Adults - Dayton Metro Library

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There are so many exciting arts
opportunities at your Library this
fall! Look for Check Out The ARTS
programs with this designation:
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Exploring Art Forms: Collage
Wednesday, 9/9, 10:00-11:00 a.m. DVAC
artist Marsha Pippenger leads a hands-on
workshop on creating a collage of your
own. Materials provided. Adults 55+ *
Sing Your “Part” Out!
Tuesday, 9/15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Are you
a Lead, Bass, Tenor or Baritone? The
Miami Valley Music Men will help you
discover your part. Enjoy a performance
and harmonize with us!
Exploring Art Forms: Mobiles
mobile artist Matt Burgy leads participants
in creating their own wire mobile to take
home. Materials provided. Adults 55+ *
Cold Serial: The Jack
the Strangler Murders
Thursday, 10/22, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Author Brian Forschner began
researching his great-aunt’s
murder and uncovered a
century-old murder mystery
in Dayton. His new book
Cold Serial tells the tale.
Green Screen Technology
Thursday, 9/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn how
to transport your film subject to different
locations using graphic backgrounds and
the magic of green screen. Presented by
DATV. Adults/Teens. *
Preventing Financial Exploitation:
A Panel Discussion
Monday, 9/14, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Panelists
from Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.,
Adult Protective Services and Day Air
Credit Union talk about the growing
problem of financial exploitation and
answer your questions.
Sew a Mug Rug
Tuesday, 9/15,
6:30-8:00 p.m. Use
the new Textiles
Maker Kit to sew a
mug rug – they make
great Christmas gifts! *
Mysteries Under Discussion
Tuesdays, 9/22, 10/27, 11/24,
6:30-8:00 p.m. Talk about a different
mystery novel each month, and learn
about the author’s background too.
Modern Minimalism:
malism: When
Less is More
Saturday, 10/3, 10:30-12:00
p.m.
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Professional organizer Rose Lounsbury
focuses on how the age-old philosophy
“less is more” can improve our modern,
busy lives.
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Saturday, 10/10, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Part
history and part musical analysis,
America’s only professional Beatles
scholar Aaron Krerowicz explores the
music of the Beatles.
Cold Serial: The Jack the
Strangler Murders
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Forschner began
researching his
great-aunt’s murder
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Guitarist Danny Voris
Saturday, 11/21, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Enjoy
the sounds of classical guitar.
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The Barney & Smith Car Company
Thursday, 9/3, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Scott
Trostel shares the story of the
manufacturer of quality passenger
and freight cars in Dayton for more
than 70 years.
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Modern Minimalism: When
Less is More
Thursday, 10/22, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
busy lives.
Maker Kit: Electronics &
Paper Craft
Thursday, 11/12, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Make custom cards with LED elements
to light up someone’s life! *
Christmas Craft
Thursday, 12/3, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for
an evening of holiday cheer and crafting. *
Guitarist Eric Loy
Saturday, 12/12, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Jazz,
classical, rock - Eric Loy plays it all.
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Say Hi to Dolly!
Tuesday, 11/17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. It’s so
nice to have you back where you belong!
Learn about the Brookville Community
Theatre, meet performers in costume
and enjoy excerpts from their upcoming
musical, “Hello Dolly!”
Tuesday, 9/29, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Are you a
Lead, Bass, Tenor or Baritone? The Miami
Valley Music Men will help you discover
your part. Enjoy a performance, then
harmonize with us!
The Golden Age of Country
Music
Thursday, 12/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Enjoy some toe-tapping, boot-kicking
country and bluegrass music with a live
performance by The Corndrinkers.
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Be A Neighborhood
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Thursday, 10/8,, 6:00
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Burkhardt Book Club
Thursdays, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17,
3:00-4:00 p.m. Join us for good books
and good conversation.
Maker Kit: Sewing
Monday, 9/21, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Wednesday,
9/23, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, 9/24,
6:00-7:00 p.m. Explore and experiment
with the tools in our Textiles Maker Kit.
Home Décor: Sew Your Own
Table Decorations
Saturday, 10/17, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Learn
how to make a 10-minute table runner,
matching napkins and quilted place mats
with a festive Thanksgiving theme. *
Poetry of the People
Tuesday, 10/20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Novice
and experienced writers - share your
work, get feedback and gain a better
understanding of the spoken word art
form. Learn about the genre, its pioneers
and the impact of spoken word on history.
Presented by Metaphorically Speaking.
FREE, HANDS-ON
COMPUTER CLASSES
Whether you’re a beginner with
no computer experience at all,
you want to get the most out of
your portable device, or you want
to learn more about software or
systems, the Library has classes
for you. Ask at your Library about
one-on-one assistance, or attend
a class at any of these Libraries
this fall: East, Huber Heights, Main
(Temporary Location), Miamisburg,
Trotwood, West Carrollton and
Wilmington-Stroop.
