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Winter Reading Challenge |
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 Just in time for the dreary days of winter, the library is offering prizes to patrons of all ages just for reading or completing other reading-related activities.
The reading challenges run from January 6 through February 29. The three separate challenges are for youth (up to age 12), teens (ages 13-17) and adults (18 and up). Youth and teens must pick up a Reading Challenge sheet to begin their challenge. (Which is actually more fun than challenging.) Youth and teen readers can win shoe charms and either a display band or keychain. Adults will receive a sweet treat with every snowy wrapped book they checkout and a chance to win a heated blanket with every Book Review Form they return. Enjoy your reading!
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Clinton County Reads 2025 Voting |
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 Please help us celebrate the 20th year of Clinton County Reads with a special From Page To Screen edition. Choose one of these books made into movies to help determine the title that everyone reads.The county-wide reading program features a list of five titles from which to choose. Selections must be submitted by Jan. 24.
The nominated titles are The Children of Men
by P.D. James; The Hundred and One Dalmatians
by Dodie Smith; A Long Way Home
by Saroo Brierley; The Orchid Thief
by Susan Orlean; and Women Talking
by Miriam Toews.
Paper ballots are available at all three public libraries in Clinton County. You also may vote online here
or by visiting the event's Facebook page. |
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 You won't have to deal with the cold, white stuff to enjoy this month's Take-and-Make.
The library features Snowmen Magnets for January.
Each Take-and-Make bag contains all the supplies necessary to make three magnets, including 9 wooden discs, 9 adhesive magnets, paint, paintbrush, glue dots and felt. You also will need a pair of scissors. Just follow the included instructions, and you will have your own creative snowmen. Visit the library and grab a free bag. |
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Blood Pressure Monitor |
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 Would you like to monitor your blood pressure at home?The library is offering patrons the opportunity to borrow a blood pressure monitor. The monitor is available through the Clinton County Health District
and the American Heart Association. Included with the blood pressure monitor are detailed instructions on how to obtain an accurate reading, tips on how to manage your blood pressure, and a list of Clinton County Community Resources.
The kit has a 7-day loan period and can be renewed one time as long as there are no holds. It must be picked up from and returned to the Circulation Desk. |
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Crafty Creations |
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 Crafty Creations is back for the new year and ready to help you capture all your best memories of 2025.
Each participant in January will begin making his or her own personalized Memory Journal and get enough supplies to complete the project on their own. The journals are handy ways to document memorable happenings throughout the year.
Creative adults are invited to attend Crafty Creations at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, and 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28. Registration is required for the evening session. Please visit or call the library at 937.783.3585 by Jan. 24 to register for the program. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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Monday Night Movies |
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 We kick off the new year with one of the more unconventional babies ever to hit the silver screen.
The Boss Baby
is our Monday Night Movie for January, showing
at 5 p.m., Jan. 13. The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza and popcorn. When 7-year-old Tim Templeton's new baby brother strides in the front door wearing a suit and toting a brief case, it is clear who is in charge and will be receiving all the attention of their parents. For more information, visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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Tax preparation |
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 The library is now taking reservations for free income tax assistance provided by AARP. Time slots are available on Tuesdays from February 4 through April 8.
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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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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