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Sunday, October 12, 2008
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Baby Story Time (10:00AM) - [Location: Xenia]

Baby Story Time for 6 months to 2 yrs
Mon., Oct. 6, 13, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m.

Registration required. Call 352-4000 ext. 1331




Infant Story Time (10:00AM) - [Location: Xenia]

Infant Story Time for ages 6-24 months
Mondays, September 22, 29 @ October 6, 13 @ 10 a.m.

This lap-sit story time for infants and their caregivers will focus on adult-child interaction, simple stories, songs, and action rhymes.

Registration required. Call 352-4000 ext. 1331 




How To Use The Library's Computers (10:30AM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

How To Use The Library’s Computers for ages 18 and up
Mon., Oct. 6-Nov.24, 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.

Learn to use email, surf the web, or use the library website.

Registration required. Call 352-4003. 




Toddler Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Toddler Story Time for ages 24-36 months w/ adult
Mon., Oct. 6, 13, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 10:30 a.m.

Refreshments provided by Panera on Nov. 3.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




How To Use The Library's Computers (11:15AM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

How To Use The Library’s Computers for ages 18 and up
Mon., Oct. 6-Nov.24, 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.

Learn to use email, surf the web, or use the library website.

Registration required. Call 352-4003. 




Teen Computer Lab (3:00PM - 5:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Teen Computer Lab for ages 12-18
Mon. & Tues., Sept. 22-Nov. 25, 3-5 p.m.

No registration 




Balloon Twisting Workshop (6:45PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Balloon Twisting Workshop for ages 6-12
Mon., Oct. 13, 6:45 p.m.

Make balloon creations with Lea Craine.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Chill Out With Yoga! (7:00PM - 8:30PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Chill Out with Yoga for ages 12-18
Mon., Oct. 13, 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

Discover how basic yoga moves can be both energizing and relaxing.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Pajama Story Time (7:00PM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Pajama Story Time for preschool-1st grade    
Mondays, Oct 13, 27, Nov 10, 24, 7 pm    

An evening story time with music, crafts and stories.

No registration. 




Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Play Time At The Library (10:00AM - 12:00PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Play Time at the Library for ages birth to 5
Tues., Oct. 7-28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a toy room set up for children and parents to play and read books together.

No registration. 




Adult Computer Lab (1:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Adult Computer Lab
Tues., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 1 p.m.

Staff members will be available to provide one-on-one assistance.

No registration. 




Teen Computer Lab (3:00PM - 5:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Teen Computer Lab for ages 12-18
Mon. & Tues., Sept. 8-Nov. 25, 3-5 p.m.

No registration.




Homemade Holiday Crafts (6:00PM) - [Location: Jamestown]

Homemade Holiday Cards for adults
Tues., Oct. 14, 6 p.m.

We will provide some ideas for making Holiday Cards.

Registration required. Call 352-4005. 




Home School Parent Information Night (7:00PM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Home School Parent Information Night for adults
Tuesday, October 14, 7 p.m.    

We will share available resources, GCPL databases and talk about how our community library may become a part of your education plans.

Registration required. Call 352-4004. 




Springfield Dulcimer Club (7:00PM) - [Location: Cedarville]

Springfield Dulcimer Club for all ages
Tues., Oct. 14, 7 p.m.

Enjoy an evening with the music of hammered dulcimers, mountain dulcimers, banjos and other instruments.

No registration. 




Anime Club (7:00PM - 8:30PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Anime Club for ages 12-18
Tues., Oct. 14, Nov. 18, 7-8:30 p.m.

Hang out with your friends, watch anime episodes, and preview clips of upcoming releases. Refreshments provided by Panera on Oct. 14.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Introduction To The Internet (9:30AM) - [Location: Xenia]

Introduction to the Internet for adults    
Wed., Oct. 15, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m.

Learn the basics about the Internet-what it is and how to use it.

No registration. 




Playtime (10:00AM) - [Location: Cedarville]

Playtime for ages birth-5
Wed., Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a toy room set up for children and parents to play and read books together.

No registration.




Toddler Story Time (10:00AM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3
Wednesdays, Oct 8, 15, 22, Nov 5, 12, 19, 10 am or 11 am    

This is a fun morning with music, finger plays and stories.

Registration required. Call 352-4004. 




Preschool Story Time (10:00AM) - [Location: Xenia]

Preschool Story Time for ages 4-6
Wed., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 10 a.m.