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Intro to Proposal Writing
Wednesday, 10/28, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/24, 3:00-5:00 p.m. This class
from the Foundation Center provides
an overview of writing a standard grant
proposal including the basic elements;
“do’s” and “don’ts” and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no. *
Intro to Fundraising Planning
Tuesday, 12/1, 3:00-5:00 p.m. If your
organization has never developed a
fundraising plan, this session is for
you. Take stock of your organization’s
strengths, set fundraising goals,
identify funding partners and prepare a
fundraising plan and calendar. *
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Ask about free, hands-on computer
classes available at this location.
Less is More
Monday, 9/28, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Professional
organizer Rose Lounsbury focuses on how
the age-old philosophy “less is more” can
improve our modern, busy lives.
Crafting with Christine
Thursdays, 10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 10:0011:00 a.m. Create seasonal crafts and
jewelry. All materials provided. *
Dance to the Music of the
Corndrinkers
Thursday, 10/1, 6:30-8:00 p.m. The
Corndrinkers, along with dancer Beth
Wright and barn dance caller Ceal
Turnbull, explore traditional country
music and dance styles. Kick up your
heels and learn some basic dance steps!
Banned Books: One
Writer’s Experience
Thursday, 10/1, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Local author Trudy Krisher presents
a brief history of banned
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challenged books and
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shares the story of her
own book, Spite Fences,
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at a school in Vermont.
Tuesday, 10/13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Are
you a Lead, Bass, Tenor or Baritone?
The Miami Valley Music Men will help you
discover your part. Enjoy a performance,
then harmonize with us!
Mindful Home Organizing:
Taking the First Step
Tuesday, 11/3, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Take
the first steps to create a simpler,
happier life. Learn life skills that will
help anyone break bad habits and
feel more calm and in control.
Guitarist Keith Lykins
Saturday, 10/3, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Ke
Keith
Lykins plays finger-style slap guitar on
steroids!
Intro to Finding Grants
Wednesday, 10/21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/17, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Learn
what funders are looking for in nonprofits
and how to find potential grants, including
the 10 most important things you need
to know, based on the expertise of The
Foundation Center.
Genealogy Consultation
Thursday, 9/10 and Monday, 12/7.
Call to schedule a free, 45-minute
one-on-one session between 10:00 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. The
Genealogy Librarian
will help you get
started or dig
deeper into your
family’s history. *
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Stitch ‘n Chat
Wednesdays, 9/2-12/30 p.m., 1:003:00 p.m. All types and levels of needle
artists are invited to work on a current
project or start a new one.
“Improv” Your
Communication Skills
This is your chance to improve
your communication skills in the
least boring way possible with
improv comedy exercises! No
comedy skills needed, just relax
and learn improv comedy from
professionals. For adults.
Monday, 12/7, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at
Black Box Improv Theater, 518 E.
Third Street, Dayton.
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How to Discover Your
House History
Monday, 9/7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Betsy
Wilson tells how to find your home’s past
through deeds, tax records, newspapers,
the census, city directories and other
resources.
HUBER HEIGHTS GROWS:
GARDENING PROGRAMS
Seed Saving
Thursday, 9/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn
the basics of collecting and saving
seeds, as well as ‘wet process’ and ‘dry
process’ seeds to keep your garden
growing year after year. Attendees will
take some seeds home with them.
Canning and Freezing Fruits
and Vegetables
Monday, 9/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn
the basics of home food preservation
from Pat Holmes, certified Family and
Consumer Sciences Educator at the
OSU Extension Office.
3rd Annual Seed and Perennial
Plant Swap
Saturday, 10/3, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite plants and openpollinated seeds, labeled and ready to
swap! Learn about community gardens,
donate seeds, browse the seed
collection and get involved! Registration
requested; walk-ins welcome.
Genealogy for Grandma,
Grandpa & Me
Monday, 9/14, 6:30-8:00 p.m. This
hands-on, intergenerational program
is designed to introduce 10-18 year
olds and their grandparents to family
history using charts, trees, name
books, websites and more.
workshop on creating a collage of your
own. Materials provided. Adults 55+ *
(at the Huber Heights Senior Center,
6428 Chambersburg Rd.)
Tea & Mystery Book Discussion
Thursdays, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17,
7:00-8:15 p.m. Mystery lovers meets for
coffee, tea, snacks and good discussion.
Guitarist Mike Sedmak
Saturday, 9/19, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Enjoy
the calming sounds of smooth jazz and
classic rock instrumentals.
