This week at Brookville Branch Library

BROOKVILLE — This week at the Brookville Branch Library, 120 Blue Pride Drive, Brookville:

Monday, Oct. 7

Kinderbridge Storytime, 10-11 a.m.

Get ready for Kindergarten with stories, songs, and hands-on activity stations! Enjoy a new theme each week. Recommended for ages 3-6, and their caregiver(s). Registration is not required.

DIY: Lip Balm, 6-7 p.m.

Kids ages 6-12 can learn how to make their own lip balm from natural ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax!

Register in advance under the Upcoming Events Brookville Branch tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665 or at the library.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

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.

Homeschool Club, noon-1:30 p.m.

Homeschooled children ages 6-12 should pack a lunch and bring it to the library! After they eat, they’ll participate in a set of fun and educational activities with Miss Amanda. There’s a different theme each month, including science, math, social studies, creative writing, art and more! Kids can meet up with other homeschool friends and/or make new ones!

Register in advance under the Brookville Branch Events tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665 or at the library.

Tween Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.

Kids ages 9-12 can bring their friends and hang out, play video games, watch anime, make crafts and more. Each week is something different! Registration is not required.

All Ages Chess Club, 6:30-8 p.m.

If you enjoy chess or want to learn the game, come spend an evening playing, learning, testing and improving chess moves with other players of varying skill levels. All ages and levels are welcome. Feel free to bring your own board or play on the sets provided.

Register in advance under the Upcoming Events Brookville Branch tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665 or at the library.

Wednesday, Oct. 9

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, Oct. 10

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 36 months old to join in this fun program. Registration is not required.

Teen DIY: Halloween Stuffies, 3-5 p.m.

Teens in grades 7 through 12 can learn how to sew and make their own spooky-themed stuffy then show them off to friends! Registration is not required.

Family Story Time, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and activities for everyone to participate in! Registration is not required.

Saturday, Oct. 12

All Ages Crochet Club, 10-11 a.m.

This program is open to crafters ages 6 to adult, and crafters of all skill levels are welcome. If someone has been wanting to learn to crochet, staff will be happy to teach them. Children may need their adult to stay and help them. Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided, but crafters are also encouraged to bring their own if they wish.

Register in advance under the Brookville Branch Events tab online at daytonmetrolibrary.org, by calling 937-463-2665 or at the library.