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DAYTON
METRO LIBRARY
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
MAY-JULY 2022
is ON!
learn how to sign up
for summer Challenge
on pages 6-7!
VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE AT DAY TONMETROLIBRARY.ORG
Summer FOR
PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOLERS,
Animals MAKE A TEENS, AND
S pla sh
FAMILIES!
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Programs that require advanced registration are denoted with an *. Some programs will be held outdoors, weather
permitting. For more information, or to register, please visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Programs and search for the
program title, or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
This year's Summer Challenge theme is "Oceans of Possibilities," and the Dayton Ocean Dances If Fish Wore Shoes: Cincinnati Children's Burkner Nature
Metro Library has fun and exciting experiences planned for families. With Miss Beth Drawing Class Museum Presents: Center Wildlife
(Held outdoors, weather
permitting) For Ages 3-12
For Kids Grades 1-4 Coral: A Colorful Program
WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium (Newport, KY) The following is a list of participating DML Branches with Kids can use their imaginations
Drawing instructor Jeff Community For All Ages For Families
Nicholas will provide a “see Museum staff will host an During this hands-on program,
will bring a variety of their WAVE on Wheels: program dates and times. Some programs will take place to create original dances based full of stories” and fun with participants will enjoy a close
hour-long program on coral
Aquarium to YOU programs to several Branch outside, weather permitting, which are denoted with an *. on ocean-themed books. draw-along cartoon characters! followed by two hours of encounter with a midland
Libraries. Patrons of all ages will be able to get up Each program lasts one hour and will require advanced WEDNESDAY, 6/1 Supplies will be provided. exploration stations set up for painted turtle, tiger salamander,
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close and personal with key aquarium animals, right registration through the Library’s online event calendar at patrons of all ages to enjoy. and big brown bat. Children
in the Library! DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Programs. West Carrollton: 11 AM-12 PM TUESDAY, 6/21
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Wilmington-Stroop: 2-3 PM* are sure to be inspired as they
Brookville: 10-11 AM* (held FRI, 7/8 | 1-3 PM | Northwest discover more about these
outdoors, weather permitting)
Meet a Penguin! Meet a Sting Ray! Meet a Shark! WEDNESDAY, 6/29
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Miamisburg: 2-3 PM Pop Up Program: amazing creatures through live
Meet the aquarium’s penguin Get up close and The WAVE Foundation wants to Northmont: 10:30-11:30 AM* encounters, cool props and
ambassadors, the African personal with sting rays change the misrepresentation New Lebanon: 2-3 PM Northwest: 5-6 PM Water Rescue with hands-on educational fun!
Penguin, and learn about while learning about the and misunderstanding of sharks, WEDNESDAY, 7/6 WEDNESDAY, 6/22
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so they are bringing their Coral
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West Carrollton: 11 AM-12 PM* Department For All Ages MONDAY, 7/25 | 11-11:45 AM
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their history, geography, diet, differences and similarities
their predators, and WAVE Cat Sharks to inform and engage. West: 10:30-11:30 AM Vandalia: 2-3 PM The West Carrollton Fire Huber Heights
they have with sharks. Vandalia: 2-3 PM Dept. will show off their
Foundation’s initiatives. West: 4-5 PM
MONDAY, 6/6:
_______________________________ Tidal Pool! SATURDAY, 6/25:
_______________________________ newly purchased water rescue Dayton Art
SATURDAY, 6/4:
_______________________________ Goldfish Swim THURSDAY, 6/23
_______________________________ equipment and will also Institute Ocean of
Tide Pools usually form Electra C. Doren: 11 AM-12 PM*
Miamisburg: School/Water Wilmington-Stroop: discuss basic water safety. Possibility
West: 11 AM-12 PM along rocky coastlines, Northwest: 1:30-2:30 PM 11 AM-12 PM
Brookville: 1:30-2:30 PM* 11 AM-12 PM where sea urchins, horseshoe Safety For Families WED, 7/13 | 11 AM-12 PM For All Ages
Northmont: 2-3 PM* _______________________________
Trotwood: 3-4 PM Northmont: crabs, conchs, and hermit WEDNESDAY, 6/29:
_______________________________ Instructors from Goldfish New Lebanon: 6-7 PM West Carrollton DAI will create a project
2-3 PM crabs live and thrive in the tide. Southeast: 11 AM-12 PM Swim School will present related to water/ocean theme
THURSDAY, 6/9:
_______________________________ Learn about the environment a free water safety presentation. and provide all the supplies
Main: 11 AM-12 PM THURSDAY, 6/30:
_______________________________ Kettering-Moraine: The Importance of Water and staff to assist children with
of tidal pools, the incredible 1:30-2:30 PM MONDAY, 6/6
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Vandalia: 2-3 PM Wilmington- way such animals survive, Mike Mullen from Montgomery County Soil & Water the creation of a “take-home”
Stroop: This event is supported Southeast: 11-11:30 AM* Conservation District will present a fun, educational project during this drop-in style
MONDAY, 6/13:
