Check it Out Winter 2019-20

Quarterly Newsletter/Winter 2019-20

CHECK IT OUT

Keeping you connected to the Delaware County District Library.

www.delawarelibrary.org

Learn in YOUR WAY at DCDL this winter Carols! Bells! Decorated trees! The smell of fresh-baked everything! Talking snowmen and reindeer! The winter holidays can be a wild, noisy, overwhelming tsunami of sensory overload.

Now imagine you’re someone who is hypersensitive to noise or other sensory input, and consider what this time of year must be like. Perhaps you’re on the autism spectrum, or you’ve had a stroke or another ailment affecting your perception: the holidays can suddenly seem scary.

This December, Orange Branch Library will host a Holiday Open House, including visits with Sensory Santa. The jolly old elf will be ratcheting down the “Ho Ho Ho,” the lights will be a bit dimmer, and Santa’s chair will be screened to reduce distractions and nervous anticipation. (Special thanks to the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities who arranged this unique visit.)

People experience the world in many ways, learning through different sensory inputs. Hosting Sensory Santa lets us reach out to a community that might be uneasy with the traditional holiday trappings. Similarly, the Maker Annex supports people who learn by doing. Videos and audiobooks help those who learn best by viewing or hearing. And of course, we still have books for those who learn by reading.

George Needham

DCDL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

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

Christmas Eve Tuesday, 12/24 Christmas Day Wednesday, 12/25 New Year’s Eve - Closed at 5 PM Tuesday, 12/31

Holly Quaine Neil Neidhardt Nick McCoy Kevin Daberkow

New Year’s Day Wednesday, 1/1

STAFF REVIEW

by Anne Pasma Youth Services Specialist As a way to keep up to date, the staff meets every other month to talk about what they are reading in a committee called Readers’ Advisory. Readers’ Advisory is “librarian-speak” for a conversation that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles to a reader through a conversation or question-and-answer process. I lead the DCDL Readers’ Advisory committee and here are some of the titles we’ve recently discussed in our meetings that have received a lot of excitement.

Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson

Recommended by Katy Hite A story set in Niagara Falls in the 1980s, the protagonist is an overweight, awkward twelve-year-old boy who forms a club with two other misfit kids in town. What starts out as fun becomes much more serious as events unfold. Katy recommends this as a “Stranger Things” read-alike and cautions that it is sadder than expected.

Cheshire Crossing by Andy Weir & Sarah Andersen

Recommended by Jenny Ho This book continues the stories of Dorothy, Wendy and Alice as they navigate coming back to their real-world after their adventures in Oz, Neverland and Wonderland. Jenny loved the art and says this book will appeal to teens and adults alike.

My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress

by Rachel DeLoache Williams

Recommended by Melissa Dougherty In Melissa’s words “this is a delicious hot mess!” The story is about a con artist who pretends to be an heiress and, under that pretense, persuades her friends to spend outrageous amounts of money. Perfect for fans of nonfiction and white-collar crime stories.

COVER STORY This issue of “Check It Out” features our Orange Branch Library Assistant Manager of Adult Services Katy Hite. Katy joined the staff in April 2019 and dove headfirst into all the fun things happening at the Delaware County District Library.

Katy planned the Orange Branch Holiday Open House on December 6 at 6:00 p.m. Stop by to meet Katy and other Orange Branch Library staff, enjoy live music, and maybe even meet Santa! She has also been at the helm of the How-to Fest, lining up some great sessions to start the year off right and get you a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions.

Outside of work, Katy loves to cook and try new recipes. It’s not uncommon to find a stack of new cookbooks in her kitchen. She’s also an avid runner. Katy completed the Playing Possum 50k race last May, which benefits the Special Olympics of Delaware County.

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

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

Delaware, OH 43015 740-549-2665

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

Ostrander Branch 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, 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 Niche Academy 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

Outreach Services recently launched a new book club called Around the World in Books & Bites that reads books and tries cuisine from around the world. Give it a try!

Each month we will explore the world by reading stories set in various countries, while also sampling the ethnic cuisine of our book selection.

Come enjoy a diversity of cultures and cuisines as we read our way around the world.

Around the World in Books & Bites meets at 1:00pm | Adult Program

JANUARY 27

FEBRUARY 24

Old Bag of Nails Pub 66 N Sandusky St. Delaware, OH 43015 Book: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Giammarco’s 6030 Chandler Ct. Westerville, OH 43082 Book: My Brilliant Friend

by Elena Ferrante

Little Free Library Comes to Radnor

Community & Family Outreach Services recently installed a Little Free Library in Radnor. The mini-library will be stocked with donated books for visitors to take and keep or return on their next visit. Stop by 4230 State Route 203, Radnor, OH 43066 to see what’s new at Little Free Library, Charter #92951!

