Fall 2022 Program Guide

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PROGRAM GUIDE FALL 2022

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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ello! We hope you had an opportunity to enjoy MidPointe’s “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program and all the exciting events that came along with it. As you explore this program guide, you can find that your Library has plenty in store for you this fall as well!

On top of all the programming we are offering this season, you can also find a number of new additions to Library services and materials.

MidPointe has added the video streaming service “Kanopy” to our eLibrary and use is free with your MidPointe card. You can also use your Library card to check out a new “Connectivity Kit,” featuring a laptop and wi-fi hot spot, packaged together to help keep patrons connected. MidPointe has also debuted a new “Lobby Stop Service,” bringing a pop-up library to community spaces. Initially, the Library will bring this service to health care facilities so patients and their caregivers will have easy access to library materials, technology training, and information services.

Last but certainly not least, we are excited to share that a new MidPointe Library building will soon be built in Liberty Township. The facility, located on

Yankee Road, will feature outdoor programming space, reservable community meeting rooms, amenities for families, easily accessible parking, increased shelving for the collection and much more.

Thank you for visiting MidPointe and we hope you enjoy your time here!

Best wishes,

Travis Bautz MidPointe Library System Executive Director

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SYSTEM WIDE

STORYTIMES Enjoy stories read aloud and a fun mix of age-appropriate early literacy activities.

BABY STORYTIME

Ages 6-24 months

TODDLER STORYTIME Ages 2-3 years

WEST CHESTER FAMILY STORYTIME

Tuesdays, Sept. 6–Nov. 15 & 29 • 10:15 AM Mondays, Sept. 12–Oct. 3, 17–Nov. 14 & 28 • 11:15 AM Storytime Room

TODDLER STORYTIME

Thursdays, Sept. 8–Nov. 17 • 10:15 AM Community Room A/B

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME

Thursdays, Sept. 8–Nov. 17 • 11:15 AM Community Room A/B

BABY STORYTIME

Mondays, Sept. 12–Oct. 3, 17–Nov. 14 & 28 • 10:15 AM Storytime Room

MIDDLETOWN BABY AND TODDLER STORYTIME

Mondays, Sept. 12–Oct. 3, 17–Nov. 14 & 28 • 10:15 AM Community Room

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME Ages 3-5 years

LIBERTY FAMILY STORYTIME

Fridays, Sept. 9–Nov. 18 10:15 & 11:15 AM

TRENTON TODDLER STORYTIME

Thursdays, Sept. 8–Nov. 17 • 10:15 AM Community Room

FAMILY STORYTIME

Thursdays, Sept. 8–Nov. 17 • 11:15 AM Community Room

FAMILY STORYTIME All ages

VIRTUAL STORYTIME EVERY MONDAY

9:00 AM

MONROE TODDLER STORYTIME

Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Nov. 16 & 30 • 10:15 AM Community Room

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME

Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Nov. 16 & 30 • 11:15 AM Community Room

FAMILY STORYTIME

Mondays, Sept. 12–Oct. 3 & Oct. 17–Nov. 14 & 28 • 11:15 AM Community Room

*Dates and locations are subject to change.

We try to accommodate as many visitors as possible at our programs, but please understand that space is limited. Programs without registration are first come, first served.

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YOUTH TOT TIME

Wednesdays, Sept. 7– Nov. 30 • 10:30 AM Playing is a great way to grow motor, social and other developmental skills.

Caregivers can connect with each other while the little ones play. Ages 0-3 years.

PRE-SCHOOL CRAFT CLUB

Sept. 12, Oct. 17 & Nov. 28 • 10:30 AM Let’s make some art together! Children can practice using basic craft tools and take home their work after each session.

Ages 3-5.

TWEEN CRAFT HOUR

Sept. 14, Oct. 12 & Nov. 16 • 5:30 PM Come have some fun creating a different project each month. Ages 8-12.

BABY ART PLAYGROUND

Sept. 19, Oct. 31 & Nov. 14 • 10:30 AM Babies will explore art through sensory play while they create an adorable keepsake. Designed for ages 0-2 years and a caregiver. Don’t forget to dress for the occasional mess!

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21 • 10:30 AM Join us for some lively tunes as we practice our coordination and rhythm!

