January - April 2015
adult
BELMONT 496.8920
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Programs at this Library.
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
Belmont Readers’ Club
Saturdays, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 4:005:00 p.m. Talk about the merits and
pitfalls of a different book each
month. January: Where We Belong,
by Emily Griffin. February: Vaclav &
Lena: A Novel, by Haley Tanner.
March: the Big Read book
The Rosie Project by Graeme
Simsion. April: Sister: A Novel,
by Rosemund Lupton.
Basic Clothing Repair
Tuesday, 1/20, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Want to learn how to sew
missing buttons on a shirt,
blouse, or coat? Want to
fix the hole in your pants
pocket? Learn basic clothing
repair in this hands-on class.
Kits are provided by the
instructor.*
BROOKVILLE 496.8922
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs
at this Library.
Eco-Living 101
Mysteries Under
Discussion
Tuesday, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24,
4/28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join
us to talk about a different
mystery novel each month.
More Than Just
Ghosts: Ohio Myths and
Mysteries Unmasked
Saturday, 3/28, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Dayton native Sandra Gurvis,
author of 16 commercially
published books, discusses
her latest adventures - both
physical and virtual - in her
newest title, Myths and
Mysteries of Ohio. Books
will be on sale at this event.
22 - Adult Activities
Autism Series: Dealing with
Socialization Issues
Monday, 4/27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join the
Autism Coaching Team from the Miami
Valley Regional Center for a session on what
it’s like for people on the autism spectrum
and how to best interact with ASD people.
BURKHARDT 496.8924
Live Music! Piano Ragtime, Boogie
and Blues of the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Each of us impacts the environment
through our daily habits. Melissa Wade,
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and
Public Health expert, offers tips for
new ways to shop, clean, cook,
and commute that will lessen
your environmental footprint
and save you money.
Saturday, 2/21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of Matthew Ball, aka
The Boogie Woogie Kid, when he and his
drummer present a family-friendly program
of piano fun from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.
Don’t miss this toe-tappin’ performance of
favorite classics such as
Swanee River, Over the
Rainbow, In the Mood,
The Entertainer, Bumble
Boogie, and many more.
*Please register in advance
Check out these New Winter Book Titles
All the Light
We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
DAYTON VIEW 496.8926
Meet Local Author
Matumaini Hubert Methode
Saturday, 3/7, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Matumaini Hubert Methode, author of
Cybergeddon: Forsaken Superheroes,
will discuss and sign copies of his book
Love Thinks
Monday, 3/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Greg Schutte, Director of Marriage
Works! Ohio, presents a practical,
easy, comprehensive overview of
the crucial areas to explore in a dating
relationship. Understand how to pace
closeness in a premarital relationship
and explore the predictors of post marital
attitudes, behaviors and satisfaction.
This Woman’s Work: A Salute
to Women’s History Month
Saturday, 3/21, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Karen D. Brame El-Amin, an Adjunct
Professor of Education and History,
talks about the origin of Women’s
History Month and the women across
diverse fields of endeavor who should be
recognized for their accomplishments.
Musical Performance
Thursday, 4/16, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Come to the Library for an
evening of live music.
Monday Night Movies
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/27, 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Why wait for your reserves? Come see
newly released DVD blockbuster movies
for free! Popcorn and punch provided.
All movie ratings will be PG-13 or below.
Stitching Buddies
Wednesdays, 1/7-4/29, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Learn and share your needle art with
others who enjoy stitching. All levels
and techniques welcome.
Tea & Mystery Book Discussion
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/19,
3/19, 4/16, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Join us each month
for a lively discussion
of a mystery book.
Tea and light refreshments
provided. Call for each month’s title.
Live Guitar Performance
Saturday, 1/17, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Keith Lykins entertains with
finger-style slap guitar
on steroids.
Lila
by Marilynne
Robinson
Backyard Chickens: An Informative
Presentation and Community Discussion
Thursday, 1/22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn about raising chickens in
a suburban area. Susan Dunn presents
Raising Backyard Chickens: My Trials,
Errors and Successes. A facilitated
discussion follows, with panel members
from a variety of venues including
representatives from the City
of Huber Heights.
Hiking the Ohio to Erie Trail
Monday, 1/26, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
In April 2013, Kettering resident
Andy Niekamp set out on a hiking
journey from the Ohio River in Cincinnati
to Lake Erie in Cleveland on the only
trail linking Ohio’s three largest cities:
Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland.
He’ll share beautiful photos of countryside,
small towns, big cities and Amish country.
Hugs & Kisses Scrapbook
and Card Making Event
Saturday, 2/7, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Spend the day being creative or drop
in to make handmade Valentines.
Pattern ideas and limited supplies
provided. Attendees are encouraged
to bring their own scrapbooking projects.*
EAST 496.8930
See pg. 36 for Computer Classes at this Library.
Crafting with Christine
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2,
10:00-11:00 a.m. Create fun,
seasonal crafts and jewelry.
All materials will be provided.
Live Guitar Performance
Saturday, 3/7, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a lovely musical afternoon
with Danny Voris, classical guitarist.
ELECTRA C. DOREN 496.8928
See pg. 25 for Nonprofit & Grants Program at this Library.
HUBER HEIGHTS 496.8934
See pg. 25 for Nonprofit & Grants Program at this Library.
See pg. 29 for Small Business Programs at this Library.
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
See pg. 36 for Computer Classes at this Library.
