March 11 - 25

Dolores Bair to Retire from Library
Longtime library clerk Dolores "Dee" Bair has announced her retirement, effective March 31. Patrons have grown accustomed to her cheerful presence in our library, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Dee started her employment with the library in 2004. When asked what was the biggest change she saw at the library through her 17 years of service, she replied, "Technology seems to always be changing. When I started working at the library, e-readers and eBooks were not in existence, which was a big change."

While Dee will be greatly missed by staff, community members and patrons, she plans to stay busy by spending more time with family and friends, and having more involvement with church activities.

Rest assured, Dee will continue to visit the library as a patron. The library is very grateful for Dee's commitment to serving the community and will honor her with a public retirement reception on Dee's last day of employment on Tuesday, March 31 from 11 - 1 p.m.
Makerspace Mania!
Wednesday, March 25
3 - 6 p.m.

All ages are invited to explore and experiment in our
community Makerspace located in the Teen Room in the basement of our library. This event features demonstrations of all equipment in the Makerspace area, limited free samples, and more. Discover all of the ways you can create at your library!
Dyslexia Simulation: Walk in the Shoes of a Child with Dyslexia
Monday, March 16
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what it is like in the typical classroom for a child with dyslexia? What is it like to be an individual with dyslexia to read, write and process information? You are invited to participate in a 3-hour simulation to discover these answers. The simulation will cover common daily tasks required in most classrooms and is designed to help parents, teachers, school support staff, administrators, employers, and anyone else interested in understanding dyslexia and those impacted by dyslexia. The goal is to raise public awareness about dyslexia by creating an interactive environment as close as possible to the environment a dyslexic learner faces every day.

Registration is limited to 30 participants per session and is intended for adults. While the registration is currently full, you can register  here  for the Wait List.

This event is sponsored by the Josef K. Barnhart Fund of the Tipp City Public Library Endowment Fund with the Tipp City Library, Codebreakers, LLC, and the Miami Valley Dyslexia Group. Thank you to these sponsors!

Questions or need assistance with registering for our Wait List? Contact:  MiamiValleyDyslexiaGroup@gmail.com .
Events Planned for the Whole Family in March
Spring Story Time Registration Is Open!
The Spring Story Time session begins the week of March 16 and continue through April 24. There are no story times scheduled during the week of Spring Break in Tipp City Schools (Mar. 23-27), but the library is open for you to visit . Classes are filling up quickly! Go to our website under the Children's tab to see which classes are still open.

Baby Cuddle Time  is for 6-18 month old babies and a caregiver. These story time sessions are held on Thursday mornings from 10-10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Area. We are also holding Baby Sign Language Classes on March 12, 19, & 26 from 10:15-10:45 a.m. If you sign up for Baby Cuddle Time, you are automatically enrolled in the Baby Sign Language Class.

Toddler Tales  is for 18- 40 month old children and a caregiver. These story time sessions are held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:15 or 10:30-11:15 a.m in the Meeting Room downstairs.

Preschool Story Hour  is for children ages 3-½ - 5 years and a caregiver. These story time sessions are held on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m in the Meeting Room downstairs.
Baby Sign Language Story Time
Thursdays, March 12, 19 & 26
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

The library is pleased to offer free sign language classes for babies and their parents/caregivers for a limited time! The classes are taught by LaRita Condon Speech/Language Pathologist from Condon Communication Specialists and are co-sponsored by Cathi Hall from Topsy Turvy Toys.

Baby Sign Language Story Time meets in the Children’s Area on the main level. Registration is required to participate. Registration is available on our website under the Children's tab . Participants may sign up for one class or all classes that are available for signup by clicking on each date.

