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Crafty Creations |
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 Spring is just around the corner, and to get in the spirit of the season, Crafty Creations in March features a few different garden decor items.Each participant at this month's gatherings will have the opportunity to paint ceramic planters, sculpt flowers from hair clips, and turn rocks into ladybugs and bumblebees. Creative adults are invited to attend Crafty Creations at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, or 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 25. Registration is required for the evening session. Please visit or call the library at 937.783.3585 by Feb. 21 to register for the program. Crafty Creations is always free, and supplies — and instruction — will be provided. |
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Clinton County Reads 2025 |
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 A special book-to-film theme to celebrate 20 years of Clinton County Reads features the classic children's novel, The One Hundred and One Dalmatians.The 2025 selection by author Dodie Smith was published in 1956 and has inspired numerous animated and live-action screen adaptations. The library will show the Disney animated classic at its Monday Night Movie at 5 p.m., April 14.
The kickoff program for the event will be a panel discussion, 101 Reasons to Read Children's Literature, at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 24, at the Wilmington Public Library. The month-long event features book discussions and programs at all of the county's public libraries. The closing dinner
takes place at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24, at the Wilmington Municipal
Building Community Room and is catered by Chef Jen Purkey. The dinner
features a presentation, Finding Families for Thousands like Perdita, by Clinton County Humane Society volunteer Katie Cox. Please call Trail Haus at 937.475.0681 to make your reservations by April 21. Copies of the book are available at all of the county's sponsoring libraries and bookseller.
Clinton County Reads
is sponsored by the Blanchester Public Library, Sabina Public Library, Wilmington Public Library, and Books 'N More. |
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Adult Take-and-Make |
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 The sun will begin making a more regular apparance one day soon. We promise.And just to be prepared for that day, the library is featuring a Beaded Suncatcher for the March Take-and-Make.
Each Take-and-Make bag contains all the supplies necessary to make a Beaded Suncatcher. Just follow the included instructions, and you will be ready for the sunny days to come. Visit the library and grab a free bag. |
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Tax preparation |
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 The library is taking reservations for free income tax assistance provided by AARP. Time slots are available on Tuesdays through April 8.
You are asked to bring the following items to your appointment, which will be in the library meeting room: a photo ID, social security card, last year's tax return, all pertinent forms showing sources of income and deductions.
Slots usually fill up quickly, so call the library at 937.783.3585 to sign up as soon as possible. |
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Brick Builders |
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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 Brick Builders
meet next March 27 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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Blood Pressure Monitor |
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 Would you like to monitor your blood pressure at home?The library is offering patrons the opportunity to borrow a blood pressure monitor. The monitor is available through the Clinton County Health District
and the American Heart Association. Included with the blood pressure monitor are detailed instructions on how to obtain an accurate reading, tips on how to manage your blood pressure, and a list of Clinton County Community Resources.
The kit has a 7-day loan period and can be renewed one time as long as there are no holds. It must be picked up from and returned to the Circulation Desk. |
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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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Friends of the Library Book Sale |
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 The Friends of the Blanchester Public Library annual spring book sale will be May 17-24.
The sale runs the entire week during library hours — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
This sale features a large number of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Donations for the sale may be dropped off at the library any time.
All proceeds from the sale are used to support the library. |
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