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Card Night Monday, April 10@6p Auditorium Try your hand and join us for a card game. Find new people to play with and maybe even learn a new game. Medicare 101 Thursday, April 13@5:30-7:30pm Memorial Book Room Gerry Burton from Allen County Council on Aging will discuss the basics of Medicare. How Does Your Garden Grow? Monday, April 24@1p Memorial Book Room A member of the Lima Master Gardeners will discuss seed tape planting and crop rotation for anyone with an interest in gardening. Registration begins April 1. It’s a Hat Thing Monday, April 24@6p Memorial Book Room We’re exploring the language and history of hats, from crowns to baseball caps and everything in between. Color Yourself Calm: Spring Friday, April 28@12p-2p Memorial Book Room Relax and unwind with a selection of spring themed adult coloring pages. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a drink and snack. Just Draw Tuesday, April 25@6p Meeting Room 1 Grab your pencils and paper because we’re ready to draw. Whatever your style or experience, you can join us and let your creativity ow. Special focus: Perspective. Balloon Bowl Craft Kit May 1st Make a bowl with a balloon and some sculpting paper and then choose your own design and colors. The bowl will not be dishwasher or microwave safe. Limit 2 per person while supplies last. ONU Mobile Health Clinic Free comprehensive healthcare including: primary care, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, cholesterol screenings, vaccinations & medication delivery on the main library parking lot. Friday, April 7, 11:30am-1:30pm Friday, May 5, 11:30am-1:30pm Friday, June 2, 11:30am-1:30pm Genealogy Anonymous The last Wednesday of every month@5:30p Memorial Book Room Whether you are just starting your journey or an old hand, join us as we discuss tips and tricks to genealogy success. Anime & Manga Club Every Thursday@6:30-7:45p Auditorium Watch and chat about Japanese Anime and Manga. Share your favorite shows and watch something new! D&D Game Play April 1, May 6, June 3@1p Memorial Book Room Continuing 5E adventures. All Players welcome, regardless of experience. Lima Writers Saturday, April 1@2p Meeting Room 2 All writers and levels are welcome to join us as we discuss the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion topic: Using the Suspension of Disbelief. Easter Gnome Craft Kit Monday, April 3 Looking to add to your seasonal Gnome collection? This Easter friend will t perfectly. Kits are available at the ASK HERE desk. Limit 2 per person while supplies last. Spring Origami Friday, April 7@4p Memorial Book Room Celebrate the creatures of Spring and learn how to make paper origami butter ies, frogs, and crows. Through the Eyes of a Foster Child Saturday, May 20@11a Memorial Book Room Sam Hall, Foster Care/Adoption Licensing Specialist with Allen County Children Services will talk about what foster care is like through the eyes of a child. Journaling & Mindfulness Monday, May 22@6p Memorial Book Room Come learn how journaling helps cultivate mindfulness and reduce stress. A journaling kit will be provided. Garden Grannies Craft Kit Tuesday, May 23 Come pick up a kit to make some adorable Garden Grannies. Available at the Ask Here desk, limit 2 per person while supplies last. Just Draw Tuesday, May 23@6p Meeting Room 1 Grab your pencils and paper because we’re ready to draw. Whatever your style or experience, you can join us and let your creativity ow. Special focus: Drawing from Life. Color Your Self Calm: Inspirational Words Friday, May 26@12p-2p Memorial Book Room Relax and unwind with a selection of inspiring adult coloring pages. Bring your own coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a drink and snack. Baseball Back Up Wednesday, May 31@6:30p-7:30p Memorial Book Room Learn some of the history behind Ohio’s two major league teams and look back at their 2023 season. Join us for popcorn, peanuts and crackerjacks. Lima Writers Saturday, May 6@2p Meeting Room 2 All writers and levels are welcome to join us as we discuss the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion topic: How (andWhy) to Share Your Work. Coronation Day Tea Saturday, May 6@1p Auditorium Enjoy tea and light refreshment while watching highlights and footage from the Coronation of King Charles III of England. Registration required. Card Night May 10@6p Auditorium Ready to play your hand? Join us for some card games! Book Page Flower Kit May 10 Pick up a kit to make a spring bouquet from book pages. Kits available at the Ask Here desk, limit 2 per person while supplies last. BINGO for Books: Spring Books Thursday, May 11@1pm Memorial Book Room We’re playing BINGO with books about Spring! Come play for books that will make you glad it’s Spring again. Play BINGO, win books. The Chicken or the Egg? Exploring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Thursday, May 11@3:30p Memorial Book Room Tobias Adkins, MSE, PC Family Outreach Coordinator from Allen County Children Services will discuss the intersection of mental health and substance use. Trivia Night Monday, May 15@5p Memorial Book Room Bring a team or play on your own, trivia will cover a variety of topics. $50 local restaurant gift card prize.
