A "Yarn" Good Time!

CROCHETING 

WORKSHOPS

February 9th | 6:30-7:30pm

February 14th | 12:30-1:30pm

*Must bring your own crocheting needles (size G, H, or I) 

and one skein of yarn.

Did you miss our on our knitting workshops? Don't fret!

The library's own Lani Trinh will be hosting two crocheting workshops next month. She'll be teaching the basics for beginnings and more advanced skills for those already familiar with crocheting. Register today!

PLEASE REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME

Questions? Please comment on our Facebook page linked above or give the library a call at (513) 899-2588.

Grab Those Needles!

KNITTING WITH LANI*

JANUARY 12th | 6:30-7:30 pm

JANUARY 17th | 12:30 - 1:30 pm

*Please bring your own knitting needles

and one skein of yarn

Looking to pick up a hobby in the New Year? We've got just the thing! 

The library's own Lani Trinh will be hosting two knitting workshops this month. She'll be teaching the basics for beginnings and more advanced skills for those already familiar with knitting. Register today!

PLEASE REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME

Questions? Please contact the library through our Facebook page linked above and/or by giving us a call at (513) 899-2588.

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.

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!

Deck the Library!

CRAFT YOUR CHRISTMAS!

 

We know there are a lot of talented artists in our community and our schools,

so we invited you to bring in your homemade holiday crafts to help us decorate the library!

Bring in your best holiday art, beginning November 6th, and we'll display it for the library users to enjoy for the month.

 

Crafts may include (but are not limited to):

drawings, paintings, objects, sculptures, items cross-stitched, knitted, or crocheted.

Summer Reading Week 5: The Dirt On Dirt!

WEEK 5: "THE DIRT ON DIRT!"

July 8-12

EAT MY DIRT & HAVE ICE-CREAM, TOO!

Monday, July 8th | 6:30-7:30pm

Family Program

The dirt's on us! Join us for a dirt dessert* and ice-cream!

*May contain nuts

CLAY CREATIONS!

Tuesday, July 9th | 11:00-11:30am

Youth Program

Create an owl, a letter tile, or a clay teddy bear with red clay!

Wear old clothes or a smock!

PAINT YOUR CLAY WHISTLE

Tuesday, July 9th | 6:00-8:00pm

Youth Program

Registered participants will meet again: this time, to paint their

fired clay whistles! Make sure to wear old clothes!

LITTLE ROCKERS STORYTIME

Wednesday, July 10th | 10:45-11:00am

18 months - Prekindergarten

A special program for our youngest diggers. Stories and crafts!

TEEN MOVIE DAY!

Wednesday, July 10th | 3:30-6:00pm

Teen Program

Whether you come for the free food or to hang out with friends,

drop in for Teen Movie Days! Free food and a movie! 

Summer Reading Program - Week 3: Just Dig In!

WEEK 3: "JUST DIG IN!"

June 24th - 28th

 

 

JURASSIC PARK IN A JAR!

Monday, June 24th | 6:30-7:30pm

Family Program

 

Create a home for your dinosaur! Bring a large clear jar from home.

The library will supply fake greenery, dirt, and the dinosaurs!

 

 

KIDZ UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Tuesday, June 25th | 11:00-11:30am

Youth Program

 

There are plenty of construction materials on hand to help

you build your perfect candy house from the ground up!

 

 

MAKE A CLAY WHISTLE!

Tuesday, June 25th | 6:00-8:00pm

Youth Program

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED - LIMIT 20*

 

Come play in our mud! Make a real clay whistle with Norma!

The group will meet again in two weeks to paint their whistles!

Make sure to wear old clothes - you may get dirty!

 

 

LITTLE ROCKERS STORYTIME

Wednesday, June 26th | 10:45-11:00am

18 months - Prekindergarten

 

A special program for our youngest diggers. Stories and crafts!

 

 

MAD HATTER PARTY!

Thursday, June 27th | 2:00-4:00pm

MOVIE FROM 4:00-6:00pm

 

Are you mad? You just might be! Find out as we

get crazy at our Wonderland-inspired party.

Plenty of crafts, games, and food --- and movie to follow!

 

 

MAKE A GARDEN GNOME

LIVING TERRARIUM!

Friday, June 28th | 1:00-3:00pm

Family Program

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED - LIMIT 30*

 

It's time to dig in and create a family terrarium!

Bring a gallon-sized (or smaller) clear container from home and the
Morrow Garden Club will supply everything you need to make a terrific terrarium!

Summer Reading Program - Week 2: Digging Up Trouble!

WEEK 2: "DIGGING UP TROUBLE!"

JUNE 17th - 21st

 

 

DRAW WITH ARTIST/CARTOONIST

STEVE HARPSTER

Monday, June 17th | 6:30 - 7:15pm

Family Program

 

Draw! Create! Imagine!

Come and see the illustrated world of professional artist, Steve Harpster.

