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Read Across America Read-In |
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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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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 March 6 is Boats. 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, 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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Monday Night Movies |
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 Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday in March with one of the better film adaptations of his books.We will be showing Horton Hears a Who! for our Monday Night Movie at 5 p.m., March 9. Horton Hears a Who! features a number of famous actors doing voices, led by Jim Carrey and Steve Carell. The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza and popcorn. So, please join us to watch an elephant named Horton discover the city of Who-ville in a speck of dust and protect it from the dangers of the jungle. For more information, visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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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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