September 2021 Program Guide

MIDPOINTE LIBRARY SYSTEM

PROGRAM GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2021

MIDDLETOWN WEST CHESTER LIBRARY ON WHEELS

TRENTON MONROE LIBERTY

LBRYBOUND

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

LIBERTY FAMILY STORYTIME

Fridays, September 10–24 • 11:30 AM

MIDDLETOWN

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME Ages 3-5 years

TODDLER STORYTIME

Tuesdays, September 7–28 • 10:30 AM Community Room A/B

FAMILY STORYTIME

BABY STORYTIME

FAMILY STORYTIME

Wednesdays, September 8–29 • 11:30 AM Community Room A/B

Mondays, September 13–27 • 11:30 AM Community Room

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME

*Dates and locations are subject to change.

TRENTON TODDLER STORYTIME

Thursdays, September 9–30 • 10:30 AM Community Room

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME

All ages

WEST CHESTER

Tuesdays, September 7–28 • 11:30 AM Wednesdays, September 8–29 • 6:00 PM Community Room A/B

Mondays, September 13–27 • 10:30 AM Community Room

FAMILY STORYTIME

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.

Thursdays, September 9–30 • 11:30 AM Community Room

SPROUT BACKPACKS

Now available at all MidPointe locations!

Each backpack includes early literacy activities like:

VIRTUAL STORYTIME EVERY MONDAY • 9:00 AM

• Field Guide • Microscope • Ruler + Notepad Available to watch on:

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

YOUTH

TEEN All programs for grades 6-12

ABC CLUB

September 8, 15, 22 & 29 • 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.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

September 15 • 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.

ANIMAL ADVENTURES—HIPPO!

September 18 • 1:00 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B Stories, facts, and videos about the African hippopotamus. There will be a special focus on Cincinnati’s own hippo princess, Fiona. Recommended for grades K-3.

PRE-SCHOOL CRAFT CLUB

September 22 • 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.

FALL FEST

September 25 • 2:00 PM Middletown • Community Room Fall is finally here! Let’s celebrate autumn with games and activities. Each child will make a special keepsake craft to take home.

LITTLE TRAVELERS

ICON KEY

September 29 • 10:30 AM Middletown • Storytime Room Let’s travel the world without leaving the library! This month we’re learning about Honduras; how kids play, speak, dress, eat, and more. In this hands-on program we will learn how alike we all are, despite our differences.

Middletown

West Chester

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FOR TEENS

September 18 • 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!

TEEN CRAFT HOUR

September 23 • 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 designing our own fanzines. Supplies will be provided.

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB

September 30 • 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!

ADULT WALK>15 FITNESS

September 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 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.

CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS: KUMIHIMO FRIENDSHIP BRACELET

September 9 • 2:00 PM Liberty • Library September 11 • 10:30 AM Trenton • Community Room September 20 • 10:30 AM Monroe • Community Room September 28 • 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.

YOGA

September 21 & 28 • 10:30 AM Middletown • Community Room September 23 & 30 • 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.

COMMUNITY READ BOOK DISCUSSION: HIDDEN FIGURES

September 22 • 5:30 PM West Chester • Community Room C September 29 • 5:30 PM Middletown • Community Room Join us for a discussion of Margot Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures, the phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians whose calculations fueled some of America’s greatest achievements in space.

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

DEVICE HELP 101

September 9 • 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.

Trenton

Monroe

Liberty

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

COMMUNITY EVENTS (blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, hemoglobin a1c), education, Influenza vaccinations and more.

PREMIER HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY COACH

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

September 18 • 10:00 AM West Chester If you haven’t had your mammogram in the last 12 months, here’s your chance.

Images are reviewed by board-certified radiologists from Atrium Medical Center.

Please call (855) 887-7364 to schedule an appointment.

WEST CHESTER

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

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

September 4 • 10:00 AM West Chester September 27 • 1:30 PM Middletown Save a life, give blood. Appointments are encouraged. Visit www.donortime.com or call (937) 461-3220 for an appointment.

Use Sponsor ID #1702.

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

TRENTON

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

September 25 • 10:30 AM Trenton • Community Room MidPointe will host Atrium Medical Center (AMC) and Premier Community Health to offer free drop-in health screenings

MONROE • Opening Soon

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

ICON KEY

MIDDLETOWN

Middletown West Chester Trenton Monroe Liberty

LIBERTY

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

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LIBRARY ON WHEELS 513-424-4918

Find them for FREE at

www.MidPointeLibrary.org

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ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED ON SEPT. 6, OCT. 11 & NOV. 25