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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 28. 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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Crafty Creations |
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 You may notice a Valentine's Day tie-in for Crafty Creations in February.
Each participant at this month's gatherings will make Sweet Cards & Sugary Treats to share with their loved ones. You will get the opportunity to put your own personal spin while making cards and decorating cakes. Creative adults are invited to attend Crafty Creations at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, or 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25. Registration is required for the evening session. Please visit or call the library at 937.783.3585 by Feb. 21 to register for the program. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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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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Booklovers Discussion |
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 The Blanchester Public Library Booklovers meets next at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
February title:
Always the Last to Know
by Kristan Higgins Barb and John Frost are testy and bored with each other after fifty years of marriage. At least they have their daughters, Barb's favorite, Juliet; and John's darling, Sadie. The girls themselves couldn't be more different, but at least they got along, more or less. Until the day John has a stroke, and their house of cards came tumbling down. Sometimes you have to break a family to fix it.
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 Make a small gift for a special friend with this month's Take-and-Make.
The library features Heart Boxes for February.
Each Take-and-Make bag contains all the supplies necessary to make a Heart Box, including a bow and decorations. Just follow the included instructions, and you will have your own personalized Heart Box. Visit the library and grab a free bag. |
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Monday Night Movies |
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 The next movie in the library's monthly lineup is a musical fantasy that was inspired by Disney's centennial.
Yes, Wish is our Monday Night Movie for February, showing
at 5 p.m., Feb. 10. The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza and popcorn. Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico, to save Asha's community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. 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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