June 6-19
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. 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 federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, granted through the State Library of Ohio.
Visit Us at Vintage in the Village
The Downtown Tipp City partnership is hosting their annual vintage in the village event on June 18th from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.. The library will have a booth of used books for sale, stop by and pick out your next read.
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.
Bring Your Own Device
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.

Register here
Events Planned for the Whole Family
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 challenge runs from June 1- July 31. You can register now with the Beanstack software 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.
Summer Storytimes
Storytime in the Park
June 8 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Join Miss Heidi and Miss Julie for stories, music, movement, & more. Storytime will be in City Park on N. Third St. in the grassy area across from the bathrooms. Ages 2-5 are welcome with an adult.
Baby Cuddle Time
June 14 & 28 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

For children under 2 years old and an adult guardian (parents, grandparents or caregivers are welcome.) Enjoy songs, rhymes, bubbles, and stories. You’re never too young for storytime fun! Meets in the Teen Area downstairs.
Toddler Tales
June 15 & 29 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

For 2 & 3 year olds and adult guardian. Join us for stories, singing, dancing and easy crafts. Toddler Tales will develop a love of books and reading in your tot and help them learn to socialize with other children. Join us in the Meeting Room downstairs for this class.
Preschool Storytime
June 16 & 30 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

For 4 & 5 year olds and an adult guardian. This storytime includes chances for children to sing, play, talk, and make simple crafts- everything they’ll need to get ready for school. Join us in the Meeting Room downstairs.
Outdoor Movie Night
June 13 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Join us in the alley (weather permitting) for this interactive showing of the classic Little Mermaid (Rated G).

Participants will receive a bag of props and a handout explaining how to use them during this special screening of the movie. Sing along with your favorite songs and enjoy some refreshments. You’re sure to have a great time under the sea!
Beach Crafts for Elementary Kids
June 21 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Youth entering grades K-5 in August 2022 are invited to get creative and have fun making projects with a nautical theme. This program takes place in the Meeting Room downstairs.  

Registration is required beginning June 1 and ends June 17.

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Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth
T-shirt Making
Learn about the importance of the Great Barrier Reaf in Australia, and then decorate a t-shirt with one of the ocean animals we learn about using a bleach-out technique. You’ll also make a jellyfish hanging decoration from a paper lantern. This program will take place in the alley next to the library. In the case of bad weather, we will move to the Teen Den. This program is open to youth entering 6th-12th grade in August.

Registration is required, and runs from June 1 through 7. The Library will purchase t-shirts for you- there is no cost for teens to participate. Simply fill out the registration form and tell us what size t-shirt & color to order for you. Samples of the t-shirts are in the Teen Den to help you with the sizes and colors.
DIY Terrarium & The Water Cycle
Watch a demonstration from the Miami Soil & Water Conservation District showing the importance of water conservation. Then make a terrarium from recycled jars and watch the water cycle process in your terrarium at home. This program is open to youth entering 6th-12th grade in August.  This event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  

***Registration is required to participate beginning June 1 and ending on June 17.
More Programs and Events for Adults
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, 14, 21
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.

Register here.

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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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
June 14 & 28
1:30 p.m.

For beginning to advanced players. Call the library at 937-667-3826 for more information or to sign up.
Aperture: A Discussion of Hearts Beat Loud
June 16
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Movies have a way of capturing our imagination and lodging in our memory like no other popular art form can.
June's selection is Hearts Beat Loud, a humorous and heartfelt film from 2018 directed by Brett Haley and starring Kiersey Clemons, Nick Offerman, Toni Collette, and Sasha Lane. The story follows a music-loving father and daughter (Offerman & Clemons) who have to figure out what it means to both move forward with their lives years after a tragic loss.
Hearts Beat Loud is available to be streamed for free on Kanopy (details available on the library website). Register by filling out the linked form, and you can either come to the library at the time of the event to participate in person, or connect virtually. Details will be sent to you. We hope to see you there!

This program was made possible with support from the Tipp City Foundation and the American Library Association’s American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries program.
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.

Register here or call the library at 937-667-3826.
Unwind and DIY
June 20

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! June’s DIY will be a Sea Glass Wind Chimes!

Register here.
Upcoming Book Discussions
Mystery Lovers Book Club
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.
Page Turners Book Club
June 27
7 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of The Island of Sea Women by Lisa Sea. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.

