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Teen Space |
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 The library is calling all teens — just to hang out. The initial Teen Space of the school year will take place at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1. 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 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. 4 is: Space. Please contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney
at 937.783.3585 or
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for more information.
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Monday Night Movies |
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 The library will feature what is still considered one of the greatest animated movies of all time in September.We will be showing WALL-E
for our Monday Night Movie at 5 p.m., Sept. 14. WALL-E
won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for 2008, when it was the ninth-highest grossing movie of that year. The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza and popcorn. After hundreds of lonely years, a waste management robot finds a new purpose in life. With only a cockroach for a friend, he finds true love in another robot sent on a mission to Earth to see if it is safe for human life. For more information, visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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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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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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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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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 Sept. 17 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
at 937.783.3585. |
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