Check It Out Summer 2019

Quarterly Newsletter/Summer 2019

CHECK IT OUT

Keeping you connected to the Delaware County District Library.

www.delawarelibrary.org

Take the library WITH YOU THIS SUMMER

Summer is the time for relaxing and living easy as the sunshine lifts our spirits and brightens our world. Is there a better way to enjoy this season than by taking advantage of all the goodies that your library has to offer? Maybe I’m biased, but I don’t think so!

One of the things you might not want to do when you’re on vacation is plan ahead. So let’s say you get to the beach, or the lake, or to camp, and suddenly discover you didn’t bring along enough reading materials to while away those languid hours.

Never fear! No matter where you are, the library is as close as your mobile device. You can continue to use Overdrive, Libby, Kanopy and Hoopla as long as you have a web connection. Download a few e-books, audiobooks or movies, and enjoy.

What happens if where you happen to be has no internet service? If you have cell phone service, one of our wi-fi hotspots can connect up to ten devices to the web, free of charge. We check these hotspots out for two weeks at a time.

To paraphrase the old American Express ads: “Your library card…don’t leave home without it!”

George Needham

DCDL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Brenda Eldridge, President Michael Butler, Vice President Ceena Baker, Secretary

Memorial Day Monday, 5/27 July 3 - Closed at 5 PM Wednesday, 7/3

Holly Quaine Neil Neidhardt Nick McCoy Kevin Daberkow

Independence Day Thursday, 7/4 Labor Day Monday, 9/2

COVER STORY This issue of “Check It Out” features an out of this world little reader named Marceline! Marcie’s mom, Jenny, works at the Orange Branch Library as Assistant Manager of Youth Services.

Marcie will be turning one this summer! She loves visiting the library branches for Babytime and dancing along to the fun songs we sing. This summer she’ll be enjoying music from Joanie Calem and bopping along at Music and Movement.

As always, there’s something for everyone this summer. Not just at programs, but in our Summer Reading Club, too! Kids can win a cute tote for reading six hours, and they’ll get a a book to keep once they’ve read 12 hours. Adults can get in on the fun, too, by reading at least 4 books or attending programs to be entered to win a prize!

Bookmarks and reading logs can be picked up at any DCDL location or downloaded from the library’s website.

For more information on these programs and more, read on or visit www.delawarelibrary.org.

LOCATIONS Delaware Library 84 East Winter St. Delaware, OH 43015 740-362-3861 Orange Library & Outreach Services 7171 Gooding Blvd.

Delaware, OH 43015 740-549-2665

Orange Library Drive-up Window Open during library hours Opens early weekdays at 7:00am Powell Library 460 South Liberty St. Powell, OH 43065 614-888-9160

Ostrander Library 75 North Fourth St. Ostrander, OH 43061 740-666-1410 The Maker Annex 74 West William St., Rm 210 Delaware, OH 43015 740-972-6742

YOUR LIBRARY CARD LOAN PERIODS & LIMITS Generous loan periods allow customers time to enjoy the items they have checked out while keeping materials continually moving for others to take out, as well.

Material Loan Period Loan Limit Books 4 weeks 100 Audiobooks 4 weeks 20 New Books 2 weeks 100 Magazines 2 weeks 10 Video Games 2 weeks 3 Board Games 2 weeks 3 Launchpads 2 weeks 3 Wi-Fi Hotspots 2 weeks 1 *adults only Chromebooks 2 weeks 1 *juveniles only DVDs 1 week 20 Fines No materials will accrue daily fines. Voluntary fines for overdue materials are gratefully accepted.

DIGITAL LIBRARY Enjoy free access to these apps and websites, available through your smart device app store or at www.delawarelibrary.org. Just link your library card and you’re ready to go.