_______________________________ and meet a few heroic tide
11 AM-12 PM* by the State Library MONDAY, 7/11 program about water and how to help protect it. program.
pool champions. _______________________________
West Carrollton: Miami of Ohio with federal West Carrollton: 11-11:30 AM WEDNESDAY, 6/22 | Northwest: 3-4 PM | For Grades 1-4 FRIDAY, 7/29 | 1-3 PM
11 AM-12 PM WEDNESDAY, 6/8: _______________________________
Township: _______________________________ funds from the THURSDAY, 7/7 | Southeast: 11-11:30 AM
New Lebanon: FRIDAY, 7/15
_______________________________ Northwest
1:30-2:30 PM Huber Heights: Institute of Museum For Pre-K/K, Grades 1-4, Families
1:30-2:30 PM* Miamisburg: 11-11:30 AM
Oceans of Possibilities:
11 AM-12 PM and Library Services.
Stories with Lindsay Bonilla
LIBRARY
OPEN ALL DML LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED:
MON, TUE, MONDAY, 5/30 FOR MEMORIAL DAY For Families TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, 6/15
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THUR MONDAY, 6/20 FOR JUNETEENTH The author and storyteller 6/14
_______________________________ Southeast: 11 AM-12 PM*
9:30-8:30 PM MONDAY, 7/4 FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY will share her latest picture West Electra C. Doren: 2-3 PM
book, I Love You With All Carrollton: Main Library: 4-5 PM*
WED, FRI, SAT Programs, events and classes may be photographed or
video taped for Library promotional or historical purposes. My Hearts. She will discuss 11 AM-12 PM*
9:30-6 PM Notify Library staff if you prefer not to be documented. her inspiration behind the West: 2-3 PM THURSDAY, 6/16
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2 CLOSED
SUNDAYS
Free sign language interpretation can be arranged for any Library
program by calling 937.496.8901 at least one week in advance.
book, engage the audience,
and provide autographs!
Northwest:
5-6 PM
Vandalia: 11 AM-12 PM
Trotwood: 2-3 PM 3
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIVITES, VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR AT DAYTONMETROLIBRARY.ORG.
P ercussion
Come see the Here's a list of the exciting new
musical equipment that makes
up the Percussion Play Area: Facilities UPDATE
PLAY
Emperor
Chimes
Strike the chimes
with your fingertips
AREA
or the palm of your
hands and feel them
Burkhardt BRANCH
USING YOUR LIBRARY
AT THE vibrate through your
Visit the NEW
USING YOUR LIBRARY
whole body as they
NEW WEST resonate and produce
soft, velvety tones.
