December 19 - January 2

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Get Ready for the 2023 Winter Reading Challenge

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 earns 1 Bingo by reading 4 books will be invited to the Skating Party at Hobart Arena. Preregistration for the Winter Challenge will begin on Dec. 26.

Library Holiday Hours

The Tipp City Library will have altered operating hours during select days for the upcoming holidays.


12/24: closed

12/26: closed

12/31: 10: 00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

1/2: closed

We Have More COVID tests

If you or your family are in need of more COVID tests, the library has received a new shipment. You can pick up tests at the front desk or call ahead for tests to be placed by the alley curbside entrance.

We Can Help You With Your Holiday Tech Gifts

Thursdays and Saturdays

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


If you received any tech related Christmas gifts that you’d like help with, your local library invites you to make an appointment with our Technology Trainer. 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.


Register here

Events Planned for the Whole Family

Lego Party for K- 5th Grade

We’re bringing out the Legos on Wednesday, December 28 for a fun afternoon of building from 2:00-4:00 PM during the winter break. Make a maze for a HexBug to travel through, try some Lego challenges, and enjoy a snack while you build. No registration is required.

Kid's Contest - ISPY

It wouldn’t be the holidays at the library without the I Spy Contest in the display case at the back entrance. See if you can find all the hidden treasures from Dec. 12-31 to win a small prize.

Winter Activity Book in Creative Corner

 Pick up an activity book with coloring sheets, word games, and puzzles to take home and keep your youngsters busy during the winter break. These activity books will be available on the Creative Corner table in the Children’s Room from December 12-24.

Winter Storytime Session

The Winter Session will run from January 23- February 24, 2023, and sign-up for this session begins on Monday, January 16 at 10:00 AM. Baby Cuddle Time will continue on Mondays from 10:00-10:30 AM, Toddler Tales on Wednesdays from 9:30- 10:15 AM or 10:30-11:15 AM, and Preschool Story Hour from 10:15-11:15 AM on Thursdays.


Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth

Teen Tinker Lab

Youth in grades 6-12th grade, you still have time to make an ornament for their tree or to give away as a gift to bring some joy to a friend or family member.

Teen December Contest

Youth in grades 6-12th are challenged to guess the answers to our Holiday Trivia Contest from Dec. 19-31. Think you can ace the quiz? You’ll receive a treat for your efforts!

Brunch, Bingo, & More

Relax and enjoy light refreshments in the Meeting Room from 10:30 AM-noon as we play Bingo and other silly games. Win some prizes, have some laughs, and finish your winter break with us at the library. 



This is a program for youth in grades 6th-12th grades and registration is not required!

More Programs and Events for Adults
Bridge Club

Every Monday

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 Mahjong

December 27

1:30 p.m.


For beginning to advanced players. Call the library at 937-667-3826 for more information or to sign up.

Join Us for Mahjong

January 3

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.


Molly from Inhabit Yoga 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!


Register here.  

Upcoming Book Discussions

Mystery Lovers Book Club

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.

New Books, Movies, and Music to Enjoy

Adult Non-Fiction Books

Number One Is Walking :My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions by Steve Martin

Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches :Bold & Exotic Plants, Sea Life, Charms, Letters and More! By Noriko Tsuchihashi

The Autism Spectrum :Handbook & Resource Guide


Adult Fiction Books

No new titles


Adult Large Print Books

Next in Line by Jeffrey Archer

Thief of Fate by Jude Deveraux

Going Rogue Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine by Janet Evanovich