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Huber Heights Activities continued
Altered Books
Friday, 3/13, 7:00-8:15 p.m. Celebrate
National Library Week with books! See
some amazing artwork created with old
and recycled books. Try your hand at
creating your own altered book art.*
Autism Series: Dealing with Strategies
Monday, 3/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join the Autism
Coaching Team from the Miami Valley Regional
Center for a session on strategies to help
support individuals on the autism spectrum.
The Rosie Project
Tuesday, 3/24, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Join us for a discussion about the
10th annual Big Read book,
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion.
Read the book, then join us to talk about it.
More Than Just Ghosts: Ohio
Myths and Mysteries Unmasked
Monday, 3/30, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Dayton native
Sandra Gurvis, author of 16 commercially
published books, discusses her latest
adventures - both physical and virtual - in
her newest title, Myths and Mysteries of
Ohio. Books will be on sale at this event.
Daring to Love: A Path to Healing,
Growth, and New Love
Saturday, 4/4, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Many of us
who have been hurt in the past struggle
with opening up to true intimacy and love.
Cynthia Belmer, bestselling author and
relationship coach, presents this workshop
to help you change the story of your past
hurts and overcome the barriers that are
keeping you from finding lasting love.
The Better Business Bureau’s
Smartest Ways to Invest Your Money
Monday, 4/20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Smart
Investing provides the tools and information
necessary to help you protect and manage
your money. Topics include common
scams and schemes, risk factors, red flags
and strategies to protect yourself from
investment fraud. Presented by The Center
for Business and Consumer Ethics, Inc.
Money Smart Week - Investment
Options for Beginners
Thursday, 4/23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. As part of
ALA’s Money Smart Week, Investment
Advisor Michael Martens of Transamerica
Financial Advisors Inc, sheds some light
on mutual funds, stocks, bonds, money
market accounts and all the different types
of annuities in this informative program.
At the end of the session, he’ll tackle your
questions and scenarios.
Poem In Your Pocket
Friday, 4/24, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Celebrate
National Poetry Month and National Poem in
Your Pocket Day! Stop by and pick up a free
printed poem for your pocket, submit a poem
for our mini poetry contest, and listen to
impromptu poetry readings throughout the day.
Gardening Programs
at Huber Heights
Planning Your Garden
Tuesday, 2/24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Garden
planning is essential. Find inspiration with
example gardens, gather gardening advice,
create or add to your plant lists, and network
with other gardeners in your area. Bring your
favorite catalogs and a picture of your garden
from last year, if you have one. This program
is for both vegetable and flower gardeners.
Taking the Mystery Out of Seed Starting
Tuesday, 3/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Are you tired of winter and thinking about
your garden? Starting seeds is not a difficult
process and it’s a fun way to anticipate spring.
This program offers tips and tricks to start
seeds that will help you succeed.
Film Screening: OPEN SESAME:
The Story of Seeds
Saturday, 4/11, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
One of the world’s most precious resources is
at risk. This emotionally moving film illuminates
what’s at stake and what can be done to protect
the source of nearly all our food: seeds. Meet
farmers, renegade gardeners, passionate seed
savers, artists and activists who work to save
this precious resource.
Eco-Living 101
Saturday, 4/18, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Each of us impacts the environment through
our daily habits. Melissa Wade, Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist and Public Health expert,
offers tips for new ways to shop, clean,
cook, and commute that will lessen your
environmental footprint and save you money.
The Seed Lending Library at
EarthFest 2015
Saturday, 4/18, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
EarthFest is an annual Earth Day Festival
hosted by Garden Station. Join us to share
gardening successes and plans, borrow or
donate seeds, get information about
upcoming programs and Library resources,
and volunteer to help. Event takes place at
Garden Station, 509 E Fourth Street in Dayton.
A Rose is a Rose
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Ken Wright
draws upon 50 years of rose-growing
experience to present the main steps to
success. Share your questions and experiences
in the ever-challenging world of growing the
“queen of flowers” in Ohio’s variable weather.
24 - Adult Activities
*Please register in advance
Check out these New Winter Book Titles
What to Expect
the First Year
by Heidi Murkoff
KETTERING-MORAINE 496.8938
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Programs at this Library.
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
See pg. 36 for Computer Classes at this Library.
Yu-Gi-Oh Duel for Adults
Saturdays, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Join us for small snacks and big fun! Bring
your cards, it’s okay to trade. For adults age
18 and over.
8,000 Miles on a 2,200 Mile Trail:
Lessons Learned from an Appalachian
Trail Long Distance Hiker
Tuesday, 1/13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Since 1994,
Andy “Captain Blue” Niekamp has hiked
8,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, a
continuous footpath that runs through
fourteen states from Georgia to Maine. Andy,
a Kettering resident, shares his experiences
on the trail he has hiked in sections end-toend more than three times.
Scrapbook Crop
Saturdays, 1/17, 2/14, 3/14, 4/25, 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Stop by with your scrapbooking
supplies and work on projects together. Our
presenter will bring an assortment of stamps
and ink pads for use during the program.
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch.
Warm Comforts Quilt Group
Mondays, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6,
4/20, 10:00 a.m.-noon. Working with
donated materials, create quilts, wheelchair
and walker bags, pet beds, and more for
donation to those in need.
Knitting 101
Saturdays, 1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/11,
10:00 a.m.-noon. Join us for hands-on
knitting instruction for individuals with
little or no experience and those who
may need assistance. By the time class
is complete, you’ll be able to read
instructions on your own.
