Teen Online Creativity Contest Ends April 30
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There's still time for teens to send their submissions for our library's Teen Online Creativity Contest. Any teens in 6th through 12th grade at Tipp City and Bethel schools are encouraged to submit one original work of art and/or one original poem by April 30 to be entered into the contest. Entries must not include profanity or offensive language. Email your submissions to
info@tippcitylibrary.org
. The winner will be announced on Friday, May 8 on Facebook and Instagram. If you have any questions, email us at
info@tippcitylibrary.org
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Virtual Programming Schedule
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Stay connected with our library by viewing our daily live streams on Facebook. Tune in this week and watch Ranger Vic juggle on Monday, or watch as Tipp City Middle School teacher Mrs. Cindy Wildermuth, Tipp City Schools Assistant Superintendent Mr. Steve Verhoff, and our Children's Services Librarian Ms. Heidi Martin, Adult Services Librarian Drew Wichterman and Teen Services Librarian CD DeWit share stories, mental health tips and online resources to use during this time at home. Videos stream live each day, Monday through Saturday, at 11 a.m. 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 on Facebook.
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Create Mad Lib Stories At Home
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This laugh-out-loud activity is lots of fun to do with your family. If you are unfamiliar with this word-play game, Mad Libs are short stories with some of the keywords of the story intentionally left blank--this is where you come in! One person asks another for answers to categories listed under the blank spaces in the Mad Lib story, and the other person fills in the blanks with their answers. The story goes unread until all of the blank spaces are filled in, and the result is a silly, wacky and off-the-wall tale for everyone to enjoy. Mad Libs are not only fun, but also a great way to learn parts of speech. Visit our
#StayAtHomeOhio Home Resources for Families
Pinterest page for a free download from the Mad Libs publisher or try these Mad Libs created by our library:
Spring Mad Lib
or
Trip to the Park Mad Lib
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Our library is hosting a weekly Virtual Book Club again this week. Find
The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein for download on one of our free online streaming services like
Hoopla
or
Libby
.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
is a story family, love and hope. Told through the lens of Enzo, a dog with a nearly human soul, we are told the story of Denny and his journey to reach his dream of racing.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
is a heartwarming, uplifting and also heartbreaking read that gives you an insight into the wonders and strangeness of human life, all from the unique perspective of a dog. Our Virtual Book Club posts a new book, quote and question on our
Facebook page
each week on Monday evenings and you will have the opportunity to ask questions or post a comment through Facebook. You do not have to have a Facebook account to read our latest posts about our Virtual Book Club. Happy reading!
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Purchase a T-Shirt to Support Your Local Library
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The Tipp City Public Library has partnered with other public libraries in Miami County and
TeamWork Ohio
to offer really COOL t-shirts! Sizes are youth medium through adult 3X large and are available in both heather black and heather demin colors. To purchase a t-shirt, click this
link
and once you've added your item(s) to the cart, under Library Name, be sure to select our library from the drop-down menu or visit
teamworkohio.com
today to see all of the other items offered for purchase to support local communities.
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Author Mitch Albom Releases Coronavirus Book to Raise Funds
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Mitch Albom, best-selling author of
Tuesdays with Morrie
and other popular books, is writing
Human Touch
- a new serialized story of hope during the coronavirus pandemic, set in this moment we are all enduring together.
Human Touch
is currently being written in the present, and each chapter is released one week at a time. Albom is raising money for coronavirus relief and hopes to bring awareness and help to his hometown of Detroit.
“I am offering this new work to readers everywhere. It is my hope that the story will provide a welcome diversion in our suddenly shut-in world. Writing is my art form. It is the least I can give. If you enjoy the story, I encourage those who can to donate to Detroit Beats Covid-19!, a relief effort in my hometown of Detroit, which is being so hard hit by this pandemic." Read the first 3 chapters now and every Friday as they are released on
Mitch Albom's website
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Take the Earth Day Eco Challenge and extend your Earth Day celebrations through the entire month of April and beyond! With Earth Day celebrating it's 50th anniversary, this eco-challenge connects you to a global community of advocates and change-makers each doing what we can to make earth a more sustainable environment. Visit
earthday.ecochallenge.org
to join the efforts in making earth a cleaner and safer environment for our future generations. The Earth Day Eco Challenge website also provides many different challenges separated into several categories for you to explore.
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Dayton Literary Peace Prize Virtual Book Club
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The Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP) has initiated a virtual book club. The first selection is
Year of Wonders
by Geraldine Brooks. This is a fascinating look at a village that quarantines itself in England during the plague in 1666.
For more information, email us at
info@tippcitylibrary.org
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Children's Book Explains Coronavirus - Available for Free Download
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As we all go through these difficult times together, parents may struggle in finding the right words to explain this pandemic to their children. Thankfully,
Coronavirus: A Book for Children
was recently released and is geared towards children ages 5-10 that helps answer questions with clear explanations about the coronavirus and its effects, both from a health perspective and the impact it has on a family’s day-to-day routine. This book is offered as a free download and is available on our
Pinterest page
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