Community Notes on The Tusk

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ONGOING & UPCOMING

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library is kicking off a Plot Twist Reading Challenge on Thursday, January 1st to celebrate all your favorite novels and how they keep you spellbound with twists and turns while reading. Adults and teens can read 25 books of their choice and log on to the Beanstack reading app or a paper tracker to win a literary-themed tote bag while supplies last. For more information about this reading challenge, visit www.tusclibrary.org
  • Storytimes will kick off the week of January 19th at the five locations of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System, including the Main Library in New Philadelphia and branches in Bolivar, Strasburg, Sugarcreek, and Tuscarawas. To register for storytimes, visit tusclibrary.org or call your nearest location. Locations can be found at tusclibrary.org.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library is seeking area artists to participate in its 5th Annual Tiny Art Show at the Main Library this February. Pick up a canvas by January 31st at the Main Library, then return your artwork by February 7th to be displayed in our library. Community voting will be on February 23rd-28th. The winners will be announced in March. No registration is required for this event. Free canvases are on a first come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.

JANUARY 2026

  • The Tuscarawas Valley Civil War Round Table will meet on Thursday, January 8th at 6:30PM at the Dover Public Library. The featured presenter will be Robert Hilliard, who will present: “Spies, Slaves and Secrets of the Civil War.” Hilliard’s presentation provides an overall background on Civil War espionage, and highlights individual operatives who served each army during the Civil War, as well as the technology they used to conduct operations. For more information, please call the Dover Public Library at 330-343-6123.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host local astronomy enthusiast, Terry Barnhill, at the Main Library on Monday, January 12th at 6:30PM. Barnhill will talk about our universe and some of its more unusual neighbors as well as the best way to view them in his program titled “Our Universe: Past, Present, and Future.” You can register online at tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a computer basics course at their Strasburg branch on Tuesday, January 13th, starting at 2PM. This hands-on class covers basics like powering on, using the mouse, understanding the desktop, and opening simple programs. Register by visiting the online calendar at tusclibrary.org or by calling the Strasburg Branch at 330-878-5711.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a walk-in Passport Clinic on Tuesday, January 13th from 3PM to 7PM. Participants must have all paperwork, forms, and photographs ready along with a check or money order to pay the Department of State fees. Children applying for passports are required to be present with their parents. This first-come, first-served clinic is for new passports only; renewals will not be processed. For a complete list of required paperwork and additional fees, visit www.tusclibrary.org or call 330-364-4474.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a Google Photos course at the main library on Tuesday, January 20th, at 10AM and 1PM. Participants will learn how to organize, store, and share their photos and videos. Please note that a Google account is required. Register by visiting the online calendar at tusclibrary.org or by calling the main library at 330-364-4474.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host an Intro to Microsoft Word course at the main library on Wednesday, January 28th, starting at 10AM. This class will show you how to create and edit documents, format text, adjust spacing, and use essential tools like copy and paste. You’ll also learn how to save, print, and create PDFs. Register by visiting the online calendar at tusclibrary.org or by calling the main library at 330-364-4474.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host an Intro to Microsoft Excel course at the main library on Wednesday, January 28th, starting at 11:30AM. Learn the basics, including how to enter data and formulas, move and copy information, and format your spreadsheet. They’ll also cover tips like print preview and page setup to get your worksheet ready to share. Register by visiting the online calendar at tusclibrary.org or by calling the main library at 330-364-4474.
  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host an Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint course at the main library on Wednesday, January 28th, starting at 2PM. Learn the basics, including how to create slides, add text and images, and apply simple design elements. They’ll also cover tips for organizing your presentation and running a slideshow with confidence. Register by visiting the online calendar at tusclibrary.org or by calling the main library at 330-364-4474.
  • The 6th Annual Ellianna Ritenour Memorial Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, January 31st at the Dover Moose Lodge #707. Dinner will be served from 4PM to 7PM and includes steak, baked potato, vegetable, dinner roll, and desert. The evening will also include music by Teddy Snyder from 7PM to 10PM. All proceeds benefit Tuscarawas County Special Olympics. Dinner tickets can be purchased at the Moose or by calling Bradley or Alyson Ritenour at 330-401-1193 or 330-243-6308.
  • The Grant Kindness Foundation will host A Night at the Races on Saturday, January 31st at The Marilyn at Monroe Mall in New Philadelphia. Doors open at 5PM, dinner begins at 5:30PM, and the races start at 7PM. Tickets are $25 each. You can also buy and name a horse for $20. Tickets can be purchased from any Grant Kindness Foundation board member or by calling 330-407-3557. Proceeds from the event will support suicide and bullying awareness. For more information, find the Grant Kindness Foundation on Facebook.

FEBRUARY 2026

  • The Tuscarawas County Public Library will host a Canva for MakerSpace course at the main library on Wednesday, February 4th, starting at 2PM. Learn how to use Canva, a free, web-based graphic design program that can be used to help you create MakerSpace projects. A personal email address is needed to create an account. Register by visiting the online calendar at tusclibrary.org or by calling the main library at 330-364-4474.
  • TuscParks will host a winter hike at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, February 14th from 10AM to 12PM. The event is free and open to the public. Parking and marked hiking trails will start at the Conservation Drive parking lot near the red barn. There will be three marked trails with different levels of difficulty, and hot chocolate and soup available to warm you up after your hike. Pets are permitted, but must be on a leash. For more information, check out the TuscParks or the Norma Johnson Center Facebook page or call TuscParks at 330-365-1221.
  • Twin City Youth Baseball will host A Night at the Races on Saturday, February 14th at the Uhrichsville Eagles. Doors open at 5PM. Dinner is an all-you-can-eat taco bar for $10 per person and will be served from 5PM to 8PM. The races will be held from 7:30PM to 10PM, with raffles following from 10PM to 10:30PM. Only 100 seats are available for this event with limited seating available the day of. Cost is $10 for a single or $20 for couples. For more information, find Twin City Youth Baseball on Facebook.