Library holiday closings
All Preble County District Library locations will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1.
Kids and families
Eaton Library story time registration
You can register for winter story time sessions at the Eaton Library. Story times will run weekly from Jan. 3-Feb. 8, 2018. There are three age groups: Mother Goose for ages 6 months to three years; Library Mice for three-year-olds to kindergarten age; and After School Crew is for ages 6-12 years. Stop in or call the library for days and times for the weekly story times and to get signed up.
Craft and a Story
The New Paris Library will host holiday-themed story times with crafts on Monday, Dec. 4 and Monday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. each day.
Star Wars Family Program
The West Alexandria Library is having a Star Wars-themed family night on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for many activities and snacks to get ready for the release of ‘The Last Jedi’ this month.
Homeschool Hour: Fact or Fiction
When you need to learn something, where do you go? December’s Homeschool Hour will discuss resources here at the library, online databases, and how to find information on almost anything! Take a tour with us through our children’s nonfiction section to learn where you can find books on some of your favorite topics.
This home school program is available for school-age children as well as their parents or educators, and is offered on Dec. 13 and 20 at 3 p.m. each day at the Eaton Library. Registration is required. Call (937) 456-4331 or register in person at the library.
Eaton Library Holiday Open House
On Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 5-7:30 p.m., the Eaton Library will have music from Eric Loy, punch, cookies, and other refreshments, as well as ornament crafts and prize drawings. Join us for the annual holiday open house.
Tween Film Workshop
Young filmmakers can learn more about design in the December Tween Film Workshop at the Eaton Library. On Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 4:15 p.m., we’ll learn about creating designs for stage and screen. We’ll cover the basics of work in backdrop, set, and costume design.
West Elkton Library Open House
Stop by the West Elkton Library on Monday, Dec. 18 beginning at 4 p.m. for cookies, cocoa, and a book scavenger hunt for the kids!
Winter Story Time and Crafts
Bring the kids to the West Elkton Library on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. to kick off winter. We’ll have a story time and then kids will make their own snow globe!
Family Game Night
Come have one last hoorah at the West Elkton Library before the New Year. We’ll have video games, board games, and seasonal crafts with all supplies provided on Thursday, Dec. 28 at 4 p.m.
Teens
Weekly Teen programs at the Eaton Library
Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., teens in grades 6-12 can come to the Eaton Library for a different program:
Dec. 12: Teen Movie
Dec. 19: Cheese Party: plenty of cheesy snacks and activities
Teen book club: The Art of Secrets
The next meeting of the Eaton Library’s Teen Book Club is Saturday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. All teens in grades 6-12 are welcome, but you must sign up ahead of the book club. There are only 10 spots, but each participant gets a free copy of the book to keep!
The first book is ‘Genius: The Game’ by Leopoldo Gout. We’ll have a different book every month. Young adult titles may contain mature themes and language, so parental discretion is advised.
Adults
Craft for adults
Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m.: Make snowman crafts at the New Paris Library.
Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m.: Make a pallet mason jar vase at the Camden Library. Reservations required by Nov. 30.
Book Clubs
At 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, the West Elkton Library will have its monthly book club meeting. This month, we’ll be discussing our favorite holiday books or something that reminds you of family.
The Eaton Library’s Book Discussion group will talk about ‘The Snow Child’ by Eowyn Ivey. Join the group on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. for a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea, and a relaxed book discussion.
Intermediate Computer Skills
For those ready for a more in-depth look at the inner workings of a computer, develop your computer skills at the Eaton Library on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Learn about storage devices, creating and saving documents, making new folders, and downloading and uploading data. Some previous experience with computers is preferred.
Creative Writing Group
Do you like to write? Want some feedback on your writing? The next meeting of the Eaton Library Creative Writers’ Group is Thursday, Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. If you have a written piece you would like to share, please bring it to the meeting. You will not be expected to share but you are certainly welcome to do so! Writing activities and prompts will be provided for those who need a little extra inspiration.
