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  • As Summer Winds Down, Join us in Yellow Springs!

    Welcome to the Yellow Springs Community Library Blog! The summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner, and the Yellow Spring Community Library has exciting programs planned for the late summer and early fall!  Below is an abbreviated list of some of our programs for all ages that will be offered in August and September. Please visit the main web page under Calendar and All Events for a complete listing of programs.

    • All ages of children and families are welcome to join our end of Summer Reading Club Bookmobile Party! Friday, August 1st from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM join us outside and in the meeting room!
      • We will have a wonderful time of bouncing in a bounce house, purchasing books from the bookmobile, stomping rockets, Big Jenga and Connect Four and eating yummy pretzels and slushies. 
    • Baby Song and Rhyme Time will start a more formal program with Nancy Lineburgh on Wednesdays, August 13th and 20th from 1:30-11:15 AM.       

      • She will enrich our time together with a musical baby time for 6 months- 3 year olds.  These Wednesdays will continue with songs, rhymes and playtime each Wednesday throughout August and September. 
    • Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-5 years, will begin again on Friday, August 15th from 10:30 AM- 11:15 PM.  Our gatherings will continue each Friday through September 26th and beyond.       

      • Come hear stories, rhymes, and do crafts related to themes of Back to School, Grandparent’s Day and Peace Day. 
    • Afterschool Tuesday will begin on Tuesday, August 26th from 2:45- 3:45 PM.  Ages 6-12 year olds are welcome to join us for an ice cream social.       

      • This will be a program to bring in a new year of learning and growing.  Each Tuesday will feature more programs full of games, arts and crafts and fun activities and presenters. 
    • The Beauty of the Butterfly program is on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm for adults.       

      • Patrons will use embossing folders, die cuts, glitter, book pages, ribbon and radiant pearls to make a collection of stunning cards. This program requires patrons to register and slots fill up fast, but there will be a waiting list. 
    • Starting in September, Yellow Springs Library will be offering a Zentangle Art class for adults.
      • What is Zentangle, you ask? Zentangle is an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. These patterns are called tangles and you create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, s-curves and orbs. Putting them all together culminates in Zentangle art.
      • A certified Zentangle instructor, Dione Greenberg, will be teaching the classes, which will be held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12:30pm – 2:00pm. (Check the calendar, as every now and then time and date will need to be changed.) All needed supplies will be available to be used during the class. 
    • Wanting to proactively stay “on the ball” with balance? Come learn ankle, knee and hip strategy to core stability to freshen your body’s stance and strength on August 12th from 1:00 pm – 2:00pm at Better Balance through Exercise with Andrew Brody.       

      • Andrew will address higher level balance activities and exercises for adults of all ages.

    I hope you enjoyed the preview of some of our programs that will occur in August and September. Remember to visit the main web page for a complete listing of all of our upcoming programs. 

  • Back to School Approaches & Summer Winds Down at Jamestown

    While early August always features our Jamestown kids’ accomplishments at the Greene County fair, it’s a quick turnaround for them as they prepare to head back to school on August 14th.

    Come visit and check out their accomplishments on our Community News Bulletin Board at the circulation desk.  Our own library aide Ella Simmons is part of fair royalty representing poultry raisers… we also have the Greeneview all sports fall schedule posted.

     

    With Greeneview students returning to school on August 14th we are already looking forward to our September first grade field trip and Library Card Sign Up Month.

    Level Up Tutoring returns in September with Mrs Mash, Mrs Sweet, and Miss Hentchel available for tutoring and homework help for all grades and subjects, K-12.

    Miss Abiah is back after her fantastic summer program on backyard snakes. Learn about Box Turtles on early release day September 10 at 2PM. These gentle woodland creatures are currently listed as a species of concern in Ohio due to habitat loss and other factors.

     Adults: the end of Summer book discussion picks are in: August 19th features Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate, and on September 24th we look at The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

    Shelterwood

    The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store   

    Join us on August 26th when Brian and Michelle Coleman present “The Best Southwest Ohio Hiking Trails” the Colemans are seasoned travellers, whether it’s hiking, biking, camping, or RV’ing. They have experienced the Appalachian trail and have ventured throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe. You can learn more by visiting their website: Cruisin with the Colemans

    Magnificent Mozzarella!