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Introduction to Television
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Thursday,
9/24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. From
camera operation to direction, learn
the key roles in television production
ffrom DATV. Get a hands-on look at a
professional video camera and learn the
basics of filming a TV show. Adults/Teens. *
Super Systems: Organizing
for a Stress-free Life
Monday, 10/5, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn
practical, doable organization systems to
feel more in control of all aspects of your
life, inside and outside your home.
Cooking with Chef Del Sroufe:
The China Study Quick & Easy
Cookbook
Thursday, 10/8, 6:00- 8:15 p.m. Chef Del
Sroufe discusses his latest book, The
China Study Quick &
Easy Cookbook, which
provides menu plans,
pantry lists and more
than 100 plant-based
recipes. Books will be
available for purchase
and signing.
Seed Sorting Social!
Tuesday, 10/20, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Help
sort, label and organize our seed
donations. Meet other seed savers,
share success stories and 2016 garden
plans. Refreshments provided.
Lessons from the Soil
Saturday, 11/7, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Kristen
Lauer, Education/Information Specialist,
Montgomery Soil & Water Conservation
District, talks about what they do and
what they’ve learned in their 70+ years
of working with conservation.
Urban Farming
Tuesday, 11/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn
the evolution of Windy Hill Urban Farm
from a typical suburban lot to the
thriving food machine it is today.
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Symbols and
Representations
Monday, 10/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Have
you ever wondered about the meaning
of designs carved on old gravestones?
Learn what they say about both the
deceased and society at the time.
home. Materials provided. Adults 55+. *
(at the Huber Heights Senior Center,
6428 Chambersburg Rd.)
Candle and Soap Making 101
how to make soap using a pre-made base
and how to make your own from scratch. *
Will Rogers: The Original Roping
Fool
Monday, 10/26, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Will
Rogers was one of the most famous
American media stars of the 1920s and
30s, and he was also a pioneer in the art
of the lariat. Expert ropesman Doug Smith
demonstrates some of Rogers’ tricks and
techniques. Families welcome.
Ancestry.com
Thursday, 11/5, 6:30-8:00 p.m. This
workshop for the novice highlights some
of the most useful databases contained
within the Ancestry Library Edition
subscription website.
Less is More
Monday, 11/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
busy lives.
Winter Holiday Open House
with St. Nicholas
Wednesday, 12/23, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Bring the family for live music, cookies,
cocoa and gift ideas. St. Nicholas
is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m.
Remember your cameras!
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Tuesday, 9/1, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Are you
a Lead, Bass, Tenor or Baritone? The
Miami Valley Music Men will help you
discover your part. Enjoy a performance,
then harmonize with us!
In Our Backyard: A History
of the City of Moraine
Tuesday, 9/8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The City of
Moraine celebrates its 50th Anniversary
this year! Learn about historical marker
sites and the rich history of Moraine, from
the Wright Brothers Seaplane Base to the
first school and church.
WRITING SERIES
at Kettering-Moraine
See other Writing Series programs at the
Wilmington-Stroop Branch Library.
Writing a Novel or Short Story:
Where Do I Start?
Thursday, 9/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Let’s
talk genre, storyboarding, point of view,
setting, conflict and research with Molly
Jebber, author of Change of Heart and
three other titles. Bring a pen and paper
for quick writing exercises and leave
ready to start writing!
Writing Poems: Getting Started
and Getting Published
Monday, 9/21, 6:30-8:20 p.m. Dr. David
Garrison, named Ohio Poet of the Year
for his recent book Playing Bach in the
D.C. Metro, presents this workshop
on writing poetry. Garrison has taught
poetry workshops at Antioch University,
the University of Dayton and Sinclair
Community College.
Warm Comforts Quilt Group
Mondays, 9/21 & 10/5, 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Working with donated
materials, create quilts, wheelchair
and walker bags, pet beds and more
for donation to those in need.
Your Family Time Capsule
Tuesday, 9/22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. What
would you say to yourself and your family
20 years from now? Would you leave
photographs, notes and mementos for a
future reunion? What will your family be
like in 2035? Join our Genealogy Librarian
and plan this gift for your future.
The Oakwood Street Railway,
1871-Present
Tuesday, 9/29, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tom
Morrow discusses the beginning of the
Oakwood Street Railway as a horsecar
in 1871, its transition to electric powered
streetcars in 1895 and the trolley (and
diesel) buses of today.
Photo Transfer Workshop:
Kettering History Edition!
Monday, 10/5, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Bring
your photographs, yearbooks and other
photographic memories from the early
years of Kettering and share stories while
learning to transfer your images onto a
keepsake box. Items will be documented
as part of the “Suburbanscapes: Art
Beyond the Metropolis” series at
Rosewood Arts Centre. *
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Wright Brothers Seaplane
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Tuesday, 10/6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This
presentation focuses on the
engineering marvel of
hydroplane technology.
