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Adult Winter Reading Challenge |
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 Just in time for the dreary days of winter, the library is offering prizes to adults solely for reading.You do have to be a bit daring and pick up one or two of the snowy wrapped books on display. (They do have descriptions on the wrapping.) Upon your initial checkout, you will receive a bookmark with sweet treats. Everyone who completes a Book Review Form for one of the snowy wrapped books is entered into the prize drawing for a fondue pot. The reading challenges runs through February 28. Enjoy your reading!
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Reading Dragons |
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 It is never too late to start participating in Reading Dragons, the library's new trading-card style reading challenge.The challenge is open to all children and teens under 18. Each participant tracks their reading throughout the school year to earn creature cards to build their 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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Teen Space |
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 The library is calling all teens — just to hang out. We will host a Teen Space at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday 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 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 is offering a new 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 Jan. 9 is Clothes. Please contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney
at 937.783.3585 or
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for more information.
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Booklovers Discussion |
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 The Blanchester Public Library Booklovers meets next at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 8, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
January title:
Prayers the Devil Answers
by Sharyn McCrumb This stunning and powerfully written Depression-era novel explores the ties between a reluctant female sheriff and a condemned man. Sheriff Ellie Robbins must grapple with small-town superstitions as she carves out a place for herself in an uncertain future. |
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Monday Night Movies |
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 Any debate about the best animated film of all time would certainly include The LEGO Movie in the discussion.If you haven't already seen the 2014 blockbuster or want to view it again, we will be showing The LEGO Movie at our Monday Night Movie at 5 p.m., Jan. 12. Several publications list the movie as one of the best animated films of all time, it has 96 percent positive reviews on the movie review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza and popcorn. So, please join us for the story of an ordinary LEGO figurine Emmet, who is mistakenly identified as an extraordinary being and the key to saving the world. For more information, visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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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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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 last Thursday of each month.The Brick Builders
meet next January 29 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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