June - August 2025 650 W. Market Street Lima, OH 45801 419.228.5113 | www.limalibrary.com Monday - Thursday 9a-8p Friday - Saturday 9a-5p Summer Edition Book COLOR WORLD OUR Summer Reading June 7 - July 26 2025
Events for Adults Summer Reading! June 7 - July 26 Color your world with Summer Reading! Every book read is an entry for prizes. See the Ask Here Desk for details & entry forms. 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! Anime and Manga Club 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month @6:30pm Auditorium Join us the first and third Thursday of the month to watch anime, discuss manga, and share recommendations. This program is intended for patrons 14 years+. Patrons 11 years+ may participate with written consent from their parent/guardian. Knit & Crochet Club Mondays@6p Auditorium June 2, 16, & 30 July 14 & 28 August 11 (Meeting Room 2) & 25 Knitters & crocheters of all ages and abilities are meeting together to create projects, learn from each other, and hang out. Pride Month Bingo June 2 - 30 Ask Here Desk Join LPL as we celebrate Pride Month with a fantastic Bingo! Every Bingo! is worth an entry for a great prize. See the Ask Here Desk for Bingo! cards and more details. English Class Saturdays @10a June 7 - August 30 Memorial Book Room Polish your English skills with this beginner English class taught by former English teacher Sandra Liechty. Lima Writers Your Writing Influence: June 7@2p Elements of Culture: July 5@2p Punctuation!: August 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. Ballroom-Waltz Tuesday, June 10@6:30p Auditorium Dance instructor Timothy Frost will be here to teach the romantic art of the waltz! Registration opens June 3. Songs and the Stories Behind Them Wednesday, June 11@6p Meeting Room 1 Starting in the 1960s, learn about the stories that inspired some of the most well-known songs in music history by bands like: The Beatles, Elton John, Bush and more. Video Game Art History Thursday, June 12@6p Memorial Book Room Learn about the different generations of video game graphics and the programming innovations that made them possible. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, June 14@12-4p Auditorium Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required & opens June 7@9a. World Fairy Tales Wednesday, June 18@3p Memorial Book Room We’re exploring fairy tales from different cultures. Fairy-size snacks & drinks will be provided. Registration is required and opens June 11. Craft Kit Flower Fairies: Wednesday, June 20 Thank You Cards: Friday, July 11 Fall Wreath: Tuesday, August 12 Pick up a craft kit and get to crafting! Limit of 2 kits per person age 16+. Color Our World! Paint by Sticker Tuesday, June 24@1p Meeting Room 2 If you’re a crafter, art lover, puzzle fan, or more, you can join us to create colorful art one sticker at a time! This program is intended for adults. Registration opens June 17. A World of Flavor Allspice: Wednesday, June 25@12p Sumac: Wednesday, July 30@12p Celery Seed: Wednesday, August 27@12p Meeting Room 2 Explore flavorful spices from around the world! Learn the histories of and get new recipes for spices used from Mexico to Norway to Japan and beyond! Trivia: Name that Tune-Movie Soundtracks Wednesday, June 25@6:30p Meeting Room 2 Think you know your movie soundtracks? Put your tunes to the test with our movie soundtrack trivia. Winner gets a $50 restaurant gift card! Color Yourself Calm Fairies: Friday, June 27@Noon Beaches: Friday, July 25@Noon Birds in Flight: Friday, August 29@Noon Auditorium Join us for a selection of adult coloring pages featuring fairies. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a snack & drink. Summer Photo Contest 2025 July 1-July 31 Send us your photos for a chance to win! Categories: Nature & Architecture. Judging by Art/Space Lima. Winners announced August 5. See library website for details. A(I)rts Wednesday, July 9@6p Memorial Book Room Artificial intelligence has become unavoidable on the internet and on new devices. Join the Library’s tech tutors for a discussion on what AI is, how it’s being used in the arts, and the controversies surrounding it. Ballroom-Swing! Thursday, July 10@6:30p Auditorium Jump and Jive with dance instructor Timothy Frost and get ready to swing! Registration opens July 3. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, July 12@12p-4p Auditorium Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required and opens July 5@9a. BINGO for Books: Books with Red, White, or Blue in the Title Thursday, July 17@1p Memorial Book Room We’re playing BINGO with books that have the words “red,” “white,” or “blue” in the titles. Play BINGO; win books. Color Our World! “Stained Glass” Sun Catchers Tuesday, July 22@1p Memorial Book Room Create colorful “stained glass” sun catchers, with a variety of shapes and colors to choose from! This program is intended for adults. Registration opens July 15. Trivia-Broadway! Wednesday, July 23 @6:30p Meeting Room 2 Test your knowledge of the lights of old Broadway, play to win a $50 restaurant gift certificate! Basic Phone and Computer Safety Wednesday, August 6@6 Memorial Book Room Learn basic phone and computer practices to help protect yourself from viruses and scams. Bob Ross Painting Class Saturday, August 9@12-4p Meeting Room 2 Certified Bob Ross instructor Judith Tolhurst will instruct. Adults 16+. Registration required and opens August 2@9a. Opioid Overdose: A Conversation with Sarah Misiakiewicz Thursday, August 14 @6p Memorial Book Room Join Allen County Public Health for a conversation on opioid overdose in our community. Participants will have option to be trained to respond to a suspected opioid overdose & receive a free Narcan kit. Registration is required and opens July 16. Trivia: Weird History Wednesday, August 20@6:30p Meeting Room 2 Love kooky, wild, macabre history? Play our weird history trivia and win! Winner gets a $50 restaurant gift card!
