Get in the Game - Week 2

Summer Reading 2016 is entering it's second week, with things really starting to kick off! Read on to see what we've got going on this week!

TONIGHT

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT 

WITH DOC HOLLEN

FAMILY PROGRAM - 6:30PM

Have you ever seen a fifteen year old Twinkie? What about a hamburger that has sat out for the last six months? Find out how these and other foods hold up over time in this program full of stories, songs, crazy food facts...and reminder that fitness isn't just exercise!

PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD

YOUTH PROGRAM | K-5

TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH | 11:00AM

Pancake flippin', spaghetti slurpin', pea-mashin' fun! 

Leave your table manners at home!

LIL SLUGGERS STORYTIME

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15TH | 11:00AM

Encourage early language and literacy skills 

with the stories and crafts for your "lil slugger"!

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL WORKSHOP

WITH SURVIVALIST CLINT JIVOIN

TEEN PROGRAM | GRADES 5+ | LIMIT 20

FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH | 11:00AM

Teens - do you have what it takes to survive in the wild outdoors? Join survival expert, Clint Jivoin (former contestant of Discovery Channel's "Naked & Afraid"), and learn how to start a fire, trap food, build a shelter, and more! 

Get in the Game - Week 1

Summer Reading 2016 has officially begun! 

Check out what we have upcoming the week and keep your eyes peeled for more upcoming fun!

Lil Sluggers StoryTime

Wednesday, June 8 | 11:00-11:30am

(18 months - Pre-K)

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Encourage early language and literacy skills 

with the stories and crafts for your "lil slugger"! 

AND COMING NEXT WEEK...

-"You Are What You Eat!" with Doc Hollen

-Play With Your Food!

-Lil Sluggers StoryTime

-Wilderness Survival with Clint Jivoin

Give us a call at (513) 899-2588 to register today!

Get in the Game - Look What's Coming!

YOUTH (K- Grade 5)

Little Sluggers StoryTime

Play With Your Food

Minute To Win It!

TEENS (Grade 5+)

Wilderness Survival with Clint Jivoin

Teen Movie Night 

ADULTS (18+)

Home Preservation & Canning with Kathy Michelich

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

"You Are What You Eat!" with Doc Hollen

Hill's Martial Arts

Magician & Ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn

Register for the 2016 Summer Reading Program today for more details!

Countdown: Get in the Game!

REGISTRATION FOR THE 

2016 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

"GET IN THE GAME" IS UNDERWAY!

Stop in the library now through July 22nd to register.

We've got fantastic prizes, terrific reads, and stellar activities and programs for ALL AGES!

You can also register on our website:

http://www.salem-township.lib.oh.us/

What are you waiting for? GET IN THE GAME!

What's Happening

FOR THE LOVE 

OF CHOCOLATE!

May 17th | 6:30-8:00pm

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Are you absolutely in love with chocolate? 

Think you have the best dessert recipe in town? Prove it!

Register now through May 16th, bring your most delicious chocolate dessert, and let our judges taste-test to see who is the winner!

ROCK THE BLOCKS
May 21st | 12:30-1:30pm

Unleash your imaginations for an hour as you construct the most amazing Lego creations imaginable!

WRITING CIRCLE

May 21st | 10:30am-Noon

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

May 24th | 5:30-8:00pm

CLOSED

MEMORIAL DAY

National Library Week!

TONIGHT!!!

FAMILY GAME NIGHT!

5:30-7:30PM

ALL AGES

Put down your phones for a night and enjoy some old-fashioned fun with board games and more! We provide the games...you provide the fun!

SERPENT MOUND

OF WARREN COUNTY

Tuesday, April 12th

7:00-8:00PM

Did you know that there are only three known serpent mounds in the world? Did you know that one of them is in our own backyard? Come hear historian Judy Evans discuss this little-known bit of local history!

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!

Wednesday, April 13th

6:00-8:30PM

Looking for a way to unwind in the middle of this week? Bring the whole family to our first ever Family Movie Night! They'll be loads of star-filled, intergalactic, lightsaber-wielding fun...and popcorn!

What's Happening This Month

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

April 5th, 2016

5:30-8:00pm

Teens! Chill out with us for a night. We'll provide the popcorn, drinks, snacks, and movie...all you need to bring is a friend!

IN-SERVICE DAY

April 6th, 2016

Please be advised that we will be closed for staff purposes. We apologize for any inconvenience.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

April 11th, 2016

5:30-7:30pm

Put down your phones for a night and enjoy some old-fashioned family fun! We'll have plenty of board games, puzzles, and more for you to enjoy!

