NEWSLETTER & EVENTS CALENDAR SPRING 2018

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Lane Supporters Thank you to all who contribute in memory of their loved ones and to all of the individuals and organizations who provide Visit www.lanepl.org/photocontest for complete rules and details. funding to support services This spring, the Lane Libraries are looking for The details: to the community through the community photos that capture the wonder of nature. Email your photo to [email protected]. Lane Libraries. Participants may enter one photo for consideration Include your name, age, city, the location of where between March 15 and April 15. The photo subject your photo was taken, and a caption. To ensure Individuals must be relevant to the theme of the contest: wildlife, eligibility for the contest, please submit files no • Anonymous plants and natural scenery captured in our community. larger than 20MB. The contest is open to amateur • Samuel & Barbara Beeler Winners in three age categories (ages 12 - under, ages photographers only. Photos must be appropriate for • Barton K. Mecum 13 - 17, and ages 18 - up) will receive gift cards to posting on the library’s website and social media. • Ann C. Regan various retailers and will be announced on Earth Day, Entries will be judged by a panel of Lane Libraries • Sharon R. & Raman J. Singh April 22. staff on the basis of creativity, composition and • W.E. Smith Family Charitable Trust relation to the theme, the wonder of nature. Winning • Leah Washburn-Moses photographs, along with the photographers’ names • Peter S. Wendt and information about the photos will be displayed on the library’s website and Facebook page. Organizations • Four Seasons Garden Club Marcia Koenig Joins Lane Board The Lane Libraries welcome Marcia Koenig as the newest member of the Board of Trustees. Marcia, a native of Cincinnati, has lived in Hamilton for 40 years. In addition to raising a family here, she has spent those years in the business community, at times deeply involved in a wide range of community programs. Marcia is enthusiastic about contributing her vision, expertise and community minded voice to the continued growth and development of the Lane Libraries. Special thanks to our Friends of Marcia states, “I have loved the Lane Libraries for many, many years and am an avid user of many of their the Library organizations whose services. The ubiquitous presence of the Lane Libraries in our community speaks volumes to the organization’s continued financial and volunteer dedication to all members of the community, offering enrichment, education and culture in as many ways as support bolster services and materials can be imagined.” Marcia’s willingness to serve the community through the Lane Libraries Board of Trustees is that we provide to the community. much appreciated. If you’re interested in becoming a Friend of the Lane Libraries, Hamilton-Fairfield Friends The Friends of the Oxford Lane call (513) 894-6557. Annual Used Book Sale Library Monthly Book Sales Held at Queen of Peace Parish gymnasium Held in the Oxford Lane Library Lobby 2550 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio Saturdays, March 3, April 7 & May 5 Find us on Facebook! Friday, May 4, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. www.lanepl.org All items will be half price on Saturday from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Upcoming Friends Events Upcoming Friends The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (Winternight Trilogy) Told in the style of a fairy NEWS THE LANE tale, the Winternight trilogy is grounded in the rich history of Russia’s 14th century. The wonderfully atmospheric first book is . filled with spirits, concealed Series Starters gifts, a stepmother and a call To get started on any of these series, to protect family. This enchanting series continues check out titles at www.lanepl.org/seriesstarters in The Girl in the Tower.

