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Library Closed for the holidays:
2016: 11/24, 12/24,
12/25, 12/26,
Closing at 5 PM 12/31
2017: 1/1, 1/2
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Library Closes One Location,
Opens Another
WASHINGTON-CENTERVILLE PUBLIC
LIBRARY OFFICIALS RECENTLY
ANNOUNCED WOODBOURNE LIBRARY
WILL CLOSE AT 5 PM ON DECEMBER
31, 2016 AND A TEMPORARY
STORE FRONT LIBRARY, CALLED
WOODBOURNE @ CROSS POINTE, WILL
OPEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017 AT
CROSS POINTE CENTER (101 E. ALEX
BELL RD. SUITE 118). This approximately
2,700-square-foot location will offer:
• Bestselling books
• Express books and movies including
selected TV series
• Selected children’s materials
• Self-Serve hold pickup
• Research assistance
• Wi-Fi access
Woodbourne @ Cross Pointe will also have
space for the Friends of WCPL to sort and
store books for annual book sales.
“This will be an accessible, convenient and
practical location from which to serve patrons
during the expansion and renovation of
Woodbourne Library,” says Kim Senft-Paras,
Library Director.
STARTING JANUARY 3, WOODBOURNE
@ CROSS POINTE WILL BE OPEN:
• 10 AM – 9 PM Monday-Thursday
• 10 AM – 6 PM Friday
• 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday
• Closed Sunday
In order to continue to meet patron needs
as best as possible, Centerville Library will
expand hours of operation to include Friday
evenings. Hours for Centerville Library,
beginning January 3, 2017, will be:
• 10 AM – 9 PM Monday-Friday
• 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday
Centerville Library will continue to be open
Sundays year round from 1 – 5 PM.
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HAMILTON EXHIBIT OPENS
NOVEMBER 29TH
The Library and CentervilleWashington History are pleased
to host a traveling exhibit, and
complementary events, about
Alexander
Hamilton,
one of the
nation’s
Founding
Fathers,
the first
Secretary of
the Treasury,
and the
subject of the
hit Broadway musical phenomenon.
The exhibit, on loan from the Gilder
Lehrman Institute of New York,
examines Hamilton’s central role
during the Revolutionary War and
his influence as a soldier, lawmaker,
immigrant, economist, and futurist
for modern America. Learn how his
vision helped shape the America we
live in two hundred years after his
death. See the General section of the
calendar for exhibit and program
dates/locations.
PROTECT THE PUBLIC
LIBRARY FUND
Did you know… Most of Ohio’s 251
public libraries rely solely on state
funding to operate.
programs
November
Sensory Storytime
A storytime that engages children by movement, body
awareness, and other sensory activities. This storytime
serves children with autism, language delay, sensory
processing disorder, and children with disabilities.
Parents, caregivers, siblings, and therapists welcome.
Dates:
Location:
Time:
Sat., Nov. 5
Centerville
11 AM - 12 PM
Sat., Dec. 3
Centerville
11 AM - 12 PM
Oct.
Nov.
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Centerville &
Woodbourne Library
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10 - 11 AM
Centerville Library
(Ages 3 – 5 years)
Fun with Math & Science
*Due to limited space, registration required.
This workshop presents the five early literacy practices,
along with science and math activities, that parents and
children can use to help children learn more about the
world, acquire new vocabulary, and develop other early
literacy skills.
(Preschool – Grade 5)
Get Creative
Activity Center
Drop in to create fun
crafts!
November
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Centerville Library
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(6 – 36 months)
Add, subtract, spend or save your way through the library
before the clock runs out!
Pizza and snacks will be provided.
Space is limited. Please, no strollers.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Super Readers
Calling all 1st & 2nd grade bookworms! Join our
book club for some fun reading with other kids your age.
For parents and children to enjoy together from 6-7 PM
at Centerville Library. For more information, visit
http://kids.wclibrary.info/superreaders/
(Grades 1 - 2 with a parent or guardian)
Book Theme:
Please read Jumanji
by Chris Van Allsburg.
No meeting in December.
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(Grades 2 – 5 and their families)
(Younger and older siblings welcome)
*Due to limited space, registration required.
Boogie to some of our favorite
storytime songs and fingerplays!
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4
6 - 8 PM
Centerville Library
The Great Candy Coin Caper**
Baby Boogie
Date:
Nov. 17
November
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*Due to limited space, registration required. Child must be
able to read independently.
Read to a dog to improve reading skills! Schedule a
15-minute slot today with a librarian at the Children’s
Desk or call (937) 433-8091 opt. 3.
