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!

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!

Summer Reading Program - Week 6

"My spider senses are tingling!" 

-Spider-Man

WEEK 6: JULY 6th-10th

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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

BE LIKE SPIDER-MAN

(Family Program)

Spider-Man does whatever a spider can. He spins a web any size. Catches thieves like flies. And now you can too! Be like everyone's favorite web-slinger and drop in for some spidey fun and delicious spider bites!

Tuesday, July 7th | 11:00-11:45am

PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR HEROES

(Youth Program)

*Please register at our Front Desk*

Practice your power skills! There will be obstacles to put your powers to the test: strength, speed, balance, and brain power! Complete all the tests and receive a special and delicious frozen treat!

Tuesday, July 7th | 5:30-8:00pm

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT!

(Teen Program)

*Please register at our Front Desk*

Popcorn. Candy. Movies. What's not to like? Watch your favorite Marvel and DC superheroes save the world on the big screen. You might even win a prize!

Tuesday, July 7th | 6:30-8:00pm

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 8th | 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!

Summer Reading Program - Week 5

WEEK 5: JUNE 29th-JULY 3rd

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Just because it's the week of a holiday 
doesn't mean we don't have fun stuff for you to do!

Tuesday, June 30th |11:00-11:45am

A HERO-CIZE POWER LUNCH!

(Youth Program)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED - LIMIT 30*

Take a break from saving the planet and join us for lunch!
This power-lunch is guaranteed to give your superpowers a boost. 
Make sure to arrive hungry!

Wednesday, July 1st | 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!

Summer Reading - Week 4

"Go Joes!" 

-GI JOE

WEEK 4: JUNE 22nd-26th

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Monday, June 22nd | 6:30-7:30pm

MEET YOUR HOMETOWN HEROES

(Family Program)

Not all heroes wear capes. Meet and greet your local community heroes who work each and every day to make our hometown a better and safer place to live. Be sure to check out their super vehicles, too!

Tuesday, June 23rd | 11:00-11:45am

SUPERMOBILE!

(Youth Program)

*Please register at our Front Desk*

Every superhero needs wheels to get around town. 
Make a super fast race car using a 20oz water bottle and a balloon!

Tuesday, June 23rd | 5:30-8:00pm

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT!

(Teen Program)

*Please register at our Front Desk*

Popcorn. Candy. Movies. What's not to like? Watch your favorite Marvel and DC superheroes save the world on the big screen. You might even win a prize!

Tuesday, June 23rd | 7:00-8:00pm

TREVOR ZAHARA, 
AUTHOR OF "CONFESSIONS OF AN OSU USHER"

(Adult & Teen Program)

*Please register at our Front Desk*

Trevor Zahara spent 17 years as a volunteer usher at the world famous OSU stadium, the Horseshoe, home of the OSU Buckeyes! Come listen to him discuss his book, tell little-known stories, and share his inside story!

Wednesday, June 24th | 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!

Summer Reading - Week 3

"Cowabunga!" 

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

WEEK 2: JUNE 15th-19th

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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

HAI-YAH! KARATE

(Family Program)

Interested in martial arts? Presenters from Hill's Martial Arts Academy will show you practical self-defense skills like striking, throwing, grappling, pressure points, and more!

Tuesday, June 16th | 11:00-11:45am

BE LIKE A TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE!

(Youth Program)

*Please register at our Front Desk*

Join our "shell-abration"! Earn your black belt by completing totally awesome challenges such as Splinter's Ninja Star Toss, Chopstick Pick, and Tuck-n'-Duck! Finish up the fun with a take-home craft and turtle treats!

Tuesday, June 16th | 6:30-7:30pm
FIGHT LIKE A HERO!
(Teen Program)
*LIMIT - 20 PARTICIPANTS  | REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Every hero needs to know how to protect and fight! Presenters from Hill's Martial Arts Academy will teach you how to do just that using real-life practical self-defense skills like striking, grappling, throwing, and more! 

Wednesday, June 17th | 6:30-7:30pm

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, June 18th | 11:00am-1:00pm

WOULD YOU SURVIVE?

(Teen Program)

*LIMIT- 20 PARTICIPANTS | REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Sometimes a hero has to save their self. Would you know how? Join survivalist expert Clint Jivoin as he teaches you the ins and outs of surviving in the wild. Learn how to make shelters, gather food and water, start fires, and more!
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 2

"Holy gadgets, Batman!" 

-Robin

WEEK 2: JUNE 8th-12th

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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

BE LIKE BATMAN

(Family Program)

To the Batcave for delicious "bat-bites" and Mr. Freeze ice-cream! But first, you must solve Riddler's riddles and do the Batman Stretch through laser beams...and (gulp!) poison ivy!

Tuesday, June 9th | 11:00-11:45am

BUILD-A-GADGET!

(Youth Program)

*Please register at our Front Desk*

Every superhero needs a gadget! Create your own gadget from recyclable materials. Make a super radio, web-slinger, villain vaporizer...or anything else you can come up with!

Tuesday, June 9th | 5:30-8:00pm
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
(Teen Program)
*Please register at our Front Desk*

Popcorn. Candy. Movies. What's not to like? Watch your favorite Marvel and DC superheroes save the world on the big screen. You might even win a prize!

