Summer 2024 Program Guide

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PROGRAM GUIDE

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LIBERTY YOUTH TOT TIME

Wednesdays, June 5–July 31 • 10:15 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 0-36 months.

FAMILY STORYTIME

Fridays, June 7–28 & July 12–26 • 10:15 AM Children and their grown ups are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

LITTLE KIDS YOGA—STORIES & STRETCHES

June 13 & July 18 • 10:30 AM Join us for some simple yoga poses, stories, and breathing exercises. Geared to ages 2-6 years. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket and wear comfy clothes.

BIG KIDS YOGA—STORIES & STRETCHES

June 20 & July 25 • 10:30 AM Join us for some simple yoga poses, stories, and breathing exercises. Geared to ages 7-10 years. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket and wear comfy clothes.

TABLETOP ADVENTURES— ROLE-PLAYING FOR ALL AGES

July 8 & 22 • 2:00 PM Families, teens, and kids ages 8 and up, join us as we delve into the world of tabletop role-playing games! We’ll provide the games and dice, you just need to bring your imagination!

SNOW QUEEN EXPERIENCE

July 19 • 2:00-4:00 PM Join us for storytime, activities, and photo opportunities! Costumes not required, but welcome.

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TEEN Programs for grades 8-12

CRYPTID CREATIONS

June 12 • 1:00 PM From Bigfoot to kelpies to our local Frogman, legends have been told all over the world about creatures known as cryptids. Learn what a cryptid is, go over a few legends, then create your very own!

SNACK EXPLORATION

June 24 • 1:00 PM Journey around the world through snacks! Try a variety of international snacks and see if you can guess what country each is from.

COOKING QUEST

July 10 • 1:00 PM Create cupcakes worthy of sharing your best campfire tales around! Together, we will make buttercream frosting from scratch and hone our cupcake decorating skills.

ART JOURNALING ADVENTURES

June 6 • 3:30 PM An art journal is a personal and creative journal that combines elements of both writing and visuals. Learn to create the first layers of your own journal through various art techniques and materials.

CRAFTERNOON

June 17 • 2:00 PM: U pcycled Tin Can Vase July 15 • 2:00 PM: F airy Garden in a Jar Join us each month for a different makeand-take craft project. Supplies will be provided.

BOOK CHAT

June 25, July 23 & Aug. 20 • 6:00 PM Join us for an informal discussion about whatever book you are reading. All genres are welcome to read and discuss.

Bring your books, your love of reading and meet new friends and authors!

D.I.Y. WORKSHOP

Aug. 14 • 4:00 PM: S hrinky Dink Keychain Teens are invited to tap into their inner artist with arts, crafts and other creative projects. Supplies provided.

ADULT WALK>15 FITNESS

Mondays, June 3–Aug. 26 • 9:15 AM Living Room Walk yourself healthy! Join our certified Walk Leader for a 2-mile Leslie Sansone Walk>15 Fitness class. Please bring water and wear shoes suitable for a fitness class. Ages 16 and up.

Special Event

Registration is Required

MONROE YOUTH FAMILY STORYTIME

Wednesdays, June 5–July 31 • 10:15 AM Rothwell Room Children and their grown ups are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

1 Tennessee Avenue Monroe, OH 45050

JUNIOR STORYTELLERS

Aug. 6 • 11:15 AM Rothwell Room Kids, ages 4 and up, will learn about stories and make their own book craft!

ADULT

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

June 5, July 3 & Aug. 7 • 11:15 AM Rothwell Room Join us for some lively tunes as we practice our coordination and rhythm!

Everyone dances and sings in this active 30-minute program. Geared for ages 2-5 years.

SUMMER ADVENTURERS

June 7, July 12 & Aug. 9 • 10:15 AM Rothwell Room Up for an adventure? Children and their grownups will learn what it means to be an explorer by reading, playing, pretending, and learning adventurerelated skills.

FRIDAY FAMILY FUN

June 14, June 28, Aug. 2 & Aug. 16 • 10:15 AM Rothwell Room Join us for a morning of fun for our early learners and their families.

BUBBLE PARTY

June 20 • 2:00 PM Monroe Deck Have a blast with bubbles! Kids, ages 3 and up, and their grownups can celebrate the summer with bubble making, chasing, and art! Program will be canceled in the event of bad weather-check MidPointe’s social media for updates.