(Kindergarten - Grade 5)
Tutor Dates:
Wed., Nov. 2 Mon., Nov. 7 Wed., Nov. 16 Mon., Nov. 28 Mon., Dec. 5 Wed., Dec. 14 Location:
Woodbourne
Centerville
Woodbourne
Centerville
Centerville
Woodbourne
Times:
4:30 - 5:30 PM
6:30 - 7:30 PM
6:30 - 7:30 PM
4:30 - 5:30 PM
6:30 - 7:30 PM
4:30 - 5:30 PM
programs
November
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Centerville &
Woodbourne Library
(Grades 2 – 5)
Money $marts Crossword Contest**
Complete the crossword for a chance to win a moolainspired bag of goodies! One entry per child. Random
drawing breaks a tie.
December
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2:30 - 4 PM
Centerville Library
(Grades 2 – 5 with an Adult
Relative)
Family Storytime
Join us on select Saturdays for an hour of stories and a
craft! 11 AM-12 PM
Dates:
Location:Topic:
Sat., Nov. 12
Centerville
Let’s Eat!
Sat., Dec. 17
Woodbourne
Snowy Days
December
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Centerville &
Woodbourne Library
(Preschool – Grade 5)
Winter Break Activity Center
Drop in to create crafts over Winter Break!
Genealogy for Kids
*Due to limited space,
registration required.
Discover your own family
history using genealogy
databases. Use these skills
to find out information and
interesting stories about
your ancestors!
December
19
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Centerville Library
(For the Family)
Winter Break Movie Night
Join us for Pixar’s Finding Dory, popcorn and snacks!
This movie is rated PG.
Heads in Books: Kids Book Club
program is made possible by a grant from the FINRA
**This
Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your
library®, a partnership with the American Library Association.
Join our book club for some fun reading with other kids
your age. Visit http://kids.wclibrary.info/headsinbooks/ for
more information. Club meetings are held at Centerville
Library from 7 - 8 PM. (Grades 3 - 5)
Date:
Book Theme:
November 17
Please read a book about a U.S.
president. Check our website for
suggested titles!
No meeting in December.
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programs
Bookmarked: A Book Club for Teens
*Due to limited space, registration required.
Join other teens for a book
discussion while you enjoy
Bill’s Donuts and drinks!
Copies of the book are
available at the Children’s
Desk. No library card required. We meet at Centerville
Library from 7 - 8 PM. (Grades 6 - 12)
Dates:Book:
Nov. 10
The Scourge by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Dec. 8
No Such Person by Caroline B. Cooney
November 7 - 8:30 PM
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Centerville Library
(Grades 6 - 12)
Totally Teen
Tuesday: Video
Games
Play the newest Just Dance
and Super Smash Bros.
Brawl while you eat snacks,
spend time with friends, and
win prizes!
November 7 - 9 PM
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Centerville Library
(Grades 6 - 12)
Harry Potter Teen Trivia Night
*Due to limited
space, registration
required.
Test your Potter
knowledge at this
special after-hours
trivia night just
for teens! Enjoy
Harry Potter
inspired food, activities, and friendly competition
as we celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them!
Please register each participant individually.
December 7 - 8:30 PM
18
Centerville Library
(Grades 6 - 12)
Totally Teen Tuesday:
Board Games
Eat snacks, win prizes, and have
fun with your friends while you
play new board games as well as
some old school favorites!
Teen Contests
Holiday Guess Jar: December 5 - 18
Guess the number of items in the jar
for your chance to win the contents!
One guess per person, please.
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JustTeens
TAB Meeting Dates: 4 – 5 PM at Centerville Library
November 7 • November 21 • December 5 • December 19
events
Booked for Lunch
In conjunction with the Centerville-Washington
Park District and Centerville-Washington History,
the Library co-hosts a lunchtime book discussion
on historical topics. Bring a brown bag lunch and dessert will
be provided. Held at Smith House at Bill Yeck Park, 2230 E.
Centerville Station Road, from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.
Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/cwpd/
Activity_Search/booked-for-lunch/4520
DatesBook
Nov. 2
The Dollmaker by Harriette Arnow
Dec. 7
The Year in Review
November 7 - 8 PM
2
Centerville Library
(For Adults)
Help for Job Seekers!
Need resume assistance? Looking to brush up on
interview techniques? Meet with human resources
professional Chad Dresnick of Dresnick Consulting,
LLC, for one on one assistance to become a job seeking
pro. Sessions are free and open to all. Registration is
not required, but patrons will be seen in the order they
arrive.
Nov. 21, 5:30 – 6 PM: Interview Skills for Job Seekers
Nov. 21, 6 – 7 PM: Individual Help for Job Seekers!
