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YOUR
DAYTON METRO LIBRARY.
PROGRAMS, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
JANUARY - APRIL 2015
DaytonMetroLibrary.org
YOUR JOURNEY
STORY
WORLD
IMAGINATION
JOURNEY
Contents
02
04
YOUR CONNECTION
PASSION
A Message from
the Executive Director
YOUR LIBRARY
Welcome 2015! The staff of your Dayton Metro
Library is proud to unveil many new things to you,
our loyal patrons, which we believe will enhance
your experience as you visit our Branches and
access our services. Not only will we dedicate
new buildings and unveil new services in 2015,
but we are also pleased to share the Library’s
refreshed brand, which more appropriately
represents our commitment to - and role in this community.
STORY
Tween Activities
Teen Activities
Adult Activities
- Nonprofit & Grant Programs,
page 25
- Get Organized Programs, page 27
- Programs for Small Businesses,
page 29
- Adult GED Classes, page 31
- Local History Programs, page 32
The Libraries for a Smarter Future plan
is well underway. This year, we will open
three new and/or renovated Branches
(Electra C. Doren, Miami Township
and Northwest), as well as our new
Operations Center, and be “under
construction” at the Main Library and
five other Branches (Brookville, New
Lebanon, Kettering-Moraine, Vandalia
and Miamisburg).
34 Computer Classes @ MAIN
Classes @ YOUR BRANCH
36 Computer
WORLD
39 Big Read Programs
YOUR INSPIRATION
YOUR STORY
YOUR WORLD
namesake, this project connects us to our past while
reminding us to constantly evolve and embrace new
strategic literacy endeavors.
Through our intensive facilities planning and
community input forums, we are taking the
opportunity to evaluate our services and rediscover
how our patrons experience the Library, now and
into the future. You’ve told us that the Dayton Metro
Library is central to your journey of personal discovery,
imagination, growth, connectedness, and selfimprovement. We fuse together boundless resources
with passionate and caring professionals who value
diversity of thought and backgrounds. And, we
know that the Library is an essential institution in this
community, tied to the region’s long term success and
prosperity.
PASSION
On January 3, exactly 87 years
after the building was originally
dedicated, the Electra C. Doren
Branch Library reopened to rave
reviews. Patrons explored many
new enhancements, including
technology, art, and dedicated
spaces, made possible by the
voters of Montgomery County
and several private funders,
including the Kiser High School
Alumni Association, Dayton
Children’s Hospital and The
Leslie C. Mapp Foundation,
as well as anonymous
donors.
INSPIRATION
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Main Library Open Sunday 1-5 p.m.
All Libraries are closed January 19 for M.L.K Jr. Day.
All Libraries are open February 16 for President’s Day.
Free sign language interpretation can be arranged for any Library
program by calling 937.496.8901 at least one week in advance.
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for Library
promotional purposes. Notify Library staff if you prefer not to be documented.
2 - Library News
YOUR JOURNEY
READING
YOUR PASSION
A Message from the Executive Director
Children’s Activities
- Early Childhood
LIBRARY HOURS
YOUR IMAGINATION
CONNECTION
Literacy, page 13
14
16
22
CONNECTION
YOUR LIBRARY
It is fitting that the Electra
C. Doren Branch is the first
to demonstrate several
of the new features that
will be incorporated in
all of our new facilities.
Following the innovative
spirit of the Branch’s
We hope you recognize all these ideals and
perspectives in our new brand mark. The new logo’s
cheerful colors spark bright ideas; its unique individual
shapes are necessary to make the whole. As you
study the lines, you may see an open book, or move
between the sense of an outward journey or final
destination.
You’ll also find that we’ve completely redesigned our
website (DaytonMetroLibrary.org) to align with
our new graphic identity and offer more user-friendly
content, making your access even better. In every
way, the Dayton Metro Library is moving forward with
a new promise to our community:
We are YOUR Dayton Metro Library. We bring people
of all ages and backgrounds together to discover
new things about the world, themselves, and each
other. We are advocates for exploration, champions
of literacy, and facilitators of
positive change.
Warmly,
Tim Kambitsch
Executive Director
ELECTRA C. DOREN
AND HER LIBRARY
THE ELECTRA C. DOREN
BRANCH LIBRARY TODAY
“There is no
one in Dayton,
young or old,
who does not
know what
Electra Doren
was to the
community…
here passed
one of the
really great
women of today.”
The Electra C. Doren Branch Library
continues to serve the Old North Dayton
community today. At a glance, it appears
much as it did when it first opened 87 years
ago, but make no mistake - this is a Library for
the 21st century. The first building to undergo
renovation in the Libraries for a Smarter Future
project, improvements and updates include:
•
•
•
– The Dayton News,
March 5, 1927
In January, 1928, the Electra C. Doren Branch Library opened
to great fanfare in the Old North Dayton neighborhood.
Electra Collins Doren, Chief Librarian for the Dayton Library,
had passed away in March of the previous year. To honor
her, the branch she had been planning was named for her.
It remains one of the few public buildings in the
United States named for a woman.
Electra Collins Doren was an innovator in the field of
Library Science and an influential woman at the turn
of the 20th century. She held prominent offices in the
American Library Association and the Ohio Library
Association. She was an advocate for women’s
right to vote. She was a respected and
beloved figure in Dayton.
During her tenure as Chief Librarian from 1896 to
1905, the first branch libraries opened and the first
book wagon served outlying areas. She started a
library training school, only the second of its kind in
the U.S. After a major reorganization, she opened
the library’s shelves to the public for the first time.
(Previously, only library workers could access the
shelves and retrieve items for the public.)
•
a bright new children’s program area
dedicated areas for adults and teens
a community room
enhanced technology including free WiFi & public computers
A new outdoor reading terrace features an original
art installation, the first of the ReImagining Works
commissioned by the Library through a generous
anonymous bequest. Sculptural steel images of Dayton
landmarks by artist Darren Kall are incorporated into the
terrace walls.
“It’s an honor for us to carry on the work Miss Doren
planned for this community so long ago,” said Jonathan
Cline, manager of the Electra C. Doren Branch Library.
“It shows how libraries can change and grow over the
years, bringing the past forward and embracing the future.”
A portrait of Electra Collins Doren hangs in the Library today.
“In a way,” Cline added, “We’re all still working for Electra.”
For more information about Electra and her contributions to the
profession of Library Sciences, women’s suffrage and women’s
equality, visit the Library’s Special Collections Department.
From 1905 to 1913, she served as the first Director of
the School of Library Science at Case Western Reserve
University. She returned to Dayton in 1913 to rebuild the
collection after the devastation of the great flood.
Her collection of women’s suffrage materials,
including diaries, scrapbooks and correspondence,
is the basis for our Women’s Suffrage Collection today,
one of the largest suffrage collections in the U.S.
In 1997, Electra C. Doren was inducted into
Dayton’s Walk of Fame, and in 1999 she was
inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame.
“While the Dayton public library will always be a monument to Miss Doren…
it will be gratifying to all of her friends to have her name perpetuated on the
newest and most modern branch library in the Dayton public library system.”
– Dayton Journal, November 13, 1927
Library News - 3
January - April 2015
children
BELMONT 496.8920
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/7-4/29, 9:4510:15 a.m. It’s never too early to
grow your child’s love of learning.
Your little ones will enjoy music,
rhymes, stories and fingerplays
designed just for them. Ages
birth-36 months and their families.
Family Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/7-4/29, 10:3011:15 a.m. Enjoy quality family time
with books, songs and activities
for parents and children to enjoy
together. Ages 2-5 and their families.
Lego Club
Tuesdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14,
3:30-4:30 p.m. Every month
is a new building challenge!
Your projects will be displayed
until the following month for
all to enjoy. Healthy snacks
provided. Ages 5-10.*
BROOKVILLE 496.8922
Family Lego
Night
Mondays, 1/5,
2/2, 3/2, 4/6,
7:00-8:00 p.m.
If you love Legos, you’ll love
this program. Build just
about anything you can
imagine with our Lego
and Duplo blocks.
Play really cool board
games too. Ages 3-12.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/13-4/28, 10:0010:45 a.m. and Thursdays,
1/15-4/30, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and
other fun learning activities
designed to develop the
language, literacy and social
skills your preschooler needs
for school success. Ages 3-5.*
4 - Children’s Activities
Toddler Tales I
Wednesdays, 1/14-4/29, 10:0010:30 a.m. This early literacy program is
geared toward very young children and
their parents or caregivers. We’ll share
music, rhymes, stories and fun. This
early session is intended for infants from
birth-approximately 24 months of age.*
Toddler Tales II
Wednesdays, 1/14-4/29, 11:1511:45 a.m. This early literacy program
is geared toward young children and
their parents or caregivers. We’ll
share music, rhymes, stories and
fun. This session provides a more
complex experience than our earlier
program, and is intended for children
approximately 24-36 months old.*
CD Art
Monday, 1/26, 7:00- 8:00 p.m.
Transform a few old CDs into
works of iridescent art. Ages 6-12.*
Handmade Valentines
Monday, 2/9-Saturday, 2/14. Drop by
during Valentine’s week and create a
card for someone special. Ages 3-12.
Kids Karaoke
Monday, 2/23, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Got musical talent? Let your voice
shine! Can’t sing? Don’t worry, we’ll
have a terrible song contest and see
which group sounds worse than
nails on a chalk board. Ages 6-12.*
Angry Bird Catapults
Monday, 3/9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Ready,
aim… build! Use stuff you can find
around the house to build your own angry
bird mini-catapult game. Ages 6-12.*
Royal Tea Party
Monday, 4/13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Transform yourself into royalty at our
evening tea party with dress-up fun,
games, crafts and more. Ages 3-8.*
*Please register in advance
Check out these New Winter Book Titles
This Orq:
(he cave boy)
Diary of a
Wimpy Kid:
The Long Haul
by David Elliott
by Jeff Kinney
BURKHARDT 496.8924
Lego Block Party
Mondays, 1/5-2/16 and 3/9-4/20,
4:00-5:00 p.m. Attention, Lego
enthusiasts: Bring the whole family
for an epic building bash. We’ll supply
the blocks - you supply the imagination.
Evening Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/6-2/17 and 3/10-4/21, 6:006:30 p.m. Support your child’s early literacy
development at this interactive family
storytime. Ages 6 and younger with a
caretaker. Older siblings are welcome.
Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/7-2/18 and 3/11-4/22,
10:30-11:00 a.m. Support your
child’s early literacy development
at this interactive family storytime.
Ages 6 and younger
with a caretaker.
Winter Movie Night
Thursday, 1/29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Watch a wintery movie and have
some popcorn too. Ages 5-14.
ELECTRA C. DOREN
496.8928
Family Story Time
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/28, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Have quality family time with books,
songs and activities for parents and
children to enjoy together. Children
are welcome to bring stuffed toys
and wear their pajamas.
Lego Club
Saturdays, 1/31, 2/28, 3/28,
2:00-3:30 p.m. Get together
with friends and see how
creative you can be. Ages 5-12.
Clifford’s Valentine Party
Saturday, 2/14, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
It’s a Big Red Valentine Party with
Clifford and friends, featuring games,
a craft, and snacks. Ages 3-12.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Monday, 3/2, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Read Across
America Day with stories,
cake, and more.
Captain Roy from the
Montgomery Sheriff’s
Department will be our
guest reader. Ages 12 & under.
Spring Break Bingo
Saturday, 4/11, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Play Bingo
with your friends for fun & prizes. Ages 3-12.
Preschoolers will need adult assistance.
Paws to Read
Saturdays, 1/17, 2/28,
3/14, 4/25, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Did you know dogs love
stories? They do and they don’t mind
if you make mistakes! Read to a
wonderful pet from the Miami Valley
Pet Therapy Association.
A Very Seuss-y Storytime
Monday, 3/2, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Celebrate Dr.
Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America
Day with a special storytime and craft.*
DAYTON VIEW 496.8926
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/21-4/29, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun
learning activities designed to develop the
language, literacy and social skills your
preschooler needs for success. Ages 2-5.
Classic Games
Thursdays, 1/22, 3/26,
5:00-6:30 p.m. Enjoy
classic games including
chess, checkers, scrabble,
and card games.
Ages 5-17.
Children’s Activities - 5
EAST 496.8930
Tuesdays, 1/13-4/14, 10:0010:45 a.m. Join us for stories,
songs, crafts, and other fun
learning activities designed
to develop the language,
literacy and social skills
your preschooler needs
for school success.
(No storytime on 2/17.)
Craftmania
Mondays, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Join us each month to spark your creativity
and make a crafty masterpiece.
Spring Break Bingo
Monday, 3/30, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Spend
some time on your day off playing
Bingo for prizes. Bring a snack if you like.
Board Game Boogie
Wednesday, 4/1, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Play your favorite board game and
listen to music while you play. We have
plenty of board games and music CDs,
but feel free to bring a favorite with you.
FT. McKINLEY 496.8932
Gaming Night
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6,
4:00-6:00 p.m. Play video games or
board games and have snacks too.
Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs and other fun
child needs for school success.
HUBER HEIGHTS 496.8934
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, 1/7- 4/29, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Join us for an award-winning early literacy
program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets,
musical instruments and more to stimulate the
learning process of babies and toddlers. Ages
birth-24 months with a parent or caregiver.
Tadpole Tales
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/28, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Hear great stories, sing songs and make a
craft. Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver.
Leapfrogs Storytime
Thursdays, 1/8- 4/30, 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Stories, music and more for children
ages 4-5. Groups.*
Family Storytime
Thursdays, 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/23,
6:30-7:30 p.m. Have quality family time
with books, songs and activities for
parents and children to enjoy together.
Homeschool Meet-Up
Tuesdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14,
2:00-3:00 p.m. Attention homeschool
kids and parents: meet at the Library!
Call or visit for details on each month’s
topic and activity. Grades K-6.
Saturday Puppet Shows
Saturdays, 1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 11:0011:30 a.m. Stop in for a fun puppet show.
Frozen Party
Saturday, 1/24, 11:00 a.m.-noon.
Games, crafts, and all sorts of Frozen fun!
Watch the Movie
Saturday, 1/24, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
After the Frozen party, stick around to
watch the movie. Feel free to bring a picnic
lunch to eat. We’ll provide popcorn.
Valentine’s Day Party
Thursday, 2/12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Join us
for crafts and other Valentine’s Day fun.
Star Wars Party
Saturday, 3/21, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a
Star Wars celebration.
Recycled Robot
Contest
Tuesday, 4/14, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
What kind of robot can you
make out of recycled
materials? We’ll put the
finished creations on display.
On Earth Day, April 22, we’ll
announce the winning robots.
All materials provided.
Dr. Seuss Day
Monday, 3/2, all day. Join us for
Dr. Seuss crafts, games, and more.
Waiting is
Not Easy
The Book with
No Pictures
by Mo Willems
The Little Read
Monday, 3/2-Saturday, 4/18.
While your parents enjoy
The Big Read, we’ll have fun with
The Little Read! Pick up a copy of
our Little Read book, Alexander and
the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad
Day. Answer a few questions about
the book and you’ll win a prize.
Little Read Celebration
Saturday, 4/18, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Celebrate the end of the Little Read by
watching the movie version of our Little
Read book. We’ll provide the popcorn.
KETTERING-MORAINE
496.8938
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/13-4/14, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
and 1:30-2:15 p.m. Join us for stories,
songs and other fun learning activities
designed to develop the language, literacy
and social skills your preschooler needs
for school success. Ages 3-5 years.
Mother Goose
on the Loose
Wednesdays, 1/14-4/15,
10:00-10:45 a.m. and
11:00-11:45 a.m. Join
us for an award-winning
early literacy program that
uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical
instruments and more to stimulate the
learning process of babies and toddlers.
Ages 3-24 months. Advanced
registration recommended but
drop-ins are welcome.