ROSE PRINCESS EXPERIENCE

July 31 • 2:00-4:00 PM Rothwell Room Join us for storytime, activities, and photo opportunities! Costumes not required, but welcome.

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MIDPOINTE MEALS IN MONROE

Thursdays, June 6–27 & July 11–Aug. 29 • 10:30 AM Monroe Community Room 6 East Ave., Monroe, OH 45050 Every Thursday, those ages 60 and up can enjoy a free lunch and activities, plus time to connect and socialize.

Registration is required by 8:00 PM Monday each week and is available by calling 513.424.1251 or via MidPointe’s online calendar.

COMMUNITY EVENTS FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS

BY PREMIER HEALTH

Aug. 28 • 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Monroe Parking Lot MidPointe will host Atrium Medical Center and Premier Community Health in their Mobile Clinic to offer free drop-in health screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and hemoglobin A1C), education, influenza vaccinations and more.

BOOK CLUB

June 18 • 2:00 PM: T he Messy Lives of Book People

by Phaedra Patrick July 16 • 2:00 PM: H ow to Sell a Haunted House

by Grady Hendrix Aug. 20 • 2:00 PM: T he Last Russian Doll

by Kristen Loesch Sunroom Join us for a lively discussion every month. We read books of all genres and vote on each month’s title. Please read the book before the meeting.

RECIPE CLUB

Aug. 12 • 4:00 PM Rothwell Room Choose an appetizer recipe from a cookbook at home or borrow a cookbook from the Library to cook at home. Please bring your dish and recipe to share at the Library for a recipe swap.

Special Event

Registration is Required

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MIDDLETOWN YOUTH MYSTERIES & MARVELS

June 3 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Professor Tony, a professor of nonsense and throwing things, is bringing his juggling show for all to enjoy!

FAMILY STORYTIME

Wednesdays, June 5–July 10 & July 24–31 • 10:15 AM Community Room Children and their grown ups are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

ZOOFARI EARTH

June 10 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Join Animal Tales for Zoofari Earth this summer! We’ll be going on a trip around the globe with six different exotic animal ambassadors from six different continents!

ADVENTURES IN AMAZING AIR

June 17 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Join us for eye popping experiments kids can do at home that teach the states of matter, lessons in energy, flight and how to help keep our air clean! Geared for school agers and up.

BUBBLE PARTY

June 19 • 2:00 PM Sunset Park Have a blast with bubbles! Kids, ages 3 and up, and their grownups can celebrate the summer with bubble making, chasing, and art! Program will be canceled in the event of bad weather-check MidPointe’s social media for updates.

HEXBUG CHALLENGE

June 21 & July 19 • 2:00 PM Board Room Do you think you have what it takes for your hexbug to win the race? Join us and find out! Geared toward kids entering grades 3-6. Supplies provided.

E.C. HANNA & COMPANY

June 24 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Join us as we adventure into the world of magic with E.C. Hanna!

SUMMER ADVENTURERS

July 1 & Aug. 5 • 10:15 AM Community Room Up for an adventure? Children and their grownups will learn what it means to be an explorer by reading, playing, pretending, and learning adventurerelated skills.

125 South Broad Street Middletown, OH 45044

ROSE PRINCESS EXPERIENCE

July 29 • 2:00-4:00 PM Community Room Join us for storytime, activities, and photo opportunities! Costumes not required, but welcome.

JUNIOR STORYTELLERS

Aug. 7 • 11:15 AM Community Room Kids, ages 4 and up, will learn about stories and make their own book craft!

TOT TIME

Aug. 8 • 10:15 AM Community Room 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 0-36 months.

BEAKS & TALONS

July 12 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky.

Geared for school agers and up.

BUILD-A-LUNCH WORKSHOP

July 17 • 10:30 AM Community Room Need lunch ideas for the upcoming school year? Join Brittany Wells from Responsive Nutrition to create a reusable worksheet to help kids of all ages pack their own lunches.

TEEN Programs for grades 8-12

SNACK EXPLORATION

June 11 • 1:00 PM Board Room Journey around the world through snacks! Try a variety of international snacks and see if you can guess what country each is from.

