BROOKVILLE — This week at the Brookville Branch Library, located at 120 Blue Pride Drive, Brookville:
Monday, July 15
Kindergarten Club, 10-11 a.m.
Kindergarten Club is intended for the families of children who are entering kindergarten in fall 2024. Children and caregivers participate together in a variety of fun activities designed to help children prepare for kindergarten. Tips for adults, early literacy activities, social and emotional learning opportunities, and skills that set children up to be successful students will be the focus.
This program is designed using evidence-based approaches to assist parents and caregivers on ways they can help young children develop skills they’ll need for school success.
*While supplies last, rising kindergarteners will receive a bag with early learning materials for attending. Registration is not required.
DIY Pirate Boats, 6-7 p.m.
Kids ages 6-12 can learn about buoyancy, density, cohesion and other science concepts as they design and race their own mini pirate boat!
Register in advance under the Upcoming Events Brookville Branch tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665, or at the library.
Tuesday, July 16
Mother Goose on the Loose: Baby and Toddler Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m.
Bring babies and toddlers for games, songs and stories that have an early literacy base and are designed to aid in stimulating the learning process for babies and toddlers. Caregivers are encouraged to bring children from ages birth to 24 months old to join in this fun program. Registration is not required.
Tween Tuesday: Slime Challenge, 3-4 p.m.
Kids ages 9-12 should bring their friends and compete to make the best slime using only the materials provided! Registration is not required.
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Teens or adults who may need to make a new resume or cover letter or update them should stop in to see what resources the library has to offer and get some help in creating their new resume or cover letter.
Register in advance under the Upcoming Events Brookville Branch tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665 or at the library.
Wednesday, July 17
Preschool Storytime, 10-11 a.m.
Children ages 3 – 5 years can enjoy stories, songs (Miss Teresa plays her guitar), and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills a preschooler needs for school success. Registration is not required.
Thursday, July 18
Movers and Shakers Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m.
It’s never too early to grow a child’s love of learning. This early literacy-based program features music, dancing, rhymes, stories, and more. Kids and their adults will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun! This program is recommended for children ages 1-4 years and all abilities are welcome. Registration is not required.
Rainbow Alliance, 3-5 p.m.
Teens in grades 7 through 12 are welcome to come to a safe space for those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or meet an ally and discuss LGBTQIA+ history, current events, and pop culture. Registration is not required.
Friday, July 19
Storytime at the Park, 10-11 a.m.
Preschool kids can meet Mr. Damian at Golden Gate Park for an outdoor story time and activity! He will be setting up near the walking path closest to the front gate parking area and pond. If it is raining we’ll try to meet in one of the open-air shelters. Please dress according to the weather, and don’t forget your sunscreen! Registration is not required.
Inspired Book Pages Book Club, 10-11 a.m.
Adults who like to read books from the Inspirational Section of the library will want to join this book club. Members of the club read an inspirational book then meet to discuss it. This month the group is reading “The Best Summer of Our Lives” by Rachel Hauck. Registration is available, but not required.
To register in advance, visit the Upcoming Events Brookville Branch tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665, or at the library.
Brookville Card Sharks, 1-2 p.m.
Come play your favorite card games, meet some new friends and/or bring your friends. The library will have packs of cards ready for your favorite games like euchre, bridge, poker, or whatever else you’d like to play! Registration is available but not required.
Register in advance under the Upcoming Events Brookville Branch tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665, or at the library.
Saturday, July 20
Adult DIY: Mini Barn Quilts, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Adults will paint and assemble a wooden barn quilt square measuring 9 3/8”. Individual pieces will be pre-cut then glued together once they’re painted. Hardware for hanging is not included. Registration is required.
Register in advance under the Upcoming Events Brookville Branch tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665, or at the library.