He will show kids (and adults) how to draw cartoons using numbers and letters!

 

 

I DIG MUD MONSTERS!

Tuesday, June 18th | 11:00-11:30am

Youth Program

 

Stop by and make a "fearsome" a crocodilian mud-monster catchall box!

 

 

STEAMPUNK EXTRAVAGANZA

Tuesday, June 18th | 6:30 - 7:30pm

Teen Program

 

Enter the fantastical world of Steampunk with professional entertainer

Jim Kleefeld! Interact with real working Victorian machines

and get hands-on time with gears & clockwork mechanisms!

 

 

LITTLE ROCKERS STORYTIME

Wednesday, June 19th | 10:45 - 11:00am

18 months - Prekindergarten

 

A special program for our youngest diggers!

Stories and crafts!

 

 

CLIFFORD'S STUFFED

ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

Drop-off: Wednesday, June 19th | 3:00 - 6:00pm

Pickup: Thursday, June 20th | Noon - 6:00pm

Recommended ages 3-7 years

 

Have you ever wondered what happens in the library when it closes? We will share our secret world with your stuffed animal friend during our Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

 

When you drop off one of your stuffed animal friends at the library, you will:

1.) Create a name tag for your animal

2.) Listen to a story with your stuffed animal

3.) Tuck your animal in for the night

 

WAIT...there's more!

 

On Thursday, don't forget to pick up your stuffed animal friend. You'll receive a picture of your friend's sleepover adventure! You will find out what fun and mischief your stuffed friend got into during their stay at the library!

 

 

Questions? Stop by our Circulation Desk

or give us a call at (513) 899-2588.

 

Summer Reading Program - Week 1: Let's Rock!

WEEK 1: "LET'S ROCK!"

JUNE 10th - 14th

 

Mark Wood's I Dig Reading Show

Monday, June 10th | 6:30-7:15pm

Family Program

 

A wildly zany cowboy uses magic, comedy, and juggling

in his hunt for the Golden Nugget! Sure to be full of laughs, tricks, and fun!

 

 

I DIG PET ROCKS!

Tuesday, June 11th | 11:00-11:30am

Youth Program

*PLEASE TRY TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN ROCK*

 

Looking for a well-behaved, no-maintenance pet? Pick a pet rock from our collection or bring one from home! Play up your pet rock's silly side by adding googly eyes, feathers, pipe cleaners, glitter, or anything else you think might be fun!

 

 

YOU CAN CAN

Tuesday, June 11th | 7:00-8:00pm

Adult Program

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

 

The popular canning workshop with Kathy Michelich is back!

Learn all you need to know about home

preservation of food from your garden!

 

 

LITTLE ROCKERS STORYTIME

Wednesday, June 12th | 10:45-11:00am

18 months - Prekindergarten

 

A special program for our youngest diggers!

Stories and crafts!

 

 

TEEN MOVIE DAY!

Wednesday, June 12th | 3:30-6:00pm

Teen Program

 

Whether you come for the free food or to hang out with friends,

drop in for Teen Movie Days! Free snacks and movie.

Who could ask for more?!

 

 

STEAMPUNK ZOMBIES

Thursday, June 13th | 3:00- 4:45pm

 

Can't get enough Steampunk? Create your own Steampunk-inspired

jewelry. Not your style? Get a zombie makeover instead.

 

 

 
Questions? Stop by our Circulation Desk
or give us a call at (513) 899-2588

 

Spring Break Blast!

 

Having a "stay-cation" this Spring Break? The library is offering activities every day of the week! Check out the details below and call or stop by if you have any questions.

 

 

FAMILY LEGO BUILD!

MONDAY, MARCH 25 | 3:00-5:00pm

 

Do you think your family has what it takes to build the tallest buildings,

the fastest spaceships, or the coolest robot?

Drop in to challenge one another and just have fun building together!

 

 

PARACHUTES AWAY!

TUESDAY, MARCH 26 | 11:00am & 2:00pm

 

Family StoryTime. Bring the whole family in for a fun, interactive 30-minute storytime.

Everyone gets to make a parachute craft!

 

 

BOARD GAME RALLY!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 | 3:00-5:00pm

 

Take on your best friend (or sibling) and see who will win

any or all of more than a dozen board games that the library has to offer!

 

 

Wii CHALLENGE!

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 3:00-5:00pm

 

Who's better at playing Wii? Mom, Dad, or the kids?

Find out during the Wii Family Challenge!

 

 

FRIDAY FAMILY FLICKS!

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 | 3:00pm

 

Wind down the week with an afternoon movie at the library!

We'll be showing a fun family movie on our big screen projector. Snacks provided!

 

Meet the kid who made "wimpy" cool! With confidence and friendships intact (and an eye on the new girl in town), this kid is still at war with his older brother. In order to hand down the toughest "punishment" imaginable, the boys' parents force the two brothers to spend quality time with each other!

 

Questions? Please call (513) 899-2588.