See vintage photos of the
Wright Brothers testing
their hydroplanes along the
Miami River in Moraine and
West Carrollton.
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DCDC Dance Celebration
Tuesday, 10/6, 6:00-7:30 p.m. With hand
gestures, dance moves and the soulful
sounds of Motown, watch entertaining
works by the world-class Dayton
Contemporary Dance Company., then join
in and dance with us! Families welcome.
Learning the Ropes
Thursday, 10/15, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Doug
Smith shares the history of cowboys and
roping and teaches an introduction to the
art of spinning a rope. Everyone gets to
spin! Families.
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Pub-Lit at Brixx
Tuesdays, 9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 7:008:30 p.m. Join us for a drink or dinner
and talk about a different offbeat book
each month. 9/1: Giovanni’s Room by
James Baldwin. 10/6: Half Resurrection
Blues by Daniel Jose Older. 11/3: Vicious
by Victoria Schwab. 12/1: A Natural
History of Dragons by Marie Brennan.
Brixx Ice Company is located at 500 E.
First St., Dayton, a few blocks from the
Main Library.
SCORE Small
Business Counseling
Fridays, 9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4,
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The Dayton
Chapter of SCORE offers free one-on-one
sessions for anyone considering starting
their own business or needing help with
an existing business. *
Market Research That Won’t
Break the Bank
Tuesday, 9/8 and Wednesday, 12/9,
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Knowing as
much as possible about the customers
your business serves is critical to your
small business success. The Library’s
Business Specialist helps you get the
info you need. Sponsored by the SBDC
at The Entrepreneurs Center, 714 East
Monument Avenue, Dayton. Call (937)
281-0118 to register. *
Lunch and Learn at TEC
Tuesdays, 9/8, 10/13, 11/10, 12:001:30 p.m. Bring your lunch to the
Entrepreneurs Center, 714 East
Monument Avenue, Dayton, and enjoy
an hour of enlightening discussion
and information. September: Federally
Certified Navigator Megan Massey
shares the ins-and-outs of SHOP
program. October: The Minority Business
Assistance Center. November: Nonprofit
resources at the Library and SCORE
mentoring for nonprofits. *
Banned Books Celebrity Jeopardy
Monday, 9/28, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Test your
knowledge of censorship and general
trivia with authors Katrina Kittle and Trudy
Krisher, Dayton Daily News editor Ron
Rollins, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
music director Neal Gittleman, Director
of Muse Machine’s elementary program
Michael Lippert and Dayton Contemporary
Dance Company associate artistic director
Crystal Perkins. Our game focuses on
censorship and general trivia. Join us in
the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s
Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
planetarium and play along!
Story Slamm
Mondays, 9/28, 10/26, 11/30, 7:008:30 p.m. Six to eight presenters tell a
10-minute story on a different theme each
month. Best story of the evening wins a
prize! If you want to share a story, please
register in advance. All Story Slamm
events take place at Brixx Ice Company,
500 E. First Street, Dayton. *
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Saturdays, 10/10, 11/21, 12/5, 2:004:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of games,
from chess to Settlers of Catan.
Help Order Books for the Library
Thursday, 10/15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join
Jean Gaffney, Collection Development
Manager, as she takes YOUR suggestions
for the books YOU want!
Monday, 11/2, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Learn
what funders are looking for in nonprofits
and how to find potential grants, including
Foundation Center. *
Health Insurance: Information
& Enrollment
Thursday, 11/5, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday,
12/7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Uninsured or know
someone who is? A Certified Navigator
answers questions about the Health Care
Marketplace and Expanded Medicaid.
Individual enrollment assistance also
provided. Call HRS Erase at (937) 2227270 to register or for more information. *
Monday, 11/9, 2:00-4:00 p.m. This class
“do’s” and “don’ts” and how to follow
up - whether the answer is yes or no. *
Intro to Fundraising Planning
Monday, 11/16, 2:00-4:00 p.m. If your
organization has never developed a
fundraising plan, this session is for
you. Take stock of your organization’s
strengths, set fundraising goals,
identify funding partners and prepare a
fundraising plan and calendar. *
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Genealogy for Grandma,
Grandpa & Me
Tuesday, 9/15, 4:006:00 p.m.This hands-on,
intergenerational
program is designed to
introduce 10-18 year olds
and their grandparents to family
history using charts, trees, name
books, websites and more.
SCORE Small Business Start-Up
Orientation
Saturday, 9/19, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Join a SCORE instructor at this workshop
for entrepreneurs who want to start a new
business or nonprofit but don’t have a
clear understanding of where to begin or
how to proceed. Call (937) 496-8631 or
visit SCORE online to register. *
Found Music
Saturday, 10/17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Musician,
visual artist and educator Michael
Bashaw presents a hands-on, interactive
improvisation workshop using musical
instruments from a variety of cultures, plus
instruments made from found objects too.
