Repeating/Special Programs
Summer Reading Blast Off – West Alexandria Library
Are you ready to blast off your summer at the library and enjoy the universe around you? Everyone who visits the West Alexandria Branch Library to sign up on June 1, will receive a special treat.
The Space Painter & Juggler
Tom Sparough is a juggler, storyteller, writer, and facilitator. Tom’s performances are filled with skillful, humorous juggling and a generous helping of audience participation. In a delightful way, it explores the realm of the seemingly impossible, whether it is walking on the moon, or juggling on his head. It features death-defying ball juggling, plate spinning, and the amazing juggling of small human beings! This show appeals to kids and adults at the same.
Monday, June 3, at 3 p.m.: West Manchester Branch
Monday, June,at 5:30 p.m.: New Paris Branch
Tuesday, June 4, at 3 p.m.: West Alexandria Branch
Tuesday, June 4, at 6 p.m.: Camden Branch
Wednesday, June 5, at 10 a.m.: Eaton Branch
Wednesday, June 5, at 2 p.m.: West Elkton Branch
Thursday, June 6, at 2 p.m.: Eaton Branch
Thursday, June 6, at 5 p.m.: Eldorado Branch
Kids: A Universe of Storytimes
June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 1 p.m. at the West Alexandria Branch: Rocket into space, become an astronaut, meet some aliens, learn about the stars. You never know what Miss Kathy has in store for you in her Universe of Stories. Activities may include crafts, stories, snacks, dancing, music — who knows!
Maker Space Open Hours
Maker Space Open Hours: Every Friday from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eaton Branch: The Maker Space is a room full of new technology with open access to all ages. All equipment and assistance is free. Bring your own consumables, such as fabric and paper. Some materials can be purchased for a fee. Other dates and times available by appointment. Ask questions, or make an appointment by contacting [email protected] or calling 937-456-5478.
Teen Harry Potter Alliance – Monthly Teen Group
June 13, at 3:30 p.m. at the Eaton Branch: Join our chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance! Preble County Potterwatch is dedicated to teen leadership and fan-based activism. The international community of the Harry Potter Alliance works for equality, literacy, and human rights… all around the globe! Inspired by literature, this group encourages teens in grades 6-12 to take action for important causes through donations, campaigns, and community service. We may not have magic rings, death eaters, or White Witches to face, but there are plenty of opportunities to help improve our community and the world around us! For more information, follow @PreblePotterwatch on instagram, or contact [email protected].
LEGO Club (school-age children)
Our LEGO Club meets on the last Monday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Eaton Branch: come in and build, complete challenges, and just have fun! Children can build with the library’s LEGO collection. If you bring LEGOs from home to build with, please bring them in a container labeled with your child’s name.
Unity – Monthly Teen Group
June 17, at 4 p.m. at the Eaton Branch: join us for the new LGBTQ+ teen group… Unity! This meeting is a safe space, open to local teens (including allies!) in grades 6-12. Join us for open discussion, as well as resources and information. The group will build objectives and goals, meeting agendas, future programming ideas, and more! For more information, contact [email protected].
Creative Writers’ Group
Meets every fourth Friday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Eaton Branch: 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.
Monthly Family Board Game Night – New Paris Branch
Visit the library on the last Tuesday of each month 5 p.m. to play board games and enjoy a snack!
Weekly Teen Programs at the Eaton Library
On Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., teens in grades 6-12 can come to the Eaton Library for a weekly program. Snacks and prizes provided.
• June 4: Cosmic Bowling
• June 11: Extraterrestrial Art
• June 18: Monthly Movie
• June 25: Battleship Blaster
Kids & Family Programs
Monthly Family Board Game Night – New Paris Branch
Visit the library on the last Tuesday of each month 5.m. to play board games and enjoy a snack!
Tweens (ages 8-12)
Tweens: Summer Fun Craft
June 4 at 5 p.m. at the New Paris Branch: tweens, stop by the library and make a neat space-themed journal. We will be using composition notebooks, paper craft items and more! All supplies will be provided.
Adults
Adult Craft: Book Treasure Box
June 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the West Alexandria Branch: As you have explored the universe around you, you have surely picked up a few treasures. Tonight you will be able to make a book treasure box to store them all in. *This craft involves using a sharp object, so caution is advised.*
Adult Craft: Galaxy Glass Gems!
June 5, at 5 p.m. at the West Manchester Branch and June 6, at 4:30 p.m. at the Eldorado Branch: Come to the library and paint your very own Galaxy Glass Gems!
Adult Craft: Egg Carton Wreath
June 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eaton Branch: Join us at the library as we make a beautiful sun catcher for display during the summer months! All supplies provided.
Creative Writers’ Group
Meets every fourth Friday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Eaton Branch: 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.
Book a Librarian
Every Wednesday (by appointment) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Eaton Branch: 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 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!
