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Events for Adults Genealogy Anonymous Last Wednesday of each month@5p Memorial Book Room Come learn some tips and tricks to find those long-lost relatives. Are you related to anyone famous...or infamous? Learn how to find out! Dungeons and Dragons Saturdays - Sept. 7th, Oct. 5th, Nov. 2nd Cecilia’s Party – 1:00 - 2:30p Ezra’s Party – 3:30 - 4:45p Thursdays – Sept. 26th, Oct. 24th, Nov. 14th, Ezra’s Party – 6:15 - 7:45p | Teen Room Interested in joining the campaign? Contact the Ask Here Desk to sign up for a session! Comic Creators Fourth Wednesday of the Month@4p Meeting Room 1 Interested in graphic storytelling? Join us in creating comics! Work together on our group comic, or work on your own creation. From beginners to professionals, all are welcome. 17+ Anime and Manga Club First and Third Thursday of the Month@6:30p Auditorium Join us in the auditorium to watch anime, discuss manga, and share recommendations. This program is intended for patrons 14 years and older. Patrons 11 years and older may participate with written consent from their parent/ guardian. Lima Writers Saturday, September 7@2p Meeting Room 2 Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback, and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion: Write What You Don’t Know Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, September 14@1p-4p Meeting Room 2 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required and opens at 9a September 7. Sunny Sunflowers Coaster Kit Tuesday, September 17 Bring a little fall sunshine home with these Sunny Sunflower Coasters. Pick up a kit to make a set of four. Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+. Color Yourself Calm: Gnomes Friday, September 20@Noon Auditorium Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages featuring adorable gnomes. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack & drink. History of Witches Wednesday, September 25@6p Auditorium Grab your broom and join us as we sweep off the history of witches. Attendees get a spell-cial gift! We’re Talking About Coffee Here Monday, September 30@Noon Meeting Room 2 September 29 is National Coffee Day. Let’s talk about coffee – its history and why we love it. There will also be a variety of coffees to sample. Spooky Shelf Accessories Tuesday, October 1 Add your own flare and help decorate the library with your own spooky creations. Decorate precut Halloween classics like cats, ghosts, and witch hats to be laminated and added to our yearly decor! Lima Writers Saturday, October 5@2p Meeting Room 2 Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback, and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion: Developing Good Writing Habits. Craft Supply Swap Thursday, October 12@6p Memorial Book Room Calling all crafters! If you have craft supplies or tools that you’re looking to get rid of, come to the library and swap them with other crafters. Supplies must be in good condition, and all tools must work. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, October 12@1p-4p Auditorium Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16 and up. Registration required and opens at 9a October 5. Color Yourself Calm: Monsters Friday, October 18@Noon Auditorium We’re celebrating Halloween a little early with a selection of adult coloring pages featuring monsters. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack & drink. Adorable Owl Kit Saturday, October 19 Owls never looked so cute! Pick up kit to make a felt owl in time for Halloween. Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+. BINGO for Books: Series (Teen & Adult) Thursday, October 24@1p Memorial Book Room We’re playing BINGO with adult and teen book series. Who doesn’t love a good series? Play BINGO; win books. Author & Character Family Costume Party Wednesday, October 30@6p Auditorium Join us for a Halloween party library style! Crafts for all ages and snacks. Dress as your favorite author or book character and enter to win prizes for both adults and children! Registration required and opens at 9a October 2. Lima Writers Saturday, November 2@2p Meeting Room 2 Join your fellow writers to trade tips, get feedback, and discuss topics related to the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion: Choosing Your Words Veterans Day Cardmaking Friday, November 8@1p Meeting Room 2 We’re honoring our servicemen and women by making Veterans Day Cards. Cards will be donated to the Spencerville VFW. Registration is required and opens October 8. Play Reading Wednesday, November 13@6p Auditorium Come see local actors perform a staged reading of an outstanding play! Watch our social media in October for more details. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, November 16@1p-4p Auditorium Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16 and up. Registration required and opens at 9a November 9. Color Yourself Calm: Costumes/ Fashion Friday, November 15@Noon Auditorium Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages featuring clothing from the past and some out of this world costumes. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack & drink. Allen County Natural History Monday, November 18@6:00p Meeting Room 2 Allen County has been on a map for around 200 years, but nature has been doing its thing for much longer than that! The story of natural history in this area is tremendous and diverse. Join a naturalist from JAMPD for an overview of the history of our area from a natural perspective. On hand will be a selection of books on this topic for your further learning! Register by Nov. 17. Give Thanks Garland Kit Thursday, November 21 How do canning jar lids turn into a fun Thanksgiving craft? Pick up a kit and find out. Limit of 2 kits per person ages 16+. Fifth Third Financial Education Series: Meeting Rm. 1 4p - 5p Sept 18: Identity Protection Oct 16: Saving and Budgeting Nov 20: Basic Estate Planning
Mad About Mad Libs Monday, October 21@9a-7p Drop in to have fun with Mad Libs. For ages 6-12. Let’s Make a Photo Holder Monday, October 28@6p Join us in making a photo holder using a rock, wire, and beads. For ages 6-12. Registration begins October 21. Scribble Art Tuesday, October 29@10a-7p Drop in to find out what you can do with scribble art. For ages 3-12. Make Your Own Puzzle Tuesday, November 5@6p Auditorium Join us to design and decorate your own puzzle. For ages 3-12. Registration begins October 29. Paper Airplane Building Contest Tuesday, November 12-Friday, November 15 Show off your paper building skills by designing a paper airplane, flying it, and seeing if you can set the Youth Services record! For ages 3-12. A Turkey Treat Wednesday, November 20@10a-5p Make a turkey donut treat. While supplies last. For ages 2-12. Events for Kids & Family Toy of the Day Wednesdays@9a-7p September 4 October 2 November 6 Drop in anytime from 9a-7p to play with the toy of the day that we have set out in Youth Services. Baby-Toddler Story Time Tuesdays@10a September 10 & 24 October 8 & 22 November 5 & 19 Join us for some fun stories, songs, and more. This program is geared towards children ages birth-2. Family Friday Story Time Fridays@10a September 13 & 27 October 11 & 25 November 8 & 22 Join us for some fun stories, songs, and more. This program is geared towards children ages 3-5. Nighty Night Story Time Wednesdays@6p September 18 October 16 November 13 Join us in the evening for some fun stories, songs, and more. This program is geared towards children ages 3-5. Dot Art Wednesday, September 11@10a-7p Drop in to make dot-to-dot pictures. For ages 4-12. Fall Leaves Tuesday, September 17@10a-7p Drop in to make fall leaf crafts. For ages 3-12. * All programs take place in Youth Services unless otherwise noted. Caregivers should attend programs with child. Spots requiring registration will be held for 10 minutes past start time, then will be opened to walk-ins. Crayon Scavenger Hunt Monday, Sept. 23-Saturday, Sept. 28 Drop in anytime this week to find all the different colored crayons hidden around Youth Services. Movie Night and Popcorn Bar Thursday, September 26@6p Auditorium Join us for a movie and popcorn. Popcorn is limited to one bowl per person. Magnet Play Day Monday, September 30@9a-7p Drop in to play and create with magnets. For ages 3-12. Paint a Pumpkin Tuesday, October 8@6p Auditorium Celebrate fall by painting a pumpkin. For ages 4-12. Registration begins October 1. Halloween Stickers Tuesday, October 15@10a-7p Drop in to make a Halloween sticker picture. For ages 3-12. Fall String Art Thursday, October 17@6p Meeting Room 2 Create a piece of fun, fall string art! For ages 6-12. Registration begins October 10. Saturday Crafternoon Saturday, October 19@9-11a Memorial Book Room Drop in to make some fun crafts. For ages 2-12. Registration begins October 12. Pajama Party Thursday, November 21@6p Meeting Room 2 Join us for a pajama party while playing classic slumber party games and activities, all in our coziest PJs. For ages 5-12. Registration begins November 14. Let’s Decorate a Wooden Box Monday, November 25@6p Join us in decorating a wooden box with rubbing decals and paint markers. For ages 6-12. Registration begins November 18. Take the Lego Challenge Tuesday, November 26@10a-7p Create with Legos by completing a variety of challenges. For ages 3-12.