Needles and yarn included.
Cross-Stitch 101
Saturdays, 2/7 and 4/4, 10:00 a.m.noon. Cross-stitch for beginners. Gain an
understanding of hoops, fabric, floss and
needles, and start your first project.
The Origins of Chess
Saturday, 2/21, 3:00-5:45 p.m.
Discover the origins and evolution
of chess from its beginnings in India to
the game we know today. Learn about the
variety of rules and try your hand at an
unfamiliar version of this familiar favorite.
Around the Table:
Recipes and Inspiration for
Gatherings Throughout the Year
by Martina McBride
Drop-In Chess
Saturdays, 3/21 and 4/18,
3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop-in and meet
other chess players. Challenge your
friends or learn some new moves. Use
one of the chess sets provided or bring
your own. Players of all ages
and skill levels are welcome.
What is Music Therapy?
Monday, 3/23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. What if the main
character in this year’s Big Read book, The
Rosie Project, were to see a music therapist?
The University of Dayton Music Therapy Club
presents this program on how music therapy
can be used for a variety of behavioral, social,
emotional, and physical needs.
Celebrate Poetry with Conrad
Saturday, 4/18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with
Conrad Balliet, host of Conrad’s Corner on
WYSO 91.3 FM. Conrad, a former English
professor at Wittenberg University, has
promoted poetry through his radio program
for more than 20 years. Local poets who
have been featured on his show will read
their poetry, and open mic follows.
Nonprofit & Grants Programs
For more information,
call 937.496.8624
Major Gifts for Small Shops
If you are focused on grants and special
events, leaving little or no time for your biggest
potential donors, then this session is for
you. This recorded webinar is designed for
nonprofits who want to raise significantly more
money by making the leap into major gifts
fundraising. Webinar presenter Amy Eisenstein
holds the highest professional credential in
fundraising (ACFRE). This program is made
possible by the AFP Greater Dayton chapter.*
Fine-Tune Your Nonprofit’s Social Media
Does your nonprofit want to get started
with social media? Are you looking to
fine-tune your current Facebook page?
Get expert feedback in a small group
setting with Tyler Hall, Social Media
Specialist for the City of Dayton.
Then get individualized feedback and
hands-on help in the computer lab.*
Wednesday, 1/14, 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Main Library
The Board’s Role in Fundraising
The good news is that nonprofit boards give
generously to their organizations. The bad
news is that boards are often reluctant to get
more involved with fundraising. Presenter
Jane Page-Steiner, a nonprofit consultant
with the Cincinnati-based firm, JPS Nonprofit
Strategies, will guide you toward solutions.*
Plan a Sustainable Social Program
This session is for nonprofits who are starting a
social enterprise or working to build sustainability.
Presenter Suzanne Smith, a nationally
recognized expert in social enterprise, translates
important business principles and techniques
into a nonprofit context, showcasing how these
principles ultimately relate to sustainability.*
Wednesday, 3/4, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/1, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
at Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley,
660 S. Main St, in the Jack & Sally
Eichelberger Community Conference Center
Orientation to Nonprofits & Grants
This fast-paced “crash course” introduces the
world of nonprofits, grants and fundraising.
We’ll discuss the various funding strategies for
nonprofits and take a detailed, step-by-step
look at what it takes to secure grant funding.*
Tuesday, 1/27, 1:00-4:00 p.m. - Huber Heights
Thursday, 3/12, 5:00-8:00 p.m. - Wilmington-
Stroop
Thursday, 4/16, 5:00-8:00 p.m. - Electra C. Doren
Wednesday, 2/4, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. -
Main Library
at Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley,
660 S. Main St, in the Jack & Sally
Eichelberger Community Conference Center
Adult Activities - 25
Kettering-Moraine Activities continued
Leaving a Legacy of Love
Thursdays, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 6:008:00 p.m. Many people are faced with difficult
health decisions when a serious medical
diagnosis has been made or an unexpected
accident occurs. Talking about your end-oflife preferences with family is difficult, but
so important. This four-part series is lead by
two retired hospice nurses, with presenters
including a grief counselor, attorney, funeral
director, and hospice/palliative care physician.
MAIN LIBRARY 463.2665
See pg. 25 for Nonprofit & Grants Programs at this Library.
See pg. 29 for Small Business Programs at this Library.
See pg. 34 for Computer Classes at this Library.
Got Game?
Saturdays, 1/3, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 2:004:00 p.m. Why should the kids have all
the fun? Bring friends or make new ones
and enjoy an afternoon of games from
chess to Settlers of Catan.
Pub-Lit at Brixx
Tuesdays, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Have a drink or dinner while discussing a
different offbeat book each month. Pub-Lit is
hosted by the Library at Brixx Ice Company
American Grill, 500 E. First Street, a few
blocks from the Main Library. January:
The Museum of Extraordinary Things by
Alice Hoffman. February: Beauty Queens
by Libba Bray. March: Long Division by
Kiese Laymon. April: the Big Read selection,
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion.
Need Health Insurance?
Thursdays, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 3/12, 4/16, 6:008:00 p.m. Want to understand or enroll in
the new Health Insurance Marketplace or
expanded Medicaid? A certified navigator
will answer your questions and help you
through the enrollment process. Open
enrollment ends February 15, although
some circumstances may allow enrollment at
other times. There is no limit on applying for
expanded Medicaid, which is now available to
low-income single adults. Sessions take place
in the Main Library Computer Lab. Please
register in advance by calling 937-222-7270.
