http://weeklyvillager.com Your Community. Your World. Your Weekly News. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:06:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://weeklyvillager.com/2013/05/15/i-need-a-book-about-chipmunks/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2013/05/15/i-need-a-book-about-chipmunks/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01:10 +0000 Submitted http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=6930

“I need a book about chipmunks.”  The Newton Falls Public Library staff member wasn’t too surprised by the statement; we have another patron who enjoys books about squirrels.  After careful questioning as to the exact nature of information wanted about chipmunks, it was learned the our patron is having a ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2013/05/15/i-need-a-book-about-chipmunks/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2013/03/23/i-am-looking-for-a-knitting-pattern-for-a-poncho-that-has-cuffs/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2013/03/23/i-am-looking-for-a-knitting-pattern-for-a-poncho-that-has-cuffs/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:51:13 +0000 Submitted http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=6524

“I am looking for a knitting pattern for a poncho that has cuffs. I saw one online, but now I can’t find it again.”  The Newton Falls Public Library staff had trouble imaging what the garment looked like, so we asked for clarification. “It is a poncho you pull over ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2013/03/23/i-am-looking-for-a-knitting-pattern-for-a-poncho-that-has-cuffs/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/12/13/im-trying-to-remember-the-name-of-a-drug-store-chain-from-the-1950s-1960s/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/12/13/im-trying-to-remember-the-name-of-a-drug-store-chain-from-the-1950s-1960s/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:09:01 +0000 Submitted http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=5540

“I’m trying to remember the name of a drug store chain from the 1950s, 1960s.  There was one near where I lived in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., and I remember there was also one in Youngstown.  The one in Washington was replaced by Gray Drugs. Can you find the ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/12/13/im-trying-to-remember-the-name-of-a-drug-store-chain-from-the-1950s-1960s/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/10/22/did-you-hear-that/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/10/22/did-you-hear-that/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 03:39:06 +0000 Submitted http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=4945

As you hear the echoes of whirling winds throwing leaves and while changes in weather chills your bones, October is a month rich in tradition of ghostly tales and old folklore. Whether it’s idle curiosity, a sense to hear scary stories, or suspenseful intrigue, Portage County District Library has an ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/10/22/did-you-hear-that/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/08/05/im-interested-in-railway-to-bike-trails/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/08/05/im-interested-in-railway-to-bike-trails/#comments Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:34:18 +0000 Villager Staff http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=4484

“I’m interested in railway to bike trails; the ones that are constructed along abandoned railways. Can you find me a map of the railroad that used to run north and south through Newton Falls?” The Newton Falls Public Library staff knew that the tracks ran along River St., next to ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2012/08/05/im-interested-in-railway-to-bike-trails/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/11/24/%e2%80%9cwhat-makes-a-rock-maple-table-different-from-a-regular-maple-table%e2%80%9d/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/11/24/%e2%80%9cwhat-makes-a-rock-maple-table-different-from-a-regular-maple-table%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:04:55 +0000 Villager Staff http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=2741

“What makes a rock maple table different from a regular maple table?” The Newton Falls Public Library staff began their investigation in the library’s woodworking books. We found a complete list of various woods with photographs and descriptions in The Complete Manual of Woodworking by Albert Jackson, David Dan and ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/11/24/%e2%80%9cwhat-makes-a-rock-maple-table-different-from-a-regular-maple-table%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/10/14/%e2%80%9ci-really-enjoy-audio-books-but-my-cd-player-broke-i-would-like-to-try-something-other-than-a-cd-one-is-there-another-portable-way-to-listen-to-books%e2%80%9d/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/10/14/%e2%80%9ci-really-enjoy-audio-books-but-my-cd-player-broke-i-would-like-to-try-something-other-than-a-cd-one-is-there-another-portable-way-to-listen-to-books%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:51:35 +0000 Villager Staff http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=2597

Our caller said, “I really enjoy audio books, but my CD player broke. I would like to try something other than a CD one. Is there another portable way to listen to books?” Many members of the Newton Falls Public Library staff also enjoy listening to works by their favorite ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/10/14/%e2%80%9ci-really-enjoy-audio-books-but-my-cd-player-broke-i-would-like-to-try-something-other-than-a-cd-one-is-there-another-portable-way-to-listen-to-books%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/08/21/%e2%80%9cmy-husband-and-i-enjoy-feeding-the-squirrels-peanuts-in-the-shell/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/08/21/%e2%80%9cmy-husband-and-i-enjoy-feeding-the-squirrels-peanuts-in-the-shell/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:01:11 +0000 Villager Staff http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=2378

“My husband and I enjoy feeding the squirrels peanuts in the shell. We recently bought salted ones and my niece told me it wasn’t safe to give them salted ones. Is that true?” The Newton Falls Public Library staff understands people wanting to make sure they are giving animals proper ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/08/21/%e2%80%9cmy-husband-and-i-enjoy-feeding-the-squirrels-peanuts-in-the-shell/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/08/01/%e2%80%9ca-friend-of-mine-died-several-years-ago/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/08/01/%e2%80%9ca-friend-of-mine-died-several-years-ago/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:29:31 +0000 Villager Staff http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=2180

“A friend of mine died several years ago and I was trying to find the death certificate. I don’t want to have to pay for a copy; is there any way you can help me find the information?” The Newton Falls Public Library staff began the online search. The USGenWeb Project ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/08/01/%e2%80%9ca-friend-of-mine-died-several-years-ago/feed/ 0 http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/06/19/%e2%80%9ci%e2%80%99m-trying-to-register-for-unemployment-and-the-site-is-saying-i-already-have-an-account-i-don%e2%80%99t-remember-doing-this-%e2%80%9d/ http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/06/19/%e2%80%9ci%e2%80%99m-trying-to-register-for-unemployment-and-the-site-is-saying-i-already-have-an-account-i-don%e2%80%99t-remember-doing-this-%e2%80%9d/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:13:10 +0000 Villager Staff http://weeklyvillager.com/?p=1894

A very frustrated patron approached the Newton Falls Public Library staff, saying “I’m trying to register for unemployment and the site is saying I already have an account. I don’t remember doing this.” Unfortunately, at that time, the staff members were not able to resolve the situation, and he went ...]]> http://weeklyvillager.com/2011/06/19/%e2%80%9ci%e2%80%99m-trying-to-register-for-unemployment-and-the-site-is-saying-i-already-have-an-account-i-don%e2%80%99t-remember-doing-this-%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0