Everyone dances and sings in this active 30-minute program. Ages 2-5 with adult caregiver.

HALLOWEEN BUTTON MAKING DROP-IN

Oct. 31 • 2:00 PM Celebrate Halloween by making buttons! We will have both Halloween and non-Halloween themed designs for you to make.

TEEN Programs for grades 6-12

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) CLUB

Sept. 13, Oct. 11 & Nov. 8 • 4:00 PM Learn basic American Sign Language (ASL) skills. Topics covered include the alphabet, numbers and how to introduce yourself. Open to teens and adults.

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ADULT WALK >15 FITNESS

Mondays, Sept. 12–Oct. 3, Oct. 17–Nov. 28 • 9:15 AM Living Room Walk yourself healthy! Join our certified Walk Leader for a 2-mile Leslie Sansone Walk>15 Fitness class. Registration is not required but space is limited. Please bring water and wear shoes suitable for a fitness class. Ages 16 and up.

CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS

Sept 8, Oct. 13 & Nov. 10 • 2:00 PM Join us each month for a different makeand-take craft project. Supplies are provided except where noted. Open to ages 18 and up.

MidPointe ARTisans

Oct. 28 • 2:00 PM Learn to paint with acrylics while having fun! Using the three primary colors - red, yellow, and blue - you will learn basic techniques and how to mix and use colors. Open to ages 18 and up, at all skill levels. Please wear appropriate clothing as paint may stain.

HOMESCHOOL STEAM CLUB

Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Nov. 14 & 28 • 1:00 PM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! Children ages 6 and up will explore different areas of STEAM through hands-on activities while interacting with other local homeschoolers. Space is limited.

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MIDDLETOWN 125 South Broad Street • Middletown, OH 45044

YOUTH LIFE-SIZED BOARD GAMES

Sept. 3 • 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Children’s Area We are playing GIANT versions of your favorite games: Chutes & Ladders, Kerplunk, Tetris, and more!

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Sept. 7 • 10:30 AM: Athlete Oct. 5 • 10:30 AM: Fashion Designer Nov. 2 • 10:30 AM: Actor Children’s Area In this Kindergarten Prep program, children ages 4-5 will learn to work together to meet a common goal.

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MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Sept. 14, Oct. 12 & Nov. 9 • 10:30 AM Community Room developing early math and literacy skills.

Join us for some lively tunes as we practice Ages 3-5 with adult caregiver. our coordination and rhythm! Everyone dances and sings in this active 30-minute FAMILY JEOPARDY program. Ages 2-5 with adult caregiver.

Nov. 12 • 2:00 PM Community Room DROP-IN CRAFT Join us for family friendly trivia in a Sept. 17, Oct. 15 & Nov. 26 • 2:00 PM variety of categories and win prizes!

Children’s Area Stop by for a family-friendly craft at your own pace!

BUILDING BLOCK DISCOVERY Nov. 30 • 10:30 AM Children’s Area PRE-SCHOOL CRAFT CLUB Let’s build together, using everyone’s Sept. 21 & Nov. 16 • 10:30 AM favorite building bricks! Ages 4-5 with Children’s Area adult caregiver.

Let’s make some art together! Children ages 3-5 will practice using basic craft tools and they can take home their work after each session.

STEAM CLUB

Sept. 21, Oct. 19 & Nov. 16 • 4:00 PM Community Room Learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math with fun, hands-on activities! Grades 1-5 with an adult caregiver. All ability levels welcome!

KIDS WHO...

Sept. 28 • 10:30 AM: Puzzle It Out Nov. 23 • 10:30 AM: Add Up Children’s Area We will share games and activities while

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Programs for grades 6-12

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB

Sept. 8, Oct. 13 & Nov. 10 • 3:30 PM Community Room Are you a fan of anime and manga?

Once a month come to the library to geek out about what you’re reading and watching! Each meeting we’ll discuss titles, make and share some art, and watch some anime!

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FOR TEENS

Sept. 24, Oct. 22 & Nov. 19 • 2:00 PM Conference Room A Join us as we delve into a one-shot adventure of D&D. The group will battle monsters and solve puzzles as they search for hidden treasure. Pre-made player characters will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome!

