September 7 -13
Library Closed Labor Day
Our library is closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We will resume our normal hours of operation again on Tuesday, September 8.
Celebrate Read an eBook Day!
For the last half decade, libraries and schools have virtually come together each September 18th to celebrate the joys of digital reading on Read an Ebook Day. This year has been unique for obvious reasons, but one thing that remains consistent is the fact that library users love eBooks and audiobooks. This year, more than 100 libraries are on pace to surpass one million checkouts through OverDrive, and digital circulation overall is at an all-time high, which certainly calls for a celebration!

Throughout the day, OverDrive will be posting fun facts about digital reading on social media and sharing what everyone is reading. Readers can use the hashtag #eBookLove to tell the world what eBook they are enjoying for a chance to win free Libby apparel from shop.overdrive.com. Anyone who uses the hashtag is entered to win and OverDrive will randomly select several winners and send them a box of Libby swag!

Digital reading has become a part of life for some, especially now as many across the country continue to quarantine and socially distance. Take this day to celebrate the fact that, although many of us are staying in our homes, we always have access to thousands of books from the library.

Download an eBook today to begin the celebration--you can find eBooks on one of our free online streaming services like Hoopla or Libby. If you have any questions about OverDrive, Libby or Hoopla, feel free to call us during our hours of operation at (937) 667-3826 or email us at info@tippcitylibrary.org.
Vote for the Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Award
The Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Award voting is in full swing and ends November 10. Voting is available online at www.bcbookaward.info. There is a button for students to click on to vote, as well as a button for teachers and librarians who collect student votes and wish to submit them in bulk. 

Students are still able to nominate titles for the 2021 awards. Books that are eligible are any books first published in 2019 or 2020 that are not part of a series that have previously won the award. Nominations run through March 10, 2021. Nominate as many books as you want, and get your friends to nominate too! The more nominations a book receives, the better its chances for making it to the final list. Teachers can also submit nominations received from their students.
Events Planned for the Whole Family
Preschoolers Invited to Meet the Library at the Park
As a result of COVID-19, programs and storytimes at our library have been altered to maintain the safety of our patrons and staff. The Children's Department at our library knows that both parents and children are longing for visits to the library--to have fun by singing, dancing and learning again with Miss Heidi and Miss Julie. We have made great efforts to modify our storytimes to maintain everyone's safety and invite children, ages 2 to 5 years old, to join us at area parks with a parent or guardian. Join us for social “dis-dancing” and stories on four consecutive Tuesdays in September:

Tipp City Park
Tuesdays, September 8 and 22
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Meet up with Miss Heidi and Miss Julie at the Tipp City Park in the green space by the bathrooms for music, creative movement and active games. 

Kyle Park
Tuesdays, September 15 and 29
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Come and see Miss Heidi and Miss Julie at Kyle Park next to the Shelter House located by the soccer fields. During these storytime sessions, enjoy audience participation stories, songs and demonstration of a craft that children can take with them and do at home. 

In case of rain, the activities will be moved to Thursday morning of the same week at the same time and place. For more information on requirements for participation to ensure the safety and health of our library staff and patrons, visit the Children's department web page to learn more. We are so excited to be able to meet with our youngest patrons again and have some fun! See you at the park, friends!
Take Home Activity Celebrating International Dot Day
Our library invites you to participate in International Dot Day! We challenge you to use your creativity and imagination and show us what you can make out of just a simple dot. Come into the Children’s Department at our library and pick-up your dot and some art paper, then create a picture at home around your dot. Bring your picture back to the library by Monday, September 14 so we can hang it on our Dot Day Display in the library.

International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration. On September 15, 2009, teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot. This book is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark.” What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper, becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe. For inspiration, click here to access the International Dot Day website and see what other children have created with just a dot.

