for Professional Design Services for the J.R. Clarke Public Library Renovation and Repurposing of Existing Space Project. SOQs shall be submitted to: J.R. Clarke Public…
To “Stir the Air at Home in a Positive and Healthy Manner,” JR Clarke Library has several databases that reachable through your home computer: This week try out several of theseFREE databases from JR Clarke Public Library website. Please remember that our Wi-Fi is on 24/7. If you do not…
Monday, March 30 – Monthly meeting of the JR Clarke Friends and Volunteers of J.R. Clarke Public Library will be held in the JR Clarke Alcove at 1:30 p.m. We will be discussing manning the Alcove once a week beginning in September, training on the SCANPro 3000 Digital Scanner for…
The libraries of Miami County are committed to serving the needs of the public while also working to ensure the safety and health of our patrons, staff, and community. Library directors from Bradford, Covington, Milton-Union, Tipp City, and Troy met today with Miami County Public Health officials to plan a coordinated…