Library Events
| Attend one of the upcoming events below. You can also... |
| Genealogy Interest Group | Wednesday, June 19, 2013 |
| 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: 6 |
| Fun with Curious George | Thursday, June 20, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Curious George is very curious about our library and meeting all of you! Spend a few minutes with this naughty monkey, make fun crafts and play silly games! | ||
| Special Information: Don't forget to bring your camera! Please only attend one session. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Fun with Curious George | Thursday, June 20, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Curious George is very curious about our library and meeting all of you! Spend a few minutes with this naughty monkey, make fun crafts and play silly games! | ||
| Special Information: Don't forget to bring your camera! Please only attend one session. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Teen Writing Group | Saturday, June 22, 2013 |
| 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), and talk about what inspires you! Light snacks provided. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 14 |
| Dig Into Magic with Mike Hemmelgarn | Monday, June 24, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Dig into magic with our favorite magician, Mike Hemmelgarn! You're in for laughs and a few tricks! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Dig Into Magic with Mike Hemmelgarn | Monday, June 24, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Dig into magic with our favorite magician, Mike Hemmelgarn! You're in for laughs and a few tricks! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| AfterWords | Monday, June 24, 2013 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you've been reading! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesday: Bingo | Tuesday, June 25, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play Bingo while you spend time with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Tail Waggin' Tutors | Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | |
| Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Come to the library and read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International! Research has shown that a child's reading level and attitude towards reading significantly increases after reading to dogs. Schedule a 15-minute slot today with a librarian at the Children's Desk or call (937) 433-8091 | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| Heads In Books | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: 3rd - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Calling all bookworms! Join our book club for some fun reading with other kids your age. For this month's meeting, please read either a non-fiction or fiction book on Greek Mythology. Check our Kid's Bookclub page for book suggestions and more information. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Life - Size Candy Land | Monday, July 01, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Drop-in during the hours listed above for a chance to play a life-size version of Candy Land. Have fun and win candy while learning colors! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Uncorked | Monday, July 01, 2013 |
| Location: Rumbleseat Wine - 5853 Far Hills Ave | Time: 7:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adults | ||
| Description: Unwind with a glass of wine and a lively book discussion. Join us this month as we discuss The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards by Kristopher Jansma. Visit the Reference Desk to inquire about available copies. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Life - Size Candy Land | Monday, July 01, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Ages: For Preschoool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Drop-in during the hours listed above for a chance to play a life-size version of Candy Land. Have fun and win candy while learning colors! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesday: Gaming | Tuesday, July 02, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play video games like Just Dance 4, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl while you spend time with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| A Visit with Jamie Swenson | Monday, July 08, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Ages: For the Family | ||
| Description: Visit with Jamie Swenson, author of the newly published book 'Boom! Boom! Boom!' Listen to a reading and hear about the publishing process. Book sales and signing will directly follow the presentation. Book Sales provided by Barnes & Noble Dayton. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| AfterWords | Monday, July 08, 2013 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you've been reading! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesday: Bingo | Tuesday, July 09, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play Bingo while you spend time with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Tail Waggin' Tutors | Thursday, July 11, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Come to the library and read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International! Research has shown that a child's reading level and attitude towards reading significantly increases after reading to dogs. Schedule a 15-minute slot today with a librarian at the Children's Desk or call (937) 433-8091 | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| Teen Lock-In | Friday, July 12, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Join us after hours at the library for late-night fun including pizza, a scavenger hunt, gaming, and flashlight tag! | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 0 |
