Library Events
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| Dottie Yeck Good Life Award Celebration | Thursday, May 17, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For All Ages | ||
| Description: Come congratulate the winners of the Good Life Writing Contest! Author Fran Kick will help us KICK IT IN with an exciting and dynamic teen leadership presentation! Join family, friends, and teachers in celebrating, encouraging, and helping students who are working hard, helping others, and having fun in the process. Because being good + doing good = having fun + being happy. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Microsoft Excel for Beginners | Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Come learn the basics of Microsoft Excel including worksheet basics, formatting, sorting data, and simple formulas. Participants should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office before taking this class. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 0 |
| Safety on Wheels Bike Rodeo | Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
| Location: Miami Valley Hospital South- Parking Garage, Upper Deck. 2400 Miami Valley Drive, Centerville 45459 | Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Ages: For the Family | ||
| Description: Bring your bicycle over to the Miami Valley Hospital South for a fun day out! Try maneuverability courses, meet McGruff the Crime Dog, take a ''Bike Hike'' to the CareFlight helicopter, and more. | ||
| Special Information: Sponsored by the Centerville Noon Optimist, Centerville Police, Miami Valley Hospital South and the Washington-Centerville Public Library. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Race to the Library 5K/8K | Sunday, May 20, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: For All Ages | ||
| Description: Walk, jog, run or just come out to support this family-friendly event. The race begins and ends at Centerville Library and is just one of several fundraising events hosted by the Friends of the Washington-Centerville Public Library. | ||
| Special Information: Registration forms available at the Centerville Library or Woodbourne Library or register at http://www.speedy-feet.com. | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| AfterWords | Monday, May 21, 2012 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: For All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers and readers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you are reading. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Yoga Tales | Monday, May 21, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 1 - 5 | ||
| Description: Library fun - with a twist! Learn different yoga poses with Kimberley G Baerman, from BAER Fit, in a fun and playful way! Stretch and move while developing body awareness, breathing techniques, and good listening skills. Have child dressed comfortably and prepared to | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 19 |
| AniMondays | Monday, May 21, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Watch and discuss anime, eat popcorn, and hang out with other fans at our teen anime club! AniMondays will take place the third Monday of every month. BYOS (bring your own snack)! Please note: May AniMondays will take place in the Centerville Conference Room. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Money Sense: Estate Planning | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Learn general estate planning concepts and strategies, as well as tips on wills, probate, charitable giving and trusts. An attorney will be available to answer questions! This program series is a partnership with Hithergreen Center and local businesses and is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your libraryŽ, a partnership with the American Library Association.* | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Heads in Books: Kids Book Club | Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 3 - 5 | ||
| Description: Calling all bookworms! Join our book club for some fun reading with other kids your age. Please read a book that has been made into a movie. For more information or reading suggestions, please visit our website at http://kids.wclibrary.info/read/bookclub/. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 23 |
| AfterWords | Monday, May 28, 2012 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: For All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers and readers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you are reading. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Save$$ With Coupons! | Saturday, June 02, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 10:30 AM - Noon | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Andrea Deckard from SavingsLifestyle.com shares tips on great ways to save by using coupons. Bring coupons to share with others too! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Uncorked | Monday, June 04, 2012 |
| Location: Rumbleseat Wine - 5853 Far Hills Ave. | Time: 7:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Unwind with a glass of wine and a lively book discussion. Join us as we discuss Taft 2012 by Jason Heller. The media-driven, scandal-fueled political world of 2012 is given a jolt as William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States, emerges as the grassroots darling of the electoral season. This book explores the impact of culture on one man, and one man's impact on the culture. | ||
| Special Information: NOTE: Library copies of this title are limited. Contact the reference department at either location to borrow a copy through interlibrary loan. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Genealogy Interest Group | Wednesday, June 06, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Meet informally to discuss genealogy, use the library's genealogy databases (Ancestry and Fold3), and learn from each other. Reference librarians will be available to answer questions. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 2 |
| AfterWords | Monday, June 11, 2012 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: For All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers and readers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you are reading. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Baby Boogie | Tuesday, June 12, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Ages: 6 Months - 36 Months | ||