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 • Audiobooth recording spaces

PROGRAM REGISTRATION At times a program will request pre-registration. This is because either space or resources are limited. Patrons may register online in the event details portion of the library website, by calling the library, or in person at any library location.

HOURS Delaware Main, Orange Branch & Powell Branch libraries Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: Noon - 5:00pm Ostrander Branch Library Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Orange Branch Library Drive-up Window Open during regular library hours Opens early weekdays at 7:00am

MISSION STATEMENT The Delaware County District Library serves as the public information provider for our community, using traditional and innovative technology to encourage curiosity, free inquiry, and lifelong learning in a friendly environment.

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SAVE THE DERBY DATE The second annual Friends of the Delaware Library Kentucky Derby Party will happen on May 2, 2020, at the Wedgewood Golf & Country Club in Powell.

More information will be available soon at www.delawarelibraryfriends.org.

THE SEASON OF GIVING

Looking for a way to support the Delaware County District Library this holiday season? Consider donating to the Friends of the Library in one of these ways: 1. Kroger Rewards

3. Employer Matching

2. AmazonSmile

4. Legacy Giving

Happy Holidays and have a great New Year!

WINTER PROGRAMS Family Movie (Families) Come to the library to watch a movie with the whole family.

Snacks will be provided.

Noon Year’s Eve (Children) Ring in 2020 without having to stay up late! Enjoy a New Year’s celebration for the whole family that includes crafts, dancing, Delaware: The Lion King (2019) and a countdown to noon.

2:00pm December 27 Delaware & Orange 11:30am Orange: Toy Story 4 December 31 2:00pm December 30

STOP BY OVER WINTER BREAK

Drama Kids (Children) We will be creating fun winterthemed scenes with some cool characters and activities.

Orange 2:00pm January 2

LEGO Free Build (Children) Stop by anytime and play with LEGOs!

Zin! Zin! Zin! Touch a Violin!

(Pre-K) Kids ages 3 - 6 can learn about instruments in the violin family, while exploring rhythm and beat!

Delaware 1:00 - 4:00pm January 2

Orange 2:00pm January 3

MLK JR. DAY PROGRAMS

HONOR THE FIGHT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS

We’re open January 20!

While schools are closed, all DCDL locations are operating on a normal schedule. We’re celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with activities for the whole family throughout the day.

Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.* Children of all ages are invited to choose a favorite part of one of Dr. King’s many speeches to read aloud before an assembled group. *Pre-registration is required Ostrander 2:00pm January 18

Freedom Riders Scavenger Hunt Follow clues around the library to learn more about Dr. King and the Freedom Riders. Win a prize if you solve the puzzle.

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day Listen to a reading of the book “Martin Luther King, Jr. A Peaceful Leader,” discuss the book together, and participate in activities around the library.

Delaware All Day January 20

Orange 2:00pm January 20

MLK Jr. Activity Day Learn about Dr. King through games, activities and art.

Powell All Day January 20

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS The Season of Giving (Teens) Teens, come to the library to make cards, decorations, and gifts for residents of a local nursing home.

Powell 6:30pm December 2 Polar Express Night @ IKEA (Pre-K) Visit IKEA for a special library reading of The Polar Express, crafts, and a visit from Santa.

IKEA - Polaris 6:00pm December 3 Laser Cut Holiday Cards* (Teens & Adults) Create your own custom holiday cards and have the designs laser cut in the Annex. *Pre-registration is required The Maker Annex 5:30pm December 4 DIY Holiday Ornaments* (Teens & Adults) Let’s make holiday ornaments together! We will be decorating plastic ball ornaments to display on our holiday trees. *Pre-registration is required Delaware 6:30pm December 5

Holiday Open House (All Ages) Enjoy holiday treats and a performance by folk band Lafferty Pike. A sensory-friendly visit from Santa will make the night extra special, thanks to the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Orange 6:00 - 7:30pm December 6 Laser Cut Ornaments* (Teens & Adults) Design your own wooden ornament and have it laser cut in the Maker Annex. *Pre-registration is required The Maker Annex 5:30pm December 11

PROGRAMS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Family Ornament Making (Families) Come prepared with messy clothes and creative ideas to decorate an ornament.

Supplies are limited.