| Tail Waggin' Tutors | Monday, July 15, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Come to the library and read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International! Research has shown that a child's reading level and attitude towards reading significantly increases after reading to dogs. Schedule a 15-minute slot today with a librarian at the Children's Desk or call (937) 433-8091 | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| AfterWords | Monday, July 15, 2013 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you've been reading! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Page Turners Book Discussion Group - July | Tuesday, July 16, 2013 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult 18+ | ||
| Description: Join us for a discussion of QUIET: THE POWER OF INTROVERTS IN A WORLD THAT CAN'T STOP TALKING by Susan Cain (Non-Fiction 2012). From a CNN review: "Quiet, which is one of the hottest selling books in America right now and was featured as the Time cover story, is a reminder of the importance of introspection and solitude in our Facebook, Google+, and Twitter age of incessant updates, retweets, likes, and pokes." | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the selection in advance. Copies available via our library are limited, but may be obtained through SEARCHOHIO. Those needing special accommodation please contact the library. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Genealogy Interest Group | Tuesday, July 16, 2013 |
| Location: Woodbourne 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: 6 |
| Totally Teen Tuesday: Gaming | Tuesday, July 16, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play video games like Just Dance 4, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl while you spend time with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Dewey's Amazing Race | Friday, July 19, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: 3rd - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Have you ever wanted to participate in the Amazing Race and be in the library after closing hours? Join us for a race of your own! Travel around the library and complete tasks from all around the world. Maybe you will be the one to conquer the Dewey Decimal System! | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 0 |
| Look Out Below! A Family Storytime | Saturday, July 20, 2013 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Ages: For the Family | ||
| Description: Dig into reading with animals that love to be underground! Enjoy stories and a fun craft to take home! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Teen Writing Group | Saturday, July 20, 2013 |
| 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), and talk about what inspires you! Light snacks provided. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 17 |
| Star Wars: May the Force Be With You | Monday, July 22, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Calling all Droids, Wookies, and Jedi! May the Force be with you as you join us for the best Star Wars party around! Crafts, you must enjoy. Games, you must. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Star Wars: May the Force Be With You | Monday, July 22, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
| Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Calling all Droids, Wookies, and Jedi! May the Force be with you as you join us for the best Star Wars party around! Crafts, you must enjoy. Games, you must. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| AfterWords | Monday, July 22, 2013 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you've been reading! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Totally Teen Tuesday: Bingo | Tuesday, July 23, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM | |
| Ages: Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Description: Play Bingo while you spend time with friends, eat snacks, and win prizes! No registration necessary; space may be limited. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Baby Boogie | Wednesday, July 24, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Ages: 6 months - 36 months | ||
| Description: Boogie yourself silly with some of our favorite storytime songs and dances! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Tail Waggin' Tutors | Wednesday, July 24, 2013 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | |
| Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Come to the library and read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International! Research has shown that a child's reading level and attitude towards reading significantly increases after reading to dogs. Schedule a 15-minute slot today with a librarian at the Children's Desk or call (937) 433-8091 | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| Heads In Books | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Ages: 3rd - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Calling all bookworms! Join our book club for some fun reading with other kids your age. For this month's meeting, please read a book from your favorite genre. Check our Kid's Bookclub page for book suggestions and more information. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| AfterWords | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| Location: On Facebook | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Ages: All Ages | ||
| Description: Join us every Monday night on Facebook to talk about books with fellow book lovers. There are no assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about what you've been reading! | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Tail Waggin' Tutors | Thursday, August 01, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | |
| Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Come to the library and read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International! Research has shown that a child's reading level and attitude towards reading significantly increases after reading to dogs. Schedule a 15-minute slot today with a librarian at the Children's Desk or call (937) 433-8091 | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| The Basics of Point & Shoot | Saturday, August 03, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Ages: For Adults & Youth Aged 13 and Older | ||
