PREBLE COUNTY — The Preble County District Library recently announced its December programming calendar.
New: Eaton Storytimes – Winter Session Registration Open
Runs from Jan. 3-Feb. 8. Registration is required. To register, call the Eaton Branch at 937-456-4331.
• Mother Goose Storytime (birth-age 3): Wednesday or Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
• Eaton Library Mice Storytime (age 3-Pre-K): Wednesday or Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
• Family Storytime (birth-age 5): Thursday at 4:45 p.m.
• After School Crew Storytime (age 6-12): Thursday at 4:45 p.m.
New: Family Crafts and Activities
The Preble County District Library offers various craft and social programs for kids, teens, and families in December at several of our locations throughout Preble County.
Saturday, Dec. 30 at West Alexandria at noon: Lego Club
New: Stay & Play Hour – Every Wednesday in December
Stop into the Eaton Branch for our Stay & Play Hour, every Wednesday in December at 10:30 a.m.! This is a chance for parents and toddlers to socialize with other families and for kids to play with books, puppets, blocks, a ball pit, and more! This program is for children ages 0-5 years of age.
Other Library Program Offerings
Book a Librarian
Would you like to learn more about computers? Do you have a new tablet or smartphone you’d like to learn more about? The Reference Librarian is happy to help! Book an appointment on Wednesday afternoons between 1-4 for assistance with: tablets/e-readers, computers, Microsoft Office, Internet, resumes and job searching, using the library catalog, and research. Call 937-456-5562, email preblerefat preblelibrary.org, or stop by the library in person to set up an appointment!
Explore & More Adventure Pass Program
Explore & More now with your PCDL Library Card! We are excited to introduce our newest service, the Explore & More Adventure Pass Program, enabling PCDL patrons to borrow passes using their library card. This one-time pass, which must be checked out in person at the Eaton Branch, grants patrons limited free access to attractions that would otherwise charge admission fees.
Participating organizations include The Dayton Art Institute, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, and Carillon Historical Park.
*Each organization sets its own rules for how many individuals are covered under its passes and which days the passes will be honored. Patrons are advised to call the organization ahead of their visit for hours and rules.
Don’t Throw Away Local History – Contact the Preble Co. Genealogy Room, Instead!
The Preble Co. Genealogy Room is interested in archiving any local and family historical items you might come across as you clean. This includes (but is not limited to): old paperwork/documents/records, family bibles with family information, pictures of Preble Co. residents, landmarks, and properties, old maps and land records and any items having to do with the history of Preble County, its families and the surrounding areas.
If you come across an item as you clean and wish to donate it to the PC Room, please contact us at 937-456-4970 Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or by email at pcroomat preblelibrary.org.
Preble Co. Records Online – families, obituaries, marriages, historic landmarks, and more
Search the library’s in-house Genealogical & Historical Records collections. Visit https://preblelibrary.org/genealogy to get started on your search! Family files can also be researched in person at the PC Room. To view a list of all PC Room resources, visit https://preblelibrary.org/genealogy/holdings.