| Description: It's a dance party for the little ones! Drop in to enjoy dancing and bubbles for a shakin' good time! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Video Games | Tuesday, June 12, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play video games like Just Dance 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Mario Kart while you hang out with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Fun in the Sun | Saturday, June 16, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Celebrate summer and join us for an exciting outdoor program! Compete in water balloon tossing, relay races, and more fun outside activities where you can be as loud as you want! Registration is required. CAUTION: You will get wet! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and gym shoes. | ||
| Special Information: In the event of bad weather, Fun in the Sun will be rescheduled to Saturday, June 23 from 1 - 3 PM. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 27 |
| AfterWords | Monday, June 18, 2012 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: For All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers and readers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you are reading. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| AniMondays | Monday, June 18, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Watch and discuss anime, eat popcorn, and hang out with other fans at our teen anime club! AniMondays will take place the third Monday of every month. BYOS (bring your own snack)! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Page Turners Book Discussion Group - June | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Join us for a discussion of THE MAID by Kimberly Cutter. The girl who led an army, the peasant who crowned a king, the maid who became a legend. Joan of Arc is one of history's most exalted heroines. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the book in advance of the discussion | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Bingo | Tuesday, June 19, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Win big in Bingo while you hang out with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Reading Magic with Mike Hemmelgarn | Wednesday, June 20, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Prepare to laugh hysterically with our library friend, Mike Hemmelgarn! Be amazed as he juggles and performs magic tricks! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Reading Magic with Mike Hemmelgarn | Wednesday, June 20, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Perpare to laugh hysterically with our library friend, Mike Hemmelgarn! Be amazed as he juggles and performs magic tricks! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| AfterWords | Monday, June 25, 2012 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: For All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers and readers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you are reading. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| An Enchanted Evening | Monday, June 25, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Calling all Princesses and Fairies! Join us for an enchanted evening at the library with crafts fit for any Royal. Don't forget to wear your finest attire! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| An Enchanted Evening | Monday, June 25, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Calling all Princesses and Fairies! Join us for an enchanted evening at the library with crafts fit for any Royal. Don't forget to wear your finest attire! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Video Games | Tuesday, June 26, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play video games like Just Dance 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Mario Kart while you hang out with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Heads In Books | Thursday, June 28, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 3 - 5 | ||
| Description: Calling all bookworms! Join our book club for some fun reading with friends! For this month's meeting, please read an Adventure book. For more information or reading suggestions, please visit our website at http://kids.wclibrary.info/read/bookclub/ | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 25 |
| Sweet Treats: A Family Storytime | Saturday, June 30, 2012 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Ages: For the Family | ||
| Description: Sugary sweet tales to tantalize your taste buds, then stick around for a candy-themed craft! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Uncorked | Monday, July 02, 2012 |
| Location: Rumbleseat Wine - 5853 Far Hills Ave | Time: 7:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Unwind with a glass of wine and a lively book discussion. Join us as we discuss The Night Circus by Erine Morgenstern. The circus arrives without warning. It is mysterious. It is captivating. It is the battleground for a duel between two young magicians who are both unaware they are locked in conflict. | ||
| Special Information: NOTE: Library copies of this title are limited. Contact the reference department at either location to borrow a copy through interlibrary loan. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Bingo | Tuesday, July 03, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Win big in Bingo while you hang out with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Video Games | Tuesday, July 10, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play video games like Just Dance 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Mario Kart while you hang out with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| SCORE: Business Start-Up Basics | Thursday, July 12, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Have you ever wanted to start your own business, but didn't know where to begin? Get answers to common questions about business startup from an experienced SCORE professional. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 23 |