    Pizza lovers and others. Be sure to attend our Mozarella Cheese Making demonstration on Saturday, September 20th at 10:30. You’ll see how you can easily make your own mozarella with just a few ingredients.

    September also features BINGO and our ever popular Craft Swap – find full details on all of our upcoming programs on our Program Calendar

     

     

  • Having Fun isn’t Hard When You’ve Got a Library Card!

    We are so grateful for all the time you shared with us during Summer Reading Club! We love nothing better than being together with you and bringing success to our community! SRC was a lot of fun: there is so much more fun on the way to you! 

    As we head into the school year and the Fall, we are looking forward to sharing with you:

    September is also Library Card Sign Up Month, and I need your help. 60% of Greene County residents have their library cards – including 22,000 kids – and we always want to sign-up more! I’m asking you to share why you love having your GCPL card. Whether it’s getting the latest movies on DVD, audiobooks through Hoopla, having access to Spark Place – you name it! We’ll be publishing your responses all September long to encourage others to signup so please be sure to comment below!

    And above all, we have been having a great time sharing your success stories with our One Patron at a Time Videos.  Magic happens when you take the collection and services the Greene County Community has invested and make them into your success! 

    So get ready, get set, and get to your library!

    Karl Colón, Executive Director
    Greene County Public Library

  • Beavercreek Adult Take-and-Make: Watermelon Keychain

    This month we’re making a summery keychain with watermelon beads!

    Click here to reserve your kit:  https://greenelibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/688b7b757845026da0ebd12c

    Included in your kit:

    5 beads (including one watermelon shape)

    1 key ring 

    1 clasp

    red string

    Instructions:

    1.  Loop the string around the key ring and fasten it like in the picture below.

    2.  String the beads on the string.

    3.  Tie a knot (or two) at the end of the string to secure the beads.

    That’s it!  A simple, but cute craft!

  • The Wild Robot, Week 4

    Welcome to the final Online Book Club discussion of The Wild Robot.

    Did you enjoy reading this section? It got really intense! This was definitely the most stressful section to read. 

    At the beginning of the section, Roz invites all of the animals into her home to escape from the icy winter. Then, they create several more nests to shelter as many animals as possible. Weren’t you thankful that the animals were able to work together to survive? It was interesting to imagine all of the forest animals stuck together in a tiny place. I was worried when there was a fire, but, thankfully, it seemed to be not too big of an issue. Roz really worked hard to put out the flames. I am so glad that the animals are accepting her more than they did at the beginning of the story. 

    Weren’t you relieved when Brightbill made it back? I thought he would, but it was still nice to see him again. It was interesting that he saw other robots while trying to find his winter spot. It seems like most humans in this world have a Roz robot. It makes sense why Roz is so helpful since she appears to have been created to be a helper to humans. 

    Did you expect that the place that created Roz would send out robots to collect her? I thought that was a surprise. I don’t know why they cared about one robot so much. Were you surprised that the animals were willing to fight to protect Roz? They didn’t even hesitate or make a plan–they just immediately acted together to save her. It was a little shocking that the animals were so ferocious and willing to tear apart the RECO robots. But, I guess they couldn’t have been stopped any other way. Weren’t you relieved when Nettle, the bear cub, was saved by the fish? I think I would have had a really hard time reading the end of the book if she had not made it. 

    The animals successfully killed all of the RECO robots, but that wasn’t enough to save Roz. I still can’t believe that the company that made Roz really cared that much to have her back. It seems like they were willing to spend a lot of get her back, so I don’t think the company is hurting for money. Roz decides to return to where she was created, but I can’t imagine that she won’t be able to make it back to the island. Don’t you think she will retain her wild mind, even after she is rebuilt and reprogrammed? Are you interested in reading the next book in the series to see if she makes it back to Brightbill? 

    Did you enjoy reading this book? If you liked this book and would like to read some similar titles, check out this list I created. Make sure to let me know if you check out anything on the list!

    Before you go, check out this video of author, Peter Brown, talking about how proud he is of the movie version. Are you surprised the movie was nominated for a couple of Academy Awards? 

