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Teen Space |
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 The library is calling all teens — just to hang out. The final Teen Space of the school year will take place at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 5. 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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Crafty Creations |
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 Do you know anyone with Lemon Art? Why not be the first? Crafty Creations in May will give you a chance to make Burlap Lemon Art. Each participant at this month's gathering will have the opportunity to create a customized lemon, stain their frame and produce their own unique Lemon Art. Creative adults are invited to attend the afternoon session at 1 p.m., Wedensday, May 13, or the evening session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 26. Registration is required for the evening session. Just stop by or call the library at 937.783.3585 by May 22 to register. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 The temperature is going to stay warm at some point. We promise, it really will.Accordingly, we have a unique project to make in May: Seed Bombs. The May Take-and-Make features tissue paper and wildflower seed packets. You just need a bowl and a bit of water, and the included instructions explain how you construct these nifty flowers-to-be.
You will just need to find a good place to plant the Seed Bombs, then watch them grow. Visit the library and take a free bag. |
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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 May 8 is: Insects. 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 latest SpongeBob SquarePants movie is new to DVD and will be our feature presentation in May.We will be showing The SpongeBob Movie, Search for SquarePants for our Monday Night Movie at 5 p.m., May 11. The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza and popcorn. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, on a seafaring comedy adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before. For more information, visit the library or call 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, May 7, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
May title:
The Little Liar
by Mitch Albom Young Nico Krispis never told a lie. When he discovers he helped send people to their doom at Auschwitz, he never tells the truth again. This is a moving story of our deceits and the power of redemption. |
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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 May 28 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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Friends of the Library Book Sale |
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 The Friends of the Blanchester Public Library annual spring book sale will be held May 16-23.
The sale takes place 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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