Families and all ages. Presented by Muse
Machine.
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Own Table
Decorations
Saturday, 10/3,
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Learn how to make
a 10-minute table runner,
matching napkins and
quilted place mats with
a festive Thanksgiving
theme. *
Organizing Your Calendar for the
Holiday Season and the New Year
Tuesday, 10/13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Are
you experiencing Pre-Holiday Stress
Syndrome? This condition is brought on
by having too much to do in too little time.
Organize your calendar to make life less
stressful at the holidays and year round.
Genealogy 101: Getting Started
Thursday, 10/15, 3:00-5:00 p.m. This
introduction covers using family group
sheets, creating pedigree charts, setting
goals, information gathering, citing
sources and reporting findings.
Wednesday, 10/21, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
DVAC artist Marsha Pippenger leads a
hands-on workshop on creating a collage of
your own. Materials provided. Adults 55+ *
Poetry of the People
Tuesday, 11/3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Novice and
experienced writers - share your work, get
feedback and gain a better understanding
of the spoken word art form. Learn about
the genre, its pioneers and the impact of
spoken word on history.
Wednesday, 11/4, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. DVAC
Mobile artist Matt Burgy leads participants in
creating their own wire mobile to take home.
Materials provided. Adults 55+ *
Organizing Year-End Files
Tuesday, 11/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Now’s the
time to clean out your files! Maybe you
need to freshen up your filing system (or
create one). Learn how to maintain an
organized system that makes year-end
filing easy, saving you time and money.
Ancestry.com
Thursday, 11/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. This
workshop for the novice highlights some
of the most useful databases contained
within the Ancestry Library Edition
subscription website.
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Caricature Design
Monday, 11/23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn how
to highlight someone’s most distinctive
characteristics and turn a portrait into a
caricature. Presented by The School of
Advertising Art. Adults/Teens.
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Super Systems: Organizing for
a Stress-free Life
Tuesday, 9/1, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn
practical, doable organization systems
to feel more in control of all aspects of
your life, inside and outside your home.
55+ Unwind and Create
Thursday, 9/10, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Relax with
friends while painting your own masterpiece.
Visual Art Center of Preble County will take
you step by step through the process so
all skill levels are comfortable. Take home
a finished acrylic peacock painting when
you’re done. For 55+ *
Needle & Thread Quilt Club
Saturdays, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12,
2:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for fun projects,
conversation and show & tell.
New Lebanon Branch Book Club
Mondays, 9/14, 10/5, 11/2, 12/7, 7:008:00 p.m. Join our lively discussions on
a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles.
New Lebanon Branch Stitchers
Saturdays, 9/26, 10/24, 11/28, 12/26,
2:00-3:00 p.m. Work on a project and
socialize with other crafters.
The Two Lincoln Trains
Thursday, 11/12, 1:00-2:00 p.m. This is
the story of Lincoln’s journey by train
ain to
Washington in 1861, and his funeral train
of 1865. Both trains traversed different
routes through the Miami Valley region.
Guitarist Eric Loy
Saturday, 11/14, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Jazz,
classical, rock - Eric plays it all.
Say Hi to Dolly!
Monday, 11/16, 7:00-8:00 p.m. It’s so
nice to have you back where you
belong! Learn about the Brookville
Community Theatre, meet performers in
costume and enjoy excerpts from their
upcoming musical, “Hello Dolly!”
Attack the Stack: Organizing
Your Paperwork
Tuesday, 11/17, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Paper can
overwhelm your desk and counter space,
creating mental stress and chaos. Learn
how to create a manageable, workable
system so you can find the papers you
choose to keep.
The Rise and Fall of George
Remus
Thursday, 11/19, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Hear about America’s first millionaire
bootlegger, the man some believe was a
model for The Great Gatsby.
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Boo Discussion Group
Tuesdays, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 2:00Tuesda
3:00 p.m. Lively, monthly book discussion.
My Travels in England
Thursday, 9/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. The history
and landscape of England come to life as
Kathy Simcox, Field and
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Stream retail assistant,
shares her summer
travels through
London, Cambridge
and beyond.
Keeping the Keys
Thursday, 9/17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Designed
to help mature drivers remain road worthy,
this AAA program helps you evaulate and
improve your driving skills. This program
is designed not only for the mature driver,
but also their family.
Overview of Buying & Selling on
eBay
Monday, 9/21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. This
introductory course welcomes beginners,
those who need a refresher, or anyone
who wants to learn strategies to buy or bid
on eBay. The second half of the overview
focuses on selling.