Lego Club
Tuesdays, 1/27, 3/17 and Saturdays,
2/28, 4/11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come to the
Library for an afternoon of Lego fun. Bring
a baseplate if you have one. We’ll display
your creations for all of Kettering to see. Fun
for the whole family. Advance registration is
preferred but drop-ins are welcome.
Paws to Read
Wednesdays, 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 4:005:00 p.m. Did you know dogs love stories?
They do - and they don’t mind if you make
mistakes! Read to a wonderful pet from the
Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association.
Movie Monday
Monday, 2/16, 3/30, 3:00-4:30 p.m. The whole
family is invited to watch a movie on the big
screen. Popcorn & juice will be served.
Bingo!
Wednesday, 2/4, 3/4, 3:30-4:30 Play
Bingo and win small prizes. Ages 7-12.
Kids Advisory Board (KAB)
Tuesdays, 3/10, 4/14, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Would you like to help the Library come
up with cool new ideas for programs and
activities? Join the Kids Advisory Board
(KAB) for ages 10-12. We want your input!*
by B.J. Novak
MADDEN HILLS 496.8942
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/14-4/29, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
learning activities designed to develop
the language, literacy and social skills
your preschooler needs for school
success. Ages 3-5.
A Snowy Day Activity
Saturday, 1/24, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Get snowed in at the Library with fun snow
stories, games and treats. Ages 5-12.
Spread the
Love and Pay
It Forward
Saturday, 2/21,
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Create blessing bags and
learn about giving to others.
Discover the simple daily
steps that show small acts
of kindness. Ages 5-12.
March Movie Matinee
Saturday, 3/21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Relax
and enjoy a good movie at the Library.
Snacks will be provided. Ages 5-12.
Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 1/15-4/16, 10:00-10:30 a.m.
and 11:00-11:30 a.m. It’s never too
early to grow your child’s love of learning.
Your little ones will enjoy music, rhymes,
stories and fingerplays designed just
for them. Ages 18-36 months.
Family Storytime
Thursdays, 1/15-4/16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
songs and activities for parents and
children to enjoy together.
Madden Hills Activities continued
Wii / Just Dance
Saturday, 4/18, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Show off your dance moves in a friendly
Wii dance competition. Ages 5-12.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP 496.8944
Mother Goose Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/7-4/29, 9:45-10:15
a.m. Join us for an award-winning early
literacy program that uses rhymes, songs,
puppets, musical instruments and more to
stimulate the learning process of babies
and toddlers.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/7-4/29, 10:45-11:15 a.m.
preschooler needs for school success.
MIAMISBURG 496.8946
Tuesdays, 1/20-4/7, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m.-noon. Thursdays,
1/22-4/9, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Join us
for an award-winning early literacy
program that uses rhymes, songs,
puppets, musical instruments and more
to stimulate the learning process of
babies and toddlers. Ages 3 and younger.*
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, 12:30-1:15 p.m. and
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
1/6-4/29. Share stories, rhymes,
and songs that promote the love of
reading. Children may create a craft
to take home or enjoy a marionette show.
Once a month we’ll focus on STEM
activities. Ages 3-5 (siblings welcome).
Cryptids 101
Saturday, 1/24, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ever hear of a Yeti? What about the
Loch Ness Monster? Bigfoot? Want to
know more? Show up and have a good
time! Registration is recommended.
Sweet Science Candy Lab
Saturday, 2/14, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Make some sweet scientific
discoveries experimenting
with candy hearts and
other tasty treats.
Ages 7-12.*
Hooray for Dr. Seuss Day!
Saturday, 3/7, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Don’t be
a Grinch - Celebrate Dr. Seuss with us!
Registration is recommended.
Recycle Rex
Saturday, 3/28, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Get ready to
save the world with Recycle Rex. We don’t
want to become extinct like the dinosaurs,
so join our special guest, Suzie Geisler,
and find out how to help take care of our
world. Registration is recommended.
Geronimo Stilton Party
Saturday, 4/11, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Enjoy
games, crafts, activities, & cheesy snacks
inspired by the popular book series about
the adventures of Geronimo Stilton, rodent
newspaper editor. Ages 6-12.*
NEW LEBANON 496.8948
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs and other
fun learning activities designed to
develop the language, literacy and
social skills your preschooler needs
for school success. Ages 2-6.
Paws to Read
Saturdays, 1/17, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18,
3:00-4:00 p.m. Did you know dogs
love stories? They do - and they
don’t mind if you make mistakes!
Read to a wonderful pet from the
Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association.*
Movie Time at the Library
Wednesday, 4/8, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Watch a movie at the Library and have
some popcorn and drinks. Ages 5-9.
Mother’s Day Tea
Tuesday, 4/28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Moms and children of all ages
are invited to join us for a special
storytime and tea party in honor
of Mother’s Day. Each child will
receive a special take-home
craft to do with or for
Mom for Mother’s Day.*
For the Dogs Book Club
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Read the selected book (on your own or
with your parents). Then we’ll talk about the
book, share an activity, and read stories to
our furry friends from the Miami Valley Pet
Therapy Association. Grades K-2.*
¾ Book Club
Mondays, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13,
6:30-7:30 p.m. A book club just for third
and fourth graders. Join us for book
discussion, snacks, fun crafts
and activities.*
Fly Guy’s
Amazing Tricks
This Book Just
Ate My Dog!
by Tedd Arnold
by Richard Byrne
Valentine’s Day Stuffed Animal Party
Friday, 2/13, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Bring your
favorite stuffed animal to this Valentine’s
Day party and leave them in the Library
overnight. Pick them up the next day
and find out what they were up to
while you were away. Ages 4-10.*
Ain’t Gonna Paint
Friday, 3/6, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Listen to the book and
act out the story. Wear old clothes
and be prepared to be painted.
All supplies provided. Ages 4-8.*
Puppet Palooza!
Friday, 4/24, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a puppet play, then make
your own puppet. Ages 4-12.*
NORTHTOWN-SHILOH 496.8954
Storytime for Young Children
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
preschooler needs for school success.
NORTHMONT 496.8950
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/28, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
songs and activities for parents
and children to enjoy together.*
Storytime
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1/7-4/30,
10:00-10:30 a.m. Join us for stories,
songs and other fun learning activities
designed to develop the language,
literacy and social skills your preschooler
needs for school success. Ages 3-5. *
Babies and Books
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1/7-4/30,
11:30 a.m.-noon Parents or caregivers,
bring your little ones to the Library for
stories, songs, nursery rhymes and
fingerplays designed just for them.
For children birth to 36 months
with a caregiver.*
Family Book Club
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9,
6:30-7:30 p.m. A fun club for the whole
family! Join us to talk about books, have
dinner and play games. This club will
inspire your family to read aloud together.
For families with children grades 1-6.*
Homeschool Hour
Tuesdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14,
1:30-2:30 p.m. Talk about a different
book each month, then have fun with
an activity inspired by the book.
Pick up books at the Children’s Desk
a month in advance. Grades 1-8. *
Paws to Read
Fridays, 1/16 and 1/30 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Did you know dogs love stories? They
do - and they don’t mind if you make
mistakes. Read to a wonderful pet from
the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association.
This program is for all ages.
Thursdays, 1/8-4/30, 10:30- 11:00 a.m.
Join us for an award-winning early literacy
program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets,
musical instruments & more to stimulate the
learning process toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Kids’ Game Night
Mondays, 1/12, 2/16, 3/23, 4/27,
6:30-7:30 p.m. Play board games
and Wii Sports. Grades K-5.
Make Nature Crafts
Saturday, 1/17, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Make crafts that will help feed
wild birds in winter. Grades K-6.*
Laugh Out Loud Club
Thursdays, 2/5-2/26, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
This four week after school program will
encourage children to enjoy reading and
build literacy skills. Read and listen to
funny books, share reading activities and
play games. Grades 3-4.*
Northtown-Shiloh Activities continued
Valentine Bingo
Saturday, 2/14, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Celebrate
Valentine’s Day with your friends – play
Bingo and win prizes. Grades K-6.
Adventure Club
Thursdays, 3/5-3/26, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
This four week after school program
will help children enjoy reading and
build literacy skills. Read and listen to
adventure books, share reading activities
and play games. Grades 3-4.*
Family Puppet Nights
Mondays, 3/9 and 4/13, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Puppets + Stories = FUN! Grades
PreK-4 and their families.
TROTWOOD 496.8958
Toddler Tales
Mondays, 1/5-4/27, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Babies and toddlers will love a special
selection of books, rhymes, music, and
more at this weekly storytime for little
ones up to 4 years old.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, 1/8-4/30, 6:00-6:30 p.m. Join
us for stories, songs and other fun learning
activities designed to develop the language,
literacy & social skills your preschooler
needs for school success. Ages 4-6.
Engineering with the
Big Bad Wolf
Thursday, 1/8, 4:00-5:00 p.m. “I’ll huff
and I’ll puff…” Use our building materials
to create your own houses. See if yours
can stand up to our Big Bad Wolf.
Paws to Read
Saturdays, 1/17, 2/28, 3/14, 4/11,
1:00-3:00 p.m. Meet a Miami Valley
Pet Therapy Association pet and share
your favorite book with these furry friends!
Each child will have a 15-minute time slot
to spend with the pet.*
Eagle Eye Challenge
Thursday, 1/22, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Challenge
your eyes with our optical illusions and I
Spy games. Make your own I Spy tableau.
Lego Challenge Afternoon
Thursday, 2/5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Put your
creativity to the test. Lego blocks
will be provided, but your creations
will have to stay at the Library.
Valentine’s Day
Take & Make Craft
Saturday, 2/14, all day.
Stop in anytime to pick up
a sweet Valentine’s Day craft
in the Children’s Area.
Learning Tree Farm Presents:
A Farmer’s Life for Me!
Thursday, 2/19, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Special guests from
Learning Tree Farm will
talk about life as a farmer.
If you love farm animals,
there will be a special
surprise for you.
Celebrate Sharks
Thursday, 3/5, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Celebrate one of the coolest
underwater animals with games,
activities, and crafts. CHOMP!
Eric Carle Party
Thursday, 3/19, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Eric Carle’s art. We’ll
read our favorite Eric Carle stories
and try his unique style of art.
Spring into Spring
Thursday, 4/2, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Look forward to warmer weather at
our Spring into Spring Party. We’ll
have crafts, games, and activities
to help you warm up to spring.
Sink or Float: Titanic
Thursday, 4/16, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Join us
for a blend of history and science as
we discuss the Titanic and the science
behind its sinking. Explore buoyancy
and make your own boat to test.
Animal Appreciation Afternoon
Thursday, 4/30, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Are you an animal lover? Celebrate
your favorite critter this afternoon
with games, crafts, and more
VANDALIA 496.8960
Storytime
Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. and
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m., 1/29 - 4/2.
fun learning activities designed to
develop the language, literacy and
social skills your preschooler needs
for school success. Ages 3-6.
Evening Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/27-3/31, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
fun learning activities. Ages 3-8.
A Bean, a Stalk
and a Boy
Named Jack
Rush Revere
and the American
Revolution
by William Joyce
by Rush Limbaugh
Legos at the Library
Thursdays, 1/22, 2/5, 3/19, 4/23,
7:00-7:45 p.m. Try to outbuild your
friends at our monthly Lego challenge.
We’ll provide the Legos and other
supplies, all you need is your creativity.
Cookie and Cupcake Decorating
Monday, 2/9, 4:00-4:30 p.m. Decorate
cookies and cupcakes to give
away or enjoy yourself. We’ll
have a variety of frosting and
toppings. All supplies provided.
Read Across America
Monday, 3/2, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Join us as
we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with
guest readers from the West Carrollton
community. Refreshments provided.
Toddler Tales
Wednesdays, 1/28-4/8, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
It’s never too early to grow your
child’s love of learning. Your little
ones will enjoy music, rhymes,
stories, and fingerplays designed just
for them. Ages 18 months-2 years.
Groundhog Day Storytime
Monday, 2/2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Join us for stories, crafts, music, and
fingerplays. Snacks provided. Ages 3-6.
Celebrate Author
Mark Teague’s Birthday
Tuesday, 2/10, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Join us for a Mark Teague event with
stories, songs, and other fun learning
activities. Snacks provided. For ages 3-8.
Winter Puppet Shows
Monday, 2/23, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 2/24, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday,
2/26, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Hand puppet
shows with a craft for all ages.
Read Across America Day
Monday, 3/2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Celebrate the birthday
of Dr. Seuss with stories,
crafts, a movie, and
Seuss-themed snacks.
Ages 3-6.
Spring Puppet Shows
Monday, 4/6, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/7, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 4/9, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Hand puppet shows & a craft for all ages.
WEST CARROLLTON 496.8962
NOON Years Party
Friday, 1/2, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
Celebrate the New Year at our NOON
Years Party! Play games, have snacks,
and help us countdown to 12:00 noon.
Wiggle Worm Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/28, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Here’s a storytime especially for babies
and toddlers. We’ll read stories, dance,
sing songs, and finish with a craft.
Ages 3 and younger.
Rubber Duck Club Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/28, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
This storytime is for preschoolers
and their families. We will read
stories, play games, dance,
sing songs, and finish with
a craft. Ages 3-6.
Family Afternoon Movie
Saturdays, 1/10, 2/21, 3/21, 4/4,
2:30-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly
movie. Bring snacks, pillows and blankets
to make yourself comfy.
Ultimate Egg Hunt
Wednesday, 4/1, 4:00-4:30 p.m. We’ll hide
more than 300 plastic eggs throughout the
Library. Who will find the most?
WESTWOOD 496.8964
Games and Glitter
Thursdays, 1/8-4/30, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Game on! Craft on! Board and word
games, puzzles and craft supplies are
all available for an hour of fun in the
Children’s Area.
Guess What’s Poppin’
at Westwood
Tuesday, 1/20, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
It’s National Popcorn Day
(one day late). Taste and
smell delicious, buttery
popcorn, play a game
of corn hole, learn
some crazy, amazing
popcorn facts and take
in a good popcorn story.
What’s on Tap at Westwood?
Maple Syrup!
Late February through March:
It’s time to go tapping. We’ll tap
Westwood’s sugar maple tree
and, if Mother Nature is willing,
the sap will flow! We’ll
collect it and turn it into
golden maple syrup.
Westwood Activities continued
Pancakes, Patties and Syrup
Monday, 3/23, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sap has run, syrup is ready! It’s time to
enjoy the sweetness of Westwood’s sugar
maple tree with pancakes, sausage and
homemade syrup. Bring your appetite.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, 4/4, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Seek and you shall find! Bring your bag,
your best eyes and fastest legs and join
the hunt. Prizes and goodies for all. Egg
hunt will be outdoors, weather permitting.
WILMINGTON-STROOP 496.8966
Paws to Read
Saturdays, 1/3, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11,
1:00-2:00 p.m. Did you know dogs love
stories? They do - and they don’t mind if
you make mistakes! Read to a wonderful
pet from the Miami Valley Pet Therapy
Association. For grades K-4.*
Sensory Storytime
Saturdays, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 10:0011:00 a.m. This storytime is especially
geared toward children ages 3-8 with
ASD. We’ll sing songs, read stories
and enjoy a craft or activity. A parent or
caregiver must attend with each child.
Tuesdays, 1/13-4/14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
and Thursdays, 1/15-4/16, 10:0011:00 a.m. Join us for an award-winning
early literacy program that uses rhymes,
songs, puppets, musical instruments
and more to stimulate the learning
process of babies and toddlers.
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, 1/13-4/14, 7:00-7:30 p.m. Have
quality family time with books, songs and
activities for parents and children to enjoy
together. PreK-grade 2 and their families.
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/9, 4/6,
3:30-4:30 p.m. Expand your
preschooler’s math skills
using games, manipulatives
and stories. Ages 3-7.*
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, 1/14- 4/15, 9:30-10:00 a.m.
and 10:30-11:00 a.m. It’s never too early to
grow your child’s love of learning. Your little
ones will enjoy music, rhymes, stories and
fingerplays designed just for them.