TV, Movies & Instructional Videos Creativebug Hoopla Kanopy Lynda.com Digital Magazines Consumer Reports Ohio Digital Library (Libby) RBdigital Newspaper Archives Columbus Dispatch (1871 - present) New York Times Online (1851 - present) NewsBank

Music Hoopla Ebooks, Audiobooks, Graphic Novels Hoopla Ohio Digital Library (Libby) RBdigital Genealogy African American Heritage America’s Obituaries & Death Notices Ancestry.com Family Search Fold3 HeritageQuest

BEYOND BOOKS Discover the other services within your local library branch: • Wi-Fi • Internet computers • Group study rooms & quiet reading areas • Local history & genealogy room (Delaware Main Library) • Subscription research databases • Children’s-only computers & spaces • Teen-only computers & spaces • Community meeting rooms • Voter registration • Golden Buckeye card registration

LOLLI-POPS SUMMER CONCERTS The Friends of Library will have an information table during the Powell Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert Series. Visit them on June 3, July 8 and August 5 at 10:30am at Village Green Park near the Amphitheater.

Stop by the table for fun giveaways!

BARGAIN BOOK SALES: Come out to add more books, DVDs, and resources to your personal library at a bargain!

Orange Branch Library Aug 23: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Aug 24: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Aug 25: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Ostrander Branch Library July 20: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

If you have donations that you would like to make to the Friends for future book sales, drop your gently used items at any of our DCDL locations. Visit www.delawarelibraryfriends.org for more information on how you can become a member, donate or volunteer.

ADULT PROGRAMS BOOK CLUBS Do you like to share your ideas & reactions about titles you’ve read? Like to discover others’ thoughts & opinions?

Join a Book Club for a fun, entertaining discussion.

Morning Clubs Ostrander 11:00am June 5: Enchantments

by Kathryn Harrison July 3: The Shell Seekers

by Rosamunde Pilcher August 7: House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III

July 23: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See August 27: And Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell Delaware 7:30pm June 26: The Right Stuff

by Tom Wolfe July 31: Homegoing

by Yaa Gyasi August 28: The Apparitionists

by Peter Manseau Orange 7:00pm June 26: Our House

by Louise Candlish July 24: The Water is Wide

by Pat Conroy August 28: A Place for Us

by Fatima Mirza

Orange 10:30am June 11: There, There

by Tommy Orange July 9: Love & Ruin

by Paula McLain Book Buzz August 13: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Hear about the latest books – hot titles, debuts, book club reads, and more – from Penguin Random House. Attendees Afternoon Clubs have the opportunity to win Delaware advanced reader copies.

1:00pm June 4: In a Dark, Dark Wood Orange

by Ruth Ware 7:00pm July 2: The Right Stuff June 5

by Tom Wolfe August 6: Before I Go to Sleep

by S.J. Watson Books & Brews Adults young and old alike are invited to grab a brew with us Evening Clubs and talk books. Pick up each Ostrander month’s read at the library and 7:00pm then get ready to book talk!

June 25: I Was Anastasia The Daily Growler – Powell

by Ariel Lawhon 6:00pm July 23: Reader’s Party! Share your Favorite Book of the Year June 12: The Dreamers by Karen Thomas Walker August 27: Love and Other July 10: The Warden Consolation Prizes

by Matthew Louwers

by Jaime Ford August 14: Sometimes I Lie

by Alice Feeney Powell 7:00pm June 25: Harry’s Trees

by Jon Cohen

GREAT FOR AGES 18+

A Universe of Storytellers: Book Club Read the book, then meet the author! Several authors will be visiting DCDL in conjunction with our summer reading club theme, “A Universe of Stories.”

Discuss their books before the presentations.

Fresh Start Cafe – Delaware 12:00pm June 19: Reader’s Choice!

Recommended titles include: Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins, Artemis by Andy Weir July 17: The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth

by Rachel Ignotofsky August 14: Rocket Men

by Robert Kurson

ARTS & CRAFTS Pinterest Crafts Do you like to visit Pinterest for craft ideas but don’t always have time to create the idea?

Join us at the library to create a Pinterest-worthy craft.

Orange 7:00pm June 27: 4th of July Wreath July 25: Painted Wine Glass August 22: Light Up Canvas Art Starry Night Luminaries* Join us to make mason jar starry night luminaries! *Pre-registration is required Delaware 6:30pm July 9 Paint Night* Canvas Creations For You will lead a night of painting fun!

