Become the best version of yourself this year by finding resources, programs, catalog materials, and so much more!
Happening at Your Library
BEAVERCREEK
Organized for Life - Get Started in the New Year! Wednesday, Jan 8 • 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to make organizing part of your everyday life with Professional Organizer Lori Firsdon. Registration required.
AI: Unlocked Thursday, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 • 1 - 2 p.m.
An exciting series of lessons designed for teens to dive into the world of artificial intelligence! Registration required.
Stargaze Social Wednesday, Jan 22 • 7 - 8 p.m.
Explore the universe through hands-on stargazing with telescopes, all while enjoying delicious hot chocolate. Reg. required.
CEDARVILLE
Frosted Luminaries Saturday, Jan 18 • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Create a frosted luminary to light up the cold, dark, winter nights! Registration required.
Diamond Art - Snowflakes Saturday, Jan 25 • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Create a beautiful decorative snowflake. Registration required.
FAIRBORN
Paper & Possibilities: An Afternoon of Color, Collage, and Creativity Saturday, Jan 18 • 2 - 4 p.m.
Drop in for an afternoon of chill vibes and creativity. We will have coloring and collaging supplies, or bring your own!
Grateful Deadheaders & Fairborn Parks and Rec: Seed Swap Saturday, Jan 25 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Didn't start all your seeds? Bring your extra and swap with friends.
Fairborn Library Writers: A Workshop-Style Group for Adults Saturday, Jan 25 • 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Come share your writing for tips and encouragement.
JAMESTOWN
Winter BINGO Tuesday, Jan 28 • 6 - 7 p.m.
Join us for winter themed BINGO. Enjoy snacks and the chance to win exciting prizes.
Paint a Portrait of a Partner Saturday, Jan 25 • 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Grab a partner and come and paint a portrait of each other. Class led by artist Molly Beam. Registration required.
WINTERS-BELLBROOK
Family Bake With Me - Whipped Hot Chocolate All January while supplies last.
Bake with Me kits are a fun new way for families to learn how to bake together. Registration required.
Fellowship of the Geeks Tuesday, Jan 14 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Do love to geek out about your favorite fandoms and enjoy playing games? Hang out with us!
Starting Plants from Seeds Tuesday, Jan 28 • 4 - 5 p.m.
Sophia Briley from the Bellbrook Garden Club will share her seed starting tips and tricks in this 1 hour presentation.
XENIA @ REACH
Your Grant Questions Answered Saturday, Jan 11 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join our guest Curtis Bowman, from Culture Works, to learn about finding and applying for grants. Registration required.
Xenia Friends Movie Series - Showing The Wild Robot Saturday, Jan 11 • 1 - 3 p.m.
Join us for a fun family movie & enjoy a snack while you watch!
Crush Your New Year’s Resolution! Saturday, Jan 25 • 11 a.m. - Noon
Register to learn three powerful tips for mastering goal setting and accountability to become your best self in 2025.
YELLOW SPRINGS
Dear Inner Critic: A Generative Writing Workshop Thursday, Jan 9 • 5:30 - 7 p.m.
This workshop offers real strategies to change your relationship to the inner critic.
What Should I Eat?: Healthy Eating in the New Year Monday, Jan 13 • 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Join Andrew Brody as he discusses healthy eating patterns using food as fuel.
Chess Class Monday, Jan 13 & 27 • 5 - 6 p.m.
Gather for two Monday afternoon chess classes. Learn strategy and tactics from an experienced player.
From Your Catalog
I think, for a lot of us, 2024 was a long, busy, maybe even overwhelming, year. I have been looking around my house, feeling like it's past time to declutter, organize, and do a deep clean. Somehow I have accumulated so much stuff without trying. For 2025, I'm planning to simplify my home. To get rid of things I don't need anymore, from furniture to collectibles and even, gasp, the expensive purses I never use (I found out that designer leather is HEAVY!). Is something like this a New Year's resolution for you, too? If so, here is just a sampling of the books the library has to help us.
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