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Used book sale

A used book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Barlow Branch library, 45 White Oak Professional Center. The book sale will be in the library basement.

Family book club

A family book club will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today at the Barlow Branch library, 45 White Oak Professional Center. The meeting will include discussion, a reading, and related activities or snacks. The book this month is "Bound for Home" by: Meika Hashimoto. This event is for 2nd grade children or older. Be sure to pick up the book when you register.

Diamond painted snowflake

Children ages 5 to 12 can make a diamond painted snowflake at 4 p.m. today at the Belpre Branch library, 2012 Washington Blvd. The simple process can be done by anyone who can match colors with adorable results. Registration is required. Call the library to register.

Homeschool

hangout

Homeschool Hangout will be held at 2 p.m. at the Belpre Branch library, 2012 Washington Blvd. Weeks will alternate between the under-12 (U12) and over-12 (O12) age groups. No registration is required. Today, Homeschoolers under the age of 12 can come have some social time with their peers.

Preschool movies

Preschool movies for kids ages 2 to 6 will be shown at 3 p.m. today at the Marietta Branch library, 615 Fifth St. Movies will last no longer than 30 minutes.

Family movie

afternoon

Family Movie Afternoon is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. today at the Marietta Branch library, 615 Fifth St. All movies are rated G or PG and will run no longer than 100 minutes. Open to all ages. Those under the age 7 must have a caregiver attend with them. Registration is not required. To find out the movie titles, call the library.

Loom hats for

donation

Make loom hats that will be donated to guest families at the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati. Participants ages 12 and up will meet on the Marietta Branch Mezzanine from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 28, and 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays through Dec. 29. All supplies will be provided.

Zumba classes

Zumba classes will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Monday at the O'Neill Center. The cost is $5 per class or $25 for six classes.

All ages welcome. For more information, call 740-373-3914.

O'Neill center

The O'Neill Center in Marietta will hold bingo at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. No cost at the door to play 20 games and it is a nickel per card per game. Seating is limited. Also scheduled are: a free gentle yoga class at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; bridge at 1 p.m. Tuesdays; euchre at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hand and foot cards at 1 p.m. Wednesdays; chair volleyball at 9 a.m first and fourth Wednesdays, except the second Wednesday of the month; Free afternoon at the movies at 1 p.m. Thursdays.

Christmas with the Supremes

The Washington County Republican Party will host "Christmas With the Supremes" from 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Campus Martius, 601 Second St. The holiday mixer will include Judge Megan Shanahan and Judge Dan Hawkins. Adult beverages and light appetizers will be served.

Christmas Tea

The Noble County Historical Society is holding a Christmas Tea at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Ball-Caldwell Homestead, 16 East St., Caldwell, in the hospitality house with parking next to the barn. Sandwiches, cookies, scones, tea, coffee and punch will be served. The program will include a special presentation by a guest from the Ball-Caldwell Historic House. Tickets are $10 each and $5 for children. Tickets can be picked up at the Historic Jail Museum or by calling 740-732-5288. The museum is open 10-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. All donations will go to the Noble Country Historical Society.

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