BRANCH Babel The Dayton Metro Library’s NEWEST library – the Burkhardt Branch – opened to
Dayton Metro Library has installed a Percussion Drum the public on Monday, April 25. Amenities in the Burkhardt Branch include:
Play Area at the New West Branch Library, Create beautiful and
mesmerizing melodies
∙ Flexible Community Room (accessible before and after ∙ A Laptop Lending machine
opening for patron use on Wednesday, May 4. by playing the drum regular operating hours), equipped with professional grade ∙ “Soaring Beyond” themed Children’s area
with your hands. sound system and ceiling-mounted projector ∙ TeenEDGE with dedicated gaming system
This playful learning site will serve as a frequent outdoor destination ∙ An Opportunity Space available for use by local non-profits and ∙ Four original art installations by area artists as part of the
for families and children going to and from the Library. There are six grassroots organizations, featuring display cases and art railings ReImagining Works project
instruments in a central location near the Children’s Outdoor Patio, Cajon Drum ∙ Three 4-person Quads, a Conference Room, a Group Study ∙ Enclosed outdoor reading terrace for families and
along with bench seating for parents and families to relax while The drum provides an community groups
Room, and two 2-person Tutor Rooms
children explore. DML is also working with Learn to Earn Dayton easy and enjoyable
to install instructional signage to encourage collaborations, creativity, playing experience ∙ Quiet Reading Room with a fireplace in the adult area Dayton Metro Library is planning a Community
and STEAM learning. with an in-built snare ∙ AWE computer stations for early literacy development Open House this summer to celebrate the opening of
at the top, creating ∙ Numerous public computers, tablets, and industrial grade WiFi the new Branch. Stay tuned for more details to come!
a low bass sound
around the middle.
Calypso
Chimes
Produce a clear,
lively tone with the
Now
beautifully finished
rainbow-colored
chimes.
Open!
The Dayton Metro Library wishes Cavatina
to acknowledge the following partners Express yourself
who supported the installation of this through the vibrantly
Percussion Play equipment:
Preschool Promise and Learn to Earn Foundation, Premier Health,
colored xylophone
where the notes on AT YOUR NEW WEST BRANCH!
Dayton: with their support, the site Wright-Patt Credit Union, Heapy the instrument are Visit the Westside Makers Space, located in the Eichelberger Opportunity
at the new West Branch is now a Play Engineering, Collective Spaces and arranged from low to Space, to access tools, equipment, and supplies, as well as participate in
On Purpose Spot, which encourages LWC, Inc. high, going from left workshops and classes that encourage making things and entrepreneurship.
playful learning. to right.
DML would also like to thank all the ∙ CNC Router ∙ Printer Ink Jet ∙ Sewing Machine
The Kettering Family Philanthropies, anonymous donors and hundreds ∙ 3D Printer ∙ Sublimation Printer ∙ Candle Making Kits
as well as partners of the 2021 of event guests at A Novel Night Papilio ∙ Laser Cutter ∙ Heat Press ∙ Block Printing Kit * additional
A Novel Night at West, hosted by who supported the celebration of This elegant ∙ 2.25" Button Maker ∙ Mug Press ∙ Canon EOS Rebel T6s hand tools and accessories
the Dayton Metro Library Foundation, the new Branch with the goal of tubular bell-type ∙ Vinyl Cutter ∙ Soldering Iron Digital SLR Camera necessary to operation equipment
reached their goal of installing the raising the funds to support the metallophone
engaging play equipment. Percussion Play area. provides pleasant Looking for classes, demonstrations, or open hours?
A Novel Night included sponsorship Patrons and community members sounds for multiple Refer to the Westside Maker Space events page, WestsideMakerSpace.eventbrite.com,
players.
5
for details and to RSVP Private events are also available by appointment.
4 from Shook Construction Company,
PNC, SugarCreek, Berry Family
young and old will enjoy this play
equipment for years to come!
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIVITES, VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR AT DAYTONMETROLIBRARY.ORG.
SIGN OUTDOOR
It could be a craft activity.
It might be a storytime.
It could be an art project or a
STEM experiment! Programs
UP for
will be POPPING UP this
summer outside your Library
(weather permitting, following
health and safety guidelines).
Attendance counts towards
PROGRAMS
Summer Challenge points!
NEW AT YOUR LIBRARY
NEW AT YOUR LIBRARY
JUNE 1-JULY 31
WHO CAN WHAT ACTIVITIES
PARTICIPATE? CAN BE COUNTED?