    Thanks so much for following along with us this month. I hope you’ll join us again next month as we read The Runaway Jury by John Grisham. I’m excited to hear from you in the comments!

  • The Wild Robot, Week 3

    Welcome to Week 3 of the Online Book Club discussion of The Wild Robot. 

    Did you enjoy reading more about Roz this week? I liked that the animals realized quickly that Roz was atoning for the goose accident by raising the gosling. I think that helped her gain all of the other animal’s respect. I was glad they didn’t make her feel bad for killing the rest of the family. Maybe they all understand accidents and how quickly things can go awry in the wilderness. 

    What do you think of Brightbill? Do you think he is a fun character? I love how loyal he is to Roz. He really views her as his mother, and it doesn’t seem like he is upset that he has to grow up with her. He accepts that they have a different kind of family. I really appreciate that. 

    It was interesting to read about all of the goose mother things Roz had to do. It’s nice that she was willing to take him swimming, even though water is really dangerous for her, and it was wonderful how she was able to help him with is flying. Brightbill is lucky to have her, and he is lucky to have the other goose group that is willing to show him some things. I did think it was surprising that the group wouldn’t take him in to raise him, but at least they are helping him swim and fly and migrate for the winter. Were you surprised when Brightbill left to migrate at the end of the section? Did you think it was surprising that he was able to leave Roz? 

    I liked reading about how the beavers helped Roz build a nest. It sounds like an incredible nest. I wonder if any of the other animals were jealous that she got such a cool building. I also really enjoyed reading about how the deer helped her with her garden. It was fun to see the animals using all of their talents. Could you believe the beavers were even able to make Roz a replacement foot? They are quite the craftsmen!

    Why do you think Brightbill was so curious to see the robot graveyard? Were you surprised that he eventually pressed Roz’s on/off button? I was really nervous that Roz would be different when she woke up. I was so relieved that it just took a minute for her to get back to herself. They were really brave to try that. I don’t know that I would have been so brave. 

    Are you excited to read the last section? Do you have any idea what will happen next? Do you think Brightbill will be different when he comes back from the winter away? Do you think the ship that Roz saw in this section will come back in the last section? 

    Before you go, check out the clip below of Brightbill learning to fly. Doesn’t it seem different from the way he learned to fly in the book? Do you like the way the scene was portrayed in the movie? 

    I can’t wait to hear your thoughts in the comments! I hope you’re able to finish the book for next week!

  • Congratulations to Southwest Ohio K-2 Read On! Winner Emma

    We want to give a heartfelt congratulations to Winters-Bellbrook patron Emma Naveau who won the Southwest Ohio K-2 Read On! Ohio award through OELMA (Ohio Educational Library Media Association) back in April. Winners are picked based on a love of reading and sharing their enthusiasm for books with others, and Emma is certainly enthusiastic about reading!

    Nominated by her Youth Services Librarian Abby Lionberger, Abby shared her nomination letter with us:

    Though she’s only in first grade, Emma Naveau is one of the most voracious readers I have at my library. Every two weeks, she comes straight back to the youth services desk and orders herself a hearty batch of new titles to take home. Her favorites are Dog Man (of which she’s finished the entire series, multiple times – on her own!), Grumpy Monkey (a favorite to share with her dad), and The Investigators. Her current obsession is the Babysitters Club graphic novel series.

    How do I know her favorites so well? Each visit she gives me a recap of her reading the last two weeks. She shares her favorites in the series she’s working on and her future plans – she’s told me she’s moved beyond Dog Man and is looking for more challenging reads, though she’ll still take me up on it if I have one to offer her. I’ve seen that I’m not the only one she loves to share her favorites with – when she ran into a dance class friend at the library, she spent the better part of ten minutes telling her about the best of the best in the world of graphic novels.

    We spend her entire library visit back at the desk pouring through the library catalog to see if we have something, anything, to satiate her appetite for reading. The problem is, she’s read almost everything our library system has to offer! I’ve been working on expanding my graphic novel collection in the last year, largely because I couldn’t keep up with her reading! When I read about this award through the Ohio Library Council’s newsletter, I knew that there was no better choice for my branch than our resident Graphic Novel Devourer, Emma Naveau.