Ages 22 months-3 years.
Winter Puppet Shows
Tuesday, 1/6, 7:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, 1/7, 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.,
Thursday, 1/8, 11:00 a.m.
Songs and puppet plays that
are fun for the whole family.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 1:00-1:30 p.m. and
Thursdays, 11:00-11:30 a.m. 1/14- 4/16. Join
us for stories, songs and other fun learning
activities designed to develop the language,
literacy and social skills your preschooler
needs for school success. Ages 3-5 years.
Preschool Math Club
Frozen Party
Thursday, 1/22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Do you love
the movie Frozen? Join us for a frosty good
time! Sing, play games, and make crafts all
inspired by the hit film. Ages 3-7.*
Maker’s Kit - Greeting Cards
Thursday, 2/12, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Just in time
for Valentine’s Day, create your own greeting
card that will light up a friend’s day. Use
traditional card materials and LED lights to
make your own Valentine. Grades 3-6. *
Maker’s Kit - Light Up Bracelet
Thursday, 2/19, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Use felt fabric, LED lights, and a battery
to sew your own light up bracelet.
No sewing experience required, just
a willingness to try. Grades 4-8.*
Dr. Seuss Bingo
Monday, 3/2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday with
a wacky game of Bingo. Children under
8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Petopia with SICSA
Saturday, 3/21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled
hour of learning about local shelter
animals. A guest will share facts, stories,
and activities about animal adoption.
Donations of items from SICSA’s wish
list (found at www.sicsa.org/wishlist)
are welcome.
Alpacas at the Library
Friday, 4/3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Hang out
with alpacas! Not only will you meet
some of these beautiful creatures,
but you’ll learn all about them and the
products they make. Families welcome.
Fun with Recyclables
Tuesday, 4/21,
3:30-4:30 p.m.
With Earth Day right
around the corner, join
us for crafting fun with
repurposed materials.
Grades 1-5.*
Spring Puppet Shows
Tuesday, 4/21, 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, 4/22,
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Thursday, 4/23,
11:00 a.m. A mix of songs and puppets
that’s fun for the whole family.
early childhood literacy
Here’s a list of books that
are good for dialogic
reading with preschoolers
I Ain’t Gonna
Paint No More
by Karen Beaumont
Dialogic Reading: Conversations
Pete the Cat:
I Love My
White Shoes
by Eric Litwin
with Preschoolers About Books
Researchers, policy makers, teachers and
parents agree: reading aloud to young children
is an important strategy to help them become
strong readers. But how you read aloud can
make a big difference. Here are a few simple tips
for making storytime a rich learning experience:
Find books that your child loves and
re-read them many times. Children learn
new vocabulary from the language of books
when they hear the words over and over in
meaningful contexts. If you come upon a word
you think might be new for your child, stop and
give a child-friendly definition and ask him or
her to repeat the word aloud.
Stop and ask questions about
the story as you read. Ask Who,
What, When, Where and Why questions to test
understanding. Encourage your child to tell you
the story. Young children need active experiences
when learning new things. When it comes to
language, this means they are doing the talking.
Try to avoid asking questions
that can be answered with one word.
Open-ended questions are effective: “What
is happening here?” “What do you think
Goldilocks’ mother would say about going into
the bears’ house?”
Ask questions that encourage your
child to relate their own experiences to
the events in the story. Look for books that
mirror your family activities. For example, after
a trip to the zoo, borrow books from the Library
about zoos. You’ll have lots to talk about!
When reading a book with repeated
phrases, stop and let your child fill
in the words: “Then I’ll huff and I’ll puff and
I’ll ……….” Let your child complete the sentence.
After you ask a question, wait up to
five seconds for a response. Young
children need more time to process questions
and frame their answers.
Expand on your child’s responses
by adding more information: “You’re
right, the brick house did not blow down…
a brick house is very sturdy.”
The Three
Bears
by Byron Barton
Owl Babies
by Martin Waddell
Abiyoyo
by Pete Seeger
Harry the
Dirty Dog
by Gene Zion
The Snowy
Day
by Ezra Jack
Keats
tweens
BROOKVILLE 496.8922
Trading Card Games
Saturdays, 1/10-3/21, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Play trading card games like Yu-Gi-Oh.
New to the game? We’ll teach you the
rules. Already play? Bring your deck
and let’s duel! Ages 9-12.*
Kids Video Gaming
Tuesdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14,
7:00-8:00 p.m. Are you a gamer?
Never played but would like to learn?
Come to the Library and play with
us. We’ll have different games
each month. Ages 8-12.
Rainbow Loom Charms
Monday, 3/30, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Bring your own rainbow loom and
we’ll create some great charms.
Bands provided. For ages 9-12.*
TCG Tournament
Saturday, 4/4, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Duel it
out with your friends, tourney-style.
Bring your deck or borrow ours.
Must attend Trading Card Games
programs to qualify for tournament.
Details at the Library. Ages 9-12.*
BURKHARDT 496.8924
Café
Video Game Night
Thursdays: 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5:006:30 p.m. Have some fun and challenge
your friends with your video game skills.
Ages 10-14.
Spirograph Art
Thursday, 2/26, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Draw amazing curving designs
with gears and wheels. Ages 10-17.
Wednesdays, 1/7-2/18 and
3/11-4/22; 4:00-5:00 p.m. Have
a snack, play a game, make a
craft, or just hang out with other
local tweens. Ages 8-12.
Tween Book Club
Tuesdays, 1/27, 2/24, 3/31,
4/28; 4:00-5:00 p.m. Read and
discuss a different graphic
novel every month. Ages 8-12.*
14 - Tween Activities
Tween Maker Time
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16,
4:00-5:00 p.m. After school fun
just for tweens ages 10-14.
KETTERING-MORAINE 496.8938
Tween Gaming at the Library
Wednesday, 2/18, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Join
your friends after school to play video
games on the Wii or PlayStation 2.
Have some snacks and relax. Board
games are also available. Ages 10-12.
Ugliest Cupcake Contest
Wednesday, 3/18, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
We provide the cupcakes &
decorations, you provide
the creativity. The ugliest
cupcake wins a prize.
Popcorn Taste Test for Tweens
Wednesday, 4/8, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
We’ll purchase several different
bags of popcorn in our city of Kettering.
Grab a handful of the warm, fluffy
kernels and determine who has the
best popcorn in the city! Ages 10-12.
MADDEN HILLS 496.8942
Pizza, Pages and Tweens
Thursdays, 1/22, 2/19, 3/19, 4/23,
6:00-7:30 p.m. Read a story, talk
about what will happen next and
have some pizza too. Ages 8-12.
Wii In-Between
Wednesdays, 2/18, 3/11, 4/8, 3:00-5:00
p.m. Play Wii on the big screen, plus
PS2 and snacks. Ages 9-12.
MIAMISBURG 496.8946
Club Book
Mondays, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13,
4:00-4:45 p.m. Here’s a club
with exclusive membership for
grades 5-8. Have some snacks
and talk about great teen fiction.
Soda Straw Weaving
Thursday, 2/19, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Learn to weave in a fun, different
way: use soda straws as your loom!
Please register by 2/16/15. Ages 10-14.
Paper Modeling
Monday, 3/16, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Make scale models from sheets
of paper that are cut, folded, scored
and glued together. Please register
by 3/11/15. Ages 10-14.
Arm Knitting
Origami
Thursday, 1/15, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Learn a new method of knitting
using your arms instead of
needles to make a fluffy
scarf. It’s an easy, fun
way to start knitting.
Please register by
1/12/15. Ages 10-14.
Thursday, 4/16, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Learn the traditional
Japanese art of paper
folding and make neat
designs to take home
with you. Please register
by 4/13/15. Ages 10-14.
The Unfairest
of Them All
Sky Raiders
by Brandon Mull
by Shannon Hale
NORTHMONT 496.8950
Super Bowl Party
Friday, 1/30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. We’re kicking
off early! Celebrate the biggest game of
the year. Wear your favorite team jersey or
t-shirt, answer trivia, throw the football with
Northmont High School football players
and enjoy snacks. Ages 8-12.*
TROTWOOD 496.8958
The Science of Shrinky Dinks
Tuesday, 1/13, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Thermoplastics are so amazing! See how
science can become a totally cool craft.
Rainbow Loom Afternoon
Tuesday, 2/10, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Make bracelets out of Rainbow Loom
bands. Instructions will be on hand
so you can learn a new pattern. Some
bands will be provided, but
feel free to bring your
own bands or loom.
March Madness Gaming
Tuesday, 3/10, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
It’s tournament time! Get in the
game and play video games with us.
Food Dehydration
Demonstration
Tuesday, 4/7, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
You’ll be amazed at all the different
foods we’ll dehydrate. Not sure
what food dehydration is?
Then you should definitely
come and be ready
to taste-test.
At the Library After School (ATLAS)
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/19, 3/5, 4/9, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Have some after school fun.
Watch movies, play games,
make crafts and so much
more. Each ATLAS
program features
something different,
so you won’t
want to miss out!
All supplies provided.
Tween Activities - 15
teens
BELMONT 496.8920
NERDFIGHTER
NIGHT
Thursdays
jan. 15-feb. 5, Feb. 19-apr. 30
6:00-7:00 p.m. (no meeting feb. 12)
Weekly gatherings where teens
can openly be nerds about what
they find exciting. A community
of such concentrated and heroic
awesomeness will quite possibly end
up making the world a better place!
BROOKVILLE 496.8922
What is T.A.G.?
(Teen Advisory Group)
Thursdays, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26,
3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Join the Teen Advisory Group and
share your ideas about teen books,
movies & programs. Have snacks
& play games too. Ages 13-17.*
C.A.T. Comics (Captured
Action Teen Comics)
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 3:005:00 p.m. Ever wonder what it
would be like to star in your own
comic? Join us and we’ll make you
a star... in C.A.T. Ages 13-17.*
Video Game Club
Fridays, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27,
3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Play some teen-rated video
games. We have card games and
board games too, plus snacks
and drinks. Bring your friends it’s game on! Ages 13-17.*
Blast Winter Blahs
Tuesday, 1/20, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Build your own mini-catapult
and use it for an indoor
snowball fight. Ages 13-17.*
16 - Teen Activities
Bro. C.A.Ts.
(Brookville Club
Anime 4 Teens)
Thursdays, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
hang with us otaku-style. This club is
all about anime, manga and Japanese
culture. Snacks provided. Ages 13-17.*
Stick Together
with Duct Tape
Tuesday, 2/10,
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Rings, bracelets,
necklaces and
more, all made
from duct tape.
Ages 13-17.*
Just Sing It!
Tuesday, 2/24, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Karaoke with your friends. Ages 13-17.*
Lego Robotics
Tuesdays, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17,
3:00-6:00 p.m. 3/24, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Let your “Mindstorm” with Lego
Robotics NXTs. Ages 13-17.*
Gameshow Roulette Library Edition
Tuesday, 4/7, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Featuring
Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Deal
or No Deal. Come for the fun, stay
for the prizes. Ages 13-17.*
BURKHARDT 496.8924
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14,
4:00-5:00 p.m. Let your voice be heard!
Help plan upcoming events and clubs.
Gain valuable volunteer experience
by sitting in on a meeting, completing
projects for your neighborhood, and
livening up the Teen Area.
Talk!
Teen
Thursdays, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26,
3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Join other international teens to
practice your English in a laid-back
atmosphere. All levels welcome.
Movie Night
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16,
4:00-6:00 p.m. Don’t waste your money
at the movie theater or kiosk. Save
your hard-earned cash and watch a
different blockbuster every month with
us for free. Popcorn will be served.
Teen Iron Chef - Get Mugged
Tuesday, 1/20, 4:00-5:00 p.m. If you
love cake, you’ll love cakes-in-a-mug
you can make in minutes. These little
cakes may be easy, but they don’t have
to be simple – go basic or go
wild with add-ins and toppings.
Make your cake and you
might win Teen Iron Chef.
Speed Dating
Tuesday, 2/17, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Let us
hook you up – with a book! Sample a
variety of books by going on speed dates,
rate your favorites, share your opinions,
and take some new books home with you.
Chocolate Party
Tuesday, 3/17, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Are
you a chocoholic? If so, join us for an
evening of chocolate fun. Play games,
do crafts, answer trivia, and more.
Environmentally Friendly Graffiti
Monday, 4/27, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Explore different forms of environmentally
friendly graffiti: leave a message with
moss and mud, color your world with
yarn bombing, make people look twice
with saran wrap sculptures, and
surprise people with kind bombing.
Hollow City
Panic
by Ransom Riggs
by Lauren Oliver
Monogrammed Valentine’s Day Mugs
Tuesday, 2/10, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Make a gift for that special someone
in your life, and personalize it. We’ll
monogram mugs in unique ways.*
ELECTRA C. DOREN 496.8928
Cause Bracelet Keychains
Popcorn and a Movie
Mondays, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23,
3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Watch a movie and have some snacks.
Call us for movie titles. Ages 13-17.
Tuesday, 3/10, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
What can you do with all those rubber
cause bracelets you have laying
around? Use them to create fun
keychains! Bring your own cause
bracelet or use one we provide.
Teen Game and Craft Night
Thursdays, 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12,
3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Spend time
with friends and play chess, checkers,
cards or video games. Feeling creative?
Do a craft! Games, craft supplies and
refreshments provided. Ages 13-17.
EAST 496.8930
Crafty Chevron Bookmarks
Tuesday, 1/13, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Everyone needs a bookmark, so make
an eye-catching bookmark of your own.
Recycled Book Flowers
Tuesday, 4/14, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Recycle
those old and unusable books into beautiful
kusudama flowers. Learn the technique and
create a little springtime beauty.
Ft McKINLEY 496.8932
Teen
Gaming
Night
Thursdays, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5,
2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30,
5:30-7:30 p.m. Play games of all sorts:
video games, board games and card
games, too. Snacks provided.
Hang Out and Make
Thursdays, 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12,
3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Stop by
the Library to make some fun stuff: art,
electronics, or some combination of the two.
Anime Club
Wednesdays, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 3:305:00 p.m. Calling all otaku! Join other
anime fans in grades 7-12 for our monthly
anime club. If you like watching anime,
reading manga, eating tasty Japanese
snacks and drawing, this is the club for you!
Teen Gaming
Wednesdays, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15, 3:305:00 p.m. Play your favorite tabletop games.
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Huber Heights Activities continued
Crafternoons
Wednesdays, 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22,
3:30-5:00 p.m. Every month we’ll tackle
a different DIY project, from braided
bracelets to t-shirt tote bags. Want
to know what we’re making this month?
Check the Teen Zone for a sample.
All supplies and snacks will be provided.
Fandom Tea Party
Wednesday, 1/14, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Sip tea and celebrate your favorite
fandoms from Doctor Who to Welcome
to Night Vale and everything in between.
Tea, snacks crafts and more.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Wednesday, 2/11, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Do you think love stinks?
Join us to decorate broken
heart cookies, listen to
break-up songs, and
eat tons of chocolate.
Insurgent Party
Wednesday, 3/11, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the release of the newest
movie in the Divergent trilogy.
BOOKBITES
teen book club
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/19, 3/26,
4/2, 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Note
special time on 1/15, 2:304:00 p.m.) Hungry for good
books, good snacks & good
company? Join our book
club for a lively discussion.
Bring a book you’ve read
the previous month
to share with the group.
Teen Gaming at the Library
Thursdays, 1/22, 3/12, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Join your friends after school and play
video games on the Wii. Board games
available too. Snacks and drinks provided.
Henna Tattoos for Teens
Thursday, 1/29, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Create
designs for a temporary henna tattoo for
yourself. A signed permission slip is required
and can be picked up at the Library.