The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson (Walt Longmire series) Set in the fictional Absaroka Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia Visit www.lanepl.org/photocontest for complete rules and details. County, Wyoming, this (Little Elliot series) (Gaither Sisters series) ongoing mystery series Meet Little Elliot and his In the summer of 1968, features widower Sheriff new friend Mouse. In a big Delphine, Vonetta and Fern Walt Longmire. The first entry city, it helps to have a friend, travel across the country investigates a revenge killing, especially when cupcakes to spend a month with delving into the lives of the are involved! Each book in their mother in Oakland, characters and local culture, the Little Elliot series can California. Follow the Gaither including the nearby Cheyenne reservation. Pair be read as a standalone. family as they grow through with the excellent TV series, “Longmire”, starring the trilogy, or choose any book from the much Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, and Lou Diamond Eva’s Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliott beloved series to read as a standalone title. Phillips. Latest release: The Western Star (Book 13) (Owl Diaries) Who likes stories with A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle The Walk by Richard Paul Evans owls? Read all about the (Time Quintet) (The Walk series) adventures of Eva Wingdale A favorite across generations, What would you do if you and her friends in this early this timeless series chronicles lost everything that matters chapter book series, and the saga of the Murry family, in your life all at once? Alan be on the lookout for the starting with the mysterious Christoffersen faces his losses newly released book eight: disappearance of Meg’s father by going on a cross-country Eva and the Lost Pony. in book one. A Wrinkle in walk, Washington State to Time won the 1963 Newbery Key West, that spans five Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers by M.K. Reed, Medal and has been adapted books and just may save illustrated by Joe Flood into a new movie starring Oprah Winfrey, Mindy his life in the end. This series is for readers who (Science Comics) Kaling, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Storm appreciate inner journeys alongside external Calling all dinosaur fans! Reid. Next book: A Wind in the Door. adventures. Followed by Miles to Go. Find out how people first learned about dinosaurs Scythe by Neal Shusterman and how those theories (Arc of a Scythe series) RBdigital supplements our evolved over time, In a future world free from current eAudio collection with including an era of the natural causes of death, exclusive unabridged titles/ “fossil wars.” If you dig Scythes alone control the authors from Recorded Books this book, be sure to check out other Science human population. Citra not available from our other Comics for topics such as dogs, volcanoes, and Rowan are selected to digital services. Titles check out for 21 days and plagues and more. become apprentice Scythes, are available for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and thrown into a world where Kindle Fire. Most titles in rbdigital are available they must kill or be killed. for immediate download. Thunderhead is the next book in the series. HAMILTON LANE LIBRARY

Youth Programs March Madness McCloskey Walk Sunday, March 11 - Monday, April 2 Saturday, May 12, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Ages 12 - 18 All ages Story Time Programs Get in on the action of March Madness! Walk in the footsteps of Robert McCloskey, * Movers and Shakers Fill out a bracket and turn it in by March 15 Hamilton’s famous children’s author. Meet Tuesdays, March 6 - April 24, May 15 - 29 to be eligible for the grand prize. at the library and we’ll make our way past 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. various sites and conclude the tour at Heritage Ages 12 - 24 months Homeschool Hop Hall on High Street. A time for dancing, cuddling, singing, Fridays, March 23 & April 27 talking, listening to stories and building 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday @ the Hamilton Flea early literacy skills. Homeschool students ages 6 - 13 Saturday, May 12 Each month, Hamilton, Fairfield and the 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. * Toddler Time Lane Community Technology Center will offer All ages Wednesdays, March 7 - April 25, May 16 - 30 a sampling of unique programs for students. Held at Marcum Park 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. March 23 – No-Bake Bakery Stop by Lane’s Bookmobile during the Hamilton Ages 2 - 3 April 27 – Painting Fauvism Flea and check out the make-it-take-it craft for Enjoy books and songs! New words are kids and a cool display of tech marvels created introduced in this program, including rhymes Easter Eggs Galore at our Community Technology Center. and patterns that invite children to join in. Saturday, March 24, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Ages 7 - under Adult Programs * Story Time The hunt is on! Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, crafts and activities. Thursdays, March 1 - April 26, May 17 - 31 Tuesday’s Titles 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays, March 6, April 3 & May 1 Poetry Jam Ages 4 - 6 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Hear stories read from books that are full of Join us each month for entertaining discussions Ages 12 - 18 wonderful and rare words, learn about letters of novel reads. Celebrate National Poetry Month by sharing and increase your pre-reading skills. March 6 – Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate your favorite poetry and reading your own April 3 – The Good People by Hannah Kent personal writings. Full STEAM Ahead May 1 – The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney Fridays, March 2, 9, April 6 & 13 DIY Chia Pets 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sunday Sounds Saturday, April 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 Sundays, March 11 & May 13 Ages 5 - 11 Engage in fun, hands-on STEAM activities 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day at the library! We’ll make as we explore, learn and tinker. Enjoy a relaxing hour of music presented our own Chia Pets to care for and nurture. March 2 – Use Your Senses with support from the Friends of the March 9 – Digging Up Dinosaurs Hamilton-Fairfield Lane Libraries. Star Wars Jedi Training April 6 – Simply Magnetic March 11 – Brussels Sprouts Saturday, May 5, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. April 13 – Patterns All Around May 13 – Queen City Sisters Ages 5 - 12 Do you have what it takes to be a Jedi? Find Teen Movie: “Thor: Ragnarok” Monday Lunch & Learn out at the library. Join us for out of this world Saturday, March 10, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Mondays, March 12, April 9 & May 14 games, crafts and snacks. Ages 12 - 18 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. We’ll view the latest entry into the Marvel Feed the body and feed the mind! The Free Comic Book Day in the Teen Zone Cinematic Universe. Thor fights to survive speakers and your lunch will be provided Saturday, May 5, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and races against time to save his home planet by the Hillandale Family of Communities. Ages 12 - 18 from total destruction. Can he make it? March 12 – Create a Bird Feeding Habitat Visit the Teen Zone on Free Comic Book Day! We’ll in Your Backyard give away free comic books provided by local April 9 – Is Your Home an Asset or an Anchor? comic book stores and create comic themed crafts. May 14 – Cooking Made Easy with Chef Rickett Book club copies are available upon registration. R Registration is required. * Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Uncovering Cincinnati’s Hidden Welcome to Medicare 2018 What’s on the Menu? Series History One Story at a Time Tuesday, March 27, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cooking for One or Two Tuesday, March 13, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Learn about Medicare Part A and Part B Tuesday, April 24, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cincinnati was the first major American benefits, the prescription drug coverage Do you often cook for just one or two people? Do city founded after the American Revolution. benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans you want to learn how to make delicious recipes Jeff Suess, librarian and local author of Hidden and Medicare supplement insurance. in smaller quantities? Join an OSU Extension History of Cincinnati and Lost Cincinnati, will Family & Consumer Services professional for a share details of his research that led to the Cemetery Research to special event on cooking smaller portions. publication of the books. A book signing and Aid Your Genealogy Project sale will follow his presentation. Thursday, March 29, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Pressure Canning Testing & Cooking Learn how to read cemetery records and interpret Tuesday, May 22, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cooks & Books: A Cookbook Club headstones to collect information about your If you can vegetables, fruits or other foods, make Tuesdays, March 13, April 10 & May 8 ancestors. Also covered will be tips for using sure your food is safe to eat. Join an OSU Extension 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. cemetery databases, reading death and interment Family & Consumer Services professional for a Love to cook? Love to taste? Join us for lively records, and locating other forms of information. cooking demonstration on how to make fruit foodie talk and delicious taste tests. salsa with canned items. Bring along your canner March 13 – Late Night Snacks NaNoWriMo Series lid with gauge to get them tested for the year. April 10 – Breads and Spreads Camp NaNoWriMo Introduction & Kickoff May 8 – Latinos Platos Saturday, March 31, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Unveiling the Clark Lane & Working on a writing project this spring? Join us Lane Public Library Ohio Historical Marker Nonprofit Knowledge Series to learn about Camp NaNoWriMo, a version of Saturday, April 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Thursdays, March 15, April 12 & May 17 National Novel Writing Month where you set your Celebrate the unveiling of a new Ohio 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. own goal, and learn how you can participate in Historical Marker dedicated to industrialist and Informative sessions open to all nonprofit one of the largest writing events worldwide. philanthropist Clark Lane and the Lane Public professionals and community members. Library he initiated. Lane Libraries Trustee Share experiences or knowledge, get answers Come Write In! Dr. Curtis Ellison will share brief remarks on to questions, develop new ideas for your Thursdays, April 12 & 26 Lane’s vision and philanthropy, and other organization and don’t forget to bring your lunch! 