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  • Classes and events at the Library this week in Loveland and Symmes

    Classes and events at the Library this week in Loveland and Symmes

    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun. Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.
    Loveland Branch Meeting Room
    Monday, February 24, 2020 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Monday, February 24, 2020 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth-18 months. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Monday, February 24, 2020 1:30 PM – 02:30 PM
    Learn a new skill using the Library’s Makerspace, then take home a finished product!
    Loveland Branch Meeting Room
    Monday, February 24, 2020 6:00 PM – 07:30 PM

    Meets the last Monday of every month. Books for the next month will be passed out at the meeting. Please call or ask at the desk for this month’s selection.

    No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Monday, February 24, 2020 7:00 PM – 08:00 PM
    Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more while learning early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Join us for a night of dramatic play as our meeting room becomes a doctor’s office. Dramatic play is an excellent way for kids to build social and literacy skills–and grown-ups are encouraged to play along! Intended for ages 4-8, but siblings are welcome. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch
    Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:30 PM – 07:30 PM
    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers.

    No Registration Required
    Loveland Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, February 26, 2020 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Learn to speak and read Spanish!

    Introduction to Speaking and Writing Spanish (for beginners) @ 1PM
    Reading Spanish Literature (for intermediate to advance) @ 2PM
    Brush Up Your Spanish: Refresh Your Proficiency (for intermediate to advance) @ 3PM
    No registration is required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:00 PM – 04:00 PM

    Got the winter weather blues? Need a change of scenery? Bring the little kids and come play at the library! Our meeting room will have toys for kids to play with while grownups have coffee and chat with other adults! The meeting room is opened from 10 – Noon for younger children.

    No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Friday, February 28, 2020 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Join Sensei Tim Cisco to learn self-defense techniques and strategies.  Ages 7+ and families. Registration Required.
    Loveland Branch Meeting Room
    Saturday, February 29, 2020 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM

  • Events and Classes at Loveland, Symmes, and Blue Ash libraries

    Events and Classes at Loveland, Symmes, and Blue Ash libraries

    EVENTS AND CLASSES

    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement, and fun. Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.
    Loveland Branch Meeting Room
    Monday, December 16, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.

    No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Monday, December 16, 2019 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more while learning early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Monday, December 16, 2019 1:30 PM – 02:30 PM
    Please call 369-4476 for the current title. No registration required.
    Loveland Branch Meeting Room
    Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. No registration required.
    Blue Ash Branch
    Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more while learning early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss and share Genealogy tips and techniques for general Genealogy research.  Everyone is welcome from beginners to experts. No registration is required.
    Blue Ash Branch Meeting Room
    Tuesday, December 17, 2019 12:30 PM – 03:00 PM
    Explore a different element of science every third Tuesday of the month. For grades 1-3.
    Loveland Branch Meeting Room
    Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 4:00 PM – 05:00 PM

    Learn strategies & tactics or just play for fun!

    No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 6:30 PM – 08:30 PM
    Families, help us welcome the winter season by listening to stories, participating in activities and creating a gingerbread house.  Registration is required.
    Blue Ash Branch
    Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 7:00 PM – 08:00 PM
    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement, and fun. Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.
    Blue Ash Branch
    Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
    Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3 – 6. No registration required.
    Loveland Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement, and fun. Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.
    Blue Ash Branch
    Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Learn to speak and read Spanish!

    Introduction to Speaking and Writing Spanish (for beginners) @ 1 PM
    Reading Spanish Literature (for intermediate to advance) @ 2 PM
    Brush Up Your Spanish: Refresh Your Proficiency (for intermediate to advance) @ 3 PM
    No registration is required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 1:00 PM – 04:00 PM
    Teens! Join us for exciting book discussions, crafts, and activities! Happens on the third Wednesday of every month. For ages 12-15. Registration required.
    Blue Ash Branch
    Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 7:00 PM – 08:00 PM
    This is not your typical yoga class and does not incorporate traditional yoga moves. Laughter is nature’s most powerful stress buster and can have a profound effect on our health and well being. It oxygenates our bodies, strengthens the immune system, reduces blood pressure, and helps create peace in ourselves and our world. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and come prepared to move and laugh with Judi Winall, M.Div., CIH, CLYT.
    No registration is required.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room
    Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 7:00 PM – 08:30 PM
    Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3 – 6. No registration required.
    Blue Ash Branch
    Thursday, December 19, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Hey, Tween girls, join us for great book discussions and awesome activities!  For girls ages 10-12.  Registration required.
    Blue Ash Branch  Meeting Room
    Thursday, December 19, 2019, 7:00 PM – 08:00 PM
    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.
    Blue Ash Branch
    Friday, December 20, 2019 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.
    Blue Ash Branch
    Friday, December 20, 2019 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Hey Tweens! Want to learn how to make scrunchies? They are quick and easy! You can make some to wear and some to share!
    No supplies needed – Registration Required.
    Ages 10 and up.
    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Friday, December 20, 2019 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • News and Events at the Loveland, Symmes, and Blue Ash Libraries

    News and Events at the Loveland, Symmes, and Blue Ash Libraries

    Use this MAP to find a library in your neighborhood.

