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Crafty Creations Print
Active ImageTime 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.

 
Teen Space Print
Active ImageThe 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.

 
Homeschool Hangout Print
Active ImageThe 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

 
Adult Take-and-Make Print
Active ImagePlan 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.

 
Monday Night Movies Print
Active Image 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.

 
Booklovers Discussion Print
Active Image 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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Reading Dragons Print
Active ImageReading 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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