• See Author Rachel Hawkins

    Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 6 p.m.
    Reynoldsburg Branch | 1402 Brice Rd.

    See New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, on tour with her thrilling new gothic suspense novel, The Storm.

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  • Free Class: Starting a Business in Ohio

    Thursday, Jan. 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
    Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)

    Learn how to use our free online resources to get your business off the ground! Our staff show you where to find information you need to start a business in Ohio and how to connect with organizations that support entrepreneurs.

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  • Learn a New Language!

    Do you have a new year’s resolution to learn a new language? Check out Mango Languages, which offers self-paced instruction in over 70 languages. Another resource, PressReader, offers free access to more than 7,000 newspapers around the world and enables you to hone your skills by reading languages written by native speakers discussing current events.

    Click below to check out more tools and resources, all free with your library card.

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  • Free One-on-One Virtual Tutoring

    Does your learner need a little extra support? Check out HelpNow, which connects K-12 students with virtual tutors one-on-one Monday through Friday from 2-11 p.m. They can also access study tools, test prep and more, 24/7.

    Click below and scroll down to learn more. Don’t forget: We offer School Help.

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