The Rosie Project Book and
Asperger’s Syndrome Discussion
Monday, 4/6, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Join us for a
discussion of the Big Read book, The Rosie
Project. This discussion will focus on the
underlying theme of Asperger’s and is cosponsored by the Dayton Asperger’s Resource
Network (DARN). Location: Christ United Methodist
Church, 3440 Shroyer Rd. in Kettering.
26 - Adult Activities
Can We Talk?... Taking The Fear
Out of Social Communication
Thursday, 4/9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. In this
year’s Big Read book, The Rosie Project,
Don Tillman lacks the skills he needs to
effectively communicate with the opposite
sex. Presenter Ann Riegle Crichton shares
lessons learned from years of teaching
interpersonal communication. Learn
how to make small talk at social events,
how to break the ice with someone, how
to communicate when you’re angry or
hurt, and rules for lifelong healthy
communication. This event will be
held on the second floor at Brixx Ice
Company, 500 E. First Street, Dayton.
Literary Speed Dating
Thursday, 4/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Are you in
your 20’s or 30’s and looking for love? Do
you judge people by their book covers?
Check somebody out at Literary Speed
Dating! Bring a book as an icebreaker and
pick a literary pseudonym for the evening.
This event is for people between the ages of
20 and 40 seeking partners of the opposite
sex. If this isn’t you but you’re interested,
we’ll take your contact information to notify
you of future events for other audiences.*
Local Authors Event and
the dayton expo 2015
Saturday, 4/25, 11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. The Library’s third annual
Local Authors Event combines with
the Dayton Book Expo at the Ponitz
Center at Sinclair Community College.
Meet local authors, network, and
share in the community-wide
creativity that makes Dayton unique.
Over 100 authors will be present.
For author registration, please
contact Jennifer Spillman (jspillman@
daytonmetrolibrary.org or 937.496.8611).
*Please register in advance
Check out these New Winter Book Titles
MIAMISBURG 496.8946
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Programs at this Library.
See pg. 29 for Small Business Program at this Library.
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
See pg. 36 for Computer Classes at this Library.
Hiking 101
Tuesday, 1/6, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Have you been
thinking about going for a hike in a local park
but have some questions about what to bring
or where to go? Hiking expert Andy Niekamp
talks about clothing, footwear, gear, safety,
maps and area parks so you and your family
can have a safe and enjoyable outing.
Backpacking 101
Tuesday, 1/20, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Whether you’re
just beginning or need a refresher, learn the
techniques to have a safe and enjoyable
backpacking trip. Experts will share the skills
necessary to tackle your future backpacking
trips confidently and competently.
Viking Games
Saturday, 2/28, 10:00 a.m.-noon. Are you a
fan of the History Channel program Vikings?
The Norse had many pastimes besides
pillaging. Learn a few of the peaceful ways
they spent their time, including strategic
games and games of chance.
Battle of the Ages
Saturday, 2/28, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
It’s Teens vs. Adults! Play the game(s)
of your choice and score points for your
generation. The winners get the trophy
to display and each member of the
winning team gets $100,000*! (*candy bar)
Grades 7-12 and adults age 30 and up.
Autism Series: Dealing
with Sensory Issues
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join the Autism
Coaching Team from the Miami Valley
Regional Center for a session on modifying
environments and supporting individuals who
fall on the autism spectrum.
Autism Series: Dealing
with Socialization Issues
Tuesday, 4/14, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join the
Autism Coaching Team from the Miami
Valley Regional Center for a session on what
it’s like for people on the autism spectrum
and how to best interact with ASD people.
Safe Driving
Monday, 4/20, noon-1:00 p.m. Designed
to help mature drivers remain road-worthy,
this AAA senior driving program helps you
evaulate your driving skills, find out how
Station Eleven
by Emily St.
John Mandel
Tuesday, 1/6, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Northtown-Shiloh
Super Systems:
Organizing for a Stress-Free Life
An organized life is more than an organized living
space. Clutter and chaos can creep into our cars,
our garages, even our purses. Learn to tame these
disorganized pitfalls with practical organization
systems for both inside and outside your home.
Thursday, 1/8, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Belmont
Organizing Solutions
for Parents
This organizing class is packed with practical
tips for the entire family. Tackle hot spots such
as the kids’ rooms and closets. This class is
essential for any parent of toddlers to teens.
Saturday, 1/17, 1:00-2:30 p.m. - Miamisburg
Tuesday, 1/27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - West Carrollton
Senior Solutions:
Organize Your
Home Sweet Home
The older we get, the more we find
ourselves buried in decades worth of papers,
household items, gifts and sentimental
belongings. Whether you are downsizing
or planning for a simpler future, learn how
to cut your clutter and focus on the important
things in life: family, friends, health, peace of
mind and cherished memories.
Thursday, 2/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Northmont
Tuesday, 3/24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Kettering-Moraine
by Margaret
Atwood
visual, mental, and physical conditions may
affect your safety, and learn how to improve
your driving skills. This program can help
both the mature driver and their families.
Money Smart Week- Retirement
Decisions at 20, 40 and 60
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Good
decision-making for retirement starts
long before your AARP membership.
Michael Martens, Investment Advisor
with Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc.,
shares the key decisions you need to
make in your 20s, 40s and 60s in order
to live happily ever after in your
retirement years. This program is
part of ALA’s Money Smart Week.
