October 2021 Program Guide

MIDPOINTE LIBRARY SYSTEM

PROGRAM GUIDE OCTOBER 2021

MIDDLETOWN WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ON WHEELS

TRENTON MONROE LIBERTY

IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING Please note the Library location for each program.

YOUTH STORY WORKSHOP

Tuesdays, October 5–26 • 1:30 PM West Chester • Storytime Room At our family workshops, kids ages 3 and up and their grown-ups will learn valuable storytelling and early literacy skills, hear a book, and have a chance to tell their own stories!

ABC CLUB

Wednesdays, October 6–27 10:15 AM & 1:30 PM West Chester • 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.

IMAGINE THAT...YOU ARE A BUILDER

October 6 • 10:30 AM Middletown • Storytime Room In this Kindergarten prep program, children ages 4-5 will learn to work together to meet a common goal. This month we will follow directions to make a building for the library’s stuffed animals.

WALK WITH WILL HILLENBRAND: CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF THE MIDPOINTE LIBRARY SYSTEM STORYWALK IN FORT LIBERTY PLAYLAND

October 7 • 11:30 AM Fort Liberty Playland Best-selling author Will Hillenbrand is coming to celebrate the oneyear anniversary of the Fort Liberty Storywalk®! All ages will be delighted as Will shares his story, featured Storywalk book, “Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze.” 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.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

October 16 • 2:00 PM Middletown • Community Room We’re turning off the lights and breaking out the glow sticks! Join us for games and friendly competition. Participants are encouraged to wear white or black-light reactive clothing.

HALLOWEEN DOOR HANGER CRAFTIVITY

October 18 • 5:30 PM Trenton • Community Room Join us to paint Halloween hangers.

Space limited to first 20 participants.

PRE-SCHOOL CRAFT CLUB

October 20 • 10:30 AM Middletown • Storytime Room Let’s make some art together! Children will practice using basic craft tools (glue sticks, safety scissors, crayons) and they will take home a completed project.

LITTLE TRAVELERS

October 27 • 10:30 AM Middletown • Storytime Room Let’s travel the world without leaving the library! This month we’re learning about Greece; how kids play, speak, dress, eat, and more. In this hands-on program we will learn how alike we all are, despite our differences.

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All programs for grades 6-12

TEENS WRITE

October 6 • 4:00 PM Trenton • Community Room Tweens and teens who write or want to learn more about creative writing, come meet other writers, share ideas and get tips from popular young adult authors. Writers of all skill levels and genres are welcome.

TEEN CRAFT HOUR

October 7 • 3:30 PM Middletown • Board Room Stop by after school to flex your creative muscles with a new craft every month!

This month, we will be working with the artistic technique of collage. Supplies will be provided.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FOR TEENS

October 9 • 2:00 PM Middletown • Conference Room B 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!

MANGA BOOK CLUB

PUMPKIN FUN!

October 28 • 6:30 PM West Chester • Storytime Room Kindergarteners through second graders will be using science and art to enjoy and expand their knowledge of pumpkins!

Space is limited to the first 15 children.

HALLOWEEN MINUTE TO WIN IT

October 30 • 2:00 & 3:00 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B Third through fifth graders are invited to participate in Halloween Minute to Win It challenges. Space is limited to the first 20 children.

October 13 • 10:30 AM Middletown • Community Room Join us for some lively tunes as we practice our coordination and rhythm!

We will use shakers and scarves, and everyone can dance and sing along in this 30 minute program.

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GLOW IN THE DARK GAMES

October 13 • 4:00 PM Trenton • Community Room Love manga? Share what you’re reading and learn what new manga is at the library while enjoying ramen and hanging out with other fans.

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB

October 14 • 3:30 PM Middletown • Board 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!

DIY CRAFTS

October 27 • 4:00 PM Trenton • Community Room Crafty tweens and teens create DIY projects to decorate their space or gift to someone. This month’s DIY “Neon Glow” Paper Pumpkin

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October 7 • 2:00 PM Trenton • Community Room October 21 • 2:00 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B October 27 • 10:30 AM Middletown • Community Room Join us for a lively mix of educational and creative topics geared toward senior adults. This month: Bingo!

CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS: QUILLED HALLOWEEN CARD

October 6 • 2:00 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B October 9 • 10:30 AM Trenton • Community Room October 14 • 2:00 PM Liberty • Library October 26 • 2:00 PM Middletown • Community Room A different make-and-take craft project will be featured each month. Supplies are provided. Open to ages 18 and up.

ZENTANGLE ©

October 13 • 1:00 PM West Chester • Board Room Looking to de-stress? Zentangle© is 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! No experience is necessary and supplies will be provided.

WALK>15 FITNESS

Tuesdays, October 5–26 • 5:30 PM Trenton • Community Room Walk yourself healthy! Join our certified Walk Leader for a free 2-mile Leslie Sansone Walk>15 Fitness class.

Participants must be ages 16 and up.

Please bring water and wear shoes suitable for a fitness class.

BOOK CHAT

October 13 • 2:00 PM Middletown • Board Room October 20 • 11:30 AM Liberty • Library October 20 • 5:30 PM Trenton • Community Room Join us for an informal discussion about whatever book you are reading. We read and discuss fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and poetry. Bring your books, your love of reading and meet new friends and authors!

DEVICE HELP 101

October 5 • By appointment Middletown • Conference Room B 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.

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October 18 • 10:30 AM Trenton • 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.

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

October 18 • 1:30 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.

Registration available at midpointelibrary.evanced.info/signup or by calling 513-424-1251

October 16 • 2:00 PM Trenton • 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. Writers ages 16 and up at all skill levels and all genres are welcome.

Tuesdays, October 5–26 • 10:30 AM Middletown • Community Room Thursdays, October 7–28 • 5:30 PM West Chester • 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. Open to ages 16 and up.

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Ages 6-24 months

TODDLER STORYTIME Ages 2-3 years

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FAMILY STORYTIME

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All ages

BABY STORYTIME

Mondays, October 4, 18 & 25 • 10:15 AM Community Room

FAMILY STORYTIME

Mondays, October 4, 18 & 25 • 11:15 AM Community Room

FAMILY STORYTIME

Saturdays, October 2–30 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM Mondays, October 4, 18 & 25 • 11:15 AM Tuesdays, October 5–19 • 11:15 AM Wednesdays, October 6–27 • 6:00 PM Community Room A/B Tuesday, October 26 • 11:15 AM Storytime Room

BABY STORYTIME

Mondays, October 4, 18 & 25 • 10:15 AM Community Room A/B

TODDLER STORYTIME

Thursdays, October 7–28 • 10:15 AM Community Room A/B

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME

Thursdays, October 7–28 • 11:15 AM Community Room A/B

TRENTON TODDLER STORYTIME

Thursdays, October 7–28 • 10:15 AM Community Room

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME

Thursdays, October 7–28 • 11:15 AM Community Room

FAMILY STORYTIME

Thursdays, October 7–28 • 6:00 PM 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.

MIDDLETOWN

TRENTON

WEST CHESTER

MONROE • Opening Soon

9363 Centre Pointe Drive West Chester, OH 45069 513-777-3131

Ages 3-5 years

FAMILY STORYTIME

MIDDLETOWN

Fridays, October 1–29 • 11:15 AM Saturdays, October 2–30 • 1:30 PM

125 South Broad Street Middletown, OH 45044 513-424-1251

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME

200 Edgewood Drive Trenton, OH 45067 513-988-9050

1 Tennessee Avenue Monroe, OH 45050 513-360-6224

LIBERTY

7100 Foundry Row, Suite S-234 Liberty Township, OH 45069 513-318-1580

LIBRARY ON WHEELS 513-424-4918

Walk with Will Hillenbrand Celebrating ONE YEAR of the MidPointe Library System StoryWalk in Fort Liberty Playland

October 7

11:30 AM