Prize categories for: Read, learn and help is part of your
daily life. Now you can keep track of the time WHAT ABOUT
Prizes?
∙ Birth - Kindergarten
you spend doing them, and they’ll all add up to
∙ Grades 1-6 books and other prizes in the Dayton Metro THE
∙ Grades 7-12 Library’s Summer Challenge!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVITIES Earn books and other prizes at
In person at your Branch Library, online at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Summer, Pick up free, fun activities at your Library and do them
FIRST sign up. or call 937.463.2665 to register by phone.
at home! We’ll provide instructions and supplies, or a list 600 points, 1200 points,
of supplies you’re likely to have on hand. Plus, we’ll connect 1800 points, and 2400 points.
THEN keep track Use a paper tracker, or record your progress at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Summer. you to some great virtual programs so you can learn more Choose the prize you prefer from the
of your progress. (Badges earned online can be converted into the prizes participants earn.) about nature, animals, and science concepts. Different
options available at each level.
One point = one minute. Prizes are earned at 600 points, 1200 points, activities will be offered for Families (young children
START earning 1800 points and 2400 points. Choose your own prizes and books needing assistance), Grades 1-6 (minimal
Prize choices available while supplies
assistance), or Teens (independent).
prizes! from our selection. YOU choose the activities that fit your summer.
The time you spend on last. Prizes can be picked up at any
All points count towards prizes, no matter the activity you choose!
Take & Make counts in the DML location, anytime before August
Summer Challenge! 31, 2022. Ask about curbside
pickup, if preferred.
READ all LEARN something HELP your family,
Thank you
kinds of things! new every day! your neighbors, or STATE
∙ books
∙ ebooks
∙ library activities your community! LIBRARY
∙ camp experiences ∙ volunteer work
∙ audiobooks
∙ magazines
∙ online learning
∙ educational TV
∙ helping your family
∙ picking up trash
TO OUR SPONSORS: A Smarter
∙ comics ∙ school programs ∙ helping a neighbor
∙ manga ∙ youth group activities DAYTONMETRO
METROLIBRARY
LIBRARY
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DAYTON
Friends
Friends
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIVITES, VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR AT DAYTONMETROLIBRARY.ORG.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Pacific SPEAKER
ISLANDER
HERITAGE MONTH SERIES
NEW AT YOUR LIBRARY
NEW AT YOUR LIBRARY
Tai Chi: Better The Dayton Metro Library is
May is AAPI Heritage Month, Health, Better Life* offering a free ongoing Social
and DML is offering programs that will WEDNESDAY, 5/11 | 1-2:30 PM
Miami Township
Justice Speaker Series
educate, entertain, and engage. Within For All Ages
beginning in May, incorporating
the Asian American and Pacific Islander Debra Leonard, a senior
two special programs related to
AAPI Heritage Month. In June, a
community, there are approximately trainer and instructor, will
third Speaker Series program will
50 ethnic groups who speak over 100 conduct this hour and a
half long class and will teach be offered that reflects PRIDE
languages that comprise the world’s AAPI basic moves. Month. July will feature a panel of Nguyen Phan Andrea Wang Saeed Jones
population. In the United States, AAPI Chinese Brush first-time area writers whose goals Que Mai Main Library, Main Library, Great
makes up the fastest growing population. Painting Workshop: Adult DIY Shibori are to inspire children and youth Main Library, Eichelberger Forum Reading Room, 3rd Floor
Panda and Bamboo* Tie Dye Techniques* from diverse backgrounds. Bassani Theater SAT, 5/28 | 1:30-3 PM SAT, 6/11 | 2:30-3:30 PM
Currently, roughly 24 million people identify as AAPI. SATURDAY, 6/4| 10 AM-12 PM SATURDAY, 5/14 | 10-11:30 AM THUR, 5/12 | 7-8 PM For All Ages For Adults
Asian Americans include people with family ancestors Miami Township Brookville To understand the effects of social For Adults, Teens, and Tweens Award-winning author of Jones is the founding editor
who are from East Asia; Southeast Asia; South Asia; and For Adults and Teens Bring a garment to use justice in society, it’s important to This award-winning The Nian Monster, Wang’s of BuzzFeed LGBT and has