Powell 6:30pm December 16 Gift Making Workshop (All Ages) Create handmade gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. Bring the whole family!

Stations will be available for all ages to create.

Orange 7:00pm December 19

Unwrap a Book (Children) Anytime between December 16 - 27, check out a surprise by picking out a wrapped mystery book!

Noon Year’s Eve (Children) Ring in 2020 without having to stay up late! Enjoy a New Year’s celebration for the whole family that includes crafts, dancing, and a countdown to noon.

Powell All Day December 16 - 27

Delaware & Orange 11:30am December 31

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 December 4: The Snow Child

by Eowyn Ivey January 8: Finding Dorothy

by Elizabeth Letts February 5: Josephine Baker’s Last Dance by Sherry Jones Orange 10:30am December 10: The Wonder of Lost Causes by Nick Trout January 14: No Exit

by Taylor Adams February 11: March

by John Lewis

Afternoon Clubs Delaware 1:00pm December 3: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See January 7: Heartland

by Sarah Smarsh February 4: Asymmetry

by Lisa Halliday Evening Clubs Ostrander 7:00pm January 28: Hillbilly Elegy

by J.D. Vance February 25: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

by Kim Michele Richardson Powell 7:00pm January 28: Find Me Unafraid

by Kennedy Odede February 25: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris Delaware 7:30pm December 4: There, There

by Tommy Orange January 29: The Disaster Artist

by Greg Sestero February 26: The Third Hotel

by Laura Van Den Berg

GREAT FOR AGES 18+

Orange 7:00pm January 22: The Orphan’s Tale

by Pam Jenoff February 26: Home by Toni Morrison Books & Brews Adults young and old alike are invited to grab a brew with us and talk books. Pick up each month’s read at the library and then get ready to book talk!

The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm December 11: The Broken Girls

by Simone St. James January 8: The Last Time I Lied

by Riley Sager February 12: The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel Olentangy River Brewing Co. 7:00pm December 16: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara January 20: Before the Fall

by Noah Hawley February 17: Factfulness

by Hans Rosling

SPECIAL STORYTIMES

friends got to do during their library sleepover.

IKEA Storytime A DCDL librarian presents a monthly storytime offsite at IKEA.

Delaware 6:30pm December 13

IKEA - Polaris 12:00pm December 10, January 14, February 11

Yoga for Kids (Ages 2-5) A yoga instructor will guide participants through the basic movements of yoga

Drama Kids @ Playtime Drama Kids of North Columbus will be visiting us during our regularly scheduled Playtimes once a month.

Ostrander 11:30am January 7, February 4

Orange 10:00am December 13, January 10, February 14

Frozen Storytime Join us for an evening of Frozen fun as we read princess picture books, sing songs, learn how to melt a frozen heart, and make crafts! Elsa will be joining in the fun!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Come in your PJs and bring a stuffed animal for a special after-hours story-time. Then the stuffed animals will enjoy a sleepover at the library!

Join us the next morning (Saturday, December 14) at 10:00 for light refreshments and to look at pictures of all the fun things your special

Powell 6:30pm January 14 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 January 29, February 26 Football Tailgate Playtime Wear your best game day apparel to our family-friendly tailgate themed playtime to get pumped for the big game!

Orange 2:00pm February 1 Music & Movement Join us for dancing, singing, and stories all while encouraging coordination development, language knowledge, and literacy enjoyment in a positive atmosphere.

Delaware 11:00am January 25, February 29

PRE-K PROGRAMS Special Storytime Note:

GREAT FOR AGES 6 AND UNDER

DCDL will be taking a break from storytimes the month of December to prepare for a new storytime schedule in 2020. This new schedule will ensure our inclusive, educational and fun storytimes are available at a variety of times and locations throughout the county, while also allowing our staff the time to create and train for these early literacy, skill-building programs.

STORYTIMES 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.

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 Fridays 2:00pm

Delaware Tuesdays 11:00am

Orange Tuesdays 11:00am

Orange Thursdays 11:00am

Powell Wednesdays 11:00am

Powell Tuesdays 10:00am 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 10:00am Thursdays 10:00am Orange Wednesdays 10:00am Powell Thursdays 10:00am

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

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 7:00pm

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.

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 11:00am

All storytimes will break from December 1 - January 5.

We’ll see you in 2020 with our new schedule on January 6!

