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Clinton County Reads 2025 |
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 A special book-to-film theme to celebrate 20 years of Clinton County Reads features the classic children's novel, The Hundred and One Dalmatians.The 2025 selection by author Dodie Smith was published in 1956 and has inspired numerous animated and live-action screen adaptations. The library will show the Disney animated classic at its Monday Night Movie at 5 p.m., April 14. The month-long event features book discussions and programs at all of the county's public libraries. The closing dinner
takes place at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24, at the Wilmington Municipal
Building Community Room and is catered by Chef Jen Purkey. The dinner
features a presentation, Finding Families for Thousands like Perdita, by Clinton County Humane Society volunteer Katie Cox. Please call Trail Haus at 937.475.0681 to make your reservations by April 21. Copies of the book are available at all of the county's sponsoring libraries and bookseller.
Clinton County Reads
is sponsored by the Blanchester Public Library, Sabina Public Library, Wilmington Public Library, and Books 'N More. |
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 The sun will begin making a more regular apparance one day soon. We promise.And just to be prepared for that day, the library is featuring a Beaded Suncatcher for the March Take-and-Make.
Each Take-and-Make bag contains all the supplies necessary to make a Beaded Suncatcher. Just follow the included instructions, and you will be ready for the sunny days to come. Visit the library and grab a free bag. |
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Booklovers Discussion |
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 The Blanchester Public Library Booklovers meets next at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 3, in the library meeting room when the group will discuss the Clinton County Reads 2025 selection. Everyone is welcome to attend.
April title:
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
by Dodie Smith Pongo the Dalmatian and his wife, Missus, undertake a daring expedition to rescue their puppies from the clutches of the vicious Cruella de Vil. |
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Monday Night Movies |
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 In conjunction with Clinton County Reads 2025, the library will show a Disney classic in April.
We will be showing 101 Dalmatians
for our Monday Night Movie at 5 p.m., April 14. The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza and popcorn. Clinton County Reads 2025 runs from March 24 through April 24, with events centered around The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith. Re-visit the story of Pongo the Dalmatian and his wife, Missus, as they undertake a daring expedition to rescue their puppies from the clutches of the vicious Cruella de Vil. For more information, visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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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 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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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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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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Friends of the Library Book Sale |
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 The Friends of the Blanchester Public Library annual spring book sale will be May 17-24.
The sale runs the entire week 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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