Children and parents recently enjoyed the weekly Family Story Time with Miss Teresa at the Brookville Branch Library. This story time is geared towards K-3rd graders, but children of all ages and their families are welcome to share quality family time with books, songs and activities they will all enjoy. This week’s story time on Thursday, Dec. 14, will be the monthly PAWS to Read event. For more information on this program, see the Brookville Branch Library article in this week’s paper.
BROOKVILLE — This week at the Brookville Branch Library, located at 120 Blue Pride Drive, Brookville:
Monday, Dec. 11
Life-Sized Candyland, 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
Kids ages 3-12 should have a blast playing a game of Candyland where they are the game pieces. Participants are welcome to sign up for either of the two gaming sessions on this date.
Register in advance under the Brookville Branch Events tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665 or at the library.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Mother Goose on the Loose: Baby and Toddler Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m.
Bring babies and toddlers for games, songs and stories that have an early literacy base and are designed to aid in stimulating the learning process for babies and toddlers. Caregivers are encouraged to bring children from ages birth to 24 months old to join in this fun program. Registration is not required.
Tween Tuesday: Gaming, 3-4 p.m.
Kids ages 6-12 years old will have fun gaming with their friends! Registration is not required.
History Buff Book Club: “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder,” 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hey history buffs, there’s a book club that meets every other month to read and discuss historical fiction and nonfiction. December’s non-fiction book is The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann. This page-turner has been on the weekly New York Times bestseller list since April 18, 2023.
Register in advance under the Brookville Branch Events tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665 or at the library.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Preschool Storytime, 10-11 a.m.
Children ages 3-5 years can enjoy stories, songs (Miss Teresa plays her guitar), and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills a preschooler needs for school success. Registration is not required.
Thursday, Dec. 14
Homeschool Club, noon-1:30 p.m.
Homeschooled children ages 6-12 should pack a lunch and bring it to the library! After they eat, they’ll participate in a set of fun and educational activities with Miss Amanda. There’s a different theme each month, including science, math, social studies, creative writing, art and more! Kids can meet up with other homeschool friends and/or make new ones!
Register in advance under the Brookville Branch Events tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665 or at the library.
Teen Life-Size Candyland, 3:30–5 p.m.
Teens in grades 7 through 12 can revisit the fun of childhood by playing a giant version of the fan favorite, Candyland. Registration is not required.
PAWS to Read Storytime, 6-7:15 p.m.
Each month the Brookville Branch library gives Golden Retriever Couper, the chance to meet young ones and listen to stories during the Paws to Read program. Families have the opportunity to register for one of four individual one-on-one reading sessions with Couper, a certified therapy dog affiliated with the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association (MVPTA).
A whole-group story time is presented halfway through the sessions and those who aren’t able to read to Couper are welcome to attend the story time. Couper will be available to pet and love on during that time frame.
There are only four sessions available to read to Couper so register in advance online at daytonmetrolibrary.org on the Brookville Branch Events tab, call 937-463-2665 or at the library.
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