SERPENT MOUNT 

OF WARREN COUNTY

April 12th, 2016

7:00-8:00pm

Did you know that there are only three known serpent mounds in the world and that one of them is right in our own backyard? Come hear local historian Judy Evans discuss this little-known treasure of Warren County!

WILDFLOWERS OF OHIO

April 19th, 2016

7:00-8:00pm

Come hear Robert Henn, Professor Emeritus of the Biology Department of Sinclair Community College, discuss all the beautiful flowers our state has to offer!

BUILD A FAIRY GARDEN

April 23rd, 2016

12:00-1:30pm

Come build a magical garden for a fairy or gnome occupant! We'll provide all the materials!

{Limit 20 families}

{$5.00 non-refundable fee due at registration}

What's Happening This Month!

HISTORY OF 

MORROW SCHOOLS

ADULT PROGRAM

March 7 | 7:00-8:00pm

Do you know the history of the district's much-beloved schools? Find out by stopping in and listening to the Historical Society's own Marlene DeBoard!

TEEN TIE-DYE PARTY

TEEN PROGRAM

March 12 | 11:00am-Noon

LIMIT 20 | MUST PRE-REGISTER

*Must bring one (1) white and/or one (1) black t-shirt*

Help us "spring" into the warm weather by making a tie-dye t-shirt! You can even make a galaxy tie-dye shirt! 

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

TEEN PROGRAM

March 15 | 5:30-8:00pm

Drop in and chill out over a hit blockbuster film, 

popcorn, candy, and more!

WRITING CIRCLE

March 19 | 10:30am-Noon

If you have a passion or knack for putting pen to paper, this is the group for you! Prompts, critiques, and coffee!

WOCKIN' WALLABIES

FAMILY PROGRAM

March 29 | 6:30-7:30pm

Come hang out with the cuties from down under, courtesy of Horsefeathers Farm!

CHOCORAGEOUS!

A WINTER'S TREAT

January 4th - February 13th

It seems as if Jack Frost has finally come to town. If you're not his biggest fan and are looking for a warm up, let us stop by the library for a Winter's Treat!

It's simple: check out materials to earn a weekly treat like hot chocolate, cookies, and more. Additionally, with each treat you'll be entered into our prize drawings!

You can register for A Winter's Treat 
at our Front Desk today!

Resolve...to stitch!

KNITTING & CROCHETING 

WORKSHOPS

KNITTING 

7:00-8:00pm

January 11th & 25th

CROCHETING

7:00-8:00pm

February 22nd & 29th

Participants must provide their own skein of yarn 

and needles (size G, H, or I).

Call us at (513) 899-2588 today to register!

We Apologize...

Please be advised that in observance of the 

holiday season, our hours have been adjusted.

We apologize for any inconvenience and

wish you the happiest of holidays!

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

CLOSED

December 24th

CLOSED

December 25th

CLOSED

December 26th

CLOSED

December 31st

'Tis the Season!

HOLIDAY CREATIONS

FAMILY FUN FEST

DECEMBER 12th

beginning at 10am!

Looking to add a new holiday tradition? 

Drop in at our first ever Holiday Creations: Family Fun Fest all day December 12th to join in all the holly, jolly fun!

Read on to find out all the merriment we'll have to offer!

A VERY MERRY STORYTIME

10:15-11:00am

Join our Children's Librarian as she regales 

your little elves with a holiday-themed story!

HOLIDAY CREATIONS CRAFTS

11:00am-12:00pm

What's the holidays without a tree? Create and decorate

 a tabletop tree with your family that you can take home!

COOKIES, COCOA, & CAROLS!

12:00pm-1:00pm

"Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells!"

Enjoy a special performance by the Little Miami High School choir over 

a mug of hot cocoa and delicious cookies, popcorn, and more!

UGLY SWEATER CONTEST

1:00pm-1:30pm

Time to break out your worst so you can look your best! 

We your "ugly" holiday sweater, vest, sweatshirt, or coat and enter our contest. 

You might even win a special prize!

...AND MORE!

We're Thankful for Programs!

THANKSGIVING DAY

Please be advised that we will be CLOSING EARLY on 
Wednesday, Nov. 25th and CLOSED Thursday, Nov. 26th, in 
observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you a happy holiday!

Howling Good Halloween Activities!

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

MONDAY, OCT. 26TH | 6:30-7:30PM

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

TEEN HALLOWSCREAM

TUESDAY, OCT. 27TH | 5:00-8:00PM

TEEN PROGRAM | GRADES 5+ / AGES 10+

Time To Celebrate!

Did you know that September is 

National Library Card Month? 

