Preble County District Library September programming

New: Weekly FAll Storytimes & Crafts for Kids

Many of our branches offer weekly in-person storytimes for kids of All ages. Our storytimes are formulated around Every Child Ready to Read initiative, focusing on the five early literacy practices of reading, singing, playing, talking, and writing. Some crafts may get a little messy.

• Every Monday at New Paris at 5:30 p.m.: FAll Storytime

New: Eaton Storytimes – FAll Session Registration Open

Runs from Oct. 2-Nov. 7. Registration is required. To register, call the Eaton Branch at 937-456-4331.

• Mother Goose Storytime (birth-age 3): Wednesday or Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

• Eaton Library Mice Storytime (age 3-Pre-K): Wednesday or Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

• Family Storytime (birth-age 5): Thursday at 4:45 p.m.

• After School Crew Storytime (age 6-12): Thursday at 4:45 p.m.

New: Kids and Teen Grab & Go Crafts – All branches

New kids and teen Grab & Go kits will be available at all branches. Contact your local branch to reserve a kit while supplies last.

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.

• Saturday, Sept. 28, at noon, at West Alexandria: LEGO Club

• Monday, Sept. 30, at 4:30 p.m. at Eaton: LEGO Club

Other library program offerings

Book a Librarian

Would you like to learn more about computers? Do you have a new tablet or smartphone you’d like to learn more about? The Reference Librarian is happy to help. Book an appointment on Monday afternoons between 1-4 for assistance with: tablets/e-readers, computers, Microsoft Office, Internet, resumes and job searching, using the library catalog, and research. Call 937-456-5562, email [email protected], or stop by the library in person to set up an appointment!

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, Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, 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.

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.