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…
Levi Smith will be back for the third session of his Microsoft Office© Excel© class on Friday, March 20 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Even if you are a beginner, bring your laptop and let Levi Smith help you become a proficient and confident user of Excel©. Contact the library to…
Tuesday, March 10, J.R. Clarke will be presenting a homeschool program and instruction in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math. Each session will be from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm. and may be divided into two groups - Elementary and Jr/Sr high school students, depending on…
The Covington Optimist Oratorical Contest will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the JR Clarke Community Room. You will love listening to these very important speeches given by our school students. Community members please come to the library to hear them give these fantastic self-written, original speeches, which will improve…
One Book, Many Communities Tuesday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 14 at. 6:30 p.m.- Alcove Join us on either date for a discussion of The Widows. Participants in our discussions will be taking a field trip to Edison State Community College to attend a Meet and Greet/Book Signing with the…
Join our director, Mrs. Cherie Roeth, and learn what materials JRC has to help your child in school. This “class” will be offered for grandparents, parents, teachers and friends. It will be offered at two different times: February 25 at 12:30 p.m. and then again at 6:30 p.m. Come take…
Robbin Adams, Registered Nurse and JRP Staff Member will be presenting a three-month look at using "Essential Oils for Increased Brain Function." The program will begin at 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 7, Robbin will give a great overview of using a variety of essential oils "Stress Less"…