Summer Reading Kick Off Event |
Bring the whole family and join us behind the library for the Outdoor Fun Fair on Monday June 6 from 6-8 p.m. The theme this year is, Ocean of Possibilities and you'll get a preview of all the possibilities for fun at the library this summer. Families can also register for the Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge.
Take a Storybook Walk with the Miami County Parks District in front of the building. Browse and buy used children and teen books in the parking lot and then play ocean inspired games. There will also be boat races and magic from Ranger Vic. Learn about hydroponic gardening and see a watershed demonstration by the Miami Water & Soil Conservation District. The evening will conclude with a musical performance about sea animals by local educator and naturalist, Chris Rowland at 7:00 p.m.
The library summer program is supported in part by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Funds, granted through the State Library of Ohio.
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Library Returns to Normal Operating Hours! |
We are thrilled to announce that the library will return to our normal pre pandemic hours starting June 1. Operating hours going forward will be as follows:
Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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Starting May 16th, the Tipp City Library is partnering with the Tipp City Arts Council to feature submissions into their "Then & Now." student art contest. The contest is open to all K–12 students in Tipp City and neighboring communities. Stop by and see some of the creations from Tipp City's youngest residents. |
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Undesign the Redline Exhibit |
April 11- June 15
Undesign the Redline is an important, visually compelling exhibit that traces the tangled roots of governmental policies to the social issues we face today. Undesign the Redline ignites discussion about race, wealth, opportunity, and power, with the goal of transforming the future.
Why are communities like Dayton so often racially segregated? How did our neighborhoods form the way they did? How does this affect employment, education, policing, health care, and other aspects of life?
This exhibit is open to the public during normal library operating hours.
Please contact the library to plan your organization’s visit to the exhibit.
What is Redlining?
Redlining maps were introduced in the 1930s to show risk areas for federal funding of home ownership programs. These maps showed areas that were prime for investment, and areas where no money would be lent. The neighborhoods where no investment would be made were outlined in red, literally, “redlined.”
To schedule a docent guided tour for your group or organization, contact the library at 937-667-3826 or stop in anytime from April 11-June 15 during normal operating hours for a self-guided experience.
TCPL will be hosting a panel discussion on the Undesign the Redline Exhibit. See details in the adult programming section.
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Thursdays and Saturdays
Have questions about Overdrive, Hoopla or your device? Stop by the library to have your questions answered.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
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Events Planned for the Whole Family |
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Get Ready for the Summer Library Club |
It’s that time of year again- time for the Summer Beanstack Challenge and special programming at the library for all ages. This summer our theme is “Oceans of Possibilities”, and we’ll learn about water conservation, sea animals, beaches, lakes, water transportation, and SHARKS!
If you have participated in our Beanstack reading challenges previously, you’ll simply log into your account on the mobile app or on a computer and update the ages of family members who are participating this summer.
If you’re new to our summer challenge, go to the library website to learn how to set up a Beanstack account for your family. Click here for the link. The actual challenge will not begin until June 1, but you can register now and familiarize yourself with the Beanstack software we use to log reading and participation in library activities for points. Library staff is also available to guide you through the process during regular library hours.
Remember, the more you read and participate in library activities, the more points you earn. Your points get you virtual badges and prizes through July 31. This year elementary children will be reading and beading. Their points will earn them brag tags and bead to add to a chain necklace or bracelet. Wear your brag tags proudly this summer to show everyone your summer challenge accomplishments.
More information and dates of the June programs can be found on our website under the PROGRAMS tab and in the next newsletter.