Sweet Treats
Thursday, 2/12, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Make a chocolate flower bouquet
for a loved one for Valentine’s Day.
Duct Tape Madness
Thursday, 2/26, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Get creative with duct tape.
Use our patterns, or make up
your own. All supplies provided.
Decorative Soap Molding
Thursday, 3/19, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Make homemade soap. We’ll have
various soap molds, scents, and
colors available. All supplies provided.
Anime Day
Thursday, 4/16, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
This day is all about anime.
Join us for an anime show
chosen by the Teen Advisory
Board. Snacks provided.
Fandom Day
Thursday, 4/23, 3:30-5:00 p.m. This day
is all about Fandom. Discover your new
favorite Fandom today. Snacks provided.
Harry Potter Murder
Mystery Dinner
Tuesday, 4/7, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
There’s been a murder at Hogwarts!
Can you solve the crime? We’ll
serve dinner as you work through
the mystery. Costumes are
encouraged. Grades 6-12.*
Rifftrax: X-Men
Wednesday, 4/8, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Laugh along as masters of sarcasm
make fun of X-Men: The Last Stand.
Teen Top Chef
Wednesday, 4/29, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Team up with your friends to compete
in a cooking challenge. Impress the
judges and you could win a prize.
KETTERING-MORAINE
496.8938
Teen Advisory Board
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/9, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Get involved and make a difference at the
Library. Pick up an application today.
Opposition
Ignite Me
by Jennifer L.
Armentrout
by Tahereh Mafi
Button Maker Art
Thursday, 4/30, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Turn your art into wearable buttons.
Bring your own mini-artwork or make
some with our supplies.
Snacks provided.
MADDEN HILLS
496.8942
Wii Play Teens
Wednesdays, 1/14, 3/18, 4/15, 3:005:00 p.m. We’ve got Wii on the big
screen, PS2 and delicious snacks too.
Teen Movie Night Thursday
Thursdays, 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30,
6:00-8:00 p.m. Relax after a hard day at
school with a newly released movie and
snacks. Movies will be rated PG-13,
PG, or G. Please have your parent’s
permission to attend.
Teen Artistic Corner
Wednesday, 2/11, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Create
a one-of-a-kind gift for your sweetheart.
MIAMISBURG 496.8946
Readers Theatre
Tuesdays, 1/6-4/28, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Want some drama without any drama?
Just pick a role and read your lines.
That’s all there is to it! No memorizing,
no pressure. And, if you like to
perform in front of an audience,
the Readers Theatre troupe
sometimes performs for
Library functions.
Chess Meet-Ups
Wednesdays, 1/7-4/29, 3:05-4:00 p.m.
Join us in Miamisburg Middle School’s
Conference Room 17 (2nd floor, next
to the elevator) for some friendly
competition. Bring an opponent
or find one there. Don’t know
how to play chess? No problem.
Come and learn. All skill levels
welcome. Grades 6-8.
Teen Café
Thursdays, 1/8-4/30, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Enjoy an hour with friends. Play games,
do crafts - there’s something different
every week. A calendar is available in the
Quaran-TEEN-Zone.
Battle of the Ages
Saturday, 2/28, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
It’s Teens vs. Adults: play the game(s)
of your choice and score points for your
generation. The winners get the trophy to
display and each member of the winning
team gets $100,000*! (*candy bar)
Grades 7-12 and adults age 30+
NORTHMONT 496.8950
Teen Gaming
Wednesdays, 1/7, 2/11, 3/4, and 4/1,
4:00-5:30 p.m. Hang out at the Library
for food, drinks, and games. Bring your
own or play the Library’s
games (including Wii U)
and table top games.
Teen Anime Club
Wednesdays, 1/14, 1/28, 2/18, 3/11,
3/25, 4/8, 4/22 4:00-5:30 p.m. Join the Anime
Club for fun, snacks and anime. Watch online
episodes with friends and discuss what you’ve
been watching. We want your suggestions!
Teen Book Club
Wednesdays, 1/21, 2/25, 3/18, 4/15, 4:00-5:30
p.m. We’re reading great stuff - something
different each time. We’ll discuss what we’ve
read & see who remembers the most about it.
Stop by a few weeks before each discussion
to pick up the book. Snacks provided.
Knitting, Etc.
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 6:008:00 p.m. Teen knitters, spinners,
and needle workers of all levels,
learn new skills or show off projects
you’re working on.
Beginners are welcome.
Teen Gamers
Mondays, 1/26, 2/23, 3/16, 4/20, 6:008:00 p.m. Fun, friends, and food in your
Library. Play games and win prizes too.
Anti-Valentines
Monday, 2/9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
We don’t want sappy Valentines!
Make an anti-Valentine instead.
TROTWOOD 496.8958
Tuesday Night @ the movies
Tuesdays, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28,
6:00-8:00 p.m. Watch blockbuster
movies for free at the Library.
Club Teen Book Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15,
3:00-5:00 p.m. Discuss your favorite
books with your friends. Pick the
books the discussion group reads.
Trotwood Activities continued
Papercrafting
Monday, 3/23, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Make
cubees of popular characters and other
awesome papercraft models.
We’ll provide everything
you need.
Duct Tape Crafts
Monday, 4/27, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Make fun, original creations out
of duct tape. We’ll have plenty of
colors and patterns available.
Card Game Night
Monday, 1/12, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Bring
your Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic or other favorite
card game and challenge other teens.
A variety of card games will be provided.
Annual Super Bowl Party
Friday, 1/30, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Time to
celebrate the biggest game of the
season. Brag on your favorite team to win
the Super Bowl. Wear your favorite team
jersey or t-shirt. Games & snacks provided
Make a Valentine’s Day Craft
Wednesday 2/11, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Make a craft for your loved one.
National Potato Chip Day
Friday, 3/13, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Come
munch on America’s favorite snack.
National Scrabble Day
Monday, 4/13, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Test your skills while playing
a few rounds of this
classic board game.
VANDALIA 496.8960
Afterschool Meet-Up
Wednesdays, 1/7-4/29, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Catch up and collaborate with friends,
play board games, make crafts and get
homework help. Snacks provided.
Teen Gaming
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/9, 3:004:30 p.m. It’s Game Day! Challenge
your friends at a video or board game.
We’ll provide the snacks.
Random Fandom
Mondays, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13,
3:00-4:30 p.m. Are you a Whovian?
Love Supernatural? If you’re a
Sherlockian, a Directioner, or member
of any other fandom, come share your
favorite memes, fan art, and fanfiction
and make fandom related crafts too.
Anime Club
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/12, 3/12, 4/16,
3:00-4:30 p.m. Watch anime, share
your favorite manga, and make anime
crafts. Bring your artwork to share.
Retro Gaming
Thursdays, 1/22, 3/19, 4/23, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Play original Nintendo and Super
Nintendo games. We’ll have a selection
of the classics. Whether you’re a hardcore
or casual gamer, try your hand at some
awesome old-school games.
Edible Art
Monday, 1/26, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Create a masterpiece – then eat it!
Listening Party
Thursdays, 1/29, 3/26, 4/30,
3:00-4:30 p.m. Share and
discuss your favorite
musicians and songs
with others and discover
new music too.
Roller Coaster Creations
Wednesdays, 1/28, 2/18, 3/4, 4/15,
3:00-4:30 p.m. Try to build the biggest
and best roller coaster ever. Experiment
to find the best ways to build a marble
run. All materials provided.
Totally Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 2/10, 4/21, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Hang out with other teens to talk about
books, play video games, card games and
board games. Snacks and drinks provided.
Hershey Kiss Roses
Thursday, 2/12, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Need
something sweet for that special someone?
See what you can make with Hershey
Kisses just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Teen Library Council
Monday, 2/23, 3:00-4:00 p.m. The TLC
meets to discuss books, movies, music and
teen programs and the Teen Scene space.
All teens are welcome to join.
Floppy Disk Containers
Thursday, 3/12, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Teen Tech Week. Make floppy
disk containers and turn old computer
technology into something new again.
Divergent Movie Night
Monday, 3/16, 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Watch the previous film while we
anticipate the release of the new one.
Snacks and drinks provided.
Duct Tape Crafts
Friday, 3/27, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
See what you can make from duct
tape. Supplies and ideas provided.
Computer Gaming Lab
Friday, 4/10, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Come to the
Library for computer games, fun apps and
more. Refreshments will be served.
WESTWOOD 496.8964
Movies at the Hoover Street Café
Wednesdays, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1
3:45-5:15 p.m. Movies, movies, movies!
Enjoy a movie and refreshments.
Cupcake Creations
Wednesday, 1/21, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Create your own cupcake with
frosting and decorations, then
munch on them while sipping
hot chocolate or apple cider.
Papercraft Posse
Saturdays, 1/17, 3/14, 4/11, 3:004:30 p.m. Papercraft is an underground
art phenomenon. We’ll provide the printed
crafts. All you have to do is put them
together, hang out, listen to tunes and eat
free snacks. (No meeting in February.)
Kettering Middle School Lounge
Wednesdays, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15,
4:00-5:30 p.m. In middle school?
Enjoy free snacks, video and board games,
and the occasional pool noodle battle?
Come find your tribe!
Video Game Night
Thursdays, 1/29, 2/26, 3/19, 4/23,
6:30-8:00 p.m. Throw down with other
skilled gamers in 90 minutes of thumbspraining action. Free snacks. Ages 13-18.
Silver Shadows
by Richelle Mead
Dreams of Gods
& Monsters
by Laini Taylor
Library Manga Defense Force
Saturdays, 1/31, 2/28, 4/25, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Dedicated anime fans gather to consume
pocky & soda, maybe make sushi and do
other cool stuff. (No meeting in March.) Ages 13-18.
High-Tech Card Craft
Thursday, 2/12, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Just in time
for Valentine’s Day, create your own greeting
card that will light up a friend’s day. Use
traditional card materials and LED lights to
make your own Valentine. Grades 3-6.*
eTextile Bracelets
Thursday, 2/19, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Use felt fabric, conductive thread,
LEDs and a battery to sew your
own light up bracelet. No sewing
experience needed. Grades 4-8.*
Homemade Toothpaste
Wednesday, 2/18, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Peppermint, cotton candy, what flavors
can you create? Make your own toothpaste
at the Hoover Street Café and you’ll get a
free toothbrush to test your new smile.
PS2 and Pizza
Wednesday, 3/18, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Make English muffin pizzas to snack
on while challenging your friends to
the PS2. Drinks and chips provided.
Tacos and Gaming
Wednesday, 4/15, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Make walking tacos and play
PS2 games with your friends.
WILMINGTON-STROOP 496.8966
Pizza, Pop & Plots
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2,
7:00-8:00 p.m. Read a book and eat free
pizza. Join us for dinner and discussion,
then help choose the book for next month.
Meet other teens who are into reading,
slices of free pie and cold soda.
adult
BELMONT 496.8920
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Programs at this Library.
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
Belmont Readers’ Club
Saturdays, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 4:005:00 p.m. Talk about the merits and
pitfalls of a different book each
month. January: Where We Belong,
by Emily Griffin. February: Vaclav &
Lena: A Novel, by Haley Tanner.
March: the Big Read book
The Rosie Project by Graeme
Simsion. April: Sister: A Novel,
by Rosemund Lupton.
Basic Clothing Repair
Tuesday, 1/20, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Want to learn how to sew
missing buttons on a shirt,
blouse, or coat? Want to
fix the hole in your pants
pocket? Learn basic clothing
repair in this hands-on class.
Kits are provided by the
instructor.*
BROOKVILLE 496.8922
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs
at this Library.
Eco-Living 101
Mysteries Under
Discussion
Tuesday, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24,
4/28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join
us to talk about a different
mystery novel each month.
More Than Just
Ghosts: Ohio Myths and
Mysteries Unmasked
Saturday, 3/28, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Dayton native Sandra Gurvis,
author of 16 commercially
published books, discusses
her latest adventures - both
physical and virtual - in her
newest title, Myths and
Mysteries of Ohio. Books
will be on sale at this event.
22 - Adult Activities
Autism Series: Dealing with
Socialization Issues
Monday, 4/27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join the
Autism Coaching Team from the Miami
Valley Regional Center for a session on what
it’s like for people on the autism spectrum
and how to best interact with ASD people.
BURKHARDT 496.8924
Live Music! Piano Ragtime, Boogie
and Blues of the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Each of us impacts the environment
through our daily habits. Melissa Wade,
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and
Public Health expert, offers tips for
new ways to shop, clean, cook,
and commute that will lessen
your environmental footprint
and save you money.
Saturday, 2/21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of Matthew Ball, aka
The Boogie Woogie Kid, when he and his
drummer present a family-friendly program
of piano fun from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.
Don’t miss this toe-tappin’ performance of
favorite classics such as
Swanee River, Over the
Rainbow, In the Mood,
The Entertainer, Bumble
Boogie, and many more.
All the Light
We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
Meet Local Author
Matumaini Hubert Methode
Saturday, 3/7, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Matumaini Hubert Methode, author of
Cybergeddon: Forsaken Superheroes,
will discuss and sign copies of his book
Love Thinks
Monday, 3/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Greg Schutte, Director of Marriage
Works! Ohio, presents a practical,
easy, comprehensive overview of
the crucial areas to explore in a dating
relationship. Understand how to pace
closeness in a premarital relationship
and explore the predictors of post marital
attitudes, behaviors and satisfaction.
This Woman’s Work: A Salute
to Women’s History Month
Saturday, 3/21, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Karen D. Brame El-Amin, an Adjunct
Professor of Education and History,
talks about the origin of Women’s
History Month and the women across
diverse fields of endeavor who should be
recognized for their accomplishments.
Musical Performance
Thursday, 4/16, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Come to the Library for an
evening of live music.
Monday Night Movies
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/27, 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Why wait for your reserves? Come see
newly released DVD blockbuster movies
for free! Popcorn and punch provided.
All movie ratings will be PG-13 or below.
Stitching Buddies
Wednesdays, 1/7-4/29, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Learn and share your needle art with
others who enjoy stitching. All levels
and techniques welcome.
Tea & Mystery Book Discussion
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/19,
3/19, 4/16, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Join us each month
for a lively discussion
of a mystery book.
Tea and light refreshments
provided. Call for each month’s title.
Live Guitar Performance
Saturday, 1/17, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Keith Lykins entertains with
finger-style slap guitar
on steroids.
Lila
by Marilynne
Robinson
Backyard Chickens: An Informative
Presentation and Community Discussion
Thursday, 1/22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn about raising chickens in
a suburban area. Susan Dunn presents
Raising Backyard Chickens: My Trials,
Errors and Successes. A facilitated
discussion follows, with panel members
from a variety of venues including
representatives from the City
of Huber Heights.
Hiking the Ohio to Erie Trail
Monday, 1/26, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
In April 2013, Kettering resident
Andy Niekamp set out on a hiking
journey from the Ohio River in Cincinnati
to Lake Erie in Cleveland on the only
trail linking Ohio’s three largest cities:
Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland.
He’ll share beautiful photos of countryside,
small towns, big cities and Amish country.
Hugs & Kisses Scrapbook
and Card Making Event
Saturday, 2/7, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Spend the day being creative or drop
in to make handmade Valentines.
Pattern ideas and limited supplies
provided. Attendees are encouraged
to bring their own scrapbooking projects.*
EAST 496.8930
See pg. 36 for Computer Classes at this Library.
Crafting with Christine
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2,
10:00-11:00 a.m. Create fun,
seasonal crafts and jewelry.
All materials will be provided.
Saturday, 3/7, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a lovely musical afternoon
with Danny Voris, classical guitarist.
ELECTRA C. DOREN 496.8928
See pg. 25 for Nonprofit & Grants Program at this Library.
See pg. 25 for Nonprofit & Grants Program at this Library.
See pg. 29 for Small Business Programs at this Library.