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. speakers will offer remarks for the occasion. This is a Foundation Center partnership event. This is your opportunity to work on your Camp NaNoWriMo project, where you can ask questions Social Security 101 Grant Resource Series and mingle with other writers as you write. Tuesday, May 1, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays, March 21 & April 11 Join us as we learn about Social Security 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Fannie Hurst Days planning tools, eligibility issues, living and Learn about Lane’s grant resources during these at the Hamilton Lane Library deceased spouse benefits, Medicare enrollment Foundation Center partnership programs. Wednesday, April 18 & Thursday, April 19 and more! March 21 – Intro to Proposal Writing As the community celebrates the legacy of April 11 – Introducing the New Foundation esteemed novelist and Hamiltonian Fannie Hurst, Open Cummins History Room Hours Directory Online these events will be offered at the library. Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Remarkable Civil War Women 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Visit the Cummins Local History Room during You Never Knew Fannie Hurst Presentation by Kathleen S. Fox these designated hours to have a librarian Thursday, March 22, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. assist you with doing genealogy and local We’ve heard of Harriet Tubman and Clara Barton, “Imitation of Life” (1934 film) history research. but what about Elizabeth Thorn or Mary Elizabeth Thursday, April 19 Bowser? Each of these women did something 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. noteworthy during the Civil War. Millie Henley “Four Mothers” (1941 film) of Historical Connections will celebrate Women’s 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 300 N. Third Street History Month with fascinating stories of these “Young at Heart” (1954 film) forgotten women. Hamilton, OH 45011 (513) 894-7158 FAIRFIELD LANE LIBRARY

Youth Programs Crafting with Perler Beads Eggs-traordinary Crafting Thursday, March 8, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 30, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 Ages 6 - 12 Story Time Programs Create some fun designs using Perler Beads! What can you make with an egg carton? Follow one of our patterns or develop your own * Movers & Shakers Read to a Therapy Dog design for creations to take home and share. Wednesdays, March 7 - April 25, May 16 - 30 Thursdays, March 8, April 12 & May 10 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Just BeTween Us Ages 12 - 24 months Tuesdays, March 27, April 24 & May 22 Saturdays, March 31, April 28 & May 26 A time for dancing, cuddling, singing, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. talking, listening to stories and building All ages, individuals or families welcome Ages 10 - 12 early literacy skills. Sign up for a 15-minute session to practice If you are looking for a place to discuss your reading skills with a registered therapy outstanding books and have some fun with your * Toddler Time dog! Call 858-3238, ext. 1321 to register. peers, then Just BeTween Us is the book club for Thursdays, March 1 - April 26, May 17 - 31 you! Each month will feature an expertly-selected 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Job Skills and Resumé Help for Teens book and a unique activity. Ages 2 - 3 Thursday, March 15, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. March 31 – The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris Enjoy books and songs! New words are Ages 14 - 18 April 28 – Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson introduced in this program, including rhymes Looking for a summer job? Prepare for the May 26 – Curiosity by Gary Blackwood and patterns that invite children to join in. job market with tips on how to create a resumé, prepare for an interview and more! Board Game Bonanza * Story Time Thursday, April 5, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays, March 6 - April 24, May 15 - 29 Teen Job Fair Ages 12 - 18 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you enjoy playing board and card games? Ages 4 - 6 Ages 15 - 18 Join us for an hour of games, snacks and fun! Hear stories read from books that are full of Don’t miss your chance to talk to potential wonderful and rare words, learn about letters employers in our community who are open to I Love My Library: Art Contest and increase your pre-reading skills. employing 15 - 18 year olds! Come prepared with Saturday, April 7, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. your resumé and business appropriate dress attire. Ages 6 - 11 * Play Cafe The Fairfield Lane Library is hosting an art Wednesdays, March 7, 21, April 4, 18, Teen Movie Night contest in honor of National Library Week titled May 2 & 16, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, March 29, April 26 & May 31 “Why I Love My Library”. Use any medium or Ages 3 - under 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. style: collage, painting, drawing, photography, A time for caregivers to get together, make Ages 12 - 18 sculpture, etc. Present your art on April 7. Art will new friends, talk and enjoy donuts and coffee Join us for an evening of fun! Bring your be displayed in the children’s room April 8 - 14 while the children socialize and play. friends for snacks, games, movies and more. for peer judging. Stop by the week of April 16 to March 29 – “Spider-man: Homecoming” collect your art and to claim your prize. Homeschool Hop April 26 – “Logan Lucky” Thursdays, March 8, April 5 & May 3 May 