No prior artistic experience is required. Supplies will be provided. At the end of the

program, you will have a painting to bring home! *Pre-registration is required Orange 6:30pm July 11 Delaware 6:30pm August 7 Bad Art Night Let your creativity flow during Bad Art Night. Join us to make a piece of art without the pressure of having to make something “good.”

Orange 7:00pm August 1

TECHNOLOGY

Delaware 6:00pm July 23

Ask Anything: Computers* Reserve an hour to get answers to your computer questions.

Bring your own device if you’ve Getting into Podcasts got one or borrow one of ours. Podcasts are free, on-demand *Pre-registration is required audio entertainment on nearly any topic. Learn how to find Delaware and listen to these shows.

10:00am & 2:00pm June 10, 24 Delaware July 8, 22 6:00pm August 5, 19 August 12 Defend Your Online Privacy Learn the dangers of online life and the tools that can help keep you safe as you use the internet.

Cutting the Cord Want to save money by getting rid of your cable subscription?

Learn how to stay engaged with your favorite shows.

Delaware 6:00pm June 25

Delaware 6:00pm August 27

COOKBOOK CLUBS Take home a new cookbook and try out recipes. Then make/ bake/create and bring your favorite to the club to share with the group and discuss techniques. Come hungry!

Basics of 3D Design* Learn how to create simple 3D models using Tinkercad.

Participants will get their model printed for free from the library’s new Maker Annex. *Pre-registration is required

Ostrander 7:00pm June 11: Tasty Ultimate August 13: EatingWell: Vegetables

The Maker Annex 6:00pm June 27 July 18 August 15

Orange 7:00pm June 12: Thug Kitchen July 10: Endless Summer Cookbook by Katie Lee August 14: Praise the Lard by Mike & Amy Mills

Computer Training Advance your computer skills.

No previous classes required. *Pre-registration is required

Delaware 7:00pm June 27: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman July 25: Guilt-Free Comfort Favorites August 22: The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison

Delaware 10:00am & 6:00pm July 9: Word & Excel Basics August 13: Internet Basics Streaming Technology DCDL offers several free services for digital entertainment. Learn what options we offer and how to use them.

FILMS Film Club Grab a copy of the selected film on DVD, Blu-ray, or watch via a streaming service like Kanopy. Then join the group for pizza, refreshments, and some film fun.

Orange 7:00pm June 25: The Right Stuff July 23: The Hateful Eight August 27: Sugar

GAMES & TRIVIA Civics Essential Game Hour Compete to test your basic civics knowledge, gamify-style.

If you love Jeopardy or trivia games, bring your friends for a fast-paced hour. Hosted by Judge David Hejmanowski, Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.

Delaware 7:00pm June 20

GREAT FOR AGES 18+

ADULT PROGRAMS Trivia Night Join the fun with live trivia for adults. Expect prizes, fun, and some friendly rivalries.

The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm June 5: Fast Food June 19: Netflix July 17: Harry Potter August 7: Name Game August 21: NBC Comedies Adult Game Night Learn to play Texas Hold Em, Euchre, and various board games in a relaxed and noncompetitive environment.

The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm June 26, July 24, August 28

LEARNING & LANGUAGE ESOL Class It’s hard to survive in today’s culture if English is not your native language. Join these ongoing multi-level ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) thanks to the Delaware Area Career Center Aspire office.

Orange Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 12:15pm

LIFE SKILLS Delaware Toastmasters Club Overcome your fears, listen effectively, find your voice and grow your confidence.

Orange 7:00pm June 4 & 18 July 2, 16, 30 August 6 & 20

LOCAL HISTORY Local History: Ghost Towns Learn about Scioto Township communities that came and went in the last 200 years.

Ostrander 7:00pm July 9 Party Like It’s 1969 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

Dr. Barbara S. Andereck from Ohio Wesleyan will discuss the physics behind the moon landing. Watch the landing while enjoying treats and music from the 1960s. *’60s costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Delaware 6:30pm July 19

WELLNESS Heartful Meditation Stressed out? Looking for better balance? Learn to relax with guided meditation.

Orange 7:00pm March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20 Beginners Yoga* Enjoy a slow-paced, relaxed hour of yoga, dedicated to reducing anxiety and increasing mobility while strengthening the body, quieting the mind and awakening the spirit within. *Pre-registration is required

Essential Oils Info Evening Learn about what essential oils can add to your life.