Uncorked
Unwind with a lively book discussion in a casual
atmosphere. Read the month’s selection and join us at
Rumbleseat Wine, 5853 Far Hills Avenue, at 7 PM.
Dates
Nov. 7
Book
Bones & All
by Camille DeAngelis
The Madwoman Upstairs
by Catherine Lowell
Fraud Watch
Dec. 5
Get an inside look at how con artists and scammers
think, how to safeguard against identity theft & fraud,
and learn what to do if you or someone you know has
been a victim.
Page Turners
*Due to limited space, registration required.
Presented by the Speakers Bureau from AARP, part of the
Fraud Watch Network.
UnWined and Color
If you thought coloring was just for kids, think again!
Join us at Rumbleseat Wine, 5853 Far Hills Avenue,
from 6-7 PM for some creative fun! Coloring relieves
stress, generates well-being, and stimulates brain areas
related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity.
Dates
November 7 & December 5
NaNoWriMo Kick Off Party & Come
Write In!
Find out if you have what it takes to write a 50,000word novel during November’s National Novel Writing
Month (NaNoWriMo). Attend the Kick Off Party,
meet other writers, have refreshments, get inspired
and win prizes! Bring your laptop. Then, every Monday
night during the month of November, visit the Dorothy
R. Yeck Conference room and write your novel!
November 1, 5 – 8:30 PM:
Kick Off Party (Centerville Library)
November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 5 – 8:30 PM:
Come Write In! (Woodbourne Library)
Book discussion. All Page Turners sessions meet the third
Tuesday of each month from 1-2 PM in the Woodbourne
Library conference room.
DatesBook
Nov. 15 Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast
Dec. 20 The Year in Review
Book Ends
Book discussion. All Book Ends sessions meet the third
Thursday of each month from 7-8 PM in the Centerville
Library conference room.
DatesBook
Nov. 17 Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast
Dec. 15 The Year in Review
WCPL Knitting Group
Do you enjoy knitting or would you like to learn
how to start? Socialize, learn new skills, work on
projects, share patterns, or learn some basic skills.
All experience levels are welcome! We meet from
2-3:30 PM in the Centerville Library conference
room.
Dates
November 12 & December 10
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programs
Beginning Kindle Fire
Beginning Microsoft Excel 2010
Microsoft Word 2010 for Writers &
Researchers
iPad Basics
November 1
6 – 8 PM • Centerville Library
November 3
6 – 8 PM • Centerville Library
Microsoft Office Basics 2010
November 5
1 – 2:30 PM • Woodbourne Library
Beginning Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
November 9
6:30 – 8 PM • Woodbourne Library
Beginning Microsoft Word 2010
November 12
10:30 AM – 12 PM • Centerville Library
Beginning Microsoft Publisher 2010
November 12
2:30 – 4 PM • Woodbourne Library
Intermediate Kindle Fire
November 15
6 – 8 PM • Centerville Library
Data Mining @ the Library (DEMO)
November 15
6:30 – 8 PM • Woodbourne Library
Genealogy Interest Group
November 16, 8:30 – 10 AM, Centerville
December 14, 8:30 – 10 AM, Woodbourne
Genealogy Workshop
(2-SESSION CLASS)
November 30
6:30 – 8 PM • Centerville Library
December 1
6 – 8 PM • Centerville Library
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010
December 6
6:30 – 8 PM • Centerville Library
Internet for Beginners
December 10
10 AM – 12 PM • Centerville Library
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010
December 13
6:30 – 8 PM • Centerville Library
Intermediate iPad
December 15
6 – 8 PM • Centerville Library
SCORE Classes
Dayton SCORE will present free seminars for the
business community at the Centerville Library
on the following days. The presentations will run
6:30 – 8 PM
Dates:Topics:
Wed., Nov. 16 Small Business Planning Orientation
Business Lunch & Learn
Brown Bag Business Lunch & Learn is held the first
Wednesday of every month at Centerville Library
from Noon-1PM. Attendees are welcome to bring
their lunch; beverages and dessert will be provided.
November 19
10 AM – 12 PM & 1 – 3 PM
Centerville Library
BusinessFirst! One Stop Business Assistance
November 2
LinkedIn (DEMO)
Business Resources Show & Tell
December 7
November 29
6:30 – 8:30 PM • Woodbourne Library
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Space is limited & registration is required for all tech programs.
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programs
November
2
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Centerville Police Dept. Hqtrs.,
155 W. Spring Valley Rd.
(For All Ages)
Beyond Point & Shoot Award Ceremony
Winning photographs from this
year’s Beyond Point & Shoot
photo contest will be unveiled.