Around the World in Books & Bites* Explore the world by reading stories set in various countries while also sampling the ethnic cuisine of our monthly book selection. Enjoy a diversity of cultures and cuisines as we read our way around the world. *Pre-registration is required Old Bag of Nails - Delaware 1:00pm January 27: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant 1:00pm February 24: My Brilliant Friend

by Elena Ferrante

ARTS & CRAFTS

Paint Night* Canvas Creations For You will lead a night of painting.

No prior artistic experience is required. At the end of the program you will have a painting to bring home. *Pre-registration is required Delaware 6:30pm December 18, February 4 Orange 6:30pm January 2 Farmhouse Book Stack* Make your own farmhouse stamped book craft! *Pre-registration is required Delaware 6:30pm January 7 Linoleum Block Printing 101* Learn the basics of linoleum block printing in this workshop for beginners. *Pre-registration is required

Orange 6:30pm January 9 Delaware 6:30pm February 11 Linocut II Printmaking Workshop* This class is geared towards individuals who have previously tried linocut printmaking and would like to learn more advanced techniques. *Pre-registration is required Orange 6:30pm January 16

with the group and discuss techniques. Come hungry!

Ostrander 7:00pm December 10: The Southern Living Party Cookbook

by Elizabeth Heiskell February 11: Dinner Pies by Ken Haedrich Orange 7:00pm December 11: The Perfect Cookie *Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange January 8: Essential Emeril

by Emeril Lagasse February 12: Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking

Delaware 6:30pm February 18

Delaware 7:00pm December 12: A Year of Holidays by Ree Drummond & The Sweet Book of Candy Pinterest Crafts* Do you like to visit Pinterest for Making by Elizabeth LaBau January 23: Spiced craft ideas but don’t always

by America’s Test Kitchen have time to create the idea?

Create a Pinterest-worthy craft February 27: Valerie’s Home Cooking by Valerie Bertinelli at the library. *Pre-registration is required Orange 7:00pm January 23: Desktop Calendar February 27: Peeled Acrylics

TECHNOLOGY

Wreath Decorating* Personalize and design your own wreath. Grapevine wreaths will be provided. Bring your own decorations. *Pre-registration is required

The Maker Annex 10:00am December 2 January 6, 27

Ostrander 7:00pm February 4

COOKBOOK CLUBS

Maker Annex 101 Come learn what tools and services are offered at the library’s makerspace.

6:00pm January 15 February 19 Computer Training* Advance your computer skills.

No previous classes required. *Pre-registration is required

Take home a new cookbook and try out recipes. Then make/ Delaware 6:00pm bake/create and bring your December 5: Microsoft Word favorite to the club to share December 19: PowerPoint

GREAT FOR AGES 18+

ADULT PROGRAMS January 9: Excel Basics January 23: Internet Basics January 30: Advanced Excel Streaming with Your Library Come learn about our four entertainment collections where you can digitally borrow books, movies, music, and more.

Delaware 6:00pm December 10 Intro to Vinyl Cutting* (Teens & Adults) Learn the basics of creating vinyl decals. Participants will get their designs cut for free from the Maker Annex. *Pre-registration is required The Maker Annex 5:30pm December 18 Tech Time Drop-in and get tech help in a conversational setting. We are here to help with basic technology training and library services. Bring your own device or use a library computer.

Orange 10:00am January 7, February 4

still stay engaged with your favorite shows.

Delaware 6:00pm January 14 Intro to Laser Cutting* (Teens & Adults) Discover the basics of laser cutting and engraving.

Participants will get their designs cut for free from the Maker Annex. *Pre-registration is required The Maker Annex 5:30pm January 22

GAMES & TRIVIA Trivia Night Join the fun with live trivia for adults. Expect prizes, fun and some friendly rivalries.

The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm December 4: Nickelodeon December 18: Staff Picks January 15: Music February 5: Pixar February 19: Food Adult Game Night Learn to play Texas Hold Em, Euchre, and various board games in a relaxed and noncompetitive environment.

Resume 101* Learn the elements that go into a resume, and craft one yourself. *Pre-registration is required

The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm January 22, February 26

Delaware 6:00pm February 20

LANGUAGE LEARNING

How to Spot Fake News Explore basic tips and techniques to evaluate information and sort the truth from the false and misleading.

Delaware 6:00pm February 25

ESOL Class 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 Making Custom Buttons* (Teens & Adults) Learn how to make pinback buttons. *Pre-registration is required The Maker Annex 5:30pm January 8 Cutting Out Cable Save money by getting rid of your cable subscription and

Intro to 3D Printing* (Teens & Adults) Learn the basics of 3D design.