Adult Activities - 23
Huber Heights Activities continued
Altered Books
Friday, 3/13, 7:00-8:15 p.m. Celebrate
National Library Week with books! See
some amazing artwork created with old
and recycled books. Try your hand at
creating your own altered book art.*
Autism Series: Dealing with Strategies
Monday, 3/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join the Autism
Coaching Team from the Miami Valley Regional
Center for a session on strategies to help
support individuals on the autism spectrum.
The Rosie Project
Tuesday, 3/24, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Join us for a discussion about the
10th annual Big Read book,
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion.
Read the book, then join us to talk about it.
More Than Just Ghosts: Ohio
Myths and Mysteries Unmasked
Monday, 3/30, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Dayton native
Sandra Gurvis, author of 16 commercially
published books, discusses her latest
adventures - both physical and virtual - in
her newest title, Myths and Mysteries of
Ohio. Books will be on sale at this event.
Daring to Love: A Path to Healing,
Growth, and New Love
Saturday, 4/4, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Many of us
who have been hurt in the past struggle
with opening up to true intimacy and love.
Cynthia Belmer, bestselling author and
relationship coach, presents this workshop
to help you change the story of your past
hurts and overcome the barriers that are
keeping you from finding lasting love.
The Better Business Bureau’s
Smartest Ways to Invest Your Money
Monday, 4/20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Smart
Investing provides the tools and information
necessary to help you protect and manage
your money. Topics include common
scams and schemes, risk factors, red flags
and strategies to protect yourself from
investment fraud. Presented by The Center
for Business and Consumer Ethics, Inc.
Money Smart Week - Investment
Options for Beginners
Thursday, 4/23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. As part of
ALA’s Money Smart Week, Investment
Advisor Michael Martens of Transamerica
Financial Advisors Inc, sheds some light
on mutual funds, stocks, bonds, money
market accounts and all the different types
of annuities in this informative program.
At the end of the session, he’ll tackle your
questions and scenarios.
Poem In Your Pocket
Friday, 4/24, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Celebrate
National Poetry Month and National Poem in
Your Pocket Day! Stop by and pick up a free
printed poem for your pocket, submit a poem
for our mini poetry contest, and listen to
impromptu poetry readings throughout the day.
Gardening Programs
at Huber Heights
Planning Your Garden
Tuesday, 2/24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Garden
planning is essential. Find inspiration with
example gardens, gather gardening advice,
create or add to your plant lists, and network
with other gardeners in your area. Bring your
favorite catalogs and a picture of your garden
from last year, if you have one. This program
is for both vegetable and flower gardeners.
Taking the Mystery Out of Seed Starting
Tuesday, 3/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Are you tired of winter and thinking about
your garden? Starting seeds is not a difficult
process and it’s a fun way to anticipate spring.
This program offers tips and tricks to start
seeds that will help you succeed.
Film Screening: OPEN SESAME:
The Story of Seeds
Saturday, 4/11, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
One of the world’s most precious resources is
at risk. This emotionally moving film illuminates
what’s at stake and what can be done to protect
the source of nearly all our food: seeds. Meet
farmers, renegade gardeners, passionate seed
savers, artists and activists who work to save
this precious resource.
Eco-Living 101
Saturday, 4/18, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Each of us impacts the environment through
our daily habits. Melissa Wade, Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist and Public Health expert,
offers tips for new ways to shop, clean,
cook, and commute that will lessen your
environmental footprint and save you money.
The Seed Lending Library at
EarthFest 2015
Saturday, 4/18, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
EarthFest is an annual Earth Day Festival
hosted by Garden Station. Join us to share
gardening successes and plans, borrow or
donate seeds, get information about
upcoming programs and Library resources,
and volunteer to help. Event takes place at
Garden Station, 509 E Fourth Street in Dayton.
A Rose is a Rose
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Ken Wright
draws upon 50 years of rose-growing
experience to present the main steps to
success. Share your questions and experiences
in the ever-challenging world of growing the
“queen of flowers” in Ohio’s variable weather.
What to Expect
the First Year
by Heidi Murkoff
KETTERING-MORAINE 496.8938
Yu-Gi-Oh Duel for Adults
Saturdays, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Join us for small snacks and big fun! Bring
your cards, it’s okay to trade. For adults age
18 and over.
8,000 Miles on a 2,200 Mile Trail:
Lessons Learned from an Appalachian
Trail Long Distance Hiker
Tuesday, 1/13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Since 1994,
Andy “Captain Blue” Niekamp has hiked
8,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, a
continuous footpath that runs through
fourteen states from Georgia to Maine. Andy,
a Kettering resident, shares his experiences
on the trail he has hiked in sections end-toend more than three times.
Scrapbook Crop
Saturdays, 1/17, 2/14, 3/14, 4/25, 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Stop by with your scrapbooking
supplies and work on projects together. Our
presenter will bring an assortment of stamps
and ink pads for use during the program.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch.
Warm Comforts Quilt Group
Mondays, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6,
4/20, 10:00 a.m.-noon. Working with
donated materials, create quilts, wheelchair
and walker bags, pet beds, and more for
donation to those in need.
Knitting 101
Saturdays, 1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/11,
10:00 a.m.-noon. Join us for hands-on
knitting instruction for individuals with
little or no experience and those who
may need assistance. By the time class
is complete, you’ll be able to read
instructions on your own.
Needles and yarn included.
Cross-Stitch 101
Saturdays, 2/7 and 4/4, 10:00 a.m.noon. Cross-stitch for beginners. Gain an
understanding of hoops, fabric, floss and
needles, and start your first project.
The Origins of Chess
Saturday, 2/21, 3:00-5:45 p.m.
Discover the origins and evolution
of chess from its beginnings in India to
the game we know today. Learn about the
variety of rules and try your hand at an
unfamiliar version of this familiar favorite.
Around the Table:
Recipes and Inspiration for
Gatherings Throughout the Year
by Martina McBride
Drop-In Chess
Saturdays, 3/21 and 4/18,
3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop-in and meet
other chess players. Challenge your
friends or learn some new moves. Use
one of the chess sets provided or bring
your own. Players of all ages
and skill levels are welcome.
What is Music Therapy?
Monday, 3/23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. What if the main
character in this year’s Big Read book, The
Rosie Project, were to see a music therapist?
The University of Dayton Music Therapy Club
presents this program on how music therapy
can be used for a variety of behavioral, social,
emotional, and physical needs.
Celebrate Poetry with Conrad
Saturday, 4/18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with
Conrad Balliet, host of Conrad’s Corner on
WYSO 91.3 FM. Conrad, a former English
professor at Wittenberg University, has
promoted poetry through his radio program
for more than 20 years. Local poets who
have been featured on his show will read
their poetry, and open mic follows.
Nonprofit & Grants Programs
For more information,
call 937.496.8624
Major Gifts for Small Shops
If you are focused on grants and special
events, leaving little or no time for your biggest
potential donors, then this session is for
you. This recorded webinar is designed for
nonprofits who want to raise significantly more
money by making the leap into major gifts
fundraising. Webinar presenter Amy Eisenstein
holds the highest professional credential in
fundraising (ACFRE). This program is made
possible by the AFP Greater Dayton chapter.*
Fine-Tune Your Nonprofit’s Social Media
Does your nonprofit want to get started
with social media? Are you looking to
fine-tune your current Facebook page?
Get expert feedback in a small group
setting with Tyler Hall, Social Media
Specialist for the City of Dayton.
Then get individualized feedback and
hands-on help in the computer lab.*
Wednesday, 1/14, 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Main Library
The Board’s Role in Fundraising
The good news is that nonprofit boards give
generously to their organizations. The bad
news is that boards are often reluctant to get
more involved with fundraising. Presenter
Jane Page-Steiner, a nonprofit consultant
with the Cincinnati-based firm, JPS Nonprofit
Strategies, will guide you toward solutions.*
Plan a Sustainable Social Program
This session is for nonprofits who are starting a
social enterprise or working to build sustainability.
Presenter Suzanne Smith, a nationally
recognized expert in social enterprise, translates
important business principles and techniques
into a nonprofit context, showcasing how these
principles ultimately relate to sustainability.*
Wednesday, 3/4, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/1, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
at Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley,
660 S. Main St, in the Jack & Sally
Eichelberger Community Conference Center
Orientation to Nonprofits & Grants
This fast-paced “crash course” introduces the
world of nonprofits, grants and fundraising.
We’ll discuss the various funding strategies for
nonprofits and take a detailed, step-by-step
look at what it takes to secure grant funding.*
Tuesday, 1/27, 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Huber Heights
Thursday, 3/12, 5:00-8:00 p.m. - Wilmington-
Stroop
Thursday, 4/16, 5:00-8:00 p.m. - Electra C. Doren
Wednesday, 2/4, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. -
Main Library
at Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley,
660 S. Main St, in the Jack & Sally
Eichelberger Community Conference Center
Kettering-Moraine Activities continued
Leaving a Legacy of Love
Thursdays, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 6:008:00 p.m. Many people are faced with difficult
health decisions when a serious medical
diagnosis has been made or an unexpected
accident occurs. Talking about your end-oflife preferences with family is difficult, but
so important. This four-part series is lead by
two retired hospice nurses, with presenters
including a grief counselor, attorney, funeral
director, and hospice/palliative care physician.
MAIN LIBRARY 463.2665
See pg. 25 for Nonprofit & Grants Programs at this Library.
Got Game?
Saturdays, 1/3, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 2:004:00 p.m. Why should the kids have all
the fun? Bring friends or make new ones
and enjoy an afternoon of games from
chess to Settlers of Catan.
Pub-Lit at Brixx
Tuesdays, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Have a drink or dinner while discussing a
different offbeat book each month. Pub-Lit is
hosted by the Library at Brixx Ice Company
American Grill, 500 E. First Street, a few
blocks from the Main Library. January:
The Museum of Extraordinary Things by
Alice Hoffman. February: Beauty Queens
by Libba Bray. March: Long Division by
Kiese Laymon. April: the Big Read selection,
Need Health Insurance?
Thursdays, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 3/12, 4/16, 6:008:00 p.m. Want to understand or enroll in
the new Health Insurance Marketplace or
expanded Medicaid? A certified navigator
will answer your questions and help you
through the enrollment process. Open
enrollment ends February 15, although
some circumstances may allow enrollment at
other times. There is no limit on applying for
expanded Medicaid, which is now available to
low-income single adults. Sessions take place
in the Main Library Computer Lab. Please
register in advance by calling 937-222-7270.
The Rosie Project Book and
Asperger’s Syndrome Discussion
Monday, 4/6, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Join us for a
discussion of the Big Read book, The Rosie
Project. This discussion will focus on the
underlying theme of Asperger’s and is cosponsored by the Dayton Asperger’s Resource
Network (DARN). Location: Christ United Methodist
Church, 3440 Shroyer Rd. in Kettering.
Can We Talk?... Taking The Fear
Out of Social Communication
Thursday, 4/9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. In this
year’s Big Read book, The Rosie Project,
Don Tillman lacks the skills he needs to
effectively communicate with the opposite
sex. Presenter Ann Riegle Crichton shares
lessons learned from years of teaching
interpersonal communication. Learn
how to make small talk at social events,
how to break the ice with someone, how
to communicate when you’re angry or
hurt, and rules for lifelong healthy
communication. This event will be
held on the second floor at Brixx Ice
Company, 500 E. First Street, Dayton.
Literary Speed Dating
Thursday, 4/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Are you in
your 20’s or 30’s and looking for love? Do
you judge people by their book covers?
Check somebody out at Literary Speed
Dating! Bring a book as an icebreaker and
pick a literary pseudonym for the evening.
This event is for people between the ages of
20 and 40 seeking partners of the opposite
sex. If this isn’t you but you’re interested,
we’ll take your contact information to notify
you of future events for other audiences.*
Local Authors Event and
the dayton expo 2015
Saturday, 4/25, 11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. The Library’s third annual
Local Authors Event combines with
the Dayton Book Expo at the Ponitz
Center at Sinclair Community College.
Meet local authors, network, and
share in the community-wide
creativity that makes Dayton unique.
Over 100 authors will be present.
For author registration, please
contact Jennifer Spillman (jspillman@
daytonmetrolibrary.org or 937.496.8611).
MIAMISBURG 496.8946
See pg. 29 for Small Business Program at this Library.
Hiking 101
Tuesday, 1/6, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Have you been
thinking about going for a hike in a local park
but have some questions about what to bring
or where to go? Hiking expert Andy Niekamp
talks about clothing, footwear, gear, safety,
maps and area parks so you and your family
can have a safe and enjoyable outing.
Backpacking 101
Tuesday, 1/20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Whether you’re
just beginning or need a refresher, learn the
techniques to have a safe and enjoyable
backpacking trip. Experts will share the skills
necessary to tackle your future backpacking
trips confidently and competently.
Viking Games
Saturday, 2/28, 10:00 a.m.-noon. Are you a
fan of the History Channel program Vikings?
The Norse had many pastimes besides
pillaging. Learn a few of the peaceful ways
they spent their time, including strategic
games and games of chance.
Battle of the Ages
Saturday, 2/28, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
It’s Teens vs. Adults! Play the game(s)
of your choice and score points for your
generation. The winners get the trophy
to display and each member of the
winning team gets $100,000*! (*candy bar)
Grades 7-12 and adults age 30 and up.
Autism Series: Dealing
with Sensory Issues
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join the Autism
Coaching Team from the Miami Valley
Regional Center for a session on modifying
environments and supporting individuals who
fall on the autism spectrum.
Autism Series: Dealing
with Socialization Issues
Tuesday, 4/14, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join the
Autism Coaching Team from the Miami
Valley Regional Center for a session on what
it’s like for people on the autism spectrum
Safe Driving
Monday, 4/20, noon-1:00 p.m. Designed
to help mature drivers remain road-worthy,
this AAA senior driving program helps you
evaulate your driving skills, find out how
Station Eleven
by Emily St.
John Mandel
Tuesday, 1/6, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Northtown-Shiloh
Super Systems:
Organizing for a Stress-Free Life
An organized life is more than an organized living
space. Clutter and chaos can creep into our cars,
our garages, even our purses. Learn to tame these
disorganized pitfalls with practical organization
systems for both inside and outside your home.
Thursday, 1/8, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Belmont
Organizing Solutions
for Parents
This organizing class is packed with practical
tips for the entire family. Tackle hot spots such
as the kids’ rooms and closets. This class is
essential for any parent of toddlers to teens.
Saturday, 1/17, 1:00-2:30 p.m. - Miamisburg
Tuesday, 1/27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - West Carrollton
Senior Solutions:
Organize Your
Home Sweet Home
The older we get, the more we find
ourselves buried in decades worth of papers,
household items, gifts and sentimental
belongings. Whether you are downsizing
or planning for a simpler future, learn how
to cut your clutter and focus on the important
things in life: family, friends, health, peace of
mind and cherished memories.
Thursday, 2/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Northmont
Tuesday, 3/24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Kettering-Moraine
by Margaret
Atwood
visual, mental, and physical conditions may
affect your safety, and learn how to improve
your driving skills. This program can help
both the mature driver and their families.
Money Smart Week- Retirement
Decisions at 20, 40 and 60
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Good
decision-making for retirement starts
long before your AARP membership.
Michael Martens, Investment Advisor
with Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc.,
shares the key decisions you need to
make in your 20s, 40s and 60s in order
to live happily ever after in your
retirement years. This program is
part of ALA’s Money Smart Week.
Hunters of the Sky
Saturday, 4/25, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
You’ve seen them in the sky, or perhaps
on a fence post - now see them up
close. Betty Ross, Director of the
Glen Helen Raptor Center, will
bring a falcon, hawkand owl
to this informative program
the whole family will
enjoy.
Get Organized Programs
Who’s In Charge...
You or Your Stuff?
