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Closed for President's Day The library will be closed on February 21st for a staff in service day. We look forward to serving our patrons when we resume normal operating hours on the 22nd.

Hoopla Now Available on Android Auto and CarPlay Listen to music and audiobooks more safely and easily using your vehicle’s in-dash display. hoopla’s Android Auto and Apple CarPlay experiences streamline the playback controls for an easier experience to only those most commonly used.

Another Successful Winter Reading Challenge

The winners of our Raffle Prizes have been awarded and you can see some of the winners below.   The library had 124 readers participate in the 2022 Winter Read Challenge who logged 1416 books in their Beanstack accounts! 109 participants reached the Completion Badge by reading 4 books. There were 98 activity badges earned in the new activities section that coincided with this year's theme of “Read for a Better World”. The library also saw a 20% increase in digital downloads in January- this is fantastic! 41 participants attended our Ice Skating Party at Hobart Arena. This was our first-ever Skating Party that was a reward offered to everyone who reached the completion badge. This event was a great success, so look for it again next year! Thank you to our sponsors who contributed coupon prizes: Dairy Queen, Fazoli’s in Troy, Topsy Turvy Toys, the Potts Family Culvers, and the Scott Family McDonald’s, and to the staff at Hobart Arena for working with us for our Skating Party! Thanks to all our readers who participated and we’ll see you in June for the Summer Reading Challenge! In the meantime, you can continue to use your Beanstack account to log the books you read and earn reading streaks badges for reading consecutive days.

Bring Your Own Device Dates

February 7, 14, 23, and 28  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. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio. Register here.

TCPL Has Tax Forms If you're in need of tax forms for 2022, the Tipp City Library has a limited supply available for pick up. Stop in the pick yours up today.

Events Planned for the Whole Family

Art Spark with Miss Julie February 17 4:00-5:00 p.m Join Miss Julie in the meeting room to learn about warm and cool colors and then create a “Cool Hands, Warm Art” picture using watercolors and mosaic art techniques. Registration is required, see the Children’s Program webpage for details, or call the library at 937-667-3826 for assistance in registering.

February Family Nights Mini Mini Golf February 8 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet us in the Meeting Room and bring the family to design and play Mini-Mini Golf. You’ll design a teeny-tiny mini golf hole using our craft supplies. Then we’ll put together everyone’s creations and play a round of mini-mini golf. No registration is required.

Magic Show and Juggling February 22 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages are invited to see some magic and juggling with the Candy Man (you probably know him better as local entertainer, Victor Thomas.) No registration required. Seating is first-come, first-serve in our Meeting Room.

Creative Corner February 1-12 Everyone loves getting a homemade Valentine card, so we’re bringing out our craft supplies for you to create a one-of-a-kind card for a family member, friend, or sweetheart!

February 5-12 Use your reasoning skills to come up with your best guess on how many hearts are in our Valentine’s jar. Enter your guess by Miss Heidi & Miss Julie's desk by Saturday, Feb. 12. The person who comes closest to the correct answer without going over will win a gift bag.

February 22-28 In honor of President’s Day, join us in the Creative Corner to learn about some of the U.S. Presidents you may have seen on your money. Play our games to learn about your money.

Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth

Teen DIY March DIY registration is already here! As always, families/caregivers with teens can all register together for some intentional quality time. Sign up here to make your own sensory stress balloon!

Follow Us on TikTok The library is on TikTok! Check us out at @tippcitylibrary.

New Book Display in the Teen Room February is Black History Month; come check out our display in the teen space and find your next read!

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.

Overdue for a Brew: Chocolate, Beer, & Chocolate Beer February 9 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a Facebook Live video as beer writer David Nilsen talks about bean to bar chocolate and its role in craft beer. Chocolate beers are becoming more and more popular, and cacao and chocolate can be used in a variety of ways in the brewing process. Grab a beer and join us!

Unwind and DIY February 22 6:30-7:30 p.m. 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! February’s DIY will be a Galentine's Day Planter! Register here.

Join Us for Majhong Tuesday February 8 & 22 1:30 p.m. For beginning to advanced players. Call the library at 937-667-3826 for more information or to sign up.

Upcoming Book Discussions

Mystery Lovers Book Club

February 14th 7 - 8 p.m. Join us for a discussion of Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.

Page Turners Book Club

February 28th 7 - 8 p.m. Join us for a discussion of Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.