Registration required. Call 352-4000 ext. 1331 




Preschool Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 w/ adult
Wed., Oct. 8, 15, 22, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10:30 a.m.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Toddler Story Time (10:30AM - 11:00AM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3 w/ caregiver
Wed. or Thurs., Oct. 8-30, 10:30-11 a.m.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Jamestown]

Story Time for ages 3-5
Wed., Oct. 8, 15, 22, 10:30 a.m.

No registration. 




Toddler Story Time (11:00AM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3
Wednesdays, Oct 8, 15, 22, Nov 5, 12, 19, 10 am or 11 am    

This is a fun morning with music, finger plays and stories.

Registration required. Call 352-4004.




Read & Feed Book Club (3:30PM - 5:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Read & Feed Book Club for ages 12-18
Wed., Oct. 15, Nov. 12, 3:30-5 p.m.

Discuss our current month's book and enjoy pizza and pop; call for this month's title.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Music And Movement Program (7:00PM - 8:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Music and Movement Program for ages 5-10
Wed., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 7-8 p.m.

Have fun with music and rhythm as we participate in stories, songs and musical movement games!

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Thursday, October 16, 2008
Playtime - [Location: Cedarville]

Playtime for ages birth-5
Wed., Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a toy room set up for children and parents to play and read books together.

No registration.




Toddler Story Time (10:00AM) - [Location: Xenia]

Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3
Thurs., Oct. 2, 9, 16, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 10 a.m.

Registration required. Call 352-4000 ext. 1331 




Toddler Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

Toddler Time for ages 2-3
Thursdays, October 2-16, 10:30 a.m.

Rhymes, activities and fun for little ones.

No registration. 




Baby Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Baby Story Time for ages 12-24 months 
Thursdays, Oct 16, 23, 30, 10:30 am    

Beginning readiness activities for baby and mom to share.

Registration required. Call 352-4004. 




Baby Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Fairborn]
Baby Story Time for ages 6-24 months w/ adult

Thurs., Oct. 9, 16, 23, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 10:30 a.m.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Preschool Story Time (1:00PM - 1:30PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6
Thurs., Oct. 9-30, 1-1:30 p.m.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Teen Read Week: Books And Bites (6:30PM - 7:30PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Teen Read Week: Books and Bites for ages 12-18
Thurs., Oct. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Learn about great new titles for teens and bring your favorites to share; snacks will be served.

Registration required. Call 352-4000 ext. 1331 




Origami Meets The Price Is Right! (6:30PM) - [Location: Jamestown]

Origami Meets the Price is Right! for all ages
Thurs., Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.

It's hands-on, interactive and fun with tons of laughs, prizes and surprises.

No registration. 




Creative And Crazy Cookie Contest (7:00PM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Creative and Crazy Cookie Contest for ages 12-18   
Thursday, Oct 16, 7 pm    

Celebrate Teen Read Week by creating a cookie with a scary or silly theme.

Registration required. Call 352-4004. 




Bill And Phillipa Gay Of Mockingbird Theatre Co. (7:00PM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

Bill and Phillipa Gay of Mockingbird Theatre Co. for all ages
Thurs, Oct 16, 7 p.m.

Patrons can enjoy a casual hour of traditional popular music from various historical periods interspersed with stories and humor.

No registration. 




Balloon Sculpture (7:00PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Balloon Sculpture for ages 12-18
Thurs., Oct. 16, 7 p.m.

Learn the twists and turns of balloon sculptures.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Friday, October 17, 2008
Preschool Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6
Fridays, October 3-17 and November 7-28, 10:30 a.m.

Stories, activities and crafts for young children.

No registration. 




Do You Know Dewey? (3:30PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Do You Know Dewey? for grades 4 and up
Fri., Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m.

Tour the library and learn about the Dewey Decimal system.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




The Haunted Library (3:30PM - 4:30PM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

The Haunted Library for grades 4-6
Friday, October 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Our annual after-hours Halloween party is a scream!

Registration is required. Call 352-4003. 




Saturday, October 18, 2008
Simon Kenton (11:00AM) - [Location: Jamestown]

Simon Kenton for all ages   
Sat., Oct. 18, 11 a.m.

We will learn about Simon Kenton from Ken Hammontree, Living History Productions.

Registration required. Call 352-4005. 




