TECHNOLOGY Programs are available on these subjects: (all run 1 hr.)

INTRODUCTION TO EBAY™ INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY ONLINE JOB SEARCHING STRATEGIES eBOOKS MADE EASY INTRO TO ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING BRAINHQ (runs approx. 40 min.) HISTORY, TRAVEL, HISTORY, TRAVEL, CULTURE CULTURE TAKING A TOUR AROUND OHIO

(all programs run between 35-45 min. Those with Take a tour of our wonderful state which is so rich an * asterisk also have 15-minute versions.) in history and full of many wonderful things to see

and do! *CHARLES M. SCHULZ AND THE PEANUTS GANG THE BOOK OF KELLS Learn about the cartoonist’s life from early Learn about “the most beautiful book ever childhood, formative years, and how he created written.” some of the most beloved characters of our time including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, * ERMA BOMBECK: A CELEBRATION OF Lucy, and more! LAUGHTER Prepare to smile as you learn more about our THE BEATLES: ‘CAN’T BUY ME LOVE’ beloved hometown humorist Erma Bombeck. Take a stroll down memory lane as you follow the band from its beginning stanza to its final note. HEROES OF THE MIAMI VALLEY And enjoy listening to some of The Beatles’ We pay our respects to four very special heroes greatest songs! from the Miami Valley, two of whom were awarded the Medal of Honor. * THE LIFE OF MARY TODD LINCOLN Learn more about the wife of our 16th President DESTINY OF THE REPUBLIC SPEAKERS including her childhood, years in the White House, Hear the fascinating story of James A. Garfield's and insanity trial. meteoric rise from poverty to U.S. Presidency and BUREAU his tragic end at the hands of deranged assassin LINCOLN, THE RAIL SPLITTER YEARS Charles Guiteau. Hear about Abraham Lincoln from his youth living in hardscrabble Kentucky and Indiana to his early AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS years in Illinois before he ran for political office. America’s natural treasures—did you know we have one in our very own state? NEED A SPEAKER FOR FIRST MOTHERS MAKE ‘EM LAUGH Explore the lives of 11 women who raised their A nostalgic profile at some of our favorite, YOUR NEXT BUSINESS, sons to achieve the greatest office in the classic comedians including Dick Van Dyke, CIVIC OR COMMUNITY land—the Presidency of the United States. Tim Conway, Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett. GROUP? A SENSE OF THE WORLD MUSICALS: FROM BROADWAY TO Consider one of these great programs Hear the incredible story of James Holman, a HOLLYWOOD presented by staff members from prolific traveler and world explorer. He was also A portrait of the American musical from Washington-Centerville Public Library. intermittently crippled and permanently blind. Hollywood to Broadway including movie and stage musicals and the people who brought FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS AND HE LIVED TO TELL: THE them to life. Get to know the six flagraisers in the famous INCREDIBLE STORY OF LOUIS THE WRIGHT BROTHERS photograph taken at the battle of Iwo Jima. ZAMPERINI Listen to the story of Louis "Louie” Learn more about the brothers who grew from bicycle shop tinkerers to the aviation innovators who THE STORY OF THE U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS Zamperini-juvenile delinquent, Olympic runner, made Dayton First in Flight. Discover the real story behind one of the POW, and World War II hero. greatest naval disasters in U.S. history. AGING WITH HUMOR OHIO: CRADLE OF THE PRESIDENTS Ohio claims eight U.S. Presidents. Hear more BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY: THE WORLD’S Laugh along as we present the lighter side of about their lives and years in the White House. SMARTEST HORSE growing older. Hear the remarkable story of a horse who XENIA TORNADO could debate politics, count, spell and act the HAUNTED OHIO On April 3, 1974 an F-5 tornado tore through part of a prankster. Take a creepy jaunt with us to some of Ohio’s haunted locales. the heart of Xenia. It was part of a ‘super outbreak’ of 148 twisters that struck the ANNIE OAKLEY: LITTLE SURE SHOT Midwest, leaving Xenia the hardest hit. Rising from a hardscrabble life, sharpshooter Annie Oakley is the pride of Darke County. MEMORY LANE TRIVIA HISTORY, TRAVEL, is an interactive program available for certain CULTURE groups. Please phone for more information. * THE ESTHER PRICE STORY Discover the sweet backstory of one of To book one of the listed programs, please Dayton’s own hometown favorites! contact the Outreach Services Coordinator at 937-610-4429 or [email protected]. NORMAN ROCKWELL’S AMERICA WINTER HOLIDAYS Explore the world of Norman Rockwell, one of From Christmas to Kwanza, America’s most beloved artists. cozy up and explore the unique history of winter’s major (and minor) KATHARINE, THE WRIGHT SISTER holidays. Learn more about Katharine, the younger (and only) sister of the Wright Brothers, a pioneer DAYTON’S FIRST FAMILIES OF PIZZA all on her own! Learn the ‘secrets’ behind thin crust, edge-to-edge toppings, bite-sized squares, and the Daytonians who made our favorite pizzas.