November 1-14
Bring Your Own Device
October 1, 15, 22, 29

 Free one-on-one technology help is now being offered at Tipp City Public Library, Troy-Miami County Public Library, and Milton-Union Public Library. Guiding Ohio Online is a State Library of Ohio administered competitive LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grant. This program seeks to bridge gaps in access to technology and increase digital literacy in rural communities throughout Ohio. 

Have questions about Overdrive, Hoopla or your device? Stop by the library to have your questions answered.

Register here.
Web Archives Submissions Wanted
The Tipp City Public Library Web Archives, spearheaded by Teen Librarian Grace McGann, are looking for website submissions from community members. Do you have a website you believe is important to Tipp City? Please fill out this form to submit a suggestion. These will each be reviewed by Grace and added to the collection if they fit criteria!

Please email gmcgann@tippcitylibrary.org if you have any questions.
Don't Forget to Pick Up Your Coupons For Fall Fun Challenge
The Fall Fun Challenge will continue through the end of November, so you’ve still got time to win some coupons and have some fun with your family. There’s a “Foody Fun” badge, a “Discover Ohio Day Trip” badge, and much more. Complete one of the suggested activities in each of the five activity badges and each family member will receive a coupon for finishing the Fall Fun Challenge                   
If you didn’t participate in one of our previous Beanstack Challenges, ask a library staff member for help. You can also download the Beanstack app to your phone by scanning this QR code and then register:
Library Trustee Position Available
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?
First Annual Craft Swap
The Tipp City Public Library is pleased to announce that we will be holding our first annual craft swap this year! What is this, you ask? Community members are invited to drop off craft supplies they no longer need on Friday, November 19th. Then, on Saturday, November 20th, we invite you all to come between 10AM and 3PM and give these donations a new home! If you are looking at starting a new hobby, this may be a great way to test it out without spending too much money. This is also a great way to kick off any holiday crafting you may be doing! If you have any questions, please email Grace McGann, our Teen Librarian: gmcgann@tippcitylibrary.org.
Events Planned for the Whole Family
Next Storytime Session Starts This Week
The next session of toddler and preschool storytimes runs from the week of November 1 through December 10, 2021. We will meet the first three weeks in November, take a break for the week of Thanksgiving, and then meet the first two weeks in December. Storytimes will break over the holidays and resume in late January.
Toddler Tales will continue to meet on Wednesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Preschool Storytime will continue on Thursdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Baby Cuddle Time is currently on hold until the new year. Registration for this next session is going on now. You can follow this link to the Children’s Programs page on our website and register online, or call the library and a library staff member will sign you up. You will register once for the entire 5-week session.
Turkey Activity in the Creativity Corner
Stop in the library during the beginning of November and fill out a turkey feather in the Creative Corner to tell us what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving. Then we’ll add your feather to the giant turkey we’re creating in the Children’s area. Come and see our turkey grow feathers!
Children's Book Week Family Night
This year the theme of National Children’s Book Week is, “Reading is a Superpower”, and our family night is going to incorporate Super Heroes into our celebration. Stop in the library on Tuesday, November 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Teen Area and see if you can make it through our Super Hero Training Camp. There will be a variety of obstacles and skills for children ages 3-10 years to try and see if they’ve got what it takes to be a Super Hero. Then make a craft in the Children’s area related to Children’s book characters.
November Art Spark
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.  
On November 18 from 4:00-5:00 PM, Miss Julie will show you how to create a “Colorful Village” picture using markers and watercolor paint.

This program is open to children in grades 3 - 8. Registration is required and begins on November 1. Go to the Children's Programs webpage to register or call the library at 937-667-3826 Ext. 3 for assistance in registering.  
Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth
Teen Movie Night
It’s time for a Teen Movie Night! Come to the library on November 16th from 4-6:30 PM to enjoy snacks, crafts, and an absolute classic: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Registration is not required but if you know you are coming, please sign up here to ensure enough snacks and supplies!
More Programs and Events for Adults
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 November 2,9,16,23,30
1:30 p.m.

For beginning to advanced players. Call the library at 937-667-3826 for more information or to sign up.
Unwind and DIY
November 15th

Spend some time unwinding with a monthly DIY craft kit! Each month we will provide a DIY for you to create and display in your home! November’s DIY will be a cute and festive gnome ornament perfect for all things holiday!

Register here.
Overdue for a Brew: Holiday Beer Pairing
November 17th
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us for a Facebook live video on the Tipp City Public Library page where beer writer David Nilsen will offer tips for pairing beer with your holiday meals. Want to know what to pair with Thanksgiving dinner, holiday pies and cookies, and other seasonal standards? Pour yourself a beer and David will walk you through the best beers for your holiday meals!
Upcoming Book Discussions
Mystery Lovers Book Club
November 8th
7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.
Page Turners Book Club
November 22nd
7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.
New Books, Movies and Music to Enjoy
Adult Fiction Books
These Toxic Things by Rachel Howzell Hall
Foul Play by Stuart Woods
No Words by Meg Cabot
State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton
The Judge's List by John Grisham
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella
God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen
Marked Man :A Joe Gunther Novel by Archer Mayor
An Irish Country Yuletide by Patrick Taylor
Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber
Claws for Alarm by Rita Mae Brown
Pearl by Josh Malerman
Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth by Wole Soyinka
Over My Dead Body by Jeffrey Archer
A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz
It's a Wonderful Woof by Spencer Quinn
No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield
Child of Light by Terry Brooks
Oh William! By Elizabeth Strout

