Just So's Ya Know!

Please be advised that the Salem Township Public Library will be closed 

December 22nd from 1:00-3:00pm

December 23rd at 6:00pm

December 24th, 25th, and 26th

& December 31st

in observation of the holidays.

Questions? Please call (513) 899-2588 or contact through Facebook at the link provided above. 

Do You Hear What I Hear?

LITTLE MIAMI SELECT CHOIR'S

HOLIDAY CONCERT

Tuesday, Dec. 9th | 7:00pm

Get out of the cold for evening and come enjoy classic Christmas carols, beautifully sung by the LMHS Women's Select Choir. You'll want to make it part of your holiday tradition---we promise!

Cookies and hot cocoa to be served. 

A Gift From the Heart

A VERY MERRY 

TEEN CRAFT PARTY

December 2nd| 6:00pm

NOW OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULTS

'Tis the season of gift-giving! Everyone knows that the gifts that mean the most are the ones we make ourselves. Drop by the library December 2nd at 6:00pm to make and decorate your own holiday greeting cards for your loved ones. We'll have an array of craft materials to choose from.

 Cookies and hot cocoa to be served!

Questions? Please call (513) 899-2588.

We Recommend...

SWEET

by Valerie Gordon

The holidays will be here before you know it. And who doesn't love getting something sweet as a gift? Valerie Gordon's new cookbook is brimming with decadent desserts and classic recipes! 

"With this comprehensive cookbook filled with Valerie Gordon's beloved recipes, now even more people can eat and bake the Valerie way. Favorite desserts like petits fours, cakes, truffles, and cookies have been perfected with the addition of candied rose petals, atomized chocolate, fleur de sel, matcha tea, and other special ingredients. Valerie re-creates desserts from Los Angeles’s lost restaurants such as Chasen’s and the Brown Derby; she simplifies the process of making jam; she provides an accessible way to mix and match components so readers can design their own luscious cakes and pies. Filled with helpful tricks, recipes for a range of tastes, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Sweet is destined to become every baker’s favorite cookbook." 

Look Who Is Dropping By!

SHELLEY SHEPARD GRAY

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH | 7:00-8:00 PM

JOIN US FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL OCCASION AND THE BOOK SIGNING AND Q&A TO FOLLOW!

Recognized by both The New York Times and USA Today as a best-selling talent, local author Shelley Shepard Gray will be gracing the library with her presence on Tuesday evening, September 16th beginning at 7:00 pm. With more than 40 published novels to her name, Gray has established herself as beloved writer. The author of the popular "Return to Sugarcreek" series and other Amish fiction novels, Gray has this to say about the themes of her works: 

"I started writing about the Amish because their way of life appealed to me. I wanted to write stories about regular, likable people in extraordinary situations-and who just happened to be Amish. Getting the opportunity to write inspirational novels is truly gratifying. With every book, I feel my faith grows stronger. And that makes me feel very special indeed."

Questions? Please call the library at (513) 899-2588, drop a comment below, and/or visit our Facebook page today! 

Summer Reading Program - Final Week - July 21-25

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

MONDAY

PENDULUM PAINTING

6:30-7:30 PM

FAMILY PROGRAM

Get into the swing of pendulum painting! Take home your own unique painting! Wear old clothes---it will get messy!

TUESDAY

BUBBLE-OLOGY

11:00-11:30 AM

YOUTH PROGRAM

Immerse yourself in fun bubble science! Create the perfect bubble formula and experiment with different bubble frame and wands! Everyone will take home their own decorated bubble wand!

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT AFTER-HOURS

7:00-9:00 PM

TEEN PROGRAM

Join us for our most super-sized Teen Movie Night yet! There'll be a hit blockbuster film, pizza, ice-cream sundae bar, and more in this super-charged version of our most popular Teen Program!

WEDNESDAY

LITTLE EINSTEINS STORYTIME

11:00-11:30 AM

18 MONTHS - PRE-K

*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

A special program for our littlest geniuses! Stories and crafts to included!

THURSDAY

MAD SCIENTISTS & MINIONS PARTY!

7:00-8:00 PM

EVERYONE'S INVITED!

*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

Come dressed as a mad, wacky scientist or a "Despicable Me" Minion, if you dare...and you may just win a door prize! There will be Minion games and crafts for you to enjoy. Make sure you check out the cool display of recyclable robots made by our creative library families! And don't forget to visit our "Wacky Cookie Creation Station" where you task is to build, decorate, and eat an outrageous cookie. Save room for a scoop of brain-freezing ice-cream, fizzy drinks, and pure H20! Final prizes for the Summer Reading Program will also be awarded this night!

Summer Reading Program - Week 3 - June 23-27

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

MONDAY

THAT'S JUST GROSS!