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New Books, Movies, and Music to Enjoy
Adult Non-Fiction Books
Where the Children Take Us :How One Family Achieved the Unimaginable by Zain E. Asher
Eitan Eats the World by Eitan Bernath
So Help Me Golf :Why We Love the Game by Rick Reilly
The High Sierra :A Love Story by Kim Stanley Robinson
His Name is George Floyd :One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice by Robert Samuels
How to Win Friends and Influence People : Updated for the Next Generation of Leaders by Dale Carnegie
Mean Baby :A Memoir of Growing Up by Selma Blair
The Truth About Crypto :Your Investing Guide to Understanding Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Other Digital Assets by Ric Edelman

Adult Fiction Books
Where the Children Take Us :How One Family Achieved the Unimaginable by Zain E. Asher
Love Marriage by Monica Ali
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Overboard by Sara Paretsky
The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory
Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay
Countdown to Midnight by Dale Brown
In the Blood by Jack Carr
Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone
Nightwork by Nora Roberts
The Last White Rose :A Novel of Elizabeth of York by Alison Weir
Sound of Darkness by Heather Graham
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
The Lost Summers of Newport by Beatriz Williams
Razzmatazz by Christopher Moore
You Have a Friend in 10A by Maggie Shipstead
The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan

Adult Large Print Books
22 Seconds by James Patterson
Operation Joktan by Amir Tsarfati
Overboard a V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky
A Family Affair by Robyn Carr
Crimson Summer by Heather Graham
Razzmatazz by Christopher Moore
The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
Bittersweet How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain
Countdown to Midnight by Dale Brown
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
Prime Directive by T. Davis Bunn
The Lost Summers of Newport by Beatriz Williams
Sparring Partners by John Grisham
Unfailing Love by Janette Oke
Love in the Time of Bertie by Alexander McCall Smith

Teen Books
Great or Nothing by Joy McCullough
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
The Genesis Wars by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Alone Out Here by Riley Redgate
Skyward Flight the Collection : Sunreach, Redawn, Evershore by Brandon Sanderson
Youngbloods by Scott Westerfeld
Scout's Honor by Lily Anderson
Heartbreak Symphony by Laekan Zea Kemp
Under the Heavens :A Journey to a New World by Ruth Fox
In Every Generation by Kendare Blake
Float by Kate Marchant
Nothing Burns as Bright As You by Ashley Woodfolk
Legacy of Jim Crow by Clarence A. Haynes
The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs 
The Founders Unmasked by Jennifer Poux
Black Girls Unbossed :Young World Changers Leading the Way by Khristi Lauren Adams 
Fashionopolis :The Secrets Behind the Clothes We Wear by Thomas Dana
Fashion Forward :Striving for Sustainable Style by Raina Delisle
Juvenile Books
Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day by Ann Heinrichs
Celebrating Mother's Day by Ann Heinrichs
Our Planet! :There's No Place Like Earth by Stacy McAnulty
Life Cycle of a Salmon by Meg Gaertner
Anglerfish :The Seadevil of the Deep by Elaine M. Alexander
Life Cycle of a Turtle by Meg Gaertner
Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest by Max Brallier
Moonwalking by Zetta Elliot
Button Pusher by Tyler Page
Snow Day by Steinke Aron Nels
The Lucky Ones by Linda Williams Jackson
Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega 
It's the End of the World and I'm In My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds
Air by Monica Roe
The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat
The Rent Collector :Adapted for Young Readers From the Best-Selling Novel by Camron Steve Wright
Consider the Octopus by Nora Raleigh Baskin
Luke y Lottie y Su Huerto de Vegetales by Ruth Wielockx
Louisiana by Nathan Sommer
Texas by Patrick Perish
Colorado by Nathan Sommer
Arizona by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack
Alaska by Colleen A. Sexton
Our Own Little Paradise by Marianne Kaurin
Wave by Diana Farid
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle by Nina LaCour
Our World is a Family :Our Community Can Change the World by Miry Whitehill
Daddy Speaks Love by Leah Henderson
Homes Around the World by Lisa M. Herrington
Lunch Around the World by Jeanette Ferrara
Games around the World by John Perritano
River of the Gods : Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard
What is Juneteenth? By Kirsti Jewel
The NBA Encyclopedia for Kids by Brendan Flynn
The MLB Encyclopedia for Kids by Brendan Flynn
The Great Wall Through Time : A 2,700-Year Journey Along the World's Greatest Wall by Darling Kindersley
Just a Girl by Lia Levi
All Moms by Sarah Kate Ellis
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library by Jory John
The Good Egg and the Talent Show by Jory John
A Grandma's Magic by Charlotte Offsay
All From a Walnut by Amma-Joan Paquette
Sir Ladybug by Corey R. Tabor

Adult Audio Books
Mr. Eternity by Aaron Thier
The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner

Juvenile Audio Books
No New Titles

Movies
Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2
A Day to Die 
Licorice Pizza
Tyson's Run
Panama
The Batman
Nordsjøen = The Burning Sea 
Ray Donovan: The Movie
Supercool
Umma
X
Ted K Unabomber 

Music
Harry's House by Harry Styles
Dropout Boogie by Black Keys
What's it Gonna Take? By Van Morrison