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This month in the creative corner, we are inviting kids to take part in our tapestry weaving station. Little ones will learn a new skill and have fun while doing it. |
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Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth
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The Tipp City Library Needs You! |
Tipp City Public Library is looking for volunteers to help with the Summer Library Program from June 1 to July 30. It’s a great work environment- air conditioning, casual dress, fun people, variety, and no stress! We prefer volunteers who are comfortable working around children, follow directions well, and catch on to new things easily. You must have completed 6th grade by June 1 and be at least 12 years old. Volunteers are asked to help out at least 2 days a week for at least 2 hours a day. The volunteer application has more details on the days and hours we need help. Fill in the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM here or go to the library website and access the form on the “Teen Programs” tab. The last day to submit an application is May 28. There will be a Volunteer Round-up on May 28 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Miss Heidi will be available at this time in the Teen Den to ask questions or email her anytime at: hthiele@tippcitylibrary.org
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More Programs and Events for Adults |
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New Summer Adult Programming |
Undesign the Redline Community Discussion
June 14
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Redlining maps have a long and complex history in the United States. Join the Tipp City Public Library as we host a panel discussion in the meeting room on the Undesign the Redline exhibit. Panelists will share their expertise covering a wide range of topics and there will be time for a Q & A.
Tom Cochran will moderator the panel. Tom Cochran is a former Government and Social Studies teacher at Tippecanoe High School. He is an attorney in Tipp City. Panelists include Mark Willis, Amy Riegal, and Dr. Todd Uhlman. Mark Willis is the Director of the Hall Hunger Initiative. Amy Riegal is the Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. Dr. Uhlman is an Associate Professor of History from the University of Dayton.
Yoga in the Alley Returns
June 7
9:30 a.m.
Beth Weaver 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 case of inclement weather, we will meet in the meeting room.
Read Between the Wines
June 22
7 - 8 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.
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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.
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Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month
1:30 p.m.
For beginning to advanced players. Call the library at 937-667-3826 for more information or to sign up.
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Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors |
June 15
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.
Call the library at 937-667-3826
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Upcoming Book Discussions |
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June 13
7 - 8 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.
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May 23
7 - 8 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.
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New Books, Movies, and Music to Enjoy |
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Adult Non-Fiction Books
Damn Lucky :One Man's Courage During the Bloodiest Military Campaign in Aviation History by Kevin Maurer
Binge Times :Inside Hollywood's Furious Billion-Dollar Battle to Take Down Netflix by Dade Hayer
The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World by Riley Black
Outdoor Kids in an Inside World :Getting your Family Out of the House and Radically Engaged with Nature by Steven Rinella
Mi Cocina :Recipes and Rapture from my Kitchen in Mexico by Rick Martinez
Out of the Corner :A Memoir by Jennifer Grey
This Will Not Pass :Trump, Biden and the Battle for America's Future by Jonathan Martin
The Hawk's Way :Encounters with Fierce Beauty by Sy Montgomery
How to Prevent the Next Pandemic by Bill Gates
Adult Fiction Books
Robert B. Parker's Revenge Tour by Mike Lupica
Hope Creek by Janet Dailey
Summer Love by Nancy Thayer
22 Seconds by James Patterson
Trust by Hernán Díaz
Book of Night by Holly Black
The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews
The Emerald Tide by T. Davis Bunn
Adult Large Print Books
Sea Glass Cottage by Irene Hannon
Teen Books
No New Titles
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Juvenile Books
Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena
The Great Zapfino by Mac Barnett
A Good Place by Lucy Cousins
Mama :A World of Mothers and Motherhood by Hélène Delforge
Mina by Matthew Forsythe
Being a Dog :A Tail of Mindfulness by Maria Gianferrari
This Book Is Not for You! By Shannon Hale
My Parents Won't Stop Talking! By Emma Hunsinger
Just Help! :How to Build a Better World by Sonia Sotomayor
Luke and Lottie and Their Vegetable Garden by Ruth Wielockx
Adult Audio Books
The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews
22 Seconds by James Patterson
High Stakes by Danielle Steel
The Baxters a Prequel by Karen Kingsbury
Nightwork by Nora Roberts
Juvenile Audio Books
No New Titles
Movies
Blacklight
Without Remorse
The Beta Test
Clean
The Cursed
Dog
Uncharted
Lockdown
Abraham Lincoln
Music
No New Titles
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