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2022 Winter Reading Challenge

The 2022 Winter Read Challenge has begun! Tell the world what you’re reading by using #WinterRead2022 on your social media accounts. The library is challenging our patrons to read 4 books during the month of January to help us reach our goal of reading 1,750 as a community. Don’t forget to log your reading using the Beanstack app on your mobile device or go to the library website and click on the “Read for a Better World” banner in the slide show on our homepage to log your reading by computer in Beanstack. If you haven’t set up an account yet to use Beanstack, now is the time to learn from our Guiding Ohio Online tech trainer, Geneva, who is available to help on Mondays from 10:00 AM -2:00 PM. Call the library to choose a time to meet with Geneva, or ask a staff member to help you at another time during library hours. Earn raffle tickets for each book you read to win one of these fantastic grand prizes: -Gift Cards to Bodega Market, Bloomora Botanicals, Cassano’s, Coldwater Cafe, Fox & Feather Trading Co., Living Simply Soap, Meijer’s, and Subway -A Family Game Night Gift Basket -A Kindle Fire Tablet  Everyone who reads 4 books by Friday, January 21 will be eligible to attend our Skating Party at Hobart Arena on Saturday, January 22 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Kanopy Comes to the Tipp City Library Patrons of the Tipp City Library can now enjoy thousands of free videos from Kanopy, a company committed to streaming high-quality films that inspire, educate and entertain to libraries around the globe. Kanopy’s unique selection offers something for everyone, from award winning indie films to important and timely documentaries, to foreign films, popular cinema, children’s shows and more.   Many of Kanopy’s videos are not available on any other streaming video platform, and the experience is easy-to-use and completely advertisement free. Sign up here. Kanopy partners with libraries and filmmakers around the globe to give patrons, students and faculty free access to high-quality films that stimulate imagination, promote learning, and spark meaningful conversations. Many films on Kanopy, including from iconic film companies such as A24, Criterion Collection, Paramount, PBS and Kino Lorber, are unavailable elsewhere. The Kanopy app is available on iOS and Android along with all major streaming devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TV. The Tipp City Public Library thanks The Tipp City Foundation for the funding that has made this program possible.

Bring Your Own Device

January 3,10,17  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.

Libby Updates One of TCPL's digital resources, Libby is excited to roll out new updates to enhance patron's experience. If you are having trouble accessing or utilizing the Libby app, the Library's technology trainer can help via a bring your own device appointment. Those new updates include the following features: -Screen reader support -Read From Here -Navigation Bar Labels -Adjustable Text Size -Adjustable Playback Speed for Audiobooks -Keyboard Shortcuts -Lighting Options

Free AARP Tax Preparation at Senior Center AARP will be offering free tax preparation for seniors at the Senior Center on Tuesdays (4pm – 8pm) and Fridays (9am - 2pm) starting February 8th through April 15th.   All appointments must be scheduled through AARP – not through the Seniors’ office. Contact information will be posted on the bulletin board and on the Website. A telephone number to make appointments is expected to be added to the AARP website by the end of January.

Events Planned for the Whole Family

January Family Night January 11 from 6:30-7:30 PM we are bringing back BLANKET FORT NIGHT! Bring the family and set up your “tent” in the Children’s Area using blankets and read some stories in your tent. There will be treats and some other fun activities to enjoy around the “campfire”. No registration is required, but please bring a flashlight and some blankets, sheets, or tablecloths from home.

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Make Your Own Stuffed Animal January 31 from 6:30-7:30 PM you’ll have a chance to make some winter-loving stuffed animals from Zoo Factory. Go to the Children’s Program webpage and see the cute animals we’ll be making. The kits cost $16.00 and you will receive everything you need to make your stuffed animal during the program. We will also have a short family storytime with our new friends. YOU MUST REGISTER & PAY FOR YOUR KIT IN THE LIBRARY BY JANUARY 8, 4:30 PM TO PARTICIPATE.

January Creative Corner & Contests Don’t forget to stop in and see what’s happening in the Creative Corner this month!   Jan. 3-15- January is Brainteasers Month- come and try our Tangram puzzles in the Creative Corner. Jan. 17-22 - Try our Build-A-Snowman Contest Jan. 24-31- In honor of International Lego Day on Jan. 28, we’ll bring out our Legos and Lego Challenge cards for you to play with in the Creative Corner.

School's Out Kid's Movie Matinee Did you hear it’s International Lego Day on January 28? We’re celebrating early with a movie matinee for kids on MLK Day while the kids are off school. Come see the LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE in the library meeting room from 1-3 PM. We’ll provide free popcorn and beverage, no registration is required. This film is rated PG and appropriate for children six years and up. We’ll bring out the Legos for kids to build with during the movie.

