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Crafty Creations |
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 Time to try your hand at something new this fall. Crafty Creations in November will give you a chance to make a Fall Macrame Rainbows. Each participant at this month's gathering will have the opportunity to use macrame supplies and various accessories to create their own rainbows. Creative adults are invited to attend the after session at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, or the evening session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 24. Registration is required for the evening session. Just stop by or call the library at 937.783.3585 by November 20 to register. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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Teen Space |
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 The library is calling all teens — just to hang out. The Teen Space is taking place again this year on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. There will be some things provided to do (think snacks and crafts), but, mainly, we are just providing a space. All teens from 13 through 17 are welcome and can decide if they want to chat, study, play games or just hang out. Please contact Shay Snow at 937.783.3585 for more information. |
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Homeschool Hangout |
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 The library has an ideal opportunity for homeschool students.The Homeschool Hangout will be regularly 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 December 4 is: Robots. Please contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney
at 937.783.3585 or
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for more information.
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 Plan ahead and get ready for winter with this month's Take-and-Make.Create your own cute Snowman Keychain to hold your collection of keys. The November Take-and-Make features several beads, a key ring, ribbon and twine. You also will need a pair of scissors. Visit the library and take 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, December 3, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
December title:
The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. An enchanting story, masterfully told, this is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place — and realizing that family is yours. |
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Reading Dragons |
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 Reading Dragons, the library's trading-card style reading challenge, is back.The challenge is open to all children and teens under 18. Each participant tracks his or her reading throughout the school year to earn creature cards to build a set. Four new creature cards are made available each month, so keep reading to fill out your set. Pick up your reading log and cards at the front desk of the library, and look for the announcement of new cards at the library and on social media at the beginning of each month. For more information, contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney at 937.783.3585.
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Brick Builders |
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 If you want to show off your Lego-building skills or if you just want to have fun building with your friends, the library is the place you want to be from 6-7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.The Brick Builders
meet next November 19 in the meeting room.
Youth ages 5 and up are invited, but we do ask parents to accompany children 7 and under. Legos will be provided, although donations are welcome to help our collection grow. Donations may be dropped off any time at the front desk. For more information, contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney
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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. |
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