Think differently about
the stuff you’ve been
collecting over the
years. Decide what
to keep and what to
part with, change
bad habits, and
leave class motivated
and armed with
new ways to deal with clutter.
Stone Mattress
With Professional
Organizer Lori Firsdon
Workspace Rescue: The Organized Office
Turn your office space into a productive oasis
instead of a stressful, clutter-strewn mess.
Learn how to reclaim your space and make the
most of your newly functional office.
Tuesday, 2/24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Kettering-Moraine
Think Inside the Box: Organizing Your Home
Whether entertaining or relaxing, your home
should be a haven, not a headache. Discover
how to organize items in your home for
maximum efficiency. Your home will never be
the same again - and you’ll love it!
Thursday, 3/19, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - New Lebanon
Mindful Home Organizing: Take the First Step
Address underlying emotional issues and learn
strategies for getting and staying organized.
Learn how to deal with procrastination,
perfectionism, hoarding and other issues to
feel more calm and in control.
Thursday, 4/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - New Lebanon
New Lebanon Branch Book Club
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Join our lively book discussions on a variety
of fiction and nonfiction titles.
UD New Horizons Oompah Band
Thursday, 1/8, 1:00-2:00 p.m. This group of
amateur musicians, all over the age of 50,
perform hand-clapping, foot-tapping, lively
and cheerful German Polkas.
Needle & Thread Quilt Group
Saturdays, 1/10, 2/14, 3/14, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Join the Needle & Thread Quilt Group for fun
projects, conversation and show and tell.
New Lebanon Branch Stitchers
Saturdays, 1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 2:003:00 p.m. Work on your projects and
socialize with other crafters.
Travels to Ecuador
Thursday, 2/12, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Colin Gatland
presents photos and highlights of his trip to the
beautiful South American nation of Ecuador.
Learn to Pysanky
Saturday, 3/21, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Create your own Ukrainian Easter eggs.
All materials and instructions provided.
Follow the Fiber: Healthier
Eating with Whole Foods
Thursday, 4/9, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Learn about
a way of eating that will work whether you
are 20 or 80, using common foods found at
the supermarket. Melissa Wade, Registered
Dietitian/Nutritionist and Public Health expert,
will answer your nutrition questions.
Beyond Amish Buggies and Bonnets:
An “Adopted” Mother’s Tale
Saturday, 4/11, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
As an English (non-Amish) parent to
Amish runaways and a formerly Amish
son-in-law, author Brenda Nixon has a
rare, intimate view of the
cloistered, private culture of
the Swartzentruber Amish
Order. She’ll showcase
authentic Amish clothing
at the program.
NORTHMONT 496.8950
Book Discussion Group
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9,
2:00-3:00 p.m. Our discussion on 4/9
will be about this year’s Big Read book,
Learn to Crochet
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Love Thinks
Thursday, 4/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Greg
Schutte, Director of Marriage Works! Ohio,
presents a practical, easy, comprehensive
overview of the crucial areas to explore in
a dating relationship. Understand how to
pace closeness in a premarital relationship
and explore the predictors of post marital
attitudes, behaviors and satisfaction.
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Program at this Library.
TROTWOOD 496.8958
See pg. 29 for Small Business Program at this Library.
Crazy for Crochet
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Crazy about crocheting? Bring your supplies
and ideas, and let’s get crazy!
Book Discussion Group
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 6:457:45 p.m. Share your ideas about the
books you read with the Trotwood Branch
Library’s adult book discussion group.
Who’s That Lady: Honoring Great
Black She-roes for Black History Month
Saturday, 2/28, 11:00 a.m.-noon. Presenter
Karen D. Brame El-Amin, an Adjunct
Professor of Education and History, talks
about the origins of Black History Month
and the black women who are often
underrepresented in the celebration.
Women’s Self-Defense
Awareness Class
Monday, 3/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Are you prepared for an attack?
Learn how to be better
prepared psychologically,
as well as physically, with
Dayton Police Officer Chris
Pawelski. Plan an escape
and strategies if you should
ever be confronted by a
violent criminal. For women
only, ages 17 and up.*
Author E.N. Joy Visits Trotwood
Saturday, 4/25, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Author E.N. Joy
talks about her latest book, where she gets her
ideas, and how she got started as a writer.
3 Skeins
or Less:
Funny Family Jokes:
Something for Everyone
from Age 9 to 99
Fresh Knitted Accessories
by Reader’s Digest
Programs for
by Tanis Gray
SMALL BUSINESSES
SCORE Small
Business Counseling
The Dayton Chapter of SCORE,
a national network of experienced
entrepreneurs and corporate managers,
offers free one-on-one counseling sessions for
anyone considering starting their own business
or needing assistance with an existing business.
Call 937.463.2665 to schedule an appointment
with SCORE counselor John Soutar.
Fridays, 1/2, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3,
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Main Library
Business Lunch and Learn
Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of
discussion and information for the business
audience. Tuesdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14,
noon-1:30 p.m. at the Entrepreneurs Center,
714 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton.
January: The Big Seven: Patenting Your
Invention. Ran Raider is the local representative
for the United States Patent and Trademark
Resource Center at Wright State University
Libraries. Ran has heard many stories of
both success and failure in patenting. He’ll
discuss some of the reasons for failure.
February: The U.S. SBA and You. Alex
Kohls, Senior Area Manager of the U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA), talks
about SBA assistance to small businesses
through counseling, access to capital, and
government contracting. Learn about the
various programs the SBA offers and how
they can help your business.
March: Business Etiquette. Join the team
from Clothes That Work as they discuss
business etiquette, proper attire, language
and behaviors that are appropriate in today’s
business environment.
April: Tour the Electra C. Doren Branch
Library. This month, Lunch and Learn
participants will meet at the recently
renovated Electra C. Doren Branch Library,
701 Troy Street,
for a tour and staff meet
and greet. Bring your lunch if you
wish. Light refreshments will be provided.
SCORE - Small Business Start-Up Orientation
Join a SCORE instructor for a workshop designed
for entrepreneurs who want to start a new forprofit business or nonprofit organization but don’t
know where to begin or how to proceed. Call
937.496.8631 or visit SCORE online to register. *
Saturday, 1/17, 10:00 a.m.-noon. - Main Library
Introduction to the U.S. Small
Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
provides assistance to small businesses
through counseling, access to capital, and
government contracting. Learn about the
various programs the SBA offers and how they
can help your business.
Thursday, 1/22, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Main Library
Market Research That
Won’t Break the Bank
Knowing as much as possible about the customers
and market your business serves is critical to success.
Know what type of customers to target, where to
find them, the size of the market for your product
or service, and how to identify your competition.
Ann Riegle Crighton, Business Specialist, shares
resources that can help. This event is sponsored by
the SBDC. Call 937-281-0118 to register.*
Wednesdays, 2/11 and 3/11, 9:00 a.m.-noon
at the Entrepreneurs Center,
714 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton.
SCORE- Small Business Growth Orientation
Join a SCORE instructor for this workshop
designed for existing business owners and
executives who want to compete aggressively
and grow an already successful business but
do not have a clear understanding of where
to begin. Call 937.496.8631or visit SCORE’s
website to register.*
Saturday,
2/21, 10:00 a.m.-noon. Wilmington-Stroop
SCORE - Small Business
Recovery Orientation
Join a SCORE instructor for this workshop
designed for existing business owners or
executives who need to stabilize and recover
a struggling business. Call 937-496-8631
or visit SCORE’s website to register. *
Saturday, 3/21, 10:00 a.m.-noon. - Trotwood
The RIGHT Picture Paints
a Thousand Words
No matter the subject, the most memorable
presentations are those in which the content
is delivered with power and passion. Business
Specialist Ann Riegle Crichton shares examples of
good, bad, ugly, misleading and downright awesome
presentation materials. Take away tips, tricks and
tools to make your presentations more powerful.
Monday, 3/23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wilmington-Stroop
Saturday, 4/25, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Miamisburg
Build Your Public Speaking Confidence
Did you know that most people fear public
speaking more than they fear death? If you’re one
of those people, this program is for you. Business
Specialist Ann Riegle Crichton shares 10 tips to
help you craft better messages and increase your
confidence as a speaker and presenter.
Monday, 3/16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wilmington-Stroop
Saturday, 4/18, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Miamisburg
VANDALIA 496.8960
Afternoon Book Club
Thursday, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Stop in for lively discussion, snacks and fun.
Books will be available a month prior to the
scheduled discussion. New members are
always welcome.
Top 10 Rules of the
Road for Investors
Monday, 2/2, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
This seminar explores how to
move toward your financial goals,
learn the fundamental concepts
of investing and gain potential
strategies to build wealth.
Saturday, 2/21, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Love the sounds of smooth jazz
and classic rock instrumentals?
Join us for a romantic musical
afternoon at the Library.
Feeding Our Kids the Right Way
Mondays, 3/2-4/20, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join Montgomery County’s OSU
Extension Service for this free
program for parents, grandparents,
educators, and anyone else who
provides care to children. Over this
8-week series, attendees will learn
about the nutritional needs of children
and how to make healthy snacks for them.
Eco-Living 101
WILMINGTON-STROOP
496.8966
See pg. 25 for Nonprofit & Grants Programs at this Library.
Book Discussion
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Come for books, snacks and fun. Books
will be available at the Library in advance.
Tuesday, 4/14, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
through our daily habits. Melissa Wade,
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and
Public Health expert, offers tips for
new ways to shop, clean, cook,
and commute that will lessen
your environmental footprint
and save you money.
Saturday, 4/25, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Jazz, classical,
rock - Eric Loy plays it all. An instrumental,
finger-style guitarist, Eric will entertain and
surprise you with his performance.
Basic Clothing Repair
Saturday, 2/7, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Want to learn how to sew missing
buttons on a shirt, blouse, or coat?
Want to fix the hole in your pants pocket?
Learn basic clothing repair in this hands-on
class. Kits are provided by the instructor.*
Romance and Chocolate
at the Library
Monday, 2/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
If you love reading romances,
or dream about writing them, this
program is for you. Share chocolate
treats and discuss writing and publishing
romance novels with local authors.
Hunters of the Sky
Saturday, 3/21, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
You’ve seen them in the sky, or perhaps
on a fence post - now see them up close.
Betty Ross, Director of the Glen Helen
Raptor Center, will bring a falcon, hawk
and owl to this informative program
the whole family will enjoy.
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Program at this Library.
Monthly Book Club
Mondays, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Come for books, snacks, and fun.
Copies of each book will be available
in advance at the Library.
Wash
Hunters of the Sky
Eco-Living 101
Monday, 2/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
You’ve seen them in the sky, or perhaps on a
fence post - now see them up
close. Betty Ross, Director of
the Glen Helen Raptor Center,
will bring a falcon, hawk
and owl to this informative
program the whole
family will enjoy.
Cake Decorating Basics
Monday, 2/23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us for a demonstration and
hands-on practice with basic cake
decorating. Decorate your
own cupcake to enjoy.*
Saturday, 2/28, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Keith Lykins entertains with
finger-style slap guitar on steroids.
by Margaret
Wrinkle
The Woman Who
Lost Her Soul
by Bob Shacochis
Arduino 1
Thursday, 4/9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Are you
interested in hobbyist electronics but don’t
know how to get started? Learn basic
electronics, including elementary principles
and part identification, plus Arduino basics.*
Mad Men Party
Saturday, 3/7, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
through our daily habits. Melissa
Wade, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
and Public Health expert, offers
tips for new ways to shop, clean,
cook, and commute that will lessen
your environmental footprint and
save you money.
Monday, 4/13, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Revisit this popular television drama as
it comes to a close, and delve into the
history of advertising in Dayton.
Feel free to dress in Mad Men
fashion and enjoy snacks that
were invented and popular
in the 60’s and 70’s.*
Arduino 2
Thursday, 4/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The second
part to learning Arduino, where we will build
on the first class and move right into handson creation of a simple working game. Must
have attended Arduino 1 class to participate.*
Adult GED Classes
Prepare for GED testing with free Adult GED Classes offered by
Miami Valley Career Technology Center. Practice reading, writing,
math, and critical thinking skills that form the foundation of GED
success. Classes take place in the Computer Lab at the Main Library.*
Advanced registration options:
• Contact Miami Valley Career Technology Center ABLE, GED
program at 937-584-6287.
• Visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org to register online through the Library’s
Events Calendar.
First Term
Every Monday,
Wednesday, and
Friday, 1/12-2/27,
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Please register by 1/11.
Second Term
Every Monday,
Wednesday, and
Friday, 3/2-4/24,
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Please register by 3/1.
LOCAL HISTORY Programs
The Dayton & Western
Traction Company
Scott Trostel shares the
history of the interurban
line that connected downtown Dayton
to Piqua via Englewood, West Milton
and Covington, 1902-1926. This line
dramatically improved large scale
transportation and introduced both rural
and city electrification.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 1/8, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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The Rise and Fall of George Remus
Meet America’s first millionaire bootlegger,
George Remus, the man some believe
served as a model for The Great Gatsby.
It’s an Ohio story of crime, violence
and courtroom drama, presented by
teacher and historian Mike Williams.
Art and Celebration
of the Wright Brothers
Here in the Miami Valley the Wright Brothers
are celebrated in many ways. Nancy Horlacher,
Local History Specialist, shows some of the
artwork they inspired and the different ways
our public art reflects the Wright legacy.
Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Monday, 1/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 2/3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/31, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Putting the Pieces Together:
Creating Ohio
At one time, Ohio was one gigantic
jigsaw puzzle as it pursued a path
toward statehood. What were the
pieces? Mary Kay Mabe talks about
Ohio’s growing pains toward statehood.
Dayton may not have had its own
Downton Abbey, but it did experience
some of the same intrigue and heartbreak
as the Grantham household in the popular
PBS series. Join us for a proper English
tea and take a look at Dayton from 1912
to 1922 with presenter Mary Kay Mabe.
Woodland Cemetery:
An Historic Presentation
Woodland is the final resting place
of many notable or historic individuals
such as Orville and Wilbur Wright,
poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, and writer
Erma Bombeck. Angie Hoschouer takes
you through time to discover the beauty
and fascinating history of Woodland
Cemetery and Arboretum.
Huber Heights Branch
Tuesday, 1/20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Brookville Branch
Saturday, 1/24, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 1/29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, 3/21, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Brookville Branch
Monday, 2/9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Downton Abbey:
These Days in Dayton
How to Discover Your House History
Your house has a history. Someone
broke ground and built it. Others lived
and loved there, altered it, and made
it home. Betsy Wilson teaches you
how to find details via deeds, tax
records, newspapers, the census,
city directories and other resources.
Northmont Branch
Monday, 4/20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The WW II Canteens
Scott Trostel takes a look at the volunteer
efforts in Troy, Springfield, Bellefontaine,
Lima, Crestline and Marion, where troops
passed through on the railroads between
1942 and 1970. Volunteers met them on the
station platforms, gave them food, drinks,
reading material and moral support. Trostel
helped place historical markers recognizing
the humanitarian efforts at these sites.
Tuesday, 2/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, 2/7, noon-1:00 p.m.
The Two Lincoln Trains
This is the story of Lincoln’s journey
by train to Washington in 1861 and his
funeral train of 1865. Both trains traversed
different routes through the Miami Valley.
Scott Trostel tells fascinating stories of
assassination and bombing attempts on the
inaugural train, and Lincoln’s final trip home.
Northmont Branch
Monday, 3/2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
West Carrollton Branch
Monday, 2/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Monday, 3/9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Thurs., 3/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ohio Counties
Learn interesting facts about how
Ohio formed its early counties and
some of their unique features. Mary Kay
Mabe’s presentation not only explores
the early days of Montgomery County,
but several other counties as well.
Trotwood Branch
Saturday, 1/31, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Monday, 1/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Monday, 2/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Streamlining America with Egmont Arens
Historian Mike Williams tells the story
of industrial designer Egmont Arens.