Make Your Own Beach Ball Tuesday, July 8@3p Auditorium Decorate a beach ball to take home and play with. For ages 5-12. Registration begins July 1. Shark Day at the Library Thursday, July 10@4p Memorial Book Room Discover and learn about sharks with crafts and activities. For ages 4-11. Registration begins June 26. Drawing Fun Monday, July 14@1-7p Drop in to do fun drawing activities. For ages 2-12. National Give Something Away Day Tuesday, July 15@11a-7p Drop in to make something little to give away to someone. For ages 2-12. Summer String Art Thursday, July 17@6p Auditorium Create a piece of summer-themed string art. For ages 5-12. Registration begins July 10. Worm Day Wednesday, July 23@12-7p Drop in to do fun activities with gummy worms, string worms, and fake worms. For ages 2-12. Active Art Thursday, July 24@10a Outside behind Library Garage Create art using water guns filled with paint. If it is raining this will be held in the Auditorium. For ages 3-12. Registration begins July 10. Scooby-Doo Where Are You? Saturday, July 26@10a-12p Auditorium Are you a Scooby-Doo fan? If so, drop in for fun activities involving our favorite dog detective. For ages 4-12. Events for Kids & Family Summer Library Club Kickoff Saturday, June 7@10a-12p Auditorium To celebrate the start of our Summer Library Club, drop in to create your own puzzle piece to help decorate the wall outside of the Youth Services Department, hunt for items on our many scavenger hunt backdrops, and pick up your reading log. For ages birth-12. Diorama Contest June 9 - July 31 Create your favorite scene from your favorite book inside a box. We will judge them the week of August 4 and the top three will win a prize. For ages 6-12. Let’s Paint a Planter Monday, June 9 @6p Auditorium Join us to paint a planter for a plant. Registration begins June 2. For ages 6-12. Paint Like a Master Workshop Tuesday, June 10@4p Auditorium Paint like Michelangelo, lying down and painting above you. Registration starts May 27. For ages 3-12. Baby-Toddler Story Time Tuesdays@10a June 10 & 24 July 8 & 22 August 5 Join us for fun stories, songs, and more. This program is geared towards ages birth-2. Tie-Dye Teddy Bears Wednesday, June 11@10a Meeting Room 2 Join us for a Tie-Dye Teddy Bear Workshop. Registration begins June 4. For ages 3-8. Family Friday Story Time Fridays@10a June 13 & 27 July 11 & 25 August 8 Join us for fun stories, songs, and more. This program is geared towards ages 3-5. * 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. Be An Author and Illustrator June 16 - July 25 Sign up at the Youth Services desk to get a blank book and write your own story with illustrations. Bring your finished book back and get an extra entry into the Summer Reading Club Grand Prize Drawing. For ages 6-12. While supplies last. Summer Squeegee Art Monday, June 16@3p Auditorium Make a piece of art with paint and a squeegee! Registration begins June 9. For ages 5-12. Baby-Toddler Play Time Tuesdays@10a Auditorium June 17 July 1 & 15 & 29 Join us for an hour of free play and social time. For ages birth-2. Paper Birds Wednesday, June 18@9a-4p Drop in to make paper birds with different materials. For ages 3-12. World Fairy Tales Wednesday, June 18@3p Memorial Book Room Every culture has its share of fairy tales. We’re exploring fairy tales from different cultures. Fairy-size snacks and drinks will be provided. For families of all ages. Registration begins June 11-17. Make a Mosaic Stone Friday, June 20@3:30p Meeting Room 2 Make a colorful mosaic stone. For ages 5-11. Registration begins July 10. Colorful Summer Crafts Tuesday, June 24@12-7p Make colorful crafts to take home. For ages 2-12. Summer Sand Art Wednesday, June 25@10a Auditorium Design your own bottle of colorful sand art. For ages 4-10. Registration begins June 18. Root Beer Float Day Tuesday, July 29@3-5p Enjoy a root beer float with us! For ages 5-12. While supplies last. Colorful Tape Day Tuesday, August 5@11a-7p Drop in to create pictures with colorful tape. For ages 2-12. Paint a Fairy House Wednesday, August 6@1p Meeting Room 2 Join us in painting a ceramic fairy house. For ages 8-12. Registration begins July 30. Bluey Day at the Library Thursday, August 7@4p Memorial Book Room Are you a fan of Bluey? If so, join us as we play games and do activities all about our favorite character, Bluey! For ages 2-8. Registration begins July 24. Minecraft Play Day Monday, August 11@9a-5p Drop in to play Minecraft in real life, no video game! For ages 5-12. 3-D Art Wednesday, August 13@10a-7p Drop in to create 3-D art with a variety of supplies. For ages 3-12. Cat Party Saturday, August 16@10a-12p Auditorium It’s a cat paartyy! If you love cats, drop in to join us for fun activities celebrating our favorite pet! For ages 3-12. Beach Day Monday, August 18@1-7p Drop in for fun in the sun at the library. For ages 3-12. Baby Rave Friday, August 22@10a in Auditorium Enjoy music and dancing with your little one. For ages birth-5. National Dog Day Tuesday, August 26@9a-7p Drop in to celebrate National Dog Day with crafts and activities. For ages 2-12.