Spooky Magic (1:00PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Spooky Magic for ages 4 and up
Sat., Oct. 18, 1 p.m.

Featuring magician Jim Kleefeld.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Daniel Boone (1:30PM) - [Location: Cedarville]

Daniel Boone by Historical Re-enactor Ken Hammontree for all ages
Sat., Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m.

Hear the story of one of the first real heroes of the wilderness frontier.

No registration. 




Spooky Magic With Jim Kleefeld (4:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Spooky Magic with Jim Kleefeld for ages 3 and up
Sat., Oct. 18, 4 p.m.

Join Jim Kleefeld in this special spooky magic show with lots of fun Halloween fun.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Monday, October 20, 2008
Toddler Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Toddler Story Time for ages 24-36 months w/ adult
Mon., Oct. 6, 13, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 10:30 a.m.

Refreshments provided by Panera on Nov. 3.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




How To Use The Library's Computers (10:30AM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

How To Use The Library’s Computers for ages 18 and up
Mon., Oct. 6-Nov.24, 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.

Learn to use email, surf the web, or use the library website.

Registration required. Call 352-4003. 




How To Use The Library's Computers (11:15AM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

How To Use The Library’s Computers for ages 18 and up
Mon., Oct. 6-Nov.24, 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.

Learn to use email, surf the web, or use the library website.

Registration required. Call 352-4003. 




Teen Computer Lab (3:00PM - 5:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Teen Computer Lab for ages 12-18
Mon. & Tues., Sept. 22-Nov. 25, 3-5 p.m.

No registration 




Guys Read: Make Noise With Boys (4:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Guys Read: Make Noise with Boys for grades 5-8
Mon., Oct. 20 and Mon., Nov. 10, 4 p.m.

Cool club for boys that connects them with the books they want to read in a fun environment.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Pumpkin Decorating (7:00PM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Pumpkin Decorating for preschool-5th grade   
Monday, Oct 20, 7 pm    

We provide the pumpkin and paint, you provide the imagination.

Registration required. Call 352-4004. 




Decorate A Jack-o-Lantern (7:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Decorate a Jack-o-Lantern for ages 4 and up with adult
Mon. or Tues., Oct. 20, 21, 7 p.m.

Decorate a pumpkin-pumpkins and paint provided.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Play Time At The Library (10:00AM - 12:00PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Play Time at the Library for ages birth to 5
Tues., Oct. 7-28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a toy room set up for children and parents to play and read books together.

No registration. 




Adult Computer Lab (1:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Adult Computer Lab
Tues., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 1 p.m.

Staff members will be available to provide one-on-one assistance.

No registration. 




Teen Computer Lab (3:00PM - 5:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Teen Computer Lab for ages 12-18
Mon. & Tues., Sept. 8-Nov. 25, 3-5 p.m.

No registration.




Pinata Club (3:30PM - 4:30PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Piņata Club for ages 7-10
Tues., Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Come to a fiesta and learn to sing and play games in Spanish!

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Scrapbooking Club (6:30PM) - [Location: Cedarville]

Scrapbooking Club for ages 18 and up
Tues., Oct. 21, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Bring your own supplies.

No registration. 




Decorate A Jack-o-Lantern (7:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Decorate a Jack-o-Lantern for ages 4 and up with adult
Mon. or Tues., Oct. 20, 21, 7 p.m.

Decorate a pumpkin-pumpkins and paint provided.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Search The Web (9:30AM) - [Location: Xenia]

Search the Web for adults
Wed., Oct. 22, Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m.

Learn how to search for and evaluate information on the World Wide Web.

No registration. 




Toddler Story Time (10:00AM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3
Wednesdays, Oct 8, 15, 22, Nov 5, 12, 19, 10 am or 11 am    

This is a fun morning with music, finger plays and stories.

Registration required. Call 352-4004. 




Playtime (10:00AM) - [Location: Cedarville]

Playtime for ages birth-5
Wed., Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a toy room set up for children and parents to play and read books together.

No registration.




Toddler Story Time (10:30AM - 11:00AM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3 w/ caregiver
Wed. or Thurs., Oct. 8-30, 10:30-11 a.m.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Preschool Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 w/ adult
Wed., Oct. 8, 15, 22, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10:30 a.m.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Jamestown]

Story Time for ages 3-5
Wed., Oct. 8, 15, 22, 10:30 a.m.