Hunters of the Sky
Saturday, 4/25, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
You’ve seen them in the sky, or perhaps
on a fence post - now see them up
close. Betty Ross, Director of the
Glen Helen Raptor Center, will
bring a falcon, hawkand owl
to this informative program
the whole family will
enjoy.
Get Organized Programs
Who’s In Charge...
You or Your Stuff?
Think differently about
the stuff you’ve been
collecting over the
years. Decide what
to keep and what to
part with, change
bad habits, and
leave class motivated
and armed with
new ways to deal with clutter.
Stone Mattress
With Professional
Organizer Lori Firsdon
Workspace Rescue: The Organized Office
Turn your office space into a productive oasis
instead of a stressful, clutter-strewn mess.
Learn how to reclaim your space and make the
most of your newly functional office.
Tuesday, 2/24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Kettering-Moraine
Think Inside the Box: Organizing Your Home
Whether entertaining or relaxing, your home
should be a haven, not a headache. Discover
how to organize items in your home for
maximum efficiency. Your home will never be
the same again - and you’ll love it!
Thursday, 3/19, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - New Lebanon
Mindful Home Organizing: Take the First Step
Address underlying emotional issues and learn
strategies for getting and staying organized.
Learn how to deal with procrastination,
perfectionism, hoarding and other issues to
feel more calm and in control.
Thursday, 4/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - New Lebanon
Adult Activities - 27
NEW LEBANON 496.8948
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Programs at this Library.
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
New Lebanon Branch Book Club
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Join our lively book discussions on a variety
of fiction and nonfiction titles.
UD New Horizons Oompah Band
Thursday, 1/8, 1:00-2:00 p.m. This group of
amateur musicians, all over the age of 50,
perform hand-clapping, foot-tapping, lively
and cheerful German Polkas.
Needle & Thread Quilt Group
Saturdays, 1/10, 2/14, 3/14, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Join the Needle & Thread Quilt Group for fun
projects, conversation and show and tell.
New Lebanon Branch Stitchers
Saturdays, 1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 2:003:00 p.m. Work on your projects and
socialize with other crafters.
Travels to Ecuador
Thursday, 2/12, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Colin Gatland
presents photos and highlights of his trip to the
beautiful South American nation of Ecuador.
Learn to Pysanky
Saturday, 3/21, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Create your own Ukrainian Easter eggs.
All materials and instructions provided.
Follow the Fiber: Healthier
Eating with Whole Foods
Thursday, 4/9, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Learn about
a way of eating that will work whether you
are 20 or 80, using common foods found at
the supermarket. Melissa Wade, Registered
Dietitian/Nutritionist and Public Health expert,
will answer your nutrition questions.
Beyond Amish Buggies and Bonnets:
An “Adopted” Mother’s Tale
Saturday, 4/11, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
As an English (non-Amish) parent to
Amish runaways and a formerly Amish
son-in-law, author Brenda Nixon has a
rare, intimate view of the
cloistered, private culture of
the Swartzentruber Amish
Order. She’ll showcase
authentic Amish clothing
at the program.
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NORTHMONT 496.8950
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Programs at this Library.
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
Book Discussion Group
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9,
2:00-3:00 p.m. Our discussion on 4/9
will be about this year’s Big Read book,
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion.
Learn to Crochet
Thursdays, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Love Thinks
Thursday, 4/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Greg
Schutte, Director of Marriage Works! Ohio,
presents a practical, easy, comprehensive
overview of the crucial areas to explore in
a dating relationship. Understand how to
pace closeness in a premarital relationship
and explore the predictors of post marital
attitudes, behaviors and satisfaction.
NORTHTOWN-SHILOH 496.8954
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Program at this Library.
TROTWOOD 496.8958
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
See pg. 29 for Small Business Program at this Library.
See pg. 36 for Computer Classes at this Library.
Crazy for Crochet
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Crazy about crocheting? Bring your supplies
and ideas, and let’s get crazy!
Book Discussion Group
Thursdays, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 6:457:45 p.m. Share your ideas about the
books you read with the Trotwood Branch
Library’s adult book discussion group.
Who’s That Lady: Honoring Great
Black She-roes for Black History Month
Saturday, 2/28, 11:00 a.m.-noon. Presenter
Karen D. Brame El-Amin, an Adjunct
Professor of Education and History, talks
about the origins of Black History Month
and the black women who are often
underrepresented in the celebration.
Women’s Self-Defense
Awareness Class
Monday, 3/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Are you prepared for an attack?
Learn how to be better
prepared psychologically,
as well as physically, with
Dayton Police Officer Chris
Pawelski. Plan an escape
and strategies if you should
ever be confronted by a
violent criminal. For women
only, ages 17 and up.*
Author E.N. Joy Visits Trotwood
Saturday, 4/25, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Author E.N. Joy
talks about her latest book, where she gets her
ideas, and how she got started as a writer.
*Please register in advance
Check out these New Winter Book Titles
3 Skeins
or Less:
Funny Family Jokes:
Something for Everyone
from Age 9 to 99
Fresh Knitted Accessories
by Reader’s Digest
Programs for
by Tanis Gray
SMALL BUSINESSES
SCORE Small
Business Counseling
The Dayton Chapter of SCORE,
a national network of experienced
entrepreneurs and corporate managers,
offers free one-on-one counseling sessions for
anyone considering starting their own business
or needing assistance with an existing business.