Events (Continued) Summer Reading: All Together Now June 3 – July 29 Read and attend programs for a chance to win great prizes; see Ask Here desk for more details and entry slips. All Together Now: Pride Month Events June is Pride month, and the library is hosting events to celebrate! Watch our social media and iers for events, dates, and more information. Lima Writers Saturday, June 3@2p Meeting Room 1 All writers and levels are welcome to join us as we discuss the art and business of writing. This month’s discussion topic: Reading Like a Writer. Connecting with Community Resources for Student Success Monday, June 5@ 5:30p Memorial Book Room Jen Baumgartner, Allen County Educational Services Center Family and Community Liaison, will discuss opportunities for students and families with special needs as well as community involvement. Paper Cactus Craft Kit Thursday, June 8 Feeling a little prickly? Pick up your kit to make some fun paper cactus decorations. Available at the Ask Here desk, limit 2 per person. Plant and Seed Swap Monday, June 12@1-3p Memorial Book Room Come together to swap heirloom (non-GMO) seeds, small plants, and gardening tips and tricks with your fellow gardeners! Card Night Mondy, June 12@6p Auditorium Ready to play your hand? Join us for some card games! Color Your Self Calm: Mandalas Friday, June 16@12p-2p Memorial Book Room Relax and unwind with a selection of mandala themed adult coloring pages. Bring your coloring tools or use ours. Feel free to bring a drink and snack. Summer Book Tasting Wednesday, June 21@6p Memorial Book Room Not sure what you want to read this summer? Come ‘taste’ some avorful summer reads and see what you’d like best. Yummy refreshments and treats also served. Just Draw Tuesday, June 27@6p Meeting Room 1 Grab your pencils and paper because we’re ready to draw. Whatever your style or experience, you can join us and let your creativity ow. Special focus: Cartooning. Financial Education Series 5 Money Questions for Women Wednesday, April 5@1p Memorial Book Room LGBT- Retirement by Design Seminar Wednesday, May 3@1p Memorial Book Room Time Matters a Women's Retirement Outlook Wednesday, June 7@1p Memorial Book Room Tech Classes Computer Basics Saturday, April 8@1p In the Memorial Book Room Libby/Hoopla Saturday, May 13@1p In the Memorial Book Room Microsoft Office Saturday, June 10@1p In the Memorial Book Room
Happy Bookers After We Were Stolen by Brooke Beyfuss Tuesday, April 18@4p in Memorial Book Room Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Tuesday, May 16@4p in Memorial Book Room Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese Tuesday, June 20@4p in Memorial Book Room Book Clubs Books can be picked up at the library. Page Turners From the new bestsellers to old familiar favorites, we'll read and discuss a variety of genre fiction. The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C.J. Archer Tuesday, April 11@6p in Memorial Book Room Death of an Eye by Dana Stabenow Tuesday, May 9@6p in Memorial Book Room Teleport by Joshua T. Calvert Tuesday, June 13@6p in Memorial Book Room Selected Photography Books Tuesday, April 4 @6p in Meeting Room 1 An Immense World By Ed Yong Tuesday, May 2 @6p in Meeting Room 1 Lima Nature Lovers Book Club - NEW! Overstory By Richard Powers Tuesday, June 6 @6p in Meeting Room 1