Teen Events Book Clubs All Over but the Shoutin’ by Rick Bragg Tuesday, June 17@4p Memorial Book Room Masks Tuesday, June 3@6:30p Design a paper mâché mask to frighten or delight. Summer Reading June 7 - July 26 Read books to win prizes! Find teen slips on the end cap in the Teen Section. Want extra entries? Return a book review to the Ask Here desk and recieve an extra try at a Grand Prize! Pizza Sandwiches Tuesady, June 10@6:30p Back again! Make a tasty grilled pizza sandwich. Sip & Paint Tuesdy, June 17@6:30p I’ll make a tasty fruit punch; you drink it while painting a picture. Nebula Jars Tuesday, June 24th@6:30p Capture a little bit of outer space in a jar. 3D Paper Rooms Tuesday, July 1@6:30p Design a 3D pop up room – what kind of room? Any kind you want! Mixed Media Infinity Cards Tuesday, July 8@6:30p Create a changing picture that can go in an infinite loop. Grilled Cheese Tuesday, July 15@6:30p Come hungry and make yourself a grilled cheese sandwich. Giant Battleship Tuesday, July 22@6:30p Come play the classic game – but on a bigger scale than ever before! Playing Card Sketchbook Tuesday, July 29@6:30p Make a one-of-a-kind book using playing cards! Page Turners The Last Hour Between World by Melissa Caruso Fantasy Wednesday, August 20@5:30p Auditorium Happy Bookers Simple Book Binding Tuesday, August 5@6:30p Learn how to make a simple hand-made book, from start to finish. Balloon Tennis Tuesday, August 12@6:30p Play around in the Teen Spot – how long can you keep a balloon off the floor? Stress Balls Tuesday, August 19@6:30p Make a little stress ball to squeeze away life’s little stresses. Ice Cream Sundaes Tuesday, August 26@6:30p I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come make a sundae to beat the summer heat! Dungeons & Dragons for Teens! June & July: 1st & 4th Thursdays of the month from 4-5p August 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 4-5p Online Author Talks Want to hear more from your favorite authors? Browse our summer roster of authors and register for these on-line talks (or revisit them at your convience) by scanning the QR code or visiting limalibrary. com/content/author-talks. Silent Book Club Bring your own book to read! Discussion is not expected. June 12 6:30-7:30p | Lima Library | Quiet Room The Keeper of Lost Thing by Ruth Hogan Tuesday, July 15@4p Memorial Book Room Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh Tuesday, August 198@4p Memorial Book Room Starter Villain by John Scalzi Sci-Fi Wednesday, June 8@5:30p Auditorium The Elias Network by Simon Gervais Thriller Wednesday, July 16@5:30p Auditorium July 17 August 21 6:30-7:30p | Lima Library | Quiet Room 6:30-7:30p | Lima Library | Quiet Room Branch Book Clubs Elida | Reading Café Book Club Lafayette | Adult Silent Book Club Spencerville | 2nd Wednesday Book Club Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand Wednesday, June 11@10:30 A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon Wednesday, July 9@10:30a Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella Wednesday, August 13@10:30a Thursday, June 26@5p Thursday, July 31@5p Thursday, August 28@5p Don’t Believe It by Charlie Donlea Wednesday, June 11@3p How To Read a Book by Monica Wood Wednesday, July 9@3p The One by John Marrs Wednesday, August 13@3p