Orange 7:00pm June 6 New to Medicare* SourcePoint offers this free class to help make sense of Medicare. Learn about Medicare options, including how to cover gaps in Medicare through supplement plans. *Pre-registration is required Delaware 10:00am June 12 Medicare Supplements: Fill the Gap* This workshop will cover Medicare supplement terms, how to obtain rate information, the pros and cons of supplements, and a basic review of rules. *Pre-registration is required Delaware 10:00am July 10

WRITING

Writers’ Group Be inspired. Share ideas. Gain feedback. Network. Build a writing support group.

Orange 7:00pm June 19, July 17, August 21

Delaware 1:00pm June 6, 13, 20, 27

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a universe of storytellers Jim Slade • June 27 • 6:30pm As a Science Correspondent, Jim Slade covered space, science and technology issues for ABC Television and Radio News, Mutual Broadcasting System, and the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company; a career that allowed him to witness the first forty years of world spaceflight first hand. His stories ranged from exploration to education, archaeology to high speed computers.

Enjoy his rich tellings of the stories of our history.

Rachel Ignotofsky • July 25 • 6:30pm Rachel Ignotofsky is the New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. She has a talent for taking complicated information about science, history, and feminism and making it fun, accessible, and exciting for readers. In her new book, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, she teaches about our world’s ecosystems using whimsical art, graphic design and imaginative storytelling.

Robert Kurson • August 22 • 6:30pm Rob Kurson is the New York Times bestselling author of Shadow Divers and Pirate Hunters.

His most recent book, Rocket Men, details the story of NASA’s boldest and riskiest mission, Apollo 8, mankind’s first journey to the moon on Christmas 1968. Esquire said, “Kurson belongs on the same shelf as Hampton Sides and Erik Larson—authors whose meticulously researched nonfiction reads as swiftly and compelling as an adventure novel.”

Meet each storyteller at the Delaware Main Library

GREAT FOR AGES 12 - 17

TEEN PROGRAMS COSI: Rat Basketball Cheer your favorite rat on to victory! COSI’s two resident superstars, a pair of Japanese Black Hooded rats, play a thrilling game of one-on-one in this live demonstration of operant conditioning.

White Dragon Paper Art Learn how to make paper with Rocky from White Dragon Paper.

Delaware 2:00pm June 3

Short Story Workshop Young writers will be inspired and encouraged to work on creating a short story. Local author, Jennifer PC Allen will guide the group.

DIY Galaxy Lights Participants will create Galaxy Lights using all sorts of materials. Come ready to make this really cool out of this world light for your room!

Ostrander 2:00pm June 4 Orange 2:00pm June 26 Anime Club Stop by to geek out about all things anime; this summer, we’ll be revisiting some alltime favorites! Teens only, please!

Orange 6:30pm June 5, July 10, August 7 Drag 101 Curious about the art of drag and no idea where to start? Come learn the basics with former Miss Gay Ohio America Selena T. West. All genders welcome; drag is for everyone!

Orange 2:00pm June 5

Powell 2:00pm June 6

Ostrander Tweens - 1:00pm Teens - 2:00pm June 7 - Characters June 14 - Plot June 21 - Setting June 28 - Free Write The Art of Illusion Watch what tricks Magic Nate has up his sleeve then learn a trick of your own.

Delaware 2:00pm June 10 Powell 2:00pm June 20 Henna Learn about the art of henna. Get a henna tattoo in traditional designs while learning about the history and current uses of henna.

Ostrander 2:00pm June 11 Powell 2:00pm July 18

Cosmic Painting Discover a variety of techniques and paint your own interstellar scene with local artist Michelle Boerio.

Orange 2:00pm June 12 Anime Jewelry Make jewelry based on your favorite anime series or characters.

Powell 2:00pm June 13 Adam Hernandez Street Art Get an introduction to graffiti art including history, designing your own tag, and a hands-on tagging session.

Delaware 2:00pm June 17 Powell 2:00pm June 27 Grill It! Enjoy things hot off the grill?

Then you will love this handson grilling party! Come hungry and willing to help prepare and cook the food.