    EVENTS AND CLASSES

    Memory Cafe

    The Memory Cafe is a welcoming place for for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners.  Each month there will be an opportunity to socialize and enjoy music, games or other fun activities.  Activities will vary each month.

    Registration is recommended.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Monday, December 02, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Movers and Shakers

    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun.Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Monday, December 02, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Library Babies

    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.

    No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Monday, December 02, 2019 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Preschool Storytime

    Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more while learning early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Ages 3-6. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Monday, December 02, 2019 1:30 PM – 02:30 PM

    Introduction to Essential Oils: presented by Martha Hill

    Please join us for an introduction to Essential Oils with Martha Hill of Nana’s Got Oils, specializing in therapeutic grade essential oils. Martha is the co-owner of Hill’s Compounding/Milford Pharmacy & Wellness Center. Everyone will make a roll-on blend to take home!

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Monday, December 02, 2019 6:30 PM – 07:30 PM

    Library Babies

    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Tuesday, December 03, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Preschool Storytime

    Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more while learning early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Ages 3-6. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Tuesday, December 03, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Chess Club

    Learn strategies & tactics or just play for fun!

    No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Tuesday, December 03, 2019 6:30 PM – 08:30 PM

    Movers & Shakers

    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun. Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

    Preschool Storytime

    Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3 – 6. No registration required.

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Movers & Shakers

    You and your child will shake it together! Sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun. Recommended for ages 1 – 4. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Spanish Club

    Learn to speak and read Spanish!

    Introduction to Speaking and Writing Spanish (for beginners) @ 1PM

    Reading Spanish Literature (for intermediate to advance) @ 2PM

    Brush Up Your Spanish: Refresh Your Proficiency (for intermediate to advance) @ 3PM

    No registration is required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 1:00 PM – 04:00 PM

    An Evening of Jazz

    Relax with an evening of impromptu jazz music with Cincy Jazz Train. No registration required.

    Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 04, 2019 7:00 PM – 08:30 PM

    Preschool Storytime

    Enjoy books, songs, activities and more, while building early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3 – 6. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Library Babies

    Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. No registration required.

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Sycamore Book Club

    Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss and share Genealogy tips and techniques for general Genealogy research.  Everyone is welcome from beginners to experts.  No Registration is required.

    Blue Ash Branch Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 1:30 PM – 02:00 PM

    Fun with Food

    Make a powdered doughnut snowman!

    For tweens and tweens ages 10 and up.

    Loveland Branch Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 4:00 PM – 05:00 PM

    Girls and Books @ Blue Ash

    Do you love to read fabulous books? Join us for great book discussions and activities.  For girls ages 7-9. Registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch Meeting Room

    Thursday, December 05, 2019 7:00 PM – 08:00 PM

    Toddler Storytime

    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Friday, December 06, 2019 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. Recommended for ages 18 months – 36 months. No registration required.

    Blue Ash Branch

    Friday, December 06, 2019 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Amazing Race Library Edition

    Calling all Teens for the Amazing Race!  Teams of two will race through the Symmes Library to complete a series of thrilling challenges.  Do you have what it takes?  Sign up and find out!  Prizes and giveaways will be awarded! Food and drink provided!

    Ages 12-17.

    Registration Required

    Symmes Township Branch

    Saturday, December 07, 2019 6:30 PM – 09:00 PM

    LIBRARY NEWS

    Igniting a Brighter Future with The Library Foundation

    For Sharon Borntrager of Westwood, libraries are a place to connect to big ideas. See how the Library has impacted Sharon’s family. Consider joining her to support your Library by contributing to The Library Foundation.

    The Measure of Our Lives

    Place your hold on the print or eBook version of The Measure of Our Lives by Toni Morrison!

    Children of Virtue and Vengeance

    Place your hold on the print, eBook, or eAudiobook version of Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi.

    Featured Books of the Month

    Check out the new Featured Books of the Month for December! Our librarians have selected titles for all ages.