No registration. 




Toddler Story Time (11:00AM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3
Wednesdays, Oct 8, 15, 22, Nov 5, 12, 19, 10 am or 11 am    

This is a fun morning with music, finger plays and stories.

Registration required. Call 352-4004.




Halloween Craft (4:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Halloween Craft for ages 5-12
Wed., Oct. 22, 4-5 p.m.

Get ready for Halloween with a fun craft project.

Registration required. Call 352-4000 ext. 1331 




Pajama Story Time (6:45PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Pajama Story Time for families w/ children ages 3 and up
Wed., Oct. 22, 6:45 p.m.

Wear your pjs and bring your teddy bear to enjoy animal stories and a craft.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Thursday, October 23, 2008
Playtime - [Location: Cedarville]

Playtime for ages birth-5
Wed., Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a toy room set up for children and parents to play and read books together.

No registration.




Baby Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Baby Story Time for ages 12-24 months 
Thursdays, Oct 16, 23, 30, 10:30 am    

Beginning readiness activities for baby and mom to share.

Registration required. Call 352-4004. 




Baby Story Time (10:30AM) - [Location: Fairborn]
Baby Story Time for ages 6-24 months w/ adult

Thurs., Oct. 9, 16, 23, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 10:30 a.m.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Preschool Story Time (1:00PM - 1:30PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6
Thurs., Oct. 9-30, 1-1:30 p.m.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Take A Trip To India (3:45PM - 5:15PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Take a Trip to India for ages 7-10
Thurs., Oct. 23, 3:45-5:15 p.m.

Stories, games, a special guest and a craft will be shared.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Teen Advisory Group (4:00PM - 5:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Teen Advisory Group for ages 12-18
Thurs., Oct. 23, 4-5 p.m.

Help plan programs and services for teens at the library.

Registration required. Call 352-4000 ext. 1331. 




Origami Meets The Price Is Right! (4:00PM) - [Location: Cedarville]

Origami Meets the Price is Right for all ages    
Thurs., Oct. 23, 4 p.m.

It's hands-on, interactive and fun with tons of laughs, prizes and surprises.

No registration. 




Learn To Knit (6:30PM - 8:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Learn to Knit for ages 18 and up
Thurs., Oct. 23, 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn to knit in a relaxed atmosphere with Joanne McKee, all materials provided.

Registration required. Call 878-9383. 




Friday, October 24, 2008
Make And Take Craft Day (All Day) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Make and Take Craft Day for all ages
Fridays, Oct 10, 24, Nov 21, All day

Stop by and work on a seasonal craft.

No registration.




Saturday, October 25, 2008
Movie Marathon (10:00AM - 6:00PM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

Movie Marathon for ages 12-18
Sat., Oct 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Join brave teens watching 3 films back to back to back!

No registration. 




Boo To You! Halloween Story Time (11:00AM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Boo to You Halloween Story Time for ages 4 and up w/ adult
Sat., Oct. 25, 11 a.m.

Not too scary stories—Children may come in costumes.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Spooky Animals Puppet Show (11:00AM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Spooky Animals Puppet Show for ages 3 and up
Sat., Oct. 25, 11 a.m.

Come be entertained by Halloween puppets.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Manga Mayhem (1:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Manga Mayhem for ages 12-18
Sat., Oct. 25, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.

Learn the basics of drawing manga characters.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Spooky Tales At Halloween At The Park (5:00PM - 9:00PM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Spooky Tales at Halloween at the Park for all ages    
Saturday, Oct 25, 5-9 pm    

The Winters resident ghoul will read stories at the annual park event.

No registration. 




Sunday, October 26, 2008
Back To Bach (2:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Back to Bach for adults    
Sunday, October 26, 2 p.m.    

David Peshlakai, principal cellist for the Kalamazoo Symphony, will perform Bach solo suites for your enjoyment.

No registration. 




Monday, October 27, 2008
How To Use The Library's Computers (10:30AM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

How To Use The Library’s Computers for ages 18 and up
Mon., Oct. 6-Nov.24, 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.

Learn to use email, surf the web, or use the library website.

Registration required. Call 352-4003. 




How To Use The Library's Computers (11:15AM) - [Location: Yellow Springs]

How To Use The Library’s Computers for ages 18 and up
Mon., Oct. 6-Nov.24, 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.

Learn to use email, surf the web, or use the library website.