This Ohioan created some of the most
enduring and iconic product designs of the
20th century, such as the Eight O’Clock
coffee bag and the Kitchen Aid mixer.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 2/19, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Women of Woodland
Discover some of Dayton’s most interesting
women in history with presenter Angie Hoschouer.
From author Erma Bombeck to madam and real
estate owner, Lib Hedges, Woodland Cemetery
and Arboretum honors them all.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 2/26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, 3/14, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
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Cemetery Symbols & Representations
Have you ever wandered a cemetery and
wondered about the meaning of the designs
on old gravestones? Thousands of different
religious and secular symbols have adorned
tombstones through the ages. Presenter Angie
Hoschouer from Woodland Cemetery guides
you through their meaning and significance.
Sports Legends
Many legendary sports figures have found
their eternal rest at Woodland Cemetery and
Arboretum. From the inventor of the metal
baseball bat to U.D. basketball coach Tom
Blackburn, Angie Hoschouer shares their stories.
The Czar of Kossuth Colony
Kossuth Colony was a walled company
town on the outskirts of North Dayton in the
early 1900s. Its residents were Hungarian
immigrants employed at Barney & Smith
Car Company by labor agent Jacob D.
Moskowitz. Was Moskowitz a ruthless
czar who exploited immigrants, or was he
a benevolent father figure? Historian Mike
Williams will provide the answers.
Belmont Branch
Tuesday, 3/17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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The 1913 Flood in the North Valley Region
Scot Trostel recounts the 1913 flood in the
five counties north of Dayton: Darke, Miami,
Champaign, Shelby and Logan. This is a
fascinating recounting of the devastation
and destruction beyond the Dayton area.
Tuesday, 3/17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 4/9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Women in the Walk of Fame
In 1996 we celebrated 200 years of Dayton and
Miami Valley history. As a tribute to the important
women and men of the area, Celebration Dayton
’96 created The Walk of Fame. Nancy Horlacher,
Local History Specialist, highlights the lives of
the 37 women in the Walk of Fame.
Monday, 3/30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Ohio Presidents: Part I
Get to know the life and times of William
Henry Harrison, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford
B. Hayes and James A. Garfield. Each of
these Ohioans became president and helped
guide the country toward expansion and
reconstruction. Presented by Mary Kay Mabe.
Northmont Branch
Monday, 3/30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, 3/3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
New Lebanon Branch
Thursday, 3/12, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Walter Kidder and the Hayner
Distillery’s Mail Order Alcohol
During the years leading up to national
prohibition, Dayton was home to the nation’s
largest and most profitable mail order alcohol
operation. Walter Kidder legally marketed the
products of Troy’s Hayner Distillery. Teacher
and historian Mike Williams tracks the rise and
fall of this innovative business that thrived on
America’s conflicting attitudes toward alcohol.
Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, 3/28, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Dayton Underwater: The Great 1913 Flood
And then the rains came. One of the
most devastating disasters in America
occurred right here in Dayton. Nancy
Horlacher, Local History Specialist, shares
vintage photographs, posters, maps and
more from the Library’s 1913 Flood Collection.
Northmont Branch
Tuesday, 3/24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Over Here: Dayton During World War I
On the eve of WWI, Dayton was a thriving
midwestern city rich in industry and home
to a vibrant immigrant population. Presenter
Bill McIntire explores how Dayton responded
and contributed to the American effort in the
war to end all wars.
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, 3/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
West Carrollton Branch
Thursday, 3/26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ridgeleigh Terrace to Yellow Springs
and Beyond: Charles F. Kettering
Meet Charles F. Kettering, engineer and inventor,
when presenter Charles Johnson takes you on
an historical journey of the Charles F. Kettering
Research Laboratory in Yellow Springs.
Mr. Johnson shares many of his personal
experiences working for “Boss Kett” as
a senior research assistant in the 1950s.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 4/30, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder
Angie Hoschouer from Woodland Cemetery
will keep you on the edge of your seat with
chilling tales of Dayton’s own bank robbers,
counterfeiters and murderers.
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Computer
Classes
Classes are held in the second floor Computer
Lab at the Main Library. Please register in
advance for all classes except the Open Lab.
Class size is limited and each participant will
have a laptop for use during class.
TRACK 1: BASICS
Whether you have no experience or just
need to brush up on your skills, this track is
designed for you. Our Basics Series provides
the foundation that you’ll need to be a
confident computer user.
Mouse Basics: Learn the mouse skills
needed to begin your computer training.*
Monday, 1/5, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 1/13, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, 3/9, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, 3/30, 2:00 p.m.
The Computer Keyboard: Learn the
essential keys and functions of the computer
keyboard.*
Tuesday, 1/6, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 1/20, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/10, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, 4/2, 2:00 p.m.
Computer Basics: Learn the basics
of how the computer works, including the
Operating System.*
Wednesday, 1/7, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, 1/26, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/11, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, 4/6, 2:00 p.m.
Internet Basics: Learn how the
Internet works. Review Internet connection
options, browsers, search engines & more.*
Thursday, 1/8, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 1/27, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, 3/12, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, 4/10, 2:00 p.m.
Email Basics: Sign up for your own
email account and learn the basics of
electronic mail.*
Friday, 1/9, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, 2/2, 6:00 p.m.
Friday, 3/13, 2:00 p.m.
LEARNING TRACK 2:
APPLIED
In this series, you will be able to apply the
basic skills learned from Learning Track
1. Patrons with basic computer skills may
find it best to start with this track.
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@ MAIN
Computer Applied: Students will
apply skills learned from Computer Basics
to build their comprehension of computer
fundamentals.*
Tuesday, 1/13, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 2/10, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, 3/16, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/7, 2:00 p.m.
Internet Applied: Learn how to navigate
the World Wide Web. This program focuses
on the Browser. The hands-on techniques
taught in this class will help you understand
the many features of the Browser to navigate
the web productively.*
Tuesday, 1/13, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 2/10, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, 3/16, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/7, 2:00 p.m.
Email Applied: Learn how to send and
receive messages, manage your Inbox and more.*
Tuesday, 1/20, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, 2/16, 6:00 p.m.
LEARNING TRACK 3:
IN ACTION
Become more efficient with Microsoft Office,
Excel and more. Patrons with intermediate
skills may find it best to start at this track.
Computer In Action: This session
provides resources to help you understand
common computer issues such as Cookies,
Viruses, and more.*
Thursday, 1/29, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 3/3, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, 3/23, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, 4/17, 2:00 p.m.
LEARNING TRACK 4: ASK US
This Learning Track offers a variety of informational
resources for patrons trying to navigate the fastpaced world of modern technology.
Before You Buy Desktops & Laptops:
If you need to replace an old computer or buy
one for the first time, this session will provide
a starting point for researching the latest
technology for desktops and laptops.*
Friday, 3/20, 2:00 p.m.
Before You Buy: iPad, iPod, iPhone:
Which Apple mobile device is for you, the iPad,
iPod or iPhone? Research the differences
between the Apple mobile devices, laptops
and desktop computers.*
Sat., 3/7, 10:00 a.m.
Before You Buy Tablets & eBook
Readers: Research the many hardware and
software options of tablets and eReaders.*
Before You Buy Smartphones & Cell
Phones: From devices to service plans, this
session provides research resources for anyone
who wants to replace an old cell phone or buy
their first smart phone.*
Sat., 3/28, 10:00 a.m.
Cut, Copy & Paste: Cut, Copy and
Paste is a combination of computer functions
designed to help you complete most computer
task quickly. Learn why you need to know about
them and how use them properly.*
Tuesday, 2/10, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, 3/6, 2:00 p.m.
The Cloud: With a hands-on approach, attendees
will get a thorough overview of the next evolution in
computer file storage called “The Cloud.”*
Sat., 1/17, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, 2/26, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, 3/27, 2:00 p.m.
Internet Searching: Learn tips and
secrets for finding the best information
online including information on using search
engines, subject directories, and specialized
databases.*
Tuesday, 1/27, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 2/17, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/24, 10:00 a.m.
Facebook: Set up a Facebook account,
manage privacy, search for friends, and learn
to use groups and events. An email address is
required to create an account.*
Monday, 1/12, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/10, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, 4/13, 2:00 p.m.
Email In Action: Learn how to send and
receive attachments, upload, download, and more.*
Thursday, 1/22, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 2/24, 6:00 p.m.
iOS 8: If you own an iPad, iPod or iPhone this
class will help you understand Apple’s current
Mobile Operating system iOS8.*
Monday, 1/5, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, 2/9, 2:00 p.m.
Sat., 3/21, 10:00 a.m.
from a new parent looking for medical advice to small
business owners looking for market information. This
Learning Track offers a hands-on review of a variety of
online resources available to you through the Library’s
website. Basic computer knowledge is recommended.
LinkedIn: From reconnecting with colleagues
to networking for career or business opportunities,
discover the benefits using LinkedIn. An email address
is required to create an account.*
Monday, 4/20, 6:00 p.m.
The Ribbon: No more toolbars or drop down
menus, there’s just the Ribbon. Take the mystery out of
Microsoft’s revised interface for accessing functions and
features within Microsoft’s suite of office programs. This
class is a prerequisite for our Microsoft Office classes.*
Tuesday, 2/3, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 2/17, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/10, 6:00 p.m.
Word: Just the Basics: First of our revised Microsoft
Office Series, this session introduce you to the basics
of the modern version of Microsoft Office Word.*
Tuesday, 3/17, 6:00 p.m.
Word: Document Introduction: Second of our three
part series, go beyond the basics and explore standard
features & functions that every Word user should know.*
Tuesday, 3/24, 6:00 p.m.
Word: Document Creation: This session concludes
our three part series for Microsoft Office Word. Use
skills gained from our previous sessions to successfully
create a full Word document.*
Friday, 2/6, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/31, 6:00 p.m.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Just the Basic:
This session introduces you to the basics of the modern
version of Microsoft Office PowerPoint. Learn the
fundamentals of PowerPoint presentation creation.*
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:00 p.m.
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
Introduction: This class introduces participants
to the basics of PowerPoint, Microsoft’s presentation
program.*
Tuesday, 4/14, 6:00 p.m.
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Creation:
Second of our three part series, apply basic knowledge
of PowerPoint by creating a complete presentation with
embedded videos and custom animations.*
Friday, 2/20, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:00 p.m.
Mobile Photography 1.0: Hardware &
Software: Learn how mobile digital photography
works, get tips on how to take a better picture, and
learn options to get pictures off your device. Attendees
should know the basics of how to use a computer and
have an active email account.*
Monday, 3/30, 6:00 p.m.
Mobile Photography 2.0: Working with
your Pictures: Learn how to upload to online sites,
explore popular photo-sharing apps and learn their
editing features.*
Friday, 1/30, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, 4/6, 6:00 p.m.
The Password: The password is your defense
against someone accessing your personal
information. Review resources to help you
understand how to manage your passwords. Basic
computer knowledge is recommended.*
Friday, 1/16, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2/28, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, 3/26, 10:00 a.m.
Pinterest: Learn how to use the online pin board
Pinterest to share and organize images from the Internet.
An active email account is required to create an account.*
Upload and Download: Designed as a
supplemental class for our Computer and Email Series,
this session will teach you how to move files from one
computer to another.*
Thursday, 2/12, 10:00 a.m.
LEARNING TRACK 5: LIBRARY RESOURCES
The Library has a number of databases to help everyone
Downloadable: All Things Downloadable
through your Dayton Metro Library:
Discover DML’s free digital books, music, videos and
more. Instructors will demonstrate how to download
sound files and EPUB files from our website and
transfer them to an mp3 player and eBook reader.
Tablet users will discover the apps for accessing
Library materials. Attendees are welcome to bring their
eReaders, tablets, laptops or digital devices to practice
or get help with searching, downloading and more.*
Friday, 1/23, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, 2/13, 2:00 p.m.
Sat., 3/14, 10:00 a.m.
Sat., 4/11, 10:00 a.m.
DML Research Databases: Learning
and Exploring: Get a quick introduction to six
valuable databases that are available free from
the Library’s website. Find contact information for
businesses, research health topics, find auto repair
information, find a good novel to read, brush up on
job-related skills and software.*
Monday, 2/9, 6:00 p.m.
DML Research Databases: Researching
People: Get a quick introduction to six valuable
databases that are available free from the Library’s
website. Find magazine and newspaper articles
(including the Dayton Daily News), research
address and neighborhood data, take a peek into
your family tree, and more. *
Monday, 3/23, 6:00 p.m.
ADDITIONAL COMPUTER TRAINING RESOURCE
Open Lab
Designed to allow more time for practice, Open Lab
is your opportunity to get additional computer help.
Library trainers will informally assist you with various
computer-related subjects. Please note: Trainers
are available for assistance only and cannot provide
technical assistance for computer problems, assist
in the creation of content, or provide guidance in
personal decisions. Registration is not required.
Call 463-2665 for more information about Open Lab.
Open Lab January
Open Lab March
Wednesday, 1/7, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, 3/5, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, 3/24, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, 1/12, 2:00 p.m.
Open Lab February Open Lab April
Wednesday, 2/11, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, 4/1, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, 4/20, 2:00 p.m.
Monday, 2/23, 2:00 p.m.
Mobile Photography Lab
Designed to allow you more time to try out what you have
learned in our Mobile Photography classes. Practice
taking, editing and managing pictures with your mobile
device. Library trainers will be available for assistance.
Assistance will be provided based on order of arrival.*
Monday, 4/13, 6:00 p.m.
Computer Classes @ MAIN - 35
Computer
Classes
@ YOUR
BRANCH
Mouse Basics
Wednesday, 4/15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Learn the mouse skills
needed to begin your computer training. Master your
mouse skills with Mousercise. This class is for those with
minimal to no mouse or computer experience.*
Computer Basics
Wednesday, 4/22, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Learn the basics of
how your computer works including the fundamentals
of the operating system. This class provides hands-on
instruction for beginners.*
Laptops are provided for use during these classes.
Register for computer classes no more than 30 days
prior to class.
BEGINNING ADOBE
PHOTOSHOP SERIES
at Kettering-Moraine and
Wilmington-Stroop Branches
Presented by Mark Cela of Mark Cela Graphics
Introduction to Photoshop
Monday, 3/30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at WilmingtonStroop. An introduction to the basic concepts and
uses of Adobe Photoshop. Learn basic layout and
function of several essential menus and windows.
Layers & Selections in
Adobe Photoshop
Monday, 4/6, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Kettering-Moraine.
The most basic and critical concepts of Adobe
Photoshop: the selection. Get a detailed overview
of layers, with examples from actual artwork and
photography.
Digital Retouching Basics
Monday, 4/13, 6:30-8:00 p.m.at Kettering-Moraine.
This class covers the removal of blemishes from the
model’s skin and how to crop and resize images.
Painting in Adobe Photoshop
Monday, 4/20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at WilmingtonStroop. Learn the basic principles of painting in
Adobe Photoshop. Topics include rendering flatshaded objects to appear three-dimensional and
basic use of the Brush Window.
Color Correcting Images
Monday, 4/27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at WilmingtonStroop. This session focuses on basic color
concepts and how they apply to photography
and Photoshop. Contrast and color adjustment
of images will be demonstrated.
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EAST 496.8930
Internet Basics
Wednesday, 1/14, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Internet Basics
prepares you to surf the net with confidence. Review
Internet connection options, the browser, & much more.*
Internet Applied
Wednesday, 1/21, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This session
provides instruction on navigating the web, especially
the various services provided by Google. The handson techniques taught in this class will prepare you to
search the web productively.*
Microsoft Word Applied
Wednesday, 2/11, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This class provides
instruction on using the menus and toolbars of Word
and gives you a chance to practice creating and
editing a simple Word document.*
Email Basics
Wednesday, 2/18, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Whether applying
for a job online or just keeping in touch with family,
having an email account has become an essential
way to communicate in today’s society. This class is
your introduction to electronic mail. You’ll have the
opportunity sign up for your own email account.*
Computer in Action
Wednesday, 3/11, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Review basic
computer safety and security. This session provides
resources to help you understand common computer
issues such as cookies, viruses, and more.*
Internet Searching
Wednesday, 3/18, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Gain the knowledge
and skills necessary to conduct the most efficient and
productive web searching possible. Learn tips and
secrets for finding the best information online.*
Computer Basics
Tuesday, 1/6, 3/3, 2:00-4:00 p.m. This hands-on class
is for people with little or no computer experience.
