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Teensgiving |
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Crafty Creations |
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 Leaves are falling outside, and we will bring the fall theme indoors in Crafty Creations this month.November's craft is a metallic jar centerpiece. Each participant at this month's gatherings will have the opportunity to use adhesive foil to decorate a jar and fill it for a nice fall centerpiece. Creative adults are invited to attend either the afternoon session at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, or the evening session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25. Registration is required for the evening session. Just stop by or call the library at 937.783.3585 by Nov. 21 to register. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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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 Dec. 5 is Ice. Please contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney
at 937.783.3585 or
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for more information.
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 You can never have too many bookmarks. This is just a fact of life. And we have just the unique bookmark to add to your collection.The November Take-and-Make is a Nature Bookmark, featuring pressed flowers.
Each Take-and-Make bag contains all the supplies necessary, plus detailed instructions. Visit the library and take 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, December 4, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
December title:
Christmas at the Island Hotel
by Jenny Colgan On the tiny, beautiful, and remote island of Mure, halfway between Scotland and Norway, a new hotel opening is a big event. New mother Flora MacKenzie and her brother Fintan are working themselves half to death to get it ready in time for Christmas. |
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Teen Space |
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 The library is offering a new opportunity for teens this school year.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 November 20 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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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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