Visit with Sophie, the Therapy Dog April 1 and May 6 @ 10:30a Meet community helper Sophie and her human mom! Monday Night Open Play Mondays, April 3-June26 @ 5-7p Children 1 through 12 years are welcome to stop in and play with a selection of the many toys in Youth Services. Hands 2gether Signing Club Tuesdays@10:30a Join us for ‘hands-on’ learning fun with American Sign Language (ASL). Geared for ages 2 – 7 with a caregiver. April 4: Nice to Meet You April 18: At the Zoo May 2: Everyday Signs May 16: My Things June 6: My Neighborhood June 20: The Great Outdoors Cardboard Collage Kits* Thursday, April 6 Take home a kit to make a cardboard collage. For ages 6-12. Story Time Fridays, April7-28@10:30a in the Storytime Room! Can You Find It? Take Home Kit* Monday, April 10 Geared for ages 3 – 8 years, while supplies last. Zany zoo fun with a look-and- nd book to keep and more. One bag per family. Preschool Picasso Wednesday, April 12 and May 3 @10:30a in Meeting Room 2 Children 2-7 years, with caregivers, are welcome to come explore their creative side and make a picture. Wear old clothes and prepare to get messy. Registration begins a week before the event. Mornings with the Maestro Saturday, April 15 @ 10:30a An opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the classical sounds of the Lima Symphony Orchestra. Free & Open to the public. Friendship Painting Wednesday, June 14 @10:30a in Auditorium Children ages 2-8 years are welcome to join us, with caregivers, to paint a friendship themed painting. Registration begins June 5. Father’s Day Craft June 15 and June 16 Father’s Day cards to make and take. Camping Scavenger Hunt June 20th – 24th Find everything you need for a great camping trip using clues in the YS department! Caring Heart Art Tuesday, June 20 Make a caring heart to give away. Summer Fun Night Wednesday, June 21@6p in Auditorium Let’s celebrate the rst day of summer with some fun activities! For ages 6-12. Kindness Rock Project Thursday, June 22@2pm in Auditorium Children ages 3-12 years are welcome to join us to paint a kindness rock. Younger children should attend with caregiver. Registration begins June 13. Saturday Crafternoon Saturday, June 24@10a in Auditorium Children ages 3-7 years, with caregivers, are welcome to join us between 10 and 11:30a to do a variety of craft projects. Registration begins June 13. Kindness Confetti Wednesday, June 28@2:30p Join us in putting together a jar of kindness confetti to help spread kindness. For ages 6-12. Registration begins on June 21. Bingo for Books Thursday, June 29@2p in Auditorium Toddlers-12 years are welcome to join us for bingo. Caregivers should attend with younger children. Registration is required and begins June 20. Pretend Play Kits* Monday, April 17: Babysitter Monday May 8: Hair Stylist Monday June 12: Ice Cream Maker Each kit contains fun items to spark your child’s imagination. For ages 3-5. Steam Building Play Tuesday, April 18 from 4-7p. Drop-in and play with di erent building toys. BINGO Night Wednesday, April 19@6p in Memorial Book Room Let’s play BINGO! For ages 6-12. Mystery Dig Kit* Thursdays, April 20, May 18 &June 15 What’s inside the mystery egg? Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk; for ages 5-12. Preschool Crafternoon Kits* Monday, April 24 and May 22 Each kit contains themed crafts perfect for an afternoon of fun. Pick up your kit in Youth Services while supplies last. For ages 3-6 years. Take A Wild Guess Tuesday, April 25 Have fun with guessing games in Youth Services. Superhero Training Camp Wednesday, April 26 from 3-5p Kids are welcome to drop-in and help us celebrate Superhero Day by making crafts and practicing your superhero skills. Bring your phone for our superhero photo-op. Family Movie Night April 26, May 24 and June 28 @6p in Memorial Book Room Enjoy a newly released DVD family movie at the Library. Seating provided. Bring your own snacks. Showtimes are subject to movie availability. For more information about forthcoming titles call 567-712-5181. Mother Goose on the Loose Scavenger Hunt May 1st-6th Search for clues to reunite nursery rhyme friends in the YS department! Star Wars Day Fun Thursday, May 4 Stop in Youth Services anytime for fun Star Wars activities! For ages 6-12. Cinco de Sillies: Take Home Kit* Friday, May 5 Geared for ages 3 – 8 years, while supplies last. Enjoy silly esta crafts and jokes. What to Draw? Wednesday, May 10@6p If you like to draw, please join us for drawing fun! For ages 6-12. Mother’s Day Craft May 10th -12th Make your mom a special treat to give her on Mother’s Day. Wee Sing Songs Saturday, May 13@10a Learn about rhythm while we play instruments. For birth to 6 years, with caregiver. Be creative! Tuesday, May 30 Expressing your creative side through di erent activities. Summer Library Club Kickoff Saturday June 3 from 10a-12p Auditorium, Meeting Room 2, & Youth Services Join us as we kick o Summer Library Club with crafts, fun activities, and visits with our therapy dogs! For ages birth-12 years. Story Time Fridays, June9-30@10:30a in the Storytime Room! Can You Find It? Around the World Kit* Monday, June 5 A global seek-and- nd adventure and activities. One bag per family. Tween Craft & Sip: Journaling Monday, June 12 Express yourself with a DIY journal. For tweens 9 –12. *All kits are rst come, rst serve and 1 kit per child unless otherwise noted. Events for Kids & Family
All Teen events held in Teen Spot Lounge unless otherwise noted. DIY Stickers Tuesday, April 4@6:30p Turn your drawn artwork into a sticker with the snap of your ngers! VR Night Tuesday, April 11@6:30p Play entertaining games or take a deep dive underneath the ocean with our Oculus 2 equipment. Grilled Cheese & Coloring Tuesday, April 18@6:30p Create a grilled cheese masterpiece and spend your night relaxing with coloring sheets and friends. Make Your Own Button Tuesday, April 25@6:30p Have a group, band, or character you’re passionate about? Create a button to rep them! Mini Clay Sculptures Tuesday, May 2@6:30p What can you make with clay and a little imagination? Just Dance Competition Tuesday, May 9@6:30p Bring the energy and the dance moves and see if you can win the top prize! Mini Art Display Tuesday, May 16@6:30p Create art on mini canvases to display in the library! Nerf War Tuesday, May 23@6:30p We’ve got the Nerf Guns- you bring your aim and the competition. Breakfast for Dinner Tuesday, May 30@6:30p Switch it up by making breakfast for dinner and crafting your own pancake masterpiece. Teen Events Summer Reading: All Together Now June 3 – July 29 Scan this QR code with your smartphone’s camera app to log books you read this summer. Each book, comic, manga, audiobook, etc. that you read gets you another entry to win cool prizes! Friendship Bracelets Tuesday, June 6@6:30p Make a matching set of bracelets; one for you and one for a friend. VR Night Tuesday, June 13@6:30p Play entertaining games or take a deep dive underneath the ocean with our Oculus 2 equipment. Sugar Scrub Tuesday, June 20@6:30p Craft a sugar scrub of your own color and scent. Kindness Jar Tuesday, June 27@6:30p Decorate a jar to hold your kind intentions or happy memories.