Wednesday, June 10th | 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!

Summer Reading - Week 1

"I'm the best at what I do!" 

-The Wolverine

WEEK 1: JUNE 1st-5th

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Monday, June 1st | 6:30-7:15pm

MIKE HEMMELGARN

(Family Program)

Comedy. Juggling. Balloon sculptures. Puppets. Magic.

What do you get when combine these five high-energy ingredients? Explosive fun with ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn!

Tuesday, June 2nd | 11:00-11:45am

CREATE-A-MASK & SUPER SHIELD!

(Youth Program)

*Please register at our Front Desk*

As a superhero you must hide your identity!

 Create your own superhero outfit with masks, cuffs, and 

a super shield to fend off villains! 

Wednesday, June 3rd | 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!

Summer Reading Program

"It's a bird! It's a plane! 

It's...Summer Reading?!"

2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

COMING SOON

That's right. Our annual Summer Reading Program is just around the corner and it is is "super"-sized this year. We'll have magicians, artists, movies, games, prizes, snacks, and a whole lot more starting June 1st! Do you have what it takes to be a hero?

A Hopping Good Time!

WOCKIN' WALLABIES

All Ages | March 24th | 6:30-7:30pm

It's a wallaby walkabout at the Salem Township Public Library! Local resident Bob Heyob will take us on his journey from an animal rescuer to running Horsefeathers Farm, an approved wallaby breeding facility for the Cincinnati Zoo located in Clarksville, Ohio. He will also bring his adorable "down under" friends to help promote an appreciation of this endangered species.

Check out the official Horsefeather Farm website to learn more! 

http://horsefeathersfarmonline.com

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

Can You Feel the Love Tonight?

February is just around the corner, 

which means it is Love Your Library Month! 

In order to celebrate we'll be offering a variety of programs, activities, and more...all to let you know how much we appreciate you appreciating us! We'll have two Crocheting workshops, our Winter's Treat Program, Blind Date with a Book, a Teen Movie Night, and so much more. So stop in and help us spread the love by letting us know what it is that you love the most about the library!

Little Readers!

Registration for 

Spring 2015 StoryTime

begins January 5th

First sessions begin:

Preschool - January 13th

Toddler - January 14th

Questions? Please call (513) 899-2588 or visit our Facebook page at the link 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. 

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!

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.

Oh My Gourd!

 

THE GREAT

PUMPKIN CHALLENGE

 

October 18th - 19th | REGISTRATION BEGINS October 1st

 

Are you looking to get in the mood for autumn?

Then sign up to participate in this year's Great Pumpkin Challenge: a week-long pumpkin decorating contest hosted here at the library!

 

THE RULES ARE SIMPLE!

 

1. Register at the Circulation Desk or

via telephone* beginning October 1st.

 

2. With friends, family, or by your own imagination,

decorate a pumpkin to your heart's desire!

 

3. NO CARVINGS ALLOWED.

 

After voting has ended, there will be prizes awarded for the "Scariest", "Funniest", and "Best Character" pumpkins. Care to see last year's entries? Hop on over to our Facebook page to see pictures of last year's winners!

 

 

Salem Township Public Library

535 West Pike Street, Morrow, OH 45162

(513) 899-2588

Upcoming Events!

The Great Pumpkin Challenge!

October 14th-19th | Registration begins Oct. 1st

 

Decorate a pumpkin at home and bring it in between October 14th-19th! Library visitors will vote anonymously for their favorite pumpkins, with winners receiving prizes! Enter by yourself, as family, or with friends!

 

Introduction to Digital Photography!

Monday, October 21st | 6-8 pm

*Workshop open to High School students*

 

Are you interested in photography and want to learn more about the basics? Freelance photographer Samantha Grier's experience working with organizations like P&G and the University of Cincinnati will help develop your skills!

15th Anniversary of The Boy Who Lived

15th Anniversary

of "Harry Potter"

 

 

The first entry in J.K. Rowling's beloved series, the magical series that defined a generation and instilled a love of reading in countless children the world over, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone reached its 15th year of publication this month. In order to celebrate, Scholastic has released brand new covers for each of the seven books in the series, all designed by the incredibly talented artist and graphic novelist Kazu Kibuishi. Check out a sampling of his work above and stop in the library to check out each individual cover, now on display.

 

Want to help us celebrate? If your child is in grades 5-12 (ages 10-17), they can sign up to participate in our "Hogwarts Bash", September 10th |from 5-8pm.

Call or stop in today to sign them up!

 

Questions or comments? Please call (513) 899-2588.

Summer Reading Program Finale!

 

 

Another year of summer reading fun has come and gone as our "Dig Into Reading" and "Beneath the Surface" programs come to a close. We hope that you uncovered some valuable stories and buried treasures as you went on your reading journey to the center of the earth and back. We know we sure enjoyed seeing all of your smiling faces at all of our programs and activities!

 

Don't worry though: the library fun isn't over --- in fact, it never ends! We have programs all year around for all ages and are always looking to make your reading experience more enjoyable.