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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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Crafty Creations |
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 One key question during the month of February: How many different items can you make in the shape of a heart?Crafty Creations this month will give you a chance to add one more as we make heart-shaped exfoliating soap bars. Each participant at this month's gathering will have the opportunity to creat, mold, and shape their bars. Creative adults are invited to attend the afternoong session at 1 p.m., Wedensday, Feb. 11, or the evening session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24. Registration is required for the evening session. Just stop by or call the library at 937.783.3585 by Feb. 20 to register. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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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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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 February 26 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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Booklovers Discussion |
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 The Blanchester Public Library Booklovers meets next at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 5, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
March title:
The Note
by Alafair Burke A vacation in the Hamptons goes terribly wrong for three friends with a complicated history in this propulsive thriller that explores timely social issues. |
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 You might notice Valentine's Day is a popular holiday at the library if you look at this month's Take-and-Make.The February Take-and-Make is a Heart Door Hangar.
Each Take-and-Make bag contains all the supplies necessary (except for a pair of scissors), plus detailed instructions. Visit the library and take a free bag. |
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Tax preparation |
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 The library is taking reservations for free income tax assistance provided by AARP. Time slots are available on Tuesdays from February 3 through April 7.
You are asked to bring the following items to your appointment, which will be in the library meeting room: a photo ID, social security card, last year's tax return, all pertinent forms showing sources of income and deductions.
Slots usually fill up quickly, so call the library at 937.783.3585 to sign up as soon as possible. |
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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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