Teen Events Book Clubs Book Club books are available for pickup at the library. Dust Child by Nguyen Phan Que Mai Tuesday, Sept. 17@4p Memorial Book Room The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King Tuesday, Oct. 15@4p Memorial Book Room Grab Bags September 3rd 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Was there a program that you really liked and want to do again? Nice! I probably have supplies left and you can recreate the program! Mario Party September 10th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Let’s have a Mario Party! Pick your character and play a ‘board game’ and mini games! Pizza Sandwiches September 17th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Back again! Join us and make a delicious pizza sandwich! Q-Tip Crossbows September 24th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Make your own mini-crossbow from q-tips and rubber bands! Amazing Race October 1st 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Can you beat the challenges and make your way around the world? Lego Challenge – Disaster Island October 8th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot The first of a series of building challenges. Build up an island, then figure out how to survive a disaster! Nerf Night October 15th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot It’s another Nerf night! Lego Challenge – Wind Racers October 22nd 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot The next Lego challenge. Can you build the fastest wind powered car? Page Turners This book group reads a variety of titles and has two different meeting times to choose from. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Wednesday, Sept. 18@1p or 5p Auditorium How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu Wednesday, Oct. 16@1p or 5p Auditorium The Last Ranger by Peter Heller Wednesday, Nov. 20@1p or 5p Auditorium Happy Bookers This long-standing book group reads a variety of titles including fiction and non-fiction. Silent Book Club NEW! A book club where you read what YOU want to read! Each month, the club will meet at different locations. Bring along the book you’re currently reading, one that’s been on your list for awhile, or a recommendation from a friend. Discussion is not expected, just a good time! Frankentoys October 29th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot You’ve seen Toy Story, right? Wanna be like Sid and Frankenstein some toys? Then this night will be perfect! Build your own original toys from pieces and parts! Lego Challenge – Landmarks November 5th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot The challenge this time? Copy world famous landmarks with Lego bricks! Dream Catcher or Tree of Life November 12th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Weave your own Dream Catcher or Tree of life! Lego Challenge – Zip Line November 19th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Can you build a zip line carriage that will make it all the way across the Teen Spot lounge? Test your building skills! Magazine Mosaics November 26th 6:30-7:45 Teen Spot Create a mosaic art piece from magazine and comic book pages. Teen Drop In Thursdays 3-4:30 Just come and chill out. Want to make some art? Awesome! Want to play some video games? Have at it! Want to just listen to music and look at your Instagram? No problem! Sept. 19 9:30-10:30a The Meeting Place on Market 220 W. Market St. 6:30-7:30p Lima Library Quiet Room 9:30-10:30a Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe 311 E Market St. Oct. 17 6:30-7:30p Lima Library Quiet Room Nov. 21 6:30-7:30p Lima Library Quiet Room 9:30-10:30a TBD- Watch our social media for updates!
Branch Events Cairo Elida Adult & Teen Crafting Monday, September 9@2p We will be making book page magnets. Make at the branch or “Take & Make” at home. Storytime Wednesday, September 11 & 25 @11:30a All ages are welcome. Join us for stories, crafts and some fun surprises. Spirograph Day Thursday, September 19@5p We will have everything you need to make your “Work of Art” with spirograph gears. “Make Your Own Mask” Station October 1-31 We will have everything you need to decorate a mask for the Community Masquerade or your own Halloween festivities Medicare 101 October 1@2p Allen County Council on Aging will present an informative session on Medicare. Storytime Wednesday, October 9 & 23 @11:30a All ages are welcome. Join us for stories, crafts and some fun surprises. Be Thankful! Starting November 1, pick up your Thankful Jar “Take & Make” craft bag and start counting your blessings from now to Thanksgiving. Supplies are limited. Adult and Teen craft Monday, November 4@2p Diamond Dot Art Make Diamond Dot Art at the branch or “Take & Make” at home. Supplies are limited. Kids Take and Make September, October, and November Free take and make craft kits for kids, while supplies last. Teen DIY September, October, and November Craft kits are available at the beginning of each month, while supplies last. Adult Craft Kit: October Drop in for a free take and make craft kit: while supplies last. Nails to “Fall” For Monday, September 9@4p Adults, get ready to pamper those nails with Stacie! Sign up now to secure your spot. Pioneer Living Tuesday, September 17@Noon Sarah Rish from the Allen County Museum is gearing up to give a crash course in Pioneer living through a hands-on exhibit. Get ready for a wild history adventure! Registration is required. Adult Tea Party Thursday, October 3@4p Adults, get ready to sip tea with Kathleen at her fancy tea party! Just make sure to RSVP ahead of time. Johnny Appleseed Fall Fun Thursday, October 10@Noon Join us for a wild ride with nature guru Doreen, as she unravels the mysteries of autumn adventures with leaves and critters! Don’t forget to sign up! Magnetic Play! Thursday, November 14 from 11:30a-2p Families, drop in for a