Call 937.463.2665 to schedule an appointment
with SCORE counselor John Soutar.
Fridays, 1/2, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3,
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Main Library
Business Lunch and Learn
Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of
discussion and information for the business
audience. Tuesdays, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14,
noon-1:30 p.m. at the Entrepreneurs Center,
714 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton.
January: The Big Seven: Patenting Your
Invention. Ran Raider is the local representative
for the United States Patent and Trademark
Resource Center at Wright State University
Libraries. Ran has heard many stories of
both success and failure in patenting. He’ll
discuss some of the reasons for failure.
February: The U.S. SBA and You. Alex
Kohls, Senior Area Manager of the U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA), talks
about SBA assistance to small businesses
through counseling, access to capital, and
government contracting. Learn about the
various programs the SBA offers and how
they can help your business.
March: Business Etiquette. Join the team
from Clothes That Work as they discuss
business etiquette, proper attire, language
and behaviors that are appropriate in today’s
business environment.
April: Tour the Electra C. Doren Branch
Library. This month, Lunch and Learn
participants will meet at the recently
renovated Electra C. Doren Branch Library,
701 Troy Street,
for a tour and staff meet
and greet. Bring your lunch if you
wish. Light refreshments will be provided.
SCORE - Small Business Start-Up Orientation
Join a SCORE instructor for a workshop designed
for entrepreneurs who want to start a new forprofit business or nonprofit organization but don’t
know where to begin or how to proceed. Call
937.496.8631 or visit SCORE online to register. *
Saturday, 1/17, 10:00 a.m.-noon. - Main Library
Introduction to the U.S. Small
Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
provides assistance to small businesses
through counseling, access to capital, and
government contracting. Learn about the
various programs the SBA offers and how they
can help your business.
Thursday, 1/22, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Main Library
Market Research That
Won’t Break the Bank
Knowing as much as possible about the customers
and market your business serves is critical to success.
Know what type of customers to target, where to
find them, the size of the market for your product
or service, and how to identify your competition.
Ann Riegle Crighton, Business Specialist, shares
resources that can help. This event is sponsored by
the SBDC. Call 937-281-0118 to register.*
Wednesdays, 2/11 and 3/11, 9:00 a.m.-noon
at the Entrepreneurs Center,
714 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton.
SCORE- Small Business Growth Orientation
Join a SCORE instructor for this workshop
designed for existing business owners and
executives who want to compete aggressively
and grow an already successful business but
do not have a clear understanding of where
to begin. Call 937.496.8631or visit SCORE’s
website to register.*
Saturday,
2/21, 10:00 a.m.-noon. Wilmington-Stroop
SCORE - Small Business
Recovery Orientation
Join a SCORE instructor for this workshop
designed for existing business owners or
executives who need to stabilize and recover
a struggling business. Call 937-496-8631
or visit SCORE’s website to register. *
Saturday, 3/21, 10:00 a.m.-noon. - Trotwood
The RIGHT Picture Paints
a Thousand Words
No matter the subject, the most memorable
presentations are those in which the content
is delivered with power and passion. Business
Specialist Ann Riegle Crichton shares examples of
good, bad, ugly, misleading and downright awesome
presentation materials. Take away tips, tricks and
tools to make your presentations more powerful.
Monday, 3/23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wilmington-Stroop
Saturday, 4/25, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Miamisburg
Build Your Public Speaking Confidence
Did you know that most people fear public
speaking more than they fear death? If you’re one
of those people, this program is for you. Business
Specialist Ann Riegle Crichton shares 10 tips to
help you craft better messages and increase your
confidence as a speaker and presenter.
Monday, 3/16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wilmington-Stroop
Saturday, 4/18, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Miamisburg
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VANDALIA 496.8960
Afternoon Book Club
Thursday, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Stop in for lively discussion, snacks and fun.
Books will be available a month prior to the
scheduled discussion. New members are
always welcome.
Top 10 Rules of the
Road for Investors
Monday, 2/2, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
This seminar explores how to
move toward your financial goals,
learn the fundamental concepts
of investing and gain potential
strategies to build wealth.
Live Guitar Performance
Saturday, 2/21, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Love the sounds of smooth jazz
and classic rock instrumentals?
Join us for a romantic musical
afternoon at the Library.
Feeding Our Kids the Right Way
Mondays, 3/2-4/20, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join Montgomery County’s OSU
Extension Service for this free
program for parents, grandparents,
educators, and anyone else who
provides care to children. Over this
8-week series, attendees will learn
about the nutritional needs of children
and how to make healthy snacks for them.
Eco-Living 101
WILMINGTON-STROOP
496.8966
See pg. 25 for Nonprofit & Grants Programs at this Library.
See pg. 29 for Small Business Programs at this Library.
See pg. 36 for Computer Classes at this Library.
Book Discussion
Mondays, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Come for books, snacks and fun. Books
will be available at the Library in advance.
Tuesday, 4/14, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Each of us impacts the environment
through our daily habits. Melissa Wade,
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and
Public Health expert, offers tips for
new ways to shop, clean, cook,
and commute that will lessen
your environmental footprint
and save you money.
Live Guitar Performance
Saturday, 4/25, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Jazz, classical,
rock - Eric Loy plays it all. An instrumental,
finger-style guitarist, Eric will entertain and
surprise you with his performance.
Basic Clothing Repair
Saturday, 2/7, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Want to learn how to sew missing
buttons on a shirt, blouse, or coat?
