Library holding decorating contest

Calling all pumpkin decorators.

Jay County Public Library is hosting a family pumpkin decorating contest this month.

Pumpkins are now available to pick up at the library, 315 N. Ship St., Portland. Families may decorate and return their gourd to the library by Oct. 23. Participants must use pumpkins provided by the library, and the pumpkins can’t be cut or punctured. Decorations must be family friendly. Submissions will be on display from Oct. 27 through Oct. 31 for library patrons to cast their votes. The winners will be contacted the following week and receive a gift basket. 

Also this month, Adult Halloween Sip and Puzzle Night is slated for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Attendees will be given puzzles to complete along with Halloween-themed mocktails and treats. Registration is required. 

The library will also have pumpkin-themed activity kits for adults starting Monday.

Toon-tastic

It’s not too late to immerse yourself in the world of cartoons.

“Toon-Tastic,” a cartoon art display, is available to view through Friday at Jay County Campus of Arts Place. It features various cartoon depictions, including Looney Tunes characters. The exhibit in the Hugh N. Ronald Gallery is open during Arts Place’s regular hours.

For more information, call (260) 726-4809, email [email protected] or visit myartsplace.org.

Dean’s list

A Pennville resident recently made the dean’s list at a Maryland college.

Terri Thompson earned a spot on the list for the summer term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a GPA of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Book sale

Fort Recovery Public Library will be hosting a used book sale Monday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, October 25, during normal business hours. A free-will donation will be accepted for materials at the sale.

The library accepts donations of clean and gently used items. Items not accepted are materials in poor condition, encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, magazines, cassettes and VHS tapes.