| AniMondays | Monday, July 16, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Watch and discuss anime, eat popcorn, and hang out with other fans at our teen anime club! AniMondays will take place the third Monday of every month. BYOS (bring your own snack)! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Bingo | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Win big in Bingo while you hang out with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Page Turners Book Discussion Group - July | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Join us for a discussion of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE THUNDERBOLT KID by Bill Bryson. The author's memoir is a rich and humorous reminiscence of growing up in 1950s Iowa. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the book in advance of the discussion. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Life-Sized Candy Land | Thursday, July 19, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Love playing the board game Candy Land? Play our special life-sized version for some fun candy prizes while learning colors! | ||
| Special Information: Please only attend one session. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Life-Sized Candy Land | Thursday, July 19, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Love playing the board game Candy Land? Play our special life-sized version for some fun candy prizes while learning colors. | ||
| Special Information: Please only attend one session. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Mysteries from Under the Sea: A Family Storytime | Saturday, July 21, 2012 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Ages: For the Family | ||
| Description: Join us for stories of mermaids and sea monsters - the friendly kind! Then stick around to make a craft! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Carnival Royale | Monday, July 23, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Reading can be a lot of work! Enjoy a night off with fun carnival games and prizes! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Video Games | Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play video games like Just Dance 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Mario Kart while you hang out with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Writer's Workshop with Kristina McBride | Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Description: Meet young adult author Kristina McBride and learn about her struggle finding her voice and her place in the literary world. She'll then lead you in a writer's workshop that will focus on hooking the reader with a strong conflict, building suspense and tension, and creating solid and compelling characters. Kristina will have copies of her books available for purchase. | ||
| Special Information: Please bring a pen/pencil and paper or a laptop. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 17 |
| Heads In Books: Kids Book Club | Thursday, July 26, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 3 - 5 | ||
| Description: Calling all bookworms! Join our book club for some fun reading with friends! For this month's meeting, please read a Science Fiction book. For more information or reading suggestions, please visit our website at 'http://kids.wclibrary.info/read/bookclub/. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 25 |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Bingo | Tuesday, July 31, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Win big in Bingo while you hang out with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| We Are in a Library! An Elephant & Piggie Event! | Thursday, August 02, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Come to the library to meet the famous Gerald & Piggie! Enjoy a few stories, play some silly games, and make some cute crafts! Don't forget to say | ||
| Special Information: Don't forget your camera! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| We Are in a Library! An Elephant & Piggie Event | Thursday, August 02, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - Grade 5 | ||
| Description: Come to the library to meet the famous Gerald & Piggie! Enjoy a few stories, play some silly games, and make some cute crafts! Don't forget to say | ||
| Special Information: Don't forget your camera! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Make It, Take It | Tuesday, August 07, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Not your average arts and crafts! We'll be making lava lamps, tattoo sleeves, comic book wallets, and more cool stuff. Come and check it out! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| AniMondays | Monday, August 20, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Watch and discuss anime, eat popcorn, and hang out with other fans at our teen anime club! AniMondays will take place the third Monday of every month. BYOS (bring your own snack)! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Page Turners Book Discussion Group - August | Tuesday, August 21, 2012 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Join us for a discussion of WHEN SHE WOKE by Hillary Jordan (author of Mudbound). Commenting on WHEN SHE WOKE, Kirkus Review notes, | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the book in advance of the discussion. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| SCORE : Basic Website Optimization | Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults | ||
| Description: Need to optimize your Website on a shoestring budget? Attend this step-by-step workshop to learn how to get your website to be number one in the search engines without spending any money. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 22 |
| Teen Writing Group | Saturday, August 25, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Are you a writer? Bring your stories, poems, or manga to the teen writing group to discuss techniques, share your work (only if you want), talk about what inspires you, and writing in general! Light snacks provided; open to grades 6 - 12. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 23 |
| Totally Teen Tuesdays: Board Games | Tuesday, August 28, 2012 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Join us for some old school board games, food, prizes, and fun with your friends! Open to grades 6 - 12. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
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