Ostrander 2:00pm June 18 White Dragon Book Binding Learn how to do book binding with White Dragon Paper.

Orange 2:00pm June 19

Tales from the Beyond An eerie program with deathly tales, stories of unusual deaths, and exhibits of curious artifacts.

Delaware 2:00pm June 24 Steve Harpster Drawing Let loose your inner artist with an illustrator as he shares his creative process.

Ostrander 2:00pm June 25 Dungeons & Dragons Roll for Initiative! D&D is the ultimate tabletop game; join the adventure and play.

Powell 5:00pm June 29, July 27, August 31 Light Saber Academy In a galaxy far, far away... or at your library - learn how to wield a lightsaber!

Delaware 2:00pm July 1 Ostrander 2:00pm July 23 COSI: CSI Dig into real, true crime case files and explore the scientific technologies, processes, and procedures that propel investigators forward.

Ostrander 2:00pm July 2

COSI: Astronomy Take on the role of an aerospace engineer and tackle the design process to design, build, test, and redesign your own extreme paper rockets and space bases!

Orange 2:00pm July 3 The Arts Castle: Aliens Make cool, tiny aliens with the Arts Castle.

Delaware 2:00pm July 8 Powell 2:00pm July 25

Yoga & Relaxation Come stretch and learn relaxation techniques with Julie Standish.

Delaware 2:00pm July 15 Orange 2:00pm July 24 Lost in Space RPG Role Playing Games are fun AND challenging. Mix that with an out of this world adventure and you will want to play all day.

Ostrander 2:00pm July 16

Build a Burrito Learn about the “Five” fantastic food groups and enjoy a burrito bar.

Writing with Mindy McGinnis Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis will talk about her writing process and more.

Ostrander 2:00pm July 9

Orange 2:00pm July 17

Constellation Art Discover the history and mythology behind constellations and make your own constellation-inspired creation to take home.

DIY Galaxy Jars Make your space “out of this world” with cool galaxy jars.

Orange 2:00pm July 10 Space Food Try actual foods from the space program!

Powell 2:00pm July 11

Delaware 2:00pm July 22

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Paws For Reading Help your child get extra practice with their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog! This program is intended for children ages 5+.

Delaware 10:30am June 1, July 6, August 10

Tiger Woo’s Tae Kwon Do Join Tiger Woo’s Tae Kwon Do in this introductory workshop to tae kwon do discipline, technique, and practice!

Orange 2:00pm June 3 Ironwood Wolves Learn about all wild canids you’ll see here in North America. From wolves, to coyotes and foxes; all species are covered.

Ostrander 2:00pm June 5

GREAT FOR AGES 6-11

Gravity Games Learn how gravity affects everything around us with games and challenges

Build a Rocket Build a rocket and watch it fly to the stars using a rocket launcher!

Delaware 2:00pm June 7

Delaware 2:00pm June 14

Kid Perfect: Ping Pong Trick Shots Get creative and make your own trick shot challenges with some new friends and some science fun.

Acting with Drama Kids Join Drama Kids of North Columbus for this confidencebuilding introduction to acting and learning to think outside the box!

Orange 2:00pm June 10

Orange 2:00pm June 17

Delaware 2:00pm June 21 Ostrander 2:00pm June 26 Art Club Fun art projects geared toward ages 6 - 11.

Orange 6:30pm June 10, July 8, August 12

Drums with Central Ohio Symphony Get the beat with the Central Ohio Symphony. They will bring drums to play and teach about this ancient form of music.

Ostrander 2:00pm June 19

COSI: Beginner Robotics In this incredible introductory workshop, we’ll explore energy, circuitry, and robot programming.

Cooking Caravan: Story Stew Part rebus story, part Madlib, part Choose Your Own Adventure, part recipe, this ridiculous journey teaches participants the essential elements of a story through the use of an enormous and ever-changing “book”.

Ostrander 2:00pm June 12

Orange 2:00pm June 24

The Arts Castle: Galaxy Jars Make your own “out of this world” galaxy jars!

Steve Harpster Drawing Young artists will learn how to draw, create and imagine.

