New: Weekly FAll Storytimes & Crafts for Kids
Many of our branches offer weekly in-person storytimes for kids of All ages. Our storytimes are formulated around Every Child Ready to Read initiative, focusing on the five early literacy practices of reading, singing, playing, talking, and writing. Some crafts may get a little messy.
• Every Monday at New Paris at 5:30 p.m.: FAll Storytime
• Tuesday, Sept. 17 ,at Camden at 5:30 p.m.: Little Ones Storytime
New: Eaton Storytimes – FAll Session Registration Open
Runs from Oct. 2-Nov. 7. 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 AM
• Eaton Library Mice Storytime (age 3-Pre-K): Wednesday or Thursday at 10:30 AM
• 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: Kids and Teen Grab & Go Crafts – All branches
New kids and teen Grab & Go kits will be available at all branches. Contact your local branch to reserve a kit while supplies last.
New: Adulting Can Be Fun!
The Preble County District Library offers various adult craft and social programs in September at several of our locations throughout Preble County. Some programs require registration, please cAll the hosting branch for details.
• Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. at Eaton: Pottery Painting Party
• Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. at Eaton: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
• Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. at Camden: Adult Craft Club
• Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. at Eaton: Social Stitch
• Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at Eaton: Mobile Device Help Session
• Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at New Paris: Terracotta Essential Oil Diffuser
• Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. at Eaton: AYA Book Club
• Thursday, Sept. 26, at 4:30 p.m. at Eldorado: Fall Leaf Soap Craft
New: Weekly Teen Programs at the Eaton Branch
On Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., teens in grades 6-12 can come to the Eaton Branch to enjoy activities such as coloring and simple crafting, board games, video games, and more!
• Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m. at Eaton: Board Games
• Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3:30 p.m. at Eaton: Monthly Movie
• Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at West Alexandria: Teen Advisory Board
• Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at West Alexandria: Manga Book Club
• Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 3:30 p.m. at Eaton: Glitter Tumbler Craft
New: Family Crafts and Activities
The Preble County District Library offers various craft and social programs for kids, teens, and families in September at several of our locations throughout Preble County.
• Monday, Sept. 9-23, at West Alexandria: International Sudoku Day Packets
• Monday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. at Eaton: Let’s Role! Kids RPG Club
• Tuesday, Sept. 10, during open hours at New Paris: Board Game Day
• Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. at West Alexandria: We Love Our Library Family Night
• Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 4:30 p.m. at West Manchester: Cone Hedgehog Craft
• Saturday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at West Alexandria: National Coloring Day
• Monday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m. at Eaton: Homeschool Hour: EduStations
• Sept. 16, 18, 19, during open hours at West Elkton: Discover America
• Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 4:30 p.m. at West Manchester: Acorn Necklace Craft
• Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. at Camden: After School Fun
• Thursday, Sept. 19, at 4:30 p.m. at Eldorado: Acorn Necklace Craft
• Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m. at West Alexandria: Kids Book Club
• Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 4:30 p.m. at West Elkton: Kids & Teen Bingo
New: Build Something New with LEGO Programs
Let your imagination run wild as Preble County District Library hosts LEGO Club. LEGO Club is kids and teens to show off their Master Builder skills. If you bring LEGOs from home, please label them in a container with your child’s name.
• Tuesday, Sept. 24, during open hours at New Paris: LEGO Day
• Saturday, Sept. 28, at noon, at West Alexandria: LEGO Club
• Monday, Sept. 30, at 4:30 p.m. at Eaton: LEGO Club
New: Community Chalk Day – Sept. 20
Friday, Sept. 20 is Preble County Community Chalk Day. Decorate your sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots with positive messages and pictures using sidewalk chalk! This is a community-wide event for Preble County. Businesses, organizations, families, and individuals are encouraged to participate.
How to celebrate:
• Pick up a free chalk pack. These will be available to patrons at All PCDL branches while supplies last, from Sept. 16-20 in advance of the program.
• Create a work of art. Draw pictures and write kind words outside of your home, business, or school. Send photos to youthservicesatpreblelibrary.org, or share your pictures with us online using #PrebleChalk2024.
• Take a family walk around your neighborhood to see if you can find other artwork.
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 Monday 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 [email protected], 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.
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.
