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Salem Township Public Library What’S in It for You? Serving Southeastern Warren County: the Townships of Salem, Hamilton, Harlan, and Southern Washington Salem Township Public Library What’s In It for You? Serving Southeastern Warren County: The Townships of Salem, Hamilton, Harlan, and Southern Washington Mon-Tue: 10:00 am-8:00 pm 535 W. PIKE STREET Wed-Thu: 10:00 am-6:00 pm MORROW, OH 45152 Fri: 10:00 am-5:00 pm (513) 899-2588 Sat: CLOSED www.salem-township.lib.oh.us Sun: CLOSED June 2015 Salem Township Public Library invites you to “escape the ordinary” this summer at its 2015 Summer Reading Program, Every Hero Has a Story, Be Your Own Hero. 1. Superheroes come in many sizes and shapes…some easily recognizable while others are not. It could be the hero that walks through the doors of the library daily, or it could be the hero that has made their mark on history. It could be the local hero that keeps our community safe, or the legendary superheroes! Learn how to recognize a true hero. Monday, June 1, 6:30-7:30 pm Monday, June 15, 6:30-7:30 pm Look it’s a comedian, it’s a Interested in the martial arts? Presenters ventriloquist, it’s a magician, it’s a from Hill’s Martial Arts will show you puppeteer, it’s a juggler-----no it’s practical self-defense skills like striking, grappling, Super Mike! Super Mike Hemmelgarn, that is! Come and throwing, pressure points and more! see him open his bag of super powers! Monday, June 22, 6:30-7:30 pm Not all heroes wear capes! Meet and greet your local community heroes who work every day to make our hometown a better place to live. Some of our honored guests are Circle Tail, Inc., Salem-Morrow Fire Dept., Warren County Emergency Service Management Agency, and Wilmington Police Dept. Be sure to check out their super vehicles, too! Thursday, July 23, 7-8:30 pm Calling all superheroes! Join us this evening and meet amazing superheroes from Hero Alliance, participate in challenging games such as Rescue Mission, the Fire-cup Kapow, and if you dare…the diabolical LEGO fire-walk challenge! Bring your camera! Super Events for Adults OSU Usher, Trevor Zahara Writing Circle Meetings Trevor Zahara, an usher inside Calling all adults and high school students Ohio Stadium for 17 years, has who are interested in writing! The library’s written a book about his time as Writing Circle is a group that meets twice monthly a volunteer, and he’ll be here on on Saturdays from 10:30 am-12:00 pm at Earl J Tuesday, June 23 from 7-8:00 Maag Community Room to share their creative pm to share his adventures with writing pieces. Prompts are decided by the group us. Registration is not required. and sharing ideas is welcomed and encouraged. Free coffee is served at each meeting. Join the group by contacting the library or emailing Dylan Confessions of an OSU Usher at: [email protected]. The Ohio State Buckeye Usher Journal June 6 & 20 features inside stories of the most famous stadium in the world. Trevor Zahara, alongside photos and stories from his fellow ushers, explores the sports history and traditions of The Ohio State University from the unique perspective of a stadium usher. Exclusive stories of coaches and teams Super Origami will appeal to all who love OSU athletics, and will satisfy Artist Monica Salisbury the curiosity of those who wonder what happens in The from Ohio Paper Folders, Horseshoe when the doors are closed. will host an origami workshop on Tuesday, July Adult Book Discussion Group 7 from 6:30-8:00 pm for Join a lively discussion group of book lovers and get in on teens and adults. If you the fun! Adults are welcome to sign up to attend monthly have ever wanted to truly explore the art of origami, book discussions, which take place the first Tuesday this is your chance! Registration is required and evening of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm. The group there is a limit of 20. discusses a different book each month, which can be picked up at the library. Interested participants can stop in to pick Progressive Cooking Event up the next book. Family Favorites Tuesday, July 28, 6:30-8:00 pm June 2: Heading Out to Wonderful by Robert Goolrick Charlie Beale meets Sylvan Glass, the bride of the town's richest man, and Sam The next installment of the Haislett, the son of the owner of the butcher Progressive Cooking Events is shop where Charlie gets a job, and soon the Family Favorites. Dust off those interaction between Charlie, Sylvan, and Sam old family cookbooks and find alters the town forever. your favorite. July 7: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery The lives of fifty-four-year-old concierge Rene Michel and extremely bright, The rules are quite simple: suicidal twelve-year-old Paloma Josse are a. Sign up as a participant. transformed by the arrival of a new tenant, Kakuro Ozu. b. Cook a dish in the proper category. c. Bring enough for all the participants to August 4: To the Hilt by Dick Francis sample. Alexander Kinloch, a reclusive young Scottish d. Be an impartial judge, and cast votes for painter, is called to London to attend to his your favorite dish. stepfather, who in turn unwittingly threatens to e. Dishes are judged on aroma, appearance, take his stepson to the grave with him because consistency and taste. of a dangerous secret. f. