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Freedom Summer for Tweens

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  • Sat, 10/21/2023 - 10:30am
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Mrs. Bengson presents information about 1964’s Freedom Summer through art activities, videos, and discussion. This program is an extension of the Finding Freedom Summer exhibit from Miami University, on display at Wright Library during the month of October. For grades 4-6.

Freedom Summer for Teens

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  • Sat, 10/21/2023 - 1:30pm
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Youth Services Librarian, Diane Bengson, presents contextual information about 1964’s Freedom Summer and its connection to Miami University through digital historical artifacts and videos, then facilitates a group discussion for attendees. This program is an extension of the Finding Freedom Summer exhibit from Miami University, on display at Wright Library during the month of October. For grades 7-12.

Finding Freedom Summer Exhibit & Programs

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October 1-31 - 1964 Civil Rights exhibit on display at Wright Library.

The Nutcracker Storytime

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  • Sat, 12/02/2023 - 1:00pm
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December 2 | The magic of The Nutcracker comes to life with student dancers from The Ballare School of Dance.

Dayton Literary Peace Prize : Lily Brooks-Dalton

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  • Fri, 11/10/2023 - 5:00pm
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November 10 | Author Lily Brooks-Dalton, Dayton Literary Peace Prize Fiction Runner-up, to speak at Wright Library with moderator Gary Mitchner. Book signing to follow.

Fall Crafts for All Ages

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  • Sun, 11/12/2023 - 2:00pm
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November 12 | Adults and youth, drop in to make fall crafts, 2-4 PM.

Winter Break LEGO® Fun

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  • Thu, 12/21/2023 - 10:00am
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December 21 - January 2 | Stop by Youth Services during library hours for a tray of LEGO® pieces to create your own winter scene.

Puppet Show: The Hungry, Hungry Bookworm

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  • Sat, 11/11/2023 - 2:00pm
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November 11 | The library has a bookworm on the loose! Puppets, storytelling, music, and family fun from national storyteller Paul Strickland.

Holiday Crafts for Kids

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  • Mon, 11/27/2023 - 6:00pm
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November 27 | Children grades K-6, drop-in between 6-8 PM to make holiday crafts. Siblings welcome!

Chanukah Storytime

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  • Wed, 12/06/2023 - 6:00pm
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December 6 | If the Chanukah Candles Could Speak by Dassi Prus, plus crafts for preschool-grade 1. In collaboration with Chabad of Greater Dayton.