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Ice Cream Social |
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Crafty Creations |
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 Ahoy, Crafty Creations is back and ready to set sail.
We have so many good ideas, we decided to bring the program back from summer vacation a month early. Each participant at this month's gatherings will have the opportunity to make a nautical vase. You can decorate your vase with rope, netting, seashells and fill it with a variety of faux flowers. Creative adults are invited to attend the evening session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 26. Registration is required. Just stop by or call the library at 937.783.3585 by August 22 to register. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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Homeschool Hangout |
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 The library is offering a new opportunity for homeschool students beginning in September.The Homeschool Hangout will be held at 2 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. This program is aimed at all homeschool students ages 5 and up and offers them a chance to participate in STEAM-related games and activities. Each month's program will feature a different theme. The theme for Sept. 5 is Trains. Please contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney
at 937.783.3585 or
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for more information.
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Clinton County Reads 2026 |
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 Clinton County Reads invites local readers to submit book suggestions for next spring's 2026 county-wide reading event.Readers may recommend titles on forms available at the library or by e-mail to
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through August 31. A copy of the form also is available here. Adult and young adult fiction, and adult nonfiction suggestions are welcome. The Clinton County Reads
committee will consider all recommended titles and make a final selection, based on the following criteria: literary merit, appeal to a wide audience, and content that lends itself to discussions and programs. Book length and title availability also will be taken into consideration. Clinton County Reads
is sponsored by the Blanchester Public Library, Sabina Public Library, Wilmington Public Library, and Books 'N More. |
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 Display your summer memories with the help of this month's Take-and-Make.You will receive several different options to decorate your Picture Frame Magnet in August.
Each Take-and-Make bag contains all the supplies necessary. Use the enclosed stick-ons to personalize your picture frame. Visit the library and grab a free bag. |
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Booklovers Discussion |
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 The Blanchester Public Library Booklovers meets next at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 4, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
September title:
The Essay
by Robin Yocum Jimmy Lee Hickam grew up along Red Dog Road, a dead-end strip of gravel and mud buried deep in the bowels of Appalachian Ohio. It is the poorest road, in the poorest county, in the poorest region of the state. To make things worse, the name Hickam is synonymous with trouble. An inspiring coach and Jimmy Lee's ability to play football are the only things motivating him to return for his junior year of high school — until his visionary English teacher cuts him a break and preserves his eligibility for the coming football season. |
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Update your COOL library app |
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 The new and improved COOL mobile app
is now available.Just go to your app store on Android or Apple and search for "COOL Libraries Catalog." After downloading the app, you will need your library card number and PIN when logging in for the first time. With the mobile app, you can search the entire catalog — including digital content — to find your next great read or movie night selection. From any smartphone or tablet, you can instantly tap into library resources, check your account, place holds, renew items, and much more. The previous COOL app is no longer being supported, so make sure you download the new app today.
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Storytime |
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 Children from ages 2-5 will build a foundation for reading success through stories, play and activities. And you are invited to register your child anytime for the library's regular morning storytime sessions.
Morning storytimes are separated into age groups, but we also have our popular Family Storytime from 5-6 p.m. each Monday. No registration is required. Children (and adults) of all ages are welcome to just show up and enjoy a story, songs, crafts and a light snack.
For more information, please visit the library or call 937.783.3585. Storytimes resume September 2 |
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