Happy New Year! 2023 will be a monumental year at the Tipp City Library as we turn 100 years old!!! We will be sharing fun insights into the last 100 years of TCPL's history through out the year as well as hosting some fun programs and events to celebrate. Did you know that before our home at 11 E Main St., the library was housed on the second floor of the old city building. Stay tuned throughout the year for more fun updates and events.

From Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, Tipp City Public Library is participating in “All the Feels,” the 2023 Winter Reading Challenge sponsored by Beanstack. We challenge our patrons to read at least 4 books during the month and keep track of their reading on our Beanstack site at https://tippcitylibrary.beanstack.org/ or on the Beanstack mobile app. 

Thousands of other libraries and schools across the nation are joining in too, for a chance at winning cash prizes for their community. This year we will use a BINGO card format, which can be accessed on Beanstack, or you can come into the library to pick up a paper bingo card beginning Dec. 26. If you choose to do the activities on the Bingo card in addition to reading, you’ll earn a “coverall” and be eligible for more raffle tickets toward our Grand Prize Raffle the first week in February. More information will be available in January on the prizes you can win.

Everyone who reads at least 1 book by January 13th will be invited to the Skating Party at Hobart Arena on January 14th from 4:15-5:45 p.m..

Thursdays and Saturdays

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.



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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Register here

January 19

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Art Spark will take place this month on Thursday, January 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. The program is open to kids in grades 3 - 8 and you don’t have to be a skilled artist, just willing to try!  

This month's project will be a lovely watercolor snowflake worthy of framing to add to your home art collection. Registration begins Tuesday, January 3 on the Children’s Programs webpage, or call the library at 937-667-3826 and register with the front desk staff.

January 3-14

We’re bringing out our stitching frame to allow kids to practice their fine motor skills and learn the up-and-down motion of sewing with a plastic needle and yarn through burlap attached to a frame. Create your own design as you sew!

January 18

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Bring your two to five-year-old children to the library on Wednesday, January 18 from 10:30-11:30 AM for a special storytime and informational session with 4C for Children. Hear about an amazing opportunity to begin your own business in your home as a family child care provider.  

The Miami County Commissioners are providing funding for in-home business start-ups that include nearly everything needed to become a successful business. 4C for Children, our community’s child care resource and referral agency, will be on hand to talk about this amazing opportunity to work from home, make a lasting difference in the lives of local children and families, and generate a sustainable income at the same time.  

Ms. Heidi & Ms. Julie will present a storytime in the Meeting Room for the children complete with creative movement and a craft project. Parents, grandparents, and anyone interested in this business opportunity will meet in the Teen Area to talk with 4C for Children while the storytime is going on. There’s no better time than now to start your business and be able to work from your home.

Please call the library at 937-667-3826, ext. 215 to register for this special storytime and program beginning January 3, 2023.

Build a snowman by finding the pieces of the snowman hidden in the Children’s Area. Once you find all the parts, glue them onto a piece of paper in the Creative Corner and take your picture home with you. This contest will take place from January 16-28.

The Winter Session will run from January 23- February 24, 2023.  Baby Cuddle Time will continue on Mondays from 10:00-10:30 AM, Toddler Tales on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15 AM, and Preschool Story Hour from 10:15-11:15 AM on Thursdays.

Register online on the Children’s Programs webpage, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on January 16, or call the library at 937-667-3826 and talk to the Front Desk Staff.

January 24 6:30-7:30 PM

The library is hosting a special family night and informational session with 4C for Children.  Families with children aged 2-8 years can come to the library with their favorite stuffed toy and hear some bedtime stories and make a craft.

Meanwhile parents and grandparents will hear about an amazing opportunity to begin your own business in your home as a family child care provider.  The Miami County Commissioners are providing funding for in-home business start-ups that include nearly everything needed to become a successful business.  4C for Children, our community’s child care resource and referral agency, will be on hand to talk about this amazing opportunity to work from home, make a lasting difference in the lives of local children and families, and generate a sustainable income at the same time.  

After the program, the stuffed animals will stay overnight at the library for a sleepover with Ms. Heidi and Ms. Julie.  Come back after 12:30 PM on Wednesday to pick up your stuffed toy and receive a picture collage showing the fun your stuffed animal had at the library sleepover.  Please call the library at 937-667-3826, ext. 215 to register for this special Family Night and program.

In 2023, our TAG is going to meet regularly on the first Thursday of each month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Teen Den to discuss projects they want to work on, upcoming volunteer opportunities at the library, and have some snacks while catching up with other members.  

Our first meeting of the year is on Thursday, Jan 5. If you are interested in joining T.A.G., we hope to see you there! 

Youth in grades 6-12th grade, start off 2023 right by creating a vision board.  A vision board is not only a fun way to make your dreams clear but also a solid strategy for turning your dreams into reality.

We’ll provide the posterboard and magazines for you to collect images and text that represent your goals in life.  Then take your board home and mount it in your room to remind you daily what you're striving for.  It will help keep you focused for the new year!

Beginning in January, join Jeri Goins, the Teen Librarian Assistant, one Saturday a month to sew.  This program will be open to youth in grades 4-12.  All skill levels are welcome to learn basic hand swearing and embroidery techniques, how to use a sewing machine, and how to build a project.

Meet in the teen area each month to find out what the new project is, or bring in your own work from home to get help from Ms. Jeri.  The first meeting will be on Saturday, January 21 from 2-3 PM.

January 9

7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Woman in the Library by Sular Gentill. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.

January 23

7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.