Baby signing is different from American Sign Language and helps increase babies ability to communicate before they are able to speak. This leads to fewer tantrums and frustration in both parents and babies, as sign language allows babies to express their wants and needs before they learn words through simple signing. There will be a short play time at the end of class for parents to practice what they learned and chat with the other parents and caregivers.
Creative Corner - Building with Strawbees
March 16 - 21

Build with straws and special plastic connectors to create buildings, bridges, geometric shapes and whatever else your imagination can think of! Strawbees encourages children to problem solve, design, construct and be creative through hands-on learning challenges. This activity is appropriate for children ages 4 years and up with parental guidance.
Creative Corner - Spring Craft
March 23 - 31

Come to the library during your Spring Break to create a fun spring craft to take home. This activity is appropriate for children ages 3 years and up with parental guidance.
Family STEM Night - Mighty Machines Make It Work
Tuesday, March 24
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

Explore science and learn about simple machines and forces of nature through hands-on activities. Work smarter, not harder! Have fun learning about simple machines through stories and hands-on activities. This event is for children ages 3-6 years with a parent or guardian. No registration is required.


Preschool Dance Party
Wednesday, March 25
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Come to the preschool dance party and shake your sillies out! During this special event, we will dance, sing, use props to move creatively and blow bubbles. This event is for children from 1-5 years with a parent, grandparent or caregiver. No registration is required.
Art Spark - Anthropomorphic Collages
Thursday, March 26
2 - 3:30 p.m.

Join us at the library each month during the school year to explore different artists and styles of art. You do not have to be a skilled artist to enjoy these projects, just express yourself! This month, we are hosting a special program for Spring Break week. Students will create anthropomorphic collages, making crazy scenes featuring animals in human situations. Participants are encouraged to leave their artwork to put on display at the library for one month. This event is for children in grades 3rd - 7th. Registration is required and is available on our website under the Children's tab .
Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth
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Friday Fun for Teens - Belated St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Friday, March 20
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate all things Irish with snacks and crafts.
Teen Tinkerlab - Women's History Heroes
March 9 -20

Create a trading card for your favorite heroine - a historical figure, someone you know, or even yourself! Browse the books and examples provided for inspiration.
March Book Madness
March 2 - 27

Sixteen of the most popular books of 2019 go head-to-head in a month-long elimination competition to determine which one YOU liked most. Cast your vote every week! The big winner will be announced on March 31.
More Programs and Events for Adults
Yoga in the Library: Yoga Basics
Mondays, March 16, 30 & April 6
9 - 10 a.m.

This series introduces 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! Register here for this series.
Bring Your Own Device
Tuesday, March 17
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Have questions about Overdrive, Hoopla or your device? Stop by the library to have your questions answered. Register here .
Overdue for a Brew: The History of Women in Beer
Wednesday, March 18
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Since ancient times, women have had a major role in brewing beer; however, according to beerconnoisseur.com, only 4% of head craft brewers are female. The craft brewing industry is starting to become more diverse, and more and more women are joining the ranks of professional brewers. Join us as Certified Cicerone David Nilsen talks about the history of women in beer and guides us through a tasting of beers from relevant breweries. Register here .

As part of One Book, Many Communities, this event will highlight different aspects touched upon in Jess Montgomery's The Widows . Be sure to pick up a One Book, Many Communities program booklet at our library and bring it with you to this event as part of The Widows Library Trail . The Friends of the St. Paris Public Library would like to invite you to go on an adventure by visiting OBMC programs inspired by The Widows . Once you have your booklet, participate in at least five programs, like Overdue for a Brew: The History of Women in Beer and ask a library employee at the program to sign and date next to the program in your booklet. Once you’ve done this, visit the St. Paris Public library to turn in your booklet and receive your gift. 
Upcoming Book Discussion
Page Turners Book Club
Monday, March 23
7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Widows by Jess Montgomery. The Widows is the 2020 One Book, Many Communities winner. Copies, in all formats, are available at the circulation desk.

Be sure to pick up a One Book, Many Communities program booklet at our library and bring it with you to this event as part of The Widows Library Trail . 
Games for Adults at the Library
Bridge

Mondays, March 16 & 23
1:30 p.m.

Enjoy intermediate to advanced bridge. Call Jessica at 667-3826 x216 for more information or to sign up.
Mahjong

Tuesdays, March 17 & 24
1:30 p.m.

