Nov/Dec 2021   

Night Out with Dad
Eaton Branch
Thurs, Dec 9 at 6pm
 
Join us for another Night Out with Dad children’s program! Children come to the library with their dad or a male caregiver for a fun night at the library! Enjoy activities, hear a story, take home a snack, and receive a free gift! 
 
Registration begins November 1st 
Seating is limited; sign up ASAP! You can register in person at the Eaton Library or by phone. Call us at 937-456-4331. 
DIY Tacky Sweater Party
Eaton Branch
Tues, Dec 14 at 6pm
 
Join us for a Holiday-themed tacky sweater party! Bring your own sweater to decorate. 
 
We will have all kinds of things with which to decorate it: bells, pom-poms, glitter, felt, and more! The ugliest sweater created will get a prize.
 
Refreshments and Christmas music will also be provided.
 
Preble County Room Special Event
Preble County Genealogy & History Room Open House
Tuesday, December 7
5pm - 8pm
 
Join the Preble County Genealogy & History Room on Tuesday, December 7th from 5pm to 8pm for our Holiday Open House!
 
There will be punch, cookies, and other snacks and refreshments. There will also be chances to win prizes, including an AncestryDNA© test!
 




Mon, Nov 1
District-wide
Tiny Art
Youth & Teen Grab & Go Craft
(While supplies last)
Mon, Nov 1
New Paris Branch
Autumn Canvas Banner
Adult Grab & Go
(While supplies last)
Tues, Nov 15
Eaton Branch
Holiday Oil Lamp
Adult Grab & Go Craft
(While supplies last)

 
 
Maker Space is available on Fridays 10am-4pm
 
The Maker Space is a room full of new technology with open access to all ages. All equipment and assistance is free. Limited assistance is available.
 
Call us at 937-456-4331 or contact the Youth Department at youthservices@preblelibrary.org for questions or to request to use the Maker Space other than during Friday open hours. 
 
 
Try out digital design, photography, sewing, and more with free access to this equipment. Bring your own consumables, such as fabric and paper. Some materials can be purchased for a fee. 
 
PCDL's Events Calendar: Highlights for November & December
 
November Event Highlights
 
Eaton Branch:
  • Mon, Nov 1at 9am: Pre-registration for Night Out with Dad December program begins. Call us at 937-456-4331 or visit the Eaton Library to sign up.
  • Tues, Nov 2 at 3:30pm: Teen Write On! In celebration of National Novel Writing Month!
  • Tues, Nov 2 at 6:30pm: In-person Adult Craft: Decoupage Rose Votives. Pre-registration required. Call us at 937-456-4331 or visit the Eaton Library to sign up.
  • Mondays, Nov 1, 8, 15, & 22 at 10am: StoryTime Live on Zoom! Register online.
  • Tues, Nov 9 at 6pm: Adult iPad/iPhone Help Session
  • Tues, Nov 23 at 3:30pm: Teen Board Games Fun
  • Tues, Nov 30 at 3:30pm: Teen Book Club: Hide with Me by Sorboni Banerjee. Free Copy of the book while supplies last.
 
Eldorado Branch: Thanksgiving Crafts on Thurs, Nov 4, 11, 18 at 4:30pm:
  •  Nov 4: Clothespin Turkeys
  •  Nov 11: No-Bake, No-Eat (paper) Pumpkin Pie
  •  Nov 18: Wood Block Turkey
West Manchester Branch: The same Thanksgiving Crafts will be offered at the West Manchester Branch on Wed, Nov 3,10,17 at 4:30pm.
 
New Paris Branch
  • Mon, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 at 5pm – Storytime! Join us for a story and a craft!
  • Mon, Nov 1 at 2pm: Adult Grab & Go Craft: Autumn Canvas Banner.
West Alexandria Branch
  • Magnet of the Month: Leaf, Mondays, November 1-29: Collect all 12 to complete your Magnet of the Month punch card. Complete your card to enter our prize drawing!
  • Tues, Nov 2 at 5:30pm: Fall Wreath/Wall Décor Craft
  • Tues, Nov 9 at 5pm: Gobble Up Some Family Fun Night: Join us at the library for an evening of Fall crafting! We will be making Thanksgiving place cards, coffee filter turkeys, and turkey headbands.
  • Sat, Nov 27 at 12pm: LEGO Club
December Event Highlights
West Alexandria Branch:
  • Tues, Dec 7: Mini Christmas/Holiday Tree Adult Craft
  • Tues, Dec 14 at 5:30pm Holiday Family Fun
Camden Branch:
  • Wed, Dec 15 at 5:30pm: Christmas Craft Palooza
Eaton Branch:
  • Tues, Dec 7 at 6:30pm: In-person Adult Craft: Santa Paintbrush Ornament. Pre-registration is required with limited seating for 10. Call us at 937-456-4331 or register in-person.
To see all events and programs go to our Events Calendar!
 



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