May 25, 2020
Summer Library Club Is Almost Here!
Our Summer Library Club is from June 1 - July 31 and has many different programming opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Although there are currently no plans to have any programs held in our building this year, there are many online programs scheduled and prizes will still be awarded for completion of the summer reading goals.

We are using Beanstack again this year to log your reading and pre-registration is available now. If you participated in our library's past two Summer Library Clubs or in our Winter Reading Challenge, login to your account on your smartphone or go to our website to update your account or add family members to your account. If you have not used Beanstack before, you can download the Beanstack Tracker app to your smartphone or register for Beanstack through our library's website by clicking on the Imagine Your Story banner on our homepage, or from our Children , Teen or Adult program web pages.

 Email us at info@tippcitylibrary.org or call the library during our hours of operation at (937) 667-3826 and our library staff will assist you with any questions.
Virtual Programming Schedule
Our virtual programming is jam-packed full of our library's familiar faces this week! Watch daily live streams on our library's Facebook page , Tuesday through Saturday, at 11 a.m. (there will be no virtual programming on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25). Tune in and see our Children's Librarian Ms. Heidi Martin, our Children's Librarian Assistant Ms. Julie Smith, Adult Services Librarian Drew Wichterman, Teen Services Librarian CD DeWit, along with our library's Public Relations and Communications Specialist Katie Clevenger with a special performance with the band The Clockwork Wizards, as each share stories, songs, crafts, health tips and online resources to stay busy and healthy at home. You do not have to have a Facebook account to watch our virtual programming. Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/tippcitylibrary/ to view all of our previous live streams posted on our library's Facebook page.
Miami County Census Bureau Is Hiring
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring full and part-time positions for Miami County with hourly pay rates ranging from $17 to $18.50. There are hundreds of positions available just in Miami County! They are currently hiring for Recruiting Assistants, Census Field Supervisors and Census Takers. These positions do not require a degree and hours are flexible. If anyone interested in applying receives SNAP or qualifies for HUD or other subsidies of this type, the State of Ohio has agreed to waive wage restrictions. Any wages earned through employment with the U.S. Census will not affect their status. For more information, or to apply online now, visit 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS .
Virtual Book Club
Catch up with our library's Virtual Book Club this week on our Facebook page . You can find The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin for download on one of our free online streaming services like Hoopla or Libby . The Immortalists takes place in 1969 in New York and follows the story of the Gold children. Upon hearing of a traveling psychic arriving in their city who has the ability to tell any person the day in which they will die, the children decide to sneak out to hear their fortunes, where they learn what their lives will become over the next five decades. The Immortalists dances between destiny and choice and reality and illusion, focusing on the magnetic bond of a family's connection.
Children's Summer Library Club Details
The Children's Department at our library is excited to announce this year's Summer Library Club. During these uncertain times, our library will continue to be here to help children avoid the "summer slide" and keep your children engaged and excited about reading. Although our Summer Library Club will be different this year, we want you to know we are still here for our community.

In order to keep our staff and patrons safe, we do not anticipate having programs inside the library this summer; however, prizes will still be awarded for completing our summer reading goals.

We are continuing to build our summer schedule with virtual programming and storytimes. You do not have to have a Facebook account to watch our virtual programming. Here's what we have coming up in June:
  • **Gordon The Magician: June 9 at 7:00 p.m. - A virtual program for families our library's Facebook page.
  • Chris Rowlands: June 23 at 7:00 p.m. - A live musical experience for all ages on our library's Facebook page.
  • Miami County Park District Storybook Walks: June 16 and 30 at 7:00 p.m. - Come to the front of our library and complete the tasks from the Miami County Park District.
  • Facebook Live Storytimes with Ms. Julie & Ms. Heidi: Tuesdays and Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. on our library's Facebook page.
  • Young Readers Book Club on Facebook Live: June 10 and 24 at 12:30 p.m. on our library's Facebook page.
  • Take-home packets with activity ideas, craft projects, and STEM learning to pick-up at our library and do at home.
  • Contests and activity sheets to download from our website.
We will be adding more programs as the summer progresses, so make sure to check our Children Programs web page, or sign-up for our weekly e-newsletter. And don't forget--the library is currently offering Curbside Services for pick-up. You may request materials through our on-line catalog with your library card from our website and most requests are available within 1-2 business days.

**This library event is made possible thanks in part to a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, awarded by the State Library of Ohio, as well as support from the Friends of the Library and an anonymous donor.
Teen Summer Library Club Information
Teens are encouraged to participate in this year's Summer Library Club. To complete this year’s program, teens will earn 100 points. You can do this by reading, watching a virtual program, completing a DIY kit, writing reviews and more! We’ve created a BINGO card to use if you want to track your points visually as you go. Printed copies will be available at the library. 