the Pacific Islands. This hands-on workshop will traditional Japanese shibori understand the groups of people it Vietnamese writer, journalist, first fiction picture book, many other accolades for
involve step-by-step painting tie dye techniques to turn it and finalist of the 2021 was selected as an Asian/ his work in writing, working
In 1978, President Carter began a week-long celebration into a wearable work of art. affects and how they use creative
instruction using an ink and outlets, such as writing, to bridge Dayton Literary Peace Prize Pacific American Award for in news, and exploring all
during the first week of May. Observance was expanded (The dying portion of this
to the entire month in 1990, and in 1992, a law passed wash technique with Dr. culture gaps. “This ongoing series for her debut and first novel Literature Honor in 2017. things pop culture. He has a
program will be held outdoors, Her work explores culture, powerful voice in the world
designating the month of May as AAPI Heritage Month. Yufeng Wang, a professor weather permitting.) will bring some of the world's in English, The Mountains
and award-winning artist in most promising authors, Sing, will discuss her literary creative thinking, and of literary activism, and his
May is symbolic for two reasons: it commemorates Dayton. creatives, and practitioners works and other books. identity. Between the age writing often engages the
the immigration of the first Japanese to arrive in the to the Greater Dayton area,” She’ll share thoughts on her of two and middle school, questions and nuances of
United States in 1843, and it marks the anniversary of passion for literary exchanges Wang and her family lived in identity. He has shaped his
Karlos L. Marshall, DML’s Director of
the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869. that foster peace. In addition Yellow Springs. In addition platform into a tool for social
Despite the discrimination and racism they faced, a Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion said. to a live audience, a virtual awareness, breakthroughs
to a live audience, a virtual
majority of the workers who laid tracks were Chinese “We look forward to expanding stream will be available for stream will be available for and connections with his
immigrants – 15,000-20,000 in fact. conversations and actions.” this program. this program. no-holds-barred personality
Social Justice Speaker Series: Local Children's
and unforgettable voice.
Why is it Important Olohana’s
Polynesian Dance
to Celebrate AAPI Wadaiko Gouken
Japanese Drum Troupe
SATURDAY, 5/21 | 1-2 PM
Southeast Authors Book Read & Conversation
Heritage Month? SATURDAY, 5/7 | 2:30-3:30 PM
Main Library,
For All Ages
(Program will be held
Main Library,
Eichelberger Forum PANELISTS INCLUDE:
Caitlin O’Mara, Children Services Eichelberger Forum outdoors, weather permitting.) Kiara Berry, a first-time
Librarian at the Southeast Branch Library SATURDAY, 5/28 | 2-3 PM SAT, 7/9 | 11 AM-12:30 PM children’s book author from
For All Ages For families & children up to grade 4
offers this insight: “The history and contributions Wilmington-Stroop* Hamilton, wrote Which Cape
The Wadaiko Gouken For All Ages This Summer Challenge program
of Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Troupe from Cincinnati will feature three local, first-
Will I Wear Today?
Islanders are not often taught in schools. AAPI Join Olohana's Polynesian
will perform a traditional Dance for an afternoon of time authors who seek to inspire Henry (Hank) Benton III is a
Heritage Month is our time to celebrate different Japanese art form that is over children and youth from diverse Dayton native and has written
island fun. Fill your heart and
cultures, share history as immigrants and citizens, 2,000 years old. The music is mind with Aloha! Learn what backgrounds. They will read their two children’s picture books:
and develop allies. In this current climate, it is loud and intense with sounds the Aloha Spirit is and the books aloud to the audience, which Yes Dad and H is for HBCU’s.
important for us to celebrate where we and our designed to mimic thunder basic steps of hula dance. will be followed by a moderated Kwaunisha Moore, a
8 families come from and have our voices be heard.” with a strictly choreographed
performance.