October Fun!

THE GREAT

PUMPKIN CHALLENGE

 

 Beginning October 12th, visitors to the Salem Township Public Library

can drop off their entries for this year's Great Pumpkin Challenge! All you, your

family, and your friends have to do is sign-up at the circulation desk, then dress up and decorate* a pumpkin and enter it in this year's contest. Visitors will then vote for

their favorite entries - the pumpkin with the most votes wins!

 

ENTRY DATES

October 12th-15th

 

VOTING

October 15th-18th

 

DROP IN TO REGISTER YOUR ENTRY TODAY!

 

*NO CARVINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED*

 

Questions? Call us at (513) 899-2588 or stop in today!

Summer Reading - Night Life

Well, folks, we have two weeks down! Have you signed up for the Summer Reading Program yet? If not, hurry in today! You could win one of dozens of our prizes and giveaways, including Nook Tablets and Kindle Fire's! The activities and programs we have for the week of June 25th-29th are as follows:

Glow-In-The-Dark Spider Ball

Monday, June 25th, 6:30-7:30 pm

Family Program

If you're thinking "Eeek---spiders!", fear not! These spiders will not bite and

 are quite friendly. For this program, you will be making creepy,

 but super-easy spider balls. Their glow will haunt you!

Who-o-o-o's There?

Tuesday, June 26th, 11:00-11:30 am

Grades K-5

Who-o-o doesn't love owls?

Your little one's will be making their

own owl crafts to take home!

Bricks 4 Kidz

Tuesday, June 26th, 6:30-7:30 pm

Ages 5-12

*Registration Required- Limit 15*

Think you've got what it takes to be a Bricks 4 Kidz builder?

Explore the creative process of model design and discover how

LEGO components can work together to create all kinds of structures.

Games and activities are led by a Bricks 4 Kidz party host! LEGO bricks galore!

Flashy Fireflies!

Wednesday, June 27th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Grades K-5

*Registration Required - Limit 15*

Who doesn't like catching fireflies? For this craft, your little one's

 will be making fireflies that really light up!

Going Batty Headbands

Thursday, June 28th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Grades K-5

*Registration Required - Limit 15*

Ever feel like going a little batty? Then these headbands will be exactly what you need!

Summer Reading - Dreams & Wishes

The 2012 Summer Reading Program is just around the corner--literally! Beginning next Monday, June 11th, you can begin signing up for the program and enjoy all of the fun that the program offers. The first week's theme, "Dreams & Wishes", will have lots to offer you. Read on to find out what fun activities, programs, and crafts you can enjoy next week!

Catch a Fairy, Catch a Gnome

Monday, June 11th, 6:30-7:30 pm

Family Program

*Registration Required*

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN 16 oz PLASTIC OR GLASS JAR

Ever been fascinated about capturing a fairy or gnome?

Where would you keep it? What story would your "little treasure" tell?

Capture your own little treasure tonight!

Dreamcatchers

Tuesday, June 12th, 11:00-11:30 am

Grades K-5

Keep the bad dreams and nightmares away!

Create your own dreamcatcher!

Dreamcatcher Bracelets

Wednesday, June 13th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Grades 4-8

*Registration Required - Limit of 12*

Make a dreamcatcher to wear around your wrist!

Wish Upon a Shining Star!

Thursday, June 14th, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Family Program

Make a beautiful shining star out of foil, cardboard,

yarn, tissue paper, and Mod Podge!

We're Not Just a Library Anymore!

If you have stopped in the library since the start of the new year you may have noticed two exquisitely crafted pieces of a crochet that we have on display. Created by the library's own Sue Books, the first is an adorable red hat adorned with a pink flower. The second, a red and white afghan, looks cozy enough to curl up in. The next time you're in, stop in and take a look at these beautiful pieces.

Do you have a piece that you would like to place on display as well? The library is looking to put your handcrafted pieces on display this month. Don't knit or crochet? No worries! We're accepting any and all crafts or artwork that are handmade (paintings, sculptures, carvings, etc.). All you need to do is stop in, pick up and fill out a display form, and bring in your masterpieces. We cannot wait to see them!

Do you knit already? Or have you always wanted to learn? Stop on in the library on the January 11th from 10:30-10:45 am or January 21st from 10:30-11:30 am for Knitting with Lani. The same goes for crochet. On January 25th, from 4:00-5:00 pm, we will also be hosting Crocheting with Lani.
                    (Please bring your own skeins of yarn and knitting/crocheting needles)
                                                                      (Ages 9+)

On Saturday, January 21st, we will also be hosting "Lego my Library!", the library's first ever Lego-themed program. Open to all ages between kindergarten and eighth grade, the program will run from 12:30-1:30 pm. It is sure to be a hit!
                    (We ask that you please stop in and sign-up to let us know beforehand)

On a final note, please be reminded that the library will be closed on January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Hoping that you're sticking to those New Year resolutions,

Salem Township Public Library