TEEN DIY CRAFTS

Sept. 29, Oct. 27 & Nov. 17 • 3:30 PM Conference Room A Stop by after school to create a new DIY project every month! Supplies provided.

COMIC-CON AT THE LIBRARY

Oct. 8 • 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Community Room Join us for a day of fun and activities as we celebrate fandoms in all their forms!

IMPROV 101

Nov. 5 • 2:00 PM Community Room Join us for an introduction to acting improvisation and theater! No experience necessary, just an eagerness to learn and have fun!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

YOGA

Tuesdays, Sept. 6–Nov. 1 & Nov. 15–29 • 10:30 AM Community Room Join our yoga instructor for this free drop-in class. Beginners are welcome!

Please bring your own yoga mat and towel. Registration is not required but space is limited. Ages 16 and up.

DEVICE HELP 101

Sept. 6, Oct. 4 & Nov. 1 • 11:00 AM Conference Room A Are you having trouble setting up your new phone? Struggling with a laptop?

Confused on how to connect your smart watch to your phone? This one-on-one program will teach you how to access and change the basic settings and personalize your devices to fit your interests and needs.

CROCHET CLUB

Sept. 15, Oct. 20 & Nov. 17 • 3:00 PM Board Room Join us to spend time with other crochet enthusiasts and learn something new!

Yarn and materials will be provided.

ESOL CONVERSATION CLUB

Sept. 26, Oct. 31 & Nov. 28 • 4:00 PM Board Room Want to practice your English speaking and comprehension skills? Come join our ESOL conversation club! All levels are welcome.

CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS

local History and Genealogy Series

Oct. 3 • 6:30 PM Community Room Join us for a speaker series featuring local history and genealogy.

Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 22 • 2:00 PM Community Room Join us each month for a different make-and-take craft project. Supplies are provided except where noted. Open to ages 18 and up.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MidPointe ARTisans

Sept. 12 & Nov. 14 • 3:30 PM Middletown Parking Lot Save a life, give blood. Appointments are encouraged. Visit www.donortime. com or call (937) 461-3220 for an appointment. Use Sponsor ID #1702.

Oct. 3 • 2:00 PM Community Room Learn to paint with acrylics while having fun! Using the three primary colors - red, yellow, and blue - you will learn basic techniques and how to mix and use colors. Ages 18 and up at all skill levels.

Please wear appropriate clothing as paint may stain.

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ADULT

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

We try to accommodate as many visitors as possible at our programs, but please understand that space is limited. Programs without registration are first come, first served.

BACK TO SCHOOL Explore where your Library Card can take you at www.MidPointeLibrary.org

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WEST CHESTER 9363 Centre Pointe Drive • West Chester, OH 45069

YOUTH PRE-SCHOOL CRAFT CLUB

Tuesdays, Sept. 6–Nov. 15 & 29 • 11:15 AM Storytime Room Let’s make some art together! Children ages 3-5 will practice using basic craft tools and they can take their creations home after each session. Space is limited.

ABC CLUB

Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Nov. 16 & 30 • 10:15 AM & 1:30 PM Storytime Room Welcome to the ABC Club! Children ages 3-5 and their grown ups will explore the alphabet (numbers and colors, too!) through books and related activities.

ALL ABOUT APPLES

Sept. 9 • 10:30 AM: Pre-School Storytime Room Sept. 10 • 10:30 AM: Ages 5-8 Community Room A/B Let’s celebrate fall and apple picking time with an apple taste test, followed by an apple craft.

BABY EXPLORERS

Sept. 16, Oct. 21 & Nov. 18 • 10:15 AM Storytime Room Kids ages 0-2 can explore the world around them with their caretakers in a variety of activities each month.

CRITTER CREW

Sept. 17, Oct. 15 & Nov. 26 • 10:30 AM Nov. 16 • 11:00 AM Community Room A/B Critter Crew will feature stories and songs about animals followed by crafts on those animals. Children ages 3-5. No live animals but still lots of fun!

GET A CLUE CLUB

Sept. 17 • 2:00 PM Community Room A/B Children will sharpen their skills at being junior detectives and solve mysteries.

Grades 3-5.

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THE PLACES YOU’LL GO AT THE LIBRARY!

Sept. 23 & Nov. 4 • 10:15 & 11:15 AM Storytime Room Come to the library and have an opportunity to play with things that go-cars, trucks, planes, boats and trains.