Want to fix the hole in your pants pocket?
Learn basic clothing repair in this hands-on
class. Kits are provided by the instructor.*
Romance and Chocolate
at the Library
Monday, 2/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
If you love reading romances,
or dream about writing them, this
program is for you. Share chocolate
treats and discuss writing and publishing
romance novels with local authors.
Hunters of the Sky
Saturday, 3/21, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
You’ve seen them in the sky, or perhaps
on a fence post - now see them up close.
Betty Ross, Director of the Glen Helen
Raptor Center, will bring a falcon, hawk
and owl to this informative program
the whole family will enjoy.
WEST CARROLLTON 496.8962
See pg. 27 for Get Organized Program at this Library.
See pg. 32 for Local History Programs at this Library.
See pg. 36 for Computer Classes at this Library.
Monthly Book Club
Mondays, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Come for books, snacks, and fun.
Copies of each book will be available
in advance at the Library.
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*Please register in advance
Wash
Check out these New Winter Book Titles
Hunters of the Sky
Eco-Living 101
Monday, 2/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
You’ve seen them in the sky, or perhaps on a
fence post - now see them up
close. Betty Ross, Director of
the Glen Helen Raptor Center,
will bring a falcon, hawk
and owl to this informative
program the whole
family will enjoy.
Cake Decorating Basics
Monday, 2/23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us for a demonstration and
hands-on practice with basic cake
decorating. Decorate your
own cupcake to enjoy.*
Live Guitar Performance
Saturday, 2/28, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Keith Lykins entertains with
finger-style slap guitar on steroids.
by Margaret
Wrinkle
The Woman Who
Lost Her Soul
by Bob Shacochis
Arduino 1
Thursday, 4/9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Are you
interested in hobbyist electronics but don’t
know how to get started? Learn basic
electronics, including elementary principles
and part identification, plus Arduino basics.*
Mad Men Party
Saturday, 3/7, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Each of us impacts the environment
through our daily habits. Melissa
Wade, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
and Public Health expert, offers
tips for new ways to shop, clean,
cook, and commute that will lessen
your environmental footprint and
save you money.
Monday, 4/13, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Revisit this popular television drama as
it comes to a close, and delve into the
history of advertising in Dayton.
Feel free to dress in Mad Men
fashion and enjoy snacks that
were invented and popular
in the 60’s and 70’s.*
Arduino 2
Thursday, 4/16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The second
part to learning Arduino, where we will build
on the first class and move right into handson creation of a simple working game. Must
have attended Arduino 1 class to participate.*
Adult GED Classes
Prepare for GED testing with free Adult GED Classes offered by
Miami Valley Career Technology Center. Practice reading, writing,
math, and critical thinking skills that form the foundation of GED
success. Classes take place in the Computer Lab at the Main Library.*
Advanced registration options:
• Contact Miami Valley Career Technology Center ABLE, GED
program at 937-584-6287.
• Visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org to register online through the Library’s
Events Calendar.
First Term
Every Monday,
Wednesday, and
Friday, 1/12-2/27,
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Please register by 1/11.
Second Term
Every Monday,
Wednesday, and
Friday, 3/2-4/24,
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Please register by 3/1.
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LOCAL HISTORY Programs
The Dayton & Western
Traction Company
Scott Trostel shares the
history of the interurban
line that connected downtown Dayton
to Piqua via Englewood, West Milton
and Covington, 1902-1926. This line
dramatically improved large scale
transportation and introduced both rural
and city electrification.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 1/8, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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The Rise and Fall of George Remus
Meet America’s first millionaire bootlegger,
George Remus, the man some believe
served as a model for The Great Gatsby.
It’s an Ohio story of crime, violence
and courtroom drama, presented by
teacher and historian Mike Williams.
Art and Celebration
of the Wright Brothers
Here in the Miami Valley the Wright Brothers
are celebrated in many ways. Nancy Horlacher,
Local History Specialist, shows some of the
artwork they inspired and the different ways
our public art reflects the Wright legacy.
Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Monday, 1/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 2/3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 3/31, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Putting the Pieces Together:
Creating Ohio
At one time, Ohio was one gigantic
jigsaw puzzle as it pursued a path
toward statehood. What were the
pieces? Mary Kay Mabe talks about
Ohio’s growing pains toward statehood.
Dayton may not have had its own
Downton Abbey, but it did experience
some of the same intrigue and heartbreak
as the Grantham household in the popular
PBS series. Join us for a proper English
tea and take a look at Dayton from 1912
to 1922 with presenter Mary Kay Mabe.
Woodland Cemetery:
An Historic Presentation
Woodland is the final resting place
of many notable or historic individuals
such as Orville and Wilbur Wright,
poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, and writer
Erma Bombeck. Angie Hoschouer takes
you through time to discover the beauty
and fascinating history of Woodland
Cemetery and Arboretum.
Huber Heights Branch
Saturday, 1/10, 10:00 a.m.-noon.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 1/20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Brookville Branch
Saturday, 1/24, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 1/29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, 3/21, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Brookville Branch
Monday, 2/9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Downton Abbey:
These Days in Dayton
How to Discover Your House History
Your house has a history. Someone
broke ground and built it. Others lived
and loved there, altered it, and made
it home. Betsy Wilson teaches you
how to find details via deeds, tax
records, newspapers, the census,
city directories and other resources.