Powell 2:00pm June 13

Powell 2:00pm June 27

Tiger Lee Tae Kwon Do Join Tiger Lee’s Tae Kwon Do in this introductory workshop to tae kwon do discipline, technique, and practice!

Delaware 2:00pm June 28 The Arts Castle: Learn Ballet Learn some basic ballet and movement activities. No previous dance experience needed.

Orange 2:00pm July 1

Ohio Animals Learn about and meet some native Ohio animals with Preservation Parks!

Ostrander 2:00pm July 3 Delaware 2:00pm July 12 Orange 2:00pm July 22 Portable Planetarium Enter the portable planetarium and view the night sky to see how planets, stars and the moon appear.

Willis Education Center Gymnasium 2:00pm July 5

Lip Sync Battle It’s your chance to show off your lip sync skills!

Participants are encouraged to bring costumes, props, or accessories to help make their performance epic.

Orange 2:00pm July 8 It IS Rocket Science Central Ohio Rocketry & Spacemodeling Alliance will be sharing the science and fun of model rocketry.

Ostrander 2:00pm July 10

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

GREAT FOR AGES 6-11

Wildlife Encounters Learn about the history of Ohio’s wildlife, and meet several Ohio Wildlife Center Animal Ambassadors!

Crater Creations Learn about the moon and its craters, create your own moon paint, and enjoy a tasty moon treat!

Mad Science Participate in fascinating science demonstrations such as chemical reactions, and bubbling potions!

Powell 2:00pm July 11

Delaware 2:00pm July 19

Delaware 2:00pm July 26

Outer Space Art Learn a variety of techniques and paint your own interstellar scene with local artist Michelle Boerio!

Draw With Me Join digital designer and illustrator, Jeffrey Stemen, for a program about art and creating. Participants can also bring their own existing work to talk through and get feedback

Orange 2:00pm July 15 Museum to Go: Native Americans Local Ohio Historian Adam Cramer will share fascinating artifacts and information, focusing on Native Americans who lived in Central Ohio.

Ostrander 2:00pm July 17

Ostrander 2:00pm July 24 White Dragon Paper Art Learn how to make paper with Rocky from White Dragon Paper!

Powell 2:00pm July 25

FAMILY PROGRAMS 2019 SRC Launch Party Favorite Summer Reading Club pals will help us blast off into A Universe of Stories!

Guests will include musician Zak Morgan, magician Erica Carlson and COSI. Orange 6:30pm May 31 The Turtle Lady Laugh and learn with the Turtle Lady as she shares her passion for turtles. Participants will get plenty of touching time with turtles, some bearded dragons, corn snakes and an amphibian or two.

Powell 6:30pm June 3

Let’s Have a Blast Magic Show 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … get ready for some fun! We have to find Sedgie the Hedgie before he blasts off into outer space! A mix of comedy and magic for the whole family.

Matt Jergens Comedy Juggler Matt’s blend of classy humor and top-notch skill will have you laughing and cheering as he uses a variety of props to defy gravity in a way never before seen.

Delaware 6:30pm June 5

Delaware 6:30pm June 12

Powell 6:30pm June 10 Orange 6:30pm June 18 Ostrander 6:30pm July 18

Ostrander 6:30pm June 27

Telescope Party After Hours Enjoy an evening of camping activities and star gazing.

The Columbus Astronomical Society will present a slide show and, weather permitting, star gazing.

Orange 6:30pm July 16

Ostrander 8:00pm June 6

Madcap Puppets The Great Space Caper Puppet Show! A crash landing on a strange planet leads to an unlikely friendship between a space explorer and alien.

West African Dance with Sogbety In this high-energy performance, you will experience the rhythms, dances, and songs of West Africa.

Delaware 6:30pm June 19

Orange 6:30pm June 4

GREAT FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES

Orange 6:30pm June 11

History Comes Alive!

Civil War Encampment You can be a part of a Civil War encampment complete with soldiers & horses during this “step back in history.”

Ostrander 6:30pm June 13 Joanie Calem: Stories & Songs A fun-filled program of folk songs, from all over the world, that encourages participation!

Powell 6:30pm June 17 Ostrander 6:30pm July 4 Delaware 6:30pm July 17 Music in the Garden Enjoy an evening of music with your family in the Orange Branch Imagination Garden.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and relax listening to the musical melodies.