GAME ON

June 13 & Aug. 8 • 3:30 PM July 13 • 2:30 PM Community Room Come enjoy a variety of games with VR headsets, a Nintendo Switch, board games, and more.

CRYPTID CREATIONS

For details on locations and times call (513) 424-1251 or scan the QR code.

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June 20 • 3:30 PM Community Room From Bigfoot to kelpies to our local Frogman, legends have been told all over the world about creatures known as cryptids. Learn what a cryptid is, go over a few legends, then create your very own!

Special Event

Registration is Required

ANIME & MANGA CLUB

June 27, July 25 & Aug. 22 • 3:30 PM Board Room Are you a fan of anime and manga?

Come geek out about what you’re reading and watching!

COOKING QUEST

July 18 • 3:30 PM Community Room Create cupcakes worthy of sharing your best campfire tales around! Together, we will make buttercream frosting from scratch and hone our cupcake decorating skills.

D.I.Y WORKSHOP

Aug. 15 • 3:30 PM: S hrinky Dink Keychain Community Room Teens are invited to tap into their inner artist with arts, crafts and other creative projects. Supplies will be provided.

POINTE ASSIST Get one-on-one pointers for basic computer, Google Workspace, and MS Office skills; print/fax/scan help; our eBook platforms; Research Databases; and reader’s advisory.

To book an appointment, call the library at 513.424.1251 or stop in at one of our branches.

YOGA

ADULT IN-LIBRARY CASE MANAGER

Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuesdays • 12:30-4:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays • 12:30-4:30 PM A case manager from Sunrise Treatment Center is available onsite at MidPointe Library Middletown for assistance with community resources and mental health services.

BOOK CLUB

June 4 • 10:30 AM: M exican Gothic

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia July 2 • 10:30 AM: The Long Call by Ann Cleeves Aug. 6 • 10:30 AM: T he Book of Lost Names

by Kristin Harmel Board Room Join us for a lively discussion every month. We read books of all genres and vote on each month’s title. Please read the book before the meeting.

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Tuesdays, June 4–July 30, Aug. 13–27 • 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. Ages 16 and up.

RECIPE CLUB

June 14 • 2:30 PM Community Room Choose a summer picnic recipe from a cookbook at home or borrow a cookbook from the Library to cook at home. Please bring your dish and recipe to share at the Library for a recipe swap.

ART JOURNALING ADVENTURES

July 11 • 5:00 PM Community Room An art journal is a personal and creative journal that combines elements of both writing and visuals. Learn to create the first layers of your own journal through various art techniques and materials.

COMMUNITY EVENTS PREMIER HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY COACH

June 29 • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Middletown Parking Lot 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.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

July 22 • 3:30-6:30 PM Middletown Parking Lot Save a life, give blood on the Solvita mobile coach. Appointments are encouraged. Visit www.donortime. com or call (937) 461-3220 for an appointment. Use Sponsor ID #1702.

Special Event

Registration is Required

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WEST CHESTER YOUTH Mondays, June 3–July 29 • 10:15 AM Tuesdays, June 4–11, 25, July 2–9 & 23–30 • 10:15 AM Community Room A/B Children and their grown ups are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

June 13 • 10:30 AM Children’s Programming Room Have a blast with bubbles! Kids, ages 3 and up, and their grownups can celebrate the summer with bubble making, chasing, and art! Program will be canceled in the event of bad weather-check MidPointe’s social media for updates.

GARDEN CLUB FOR KIDS

HEXBUG CHALLENGE

FAMILY STORYTIME

Mondays, June 3–10 & June 24–July 22 • 11:15 AM Join us as we dig in to the world of gardening! Children ages 2-12 years will participate in garden related activities.

KIDS D.I.Y.

June 4 • 2:00 PM July 15 & Aug. 14 • 4:00 PM Youth Programming Room Tweens are invited to get crafty with us with a fun project! Supplies are limited.

Geared toward kids entering grades 3-6.

MYSTERIES & MARVELS

June 5 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM Community Room A/B Professor Tony, a professor of nonsense and throwing things, is bringing his juggling show for all to enjoy!