(Program will be held outdoors,
weather permitting.)
panel and Q&A session led by
Te’Jal “TJ” Cartwright.
Springfield native, is the author
of Baby Girl, Encourage Yourself. 9
* REGISTER IN ADVANCE by calling 937.463.2665 or find this program at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Events. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIVITES, VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR AT DAYTONMETROLIBRARY.ORG.
Celebrating
OLDER AMERICANS
If you consider yourself an older adult
(which is generally considered somewhere
between ages 50 and 65+) and are
Month
looking for things to do, the Dayton Metro Library is here for you!
FINANCES
NEW AT YOUR LIBRARY
Dayton Metro Library has a full calendar of speakers, events, and programs to honor and celebrate
NEW AT YOUR LIBRARY
the LGBTQIA+ community, not only for PRIDE month, but in each of the 365 days of the year.
after
May is Older Americans Month, and Suzanne Kirchner, an
Older Adult Services Librarian with Dayton Metro Library, PRIDE-themed Ohio Author LGBTQIA+ Pride & Ally Party
Movies Speaker Panel Book Club THUR, 6/23 | 6-7:30 PM
Fifty:
is crafting programs that resonate with people ages 55+. Trotwood
“For those nearing retirement or finding themselves THUR, 6/2, 6/16, 6/23, and THUR, 6/9 | 5:30-7:30 PM MON, 6/13 | 7-8:30 PM
6/30 | 5:30-8 PM Main Library, Main Library, 3rd Floor, For Tweens and teens
with changing responsibilities, this is a special Main Library, Eichelberger Forum Conference Room 3A Celebrate your PRIDE with
opportunity to look around, evaluate where you are, Eichelberger Forum For Adults For Adults snacks, games, crafts, music,
and decide on your path forward,” said Kirchner. (Movies will be announced on Authors E.F. Schraeder, Discussion of Outlawed by and more. LGTQIA+ and Allies
Changing the Narrative Lifelong Learning @
A SPECIAL SERIES day of showing.) Kristen Lepionka, and
Meredith Doench will
Anna North. are welcome.
and Disrupting Ageism* Five Rivers MetroParks*
THUR, 5/12
only at the West Branch DML Bookmobile
at PRIDE Festival
discuss their writing process as
LGBTQ+ mystery and horror
Rainbow Alliance
WED, 6/22 | 3-5 PM
Dayton Black Pride
Festival
THUR, 5/5 | 1-3 PM SAT, 6/4 | 12-4 PM genre writers, as well as take Brookville SAT 7/9 | 10 AM-7 PM
Main Library, Bassani Theater Northwest: 10:30-11:30 AM Budgeting* Courthouse Square, questions from the audience. For Teens McIntosh Park
Noreen Willhelm (Senior Fellow for Huber Heights: 6-7 PM THUR, 5/5 | 6-7:30 PM Downtown Dayton Join this safe space for teens For Adults! Dayton Black Pride
The Dayton Foundation's Del Mar Encore Learn about all the opportunities the Learn the value of creating The Bookmobile will offer Saeed Jones (part of the who identify as gay, lesbian, is an opportunity to embrace
Fellows Initiative) will discuss changing MetroParks offers active, older adults! a budget, strategies for Social Justice Speaker Series) bisexual, transgender, queer/ and support LGBTQ+ Black
activities and handouts, along
the narrative around aging and Donna building a simple budget, SAT, 6/11 | 2:30-3:30 PM questioning, or an ally to meet and Brown communities and
Kastner (Del Mar Encore Fellow with Avoiding Utilities Scams and paying off debt.
with books for all ages, and
other giveaways. Main Library, 3rd Floor, and discuss LGBTQIA+ history, promote racial equity. Look for
the Dayton Foundation) will speak about and Unwanted Charges* Great Reading Room current events, and pop culture. our presence!