6:30-7:30 pm

FAMILY PROGRAM

This event is for those who are fascinated with the science of the putrid! A strong stomach and/or barf bag is a prerequisite for this event! 

TUESDAY

MAKE A SUPER FLUBBER BALL!

11:00-11:30 am

YOUTH PROGRAM

Thirty minutes of a "rolling" good time! We have balls, marbles, ramps, cylinders, fulcrums, a ball-drop maze, a labyrinth, and even a ball popper! There's a little bit of chemistry, too --- everyone gets to make a super bouncy ball to take home!

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

5:30-8:00 pm

TEEN PROGRAM

Whether you come for the free food or to hang out with friends, drop in for Teen Movie Night!

WEDNESDAY

LITTLE EINSTEINS

11:00-11:30 am

18 MONTHS - PRE-K

*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

A special program for our littlest geniuses! Stories and crafts included!

THURSDAY

TEEN GROSSOLOGY!

12:00-2:30 pm 

TEEN PROGRAM

You'd better have a strong stomach if you're going to win these games. From a Litterbox Relay, to the Wheel of (Mis)fortune, get ready to get your gross on!

FRIDAY

MAKE A CLAY WHISTLE!

2:00-4:00 pm 

*THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL*

Clay science! Make a real clay whistle with Norma! Same group will meet again in two weeks (July 11th) to paint their whistles! Wear old clothes you can get dirty!

Good Reads

This month's selection, Defending Jacob (William Landay), comes from Fay: 

"It's a terrific, psychological courtroom drama. A fascinating read!"

Andy Barber has been a respected and admired assistant district attorney in the courtroom for two decades. Happy at home with the loves of his life (his wife, Laurie, and their teenage son, Jacob), Andy’s quiet suburb is stunned by a shocking crime: a young boy is stabbed to death in a nearby park. And an even greater shock: the accused is Andy’s own son—shy, awkward, mysterious Jacob. Andy believes in Jacob’s innocence. Any parent would. But as the pressure mounts and damning evidence comes to light, doubt begins to set in. A marriage begins to falter. The neighbors’ contempt sets in. A murder trial that threatens to obliterate Andy’s family looms.

 It is the ultimate test for any parent: how far would you go to protect your child? For Andy Barber, a man with an iron will and a dark secret, it is a test of guilt and innocence in the deepest sense. How far would you go?

Progressive Cooking - Second Course!

PROGRESSIVE COOKING

TUESDAY, MAY 20th

 6:00-7:00 pm

The stars of this month's "Progressive Cooking" contest are appetizers! Small, yet satisfying, appetizers are sometimes better than the main course! Enter your BEST recipe in this month's cook-off!

Register at our Circulation Desk or over the phone and bring in your best appetizers. All participants will (happily) taste test all of the entries, then judge each entry based on four categories: aroma, appearance, consistency, and taste. 

Questions? Please drop us a comment here or on our Facebook page or give us a call at (513) 899-2588.

Get Creative!

DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE

OF THE BRAIN

with Christine Elder

APRIL 29th | 6:30-7:30pm

PLEASE REGISTER

 The world's most widely used drawing instruction book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain will help build your confidence in your ability, deepen your artistic perception, and help you to foster a new appreciation of the world around you. Whether your an amateur or professional, hobbyist or artist-in-training, come join local artist Christine Elder as she explores the lessons of this fascinating instructional book. 

Questions? Please call (513) 899-2588 or drop by our Facebook or Twitter pages today!

Grab Your Quills!

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

March 25th | 6:30-7:30pm

Adults and High Schoolers

SPACE IS LIMITED

It's time to try something new! Those interested in learning a new talent are encouraged to sign up for the library's free Calligraphy Workshop. Space is limited, so grab your spot today by dropping by our Circulation Desk or giving us a call at the number provided below. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Please drop us a comment here or on our Facebook page, or give us a call at (513) 899-2588.

Progressive Cooking - First Course!

PROGRESSIVE COOKING

TUESDAY, MARCH 18th

 6:00-7:00 pm

The star of this month's "Progressive Cooking" contest is bread! Savory or sweet, satisfying and simple, enter your BEST bread recipe into this month's cook-off!

Register at our Circulation Desk or over the phone and bring in your best loaf of bread. All participants will (happily) taste test all of the entries, then judge each entry based on four categories: aroma, appearance, consistency, and taste. 

Think you're up for the challenge?

Questions? Please drop us a comment here or on our Facebook page or give us a call at (513) 899-2588.

Knit in the New Year!

Knitting Workshops

at the Salem Township Public Library!

January 6th | 6:30-7:30pm

January 15th | 3:00-4:00pm

January 22nd | 3:00-4:00pm

*PLEASE BRING ONE SKEIN OF YARN & KNITTING NEEDLES*

Ages 9+ | Please stop by our Circulation Desk or call (513) 899-2588 to register.