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Whoville Christmas |
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Adult Crafternoon |
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 Calling all crafty people — and even those not so crafty but who just want to have some free fun.
Creative adults are invited to join us at the library for our monthly Adult Crafternoon designed just for you. We meet at 1 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon each month in the meeting room and make a different craft each time. Attendees on Dec. 13 will have the opportunity to make a Rustic Holiday Tree. All supplies — and instruction — will be provided.
Please plan to join us each month. And if you have any ideas for upcoming crafts, please contact Adult Services Coordinator Amanda Johnson
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Making Terrariums |
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 Looking for a unique holiday gift for that special someone? Or looking to make a new decoration for yourself?The library has just the program for you. A representative from Niche Terrariums will be instructing 25 lucky people on how to make their own Christmas Tree Terrarium at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14. The program is free and all materials are provided, but because we have to limit it to 25 people, registration is required. Anyone 16 years of age and older can register by calling (937.783.3585) or visiting the library.
For more information, contact Adult Services Coordinator Amanda Johnson at 937.783.3585.
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Monday Night Movies |
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 Get in the holiday mood with our next Monday Night Movie, The Muppet Christmas Carol, on Dec. 11.
The Disney classic will begin at 5 p.m. in the library meeting room.
The free family-oriented movie showings also include free pizza, popcorn and drinks. Join the furry, funny creatures as they retell the Charles Dickens tale in which miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing ways after being visited on Christmas Eve by four ghosts. For more information, visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 Prepare for the holidays by creating your own Cinnamon Stick Ornament for this month's Take-and-Make.Each Take-and-Make bag includes a cinnamon stick already prepared with a star and a hanging string, plus three strips of fabric. You also will need a pair of scissors.
Visit the library and grab a free bag, which also includes detailed instructions. These will be available through Christmas. |
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Booklovers Discussion |
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 The Blanchester Public Library Booklovers meets next at 7 p.m., December 7, in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.December title:
The First Ladies
by Marie Benedict and Victorial Christopher Murray The story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement. |
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Lego Club |
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 If you want to show off your Lego-building skills or if you just want to have fun building with your friends, the library is the place you want to be from 6-7 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month.The Lego Club
meets next November 30 in the meeting room.
Youth ages 5 and up are invited, but we do ask parents to accompany children 7 and under. Legos will be provided, although donations are welcome to help our collection grow. Donations may be dropped off any time at the front desk. For more information, contact Youth Services Coordinator Amber Chaney
at 937.783.3585. |
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Storytime |
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 Children from ages 2-5 will build a foundation for reading success through stories, play and activities. And you are invited to register your child anytime for the library's regular morning storytime sessions.
Morning storytimes are separated into age groups, but we also have our popular Family Storytime from 5-6 p.m. each Monday. No registration is required. Children (and adults) of all ages are welcome to just show up and enjoy a story, songs, crafts and a light snack.
For more information, please visit the library or call 937.783.3585. |
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