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the event. Superheroes For Adults The Essential Batman Encyclopedia by Robert Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 1 by Brian Greenberger Michael Bendis The ultimate guide to the man behind the mask, Why has Earth suddenly become the most and the mythology behind the man. “Criminals important planet in the galaxy? The Guardians are a superstitious, cowardly lot. So my disguise of the Galaxy plan to find out! But while Earth must be able to strike terror into their hearts,” deals with a brutal Badoon invasion, the declareS millionaire industrialist Bruce Wayne. Guardians' fate has been decided millions of miles away! X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe by Batman: Earth One Vol. 2 by Geoff Johns & Michael Mallory Gary Frank Tells the story of this unique band of comic The Riddler has arrived in Gotham and he's book heroes from their creation in 1963 by terrorizing the city with his own twisted brand the dream team of writer Stan Lee and artist of anarchy. But why is he attacking now, and Jack Kirby, through their late 1970s re- what is his endgame? The Riddler isn't emergence as a platform for socially and Batman's only problem, as Killer Croc is on the streets and his violent crimes can't be politically relevant storytelling. ignored. Wonder Woman by Robert Greenberger Batman and Robin Vol. 6: The Hunt for Explores idiosyncratic creator William Moulton Robin by Peter Tomasi & Patrick Gleason Marston's interest in ideas of a "new woman" for After losing his son Damian--a.k.a. Robin-- the twentieth century; costume and character Batman has finally found peace with his death. story changes over the decades; the influence on Damian's grandfather Ra's al Ghul, however, all other female comic book characters since her has not. In order to resurrect Robin, he's stolen inception. the body and now Batman will stop at nothing to reclaim him. The Supervillain Handbook by King Oblivian, Matt Wilson & Adam Wallenta Batman Vol. 6: Graveyard Shift by Scott Contained within the pages of The Supervillain Snyder & Greg Capullo Handbook is an easy-to-follow blueprint for In the wake of the death of his son Damian, villainy and world domination. If it should fall Batman is in danger of losing his humanity. into the wrong hands, it could threaten the very However, the foes of this grief-ridden Dark foundations of our society. Knight mean to strike him when he's at his weakest. Has Batman's worst foe become... Bruce Wayne? Stan Lee's How to Draw Superheroes by Stan Lee Avengers by Dan Abnett Lee shows readers everything they'll need to The Mighty Avengers face an array of their make their own mighty superheroes. He exposes greatest foes-all at once! Only one thing is his secret tools and techniques for bringing certain: this isn't a coincidence. But what strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. larger, deadlier threat lies behind these simultaneous attacks on Earth? Marvel: The Characters and Their Universe by Ant-Man, Volume 1: Second-Chance Man Michael Mallory by Nick Spencer & Ramon Rosanas For 75 years the Marvel Superheroes have Scott Lang has never exactly been the world's delighted readers with their larger-than-life, yet best superhero. Heck, most people don't even very human, heroics. More than simply comic think he's been the best Ant-Man! But when book characters, the likes of Captain America, the Superior Iron Man calls with a once-in-a- the Silver Surfer, Iron Man, and Doctor Strange, lifetime opportunity, and an old enemy to name a few, have become part of the fabric of returns, Scott's going to get a chance to turn it 20th century culture, the mythology of the all around and be the hero he's always modern age. dreamed of being. Books Other Super Readers Have Liked The Kindness of Strangers by Katrina Kittle A young widow raising two boys, Sarah Laden is struggling to keep her family together.
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