BIG KIDS YOGA—STORIES & STRETCHES

June 6 & July 11 • 10:30 AM Children’s Programming Room Join us for some simple yoga poses, stories, and breathing exercises. Geared to ages 7-10 years. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket and wear comfy clothes.

ZOOFARI EARTH

June 12 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM Community Room A/B Join Animal Tales for Zoofari Earth this summer! We’ll be going on a trip around the globe with six different exotic animal ambassadors from six different continents!

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BUBBLE PARTY

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June 17 • 3:00 PM July 9 • 2:00 PM Youth Programming Room Do you think you have what it takes for your hexbug to win the race? Join us and find out! Geared toward kids entering grades 3-6. Supplies provided.

ADVENTURES IN AMAZING AIR

June 18 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM Community Room A/B Join us for eye popping experiments kids can do at home that teach the states of matter, lessons in energy, flight and how to help keep our air clean!

Geared for school agers and up.

9363 Centre Pointe Drive West Chester, OH 45069

LITTLE KIDS YOGA—STORIES & STRETCHES

June 27 • 10:30 AM Children’s Programming Room Join us for some simple yoga poses, stories, and breathing exercises. Geared to ages 2-6 years. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket and wear comfy clothes.

BEAKS & TALONS

July 10 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM Community Room A/B Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky.

Geared for school agers and up.

BUILD-A-LUNCH WORKSHOP

July 16 • 10:30 AM July 20 • 1:30 PM Community Room A/B Need lunch ideas for the upcoming school year? Join Brittany Wells from Responsive Nutrition to create a reusable worksheet to help kids of all ages pack their own lunches.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

TABLETOP ADVENTURES— ROLE-PLAYING FOR ALL AGES

June 20 & July 25 • 10:30 AM Community Room A/B Join us for some lively tunes as we practice our coordination and rhythm!

Everyone dances and sings in this active 30-minute program. Geared for ages 2-5 years.

July 18 & Aug. 1 • 4:00 PM Board Room Families, teens, and kids ages 8 and up, join us as we delve into the world of tabletop role-playing games! We’ll provide the games and dice, you just need to bring your imagination!

BABY EXPLORERS

TOWER PRINCESS EXPERIENCE

June 21, July 19 & Aug. 16 • 10:00 AM Children’s Programming Room Kids, ages 0-2, and their caregivers can explore the world around them in a variety of activities each month.

July 24 • 2:00-4:00 PM Community Room A/B Join us for storytime, activities, and photo opportunities! Costumes not required, but welcome.

E.C. HANNA & COMPANY

SHAKESPURR’S SPOOKY CAMPFIRE TALES

June 26 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM Community Room A/B Join us as we adventure into the world of magic with E.C. Hanna!

July 30 • 6:00 PM Children’s Programming Room Join your storytime librarians for a summer sendoff of spooky stories!

Dress in your jammies, bring your sleeping bag and flashlight, and don’t forget your stuffed animals! For children 6-10 years.

Special Event

Registration is Required

JUNIOR STORYTELLERS

Aug. 5 • 11:15 AM Children’s Programming Room Kids, ages 4 and up, will learn about stories and make their own book craft!

READY FOR KINDERGARTEN

Aug. 12, 13 & 14 • 10:15 AM Children’s Programming Room Children, 4 and up, will engage in a variety of fun activities designed to help them prepare for a successful beginning in kindergarten.

EDGE TEEN CENTER

Mondays–Fridays, Aug. 15–30 • 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/west/enroll-west. Registration is required through EDGE. Contact EDGE for more details.

ADULT TEEN Programs for grades 8-12

GAME ON

Jun. 8 • 2:30 PM Jul. 2 • 1:00 PM Community Room A/B Come enjoy a variety of games with VR headsets, a Nintendo Switch, board games, and more.

CRYPTID CREATIONS

Jun. 18 • 6:00 PM Community Room A/B From Bigfoot to kelpies to our local Frogman, legends have been told all over the world about creatures known as cryptids. Learn what a cryptid is, go over a few legends, then create your very own!

COOKING QUEST

Jul. 16 • 6:00 PM Community Room A/B Create cupcakes worthy of sharing your best campfire tales around! Together, we will make buttercream frosting from scratch and hone our cupcake decorating skills.