Orange 7:00pm June 20: Delaware Community Concert Band July 18: Lafferty Pike

FAMILY PROGRAMS Medieval Faire The Knights of the Rose Jousting Group will be center stage to entertain the crowd with great feats of daring on horseback. Other fun activities for all ages include crafts, games, and of course food!

Ostrander 11:00am - 3:00pm June 22

GREAT FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES

Bring the Farm to You: Homestead Comb wool, grind grain, roll dough, use washboards, play with rolling hoops, and experience the work and joys of childhood from the past.

Freddy Fossil’s Dino Show This “pre-hysterical” program features life-like dinosaur puppets and an astonishing collection of fossils.

Orange 6:30pm June 25

Powell 6:30pm July 1

Gator Dave Dave will bring a variety of rescued animals including snakes, tarantulas, lizards, owls, cockroaches, hedgehogs and more.

Mahana Productions: Polynesian Dance Get a glimpse of Polynesian Dance from Mahana Productions. Experience the dancing, colorful costumes, rhythms and songs.

Powell 6:30pm June 24

Delaware 6:30pm June 26

Orange 6:30pm July 9 Summer Yoga for Families Yoga Instructor, Stella Estep will guide participants through the basic movements of yoga.

Families with children of all ages can benefit from learning these stress relieving exercises.

Ostrander 11:30am July 2, 9, 16, 23 Bring the Farm to You See farm animals up close.

Orange 6:30pm July 2 Powell 6:30pm July 15 Delaware 6:30pm July 31

Didgeridoo Down Under A high-energy, Australiathemed show combines music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation.

Powell 6:30pm July 8 Delaware 6:30pm July 10 Orange 6:30pm July 17

Columbus Zoo Come learn about and see live animals with the Columbus Zoo! Ostrander 6:30pm July 11 Henna Learn about the art of henna!

Our presenter will be doing henna tattoos in traditional designs as she talks about the history and current uses of henna.

Powell 2:00pm July 12

The Alans Magical Universe The Alans’ high-energy magic act is rich with amazing magical feats, intriguing mindreading and unexpected twists and turns!

Powell 6:30pm July 22 Orange 6:30pm July 23 Delaware 6:30pm July 24 Ostrander 6:30pm July 25

PRE-K PROGRAMS STORYTIMES Summer storytimes begin June 3. All storytimes will break from July 29 - August 19 while we prepare for Back to School.

Baby Time (Birth – 24 months) Believe it or not, getting your child ready to read begins at birth! Baby Time involves rhymes, movement activities, songs, books, and unstructured playtime.

Delaware Mondays & Tuesdays 11:00am Orange Wednesdays 10:00am Thursdays 11:00am Powell Wednesdays & Thursdays 11:00am Toddler Time (Ages 2 – 3) Toddler Time for 2s and 3s is full of fun songs, finger plays, flannel stories, books and sometimes crafts!

Delaware Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am Orange Tuesdays 10:00am Wednesdays 11:00am Powell Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00am

Preschool Time (Ages 4 – 6) At Preschool Storytime, we use interactive songs, finger plays, flannel stories, books and crafts to learn and have fun!

Delaware Thursdays 11:00am Orange Thursdays 10:00am Family Time (Birth – 6 years) Family Storytime is a combination of books, flannel stories, songs, rhymes and crafts. We include activities that appeal to a wider age range so the whole family can join in on the fun!

Delaware Mondays 6:30pm Ostrander Thursdays 10:30am Orange Thursdays 6:30pm Toddler & Preschool Dance Party (Ages 2 – 6) Dance and sing with us! Join in on a fun, interactive music program designed for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregiver.

Delaware Fridays 10:00am Orange Mondays 10:00am Ostrander Fridays 11:00am

GREAT FOR AGES 6 AND UNDER

Playtime (Birth – 6 years) Playing is a vital way to build a variety of early literacy skills and a great way to meet new friends, so join us for some fun, unstructured playtime!

Orange Fridays 10:00am Powell Fridays 10:00am

SPECIAL STORYTIMES Music & Movement Join us for dancing, singing, and stories!