Imaginative play for pre-school ages.

Space is limited.

PRE-SCHOOL STEAM STATIONS

Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 29 • 12:30 PM Community Room A/B Children ages 3-5 will rotate through fun stations to learn about science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math!

BUSY BUILDERS

Oct. 7 • 10:00, 11:00 AM & 12:00 PM Storytime Room Come show off your building skills with all the different types of blocks that are available. Play, create, and have fun!

Pre-school ages. Space is limited.

DIY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Oct. 11 • 12:30 PM Community Room A/B Come and make your very own musical instrument! For children ages 3+ with an adult caregiver.

HALLOWEEN FUN!

Oct. 29 • 10:00 AM Community Room A/B Wear your costume for crafts, games, and non-scary Halloween fun! Program is geared for ages 8 and younger.

STOP, DROP, AND ROLL FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM & FIREFIGHTER VISIT

Nov. 5 • 10:30 AM Community Room A/B Come to the library at 10:30 for a fire safety storytime and craft. Visit with your favorite firefighters, their trucks and equipment from 11 a.m. to noon.

Firefighter visit will be canceled in event of a fire emergency. All ages welcome.

THANKFUL WREATHS

Nov. 12 • 10:00 AM Community Room A/B ’Tis the season to be grateful! Drop in between 10 AM and 12 PM to make a thankful wreath that you can hang up at home.

TEEN Programs for grades 6-12

EDGE TEEN CENTER

Mondays-Fridays, Sept. 1, 2, 6–Nov. 23 & 25–30 • 3:00 PM Community Room A/B MidPointe is proud to partner with EDGE Teen Center to provide after-school programming for teens. Find program details here: https://edgeteencenter.com/ programs/groups-programs. Registration is required through EDGE. Contact EDGE for more information.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Sept. 6, Oct. 4 & Nov. 1 • 3:30 PM Community Room A/B Are you a teen that spends time at the library? Then this teen board is for you! Come give your opinion on how the library can best serve our teenage members of the community. Open to teens ages 13 and up.

TEEN DIY CRAFTS

Sept. 20 • 3:30 PM: Polymer Clay Bug Magnet Oct. 18 • 3:30 PM: Spooky Flower Nov. 15 • 3:30 PM: Paint Over Pros Community Room A/B Stop by after school to create a new DIY project each month! Supplies provided.

Space is limited.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

YOGA

Thursdays, Sept. 1–Nov. 17 • 6:30 PM Community Room A/B Join our yoga instructor for this free dropin class. Beginners are welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat and towel.

Registration is not required but space is limited. Ages 16 and up.

CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS

Sept. 6, Oct. 4 & Nov. 1 • 11:30 AM Community Room A/B Join us each month for a different makeand-take craft project. Supplies are provided except where noted. Open to ages 18 and up.

FRIENDS, FOOD & FUN FOR SENIORS

Fridays, Sept. 2–Nov. 25 • 10:00 AM Community Room A/B Every Friday, those aged 60+ can enjoy free lunch, activities, and an opportunity to socialize at MidPointe Library West Chester. The library will provide a program every 4th Friday of the month. Registration is requested by 8:00 AM Wednesday each week and is available by calling 513-424-1251 or the Library’s online calendar.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH PRESENTED BY TRIHEALTH

Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Oct. 26 • 10:45 AM Community Room A/B The benefits of Tai Chi are many, including improved balance, increased leg strength, reduction in fear of falling, improved mobility, increased flexibility, and improved psychological health. This is an 8-week course for seniors (60+) and registration is required. To register call 513-569-5400 or click the link in the Library’s online calendar.

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BOOK CLUB

Sept. 13, Oct. 11 & Nov. 8 • 6:30 PM Board Room Books from all genres are read in this book club and one book is discussed at each meeting. Please read the book prior to coming to the meeting. Book selections can be found on the Library’s online calendar.

TWISTY TANGLES

Sept. 14, Oct. 12 & Nov. 9 • 1:00 PM Community Room A/B Looking to de-stress? Twisty Tangles is based on Zentangle©: a meditative practice that involves drawing patterns.

It promotes creativity, focus and calm.