Healthy Habits for a Healthier You
Thursday, 10/8, 1:00-2:00 p.m. A speaker
from the Alzheimer’s Association shares
research in the areas of diet and nutrition,
exercise, cognitive activity and social
engagement. Use hands-on tools to
incorporate recommendations into a plan
for healthy aging.
Tuesday, 10/27, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Author Brian Forschner began
researching his great-aunt’s
murder and uncovered a
century-old murder mystery
in Dayton. His new book Cold
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Dr. Dio Lewis and the Women’s
Temperance Crusade
Monday, 12/7, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Historian
Mike Williams describes the movement
that closed hundreds of saloons and the
man who was its catalyst, 19th century
feminist doctor Diocletian Lewis.
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The Rise and Fall of George
Remus
Tuesday, 9/29, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Hear
about America’s first millionaire
bootlegger, the man some believe
was a model for The Great Gatsby.
The Barney & Smith Car Company
Monday, 10/5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Scott Trostel shares the story of the
famous manufacturer of quality passenger
and freight cars in Dayton for more than
70 years.
Senior Solutions: Organize Your
Home Sweet Home
Thursday, 10/8, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Whether
you are downsizing or planning for a
simpler future, this seminar focuses on
the important things in your life: family,
friends, health, peace of mind and
cherished memories.
The 1913 Flood in the
Northern Valley Region
Thursday, 10/15, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Scott Trostel
recounts the
1913 flood
in a fascinating
tale of
destruction
beyond the
Dayton area.
Say Hi to Dolly!
Monday, 10/19, 7:00-8:00 p.m. It’s so
nice to have you back where you belong!
Learn about the Brookville Community
Theatre, meet performers in costume
and enjoy excerpts from their upcoming
musical, the classic “Hello Dolly!”
The Long Term Care Ombudsman
Thursday, 10/29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Ombudsman Office investigates
and resolves citizen concerns about
government agencies and advocates
for the rights of individuals in nursing
homes, assisted living facilities and
in-home care services. Ombudsman
Diane Welborn presents an overview.
Boss Kett: Ridgeleigh Terrace to
Yellow Springs
Monday, 11/2, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Charles
Johnson shares many of his personal
experiences working for “Boss Kett” as
a senior research assistant in the 1950s,
highlighting Kettering’s early years and
fascinating career.
Community Christmas Poem
Tuesday, 11/10, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Take turns reading a verse from Twas the
Night Before Christmas. The completed
community-participation poem will air on
DATV and YouTube. For adults, families
and all ages.
Kitchen Science Maker Kit
Monday, 11/16, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Learn
how to make an individual lasagna and a
dessert using our new Maker Kit. Enjoy
your creations after they’re made!
History, Mystery, Mayhem and
Murder
Thursday, 11/19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Angie
Hoshouer of Woodland Cemetery keeps
you on the edge of your seat with tales of
Dayton’s own bank robbers, counterfeiters
and murderers. Note, this program relays
actual accounts of murders that took place
in Dayton and is intended for a mature
audience.
Standing Against Violence
Tuesday, 9/29, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Stand
Against Violence encourages and
teaches forgiveness, mercy and peace.
Theo Makombe, a survivor of the 1994
Rwandan Genocide, shares his personal
experiences, factors that led to the
atrocities and how they can be avoided
in our society.
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Adult Book Discussion Group
Thursdays, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 6:457:45 p.m. Talk about good books with us!
Meet the Authors Behind the Pen
Saturday, 9/12, 2:00-5:00 p.m. A panel
of authors shares their writing experiences
and discusses their upcoming titles.
They’ll answer your questions and sign
their books too.
Creative Aging: Drawn Together
by Art
Mondays, 9/14-11/2, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Local teaching artist Teresa Olavarria
leads an 8 week drawing workshop for
adults 55+. Both absolute beginners and
those who dabble are welcome. Develop
basic drawing skills in various media while
engaging socially with fellow participants.
A public display and reception takes place
Saturday, 11/14, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Adults 55+ *
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Mondays, 9/14, 10/5, 11/2, 12/7,
2:00-3:00 p.m. Bring your supplies
and let’s go crazy!
Video Editing Basics
Tuesday, 10/6, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn how
to shoot video using a professional HD
video camera. Film and edit sample video,
add graphics and music too. Presented
by DATV. Adults/Teens *
Strangler Murders
Monday, 10/26, 6:30-8:00
:00 p.m. Author
Brian Forschner began
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researching his
and uncovered a
century-old murder
mystery in Dayton.
His new book Cold
Basic Clothing Repair
Monday, 11/2, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Learn
how to sew on missing buttons, repair
a hole in a pocket or sew a hem. All
supplies provided. *
Altering Fear: Collage and
Altered Book Workshop with
Krista Franklin
Saturday, 11/7, 2:00-4:00 p.m. ArtStreet’s
Krista Franklin leads a discussion about
the concept of “fear” on both a personal
and national level. Inspired by the
conversation, create small collages on
book pages that address fear as theme.