Sign Up for the Winter Storytime Session The Winter Session is expected to run from January 24 through February 26, 2022. Toddler Tales will remain on Wednesdays from 10:15-11:00 AM, and Preschool Storytime will remain on Thursdays from 10:15-11:00 AM.  Sign-up is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. Please keep an eye on the Children’s Program webpage for any updates or to read more details about our storytimes.

Upcoming Programs for 6th-12th Grade Youth

Teen Microwave Magic Do you want to learn how to make 3 simple recipes just in your microwave? Teens and their families/friends are invited to watch our Microwave Magic Facebook Live program on January 18th starting at 5pm! Register here so you get a reminder for the event.

Book Display This month in the teen space: come check out our display of book recommendations from your teen librarian!

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: Why is There Coffee in My Beer? January 12 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a Facebook live video on the Tipp City Public Library page to talk all things coffee beer! Brewers are constantly finding new ways to infuse the complex and comforting flavors of coffee into different beer styles. In this talk we'll discuss a variety of examples and David Nilsen will recommend some excellent Ohio options!

Unwind and DIY January 17 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! January’s DIY will be a chic wooden bead key chain! Register here.

Join Us for Majhong Tuesday, January 11 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

January 10th 7 - 8 p.m. Join us for a discussion of One by One by Ruth Ware. Copies are available for request. Email info@tippcitylibrary.org for more information.

New Books, Movies and Music to Enjoy

Adult Fiction Books Criminal Mischief by Stuart Woods Sea Hawke by Ted Bell The Witching Tree :A Natalie Lockhart Novel by Alice Blanchard A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa Sharpe's Assassin : Richard Sharpe and the Occupation of Paris, 1815 by Bernard Cornwell Bright Burning Things :A Novel by Lisa Harding Dark Night by Paige Shelton Guild Boss by Jayne Castle Heard It in a Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves The Ballerinas by Rachel Dale Kapelke A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske Hello, Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey Noor by Nnedi Okorafor Curse of Salem by Kay Hooper These Silent Woods :A Novel by Kimi Cunningham Grant The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton Harsh Times by Mario Vargas Llosa The Wicked Widow by Beatriz Williams Adult Non-Fiction Books Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe by Jorge Cham A Bake for All Seasons by Paul Hollywood The Defense Lawyer :The Barry Slotnick Story by James Patterson On Consolation :Finding Solace in Dark Times by Michael Ignatieff I Want This to Work :An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age by Elizabeth Y. Earnshaw Our National Forests :Stories from America's Most Important Public Lands by Greg M. Peters Profit and Punishment :How America Criminalizes the Poor in the Name of Justice by Tony Messenger Fauci :Expect the Unexpected :Ten Lessons on Truth, Service, and the Way Forward by Anthony S. Fauci Everyday Trauma :Remapping the Brain's Response to Stress, Anxiety, and Painful Memories for a Better Life by Tracey Shors Out of Office :The Big Problem and the Bigger Promise of Working from Home by Charlie Warzel Led Zeppelin :The Biography by Bob Spitz The Last King of America :The Misunderstood Reign of George III by Andrew Roberts The President and the Freedom Fighter : Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul by Brian Kilmeade Citizen Cash :The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash by Michael S. Foley Find Your Unicorn Space : Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky Stacked :Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management by Joe Saul-Sehy The Comfortable Kitchen : 105 Laid-Back, Healthy, and Wholesome Recipes by Alex Snodgrass The Big Cheat :How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and his Family by David Cay Johnston White Hot Hate :A True Story of Domestic Terrorism in America's Heartland by Dick Lehr American Kleptocracy :How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History by Casey Michel Patient Zero :A Curious History of the World's Worst Diseases by Lydia Kang

Adult Large Print Books The President and the Freedom Fighter Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul by Brian Kilmeade Never by Ken Follett The Christmas Wedding Guest by Susan Mallery Clive Cussler's the Devil's Sea by Dirk Cussler Enemy at the Gates by Kyle Mills The Noel Letters by Richard Paul Evans Flying Angels by Danielle Steel The Joy and Light Bus Company by Alexander Smith McCall Paris Detective by James Patterson A Christmas Legacy by Anne Perry Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Adult Audiobooks No new titles generated under this category. Blu-ray No new titles generated under this category. DVD No Time to Die Fortress Blue Bayou Every Last One of Them Hell Hath No Fury The Many Saints of Newark Small Engine Repair Broadcast Signal Intrusion The French Dispatch Caveat Castle Falls CDs No new titles generated under this category. Teen Books Heartless Prince :A Graphic Novel by Leigh Dragoon Finding Refuge :Real-Life Immigration Stories from Young People by Victorya Rouse Revolution in Our time :The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People by Kekla Magoon Teen Audiobooks No new titles generated under this category. Juvenile Audiobooks No new titles generated under this category. Juvenile Books Winter Plants by Julie Murray Army and Navy Football by K.C. Kelley A Bird in a Box by Cecilia Minden