31 – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Anime and Manga Club 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Dead Men Tell No Tales” Thursdays, April 12 & May 10 Homeschool students ages 8 - 13 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Each month, Hamilton, Fairfield and the * Easter Extravaganza Ages 12 - 18 Lane Community Technology Center will offer Friday, March 30, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Do you enjoy anime and manga? Share your a sampling of unique programs for students. Ages 5 - under favorites, watch anime, eat snacks and meet March 8 – PowerPoint 101 Meet us at the Fairfield Village Green Park others who share the love of this fandom. April 5 – I Love My Library Contest Preparation and Amphitheatre for an Easter Extravaganza! May 3 – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Enjoy stories and songs, hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. Book club copies are available upon registration. R Registration is required. * Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

D.E.A.R.: Drop Everything and Read Day * Create a Treasure for Mom Learn it at the Library Friday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays, March 27, April 24 & May 22 All ages Ages 3 - 6 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. As part of National Library Week, we will Here’s a chance to bring the little ones to Continue your brand new you by taking transform our meeting room into a comfortable the library to make a surprise gift for Mom advantage of library resources. Learn new and quiet place for our patrons to relax and just for Mother’s Day! We’ll also play games and skills, languages and more, all for free! read. Bring your own book or enjoy one of ours. sing songs. March 27 – Ancestry April 24 – Ohio Digital Library/Libby * Wind Chimes & Windsocks Blooming Creativity May 22 – Encore/SearchOhio/Wowbrary Sunday, April 15, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 Ages 12 - 18 D.E.A.R.: Drop Everything and Read Day Spring is in the air! Let’s create some wind Create some crafts inspired by and Friday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. chimes, windsocks and bird feeders to using some beautiful May flowers! All ages brighten your garden! As part of National Library Week, we Adult Programs will transform our meeting room into a Rainy Day Coloring comfortable and quiet place for our patrons Thursday, April 19, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Computer Tutor Service to relax and just read. Bring your own book Ages 12 - 18 Make an appointment with a member of the or enjoy one of ours. Tired of all the April showers? Come inside Reference Team to learn about email accounts, for a relaxing hour of coloring. Supplies will computer basics, internet basics, eBooks, tablets, Sunday Sounds: Better Together be provided, but feel free to bring your own. iPads, Word or Ancestry.com. Thirty-minute Sunday, April 15, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. sessions are available by calling 858-3238. Robb Horton and Erika Klaber are “Better Candy Art Together”, a married musical duo who are long Thursday, May 3, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Positively Paranormal: time members of Hamilton’s oldest band, the Ages 12 - 18 The Book Club with Bite Klaberheads. Courtesy of the Hamilton-Fairfield Use your artistic skills in a new medium: Wednesdays, March 14, April 11 & May 9 Friends of the Lane Library. candy! Use candy in a variety of ways to 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. create a modern masterpiece. Join us for a spirited discussion of popular Intro to Proposal Writing paranormal, fantasy and science fiction titles. Tuesday, April 17, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. May the Fourth Be With You March 14 – The Veil by Chloe Neill Learn more about planning, crafting and Friday, May 4, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. April 11 – The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman writing grant proposals for foundation grants Ages 6 - 11 May 9 – The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures while getting practice and your proposal In a library far, far away… dress as your by Aaron Mahnke writing questions answered. This is a Funding favorite “Star Wars” character and join us Information Network event. for activities, crafts and snacks! Third Monday Book Club Mondays, March 19, April 16 & May 21 Fandom Fest: All Things Animated! Fandom Fest: All Things Animated! 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of All ages All ages modern and historical fiction and nonfiction. Whether it’s classic or modern style, from your Whether it’s classic or modern style, from your March 19 – Walkaway by Cory Doctorow childhood or from a foreign country, animation childhood or from a foreign country, animation April 16 – Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan is loved everywhere. Share your appreciation for is loved everywhere. Share your appreciation for May 21 – Turtles All the Way Down by John Green all things animated as we watch clips, make crafts all things animated as we watch clips, make and eat snacks celebrating cartoons. crafts and eat snacks celebrating cartoons. Introducing the New Foundation Directory Online Tuesday, March 20, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to use our Foundation Directory Online to connect your organization with local funders 1485 Corydale Drive and maximize your grant seeking potential. Fairfield, OH 45014 This is a Funding Information Network event. (513) 858-3238 OXFORD LANE LIBRARY