Elida Kids Take & Make April, May, June Free take and make craft kits for kids, while supplies last. Teen DIY Craft kits are available at the beginning of each month, while supplies last. April- Gnome Keychains May- Mother's Day Cactus Craft June- Fairy Garden Story Time Thursday, April 13@12p Howdy cow folk! Y'all ready to have fun with the therapy dogs? Enjoy a cowboy themed story time. Registration is required. Card Making Adults are invited to learn card making with Tina Hamp. Registration is required. Monday, April 17@4p Monday, April 24@5:30p Monday, May 15@4p Monday, May 22@5:30p Pebble Art Thursday, April 20@5p Participants will create their own mosaic using natural pebbles and sea glass. Let the shape of the pebbles guide you to personalize your work of art. Registration required. Story Time Thursday, May 11@12p Kids enjoy a Mother's Day themed story time. Registration is required. Craft Happens! Trivets & Coasters Wednesday, May 17@4p Adults come in and design your own wrapped trivets and coasters. Registration is required. Summer Reading: All Together Now! Saturday, June 3rd-July 29. Adults, teens and kids are invited to participate in the summer reading challenge. Read books, have fun and win great prizes! Pick up your summer reading information at any location. Johnny Appleseed Summer Kickoff Thursday, June 1@11:30a Kick off summer reading with naturalist Amy from Johnny Appleseed. Help Spread Kindness Decorate a card provided during the month of June to help spread kindness to senior citizens at Kessler Estates. Adult DIY Adults pick up your take and make craft kit in June. While supplies last. Play Date Thursday, June 8@12p Families meet new friends at our fun outside (weather permitting) play date. Registration is required. Kindness with Kathleen Thursday, June 15@12p Kids join Kathleen for fun and crafts. Registration is required. Movie Morning Thursday, June 29@11:30a Enjoy our big screen and surround sound by watching one of our new releases. Registration is required. Reading Cafe Book Club Tobacco Wives By: Adele Myers Wednesday, April 12@3p The Quarry Girls By: Jess Lourey Wednesday, May 10@3p The Reading List By: Sara Nisha Adams Wednesday, June 14@3p Cairo BINGO! Monday, April 3@2p Monday, May 1@2p Join us for a free game of BINGO and win fun prizes. Storytime: Chicks Wednesday, April 5@11:30a Join us for stories, crafts and fun. All ages are welcome. BINGO! Tuesday, April 11@5p Tuesday, May 9@5p Join us for evening BINGO for free games and fun prize. Beat Sabre VR Thursday, April 13@5p We will be having a Beat Sabre Tournament. Come show off your skills! Storytime: Rainbow Fish Wednesday, April 19@11:30a Stories, crafts & fun! All ages welcome. Storytime: Mom Wednesday, May 10@11:30a Stories, crafts & fun. All ages welcome. Storytime: KIDS BINGO DAY! Wednesday, May 24@11:30a Join us for KIDS BINGO DAY. All ages welcome! Summer Reading: All Together Now! Saturday, June 3rd-July 29. Adults, teens and kids are invited to participate in the summer reading challenge. Read books, have fun and win great prizes! Pick up your summer reading information at any location. Money Matters for Beginners Monday, June 5@1p Using materials from Junior Achievement, kids ages 5-8 years can learn about earning, saving and sharing money with hands-on activities. “Bee Kind” Wednesday, June 7@3p Join us as we learn about bees from an apiarist. All ages are welcome to participate. Adults & Teens Beeswax Candle Kit Wednesday, June 7 We will be offering a beeswax candle making kit. Make here or “Take & Make.” “This is about Me” Wednesday, June14@11:30a Join us as we learn about ourselves. “All together now” Tiny Art Show Wednesday, June 21@11:30a Join us as we paint our own masterpieces to display at the Cairo Branch Library. Pebble Art Wednesday, June 21@3p Participants will create their own mosaic using natural pebbles and sea glass. Let the shape of the pebbles guide you to personalize your work of art. Registration required. Money Matters: Entrepreneur Mondays@1p Kids ages 6-12 years can learn about being an entrepreneur with hands-on activities in this free 5-week program from Junior Achievement. For more details call 419-641-7744. June 26-Be an Entrepreneur July 10-Tools for Entrepreneurship July 17-Hot dog Stand Business Game July24-Entrepreneurs Solve Problems July 31-Entreprenuers Go Global Fourth of July Door Decor Wednesday, June 28 Adults are invited to pick up a kit to make a patriotic ribbon for your door. Resin Keychains Wednesday, June 28@11:30a Make a resin keychain to keep or give away. Branch Events