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Slavery, the 13th Amendment
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& What It Means Today
Saturday, 12/5, 2:00-3:30 p.m. 150
years ago, the 13th Amendment ended
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slavery in the United States - or did it?
Dr. Vernellia Randall, law professor at the
University of Dayton, discusses the impact
of the 13th Amendment in the South and
its continued relevance today.
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Preparing to Buy Your First Home
Monday, 9/28, 6:30-8:00 p.m. A local
financial advisor, a lender and a realtor
share their experiences working with
first-time home buyers. You’ll leave with
answers to all your practical questions.
Who’s In Charge…You or Your
Stuff?
Monday, 10/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Think
twice about the items you bring into your
home and what is truly important to your
life. Leave class armed with new ways to
deal with clutter.
Credit Matters!
Monday, 10/26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Obtaining
and using different types of credit is part
of almost every American’s financial
life, but it’s so easy to make expensive
mistakes that can follow you for a long
time. Learn how to borrow wisely.
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Christmas in
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Monday, 1
11/2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kathy Mola,
director of the Dayton Theatre Guild’s
directo
historical musical, “All is Calm, The
hist
Christmas Truce of 1914,” discusses the
true story of enemies who laid down their
arms for one extraordinary night of music
and peace.
Flyers in the Finals: Dayton in the
1967 NCAA Tournament
Monday, 11/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join
historian Mike Williams to relive the
Dayton Flyers’ greatest run in the Big
Dance under third-year coach Don
Donoher.
From the Shadow of JFK: The
Rise of Beatlemania in America
Monday, 11/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. America’s
only professional Beatles scholar, Aaron
Krerowicz, puts the Beatles’ first U.S. visit
in historical context, with emphasis on
how the assassination of John F. Kennedy
helped Beatlemania flourish.
Maximizing Social Security and
Optimizing Your Retirement
Monday, 11/23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. This
program is aimed at women who are
still many years from retirement. The
decisions you make TODAY will impact
how you live tomorrow. A certified financial
advisor helps you plan a secure future for
you and your family.
Strangler Murders
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researching his
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Monthly Book Club
Mondays, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14,
7:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for books,
snacks and conversation.
Costuming on the Fly
Saturday, 9/26, 2:00-3:00 p.m. What goes
into costuming a play? Dayton Theatre
Guild’s Carol Finley talks about theatrical
costuming and gives you hints on how to pull
together a Halloween costume by modifying
existing clothing and using thrift store
treasures. Adults/Teens.
The 1933 Arrest of John Dillinger
Monday, 9/28, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Steve
Grismer of the Dayton Police History
Foundation shares the story of Dillinger
in the Dayton area, including robberies,
romance and arrest!
In Our Backyard: A History of the
City of Moraine
Tuesday, 10/13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The City
of Moraine celebrates its 50th Anniversary
this year! Learn about historical marker
sites and the rich history of Moraine, from
the Wright Brothers Seaplane Base to the
first school and church.
The Queene’s Musicke
Saturday, 10/17, 3:00-4:00 p.m. A “Lady
in waiting” tells stories about Queen
Elizabeth I while Wind in the Woods
performs some of the most beautiful
music ever written.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman
Monday, 10/19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The
Ombudsman Office investigates
and resolves citizen concerns about
government agencies and advocates for
the rights of individuals in nursing homes,
assisted living facilities and in-home care
services. Ombudsman Diane Welborn
presents an overview.
Women of Woodland
Saturday, 11/7, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Angie
Hoschouer introduces some of Dayton’s
most interesting women in history, all of
whom are buried at Woodland Cemetery.
Wright Brothers Seaplane Base
Tuesday, 11/10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This
presentation focuses on the engineering
marvel of hydroplane technology. See
vintage photos of the Wright Brothers
testing their
hydroplanes along
the Miami River in
Moraine and West
Carrollton.
Preventing Financial Exploitation:
A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 12/2, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Panelists from Legal Aid of Western Ohio,
Inc., Adult Protective Services and Day
Air Credit Union talk about the growing
problem of financial exploitation and
answer your questions.
Acting Up!
Monday, 12/7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dayton
Theatre Guild’s Barbara Jorgensen invites
members of the audience to participate in
a Reader’s Theater. Bring your inner actor
to a friendly, fun space. No memorization
required! Adults/Teens.
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workshop on creating a collage of your own.
Materials provided. Adults 55+ *
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SCORE Small Business Start-Up
Orientation
Saturday, 9/5, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A
SCORE instructor leads this workshop
for entrepreneurs who want to start a
new business or nonprofit but don’t have
a clear understanding of where to begin.