magnetic playdate filled with fun free play! Storytime Wednesday, November 13@11:30a All ages are welcome. Join us for stories, crafts and some fun surprises. Kids Paint with Stickers Thursday, November 21@5p We will be “painting” Thanksgiving pictures with stickers. In-person or “Take & Make.” Supplies are limited. Johnny Appleseed Parks November 27@11:30a JAMPD Naturalist Doreen will be at the Cairo Branch. What will she bring this time? Open to all ages. Painting with Premier Paint & Sip Studio Wednesday, November 20 from 4-6p Adults, come in and paint a winter scene with Kathy. Registration is required. Reading Between the Spines Book Club Join us for a fun book discussion! The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth Tuesday, Sept. 24@5p The Gown by: Jennifer Robson Tuesday, Oct. 22@5p This Tender Land by: William K. Kruger Tuesday, Nov. 26@5p Reading Café Book Club Join us on the 2nd Wednesday for a book discussion. The Girls With No Names by: Serena Burdick Wednesday, Sept. 11@3p The Wife Upstairs by: Rachel Hawkins Wednesday, Oct. 9@3p These Tangled Vines by: Julianne MacLean Wednesday, Nov. 13@3p
Lafayette Spencerville Adult/Teen Take-Home Kits Stop by and grab a take-home activity to enjoy at your convenience. Discover new activities every month. September: Birthday Card Craft October: Paint by Number Art November: Thankful Jar Kids Take and Make Kits Tuesday, September 3 & November 5 Drop in on the first Tuesday of the month to grab a craft kit to go. While supplies last. All Ages Open Craft: Leaf Bowls Tuesday, September 10 Drop in to make a leaf bowl with balloons and craft leaves. All ages welcome. Zoo Story Time Wednesday, September 11@11a Join us for a zoo themed, all ages story time. Read books, make a craft and take home a prize for attending. Adult Silent Book Club Tuesday, September 17, October 15, & November 26 from 5-6p Bring your own book and read with us. No participation or sign-up required, just come enjoy some company, coffee, snacks and whatever good book you’re reading. Teen/Adult Craft- Reading Journal Tuesday, September 24 Come make a reading journal to keep track of your current reads, write reviews and track the ratings of books you’ve been reading all in one cute notebook! While supplies last. Open Play September 26: LEGO’s October 24: Cars and Trucks November 21: Magnatiles Drop in between 11am-2pm for play time! Toys, games, and coloring activities will be available for little ones. Kids visiting can receive a prize related to the theme of the month. Parents are required to stay and supervise their children. Story Time Friday, September 6@10:30a Join us for story time and a picnic at the park! iGen Wednesday, September 11@3p Teens are invited to visit the library after school for a snack and to make their own pennant. Beyond the Books Tuesday, September 17@4:30p Don’t know what to make for dinner? Come to the library and make your own dinner decision dice. For adults only. Free Time Friday Friday, September 20@10:30a Join us for barnyard animal playtime. For ages 5 and under. iGen Wednesday, September 25@3p Teens are welcome to visit the library for a snack, us the VR headset and make Perler Bead creations. Story Time Friday, October 4@10:30a Join us as we read and learn about firefighters and firetrucks. iGen Wednesday, October 9@3p Teens can stop by the library and participate in the Minute to Win It challenges for their chance to win a prize! Beyond the Books Tuesday, October 15@4:30p Bring a friend and make eye catching paintings with squeegees. Free Time Friday Friday, October 18@10:30a Join us for Little People and vehicles playtime. For kids 5 and under. iGen Wednesday, October 23@3p Teens are welcome to stop by and play board games or with our VR headset. 2nd Wednesday Book Club Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a book chat. Kids Take and Make: Acorn Friend Tuesday, October 1 Stop in on to grab a fall-themed paper acorn craft. While supplies last. Story Time Wednesday, October 9@11a Join us for stories, crafts and a snack. All ages are welcome. Teen/Adult Open Game Day Wednesday, October 16 Come by and join fellow patrons in playing board games available for the day. Enjoy complimentary hot beverages! Gratitude Tree October 15th - November 27th Help us decorate our bulletin board for fall when you stop at the library. Write down what you’re most thankful for to get into the season of giving. It will be put on the board to encourage others! Teen/Adult Craft Tuesday, October 22, November 19 Stop in at any point in the day to make a craft at the library. Supplies provided, new craft every month. While supplies last. All Ages Kindness Bingo November 5th-27th Stop into the library to pick up a kindness bingo sheet. All ages welcome to join in this activity. Each bingo received will earn you a small prize! Story Time Wednesday, November 13@11a Join us for stories, crafts and a snack. All ages are welcome. Oculus by Appointment Call us and set up an appointment to use our Oculus Quest! Ages 12 and up are invited to make an hour-long appointment. The Five Star Weekend by: Elin Hilderbrand Wednesday, Sept. 11@10:30a I Let You Go by: Clare Mackintosh Wednesday, Oct. 9@10:30a Tobacco Wives by: Adele Myers Wednesday, Nov. 13@10:30a Story Time Friday, November 1@10:30a Join us for Cookie Monster story time. Yum! Yum! Yum! iGen Wednesday, November 13@3p Teens are invited to visit the library, have a snack, and make holiday snow globes. Free Time Friday Friday, November 15@10:30a Join us for playtime with our pretend kitchen toys. For ages 5 and under. Beyond the Books Tuesday, November 19@4:30p In need of extra trivets for Thanksgiving? Stop by the library and make your own trivets. iGen Wednesday, November 27@3p Teens are welcome to stop by and play with our VR headset.
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