IN-LIBRARY CASE MANAGER

1st & 3rd Thursdays • 1:00–4:30 PM A case manager from Sunrise Treatment Center is available onsite at MidPointe Library Middletown for assistance with community resources and mental health services.

YOGA

Saturdays, Jun. 1–Aug. 31 • 10:30 AM Thursdays, Jun. 6–27 & Jul. 11–Aug. 29 • 6:30 PM Community Room A/B Join our yoga instructor for this free drop-in class. Beginners are welcome!

Please bring your own yoga mat and towel. Ages 16 and up.

BOOK CHAT

Jun. 3, Jul. 1 & Aug. 5 • 1:00 PM Board Room Join us for an informal discussion about whatever book you are reading.

All genres are welcome to read and discuss. Bring your books, your love of reading and meet new friends and authors!

FRIENDS, FOOD & FUN FOR SENIORS

Jul. 22 • 1:00 PM Community Room A/B Journey around the world through snacks! Try a variety of international snacks and see if you can guess what country each one is from.

Fridays, Jun. 7–Aug. 30 • 10:00 AM Community Room A/B Every Friday, those ages 60 and up can enjoy a free lunch and activities, plus time to connect and socialize.

Registration is required by 8:00 PM Tuesday each week and is available by calling 513.424.1251 or via MidPointe’s online calendar.

DEMIGOD TRAINING DAY

TWISTY TANGLES

SNACK EXPLORATION

Aug. 1 • 1:00-3:00 PM Community Room A/B Join us for a variety of crafts and activities based on the Percy Jackson series.

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BOOK CLUB

Jun. 11 • 6:30 PM: Homecoming by Kate Morton Jul. 9 • 6:30 PM: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover Aug. 13 • 6:30 PM: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Community Room A/B Join us for a lively discussion every month. We read books of all genres and vote on each month’s title. Please read the book before the meeting.

RECIPE CLUB

Jun. 17 • 6:30 PM Community Room A/B Choose a summer picnic recipe from a cookbook at home or borrow a cookbook from the Library to cook at home. Please bring your dish and recipe to share at the Library for a recipe swap.

CRAFTERNOON

Jun. 25 • 2:00 PM: Upcycled Tin Can Vase Jul. 23 • 2:00 PM: Fairy Garden in a Jar Community Room A/B Join us each month for a different makeand-take craft project. Supplies will be provided.

ART JOURNALING ADVENTURES

Jul. 2 • 6:00 PM Community Room A/B An art journal is a personal and creative journal that combines elements of both writing and visuals. Learn to create the first layers of your own journal through various art techniques and materials.

COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Jun. 29 & Aug. 31 • 10:00 AM-1:30 PM West Chester Parking Lot Save a life, give blood on the Community Blood Center mobile coach.

Appointments are encouraged. Visit www.donortime.com or call (937) 4613220 for an appointment. Use Sponsor ID #1752.

Jun. 11, Jul. 9 & Aug. 13 • 1:00 PM Community Room A/B Looking to de-stress? Join us for a meditative practice that involves drawing patterns. We’ll teach you the basics and present new patterns each session.

Special Event

Registration is Required

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2024

JUNE 1 -JULY 31 The MidPointe Library System offers a free & fun Summer Reading Program for the whole family! The more you read, the more prizes you can earn! Special Summer Reading programming & events will be held all summer long. Don’t miss the fun!

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? A nytime between June 1 and July 31, pick up a MidPointe Summer Adventure Log, available in-Library or download at www.MidPointeLibrary.org.

C omplete any 10 suggested activities to win Prize 1, then complete 10 more activities to win Prize 2 and a raffle ticket.

K eep the fun going and receive a raffle ticket for every additional 5 books, hours you read or Library programs you attend. Enter raffle tickets for your chance to win grand prizes.

R affle prize drawings will be held throughout the summer on June 12 and 26, July 10, 24 and 31. Tickets must be entered by Library closing time on those dates.

A ll MidPointe locations will be closed on Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day, so be sure to plan your prize pick up.

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DRAWINGS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

June 12 & 26 July 10, 24 & 31

ROCK TUMBLER KIT

S C R AT C H OFF MAP

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2024

GRAND PRIZES for all ages!