Oath of Loyalty by Kyle Mills

A Christmas Deliverance by Anne Perry

Dark Fall by Brian Andrews 

Sundown by Susan May Warren


Teen Books

Alte Zachen :Old Things by Ziggy Hanaor

Stranger Things by Danny Lore

The Complicated Calculus (and Cows) of Carl Paulsen by Gary Eldon Peter

Juvenile Books

Amira & Hamza :The Quest for the Ring of Power by Samira Ahmed

The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander

Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion by K. Tempest Bradford

The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum

Henry Heckelbeck is Out of this World by Wanda Coven

Spy School Project X by Stuart Gibbs

Cat Crew by Chris Grabenstein

The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! By Aaron Blabey

Enemies by Svetlana Chmakova

Narwhalicorn and Jelly by Ben Clanton

InvestiGators by John Patrick Green 

The Flamingo by Guojing

The Big Adventures of Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm

Pirates Past Noon :The Graphic Novel by Jenny Laird

What We Saw by Mary Downing Hahn

Oh, Sal by Kevin Henkes

Hidden On the High Wire by Kathy Kacer

Diper Verld̲e by Jeff Kenney

New Dragon City by Mari Mancusi

Where There's Smoke by Camille Saied Mňdez

Prank Day by Ken Mitchell

Holler of the Fireflies by David Barclay Moore

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

The Golden Key by Geronimo Stilton

Ways to Share Joy by Reně Watson

Key Player by Kelly Yang

Celebrating Chinese New Year by Ann Heinrichs 

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo by Ann Heinrichs

Pizza! :A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli

Marcel's Masterpiece : How a Toilet Shaped the History of Art by Jeff Mack

Curve & Flow :The Elegant Vision of L.A. Architect Paul R. Williams by Andrea J. Loney

Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett

This Story is Not About a Kitten by Randall De Sv̈e

Buster's Trip to Victory Lane by Dale Earnhardt

Me and the Boss :A Story About Mending and Love by Michelle Edwards

Playtime for Restless Rascals by Nikki Grimes

Meanwhile Back on Earth by Oliver Jeffers

The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore

The Funny Book by Vikram Madan 

Dream, My Child by R.H. Sin

The Mermaid Moon by Briony May Smith 

I Hope by Monique Gray Smith

Charlie & Mouse Are Magic by Laurel Snyder

Walter Had a Best Friend by Deborah Underwood

How to Catch a Reindeer by Alice Walstead

Many Ways to be a Family by Christy Peterson

The Offer

Aliens :Join the Scientists Searching Space for Extraterrestrial Life by Joalda Morancy

Train by John Coiley

The LEGO Ideas Book by Hannah Dolan

Odder by Katherine Applegate

Merci Sur̀ez Plays it Cool by Meg Medina

Crash from Outer Space :Unraveling the Mystery of Flying Saucers, Alien Beings, and Roswell by Candace Fleming

Jobs of the Future :Imaginative Careers for Forward-Thinking Kids by Sofia E. Rossi

The Late, Great Endlings :Stories of the Last Survivors by Deborah Kerbel

Memories and Life Lessons from the Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls : 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers 

Wilma Mankiller by Traci Sorell

Just Wild Enough : Mireya Mayor, Primatologist by Marta Magellan

Who is Shaquille O'Neal? By Ellen Labrecque

Peyton Manning :Most Valuable Quarterback by Percy Leed

The Real Dada Mother Goose :A Treasury of Complete Nonsense by Jon Scieszka

Stomp by Stephanie Calmenson

Wishy Washy a First Words and Colors Book by Tabitha Paige

Careers to Help Others by Shantel Gobin

Billy & Rose : Forever Friends by Amy Hest


Adult Audio Books

No new titles


Juvenile Audio Books

No new titles


Teen Audio Books

No new titles


Movies

Origins of Hip-Hop

Don't Worry Darling

Clerks III

Mad God

Ainbo Spirit of the Amazon

Detective Knight, Rogue

5-25-77

Medieval

Operation Seawolf

Burial

The Accursed

Call Jane

A Christmas Karen

Lifemark

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Smile

Amsterdam

Bandit

The Minute You Wake Up Dead

Slash/Back

The Woman King


Music

Greatest Hits by Florida Georgia Line

Only the Strong Survive

World Record by Neil Young

Divisive by Disturbed

Diamonds & Rhinestones the Greatest Hits Collection by Dolly Parton

Me/and/Dad by Billy Strings