Make sure you card is up-to-date 

by stopping in today!

We've Gone to the Dogs!

DOG DAYS 

OF AUGUST

August 3rd - August 31st

Our Summer Reading Program may be over, 

but the summer fun at the library isn't slowing down!

Read on to find out more about all the howling good fun in August!

"DOGGONE SELFIES"

Submissions: Aug. 3rd-14th

Voting: Aug. 17th-31st

Think your dog's the cutest? Prove it by snapping a pic of your pup and submitting it to our Doggone Selfies contest! We'll post all the submissions and then you'll have the chance to vote on your favorites.

One winner will receive a barking good prize!

Stay tuned for submission details!

"COME MEET K-9 AXEL!"

August 18th | 6:00-7:30pm

Warren County Sheriff Jack Simpson and his K-9 partner will be making a special appearance at the library! Watch as Axel shows us how he sniffs outs criminals to keep us safe. A special obedience demonstration and pictures with Axel to follow!

Appropriate for all ages!

Summer Reading - Final Week!

"Up, up, and away!" 

-Superman

FINAL WEEK: JULY 20th-24th

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Monday, July 20th | 6:30-7:30pm

BE LIKE SUPERMAN!

(Family Program)
*REGISTER AT THE FRONT DESK*

It's graduation time for all Superhero Academy cadets!

Cadets will be awarded their official completion certificates and superhero capes! Games and refreshments after the group photo.

Tuesday, July 21st | 11:00-11:45am

FLYING SUPERHEROES!

(Youth Program)

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a flying hero! Compete in a superhero balloon race and make your own hero glider & helicopter!

Tuesday, July 21st | 2:30-8:00pm

TEEN MOVIE MARATHON

(Teen Program)

*Register at our Front Desk*

Enjoy TWO superhero films back-to-back in this super-sized, all-day, action-packed version of our most popular teen program! 

We'll have pizza, popcorn, ice-cream,and more!

Wednesday, July 22nd | 11:00-11:30am

MIGHTY MARVELS STORYTIME

(18 months - PreK)
*Please register at our Front Desk*

A special program for our littlest heroes! 

Stories, crafts, songs, and more with our super Children's Librarian!

Thursday, July 23rd | 7:00-8:30pm

A NIGHT FOR SUPERHEROES: A GRAND FINALE

*Please register at our Front Desk*

Calling ALL superheroes! Join us this evening and meet amazing superheroes from Hero Alliance; participate in challenging games such as Rescue Mission, the Fire-cup Kapow, and if you dare...the diabolical LEGO fire-walk challenge! Bring your camera and wear your superhero suits as we finish off Summer Reading in style!

Questions? Please call us at (513) 899-2588 or drop us a comment on our Facebook page linked above. We'd love to hear from you!

Summer Reading - Week 7

"It's clobberin' time!" 

-The Thing

WEEK 7: JULY 13th-17th

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Monday, July 13th | 6:30-7:30pm

SUPERHERO MOVIE & POPCORN NIGHT

(Family Program)
*REGISTER AT THE FRONT DESK*

Bring your family to watch an exciting superhero movie featuring Kurt Russell! We will provide the popcorn! Please bring your own bottled water or soda. 
(Movie rated PG)

Tuesday, July 14th | 11:00-11:45am

SUPER SIDEKICKS!

(Youth Program)

Every superhero needs a "Hero Helper"! Make your own miniature superhero and sidekick. Then build the coolest superhero car or underground lair with LEGOs! Get imaginative and tell your own superhero story!

Tuesday, July 14th | 6:30-7:30pm

BE YOUR OWN HERO!

(Teen Program)

*Register at our Front Desk - Limit 20*
*MUST BRING YOUR OWN WHITE T-SHIRT TO TIE-DYE*

You've spent all summer being your own hero. Time to show it! Get a hero makeover, make a mask, tie-dye a t-shirt, and get an official hero portrait by a professional caricaturist! 

Tuesday, July 14th | 7:00-8:00pm

SUPER ORIGAMI

(Adult & Teen Program)

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED - LIMIT 20*

If you have ever wanted to truly explore the art of origami, this is the program for you! Artist Monica Salisbury from Ohio Paper Folds will be presenting this special paper-folding program for adults and teens!

Wednesday, July 15th | 11:00-11:30am

MIGHTY MARVELS STORYTIME

(18 months - PreK)
*Please register at our Front Desk*

A special program for our littlest heroes! 

Stories, crafts, songs, and more with our super Children's Librarian!

Questions? Please call us at (513) 899-2588 or drop us a comment on our Facebook page linked above. We'd love to hear from you!