Youth Programs Teen Advisory Board Locust Street Cinema Wednesdays, March 7, April 4 & May 2 Wednesdays, March 28, April 25 & May 23 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Story Time Programs Ages 12 - 18 Ages 12 - 18 Enjoy a matinee showing of awesome movies with * Movers & Shakers Let your voice be heard! Join the Teen Advisory fresh popcorn! Thursdays, March 1 - April 26, May 17 - 31 Board to help plan programs and activities that March 28 – “The Parent Trap” (1998) 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. you want to see at Lane. April 25 – “The Emoji Movie” Ages 12 - 24 months May 23 – “Doctor Strange” A time for dancing, cuddling, singing, Lego Block Party talking, listening to stories and building Sundays, March 11, April 8 & May 20 Art Explorers: Story and Craft Time early literacy skills. 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Ages 4 - 11 Thursdays, March 29 & April 26 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. * Toddler Time Attention, Lego lovers! Bring the whole family Ages 3 - 5 Wednesdays, March 7 - April 25, May 16 - 30 for an epic building bash! We’ll supply the Miami University Art Museum 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., blocks, you supply the imagination. An early childhood arts and reading repeated 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. partnership between the Oxford Lane Library Ages 2 - 3 * Play Cafe and Miami University. Enjoy books and songs! New words are Mondays, March 12, April 9 & May 14 introduced in this program, including rhymes 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Cupcake Wars and patterns that invite children to join in. Ages 3 - under A time for caregivers to get together, make Saturday, March 31, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Ages 12 - 18 * Story Time new friends, talk and enjoy donuts and coffee Work by yourself or in teams of two to Tuesdays, March 6 - April 24, May 15 - 29 while the children socialize and play. decorate a book-inspired cupcake. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Ages 4 - 6 Teen Crafternoons National Library Week Poetry Contest Hear stories read from books that are full of Wednesdays, March 14, April 11 & May 9 Entries accepted April 1 - 8 wonderful and rare words, learn about letters 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Grades K - 12 and increase your pre-reading skills. Ages 12 - 18 Relax and craft after school. We provide the Celebrate the library and National Poetry Month by completing an acrostic poem. Entries Family Story Time supplies, you provide the creativity! will be displayed during National Library Week Fridays, March 2 - April 27, May 18 & 25 March 14 – Fan-Art Book Covers (April 9 - 14). Library patrons will vote for their 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. April 11 – Blackout Poetry favorites. The top two winners will receive a All ages May 9 – Paper Crafts Barnes & Noble gift card. Visit the Children’s Stories, songs, finger plays and fun activities Department or lanepl.org for an entry form. designed for preschoolers. Younger and older ChickLits: Mother-Daughter Book Club siblings welcome. Thursdays, March 15, April 19 & May 17 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Captain Underpants Party Thursday, April 5, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Science Sundays Girls ages 8 - 11 Ages 5 - 11 Sundays, March 4, April 15 & May 6 An intergenerational book club for girls and their Tra-la-laaa! Join us for “Action! Thrills! Laffs!” 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. moms. Discuss a girl-powered novel every month. (i.e. crafts, games and more!) Ages 7 - 11 Explore science with a variety Random Fandom American Girl Tea Party of exciting presentations. Wednesdays, March 21, April 18 & May 16 Sunday, April 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. March 4 – Lane Community Technology Center 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ages 6 - 10 Presents Coding without Computers Ages 12 - 18 Discover what life was like for children during April 15 – Second Chance Wildlife Presents Turtles Share your love for your favorite fandom with Kirsten’s time (1850s). Complete a craft, play a May 6 – Hefner Museum of Natural History snacks, games and crafts. game and enjoy a snack from her time period. Presents Snakes Alive! March 21 – Adventure Time April 18 – Disney Both boys and girls welcome to attend. May 16 – The Hunger Games trilogy Book club copies are available upon registration. R Registration is required. * Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Meet the Illustrator: Cincinnati Candy: A Sweet History The Book Cru An Evening with R. Gregory Christie Thursday, March 1, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays, March 20, April 17 & May 15 Monday, April 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Local food etymologist Dann Woellert tells how 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. All ages for more than a century, Cincinnati’s candy Cru Gastro Lounge (Stewart Square) Join R. Gregory Christie, five-time recipient of the industry satisfied our national sweet tooth with Each month’s title will be paired with a Coretta Scott King Honor Award in Illustration and stick and drop candies as well as opera creams. themed beverage. Enjoy great food, drink and 2017 Caldecott Honor recipient, for a discussion of conversation at Cru wine bar. Purchase of drink his critically acclaimed work. Reception, book and Future Fiction Book