Spencerville Story Time Bunnies: Friday, April 7@10:30 Donuts: Friday, May 5@10:30 IGen Thursday, April 13@ 3pm Thursday, April 27@ 3pm Teens are invited to stop in after school for crafts and snacks Beyond the Books Tuesday, April 18 @5pm Adults are invited to join us for an interesting introduction to traditional wool rug hooking. Stop by and see the many samples on display. Free Time Fridays Friday, April 21@10:30a Friday, May 19@10:30a Come to the library for a fun playtime. Each session features different toys to spark your imagination. For ages birth- 5 years. Summer Reading: All Together Now! Saturday, June 3rd-July 29. Adults, teens and kids are invited to participate in the summer reading challenge. Read books, have fun and win great prizes! Pick up your summer reading information at any location. Summer Reading Celebration Monday, June 5 Stop by to pick up your summer reading information, stack of books and other fun stuff! Let’s Get Together for Summer Fun! Kids can join us on the following dates for fun activities. New activity each week. Thursday, June 8 @3 Thursday, June 15 @3 Thursday, June 22@3 Thursday, June 29@3 Pebble Art Kit Beginning Monday, June 12 Take home a kit that will give you everything you need to create your own mosaic using natural pebbles and sea glass. For adults and teens. Available while supplies last. Second Wednesday Book Club Join us for tea and a mystery. The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Wednesday, April 12@10:30a Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica Wednesday, May 10@10:30a The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe Wednesday, June 14@10:30a Lafayette Adult Take & Make Kits April 4: Wood Bead Garland Kit May 2: Pebble Art Kit Drop in on the first Tuesday of the month to grab a craft kit to go. While supplies last. Kids Take & Make Kits Tuesday April 4th and May 2nd Drop in on the first Tuesday of the month to grab a craft kit to go. While supplies last. April Bee Decorating April 4th- April 25th Stop into the library to decorate a bumblebee to put on our bulletin board and receive a coloring page and candy. While supplies last. Story Times Wednesday April 12 and May 10@11a Join us for stories, crafts and a snack. All ages are welcome. Oculus Quest Day Tuesday, April 18 and May 16 Come in to experience the library's new virtual reality headset. Limit to a half-hour at a time per person. Ages 10 and up. Registration is required. Kids Kindness Bingo May 2nd- 30th Pick up a Kindness Bingo sheet at the library and fill it out throughout the month. Each bingo game you complete, you get a prize! Teen and Adult Open Craft Tuesday April 25 and May 23 Stop in at any point in the day to make a craft at the library. Supplies provided, new craft every month. While supplies last. Summer Reading: All Together Now! Saturday, June 3rd-July 29. Adults, teens and kids are invited to participate in the summer reading challenge. Read books, have fun and win great prizes! Pick up your summer reading information at any location. Summer Reading Celebration! Tuesday, June 6 Drop in today to pick up your Summer Reading Loot bag. There will be bags for adults, teens and kids filled with reading challenges and other fun stuff to get your summer off to a good start! While supplies last. Summer Story Time Wednesday, June 10@11a Join us for stories, crafts and a snack. All ages are welcome. Summer Quest Day Tuesday, June 20 Come in to experience the library's new virtual reality headset. Limit to a half-hour at a time per person. Ages 10 and up. Registration is required. Teen and Adult Summer Craft Tuesday, June 20 Stop in at any point in the day to make a craft at the library. While supplies last.
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