Branch Events Cairo Elida Summer Reading: Color Our World! June 7 - July 26 Children, teens and adults are encouraged to join our free summer reading program! Read books, attend fun events and earn chances to win grand prizes! Dinner Dice Monday, June 9@4p This dice is perfect for anyone who spends hours trying to decide what’s for dinner. Stop at the Cairo Branch to make your own. This is an in-person program. Road Trip Kit Tuesday, June 10 Summer is prime time for an epic road trip! Starting June 10th, adults can drop in & grab a kit to up the adventure on the road. Artwork Wednesday Book Ends: June 11@11:30a Pre-Printed Art: July 2@11:30a Tic Tac Toe: July 9@11:30a Zentangle: July 16@11:30a Gel Plate Painting: July 23@11:30a This program provides plenty of space for people to explore their artistry! FrankenSTEM Monday, June 16@5p This show helps students learn why STEM subjects are so important to the modern world. Best for kids in grades 3rd-8th. Johnny Appleseed Park @ the Library! Wednesday, June 18@11:30a Join us for stories, crafts, and fun surprises. All ages are welcome. Animal Adoption Wednesday June 25@11:30a Let’s learn about animals! You can also adopt a stuffed animal of your very own. Friend Request Monday, July 14@5p Friend Request explores the good and bad parts of social media and online culture. Best for kids in grades 4th-8th. Mocktails and Masterpieces Tuesday, July 15 Shake things up with a mocktail mix and a simple art project for your very own paint and sip at home! Adults are invited to grab this take-home kit starting July 15th. Kids Take and Make: June Free take and make craft kits for kids. While supplies last. Teen DIY July and August Craft kits are available at the beginning of each month, while supplies last. Mystery Play Monday, June 2@11a Monday, July 7@11a Monday, August 4@11a Drop in on the first Monday of each month and enjoy free play. New toys each month. Parents must supervise their children. Summer Reading: Color Our World! June 7 - July 26 Children, teens and adults are encouraged to join our free summer reading program! Read books, attend fun events and earn chances to win grand prizes! Art Space Lima @ Elida! Tuesday, June 3@Noon Art Space Lima is rolling in with fun for the whole family. Don’t forget to sign up. Reverse Coloring Kit Thursday, June 5 Tap into your inner Picasso with just a black marker! This kit is perfect for adults and teens looking to flex those doodle muscles. Drop in and pick one up starting June 5. Road Trip Kit Tuesday, June 10 Summer is prime time for an epic road trip! Starting June 10th, adults can drop in & grab a kit to up the adventure on the road. Balloon Art Thursday, June 12@Noon Get ready for a riot of fun with Ed Haines and the VFW Clown Unit! They will be twisting up balloon animals for the little ones and it’s going to be a blast! Registration required. Pirates vs Cowboys Story Time June 17@11:30a The Caravan is back this summer, bringing the epic showdown of Pirates vs. Cowboys! Join us for an adventure filled with games and activities inspired by the book. Registration is required. Perfect for little adventurers aged 4 to 12! Movie Monday Monday, June 23@2p Monday, July 21@2p Monday, August 18@2p Gather the fam and bring your favorite snacks! Registration is required. ABC’s of Nature w/ Johnny Appleseed Thursday, June 26@Noon Doreen from Johnny Appleseed is swinging by! Kids can snap stunning pics and transform them into fabulous alphabet art! Registration is required. Shark Party Kit Thursday, July 3 Shark Week is chomping in from July 6-13 and we’ve got a fin-tastic Shark Party kit packed with games and activities for families. It’s going to be jawsome! Allen County Museum: Rocks, Minerals & Fossils Tuesday, July 8@Noon Have a rockin’ good time with the Allen County Museum and their traveling trunks of treasures! They will be bringing all kinds of specimens. Registration is required. Mocktails and Masterpieces Tuesday, July 15 Shake things up with a mocktail mix and a simple art project! Adults are invited to drop in and grab this take-home kit starting July 15th while supplies last. Cheers to creativity! Paint and Sip with Premier Studio Wednesday, July 16@3p Adults join us for a fun-filled evening of painting a canvas masterpiece. Registration is required. Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Wednesday, July 23@3p Join Marybeth from the Alzheimer’s Association to learn about research on diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Back to School Teacher Kits Monday, August 11 Hey, teachers (PreK+) Stop by the library to grab this kit, packed with everything you need to kick off a new school year! While supplies last. Stuffed Animal Hospital Thursday, August 14@Noon Grab your stuffed animal pal and bring them to our stuffed animal hospital! You’ll get your own stethoscope and a shiny clean bill of health for your critter. Registration is required. Adult Bingo Thursday, August 21@3p Join us for an adult bingo night! Please register in order to participate. Crafts for the Uncrafty Thursday, August 28@4p Crafts for the creatively challenged! Perfect for adults who think glue sticks are a mystery. Registration is required. Summer Reading Bash! Monday, July 28 from 2 - 4p Join us for the End of Summer Reading Bash. At this event, families will enjoy outside activities such as the splash zone, JAMPD BEETLE, and a cool treat! Perfect Craft Monday, August 4 A craft for adults who are not crafty. Either make in person or “Take & Make”. Back to School Teacher Kits Monday, August 11 Hey, teachers (PreK+)! Stop by the library to grab your Back-to-School kit, packed with everything you need to kick off a fabulous new school year! Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out! Gus Goes Green Wednesday, August 13@11:30a This show is designed to encourage young people to help the Earth through recycling, energy conservation and creative thinking. Best for kids in grades Kindergarten – 5th. Healthy Living for your Brain and Body Thursday, August 21@3p Join Marybeth from the Alzheimer’s Association to learn about research on diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. She will provide handson tools to create a healthy aging plan. Reading Between the Spines Book Club Join us for a fun book discussion! The Taster by: V.S. Alexander Tuesday, July 22@5p These Tangled Vines by: Julianne Maclean Tuesday, June 24@5p The Fort by: Gordon Korman Tuesday, Aug. 27@5p
Lafayette Spencerville Adult Take-Home Kits June: Road Trip Kit July: Mocktails & Masterpieces Kit August: Reverse Coloring Kit Stop by at the beginning of each month and grab a take-home activity to enjoy at your convenience. Kids Take and Make Kits Tuesday, June 3, July 1, August 5 Drop in on the first Tuesday of the month to grab a craft kit to go. While supplies last. Tiny Art Show Submissions June 3 - 12 Stop in to pick up a canvas to paint at home or at the library! When finished, bring the canvas back to be displayed and judged by fellow patrons. The winner will receive an art prize. Ages 10+ are welcome to join! Summer Reading: Color Our World! June 7 - July 26 Children, teens and adults are encouraged to join our free summer reading program! Read books, attend fun events and earn chances to win grand prizes! Story Time Wednesday, June 18@11a (wear old clothes) Wednesday, July 16@11a (wear favorite color) Wednesday, August 20@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 10 and up are invited to make an hour-long appointment. Eraser Carving June 10 - 12 Are you interested in making your very own stamp? Join us to learn how to design and carve your own erasers. Ages 12 and up are welcome to participate. Anyone under eighteen must have adult supervision. Reimagining Book Covers June 17 - 19 Artists unite! Stop in to design a new dust cover for your favorite book. It’s recommended you bring a personal copy, but it is not necessary. All ages welcome. Tiny Art Show Judging June 17 - 26 Stop in to pick your favorite tiny art submission! All ages are welcome to participate in choosing their favorite. Summer Reading Celebration Monday, June 2 Let’s make our world brighter! Stop by the Spencerville Branch to pick up your summer reading packets and other exciting goodies. Squeegee Painting Wednesday, June 4@3p Join us at the library and let your creativity run wild with squeegees. Old clothes recommended. Summer Reading: Color Our World! June 7 - July 26 Children, teens and adults are encouraged to join our free summer reading program! Read books, attend fun events and earn chances to win grand prizes! Road Trip Kit Monday, June 10 Summer is here, and that means it’s prime time for an epic road trip! Starting June 10th, adults can drop in and grab a kit to rev up the adventure on the open road. Sand Art Wednesday, June 11@3p Stop by the library and make your own sand art creations. Cooking Caravan: Story Stew Tuesday, June 17@3pm The Caravan returns! Part rebus story, part Madlib, part Choose Your Own Adventure, part recipe, this ridiculous journey teaches participants the essential elements of a story using an enormous and everchanging “book”. Recommended for ages 5-12. Registration required. JAMPD’s Nature ABCs Wednesday, June 25@3p Doreen from Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will be educating kids about their Nature ABCs. Registration required. Suncatchers