Adult Non-Fiction Books
Capote's Women :A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer
Forever Young :A Memoir by Hayley Mills
Martha Stewart's Fruit Desserts : 100+ Delicious Ways to Savor the Best of Every Season by Martha Stewart
Twelve Caesars :Images of Power from the Ancient World to the Modern by Mary Beard
Lidia's a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl :Simple Recipes for Perfect Meals by Lidia Bastianich
The Pioneer Woman Cooks :Super Easy! :120 Shortcut Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More by Ree Drummond
Social Justice Parenting :How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World by Traci Baxley
Hooked :How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster
Sorry Not Sorry by Alyssa Milano
Forgiving Paris by Karen Kingsbury

Adult Large Print Books
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger
Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom 
An Impossible Promise by Jude Deveraux
Santa Cruise by Fern Michaels
The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny
A Darker Reality by Anne Perry
Waiting on Love by Tracie Peterson
The Butler by Danielle Steel
Foul Play by Stuart Woods

Adult Audiobooks
Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown
Travels with George in Search of Washington and His Legacy by Nathaniel Philbrick
Bloodless by Douglas J. Preston
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

Blu-ray
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DVD
Honey Girls
Old
The Protégé
Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins 
Survive the Game
Crime Story
The Green Knight
Roadrunner a Film about Anthony Bourdain 
Fried Barry
The Stand
Needle in a Timestack
The Colony
Last Man Down
The Survivalist
Raya and the Last Dragon
CDs
Music of the Spheres by Coldplay
Peso in my Pocket by Toby Keith
The Comeback by Zac Brown Band
The Lockdown Sessions by Elton John
Blue Banisters by Lana Del Rey

Teen Books
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Forestborn by Elayne Audrey Becker
The Woods are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins
Feminist AF :A Guide to Crushing Girlhood by Brittney C. Cooper

Teen Audiobooks
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Juvenile Audiobooks
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Juvenile Books
Gramps Has a Horse by Cecilia Minden
Be a Virus Warrior! :A Kid's Guide to Understanding Vaccines by Eloise Macgregor
Ella in Her Gaden by Ceclilia Minden
Shipwreck Reefs by Aimee M. Bissonette
The Second Life of Trees by Aimee M. Bissonette
The Big, Fun Kids Baking Book 
Ohio State Buckeyes by Craig Ellenport
The Great Wall of China by Elizabeth Noll
The Colosseum by Elizabeth Noll
Your Passport to South Korea by Nancy Dickmann
The American Revolution by Kate Messner
Machu Picchu by Elizabeth Noll
Who is Tom Brady? By James Buckley
Ruby Bridges by Kekla Magoon
A Voice for the Everglades : Marjory Stoneman Douglas by Vicki Conrad, Ibon Adarne, and Rachel Yew
Gizmos, Gadgets, and Guitars :The Story of Leo Fender by Michael Mahin
Clara Lemlich by Deborah Helligman
Nurses and What They Do by Liesbet Slegers
Park Rangers and What They Do by Liesbet Slegers
What's in Your Pocket? :Collecting Nature's Treasures by Heather L. Montgomery
Are You a Cheeseburger? By Monica Arnaldo
Five Little Monkeys Looking for Santa by Eileen Christelow
Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination by Kim Dean
Ten Beautiful Things by Molly Beth Griffin
Bright Star by Yuyi Morales
HEY! :A Colorful Mystery by Kate Read
Construction Site:Road Crew, Coming Through! By Sherri Duskey Rinker
Chez Bob by Bob Shea
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man by Adam Wallace
Who Will Pull Santa's Sleigh? By Russ Willms
Michigan Wolverines by K.C. Kelley
Sea Lions in the Parking Lot :Animals on the Move in a Time of Pandemic by Lenora Todaro
Heidi Heckelbeck and the Snow Day Surprise by Wanda Coven
Frankie & Bug by Gayle Forman
Animorphs by Chris Grine
The Bad Guys in Cut to the Chase by Aaron Blabey
Splatoon. by Sankichi Hinodeya
Kyle's Little Sister by BonHyung Jeong
Big Nate. by Lincoln Peirce
Pizza and Taco : Super-Awesome Comic! by Stephen Shaskan
The Thirteenth Cat by Mary Downing Hahn
Ben Y and the Ghost in the Machine by K.A. Holt
The Edge of the Ocean by L.D. Lapinski
Judy Moody in a Monday Mood by Megan McDonald
Clarice the Brave by Lisa McMann
Pony by R.J. Palacio
How to Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio
The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities :New Stories about Mythic Heroes 
The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling
The Perfect Planet by Jon Scieszka
Santa's Year by Rik Peters
James' Reading Rescue by Dianna Wilson-Sirkovsky
Schools Around the World by Breanna Malone