Awards will be presented at 6
PM. Join us!
2nd Monday Authors
Stop by on the 2nd Monday of each month and meet
local authors in the Centerville Library lobby. Books will
be available to purchase. Each event will be from 1-3 PM.
Dates
Featured Authors
Featured Books
Barbara T. Cerny
Nov. 14
The Tiefling
Offered in partnership with the
Centerville Arts Commission.
Dec. 12
November
6
2 PM
Centerville Library
(For All Ages)
Race to the Library – Book It 5K
Participate in this family-friendly 5K Fun Run/Walk
to benefit Friends of Washington-Centerville Public
Library! Run and walk divisions and lots of prizes!
Register at the Library, online or on race day. Price:
$15 without t-shirt, $25 with shirt. Early packet
pickup at Centerville Library, Thursday, Nov. 3rd,
6-8 PM, and Friday, Nov. 4th, 11 AM -1 PM.
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During open library
hours
Centerville Library
(For All Ages)
Veterans Exhibit & Open House
Walk through this annual exhibit honoring our military
veterans, featuring books, artifacts, military uniforms
and more. This year’s exhibit will focus on the U.S.
Army, the oldest service of the U.S. military.
Jointly presented with Centerville-Washington History.
L.R. Burkard
Pulse
Michelle Bolanger
The Kiss: The
Cotiere Chronicles,
Book 1
Saundra Staats
McLemore
Christmas Love
and Mercy
November
12
1:30 - 3 PM
Town Hall Theatre, 27 N.
Main St, Centerville
(For Adults & High School Students)
From Toccoa to Bavaria: A WWII
Experience
Repeat presentation held off-site to accommodate a
larger audience! Hear a first-hand account of one of the
last surviving members
of the famous “Band of
Brothers” of the 101st
Airborne Division. Jim
“Pee Wee” Martin
parachuted into Normandy
on D-Day. Hear his story
and be amazed.
December
1
7 - 8:15 PM
Centerville Library
(For Adults & Teens)
Dottie Yeck Good Life Award
Celebration
Congratulate the 2016 winners of
the Dottie Yeck Good Life Award
Writing Contest and listen to a
motivational talk by Fran Kick,
local resident and nationally
known inspirational speaker. The
winners will read their essays and
refreshments will be served.
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Hamilton!
The Library and Centerville-Washington History are pleased to host a traveling exhibit and series of events showcasing Alexander
Hamilton, one of our nation’s Founding Fathers and the subject of the hit musical phenomenon on Broadway. Exhibit on loan from the
Gilder Lehrman Institute of New York. All events at Centerville Library. For Adults & Older Students.
DatesEvent
Description
Nov. 29 - Dec. 31
Hamilton Exhibit
Visit the exhibit any time during open library hours.
Nov. 29 & 30, 7 PM
Who Was Hamilton?
Presented by Paul D. Lockhart, PhD, WSU
Professor of History
Dec. 6 & 7, 7 PM
Hamilton on Broadway
Presented by Gary Minyard, VP of Education &
Engagement of the Victoria Theatre Association
December
14
AfterWords
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Centerville Library
Join us Monday nights at 7 PM on Facebook to talk
about books with fellow book lovers. There are no
assigned books to read. Just get online and chat about
what you’ve been reading!
Follow us on Facebook: https://
www.facebook.com/wclibrary.
info.
Dates
November 14, 21, 28
December 12, 19
(For All Ages)
Singing Through the Seasons
Celebrate the seasons with a festive performance by
the Watts Middle School Sixth Grade Chorus and then
join in on an old-fashioned sing-along. Refreshments
will be served.
Hours
Centerville Library
Mon-Thur 10 AM-9 PM
Fri 10 AM-6 PM
Sat 10 AM-5 PM
Sun 1-5 PM
Woodbourne Library
Mon-Fri 10 AM-9 PM
Sat 10 AM-5 PM
Sun 1-5 PM (Sep - May)
Sun Closed (Jun - Aug)
Locations
Centerville Library
111 W. Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville, OH 45458
937/433-8091
Woodbourne Library
6060 Far Hills Ave.
Centerville, OH 45459
937/435-3700
www.wclibrary.info
kids.wclibrary.info
teens.wclibrary.info
Board of Trustees
Randell P. Bowling
Richard Carr, Jr.
Elizabeth Cline
Barbara Denison
Robert Hanseman
Carol Herrick
Ram Nunna
Kim Senft-Paras,
Library Director
Search the events calendar
and register for programs
online at www.wclibrary.info
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Anyone needing special accommodations to attend, please call the library in advance @ 937-433-8091.