DRAWING DATES:

PIC KL EBAL L PA DD LES

CA M PF IR E PL AY SE T

TEL ES CO PE

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SPECIAL EVENTS MYSTERIES & MARVELS

June 3 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Middletown • Community Room June 4 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Trenton • Community Room June 5 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B Professor Tony, a professor of nonsense and throwing things, is bringing his juggling show for all to enjoy!

E.C. HANNA & COMPANY

June 24 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Middletown • Community Room June 25 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Trenton • Community Room June 26 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B Join us as we adventure into the world of magic with E.C. Hanna!

TRENTON COMMUNITY CONCERT

July 19 • 6:30 PM Trenton Community Park 440 Dell Dr, Trenton, OH 45067 The Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, Parrots of the Caribbean will perform! Beverages will be available for purchase and food trucks will be on site.

ZOOFARI EARTH

June 10 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Middletown • Community Room June 11 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Trenton • Community Room June 12 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B Join Animal Tales for Zoofari Earth this summer! We’ll be going on a trip around the globe with six different exotic animal ambassadors from six different continents!

ADVENTURES IN AMAZING AIR

June 17 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Middletown • Community Room June 18 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B June 20 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Trenton • Community Room Join us for eye popping experiments kids can do at home that teach the states of matter, lessons in energy, flight and how to help keep our air clean! Geared for school agers and up.

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July 29 • 2:00-4:00 PM: Rose Princess Experience Middletown • Community Room July 31 • 2:00-4:00 PM: Rose Princess Experience Monroe • Library Join us for storytime, activities, and photo opportunities! Costumes not required, but welcome.

BEAKS & TALONS

July 8 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Trenton • Community Room July 10 • 10:15, 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM West Chester • Community Room A/B July 12 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Middletown • Community Room Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky.

Geared for school agers and up.

PRINCESS VISIT

July 9 • 2:00-4:00 PM: Mermaid Princess Experience Trenton • Community Room July 19 • 2:00-4:00 PM: Snow Queen Experience Liberty • Library July 24 • 2:00-4:00 PM: Tower Princess Experience West Chester • Community Room A/B

ICON KEY

Please note Library location for each program.

Middletown Trenton

West Chester

Monroe

Liberty

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2024

Spend your Friday mornings with MidPointe all summer long! We will be visiting local parks and sharing a storytime that will be fun for the whole family. Storytime will be canceled in the event of bad weather check MidPointe’s social media for updates.

SUNSET PARK

June 7 & July 12 • 10:00 AM FORT LIBERTY PLAYLAND PARK

June 14 & July 26 • 10:00 AM TRENTON COMMUNITY PARK

June 21 • 10:00 AM KEEHNER PARK

June 28 • 10:00 AM MONROE COMMUNITY PARK

July 19 • 10:00 AM

Psst… parents!

Did you know that students in grades 1 through 8 can lose 17% to 34% of the prior year’s learning over summer break?

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While we all want summer to be relaxing and fun, spending 20 to 30 minutes 3 to 5 times a week on structured educational activities with your child can help prevent this “summer slide.”

Participating in MidPointe’s Summer Reading Program is a great way to keep literacy a part of your child’s day and keep those skills strong for the upcoming school year!

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LIBRARY ON WHEELS MidPointe’s Library On Wheels provides library materials and services to all corners of the community and serves library patrons who have special needs or difficulty using the library through traditional means.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

Bookmobile

Home Delivery & Books by Mail

This 30 foot vehicle features a complete collection of thousands of Library materials for all ages. Stops include local parks, organizations, schools, congregate locations, community events and more.

Library On Wheels provides monthly deliveries of library materials to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, other congregate living locations and personal homes. Books by Mail allows your library materials to be delivered to your home through your local Post Office.

Pop-Up Library Service This service brings a mini library inside multiple community spaces including health care facilities and other destinations. The pop-up library includes multiple carts of library materials for browsing, one-on-one reference assistance, a patron accessible printer and more.

(OLBPD) Ohio Library for the Blind & Physically Disabled MidPointe’s Library On Wheels staff provides access and assistance for patrons wishing to utilize the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled.

