APRIL 2026 COMING THIS MAY SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS Movie of the Month: Killers of the Flower Moon Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart Robert De Niro as Wiliam Hale And Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart Directed By Martin Scorsese Rated: R Reviewed by Alex Huizar Killers of the Flower Moon is a 2023 film directed by the massively talented Martin Scorsese and his 26th film overall. The film was originally released and can only be seen on Apple TV, but for the first time it is released on home video format. Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of an Indian tribe, known as the Osage Nation, discovering oil on their land. They had set up rights for their discovery to keep the wealth that is rightfully theirs, however, a corrupt deputy sheriff, who acts as a friendly benefactor to the Osage tribe, will do anything necessary to get their money. Director Martin Scorsese is no stranger to making film classics and he does it again with this film. Every shot is perfectly planned, every tension keeps you on the edge of your seat, and every performance is unforgettable. A complex story about deception, murder and revenge is perfectly executed through the eyes of Scorsese. With a run time of three hours and twenty-six minutes (including credits), it may be intimidating to watch but the film doesn’t even feel that long of a watch, and every minute feels like it is earned and worth it. I give Killers of the Flower Moon 4 and a half stars out of 5. One of the best films of the decade. Call your local library to reserve a copy today.
2 APRIL 2026 NEW RELEASES By Robin Vail New books for April! Favorite authors are returning. Revenge Prey by John Sandford The Patchwork Players: an ELM Creek Quilts Novel Jennifer Chiaverini Meet Me in Italy Brenda Novak A Cruise to Die For by Heather Graham Looking for something different? Why not try Rites of the Starling: A slow-Burn Romantasy by Devney Perry If Devney Perry’s too out there for you, maybe The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke Non-fiction! Do you feel like baking? Try Sourdough Everything by Rachel Pardoe or Cookie Club: 80 Creative cokies to Make, Swap, and Share by Mallory Oniki. Real life crime-- What Ever Happened to Eddy Crane? A Memoir and a Murder Investigation by Kate Crane or London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilden City and a Family’s Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe Pick up a new hobby or pick up some pointers for one you already have. Watercolor Artist’s Index of the Natural Landscape: A field Trip of Features and How to Paint Them by Johannes Vloothuis. Or learn about you and your siblings with Who’s the Favorite by Catherine Carr. Happy reading!
3 APRIL 2026 SNAPSHOTS Help a child discover a whole new world. Take them to the library.
4 APRIL 2026 PROGRAMS By Ann Chio Monday through Thursday 9:30am to 7pm Friday 9:30am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 1pm Tuesday 1pm to 5pm Thursday 10am to 2pm, 5pm to 7pm Or call 419-898-7001 for an appointment Storytime: Every Wednesday at 11:30 Read with a Ranger: Wednesday, April 1 at 11:30am. Join Basia from the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge for a story and craft. st After School Activities: Monday-Friday 3-5:30pm Dot and Dash will be here the whole month of April. Stop in after school to have fun learning how to code through STEM activities. 60 Plus Clinic is Wed, April 8th at 9:30am. Call the Ottawa Co. Health Department at 419-734-6800 to make an appointment Genealogical Q&A April 11th 10-12pm. A representative from the Ottawa Co. Genealogical Society will be here to answer your questions. Mary’s Monthly Craft Monday, April 13 at 2pm. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call 419-898-7001 or visit our website to find out more information about the craft and to register. th Oak Trees, Saw Mills and Boats April 18 at 10am. Join John Liske and Kathy Huffman as they describe the Oak Harbor’s late 1800's to early 1900's timber industry and the various boats which utilized the Portage River. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call 419-898-7001 or visit our website to register. th Annual Book Sale April 20 through April 25 . Stop in during the week and pick up some great books for the whole family. th th Interested in learning how to play Pinochle? Come join us every Friday at 1pm Tai Chi every Tuesday at 10am Watercolor Group meets every Wednesday 12:30 to 4. This is self-guided painting. Bring your own supplies, share your passion, and paint alongside fellow enthusiasts. Not an instructional class - just creative time! Open to all. Did you know we offer help with computers, phones, printing, etc? If you need help, please call the library or stop in. Coffee & A Book: Interested in reading more and meeting new people? Stop in Wed, April 8 at 11. This month we will be discussing The Measure by Nikki Erlick. th Wicked Wednesday Book Club: Love a good true crime story? So do we! Join us Wed, April 15 at 5:30pm. This month we will be discussing The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn. th 4 Tuesday Book Club: Looking to read more and meet new people? We get together once a month to chat about a great book. Join us Tues, April 28 at 5:30pm. We will be discussing The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. th th April 2026 April 2026 Library Hours For the Kids Local History and Museum Center Outreach Did you know you can have the Oak Harbor Public Library deliver books or DVD’s right to your home if you are home-bound? Call 419-898-7001 for more information Friends of the Library Join the Friends of the Library and be a part of the exciting things that are happening. Our next meeting is April 10 at 11am. th Adults/Families Book Clubs
5 APRIL 2026 LAST WORD By Kathy Huffman A Journey Through Oak Harbor’s History (cont.) With the homesteads built, their sights turned to the Swamp’s dense forest. The settler cut timber both as a revenue source and to clear land for farming. Much of the work was done by individual landowners while the mills had their own groups of lumberjacks. The work was harsh, backbreaking, and considered primitive by today’s standards. Hand axes, bow saws, and two-person crosscut saws were the equipment of choice in the 1800’s. Axes were essential for cutting smaller trees, chopping wood for fuel, and making initial cuts on larger trees. Crosscut saws, known as Misery Whips, were long, flexible, two-handed saws anywhere from 4 to 12 foot in length. They featured specialized teeth for cutting and removing sawdust. Bow saws were an older style which used a thin steel blade held tight by a wooden frame. These were effective for cutting firewood. Cutting the timber was only half the job. The other was hauling it. Due to the conditions of the Swamp, the sheer amount of timber, and impressive size of the logs, a log sled was required. Log sleds were a flat wagon with runners on the bottom constructed of either white oak or metal. First designed for snow they were modified for the thick mud of the Swamp. The sleds were pulled by a team of oxen, mules, or horses and could be (cont. on following page)