We’ll teach you the basics and present new patterns each session. Your completed project will look like a work of art! Ages 12 and up.

Tracing Your Roots with Ancestry.com

Oct. 8 • 10:30 AM Computer Lab How do you find your ancestors? This class introduces you to the Ancestry. com, Library Edition database. Learn the basic skills needed to get started on your family tree, what you may find in the database, and searching techniques.

MidPointe ARTisans

Oct. 18 • 11:30 AM Community Room A/B Learn to paint with acrylics while having fun! Using the three primary colors - red, yellow, and blue - you will learn basic techniques and how to mix and use colors. Ages 18 and up at all skill levels.

Please wear appropriate clothing as paint may stain.

KNITTING CLUB

Sept. 22 & Oct. 27 • 6:00 PM Board Room If you like to knit or crochet and are looking

’TIS THE SEASON FOR GIFT-GIVING

Nov. 15 • 6:30 PM Community Room A/B Looking for DIY gift-giving ideas? We’ll show you how to make peppermint sugar scrub and create fun gift tags.

We’ll also explain how you can use Innovative Pointe to make inexpensive personalized gifts with the Cricut and the laser engraver.

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for good conversation, this group is for you! It is open to all yarncrafters ages 16 and up. Please bring your own yarn and needles. No instruction will be provided.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: AN EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS

Nov. 19 • 2:00 PM Community Room A/B Learn about the practices for celebrating Christmas at the turn of the last century in England, including some traditions which were also carried to the United States and are still part of the holiday today.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Community Blood Center

Sept. 17 & Nov. 12 • 10:00 AM West Chester Parking Lot Save a life, give blood. Appointments are encouraged. Visit www.donortime.com or call 1-800-388-4483 for an appointment. Use Sponsor ID #1479.

We try to accommodate as many visitors as possible at our programs, but please understand that space is limited. Programs without registration are first come, first served.

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Thank you to all the patrons that participated in MidPointe’s Summer Reading Program 2022!

We can’t wait to see you next year!

TRENTON 200 Edgewood Drive • Trenton, OH 45067

YOUTH MARIO KART MANIA

Sept. 3 & Nov. 26 • 1:30 PM Community Room Join us for Nintendo Switch racing fun.

In-person sign up starts 15 minutes before program. Recommended for Grades K-5.

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SHAKESPURR’S SENSORY SPACE

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Thursdays, Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3 & 17 • 4:00 PM Fridays, Sept. 9, 23, Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4 & 18 • 10:00 AM Community Room Join us for weekly drop-in sessions.

This is a safe space to learn and explore with added therapeutic benefits.

Open to all ages and abilities.

LIGHTNING BUG PAINT

Sept. 12 • 5:30 PM Community Room Light up any space with your own art! Join us as we paint with brushes & our fingers!

PRETEND & PLAY

Sept. 16, Oct. 14 & Nov. 11 • 10:00 AM Community Room Does your child love pretending? Join us for play-based open sessions of fun with props, playsets and more!

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Sept. 19 & Nov. 21 • 5:30 PM Community Room Join other families to play various board games. Multiple games will be available.

Space is limited.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15 • 10:30 AM Community Room Join us for some lively tunes as we dance and develop coordination with rhythm instruments and scarves.

Everyone dances and sings along in this active 30-minute program.

TREAT BAG CRAFTIVITY

Oct. 14 • 2:00 PM Community Room It’s no “Trick”! Join us to make your own “Treat” bag. Space is limited.

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FISHY CRAFTS

Oct. 17 • 5:30 PM Community Room Join us for 3 fun fishy paper crafts.

HALLOWEEN BINGO

Oct. 29 • 1:30 PM Community Room Join us for family fun Halloween-inspired bingo! Ages 5 and up.

THANKFUL WREATH

Nov. 14 • 5:30 PM Community Room Join us to make a fall-inspired thankful wreath. Space is limited.

LAST TEAM STANDING: BOOK FOOTBALL

Sept. 7 • 4:00 PM Community Room It’s football with a library twist. Answer book trivia for chances to throw the foam football to score. Be the “last team standing” and win book prizes.

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB

Sept. 14, Oct. 12 & Nov. 9 • 4:00 PM Community Room Are you an anime and manga fan? Once a month come together to geek out with other fans about what you’re reading and watching. Plus enjoy snacks!