Contact for more information: 513-424-4918 or libraryonwheels@midpointelibrary.org

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INNOVATION POINTE ALL AGES BUTTON MAKER CRAFT

June 4, July 2 & 30, Aug. 27 • 6:30 PM Join us at the Innovation Pointe Makerspace to learn about our button maker and make your own summer reading themed buttons.

Located inside MidPointe Library West Chester

TEEN/ADULT

LASER CUT NIGHT LIGHT CRAFT

June 24, July 22 & Aug. 19 • 6:30 PM Join us at the Innovation Pointe Makerspace to learn about our laser cutter and make your own laser cut night light to take home.

UNUSUAL PENCIL BOX CRAFT

June 12, July 10 & Aug. 7 • 6:30 PM Join us at the Innovation Pointe Makerspace to learn about our laser cutter and make your own unusual wooden pencil box to take home.

LASER ETCHED WATER BOTTLE CRAFT

June 20, July 18 & Aug. 15 • 6:30 PM Join us at the Innovation Pointe Makerspace to learn about our laser cutter and make your own laser etched water bottle to take home.

All Innovation Pointe programs and use of makerspace machines are appointment based. Please be sure to register by calling 513.424.1251 or via MidPointe’s online calendar.

Get started today!

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

LET US HELP

CHOOSE YOUR OWN

Scan the QR code to book an appointment

Scan the QR code to submit your 3-D printed or vinyl project

Scan the QR code to order a monthly featured 3-D print

Schedule an appointment with a staff member.

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Upload your files and our staff will complete your project.

Complete the order form to make your own print in any color.

Special Event

Registration is Required

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TRENTON YOUTH

the globe with six different exotic animal ambassadors from six different continents!

MYSTERIES & MARVELS

June 4 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Professor Tony, a professor of nonsense and throwing things, is bringing his juggling show for all to enjoy!

FAMILY STORYTIME

Thursdays, June 6–13, 27 & July 11–25 • 10:15 AM Community Room Children and their grown ups are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

WATER PLAY

Thursdays, June 6–13, 27, July 11–25 & Aug. 8–15 • 11:00 AM Grab a towel and join us for outdoor water fun with water tables, sprinkler and more! Program will be canceled in the event of severe weather. Please check MidPointe’s social media for updates.

BUBBLE PARTY

June 10 • 2:00 PM Shakespurr’s Sun Deck Have a blast with bubbles! Kids, ages 3 and up, and their grownups can celebrate the summer with bubble making, chasing, and art! Program will be canceled in the event of bad weathercheck MidPointe’s social media for updates.

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200 Edgewood Drive Trenton, OH 45067

June 11 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Join Animal Tales for Zoofari Earth this summer! We’ll be going on a trip around

HEXBUG CHALLENGE

June 12 & July 10 • 4:00 PM Community Room Do you think you have what it takes for your hexbug to win the race? Join us and find out! Geared toward kids entering grades 3-6. Supplies provided.

BEAKS & TALONS

July 8 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Up close and personal, you can see and learn about the adaptations which make birds of prey supreme hunters of the sky.

Geared for school agers and up.

MERMAID PRINCESS EXPERIENCE

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

July 9 • 2:00-4:00 PM Community Room Join us for storytime, activities, and photo opportunities! Costumes not required, but welcome.

ADVENTURES IN AMAZING AIR

Join us for Touch-a-Truck! This outdoor event puts kids in the driver’s seat of their favorite big vehicles.

June 18, July 16 & Aug. 8 • 10:30 AM Community Room Join us for some lively tunes as we practice our coordination and rhythm! Everyone BUILD-A-LUNCH WORKSHOP dances and sings in this active 30-minute July 15 • 10:30 AM program. Geared for ages 2-5 years.

Community Room Need lunch ideas for the upcoming school year? Join Brittany Wells from KIDS D.I.Y. Responsive Nutrition to create a June 18 & July 16 • 2:00 PM reusable worksheet to help kids of all Aug. 12 • 4:30 PM ages pack their own lunches.

Community Room Tweens are invited to get crafty with us with a fun project! Supplies are limited.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK Geared toward kids entering grades 3-6. Aug. 1 • 10:00 AM-12:00 PM June 20 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Join us for eye popping experiments kids can do at home that teach the states of matter, lessons in energy, flight and how to help keep our air clean! Geared for school agers and up.

