CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY

Upcoming Programs at the Clark County Public Library for the week of March 26 include:

Main Library, 201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, (937) 328-6903

Seek and Find - Shamrocks: month of March

Can you find the images of shamrocks 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).

Take-n-make – Interactive Cloud/rainbow: month of April

Stop in to the Lenski Children’s Center and pick up a Take-n-make for your child to create at home. This month’s craft is an interactive cloud/rainbow.

Draw the Hero in Your Life @ SMOA: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday

In conjunction with upcoming visit by writer and illustrator Bryan Collier at the University of Dayton and Dayton Metro Library, this program will be held at the Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield. The library will host drawing events through the week.

Draw the Hero in Your Life: 4:00 p.m. Monday-friday

In conjunction with upcoming visit by writer and illustrator Bryan Collier at the University of Dayton and Dayton Metro Library, children under age 18 are invited to draw an inspirational BIPOC figure in their life and add a short biography about them if they choose. This will take place in the Lenski Children’s Center and works will be displayed at the library through April.

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: 2:00 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.

Rose City Roleplayers: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 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).

Board Game Club: 2:00 p.m. Saturday

Make friends while playing some classic favorites or try out something new. Ages 6-18 in the Lenski Program Room.

Enon Branch, 209 E. Main St., Enon (937) 8642502

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.

March Madness (Library Style): March 1 – March 29

Vote for your favorite Disney character and move them from the Elite Eight to the Championship Round. Characters include: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Dumbo, Tinkerbell, Cinderella, Tigger and Goofy. Vote once each visit. All ages welcome to participate.

Where is Cottontail?: April 1 – April 28

Visit the children’s area and look for Cottontail. Children 12 and under will receive a sweet treat when they tell a staff member where they have spotted him.

Humor Match-up: April 1 – April 29

April is National Humor month. Take a moment to laugh and tickle your brain by matching humor trivia questions with the correct answers. Turn your sheet in at the desk for a small treat. For teens and adults.

Makerspace Projects: March 20 – April 17

Come check out the library’s makerspace technology while it visits the branch in March and April. Hours will be: Tuesdays 2-4 PM and Saturday April 1 from 2-4 PM. Other times available by appointment only.

Genealogy: 3:00 p.m. Monday

A time of sharing and learning about researching your family line. Learn about resources available to conduct your search and how a beginner can get started with filling in a family tree. All skill levels welcome. For adults.

Storytime-toddler Time: 10:00 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: 11:00 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) 462-8047

Daily Fun Activities: March 1 – March 31

Pick up a daily fun calendar at the circulation desk. For each day that you do the activity suggested, at the library, you will receive a small treat. For ages 2-12.

Springtime Activity Bag: March 20 – March 31

Pick up a Springtime Activity Bag to take home, while supplies last. Ages 2-12.

Easter Activity Bag: April 1 – April 8

Pick up an Easter Activity Bag to take home, while supplies last. Ages 2-12.

Egg Hunt: April 1 – April

8

Hop on down the Bunny Trail and see if you can find the eggs the Easter Bunny lost out of his basket. After you’ve found them, tell the librarian at the desk and receive a small treat. Ages 2-12, while supplies last. Limit 1 per child.

LEGO Club: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday

Bring your friends and have a great time being creative. LEGOS provided and final creations will be on display until the following month. For school-age children.

Storytime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 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

Take and Make: April 1 – April 22

Hippity hop your way to the library and pick up a paper bag bunny puppet kit to take home and make and help celebrate Easter. For ages 12 and under.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class: 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Wednesday

Learn the art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating in this class for adults. Everything to make your own Pysanka will be provided. Registration is required. Call or stop in to register.

Storytime: 10:30 a.m. – 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.

D&D Club: Just a Mini Painting Session: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Learn the basics of mini-figure painting to enhance your tabletop roleplaying game! Presented by local hobbyist Alexander Douglass. Supplies provided for ages 10-18. Registration is required. Please email Kylee Ervin at kervin@ ccplohio.org.