Participants will get their designs printed for free from the Maker Annex. *Pre-registration is required The Maker Annex 5:30pm February 26

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

Orange 7:00pm December 3 January 7 & 21 February 4 & 18

FAMILY PROGRAMS Star Wars Party Dress in your best Star Wars costume and join the fun as we celebrate all things Star Wars through games, crafts, food and action activities. There will be something for children of all ages: preschool to teens.

Ostrander 1:00 - 3:00pm January 4

GREAT FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES

Frozen Adventure Party Join us for an evening full of adventure from the land of Arendelle. We will tell stories and sing everyone’s favorite songs from Frozen and Frozen 2. Enjoy games, crafts, and a surprise guest! With so much Frozen fun you’ll never have to “let it go!”

Mr. George’s Neighborhood: A Salute to Mr. Rogers Hello, Neighbor. Join us to celebrate Mr. Rogers’ legacy with an inspired evening of music, stories, and meeting new friends. This special storytime focuses on social and emotional development.

Orange 6:30pm January 28

Delaware 6:30pm February 12 Delaware’s Got Talent* Join in the fun as a participant or spectator in the third annual library talent show! A keyboard will be available for those needing one for their performance. *Pre-registration is required Delaware 6:30pm February 19

ALL AGES PROGRAMS Winter Train Display Stop by anytime throughout the day to see model train displays with a seek-and-find challenge and interactive play.

I  Harry Potter It’s all things Harry Potter!

Wand making, love potions, sorting ceremony, costume contest, and more for all ages!

Delaware 9:00am - 5:00pm January 18

Powell 12:00 - 4:00pm February 14

Chick Hatching Learn how eggs grow chicks with Bring the Farm to You! Keep checking back after the program to see if the eggs have hatched.

All Ages LEGO Free Build Drop in for a casual LEGO free build. All ages (with or without kids!) can get creative with original designs or try an engineering challenge.

Powell 6:30pm February 3

Delaware 12:00 - 5:00pm February 23

GREAT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Homeschool Book Club* Children will be given an opportunity to do book report type presentations before a group based on monthly themes. *Pre-registration is required Ostrander 1:00pm December 6: Food Fun January 10: Star Wars February 7: The Old West 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 December 7,January 4, February 1 Ostrander 12:00pm December 7, January 11, February 1

LEGO Club Show off your LEGO skills.

LEGO Club for kids ages 6-11 meets regularly and has varying themes.

Ostrander 1:00pm December 7: Space January 4: Star Wars Party February 1: Zany Zoo

Delaware 6:30pm January 9: Animals February 13: Free Build Art Club Fun art projects geared toward ages 6-11.

Orange 6:30pm December 9: Paper Plate Snow Globes January 13: Felting with Bring the Farm to You February 10: Buggle Gems Kids Cookbook Club Cook at the library (Ostrander) or at home and bring your dish to share (Delaware) for a meal made by kids!

Ostrander 4:00pm December 11: Holiday Treats January 8: Kid Chef Junior February 12: Tasty Toast Delaware 6:30pm January 2: Kids’ Fun and Healthy Cookbook February 6: Kids Can Cook: Bacon Artist

GREAT FOR AGES 6-11

Tween Book Club (Ages 9-11) Read Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow and join us for a meeting to talk about the book, enjoy hot chocolate, and snag some giveaways!

Orange

6:30pm

December 30 After School Book Bunch: A Basic Survival Guide Learn survival skills such as basic first aid, what to do if you get lost, and how to be prepared for an emergency.

Ostrander 4:00pm January 22

Blind Date with a Book It’s a mystery. Unwrap a book between February 3 - 14 and discover a new book to love.

Powell All Day February 3 - 14 Sahaja Meditation & Yoga Participants will learn how to focus their minds and experience all the relaxing benefits of this practice!

Orange 1:00pm February 22 After School Book Bunch: How to Write a Short Story Author Jennifer PC Allen will show us how to put our imagination into words.

Ostrander 4:00pm February 26

How-To Festival Make good on your New Year’s resolution to learn something new! Learn “How To” do a number of different things during the afternoon.

Orange 12:00 - 4:00pm January 25

LOCAL HISTORY Ancestry.com: Library Edition Learn how to use the library’s edition of Ancestry.com to research your family’s history.

Ostrander 7:00pm January 14

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

Orange Every Monday at 7:00pm Tai Chi Workshop Tai Chi is good for strength, balance, vitality, concentration and stress reduction. No experience required.