Club and food optional. art sale (cash only), and signing will follow. Tuesdays, March 13, April 10 & May 8 March 20 – The Last Days of Night 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. by Graham Moore 4 PAWS Miami The book club for Sci-Fi/Fantasy lovers. April 17 – This is How it Begins by Joan Dempsey Sunday, April 29, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. March 13 – The Martian Chronicles May 15 – Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance All ages by Ray Bradbury by Ruth Emmie Lang Meet two and four footed members of Miami April 10 – The Power by Naomi Alderman University’s 4 Paws for Ability. Learn how service May 8 – The Magicians by Lev Grossman Make and Mingle dogs are fostered, trained and paired with a child. Sundays, March 25, April 22 & May 20 Musical Afternoons 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Star Wars Scavenger Hunt Saturdays, March 17, April 14 & May 12 Join us for an afternoon of crafting. Monday, April 30 - Sunday, May 6 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. All skill levels welcome! Ages 12 - under All ages March 25 – Family Tree Save the galaxy by completing a March 17 – Shiny and the Spoon: April 22 – Poetry + Painting scavenger hunt around the library! Pop-fueled, Americana-laced original music May 20 – Sketching Studio from Cincinnati’s award nominated folk-pop duo. May the Fourth Be With You: April 14 – Rabbit Hash String Band: An Old-Fashioned Hootenanny An Epic (After-Hours) Star Wars Party Fiddle, clawhammer banjo, guitar and banjo Wednesdays, March 28, April 25 & May 30 Friday, May 4, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. uke combine with old-time harmonies to make 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Ages 12 - under some fun-loving, toe-tapping music! Host Larry Wayt leads an acoustic jam party! Celebrate Star Wars Day with games, May 12 – Dean Phelps: For beginners and experienced musicians alike, crafts and more! A nationally recognized, award-winning guitar bring your instrument, your voice and your player, Dean blends guitar and voice into a enthusiasm to connect with others through a Sew Creative: Kids’ Sewing Club repertoire of songs from the late 19th and early shared musical experience! Thursday, May 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 20th centuries, creating a sound reminiscent of Ages 8 - 11 performers like Merle Travis and Doc Watson. Perspectives in Parenting Book Club Learn the basics of hand sewing. Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Third Thursday Book Club Join us for a discussion of Talk to Me First Thursdays, March 15, April 19 & May 17 by Deborah Roffman. Aromatherapy Workshop 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Join us monthly for a discussion on great titles. Caught in the Caregiver Crunch Ages 12 - 18 March 15 – Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Thursday, April 19, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn how to make your own lotions, April 19 – Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine As our population ages, caregiving duties sugar scrubs and bath bombs just in time by Gail Honeyman have fallen on family members who are for a Mother’s Day gift or to treat yourself! May 17 – Love and other Consolation Prizes often overburdened financially, physically by Jamie Ford and emotionally. Anna Goubeaux of the Council on Aging of SW Ohio will discuss this Adult Programs problem and some potential relief. Computer Tutor Service Make an appointment to learn about email, 441 S. Locust Street computer and internet basics, eReaders, Word, Oxford, OH 45056 Excel, PowerPoint and Ancestry.com. (513) 523-7531 Lane Community Technology Center Hours Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

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Minecraft LAN Party Homeschool Hop Build Your Own Self-Driving Car Thursdays, March 1, April 5 & May 3 Fridays, March 9, April 13 & May 11 Monday, April 2 - Wednesday, April 4 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ages 8 - 18 Homeschool students ages 8 - up Ages 12 - 18 Miners, crafters and warriors unite! Play with Each month, Hamilton, Fairfield and the Lane Build and program your own self-driving car to friends and make new ones as you explore the Community Technology Center will offer a take home with you! Throughout the first week in open world of Minecraft. sampling of unique programs for students. April, learn how self-driving car technology works March 9 – TinkerCAD Session 1 and implement it in your own arduino-based Girls Coding: A Mini Series April 13 – TinkerCAD Session 2 automated car. Saturdays, March 3, April 7 & May 5 May 11 – Kids Recoloring the Universe: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. An Astronomical Hour of Code Camp NaNoWriMo Lab Ages 10 - 18 Wednesdays, April 4 - 25, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. During this miniseries dedicated to girls who Bullet Journaling Revisited Teen/Adult code, we will explore a cool new introductory Wednesday, March 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. NaNoWriMo is back with our Camp NaNoWriMo coding program and work together to learn and Teen/Adult Lab. Come work on an existing project or start a implement new coding concepts. In this maker session, we will discuss what new mini project while getting support and ideas makes bullet journals so effective and share from your friends and fellow writers. Teen Tech Week @ the Tech Center tips and tricks to help others become bullet Monday, March 5; Wednesday, March 