Delaware 11:00am June 29, July 20 Buddies, Books & Bubbles (Birth – 5) A special storytime for children ages birth to 5 and their parents & caregivers. This will be an inclusive activity in which children with special needs will learn and play alongside children without special needs.

Delaware 11:00am June 26, July 24, August 28

Summer Letterbox Adventure 2019 PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY Your adventure begins May 25! Sign up at any Delaware County library to get your booklet. Then set out on the trails to find the hidden boxes in at least four parks — and win a prize. Visit preservationparks.com for details.

For 12 years, Preservation Parks has teamed up with the Delaware County District Library to bring you the Summer Letterbox Adventure. We also join together for Story Time in the Park, and you’ll see Preservation Parks naturalists at the libraries for special programs on reptiles, amphibians and more! Remember, you can always bring your favorite book to the parks to sit and read, surrounded by the beauty of nature!

The Community & Family Outreach Services Department teams up with Preservation Parks of Delaware County every month for storytimes in the park!

Enjoy stories and songs, then explore the parks during a short discovery hike.

Storytimes are at 10 a.m. | Birth - age 5 JUNE 10

JULY 8

AUGUST 12

Deer Haven Park 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, OH 43015 Theme: Rivers

Gallant Farm 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, OH 43015 Theme: Rainbows

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The Talking Book Program provides free recorded books, magazines and playback equipment to approximately 15,000 eligible blind, visually impaired, physically disabled and reading disabled Ohio residents. DCDL is the sole provider of Talking Books in Delaware County. For more information about the Bookmobile or the Outreach Department, call 740-548-1660 or email outreach@delawarelibrary.org.

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Every Playaway Launchpad is pre-loaded with high quality, ad-free learning apps and games, providing hours of interactive learning and play for young children.

Kids will love the Launchpad experience, which lets them design a personal avatar before game play and choose an app adventure they’re most interested in.

Adults will love that the Launchpads are 100% secure, ensuring that children will not be exposed to unintended content, and that the informational console will let them monitor how time is spent on the tablet.

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STAFF REVIEW

by Jenny Ho Orange Branch, Assistant Manager - Youth Services

The Darkest Dark

by Chris Hadfield

Chris is a young boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut and exploring the universe. Unfortunately, Chris is terrified of the dark. One night, Chris watches the Apollo 11 moon landing and realizes that while space is dark, it is filled with lots of beautiful and amazing things!

This exquisitely illustrated picture book is inspired by astronaut Chris Hadfield’s real-life experience that is sure to encourage children to follow their passion even if it means facing their fears along the way. I love this book’s real-life ties and its connection to a fascinating moment in our history!

The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex

If you’re like me and love a scrappy, strong heroine and prefer your alien invasions on the more humorous side, then you will love this book!

The True Meaning of Smekday takes place in the aftermath of the Boov invasion of Earth and follows the adventures of Gratuity Tucci, an eleven-year-old girl in search of her lost mother. Her journey across the country is filled with surprises when she encounters a rogue alien named J. Lo who hitches a ride and places Gratuity in even more danger! The reader is in for a bumpy ride on this quirky, mad-cap sci-fi road trip!

If you love audiobooks, check out the audio version of this one, read by Bahni Turpin.

Her delivery of this story truly brings it to life. I frequently cite this selection as my favorite audiobook!

Hidden Figures, Young Readers’ Edition

by Margot Lee Shetterly

You’ve seen the movie, now read the book! In this special young readers’ edition of the bestselling adult book, readers learn the amazing true story of four African American female mathematicians at NASA who helped launch astronauts into space! Readers can learn even more of these fascinating women’s backstory and how their story fits in the context of issues of the time like segregation, the civil rights movement, sexism, the Cold War, and the space race.

We discussed this book at one of my Bookworms Book Club meetings at the library and it remains one of my most well-attended and lively discussions to date. This is the perfect book to spark important discussions and get kids thinking about the STEM field as a career!

SUMMER READING CLUB 2019

A Universe of Stories

LAUNCH PARTY • MAY 31 @ 6:30 PM • ORANGE BRANCH LIBRARY MUSIC, MAGIC, ICE CREAM & COSI