Northmont Branch
Monday, 4/20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The WW II Canteens
Scott Trostel takes a look at the volunteer
efforts in Troy, Springfield, Bellefontaine,
Lima, Crestline and Marion, where troops
passed through on the railroads between
1942 and 1970. Volunteers met them on the
station platforms, gave them food, drinks,
reading material and moral support. Trostel
helped place historical markers recognizing
the humanitarian efforts at these sites.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 2/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, 2/7, noon-1:00 p.m.
The Two Lincoln Trains
This is the story of Lincoln’s journey
by train to Washington in 1861 and his
funeral train of 1865. Both trains traversed
different routes through the Miami Valley.
Scott Trostel tells fascinating stories of
assassination and bombing attempts on the
inaugural train, and Lincoln’s final trip home.
Northmont Branch
Monday, 3/2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
West Carrollton Branch
Monday, 2/16, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Monday, 3/9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Thurs., 3/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ohio Counties
Learn interesting facts about how
Ohio formed its early counties and
some of their unique features. Mary Kay
Mabe’s presentation not only explores
the early days of Montgomery County,
but several other counties as well.
Trotwood Branch
Saturday, 1/31, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Monday, 1/12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Kettering-Moraine Branch
Monday, 2/9, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Streamlining America with Egmont Arens
Historian Mike Williams tells the story
of industrial designer Egmont Arens.
This Ohioan created some of the most
enduring and iconic product designs of the
20th century, such as the Eight O’Clock
coffee bag and the Kitchen Aid mixer.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 2/19, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Women of Woodland
Discover some of Dayton’s most interesting
women in history with presenter Angie Hoschouer.
From author Erma Bombeck to madam and real
estate owner, Lib Hedges, Woodland Cemetery
and Arboretum honors them all.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 2/26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, 3/14, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
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Cemetery Symbols & Representations
Have you ever wandered a cemetery and
wondered about the meaning of the designs
on old gravestones? Thousands of different
religious and secular symbols have adorned
tombstones through the ages. Presenter Angie
Hoschouer from Woodland Cemetery guides
you through their meaning and significance.
Sports Legends
Many legendary sports figures have found
their eternal rest at Woodland Cemetery and
Arboretum. From the inventor of the metal
baseball bat to U.D. basketball coach Tom
Blackburn, Angie Hoschouer shares their stories.
The Czar of Kossuth Colony
Kossuth Colony was a walled company
town on the outskirts of North Dayton in the
early 1900s. Its residents were Hungarian
immigrants employed at Barney & Smith
Car Company by labor agent Jacob D.
Moskowitz. Was Moskowitz a ruthless
czar who exploited immigrants, or was he
a benevolent father figure? Historian Mike
Williams will provide the answers.
Belmont Branch
Tuesday, 3/17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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The 1913 Flood in the North Valley Region
Scot Trostel recounts the 1913 flood in the
five counties north of Dayton: Darke, Miami,
Champaign, Shelby and Logan. This is a
fascinating recounting of the devastation
and destruction beyond the Dayton area.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 3/17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 4/9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Women in the Walk of Fame
In 1996 we celebrated 200 years of Dayton and
Miami Valley history. As a tribute to the important
women and men of the area, Celebration Dayton
’96 created The Walk of Fame. Nancy Horlacher,
Local History Specialist, highlights the lives of
the 37 women in the Walk of Fame.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Monday, 3/30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Ohio Presidents: Part I
Get to know the life and times of William
Henry Harrison, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford
B. Hayes and James A. Garfield. Each of
these Ohioans became president and helped
guide the country toward expansion and
reconstruction. Presented by Mary Kay Mabe.
Northmont Branch
Monday, 3/30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 3/3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
New Lebanon Branch
Thursday, 3/12, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Walter Kidder and the Hayner
Distillery’s Mail Order Alcohol
During the years leading up to national
prohibition, Dayton was home to the nation’s
largest and most profitable mail order alcohol
operation. Walter Kidder legally marketed the
products of Troy’s Hayner Distillery. Teacher
and historian Mike Williams tracks the rise and
fall of this innovative business that thrived on
America’s conflicting attitudes toward alcohol.
Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, 3/28, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Dayton Underwater: The Great 1913 Flood
And then the rains came. One of the
most devastating disasters in America
occurred right here in Dayton. Nancy
Horlacher, Local History Specialist, shares
vintage photographs, posters, maps and
more from the Library’s 1913 Flood Collection.
Northmont Branch
Tuesday, 3/24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Over Here: Dayton During World War I
On the eve of WWI, Dayton was a thriving
midwestern city rich in industry and home
to a vibrant immigrant population. Presenter
Bill McIntire explores how Dayton responded
and contributed to the American effort in the
war to end all wars.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 4/7, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Northmont Branch
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 3/10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
West Carrollton Branch
Thursday, 3/26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ridgeleigh Terrace to Yellow Springs
and Beyond: Charles F. Kettering
Meet Charles F. Kettering, engineer and inventor,
when presenter Charles Johnson takes you on
an historical journey of the Charles F. Kettering
Research Laboratory in Yellow Springs.
Mr. Johnson shares many of his personal
experiences working for “Boss Kett” as
a senior research assistant in the 1950s.
Northmont Branch
Thursday, 4/30, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 4/21, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, 4/28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder
Angie Hoschouer from Woodland Cemetery
will keep you on the edge of your seat with
chilling tales of Dayton’s own bank robbers,
counterfeiters and murderers.
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