7; journaling pros! Build a Terrarium for Earth Day Saturday, March 10 Saturday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Teen Lego Mindstorms I Ages 8 - 18 Celebrate Teen Tech Week exploring different Saturdays, March 17 & 24 Celebrate Earth Day learning what a vivarium technologies. Stop in or visit www.lanepl.org 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. is and how it works while designing your own for a schedule of events. Ages 8 - 14 terrarium to take home! Legos and robots come together in this two-day Build a Better Resumé introductory event where kids will learn the basics Introduction to the Cricut Maker Monday, March 5, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. of robotics and what it takes to control them. This Thursday, April 26, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. class serves as a prerequisite for anyone wanting to Ages 13 - up Friday, March 9, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. attend any advanced Lego classes. Learn how to use a Cricut to cut and trace complex Adult designs, access the digital library and use your Come to the Tech Center to learn about all the Maker Mondays own device to make sewing and cutting patterns. ways that resumé writing has changed over the Mondays, March 19, April 16 & May 21 years and how to make your resumé shine in a 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Lego Mindstorms II: Sumobots world where first impressions can be everything. Teen/Adult Saturdays, May 5, 12 & 19 Stop in on Mondays this spring and make 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Pod People Book Club something cool at the Tech Center. Ages 8 - 14 Thursdays, March 8, April 12 & May 10 Over three weeks, teams will design, create and 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Introduction to Photoshop compete with other teams for the strongest robot. Adult and Illustrator Attendees must have attended Lego Mindstorms I Held at the Lane Administration Center Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Tech Center in the past. Podcasters, this one’s for you! Each month, we Teen/Adult will focus on a new book and a corresponding We’ll explore and explain the basics of photo podcast! Not a podcaster yet? No problem, join editing and vector graphic manipulation using 10 Journal Square us for stimulating book discussion while learning Adobe’s Photoshop and Illustrator. Hamilton, OH 45011 a little about the podcasting world. (513) 785-2727 Weekly Community Stops Programs Wal-Mart Coffee and a Book 3201 Princeton Road Adult Every Monday Join us as we share good books and good coffee. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (No stop on May 28)

Queen of Peace 2550 Millville Avenue Every Wednesday Oxford The Wonder of Nature Photo Contest 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Oxford Coffee Company, 21 Lynn Street Submissions accepted via email Saturdays, March 10, April 14 & May 12 March 15 - April 15 Darrtown 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. All ages This spring, the Lane Libraries are looking for Corner of Hamilton-Richmond Road March 10 – Glass Houses by Louise Penny community photos that capture the wonder of and Oxford Street April 14 – The Address by Fiona Davis nature. Winners will be announced on Earth Day, Every Wednesday May 12 – Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng April 22. See page one for more details or visit 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hamilton Coffee Cup Overflowing, 6544 Winford Avenue www.lanepl.org/photocontest for complete rules Wednesdays, March 14, April 11 & May 9 and guidelines. Ross IGA 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 3733 Hamilton-Cleves Road March 14 – The Address by Fiona Davis Pinterest Party Every Thursday April 11 – Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Saturday, March 17, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. May 9 – Glass Houses by Louise Penny Lane Administration Center, Hamilton Fairfield Adult Fairfield Coffee, 311 Nilles Road Join us for some creative fun working on Tuesdays, March 20, April 17 & May 15 Pinterest-inspired crafts for you to take home. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This schedule is subject to change March 20 – Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Novel Needles without notice due to weather, traffic April 17 – Glass Houses by Louise Penny Tuesdays, March 27, April 24 & May 22 or mechanical difficulties. May 15 – The Address by Fiona Davis 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Lane Administration Center, Hamilton Adult Join the club! Knit (or crochet) with a group. HELP! One-on-One Sessions Virtual Reality Learn something new or maybe pick up some Tech Center staff provides individualized The Tech Center now has its very own tips. New to needle work? For knitting, we assistance on computer basics, word HTC Vive Headset! Experience first-hand recommend beginners start with size 8 needles processing, downloading library books, the exciting world of VR with our room and worsted weight yarn. Bring your own or using your digital camera, editing photos, scale setup. Book your VR experience via practice with some of ours! basic Web development, 3D printing and phone or email. Children under more. Call to make a one-hour appointment! 13 require adult supervision. Registration is required. Tech Center Programs Continued Book club copies are available. PRESORT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 4895 CINCINNATI, OH

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