6 APRIL 2026 (cont. from previous page) used almost year-round. The work was harsh and even the mules needed a break. Today, as we glance around the woodlots, one cannot begin to envision the substantial size of some of the trees which called the Swamp home. The Gumb log is an example of the impressive timber of the area. This log produced 1872 board feet. Looking at the picture makes you wonder how they got it onto the wagon. An interesting tidbit. The ship Mary Brickhart was, in pre-Civil War times, the fourth largest vessel on the Great Lakes. During the Civil War the ship hauled Poplar planks which were cut in and around the Oak Harbor area to Buffalo, NY for the war efforts. By the 1860’s Oak Harbor was a rapidly growing industrial town with wood related products being prominent in the Village’s economy. The Portage River played a vital role in the Village’s success. Up until the late 1870’s the river was the only way for businesses to ship their products or receive goods. The various mills, lumber companies, and factories, which call Oak Harbor home, were situated along the north bank of the Portage River. During the height of river traffic, it was not uncommon to have 3 or 4 ships docked at any given time. Due to the high traffic, the Village employed a Harbor Master. A variety of vessels navigated the river: side wheelers, sailing boats, scows, tugs, and steam ships. The Museum has a list of 80 names of vessels that used the river for commercial, passenger, and pleasure. During this era, timber was an important export for Oak Harbor. Logs were floated down the Portage River where they were then loaded onto ships for shipyards in the U.S. and abroad. It is noted that oak timber was sent to Scotland via the Welland Canal for ship building. Thousand cords of wood were sent to Cleveland, Sandusky and the Lake Erie Islands to be used for fuel for the steamships. Besides raw timber, Oak Harbor made a great number of wood products. These included such things as staves (sides and tops to make wooden barrels), bowls, baskets, churns, and railroad ties (for the new railroads being built). A few of the early businesses included: Charles Roose Stave Factory; Anspach Bros. Sawmill and Hoop works; Joesph Watts planning mill; H.H. Mylander Stave Heading Mill; Charles Roose Headliner Mill; Washington Gordon and Co. Saw and planning Mill; Michigan Headliner, Kraemer sawmill. By the late 1890’s the timber industry had run its course and Oak Harbor needed to adapt to survive. Look for the next instalment of A Journey Through Oak Harbor’s History in the May edition of the Oak Harbor Public Library newsletter.
7 APRIL 2026 Friends of the Oak Harbor Public Library presents a celebration of the 250 Anniversary of the United States of America with a High Tea As the nation prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary, the Friends of the Oak Harbor Public Library are inviting the community to experience the country’s earliest influences through a special High Tea Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Oak Harbor. The event reflects on America’s colonial-era roots by highlighting the influence of English customs on early American life. Guests will enjoy a traditional high tea experience featuring handmade treats and classic finger sandwiches. The program will also include a conversation about the history of high tea as well as exploring how English customs influenced colonial America. Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion by wearing fascinators, which are decorative headpieces traditionally worn by women at English teas and formal events. Modern fascinators can often be handmade or found easily online. A lighthearted fascinator competition will be held and attendees are invited to get creative. In addition to tea and conversation, the fundraiser will feature a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and used books for sale, with all proceeds supporting the Oak Harbor Public Library and its year-round programming for children, families, and lifelong learners. The Friends of the Oak Harbor Public Library is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing library services through fundraising and volunteerism. The group helps fund programs, special events, and resources that go beyond public funding, ensuring the library remains a vibrant hub for the community. Tickets will be available for purchase starting February 15 at the Oak Harbor Public Library during business hours for $40, and the event will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 1PM at St. Paul UCC in Oak Harbor. This event is open to adults only and tickets are limited.
8 APRIL 2026 OAK HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY 147 W. MAIN ST OAK HARBOR OH 43449 419-898-7001 Oakharborpubliclibrary.org ohpl@seolibraries.org APRIL 2026 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Programs in BLUE are for adults Programs with an R, please register online or call 419-898-7001 R: Mary’s Craft 2 60 Plus Clinic 9:30 Co ee & Book 11 Storytime 11:30 Watercolor 12:30 Tai Chi 10 Local History Museum 1-5 Tai Chi 10 Local History Museum 1-5 Tai Chi 10 Local History Museum 1-5 4th Tues. Book club 5:30 Tai Chi 10 Local History Museum 1-5 Programs in GREEN are for children/teens Read with a Ranger 111:30 Watercolor 12:30 Pinochle 1 Local History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 Friends of the Library meeting 11 Pinochle 1 Pinochle 1 Local History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 Storytime 11:30 Watercolor 12:30 Wicked Wednesday 5:30 Local History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 Storytime 1130 Watercolor 12:30 Local History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 Pinochle 1 26 27 28 29 30 Genealogical QA 10 R: Oak Trees and Boats 10 Storytime 1130 Watercolor 12:30 Local History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 Book Sale Book Sale Book Sale Book Sale Book Sale Book Sale Friends of the 1:00 Friends of the Libray Tea
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