EATON — The Preble County District Library has released the following programming schedule for the month of February:
New: Winter Storytimes
New Paris Storytime and Craft (all ages): Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
Camden Little Ones Storytime (all ages): Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
West Alexandria Storytime (all ages): Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Eaton Storytimes spring registration opens Feb. 1 and runs March 1-April 6. Registration is required. Call the Eaton Branch at 937-456-4331 to register.
Mother Goose Storytime (birth-age 3:) Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Eaton Library Mice Preschool Storytime (age 3-Pre-K): Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or 4:45 p.m.
After School Crew Storytime (age 6-12): Thursdays at 4:45 p.m.
New: Grab & Go Crafts are back – all branches
Grab & Go Kits have returned and are available at all branches while supplies last.
Kids: Little Love Bug
Teens: Candy Heart Fortune Teller
Each kit includes instructions and materials to complete each craft.
New: Weekly Teen Programs at the Eaton Branch
On Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., teens in grades 6-12 can come to the Eaton Branch to enjoy activities such as coloring and simple crafting, board games, video games, and more!
• Feb. 28: Teen Book Club – The House with a Clock in its Wall s by John Bellairs
New: Let’s Get Crafty!
The Preble County District Library offers various adult craft and social programs in February at several of our locations throughout Preble County.
Thursday, Feb. 23 at Eldorado at 4:30 p.m.: Bring Your Own Craft Club
New: Family Crafts and Activities
The Preble County District Library offers various family craft and social programs in February at several of our locations throughout Preble County.
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at West Manchester at 4:30 p.m.: A Few of My Favorite Things
Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Eaton at 6 p.m.: Open Puzzling
New: Build Something New with LEGO Programs
Let your imagination run wild as Preble County District Library hosts LEGO Club. LEGO Club is kids and teens to show off their Master Builder skills. If you bring LEGOs from home, please label them in a container with your child’s name.
West Elkton LEGO Contest: Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 3:30 p.m.
West Alexandria LEGO Club: Saturday, Feb. 25, at Noon
Eaton LEGO Club: Monday, Feb. 27, at 4:30 p.m.
New Paris After School LEGO Time: Tuesday, Feb. 28, all day
New: West Alexandria Winter Reading Kickoff
“Seas the Day with a Good Book” and dive into our Winter Reading Challenge at the West Alexandria Branch. There are programs and activities planned for all ages including Children’s Winter Reading programs, Teen and Adult Winter Reading Bingo, Weekly Grab & Go Kits, Storytime, Weekly Display Contests, and more!
New: February Adult YA Book Club – Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell – Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m.
YA books aren’t just for teens! Join us for a new book club celebrating Young Adult reads… for adults! Before each meeting, a few free copies of our selected title will be available to registered members. Please pick up a copy, read the book, then join us for a relaxed discussion on the program date. That’s it! We’ll provide the snacks and the meeting space; you bring your conversation.
New: February Teen Book Club – The House with a Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs – Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 3:30 p.m.
Welcome Teen Book Club! Grades 6-plus can request a free copy from their branch here: http://bit.ly/pcdltbc. Read the book and join us on Feb. 28, at 3:30 p.m. outside of the Eaton Branch for a discussion! If you are unable to make it to the meeting, please let us know in advance. You can still post a review on GoodReads ( http://bit.ly/tbcresponses ) to discuss it with other teens!
Other Library Program Offerings
New: Blind Date with a Book – New Paris Branch
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by selecting a wrapped book to borrow. You won’t know what it is until you get it home! If you enjoy the book, bring it back with a review.
New: 100 Acts of Kindness – West Alexandria Branch
Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day all month long! Help the West Alexandria Branch complete 100 acts of kindness in the month of February. Everyone who participates can add their kindness to our tracker and receive a small treat.
New: Window Hearts – West Elkton Branch
During the entire month of February, help the West Elkton Branch decorate the big picture window with conversation hearts customized by you! Write a fun saying, a kind word, an inspirational note, or word of encouragement to show our community some support.
New: Magnet of the Month Club (West Alexandria Branch only)
Visit the West Alexandria Library each month to pick up a magnet kit. Each kit will include the materials you need to complete that month’s magnet. Please let us know if you need a paintbrush. Colors may vary. If you are missing a previous month, contact the front desk for extras.
TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Pick up your Magnet of the Month punch card at the West Alexandria Branch or download it here: https://bit.ly/pcdlmagnets
2. After you complete your magnet, bring it or a picture of it to show us to get your card stamped.
3. Collect all 12 punches to be entered into our grand prize drawing.
MAGNET SCHEDULE:
• February – Emojis
• March – March Madness Disney Style
• April – Books
• May – Dr. Seuss Hat
• June – Mickie, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy
• July – Lollipop
Explore & More Adventure Pass Program
Explore & More NOW with your PCDL Library Card! We are excited to introduce our newest service, the Explore & More Adventure Pass Program, enabling PCDL patrons to borrow passes using their library card. This one-time pass, which must be checked out in person at the Eaton Branch, grants patrons limited free access to attractions that would otherwise charge admission fees.
Participating organizations include The Dayton Art Institute, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, and Carillon Historical Park.
*Each organization sets its own rules for how many individuals are covered under its passes and which days the passes will be honored. Patrons are advised to call the organization ahead of their visit for hours and rules.
Genealogy Room Highlights
New: New Hours at the Preble County Room
Genealogists and history lovers will soon have more time to research. The Preble County Room is extending hours starting in February.
The new hours for the Preble County Room are as follows:
• Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Saturday: By appointment only in three-hour increments. Appointments must be requested by Wednesday. Patrons interested in a Saturday appointment may call 937-456-4970.
Along with extended hours, the Preble County Room will offer more learning opportunities for the community, including a History Hunters Group, monthly crafts, and monthly general history or genealogy programs.
Don’t Throw Away Local History – Contact the Preble Co. Genealogy Room, Instead!
The Preble Co. Genealogy Room is interested in archiving any local and family historical items you might come across as you clean. This includes (but is not limited to): old paperwork/documents/records, family bibles with family information, pictures of Preble Co. residents, landmarks, and properties, old maps and land records and any items having to do with the history of Preble County, its families and the surrounding areas.
If you come across an item as you clean and wish to donate it to the PC Room, please contact us at 937-456-4970, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., or by email at [email protected].
Preble Co. Records Online – Families, Obituaries, Marriages, Historic Landmarks, and more
Search the library’s in-house Genealogical & Historical Records collections. Visit https://preblelibrary.org/genealogy to get started on your search! Family files can also be researched in person at the PC Room. To view a list of all PC Room resources, visit https://preblelibrary.org/genealogy/holdings.