There will be lots of mouse practice, plus turning on
and shutting down a computer, basic computer terms,
and beginning Windows management.*
Beginning Internet
Tuesdays, 1/20, 3/17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. This hands-on
class is for people with little computer experience,
but at least a little experience with the mouse. Topics
include what a browser is and how it works, parts of a
web address, and search engines.*
Email Basics
Tuesdays, 2/3, 4/21, 2:00-4:00 p.m. This hands-on
class is for people with some mouse proficiency
and very basic Internet knowledge. Create an email
address and learn how to manage an email account.
Basic concepts like reading and sending messages
will be covered, plus deleting, organizing messages
into folders, creating address books, and sending
attachments as time permits.*
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Tuesdays, 2/17, 4/28, 2:00-4:00 p.m. This class is
for those who have gained some proficiency with the
basics of computers. Learn the basics of Microsoft
Word, some of its popular features and how to use
them. The class will be based on the 2013 version of
Microsoft Word.*
MIAMISBURG 496.8946
Excel Basics
Wednesday, 2/4 and Thursday, 4/16, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Learn how to make an Excel spreadsheet. Understand
the basics of cells, formatting, rows and columns,
formulas, and more. Knowledge of Word basics is
required.*
Google Drive Basics
Saturday, 3/21, 10:00 a.m.-noon. Google Drive is a
free cloud-based storage service. Learn how to create
text documents and other document types, upload files
and store them on the cloud. Please create your Gmail
account prior to class. Gmail accounts and Google
Drive are free Internet services.*
Internet Basics
Wednesday, 1/14, Monday, 2/23 and Wednesday, 4/8,
3:00-5:00 p.m. Have you ever gotten lost surfing the
World Wide Web? Would you like to learn how to find
that favorite recipe on the Internet, locate a specific
website or search for information? Basic computer
knowledge is required.*
Overdrive/Hoopla/Zinio
Saturday, 2/21, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Do you have a tablet,
ereader or touch device? Learn how to check out
electronic library books using the Library’s Overdrive
app. Explore the Hoopla app to check out movies, TV
shows, and music, and use Zinio to check out electronic
magazines. Please bring your device with you.
PowerPoint Basics
Wednesday, 4/29, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Learn how to
create a PowerPoint slide presentation. Create slides,
transitions, add pictures, text, animation and more.
Basic Word usage is required.*
Publisher Basics
Thursday, 1/8 and Wednesday, 3/4, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
This class will teach you how to put together a flyer,
calendar, greeting cards and more. Basic computer
knowledge is required.*
Word Advanced
Monday, 1/26, 3:00-5:00 p.m. and Monday, 3/30,
6:00-8:00 p.m. After taking Word Basics, or if you have
a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and want to
learn more, join us for Word 2 Advanced. Learn how
to use Word Art, create columns, borders, tables, lists
and more.*
Word Basics
Saturday, 1/10, 10:00 a.m.-noon. Thursday, 2/12, 3:005:00 p.m. Wednesday, 3/25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Monday,
4/20, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Would you like to learn more
about how to create documents, cut, copy, paste, and
save your documents? Knowledge of computer basics
is required.*
TROTWOOD 496.8958
Downloadable Library: Ebooks for Readers
Tuesday, 1/6, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, 1/14, 10:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn how to find free books, music &
video for your home computers, Kindles, iPads, smart
and android phones using the Library’s downloadable
e-audio & eBook catalog, Hoopla and Zinio websites.
Internet Basics
Wednesday, 3/11, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This class
prepares you to surf the Internet with confidence. Learn
how to do simple searches on the web and identify
different parts of an Internet address.*
Internet & Email Applied
Tuesday, 3/17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Learn how to navigate
the web using shortcut features. Create favorites and
folders of the websites you use the most. Also learn
how to send email attachments, create folders and
make a contact list.*
Microsoft Word 2013
Wednesday, 4/8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, 4/21,
2:00-4:00 p.m. Learn how to use ribbons to create and
edit a simple Word document. Basic knowledge of the
keyboard will help in taking this class.*
Computer/Internet Basics
Tuesday, 1/13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, 2/11, 3:004:30 p.m. Thursday, 4/2, 3:00-4:30 p.m. This class
covers fundamentals of the computer and ways to use
the Internet.*
DML Research Database
Friday, 3/6, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, 4/28,
6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn how the Library’s database
offerings can help you with your research needs.*
Email Basics
Saturday, 1/31, 10:00-11:30 a.m. This class covers
setting up an email account, attaching documents, and
composing an email message.*
Excel Basics
Friday, 1/9, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2/24, 6:308:00 p.m. Saturday, 3/14, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Especially
for those computer users who
have never used Microsoft Office Excel.*
Mouse Basics
Saturday, 2/14, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Master your skills with Mousercise.*
Word Basics 1
Tuesday, 3/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Monday, 4/27, 3:00-4:30
p.m. Learn how to create a document, save, print, and
edit in this session.*
Word Basics 2
Thursday, 4/30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn how to use
Word Art, clipart, create borders, create lists, and
much more. Word Basics 1 knowledge is required
and is a pre-requisite to take this class.*
WILMINGTON-STROOP
496.8966
Before You Buy
Saturday, 1/10, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Interested in buying a
new tablet or e-reader? Learn the differences in the two
and some pros and cons of popular devices.
Facebook Basics
Saturday, 2/21, 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Learn how to set up
an account, manage privacy, search for friends, and
other basic functions. Access to an e-mail account is
required to sign up for Facebook.*
How To Use Your Tablet
Saturday, 1/10, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, 4/18,
2:00-4:00 p.m. Learn how to connect to the Library
resources and get the most from your tablet.
Linux Mint Demo
Saturday, 4/4, 2:00-4:00 p.m. One of the more popular
distributions of Linux, Mint is very easy to use. Learn
more about it in this class.
Microsoft Excel In Action
This class explores the many capabilities
of Microsoft’s spreadsheet program.
Students will have the opportunity
to apply their basic knowledge of
Excel by creating a spreadsheet.*
Tablet Time
Wednesday, 1/21, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2/17,
6:30-8:00 p.m. Monday, 3/23, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Saturday,
4/11, 10:00-11:30 a.m. This class will teach you the
basic features of navigating your tablet.*
Microsoft Word in Action
Friday, 3/27, 10:00 a.m.-noon. This intermediate
class will introduce you to the basics of Microsoft
Word. Review page setup and learn about tables,
bulleted lists, and graphics. You will have a
chance to practice creating simple
documents using these elements.*
Winway Resume Deluxe
Wednesday, 4/22, 3:00-4:30 p.m. This class will help
users develop a resume or search for jobs through
the software Winway Resume Deluxe. Sorry we can’t
provide resume content advice.*
Raspberry Pi Demo
Saturday, 1/24, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Have you heard about
this credit-card sized computer and want to see what
it can do? This demo will give you an idea of what
Raspberry Pi is capable of.
Computer & Mouse Basics
Tuesday, 2/3, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, 2/25,
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn the mouse skills needed to
begin your computer training. Master your mouse skills
with Mousercise, and learn the fundamentals of the
computer and operating system. This class is for those
with minimal to no mouse or computer experience.*
Computer Classes @ Your Branch - 37
special interests
Saving Our
Community:
A New Year, A New Brand
The New Look of Your Dayton Metro Library
A Poster Exhibit
When bad news seems
to be everywhere, positive
messages are most
welcome. In a colorful
exhibit of original artwork,
Montgomery County
students in grades 6
through 12 share their
ideas for “Saving Our
Community.” Messages
of encouragement for a
safer, healthier community
are represented in a
variety of media, including
watercolor, pen and ink,
crayon, and markers.
The posters were
entered in the
Montgomery
County Drug-Free
Coalition’s Drug
Abuse Prevention
contest.
The Grand Prize
winner receives a
scholarship of choice
to Sinclair Community
College, Wright State
University or the
University of Dayton.
Cash prizes are
awarded to runners-up
in each age category.
The exhibit will
be on display in
the Main Library’s
auditorium from
February 11 through
March 20 and is
free and open to
the public.
38 - Special Interests Programs
Visit our completely
redesigned website
at DaytonMetroLibrary.org
EXPLORE NEW CONTENT WITH EASY-TO-NAVIGATE PAGES
Branch Pages offer useful information
about each location:
●
Branch-specific events calendars
●
Available amenities including community
rooms, free Wifi and public computers
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Manager and staff information
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Community partnerships and connections
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Parking & public transportation information
Research Tools connects you to more
than 50 databases with reliable, up-to-date
information for you. Health, Government,
Business, History - it’s all here and more.
Discover new resources with featured
databases each month.
Programs + Events gives you searchable
access to our complete calendar of events
at all locations, plus featured events and
highlighted programs.
Reference Help is now available by
telephone, email and text - you can get the
information you need quickly and easily, at
your convenience.
Just For You guides you to materials
and programs focused for all ages and
stages of life.
Fast Finds on every page makes it easy
to click on our downloadable collections
(magazines, books, movies, music), interlibrary
loan services, information on getting a Library
card and how to start a book club.
New Blogs connect you to Library
specialists in Small Business, Nonprofits,
and Early Childhood Education. Stay
informed about Library services, programs
and materials and learn about community
events and resources too.
Books, Movies + Music are still the
foundation of the Library. Quickly find lists
of newly ordered materials, most-requested
titles, even sign up to receive email
recommendations tailored to you. Search our
catalog and request items for yourself as well.
Our look may have changed,
but our mission remains the same:
The Dayton Metro Library will inform,
inspire and enrich our community by
linking individuals to information needed
for personal success, providing access
to a world of imagination and culture
and offering convenient and comfortable
spaces that enhance exploration and
facilitate civic participation.
Smart, breezy, quirky, and fun.
- Amazon.com
A sparkling, laugh out-loud novel.
- Kirkus Starred Review
Funny, touching, and hard to put
down, The Rosie Project is certain
to entertain even as readers delve
into deep themes. For a book
about a logic-based quest for
love, it has a lot of heart.
- Bridget Thoreson, Booklist
This year’s Big Read book is a lighthearted look at
love, relationships, communication and acceptance.
With a protagonist who describes himself as being on
the autism spectrum, The Rosie Project, by Graeme
Simsion, gives us a lot to talk about. Discussion
groups will gather at libraries, bookstores, cafes and
other locations across the Miami Valley this spring.
This year we’re partnering with organizations including
the Autism Coaching Team from the Miami Valley
Regional Center, the Dayton Asperger’s Resource
Network, and Marriage Works! Ohio to offer a whole
new slate of programs exploring the novel’s themes.
From strategies for coping with autism to a Literary
Speed Dating event, our programs, like the book
itself, range from lighthearted to enlightening.
BIG READ EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY:
Love Thinks
Greg Schutte, Director of Marriage Works!
Ohio, presents a practical, easy, comprehensive
overview of the crucial areas to explore in a
dating relationship.
Monday, 3/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Dayton View
Thursday, 4/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Northmont
_________________________________
Autism Series: Dealing with Strategies
Join the Autism Coaching Team from the Miami
Valley Regional Center for a session on strategies
to help support individuals on the autism spectrum.
Monday, 3/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Huber Heights
_________________________________
This is the 10th year for The Big Read!
Programs take place starting in March and runs
through National Library Week, April 12-18, 2015.
What is Music Therapy?
The University of Dayton Music Therapy Club
presents this program on how music therapy
can be used for a variety of behavioral, social,
emotional, and physical needs.
For the latest Big Read events and information,
visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org and click on Big Read.
Monday, 3/23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Kettering-Moraine
_________________________________
Dayton Metro Library Book Discussions:
Monday, 3/2, 6:30 p.m. Wilmington-Stroop
Saturday, 3/7, 4:00 p.m. Belmont
Monday, 3/9, 7:00 p.m. West Carrollton
Monday, 3/23, 6:30 p.m. Miamisburg
Monday, 3/23, 7:00 p.m. New Lebanon
Tuesday, 3/24, 7:00 p.m. Huber Heights
Tuesday, 3/31, 6:30 p.m. Brookville
Thursday, 4/2, 1:30 p.m. Vandalia
Tuesday, 4/7, 7:00 p.m. Pub-Lit, Brixx Ice House
Thursday, 4/9, 2:00 p.m. Northmont
Thursday, 4/9, 6:45 p.m. Trotwood
Monday, 4/20, 7:00 p.m. Dayton View
Daring to Love: A Path to Healing,
Growth, and New Love
Cynthia Belmer, bestselling author and relationship
coach, presents this workshop to help you change
the story of your past hurts and overcome the
barriers that keep you from finding love.
Saturday, 4/4, 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Huber Heights
_________________________________
The Rosie Project Book and
Asperger’s Syndrome Discussion
Join us for a discussion of the Big Read book,
The Rosie Project and the underlying theme
of Asperger’s. Co-sponsored by the Dayton
Asperger’s Resource Network (DARN).
Monday, 4/6, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Christ United
Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Rd., Kettering.
Sensory Issues
Join the Autism Coaching Team from the
Miami Valley Regional Center for a session
on modifying environments and supporting
individuals who fall on the autism spectrum.
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Miamisburg
_________________________________
Can We Talk?... Taking The Fear
Out of Social Communication
In The Rosie Project, Don Tillman lacks the
skills he needs to effectively communicate with
the opposite sex. Presenter Ann Riegle Crichton
shares lessons learned from years of teaching
interpersonal communication.
Thursday, 4/9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Brixx Ice
Company, 500 E. First Street, Dayton.
_________________________________
Socialization Issues
Join the Autism Coaching Team from the
Miami Valley Regional Center for a session on
what it’s like for people on the autism spectrum
Tuesday, 4/14, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Miamisburg
Tuesday, 4/27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Brookville
_________________________________
Literary Speed Dating
Are you in your 20s or 30s and looking for
love? Check somebody out at Literary Speed
Dating! This event is for people between the
ages of 20 and 40 seeking partners of the
opposite sex. (If this isn’t you but you’re
interested, we’ll take your contact
information to notify you of future
events for other audiences.) *
Thursday, 4/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Main Library
Special Interests Programs - 39
Your Dayton Metro Libraries:
Main Library
215 E. Third Street, downtown Dayton
Branch Libraries
Belmont, 1041 Watervliet Ave.
Brookville, 425 Rona Parkway Dr.
Burkhardt, 4680 Burkhardt Ave.
Dayton View, 1515 Salem Ave.
Electra C. Doren, 701 Troy St. East, 2008 Wyoming St.
Ft. McKinley, 3735 Salem Ave.
Huber Heights, 6160 Chambersburg Rd.
Kettering-Moraine, 3496 Far Hills Ave.
Madden Hills, 2542 Germantown St.
Miami Township, 2718 Lyons Rd.
Miamisburg, 35 S. Fifth St.
New Lebanon, 715 W. Main St.
Northmont, 333 W. National Rd.
Northtown-Shiloh, 35 Bennington Dr.
Trotwood, 651 E. Main St. Vandalia, 500 S. Dixie Dr.
West Carrollton, 300 E. Central Ave.
Westwood, 3207 Hoover Ave. Wilmington-Stroop, 3980 Wilmington Pk.
Contact Your Librarian Quickly and Easily
Telephone: 937.463.BOOK (2665)
Text: 937.779.4491 or text the word Dayton to 66746 or
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