LIBRARY EVENTS

Upcoming programs at the Clark County Public Library

Programs this week, as well as other library activities, the week of Oct. 9 include:

Main Library, 201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, 937-3286903

Seek and Find: Ghosts: month of October - Can you find the images of ghosts hidden around the Lenski Children’s Center? See the staff person at the desk for a prize after you’ve found them all. Ages 3-18 (and still in school).

Toddler Time to Go: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday - Parents and caregivers- learn intentional play with your child to engage them in learning. Fun activity stations with instructions will be set up, in partnership with Boonshoft Museum. For families with children ages 0-3.

Little Blossoms Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday - This storytime engages babies and toddlers with books and learning through stories, music, movement and a simple craft idea to help develop fine motor skills. For ages birth to 2.5 years. Held in the Gaier Room.

Little Sprouts Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday - Led by a professional staff librarian, this storytime prepares preschoolers for later reading success through interactive stories, songs, rhymes, a craft idea and other fun activities to promote early literacy. For ages 3-5. Held in the Gaier Room.

Hiit to be Fit: 2 p.m. Tuesday - Join Marian Plank (NASM, CPT, CNC) for a free full body workout combining elements of strength and cardio set to a fun, upbeat soundtrack. Bring yourself and a mat! For adults.

COSI Dinosaur Kits Give-away!: All day – Wednesday Celebrate National Fossil Day by picking up a free stem dinosaur kit, courtesy of COSI, to amplify your child’s learning and engagement. 1 kit per family, while supplies last.

Sweet Stitchers: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday - Bring your own stitching supplies and we’ll supply the treats. Finished items will be given to local charities. For all skill levels.

Harry Potter Trivia for Adults: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday - Prove your magical knowledge and spell it out to everyone. Rise through the ranks and become the Master of Magical Mischief. Note: Please bring a device with internet access in order to participate. For adults.

Sing & Smile Story Hour: 10 a.m. Thursday - Join in for stories, songs and sensory activities designed for adults with special needs and their caregivers.

LEGO Club: 6 p.m. Thursday - Create a theme LEGO masterpiece to be displayed in the Lenski Center. Bricks are supplied for those ages 5-12. In the Gaier Room.

Rose City Roleplayers: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday - You will be shown the ins and outs of tabletop roleplaying games in this bi-weekly meetup in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2. For adults 18 and over (out of high school).

Teen Game Club: 2 p.m. Saturday - Join in to play a variety of video games, board games and card games in the Lenski Program Room. Ages 13-18.

Enon Branch, 209 E. Main St., Enon, 937-864-2502

Piece By Piece - Adults: library hours – rotating puzzle. Come spend as much or as little time to help put together this community project. The puzzle will remain until it has been completed. A new puzzle will be selected to replace it.

Library Bingo: September 1 – October 31 - Stop by the library during regular hours and pick up a game card. Complete 5 activities on the card to create your own one-of-a-kind bingo. Return the completed card for a chance to win a small prize. For teens and adults.

Grow Our Pumpkin Patch: September 26 – October 24 Stop by the library during regular hours and pick up a pumpkin cut-out to decorate. Then return the pumpkin to the library to be displayed in the window patch for all to see. For ages 12 and under (while supplies last.)

Take and Make – Monster Mania: October 1 – October 31 Stop by the library during regular hours and pick up supplies to make your own monster pencil topper. We will provide most materials, while supplies last. For kindergarten age and up.

Boil, Boil, Toil and Trouble: October 1 – October 31 - Match the book quote to the character who said it. There will be a drawing from all entries for a prize. Ages 12 and up.

COSI Dinosaur Kits Give-away!: All day – Wednesday Celebrate National Fossil Day by picking up a free stem dinosaur kit, courtesy of COSI, to amplify your child’s learning and engagement. 1 kit per family, while supplies last.

Storytime-toddler Time: 10 a.m. Wednesday - Library-awareness program to acquaint your child with the wonderful world of books. Most storytimes are theme-based and will include music and movement along with a simple craft. For ages 2 and 3.

Storytime-preschool

Pals: 11 a.m. Wednesday - Library-awareness program to acquaint your child with the wonderful world of books. Most storytimes are theme-based and will include music and movement along with a simple craft. For ages 4 and 5.

Houston Branch, 5 W. Jamestown St., South Charleston, 937-4628047

Toddler Time to Go: 10 a.m. Tuesday - Parents and cargiverslearn intentional play with your child to engage them in learning. Fun activity stations with instructions will be set up, in partnership with Boonshoft Museum. For families with children ages 0-3.

COSI Dinosaur Kits Give-away!: All day – Wednesday Celebrate

National Fossil Day by picking up a free stem dinosaur kit, courtesy of COSI, to amplify your child’s learning and engagement. 1 kit per family, while supplies last.

Storytime: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday - Program introduces toddlers and preschoolers to books, rhymes, music and crafts and teaches them how to interact with other children their age. Please call to register.

Park Branch, 1119 N. Bechtle Ave., Springfield, 937-322-2498

Storytime: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday - Together we will share stories, sing, move to music and make a craft. It’s a perfect chance to learn how to interact with other children ages 2-5. Parent or caregiver must be present with each child.

COSI Dinosaur Kits Give-away!: All day – Wednesday Celebrate National Fossil Day by picking up a free stem dinosaur kit, courtesy of COSI, to amplify your child’s learning and engagement. 1 kit per family, while supplies last.

Toddler Time to Go: 9:30 a.m. Thursday - Parents and caregivers- learn intentional play with your child to engage them in learning. Fun activity stations with instructions will be set up, in partnership with Boonshoft Museum. For families with children ages 0-3.

Southgate Branch, 1863 S. Limestone St., Springfield, 937-3222226

COSI Dinosaur Kits Give-away!: All day – Wednesday Celebrate National Fossil Day by picking up a free stem dinosaur kit, courtesy of COSI, to amplify your child’s learning and engagement. 1 kit per family, while supplies last.

It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus Painting: 3 p.m. Saturday - Join in to paint the Sanderson Sisters! Canvas, paint and brushes provided. For ages 14 and up in the meeting room. Limit of 10 participants. Registration required.