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Glow Party |
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Crafty Creations |
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 We have a creative take on Halloween decorations this month. Crafty Creations in October will give you a chance to make a Wine Cork Pumpkin. Each participant at this month's gathering will have the opportunity to use wine corks, paint, and faux autumn florals to create their own pumpkin. Creative adults are invited to attend the evening session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 27. Registration is required. Just stop by or call the library at 937.783.3585 by October 23 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 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 November 6 is: Dirt, Mud & Sand. 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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 Not sure how scary or spooky they are, but this month's Take-and-Make certainly is original.Create your own Cheesecloth Ghosts to add to your Halloween decorations. The October Take-and-Make features a styrofoam ball, a sheet of cheesecloth, Mod Podge, and black felt. You also will need a bottle or jar and a pair of scissors. Depending upon the size of your bottle or jar, you will be able to make one larger ghost or two smaller ghosts. Visit the library and take a free bag. |
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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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Monday Night Movies |
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 The library in November offers one of the most recent Disney theatrical releases.Please join us as we will be showing the live-action Moana for our Monday Night Movie at 5 p.m., Nov. 9. Moana, which was just released in July, features Catherine Laga'aia in her film debut as the title character, and Dwayne Johnson. It is a live-action adaptation of the animated 2016 Disney film. The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza and popcorn. This mythic adventure set around 2,000 years ago across a series of islands in the South Pacific follows the journey of a spirited teenager named Moana as she meets the once-mighty demi-God Maui, and together they traverse the open ocean, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds. For more information, visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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Booklovers Discussion |
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 The Blanchester Public Library Booklovers meets next at 7 p.m., Thursday, November 5, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
November title:
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt Relates the story of a widow's unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium, and the truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance 30 years ago. |
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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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