September 20-October 3
Join Our 4 Part Community Conversations Series
Friday, October 15th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Join us on October 15th for part 4 of a 4 part series.

Join us in the Tippecanoe High School’s Center for Performing Arts for a presentation by award winning author Yaa Gyasi. Gyasi will discuss her book, Homegoing. This book was selected as the Dayton Literary Peace Prize runner-up for fiction in 2017, National Book Foundation’s “5 under 35” award, National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Award, and several other awards. 

Tiffany Taylor Smith, Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion from the University of Dayton, will serve as the moderator for this conversation.

Members of the community and guests are invited to submit questions for the author as part of our program. Attendees may join us in-person or virtually.

This event was made possible with support from the American Libraries Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities Grant, Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Tipp City Foundation, the Tippecanoe Educational Endowment, and 91.3 WYSO radio station.

Registration is required, call the library at 937-667-3826.
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Library Closed September 25th
The Library will be closed on Saturday September 25th for the Mum Festival. Keep an eye out for our float in the parade.
New Positions Open at the Library
The Tipp City Public Library is Hiring! Come be a part of what makes this community so special.

Guiding Ohio Online Technology Trainer Position
Guiding Ohio Online’s vision is for every Ohioan to be able to fully participate in online government,
search and apply for jobs online, understand the risks and benefits to internet finance, connect with
family online, and protect personal information in the digital age. This is a part-time contract position starting October 1st 2021-June 30th 2022. Please see the job description here.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
Volunteer Opportunities
Library Trustee
The Board of Trustees of the Tipp City Public Library is accepting resumes to fill a Board vacancy beginning January 1, 2022.

The Board of Trustees is composed of seven members residing in Miami County. The Board usually meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The duties of the Board include determining the annual budget of the library, establishing library policies, advocating for the library in the community, planning for the future of the library, and securing funds needed to operate the library.
Each Trustee takes an oath to perform their duties as defined by the Ohio Revised Code.
Candidates should have a passion for the welfare of the library and in preserving intellectual freedom. They must have the time and energy to devote to the library. Trustees are chosen to represent the diversity of the community including a balance of experience and/or skills in a variety of fields.

Service on the Board of Trustees is voluntary and without compensation for a term of 7 years. All candidates must be at least eighteen years of age.
The full job description can be obtained at the circulation desk of the library or on the library web site please visit https://tippcitylibrary.org/tipp-city-library-board-of....
Submit a letter of interest, answers to applicant questions, and a resume by Sept. 30 2021 to bot@tippcitylibrary.org or drop off/mail to Tipp City Public Library 11 East Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371

Applicant questions:
1. What would you bring to the Board in terms of experience (including community involvement), abilities, interests, resources and relationships?
2. What do you see as the most important challenges facing our library?
3. What would make for a satisfying board experience for you?
4. What Tipp City Public Library Board activities (visioning/long range planning, budgetary/financial oversight, and fundraising, facilities, and personnel policy) would be of interest to you?
Build Your Legacy at TCPL
What do you want your legacy to be about? Giving and service are among the most meaningful ways you can answer this question. Our legacy shelf consists of a three sizes of book spine for our patrons to choose from; small: $75, medium: $125, and large: $250. Patrons will get the opportunity to work with Library Director, Lisa Santucci to customize their very own book spine to reflect their personality and preferences. Each spine is hand painted by Ohio artisan, Stacy Slanker of the Three Maries. Once completed, the book spine will be mounted to our legacy shelf on the front main street entrance wall.

Your contribution is tax deductible and will be used to support the Tipp City Public Library Endowment Fund. Purchases are at the discretion of the library director. The legacy shelf is the perfect way to commemorate a special occasion or honor a family member. Invest in what makes Tipp City so great, community.
Events Planned for the Whole Family
Families with children from preschool-age through Grade 3 are invited to attend two Family Nights per month. Parents and guardians will be actively involved with their children in activities that help parents learn how to challenge children. Here’s what’s coming up:
Candyland Game Night
September 28th
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Candyland is taking over our Meeting Room and families can come in anytime between 6:30-7:15 to take a spin around the life-size Candyland game board set-up on the floor. Children will practice color recognition and following directions as they jump from square to square around the room listening to the Candy Master of Ceremonies call out their next move. Along the way, kids will collect tasty prizes.
No registration is necessary, but we will be limiting the number of participants in the room at one time, so staggered starts will be required.
Art Spark with Miss Julie
September 23rd
4:00-5:00 p.m.

Join Miss Julie at the library each month during the school year to explore different artists and styles of art. You don’t have to be a skilled artist to enjoy these projects, just express yourself.   

This program is for children in grades 3rd-8th. Participants are strongly recommended to wear masks during the program. There will be a limit of 12 participants and they will be spaced out around the room at their own tables in our Meeting Room.
The theme this month is, “Your Name is Art!” Students will create a colorful piece using permanent markers and watercolors.

