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Crafty Creations |
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 You can never have too many wreaths, especially ones you create yourself. Crafty Creations in September will give you a chance to make a Canvas Banner Wreath. Each participant at this month's gathering will have the opportunity to personalize a canvas drop cloth and use faux greenery to create their wreath. Creative adults are invited to attend the evening session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 29. Registration is required. Just stop by or call the library at 937.783.3585 by September 25 to register. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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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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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 October 9 is: Color. Please contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney
at 937.783.3585 or
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 Sunflowers unfortunately do not last forever, but you can brighten your day year-round with this month's Take-and-Make.Create your own Sunflower Door Hangar to hang wherever you want to add a bit of whimsy. The September Take-and-Make features a canning jar lid, black patterned fabric, a large strip of yellow fabric, and a piece of string. You also will need scissors and a ruler. 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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Booklovers Discussion |
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 The Blanchester Public Library Booklovers meets next at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 8, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
October title:
The Wedding People
by Alison Espach Phoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable shoes. Immediately she is mistaken for one of the wedding people — but she is actually the only guest at the Cornwall Inn who isn't here for the big event. When the bride discovers her elaborate destination wedding could be ruined by a divorced and depressed stranger, she is furious. |
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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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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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