Delaware Mondays at 4:00pm Orange Tuesdays at 4:00pm Renew with Yoga Local Yoga instructor Stella Estep will teach relaxing, stress-relieving exercises that will help refresh the mind and the body.

Ostrander 6:30pm January 8, February 5

NAMI: Ending the Silence (Teens & Adults) The National Alliance on Mental Illness will provide a brief overview of mental illness that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, and how to get help for yourself or a friend.

Delaware 6:30pm January 16 Community Conversations: Human Trafficking January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Learn about the victims, resources for help, and how to get involved during this workshop, led by the Delaware County Against Human Trafficking Coalition.

Ostrander 7:00pm January 30

Community Conversations: The Opioid Epidemic “Not Far from Me” co-editors Berkeley Franz and Dan Skinner will discuss opioids in Ohio and engage attendees in a discussion. The Central Ohio Symphony will begin the conversation with a drum circle.

Delaware 6:30pm February 5

WRITING

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

Orange 7:00pm January 15, February 19

GREAT FOR AGES 12 - 17

TEEN PROGRAMS Anime Club Geek out about all things anime. Each meeting features different activities based on the month’s theme.

Orange 6:30pm December 4: Studio Ghibli Gift Workshop February 5: Carole & Tuesday Jam Session Escape Room Z Zombies are everywhere and they’re hungry for pizza! Teens will work together to solve puzzles and uncover clues to rescue the pizza and defeat the zombies.

Ostrander

6:30pm December 5

Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings are opportunities for teens to discuss and influence teen services at DCDL. Participants help develop teen programs, make suggestions for the teen spaces, and much more!

TAB is open to teens ages 1217, and each meeting counts as one hour of volunteering!

No previous TAB or volunteer experience required.

Delaware 4:00pm December 11, January 8, February 12 Orange 7:00pm December 11

Study Break Take a break from studying for exams to make a calming glitter jar, listen to music, and visit with a therapy dog.

Snacks and refreshments provided.

Delaware 6:30pm December 17 Middle School Book Club The Middle School Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month with alternating locations between the Dempsey Middle School Library and the Strengthening Families Hub at the Willis Education Center. Each month, we will discuss a different genre or type of story.

Willis

3:00pm January 13: Fantasy

Dempsey

3:00pm February 3: Graphic Novels Anime Lock-In It’s an after-hours anime celebration! Cosplay is encouraged - there will be prizes. Plus, pizza and snacks!

Orange

5:00 - 8:00pm January 17

Harry Potter Book Night Celebrate the Triwizard Tournament at this year’s Harry Potter Book Night with crafts, trivia, and snacks inspired by the Wizarding World.

Ostrander 6:30pm February 6 Movie Night: A Quiet Place In A Quiet Place (2018), a family lives in complete silence in a world full of creatures who hunt by sound.

This movie is rated PG-13 and stars John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Popcorn provided!

Delaware 6:30pm February 20 Book Swap Bring a book (or a few) to swap, and be ready to take some home! Attendees get a FREE book and can trade the book(s) they brought with everyone else. We’ll enjoy snacks and chat about all our favorite reads!

Orange 6:30pm February 26

WINTER PROGRAMS Maker Annex 101 Teen/Adult Program Come learn what tools and services we offer at the library’s very own makerspace.

The Maker Annex

Making Custom Buttons* Teen/Adult Program Come learn how pinback buttons are made and then create your own. *Pre-registration is required.

December 2 January 6, 27

The Maker Annex 5:30pm January 8

10:00am 6:00pm

January 15 February 19 Intro to Vinyl Cutting Teen/Adult Program Learn the basics of creating vinyl decals.

Participants will get their designs cut for free from the Maker Annex. *Pre-registration is required.

The Maker Annex 5:30pm December 18

Personalize your holiday gifts at the Maker Annex! See our holiday programs listed online and on page 7.

Intro to Laser Cutting* Teen/Adult Program Learn the basics of laser cutting and engraving. Participants will get their designs cut for free from the Maker Annex. *Pre-registration is required.

The Maker Annex 5:30pm January 22 Intro to 3D Printing & Design* Teen/Adult Program 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.

The Maker Annex 5:30pm February 26

74 W William St., Room 210, Delaware, OH 43015 makerannex@delawarelibrary.org | 740.972.6742

HOW-TO FEST Get a headstart on your resolutions and learn

‘HOW DO I DO THAT?’

Saturday, January 25 12 - 4 pm Resolve to learn something new!

Sessions will begin at the top and bottom of the hour throughout the afternoon. Plan a trip, learn a skill, improve your life.