Registration is required. Go to the Children's Programs webpage to register or call the library at 937-667-3826 Ext. 3 for assistance in registering.
Kids Contest and Pirate Activities in the Creative Corner
In honor of “Talk Like a Pirate Day” on Sept. 19, we’ve planned some fun activities in the Children’s Area.
Stop in between Sept. 20- Oct. 2 to learn some pirate phrases, and grab some pirate-inspired activity sheets in the Creative Corner. 

There will also be a contest and game that will earn you a surprise! Try to guess how many treasures are in the Pirate’s Treasure Chest. The person who comes closest, without going over, wins a prize bag. Then go search for the Pirate Hat picture that will be hidden in the Children’s Area. The hat will move every couple of days, so come in often to search for the wandering Pirate Hat.  
Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth
October in the Teen Space
For the month of October, we will have a horror book display to get everyone in the mood for spooky season! Come check out the display and all the other amazing things happening in the teen space!
Join Girls Who Code
This is the last chance to register for our Girls Who Code club for this year! Meetings will begin in October. You can register at this link. Reach out to Teen Librarian, Grace McGann, with any questions: gmcgann@tippcitylibrary.org




Make Your Own Sticker Event
October 4-11

On October 4th, we will be starting a Make-Your-Own sticker event! Any time we are open between the 4th and the 11th, teens are invited to come to the teen maker space and print out ONE free sticker using our new sticker machine!



Teen Cooking Classes
Interest Form: please fill out this form to indicate whether your teen (grades 6-12) would be interested in some basic cooking classes via Facebook live! The hope is to teach some basic skills, things you can make in the microwave, and ways to create budget-friendly meals as your kids prepare to go out into the world. 


More Programs and Events for Adults
Yoga In the Alley by Inhabit Yoga
Molly from Inhabit Yoga will introduce fundamental yoga breathing, postures, alignment, and core muscle engagement to support your lifelong yoga practice. Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned veteran, you'll benefit from getting back to the basics! Join us in the alley for this program. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the meeting room. Register here. Sessions are scheduled for Friday September 24th at 9:30 a.m.

Yoga at the Library will conclude at the end of September.
Bridge Club
Every Friday
1:00 p.m.

For intermediate to advanced players. Call the library at 937-667-3826 for more information or to sign up.
Join Us for Majhong
Tuesday September 28th
1:30 p.m.

For beginning to advanced players. Call the library at 937-667-3826 for more information or to sign up.
Alzheimer’s Association - Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
October 5th
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Register here.
Overdue for a Brew: Changing Seasons, Changing Beers
October 18th
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us for an outdoor beer tasting event with beer writer & Certified Cicerone David Nilsen at the Tipp City Public Library where we'll talk about fall and winter seasonal beer styles and taste some excellent examples in the crisp fall air.
This event is 21 & up only. The event is free but registration is required. Contact TCPL to register.
Upcoming Book Discussions
Mystery Lovers Book Club
Page Turners Book Club
Monday, September 27th
7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.
New Books, Movies and Music to Enjoy
Adult Fiction Books
The Bitter Taste of Murder by Camilla Trinchieri
The Guide by Peter Heller
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger
Tin Camp Road by Ellen Airgood
A Terrible Fall of Angels by Laurell K. Hamilton 
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
The Secret Staircase : A Victorian Village Mystery by Sheila Connolly
Ramadan Ramsey by Louis Edwards
30,000 Stitches : The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag by Amanda Gilman Davis
The Women of Troy by Pat Barker

Adult Non-Fiction Books
What Do You Say? : How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home by William R. Stixrud
Reign of Terror : How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump by Spencer Ackerman
Hero of Two Worlds : The Marquis de Lafayette and the Age of Revolution by Mike Duncan
Five Ingredient Dinners : 100+ Fast, Flavorful Meals 
Seeing Ghosts : A Memoir by Kat Chow
Aftershocks : Pandemic Politics and the End of the Old International Order by Colin H. Kahl
How to Make an Apple Pie from Scratch : In Search of the Recipe for Our Universe, from the Origins of Atoms to the Big Bang by Harry Cliff
Food without Fear : Identify, Prevent, and Treat Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities by Ruchi Gupta
The Rested Child : Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder - and How to Help by W. Chris Winter
The Gallery of Miracles and Madness : Insanity, Modernism, and Hitler's War on Art by Charlie English
Baby Girl : Better Known as Aaliyah by Kathy Iandoli
The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden by Peter Bergen
Four Thousand Weeks : Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Estate Planning 101 : From Avoiding Probate and Assessing Assets to Establishing Directives and Understanding Taxes, Your Essential Primer to Estate Planning by Vicki Cook
Adult Large Print Books
The Curator's Daughter by Melanie Dobson
Night Music by Jojo Moyes
'Til I Want No More by Robin W. Pearson
 The Therapist by Paris B.A. 

Adult Audiobooks
The Women's March a Novel of the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession by Jennifer Chiaverini

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DVD
Great White
Slaxx
The Gateway
Together Together
Zack Snyder's Justice League

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Teen Books
Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko

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Juvenile Books
September 11 by Libby Romero
Down to Earth by Betty Culley
Say it Out Loud by Allison Varnes
I Can Help by Reem Faruqi
Doing Business by Shawn Harris
Library Wing Warriors by Michael Dahl