You’ll earn two prizes: a halfway prize at 50 points and a completion prize at 100 points. You’ll be able to pick from a selection of items, including YA books and gift cards to local businesses. There may be more, so keep reading and participating to find out!

Checkout some of our Teen programs scheduled for June:
  • **Herbology Lesson 1: June 4 at 4 p.m. –  Launch your summer with the Miami County Park District as they teach you about herbs native to Ohio and the potions you can make with them. **Features a DIY kit** REGISTER HERE
  • Pathfinder RPG sessions: June 13, 27, July 11, 25 – Play a virtual role-playing game and go on a magical adventure! Virtual platform TBD. Attendance at all four sessions is not required. REGISTER HERE
  • **Hook ‘Em: A Writing Workshop: June 15 at 4 p.m. – Learn about and practice the writing process with YA author Kristina McBride. REGISTER HERE
  • **Herbology Lesson 2: June 18 at 4 p.m. – Continue your Herbology education with the Miami County Park District. In this session, learn about planting and caring for your own home herb gardens. **Features a DIY kit** REGISTER HERE
For more details, to register for programs, or to download the complete handout, go to  tippcitylibrary.org/teens . And don't forget to update or register on Beanstack now!

**These library events are made possible thanks in part to a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, awarded by the State Library of Ohio, as well as support from the Friends of the Library and an anonymous donor.
Adult Summer Library Club
The Adult Services Department is gearing up for this year's Summer Library Club. Join us on our our library's Facebook page for all of the following programs in June. You do not have to have a Facebook account to watch our virtual programming. Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/tippcitylibrary/ to view all of our previous live streams posted on our library's Facebook page .
  • **Tuesday, June 2 and 16 from 2 - 3 p.m. - Imagine Your Story: Tales and Travel
  • **Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Habits of the Effective Genealogy Strategist
  • Friday, June 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 11 a.m. - Yoga Basics
  • Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m. - Imagine Your Story: Performance Series with Sean Privaca
  • Friday, June 12 at 6 pm. - Imagine Your Story: Performance Series with Marc Zegans
  • Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m. - Imagine Your Story: Performance Series with Renuka Raghavan and Karen Friedland
  • **Monday, June 22 at 7 - 8 p.m. - Imagine Your Story: Performance Series with Author Jessica Strawser
  • **Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 - 8 p.m. - Imagine Your Story: David Nilsen
  • Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. - Imagine Your Story: Performance Series with Jennifer Greer
For more information on our Adult Summer Library Club programs, visit our website on our Adult Programs tab or view our library's Facebook page .

Participants of the Adult Summer Library Club earn two prizes: one halfway prize at 50 points and one completion prize at 100 points. A selection of items are available, including books and gift cards to local businesses. There may be more prizes coming available, so keep reading and participating to find out!

**These library events are made possible thanks in part to a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, awarded by the State Library of Ohio, as well as support from the Friends of the Library and an anonymous donor.
Socially Distancing Release of Inferno
Tipp City High School's student-led literary publication,  Inferno , is ready for a socially-distanced release! Please swing by their drive-thru book sale in the THS horseshoe (front entrance) on May 26 or 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.to get your copy. Books are only $5 and THS is accepting cash or checks can be made out to THS. Email anoel@tippcity.k12.oh.us  with questions or to request a copy via mail.  
Teens! Final Week to Submit Your Photos for the May Photo Challenge
Our library has just one more week to celebrate National Photography Month! We are inviting teens in grades 6th through 12th to share their best pictures with us either via email at info@tippcitylibrary.org or through our Remind app . Photos must be appropriate, containing no profanity or offensive language, and will be shared on our Instagram page crediting the photographer. This Sunday, watch for a separate Instagram post strictly for voting on this week's photos. The results of Sunday's votes will be posted on our Instagram page on Monday. There will be no prizes to be picked up for this contest, just bragging rights! The theme for the last week of the contest is:
  • May 25 is Geek Pride Day, so during this final week of our photo contest, send us a your best pic displaying GEEK PRIDE.
If you have any questions, email us at info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.
Need some photography inspiration? Add some fun to your photos with our Paper Librarians!
Download, print, and cut out your own "chibi" version of our library Director Lisa Santucci or Teen Librarian CD, and share your photos of their adventures! Go to  tippcitylibrary.org/teens  to download Chibi Lisa, Chibi CD, or both!