E.C. HANNA & COMPANY

June 25 • 10:15 & 11:30 AM Community Room Join us as we adventure into the world of magic with E.C. Hanna!

TEEN Programs for grades 8-12

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB

June 5, July 3 & Aug. 7 • 4:00 PM Community Room Are you a fan of anime and manga?

Come geek out about what you’re reading and watching!

Looking for drop-in play times?

Check the online calendar for Social Play and Shakespurr’s Sensory Space!

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SUMMER 2024

Scan the QR code for dates and times

Special Event

Registration is Required

GAME ON

June 19 & July 17 • 4:00 PM Aug. 3 • 3:30 PM Community Room Come enjoy a variety of games with VR headsets, a Nintendo Switch, board games, and more.

CRYPTID CREATIONS

June 26 • 4:00 PM Community Room From Bigfoot to kelpies to our local Frogman, legends have been told all over the world about creatures known as cryptids. Learn what a cryptid is, go over a few legends, then create your very own!

SNACK EXPLORATION

July 11 • 1:00 PM Community Room Journey around the world through snacks! Try a variety of international snacks and see if you can guess what country each one is from.

COOKING QUEST

July 24 • 4:00 PM Community Room Create cupcakes worthy of sharing your best campfire tales around! Together, we will make buttercream frosting from scratch and hone our cupcake decorating skills.

DEMIGOD TRAINING DAY

Aug. 6 • 1:00-3:00 PM Community Room Join us for a variety of crafts and activities based on the Percy Jackson series.

D.I.Y WORKSHOP

Aug. 21 • 4:30 PM S hrinky Dink Keychain Community Room Teens are invited to tap into their inner artist with arts, crafts and other creative projects. Supplies will be provided.

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ADULT WALK>15 FITNESS

Tuesdays, June 4–Aug. 27 • 5:30 PM Community Room Walk yourself healthy! Join our certified Walk Leader for a 2-mile Leslie Sansone Walk>15 Fitness class. Please bring water and wear shoes suitable for a fitness class. Ages 16 and up.

LUNCH & LEISURE FOR SENIORS

Wednesdays, June 5–Aug. 28 • 10:00 AM Community Room Every Wednesday, those ages 60 and up can enjoy a free lunch and activities, plus time to connect and socialize.

Registration is required by 5:00 PM Saturday each week and is available by calling 513.424.1251 or via MidPointe’s online calendar.

TRENTON COMMUNITY CONCERT

July 19 • 6:30 PM Trenton Community Park 440 Dell Dr, Trenton, OH 45067 The Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, Parrots of the Caribbean will perform!

Beverages will be available for purchase and food trucks will be on site.

RECIPE CLUB

Aug. 5 • 1:30 PM Community Room Choose an appetizer recipe from a cookbook at home or borrow a cookbook from the Library to cook at home. Please bring your dish and recipe to share at the Library for a recipe swap.

COMMUNITY YOGA EVENTS Wednesdays, June 5–Aug. 28 • 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. Ages 16 and up.

CRAFTERNOON

June 8 • 10:30 AM: U pcycled Tin Can Vase July 13 • 10:30 AM: F airy Garden in a Jar Community Room Join us each month for a different makeand-take craft project. Supplies will be provided.

ART JOURNALING ADVENTURES

June 29 • 10:30 AM Community Room An art journal is a personal and creative journal that combines elements of both writing and visuals. Learn to create the first layers of your own journal through various art techniques and materials.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

June 24 & Aug. 19 • 3:00-6:00 PM Trenton Parking Lot Save a life, give blood on the Solvita mobile coach. Appointments are encouraged. Visit www.donortime. com or call (937) 461-3220 for an appointment. Use Sponsor ID #392.

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS BY PREMIER HEALTH

Aug. 3 • 10:30 AM-1:30 PM Community Room MidPointe will host Atrium Medical Center and Premier Community Health to offer free drop-in health screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and hemoglobin A1C), education, influenza vaccinations and more.

PREMIER HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY COACH

Aug. 24 • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Trenton Parking Lot 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.

Special Event

Registration is Required

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

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

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LIBERTY

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

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All locations closed Sundays, Memorial Day—Labor Day Program details 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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