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TEEN Programs for grades 6-12

MARIO KART 8 TOURNAMENT

Sept. 3 & Nov. 26 • 2:30 PM Community Room Race to the library for our Nintendo Switch tournament. Champion gets bragging rights plus a trophy. In-person sign up starts 15 minutes before program.

Sept. 21 • 4:00 PM: DIY Bullet Journal Oct. 19 • 4:00 PM: Pet Toys Make a Difference Nov. 16 • 4:00 PM: Burlap Thanksgiving Decor Community Room An artistic and creative space for teens and adults to craft together. Supplies are provided except where noted.

TEENS WRITE

Sept. 28, Oct. 26 & Nov. 30 • 4:00 PM Community Room Tween and teen writers meet, share ideas and get tips on creative writing.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

bring water and wear shoes suitable for a fitness class. Ages 16 and up.

SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT YOGA Oct. 1 • 2:30 PM Community Room Come smash at our Nintendo Switch tournament. Champion gets bragging rights plus a trophy. In-person sign up starts 15 minutes before program.

MISSION HEXBUG

Oct. 5 • 4:00 PM Community Room Complete challenges with robotic bugs.

Grades 4 and up.

ADULT BOOK CLUB

Sept. 6, Oct. 4 & Nov. 1 • 10:30 AM Community Room Books from all genres are read in this book club and one book is discussed at each meeting. Please read the book prior to coming to the meeting. Book selections can be found on the Library’s online calendar.

WALK >15 FITNESS

Tuesdays, Sept. 6–Nov. 29 • 5:30 PM Community Room Walk yourself healthy! Join our certified Walk Leader for a 2-mile Leslie Sansone Walk>15 Fitness class. Registration is not required but space is limited. Please

Films that matter

Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Nov. 30 • 2:00 PM Community Room Join our yoga instructor for this free drop-in class. Beginners are welcome!

Please bring your own yoga mat and towel. Registration is not required but space is limited. Ages 16 and up.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Free Health Screenings and Services offered by Atrium Medical Center and Premier Community Health

Sept. 10, Oct. 8 & Nov. 12 • 10:30 AM Community Room Join us each month for a different makeand-take craft project. Supplies are provided except where noted. Open to ages 18 and up.

Sept. 12, Oct. 24 & Nov. 14 • 10:30 AM Community Room MidPointe will host Atrium Medical Center and Premier Community Health to offer free drop-in health screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C), education, influenza vaccinations and more.

WRITERS GROUP

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS

Sept. 17, Oct. 15 & Nov. 12 • 2:00 PM Community Room For writers and anyone wanting to learn about the craft of writing, meet fellow writers plus share ideas and resources for peer support. Ages 16 and up.

TRENTON

Writers of all skill levels and genres are welcome.

Oct. 24 • 3:00 PM Trenton Parking Lot Save a life, give blood. Appointments are encouraged. Visit www.donortime.com or call (937) 461-3220 for an appointment.

Use Sponsor ID #392.

MidPointe ARTisans

Oct. 15 • 10:30 AM Community Room Learn to paint with acrylics while having fun! Using the three primary colors - red, yellow, and blue - you will learn basic techniques and how to mix and use colors. Open to ages 18 and up, at all skill levels. Please wear appropriate clothing as paint may stain.

We try to accommodate as many visitors as possible at our programs, but please understand that space is limited. Programs without registration are first come, first served.

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Innovation Pointe, located in MidPointe Library West Chester, is a public makerspace filled with the tools and technology to help you create, make, and innovate!

INNOVATION POINTE FEATURES: • 3-D printers • a laser cutter • a large format vinyl printer a dye-sub printer • film/video conversion equipment and more DO IT YOURSELF

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1 Tennessee Avenue • Monroe, OH 45050

YOUTH S’MORE STORYTIME

Sept. 8, Oct. 13 & Nov. 10 • 1:00 PM Rothwell Room Enjoy a s’more-ish treat while listening to seasonal stories. Ideal for families with small children. Weather permitting, this program may occur outdoors.

PRESCHOOL CRAFT CLUB

Sept. 9 • 10:30 AM: K andinsky and Geometric Shapes Oct. 14 • 10:30 AM: Bats Nov. 11 • 10:30 AM: Veterans and Patriotism Rothwell Room Let’s make some art together! Children can practice using basic craft tools and take home their work after each session.

