FR library book sale is next week

There’s an opportunity to both donate items and acquire them at a discount.

Fort Recovery Public Library is preparing for its annual used book sale.

The library is currently accepting donations for the sale. Items must be clean and in good condition, and encyclopedias, text books, magazines and VHS tapes will not be accepted.

The sale will begin Monday, April 19, and run during regular hours — 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Following state guidelines, library staff will be wearing masks to help keep the community safe.



Drives set

The American Red Cross will host a series of blood drives in April, including one each in Portland and Bryant.

There will be a drive from 2 to 7 p.m. April 20 at Bryant Wesleyan Church, 209 S. Hendricks St.

A drive is also scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 at Jay Community Center.

To schedule an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767.



April activities

Jay County Public Library has a series of activities scheduled for April.

The library is looking for local poets who are willing to submit and read their original piece. Poems must be original and must be able to be read in 3 minutes or less.

Submit entries to the library by email at [email protected] by Tuesday. A live reading will be scheduled for the last week of April.

At 6 p.m. April 27, the library will host an author event with evangelist Phill Jellison.

The library will also have make ’n’ take crafts available April 12.