Stop by our library and check out The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, or download it on one of our free online streaming services like Hoopla or Libby.
THE SMALL WORKS PROJECT with Mo Willems
Mo Willems, author and illustrator of many popular children's books, most notably bringing to life the Elephant and Piggie and Pigeon books, is hosting The Small Works Project going on now through October 23. Children are invited to share stories of examples where they made a difference, no matter how small. Did you feed your neighbor’s cat while they were in the hospital? Or visit an elderly person from outside their window? Every positive action you take, no matter how small, is important. Each weekday, a small work story will be chosen to spotlight and will be paired with an original small artwork by Mo Willems. As a way of giving thanks to the spotlighted storyteller's small act, they will receive the original artwork by Mo Willems sent directly to their mailbox to keep! Learn more at the Kennedy Center Education website where Willems is the current artist-in-residence.
Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth
Lose Yourself in a Good Book--Then Watch the Movie!
“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."--Mason Cooley

Mason Cooley, an American writer known for his witty aphorisms, provides insightful words for a time when staying where we are seems to be our best option. Cooley also reminds us that books, stories and movies are great escapes from our lives when the going gets tough. Our library has compiled a list of books specifically for teens that have recently been made into movies and TV series. Stop in our library and see our display in the Teen Den that highlights some of these books, along with other new trending fantasy fiction series books that will take you away from your current reality. Read more in our list below to get you started!

Let It Snow from the book Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle, was released on Netflix in November just in time for Christmas but can be enjoyed anytime. Looking for Alaska, another book by John Green, was made into a TV series with the same title released on Hulu and is now out on DVD to borrow from our library. 

Fans of P.S. I Still Love You on Netflix, which is based on the book series by Jenny Han that began with To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, will also enjoy Chemical Hearts, currently trending on Amazon Prime Video. The movie is based on the 2016 book Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland.

On Disney+, stream the movie Mulan, and then read the 2019 young adult book The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas. Also available on Disney+ is Stargirl from the book of the same name by Jerry Spinelli. If you love the Harry Potter series, try Artemis Fowl from the book series by Eion Colfer, which is also available for streaming on Disney+. 

If you prefer the classics, The Call of the Wild by Jack London is now out on DVD, starring Harrison Ford. The Personal History of David Copperfield, a comedy-drama inspired by the book by Charles Dickens, is currently in theaters. Expected to arrive in theaters in January of 2021 is Chaos Walking, which is based on the novel The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness, so start reading the book now because as librarians always say, “The book is better than the movie!”

Checkout or request any of the above mentioned books from our library, or read their eBook versions on one of our free online streaming services like Hoopla or Libby.
More Programs and Events for Adults
Overdue for a (Virtual) Brew: German Lagers
Germany is the land of lagers, with a range of lager styles that showcase both the country's precision engineering and its rustic agrarian heritage. In this talk, professional beer writer David Nilsen will talk about the history of lager brewing in Germany and explain the differences between the country's many unique lager styles.

Join us on September 9 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on our library's Facebook page for this Facebook Live program. You do not have to have a Facebook account to watch our virtual programming. 
Inhabit Yoga Virtual Program
Molly from Inhabit Yoga introduces fundamental yoga breathing, postures, alignment and core muscle engagement to support your lifelong yoga practice. Whether you are brand new to yoga or a seasoned veteran, you will benefit from getting back to the basics! Join us on Facebook Live on our Facebook page for this live program. You do not have to have a Facebook account to view any of our library's virtual programs. The next virtual yoga session is scheduled for this Friday, September 11 at 11 a.m.
Miami County Park District Fall Gardening Series
Our library has partnered with Miami County Park District to continue to bring you a new gardening program for late summer and fall seasons. On September 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m., join us on Zoom Q&A for sessions 3 and 4 of this program where your questions will be answered live. A prerecorded video will be posted on our library's Facebook page the day before the Zoom Q&A scheduled session. You do not have to have a Facebook account to watch our virtual programming.
Session 3 - Monday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m.
This third session of the series will show you how to make a DIY cold frame. Registration is required--register here for this program. Have questions about how to build a cold frame? Submit your questions about cold frames here for this program prior to the scheduled date and time, and Posey from the Miami County Park District will answer your questions live on Zoom!
Session 4 - Monday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m.
The fourth session of the series will discuss composting, and will include a tutorial on how to make a DIY compost bin. Registration is required--register here for this program. Have questions about composting or how to build a compost bin? Submit your questions here for this program prior to the scheduled date and time, and Posey from the Miami County Park District will answer your questions live on Zoom! 
Upcoming Book Discussion
Virtual Book Club
Catch up with our library's Virtual Book Club this week on our Facebook page. This week, we focus on the novel Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover.

Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. So far removed from society, there was no one to ensure that the children received education, and no one around to ensure the children’s safety. When one of her brothers is accepted into college, Tara decides to make a new life for herself. Beautiful and unforgettable, this memoir about a young girl making a name for herself will resonate with readers of many ages.

You can find Educated: A Memoir for download on one of our free online streaming services like Hoopla or Libby.
New Books, Movies and Music to Enjoy
Adult Fiction Books
All Adults Here by Emma Straub
Riviera Gold: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes by Laurie R. King
Strike Me Down: A Novel by Mindy Mejia
Into Darkness by Terry Goodkind
Outsider by Linda Castillo
Before She Was Helen by Caroline B. Cooney
A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber
The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs
Cajun Justice by James Patterson
A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green
The Art of Deception: A Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery by Leonard S. Goldberg
Of Mutts and Men by Spencer Quinn
Muzzled by David Rosenfelt
The Party Upstairs by Lee Conell
The Sight of You by Holly Miller
Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell
The Shadows by Alex North
Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland
Peace Talks: A Novel of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Never Ask Me by Jeff Abbott
Safe by S.K. Barnett
The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks
Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
The Golden Cage by Camilla Läckberg
House Privilege: A Joe Demarco Thriller by Michael Lawson
Bonnie by Christina Schwarz
Wonderland by Zoje Stage

Adult Nonfiction Books
The Old Farmer's Almanac: Calculated on a New and Improved Plan for the Year of Our Lord 2021 by Robert Bailey Thomas
The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the People's Economy by Stephanie Kelton
Dot Con: The Art of Scamming A Scammer by James Veitch
And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School by Judith Warner
The Sirens of Mars: Searching for Life on Another World by Sarah Stewart Johnson
How To Argue With a Racist: What Our Genes Do (and Don't) Say About Human Difference by Adam Rutherford
A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom by Brittany K. Barnett
Houseplants for All: How to Fill Any Home with Happy Plants by Danae Horst
Help Yourself: A Guide to Gut Health for People Who Love Delicious Food by Lindsay Maitland Hunt
Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics by Leonard Mlodinow
Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America by Bill O'Reilly
Surrender, White People! Our Unconditional Terms for Peace by D.L. Hughley
The End of White Politics: How to Heal Our Liberal Divide by Zerlina Maxwell
Rigged: America, Russia, and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference by David Shimer
Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time by Newt Gingrich
Quitter: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse, and Recovery by Erica C. Barnett
Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers by Doug J. Swanson
When Truth Is All You Have: A Memoir of Faith, Justice, and Freedom for the Wrongly Convicted by Jim McCloskey
The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper
Taste of Home Meal Planning: The 500+ Recipes, Secrets & Tips that Busy Meal Planners Rely on Most by Taste of Home
A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost
The Dragons, the Giant, the Women: A Memoir by Wayetu Moore
Adult Large Print Books
Tom Clancy Firing Point by Mike Maden
Wrath of Poseidon by Clive Cussler
28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
All Adults Here by Emma Straub
The Wicked Sister by Karen Dionne

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DVD
Yes, God, Yes
Irresistible
Rogue
Z
Cut Off
Sometimes Always Never

Teen Books
Camp by Lev A.C. Rosen
So This Is Love: A Twisted Tale by Elizabeth Lim
Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon
Dancing at the Pity Party: A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir by Tyler Feder
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed by Laurie Halse Anderson
By the Book: A Novel of Prose and Cons by Amanda Sellet
Running by Natalie Sylvester
Catherine the Great: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works by A. Kamenskiĭ
Booker T. Washington: Civil Rights Leader and Education Advocate by Avery Elizabeth Hurt

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