| Description: Learn how to improve your photography using point and shoot digital cameras, tablets and phone cameras. Topics include: camera settings, lighting, focus, composition, shooting modes and more. Then use your new skills to enter the Beyond Point & Shoot Photo Contest! | ||
| Special Information: Jointly offered by the Library and the Centerville Arts Commission. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 87 |
| Beyond Point & Shoot | Saturday, August 03, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | |
| Ages: For Adults & Youth Aged 13 and Older | ||
| Description: Learn about different types of cameras and the pros & cons of each, camera settings (including ISO, white balance, aperture, etc.), lenses, exposure, tricky lighting and more. IE, Now that you've taken some great photos, Now What?! Then use your new skills to enter the Beyond Point & Shoot Photo Contest! | ||
| Special Information: Jointly offered by the Library and the Centerville Arts Commission. | ||
| Registration: *Required* | Spaces Still Available: 90 |
| Uncorked | Monday, August 05, 2013 |
| Location: Rumbleseat Wine - 5853 Far Hills Ave | Time: 7:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adults | ||
| Description: Unwind with a glass of wine and a lively book discussion. Join us this month as we discuss The Dinner by Herman Koch. Visit the Reference Desk to inquire about available copies. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Page Turners Book Discussion Group - August | Tuesday, August 20, 2013 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult 18+ | ||
| Description: Join us for a discussion of SHARP AND DANGEROUS VIRTUES by Martha Moody* (Fiction 2012). Commenting, Dayton Daily News columnist Vick Mickunas notes, [she] has conjured up an Apocalyptic thriller unfolding in an Orwellian Twilight Zone formerly known as the heartland of America. Just pretend it can't happen here. Prepare to be invaded." *The author Martha Moody will join us for the discussion. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the selection in advance. Copies available via our library are limited, but may be obtained through SEARCHOHIO. Those needing special accommodation please contact the library. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Tail Waggin' Tutors | Thursday, August 22, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Come to the library and read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International! Research has shown that a child's reading level and attitude towards reading significantly increases after reading to dogs. Schedule a 15-minute slot today with a librarian at the Children's Desk or call (937) 433-8091 | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| Tail Waggin' Tutors | Monday, August 26, 2013 |
| Location: Centerville Library | Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade | ||
| Description: Come to the library and read to a dog from Therapy Dogs International! Research has shown that a child's reading level and attitude towards reading significantly increases after reading to dogs. Schedule a 15-minute slot today with a librarian at the Children's Desk or call (937) 433-8091 | ||
| Registration: *Required* |
| Page Turners Book Discussion Group - September | Tuesday, September 17, 2013 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult 18+ | ||
| Description: Join us for a discussion of THE BLACK COUNT by Tom Reiss (Biography 2012). Here is the remarkable true story of the real Count of Monte Cristo -- slave, soldier, liberator, hero -- a stunning feat of historical sleuthing that brings to life the forgotton hero who inspired such classics as THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO and THE THREE MUSKETEERS. Winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the selection in advance. Copies available via our library are limited, but may be obtained through SEARCHOHIO. Those needing special accommodation please contact the library. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Page Turners Book Discussion Group - October | Tuesday, October 15, 2013 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult 18+ | ||
| Description: Join us for a discussion of GOOD OMENS: THE NICE AND ACCURATE PROPHECIES OF AGNES NUTTER, WITCH (Fantasy/Comedy 1990) by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. When a scatterbrained Agnes Nutter, Witch, goofs up a baby-switching scheme and delivers the infant Antichrist to the wrong couple, it's just the beginning of the comic errors in the divine plan for Armageddon which this fast-paced novel by two British writers zanily details. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the selection in advance. Copies available via our library are limited, but may be obtained through SEARCHOHIO. Those needing special accommodation please contact the library. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
| Page Turners Book Discussion Group - November | Tuesday, November 19, 2013 |
| Location: Woodbourne Library | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Ages: Adult 18+ | ||
| Description: Join us for a discussion of PROFILES IN COURAGE (Non-Fiction 1955) by John F. Kennedy. This is a 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning volume of short biographies describing acts of bravery and integrity by eight U.S. Senators throughout the Senate's history. | ||
| Special Information: Participants should read the selection in advance. Copies available via our library are limited, but may be obtained through SEARCHOHIO. Those needing special accommodation please contact the library. | ||
| Registration: Not Required |
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