Ages 3-5 years.

FAMILY FRIDAY

Sept. 23 • 1:00 PM: Sun Prints Oct. 28 • 1:00 PM: Jackson Pollock, Color and Line Nov. 18 • 1:00 PM: Collage Rothwell Room Enjoy some family time while learning and creating alongside your children.

Creations can be taken home after each session. Program may be cancelled in the event of bad weather – check MidPointe’s social media for updates.

HALLOWEEN!

Oct. 31 • All Day Rothwell Room Visit the Monroe branch for a Halloween treat. Tricks not included.

TEEN Programs for grades 6-12

CREATE TOGETHER

Oct. 8 • 1:00 PM: Fandom Terrariums Nov. 12 • 1:00 PM: Cracker Cottages Rothwell Room An artistic and creative space for teens and adults to craft together. Supplies are provided except where noted.

ADULT HORROR ENTHUSIASTS

Sept. 6, Oct. 4 & Nov. 1 • 5:30 PM Rothwell Room Join a meeting of the minds to celebrate all things horror. We’ll discuss aspects of horror that delight and frighten. Topics will alternate from literature and film.

CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS

Sept. 19, Oct. 17 & Nov. 21 • 10:30 AM Rothwell Room Join us each month for a different makeand-take craft project. Supplies are provided except where noted. Open to ages 18 and up.

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MidPointe ARTisans

Oct. 1 • 10:30 AM Rothwell Room Learn to paint with acrylics while having fun! Using the three primary colors - red, yellow, and blue - you will learn basic techniques and how to mix and use colors. Open to ages 18 and up, at all skill levels. Please wear appropriate clothing as paint may stain.

CRYPTIDS

Oct. 25 • 5:30 PM Rothwell Room Everything you wanted to know about cryptids but were afraid to ask. We’ll discuss local cryptozoology, as well as more famous animals rumored to exist, such as ‘Nessie’, Bigfoot and others.

We try to accommodate as many visitors as possible at our programs, but please understand that space is limited. Programs without registration are first come, first served.

BOOK CLUB

Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15 • 2:00 PM Monroe Sunroom Books from all genres are read in this book club and one book is discussed at each meeting. Please read the book prior to coming to the meeting.

Book selections can be found on the Library’s online calendar.

LITERARY MOCK ELECTION • NOV. 1-8 Exercise your right to choose a literary favorite! The Monroe branch is hosting the 2022 Mock Literary Election. Patrons can cast their ballot for favorite literary character. Featured candidates include juvenile and young adult fictional characters. Results will be revealed on Wednesday, 11/9.

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MIDDLETOWN

125 South Broad Street Middletown, OH 45044 513-424-1251 Mon–Thurs • 10 AM–8 PM Fri & Sat • 10 AM–5 PM Sun • 1–5 PM (Labor Day-Memorial Day)

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WEST CHESTER

9363 Centre Pointe Drive West Chester, OH 45069 513-777-3131 Mon–Thurs • 10 AM–8 PM Fri & Sat • 10 AM–5 PM Sun • 1–5 PM (Labor Day-Memorial Day)

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Did you know MidPointe offers Storywalks®?

TRENTON

200 Edgewood Drive Trenton, OH 45067 513-988-9050 Mon–Thurs • 10 AM–7 PM Fri & Sat • 10 AM–5 PM Sun • CLOSED

Visitors can make their way through the Storywalks® (frames displaying storybook pages) at their own pace, enjoying both the fresh air and a book that will change routinely.

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MONROE

1 Tennessee Avenue Monroe, OH 45050 513-360-6224 Mon–Thurs • 10 AM–7 PM Fri & Sat • 10 AM–5 PM Sun • CLOSED

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LIBERTY

7100 Foundry Row, Suite S-234 Liberty Township, OH 45069 513-318-1580 Mon–Sat • 10 AM–7 PM Sun • 1–5 PM (Labor Day-Memorial Day)

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

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REMINDER

Sundays hours return at select locations after Labor Day.

6845 Van Gorden Road, Liberty Township, OH Open 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED ON SEPT. 5, OCT. 10 & NOV. 24