Registration required. Call 352-4003. 




Book Club (1:00PM) - [Location: Jamestown]

Book Club for adults  
Mon., Oct. 27, Nov. 23, 1 p.m.

We will be discussing a book that has been selected.    

Registration required. Call 352-4005. 




Teen Computer Lab (3:00PM - 5:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Teen Computer Lab for ages 12-18
Mon. & Tues., Sept. 22-Nov. 25, 3-5 p.m.

No registration 




Book Discussion Group (7:00PM) - [Location: Cedarville]

Book Discussion Group for ages 18 and up
Mon., Oct. 27, 7 p.m.

Contact the library for the title to be discussed.

No registration. 




Pajama Story Time (7:00PM) - [Location: Winters-Bellbrook]

Pajama Story Time for preschool-1st grade    
Mondays, Oct 13, 27, Nov 10, 24, 7 pm    

An evening story time with music, crafts and stories.

No registration. 




Chill Out With Yoga! (7:00PM - 8:30PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Chill Out with Yoga for ages 12-18
Mon., Oct. 13, 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

Discover how basic yoga moves can be both energizing and relaxing.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Play Time At The Library (10:00AM - 12:00PM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Play Time at the Library for ages birth to 5
Tues., Oct. 7-28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a toy room set up for children and parents to play and read books together.

No registration. 




Adult Computer Lab (1:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Adult Computer Lab
Tues., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 1 p.m.

Staff members will be available to provide one-on-one assistance.

No registration. 




Teen Computer Lab (3:00PM - 5:00PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Teen Computer Lab for ages 12-18
Mon. & Tues., Sept. 8-Nov. 25, 3-5 p.m.

No registration.




Halloween Pumpkin Contest (6:00PM - 8:00PM) - [Location: Jamestown]

Halloween Pumpkin Contest for all ages
Tues., Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m.

Bring your carved or decorated pumpkin to the library to be judged for prizes in three age groups children, teens and adults.

No registration. 




Scary Tales (6:30PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Scary Tales for ages 6 and up
Tues., Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Storyteller Tom Scheidt will send shivers down your spine with his spooky tales!

Registration required. Call 352-4000 ext. 1331 




Anime Club Costume Party (7:00PM) - [Location: Fairborn]

Anime Club Costume Party for ages 12-18
Tues., Oct. 28, 7 p.m.

Dress as your favorite anime or manga character and enjoy festive snacks and activities.

Registration required. Call 878-9383 ext. 4 




Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Discussion Series (7:00PM - 9:00PM) - [Location: Wittenberg University]

Join us for a reading and discussion series like no other! Led by a local scholar, Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature will feature lively discussion of five books relating to the theme Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel.

All sessions take place on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the following dates:

  • September 9 - A Contract with God: And Other Testament Stories by Will Eisner
  • September 23 - The Complete Maus: A Survivor’s Tale by Art Spiegelman
  • October 7 - Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer: Stories by Ben Katchor
  • October 28 - The Quitter by Harvey Pekar
  • November 11 - The Rabbi’s Cat by Joann Sfar

Each session will take place at Wittenberg University, Hollenbeck Hall Room 131.

Local scholar, Dr. Matthew J. Smith, Associate Professor of Communication at Wittenberg University, will lead each discussion.

Participation is free and open to the public, but registration is required! Spaces are limited, so register early with Ken Irwin at 937-327-7594 or kirwin@wittenberg.edu.

The Greene County Public Library is a proud community partner of this event with Wittenberg University.




Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Playtime (10:00AM) - [Location: Cedarville]

Playtime for ages birth-5
Wed., Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a toy room set up for children and parents to play and read books together.

No registration.




Toddler Story Time (10:30AM - 11:00AM) - [Location: Beavercreek]

Toddler Story Time for ages 2-3 w/ caregiver
Wed. or Thurs., Oct. 8-30, 10:30-11 a.m.

Registration required. Call 352-4001 ext. 4 




Make Your Own Jewelry (6:30PM) - [Location: Xenia]

Make Your Own Jewelry for adults
Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 p.m.

Create your own bracelet of freshwater pearls and crystals with local artist, Talitha Greene (Limited to 12 participants).

Registration required. Call 352-4000. 




Thursday, October 30, 2008
Playtime - [Location: Cedarville]

Playtime for ages birth-5
Wed., Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will have a