Wednesday, July 2@3p Visit the library and decorate your own suncatchers. It’s guaranteed to brighten up your day. DIY Playdough Wednesday, July 9@3p Have you ever wanted to make your own playdough? Now’s your chance. Stop by and make your own. Teen and Adult Craft Woven Bookmark/Bracelet: June 24 - 26 Embroidery: July 22 - 24 Bullet Journaling: August 19 - 21 Are you interested in picking up a new, easy project? Join us at the Lafayette Library to make your own! Ages 10 and up are welcome to participate, while supplies last. Post It Art Display July 1 - 31 Join us throughout July for a fun doodling activity to hang in the library! Everyone, regardless of age or skill level, is invited to participate! Shark Party Kit Thursday, July 3 Get ready to make some waves! Shark Week is chomping in from July 6-13 and we’ve got a fin-tastic Shark Party kit packed with games and activities for families. It’s going to be jawsome! Beaded Bracelets and Keychains July 8 - 10 Ages 6 and up are welcome to stop in and make a beaded bracelet or a keychain. While supplies last. Color Your Own Library Bag July 15 - 17 Ages 8 and up are invited to join us for this summer craft! Fabric markers and canvas bags are supplied, and anything you make, you can take home. While supplies last. Back to School Teacher Kits Tuesday, August 12 Hey, teachers (PreK+)! Stop by the library to grab this kit, packed with everything you need to kick off a fabulous new school year! While supplies last. Teen/Adult Open Game Day Wednesday, August 13 Stop in and play with other patrons using the board games we have sitting out for the day. Warm beverages are provided! Open Play: Things that Go! Wednesday, August 27 from 11a-2p Toys, games, and coloring will be set out at the library, and kids who come in can get a prize pertaining to the current month’s theme! Parents must stay to supervise. Adult Mocktails and Masterpieces Tuesday, July 15 Shake things up with a mocktail mix and a simple art project for your very own paint and sip night at home! Adults are invited to drop in and grab this take-home kit starting July 15th while supplies last. Cheers to creativity! The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Tuesday, July 15@3p Learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnosis process; and free Alzheimer’s Association recourses. Monster Painting Wednesday, July 16@3p Get messy while you make your own monsters. Old clothes recommended. I Spy Jars Wednesday, July 23@3p Take an I Spy game with you on the road this summer. Visit the library and make an I Spy jar filled with trinkets. Printmaking Wednesday, July 30@3p Join us at the library and try your hand at printmaking. We’ll learn about the process and make our own prints. Old clothes recommended. Spencerville Annual Book Sale August 4 - August 15 Visit the meeting room to find great books, DVDs and magazines. Back to School Teacher Kits Monday, August 11 Hey, teachers (PreK+)! Stop by the library to grab your Back-to-School kit, packed with everything you need to kick off a fabulous new school year! Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out! Adult Bingo Wednesday, August 20@3:30p Join us for bingo. Come enjoy a sweet treat and try your hand at winning!
Main Library 650 W. Market Street Lima, OH 45801 419.228.5113 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Cairo Branch 108 Everett Drive Cairo, OH 45820 419.641.7744 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Elida Branch 500 E. Kiracofe Avenue Elida, OH 45807 419.339.6097 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9a-8p 9a-8p 9a-8p 9a-8p 9a-5p 9a-5p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 10a-2p 10a-2p Spencerville Branch 2489 Wisher Dr. Spencerville, OH 45887 419.647.4307 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lafayette Branch 225 E. Sugar Street Lafayette, OH 45854 567.712.5276 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 10a-2p 10a-2p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 11a-6p 10a-2p 10a-2p Digital Services Always available at www.limalibrary.com/digital Borrow e-books, movies, music and more from the comfort of your home. Join our social networks! Annual Book Sale! Friday, August 8 & Saturday, August 9 from 9a-4:30p Audiobooks | $2 DVDs | $1 Hardback & Paperback | .25 or 5/$1 Saturday, August 9 is a $1 a Bag! Framed Art as Marked Music CDs | .25 or 5/$1
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