Call (937) 496-8631 or visit SCORE online
to register. *
Arduino Parts 1 & 2
Saturdays, 9/5 and 9/12, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Interested in hobbyist electronics? Learn
the basics of Arduino in Part 1, then move
into creation of a simple working game
in Part 2. (Must attend Part 1 in order to
attend Part 2.) *
Mini Lasagnas in a Jiffy
Thursday, 9/10, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Assemble
and bake mini lasagnas using the
equipment in the Kitchen Science Maker
Kit. Adults/Teens. *
Book Discussion
Mondays, 9/14, 10/5, 11/2, 12/7, 6:308:00 p.m. Come for books, snacks and
conversation.
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Monday, 11/2, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Author Brian Forschner
began researching his
great-aunt’s murder and
uncovered a century-old
murder mystery in Dayton.
His new book Cold Serial
tells the tale.
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Tired of Renting?
about becoming a homeowner in a fun,
informative and interactive presentation.
If you have questions, we have answers!
Monday, 9/21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Learn what
funders are looking for in nonprofits and
how to find potential grants, including
Foundation Center. *
Monday, 9/28, 6:00-8:00 p.m. This class
“do’s” and “don’ts” and how to follow
up - whether the answer is yes or no. *
WRITING SERIES at
Wilmington-Stroop
See other Writing Series programs at
the Kettering-Moraine Branch Library.
Re-Visioning: What to Do When
You Finish the First Draft
Saturday, 10/3, 2:00-3:30 p.m. The
first draft is complete, but it needs
work. Bring the opening of a piece
you’re working on for writing activities
to guide your way.
Dispatches from the Future
Saturday, 10/10, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Kameron Hurley, award-winning
author of the God’s War Trilogy, talks
about generating ideas for futuristic
fiction, the strange and funny business
of publishing and new science fiction
titles and trends.
Self-Publishing vs. Finding a
Publisher
Saturday, 10/17, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Carol
Cartaino has more than 40 years of
experience in the book business (10
years as Editor-in-Chief of Writers’
Digest books) to shed light on the
world of book publishing.
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Altered Book Arts
Saturday, 10/10, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Create
recycled art sculptures inspired by the book
The Repurposed Library. Each page has
infinite possibilities with folding, texturing,
g,
aging, painting and adding found objects.
Both the experienced and beginning artist
will enjoy this unique art form. Presented
by Rosewood Arts Center. *
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The Exploration Continues
Monday, 10/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Professional Paranormal Investigators
delve deeper into the world of the
paranormal. Join us for discussion
and never-seen-before evidence
gathered from their investigations
throughout Indiana and Ohio.
Ohio Spirits
Monday, 10/19, 6:308:00 p.m. Jim Kleefeld
is the author of over
20 nonfiction books
including Ohio Spirits.
He travels all over Ohio to
share strange artifacts
he has collected to bring his
talesof intrigue to life.
Haunted Ohio
Monday, 10/26, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Explore the haunted Buckeye State
with Sherri Brake, author of The
Haunted History of the Ohio State
Reformatory. See photos representing
the state’s dark history from frontier
massacres to modern day prisons and
other haunted locations.
SCORE Small Business Growth
Orientation
Saturday, 10/17, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Join a SCORE instructor for this workshop
designed for business owners and
executives who want to compete
aggressively and grow an already
successful business but don’t have a clear
understanding of how to proceed. Call (937)
496-8631 or visit SCORE online to register. *
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Cooking for One
On or Two
Saturday, 10/2
10/24, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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it’ cooking less or finding
creative uses for leftovers, this class
provides
helpful hints for cooking for
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Genre Fiction Fundamentals
Primer
Saturday, 11/7, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Local author Allison M. Dickson will
introduce you to the fundamentals of
writing fantasy, science fiction and horror
in this primer session. Make your stories
pop off the page and live in the minds of
your readers. *
Home Décor: Sew Your Own
Table Decorations
how to make a 10-minute table runner,
matching napkins and quilted place mats
with a festive Christmas theme. *
Time Management of Holiday
Meals
Monday, 11/9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. How can
you maximize your limited time so that
you can enjoy holiday meals with others?
Gain tips to bring out the joy of the
season.
Raspberry Pi
how to power up this small computer and
see what it’s capable of. *
“Improv” Your Communication
Skills
Monday, 11/30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Improve
your communication skills in the least
boring way possible with improv comedy
exercises! No comedy skills needed, just
relax and learn improv comedy from Black
Box Improv professionals.
The Dayton Philharmonic: Live
Christmas Music
Monday, 12/14, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Enjoy the
sounds of holiday music with Rich Begel
on trombone, Bill Burns on Bari-Sax and
Brian Cashwell on piano - all members of
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.

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