the Silver is Gold program. Also, Ann TUE, 5/24 | 12-1 PM | Northwest Debt Management* Teen Tuesday For Adults
Crichton, DML's Workforce Development Learn how to identify consumer scams, SAT, 5/7 | 10:30 AM-12 PM Hangout
Additional Resources:
effectively say “no,” and reduce unwanted Jones is the founding editor of
Manager, will highlight Library programs, Compare various debt
solicitations. This on-screen presentation/ TUE, 6/7 | 3:30-4 PM BuzzFeed LGBT and has many
tools, and support to help with every aspect management solutions and
of career paths. Q&A discussion will be led by Amy Carles, Miami Township other accolades for his work in
create a personal plan to writing and working in news and
Senior Outreach & Education Specialist For Teens Rainbow Elder Care: rainboweldercare.wordpress.com
manage debt.
Open Your Heart, Share with Ohio Consumers’ Counsel. Stop in for a rainbow grilled exploring all things pop culture. He
Your Strengths: Volunteer!* Retirement* cheese and check out LGBTQIA+ has a powerful voice in the world SAGE: sageusa.org
For more information about the books while you’re there. of literary activism, and his writing (Advocacy and services for LGBTQ+ elders.)
WED, 5/11 | 1-3:30 PM programs listed here and to register, call the THUR, 5/12 | 6-7:30 PM often engages the questions and
Main Library, 2nd Floor Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665 or visit the Library’s Prepare for retirement Pride STEAM nuances of identity. He has shaped Diverse Elders Coalition: diverselders.org
Community Room 2A events calendar at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/ readiness by creating a savings
Supreme his platform into a tool for (Advocates for policies and programs that improve aging in
For those who want to reignite their Programs. Patrons can search by Branch, the plan and learning about different social awareness, breakthroughs our communities for racially and ethnically diverse people.)
passion to help others while sharing their investment vehicles. TUE, 6/7 | 6-6:45 PM | Trotwood
Lifelong Learner age group, and by program For Pre-K/K, Grades 1-4, Tweens and connections with his no- Equitas Health: equitashealth.com (A LGBTQ
skills – listen to volunteers describe their title. To stay up-to-date with DML’s Outreach holds-barred personality and
experiences and visit with organizations Services, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/ Investing at Work* Explore rainbow science and
rainbow art! unforgettable voice.
healthcare equality leader who will be hosting pop-up
clinics at various DML Branches throughout June.)
offering volunteer opportunities. locations/outreach. THUR, 5/19 | 6-7:30 PM
LGBTQ+ Elders Day
Learn to apply best practices
Author Visit: Leap & the Net for investing in employer- MON, 5/16 | 5-7 PM
sponsored accounts, as well the
Diane Chiddister Will Appear: advantages and disadvantages
Main Library, Eichelberger Forum
MON, 5/9 A Workshop with of various investment options. This inaugural reception, repercussions,” said Suzanne questions from the audience.
Wilmington-Stroop: Katrina Kittle* panel discussion, and honoree Kirchner, Older Adult Services An official ceremony of thanks
6:30-8 PM FRI, 5/20 | 1-3 PM Identity Theft* ceremony will celebrate the Librarian. will conclude the night’s
TUE, 5/17 | Vandalia: 2-3 PM Main Library, SAT, 5/21 | 10:30 AM-12 PM leadership and dedication event.
Debut novelist at age 71, 2nd Floor Learn about the methods used elder members of the LGBTQ+ A reception will be held
Diane Chiddister will read Community by identity thieves to steal community have contributed from 5-6 p.m. with music Seating is limited for this
excerpts from her recently Room 2A personal information and how to to Dayton. “It is to remember and hors d’oeuvres. A panel event. Advanced registration
published novel, One More This interactive class will protect yourself, as well as what and honor those who discussion will follow, with is preferred, whichcan be done
10 Day, and discuss the novel’s themes as well as
her own journey through writing.
provide guidance on how to make positive
changes and where to begin!
information is at risk, and red
flags to watch out for.
lived their lives fearlessly
despite the possibility of
select honorees sharing
their experiences and taking
at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/
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