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Clinton County Reads 2027 |
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 Clinton County Reads invites local readers to submit book suggestions for next spring's 2027 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, Wilmington College Watson Library, and Books 'N More. |
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Friends of the Library Book Sale |
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 The Friends of the Blanchester Public Library annual fall book sale takes place September 19-26.
The sale kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 and is open during library hours — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
This sale features a large number of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Donations for the sale may be dropped off at the library any time.
All proceeds from the sale are used to support the library. |
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Breakfast/Lunch at the Library |
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 Children and teens are able to receive two free meals per day at the library this summer.The library is offering bagged breakfasts and lunches to anyone 18 and younger from 2 to 6 p.m. each Monday through August 17.
Children and/or their guardians may take 7 lunch and/or breakfast meals at a time. Guardians must sign and return this document if they are picking up meals without their children present or if someone else will be picking up meals for a child without the child present. The library is participating in the Summer Food Service Program through sponsorship with the Children's Hunger Alliance, the Ohio Department of Education, and the USDA. "This institution is an equal opportunity provider"
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Reading Dragons |
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 Reading Dragons, the library's trading-card style reading challenge, returns on Monday, Aug. 31, with a special quest.
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 beginning Monday, Aug. 31. The opening week features the Reading Dragons Crystal Quest, in which
participants can search the library each day to find hidden crystals,
free captured creatures, and win a prize. Find the matching crystals
hidden in seven treasure chests to free the magical creatures who have
been captured by the evil wizard. 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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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 You definitely will want to get back to reading your book after making this month's Take-and-Make.Mark your spot with your own personalized Fish Bookmark, which you can make as colorful and flashy as you wish. The August Take-and-Make features a wooden fish, three pieces of cord, five self-adhesive gems, and a self-adhesive holographic laminate sheet. You also will need scissors, and you may want paint, markers, or crayons to further personalize your Fish Bookmark. 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, September 3, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
September title:
The Good Sister
by Sally Hepworth Twin sisters who are polar opposites but who are harboring a deep, dark secret about their sociopathic mother must face the consequences of both her actions and their own when one tries to start a family. |
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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. Storytimes resume September 1. For more information, please visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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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 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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