Thursdays, March 12 & 19
6 p.m.

This game is for beginning to experienced players. Call Jessica at 667-3826 x216 for more information.
New Books, Music and Movies to Enjoy
Adult Fiction Books
Actress by Anne Enright
You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
Trace Elements by Donna Leon
Follow Me by Kathleen Barber
The Big Lie by James Grippando
Robert Ludlum's The Treadstone Resurrection by Joshua Hood
Coconut Layer Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Firewatching by Russ Thomas
Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
Last Girl Standing by Lisa Jackson
Apeirogon by Colum McCann
The King's Justice by Susan Elia MacNeal
The Lost Diary of M by Paul Wolfe
Greenwood: A Novel by Michael Christie
Pretty as a Picture by Elizabeth Little
The Girl in White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly by Kerri Maher
Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut by Sarah Graves
Soot by Dan Vyleta
Secrets of My Heart by Tracie Peterson
Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs
Long Range by C.J. Box
The Numbers Game by Danielle Steel
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
A Good Neighborhood by Therese Fowler
Lethal Game by Christine Feehan
The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner
House of Earth and Blood: A Crescent City Novel by Sarah J. Maas
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
Victim 2117 by Jussie Adler-Olsen
These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card
Deacon King Kong by James McBride
The Land Beyond the Sea by Sharon Kay Penman
The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian
A Conspiracy of Bones by Kathy Reichs
Smoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs
Hit List by Stuart Woods
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
A Forgotten Murder by Jude Deveraux
Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit

Adult Nonfiction Books
The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson
The Unexpected Spy: From the CIA to the FBI, My Secret Life Taking Down Some of the World's Most Notorious Terrorists by Tracy Walder
The Dalai Lama: An Extraordinary Life by Alexander Norman
Facebook: The Inside Story by Steven Levy
Supreme Inequality: The Supreme Court's Fifty-Year Battle for a More Unjust America by Adam Cohen
The Nation City: Why Mayors Are Now Running the World by Rahm Emanuel
Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work by William Burnett
Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit by Eliese Colette Goldbach
Rocco's Keto Comfort Food Diet: Eat the Food You Miss and Still Lose Up to a Pound a Day by Rocco DiSpirito
John Adams Under Fire: The Founding Father's Fight for Justice in the Boston Massacre Murder Trial by Dan Abrams
Women's Work: Stories from Pioneering Women Shaping Our Workforce by Chris Crisman
Adult Large Print Books
The Big Lie by James Grippando
The Peppermint Tea Chronicles by Alexander McCall Smith
Spirit Run: A 6,000-Mile Marathon through North America's Stolen Land by Noé Álvarez
The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben
Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar
Veiled in Smoke by Jocelyn Green
One Minute Out by Mark Greaney
A Home for Hannah by Amy Lillard
Secrets of My Heart by Tracie Peterson
The Numbers Game by Danielle Steel
Deacon King Kong by James McBride

Adult Audiobooks
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Blu-ray
Dark Waters
Charlie's Angels
Spies in Disguise

DVD
Ana
The furies
Dark Waters
The Sonata
2 Graves in the Desert
Queen & Slim
Playmobil: The Movie
The Corrupted
Bombshell
Charlie's Angels
Inherit the Viper
John Henry
Spies in Disguise
Uncut Gems

Teen Books
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Teen Audiobooks
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CDs
Waiting for Miracles by The Flower Kings

Juvenile Books
Where Is Mommy? by Pat Cummings
Books Are the Best by Maggie Testa
I Want to be a Pilot by Laura Driscoll
Angelina Ballerina and the Tea Party by Katherine Holabird
Jesus Is Born by Denis Alonso
Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade by Lyla Lee
Katie's Vet Loves Pets by Fran Manushkin
Maybe You Should Fly A Jet! Maybe You Should Be A Vet! by Dr. Seuss
Thea Stilton and the Black Forest Burglary by Thea Stilton

Juvenile Audiobooks
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