    Congratulations, Emma! Keep being awesome & keep reading! 😃🏆📚🎉

  • The Wild Robot, Week 2

    Welcome to Week 2 of the Online Book Club discussion of The Wild Robot.

    What did you think of the first section? I didn’t expect to find myself rooting for a robot, but I definitely did root for Roz right from the start. It’s hard that she is so different from all of the animals. I hope they all decide to give her a chance, and I hope they decide that she really isn’t a monster. 

    What did you think was the most interesting thing about Roz? I thought it was so neat that she was able to change her body to adapt so quickly. She is learning things so quickly! I like that she is using the animals and their adaptations to teach herself how to survive on the island. I can’t imagine how overwhelmed Roz was by all of the differences and changes on the island. I think I would have been too scared to move, but Roz really worked hard to find shelter and stay safe. 

    The saddest thing about this section was how Roz accidentally killed the geese and crushed the eggs. She obviously would not have wanted to harm anything in the forest, so it was really unfortunate that she created such a disaster. Do you think the other animals will be upset with her once they hear about the accident? Will this cause them to be more cautious of her? What do you think will happen with the goose that hatched at the end of this section? It seems like it really believes that Roz is its mother, so it will be interesting to see how that impacts the story going forward. 

    Roz has made a couple of friends by the end of the section. Do you think they will stick around? She becomes friendly with Fink the fox after pulling the quills from his face, and she makes a connection with Pinktail after watching Pinktail play dead to evade a predator. Do you think these connections will be enough to endear Roz to the rest of the animals? 

    What do you think will happen in the next section? Are you curious to see what will happen to Roz and the gosling? 

    Before you go, check out author, Peter Brown’s, experience with writing a chapter book on his blog. It’s so cool to see his writing and editing process! And, check out the clip below to see how Roz’s awakening on the island played out on screen. 

    Thanks for following along this week! I can’t wait to hear what you thought of the first section. Make sure to leave a comment to let me know how you enjoyed the beginning of the book. We’ll discuss the next 26 chapters for next week, so make sure to read through chapter 54 before reading the next blog post. I hope to hear from you in the comments!

  • The Wild Robot, Week 1

    Welcome to Week 1 of the Online Book Club discussion of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. 

    The Online Book Club, if you’ve never joined us before, is a book discussion group that takes place entirely online. Each week, I write a new blog post that talks about different aspects of the book, and you can interact directly with me and other readers by leaving your comments. Check back each week and see what new topics we’re talking about.

    The Wild Robot is the story of a robot named Roz that washes up on shore on a remote island. At first, all of the animals that live on the island are scared of Roz, and she is unprepared for a wild life in the wilderness. Slowly, Roz learns to survive and begins to adapt to life with the animals, and she begins to make some animal friends. But, just as she feels connected to the island, her past comes back to haunt her, and she realizes that she might not be able to stay in her wild life forever. 

    If you want to follow along with us but you aren’t interested in reading the book, you can always watch the animated movie version. Check out the trailer above if you want to get a feel for the how the story plays out on screen. Feel free to still leave comments on the blog posts, even if you’re only watching the series and not reading the book. 

    We’ll be reading the first 27 chapters for next week, so make sure to read those before checking out the next post. I look forward to hearing from you in the comments!

  • Beavercreek Adult Take-and-Make: Patriotic Potholder

    Click here to reserve your kit:  https://greenelibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6866bb5794bf1f3c4e5ee2cc

    Included in your kit:

    2 pieces of patriotic fabric

    1 piece of batting

    Not included in your kit:

    scissors

    sewing machine or thread (if hand sewing)

    Instructions:

    Take one piece of fabric and layer it right side up on the piece of batting.  

    Sew the fabric to the batting in any pattern you like.  I went with a simple X, but you can use any quilt stitch or pattern.

    Next, layer the two pieces of fabric right sides together and pin.  Sew around the outside leaving a 3-4 inch open space.

    Turn the potholder right side out.  Turn in the edges of the open space and pin closed.

    Top stitch all the way around the potholder.  You’re done!