We’ve had an exciting, activity-filled summer here in Xenia with our Summer Reading Club! From hands-on STEM programs with the Cincinnati Museum Center to a magical performance and workshop by Rusty Ammerman, and even learning about rabbit families and building vermicomposting bins with Gorman Heritage Farm- we’ve welcomed a fantastic lineup of engaging presenters. Combined with our weekly art sessions and teen craft programs, it’s been a colorful, creative, and truly captivating summer.
It’s been especially rewarding to see how dedicated our readers have been to reaching their goals. Along with all the great SRC prizes, the Youth Department handed out over 2,500 Reading Dragon cards to our enthusiastic school-aged readers—and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
As we shift gears for the upcoming school year, we’d love for you to explore all the ways your library can support you.
Starting the first Monday in August, we’ll offer free tutoring every Monday and Wednesday from 4-6pm. All school-aged children are welcome- no appointment necessary! (Note: There will be no tutoring on August 18, as well as any day that Xenia Community Schools are closed.)
We also offer monthly clubs you can register your child for, including Harry Potter Club, Art Club, and STEM Club. And don’t miss our weekly Aspiring Artists program for ages 3-9, where we read stories and do an art project together every Monday from 10:30-11:30am. Check out our events page for a full line up of what we’re getting up to here in the next couple of months.
New this year for homeschooling families is our monthly Homeschool Hangout! Bring a packed lunch and connect with other homeschooling families. We’ll provide fun activities and a themed book selection each month to check out and explore together.
Speaking of book collections, we’d love to highlight one of our most helpful resources for both educators and homeschooling families: librarian-curated classroom collections! With a teacher card, you can request a custom book collection on any topic. Your youth librarians will gather a tailored selection of books for a six-week checkout period. You can be as specific or as broad as you like in terms of reading levels, subjects, or titles. Just ask your librarian how to get started!
Lastly, don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual Friends of the Library book sale- back for the first time since before the renovation! The sale will be happening on Friday, September 26 from 10am-5pm, and Saturday, September 27 from 10am-4pm. We will have a variety of adult, teen, and children's materials for purchase. This event is organized by the Xenia Friends of the Library to benefit our library's resources. Proceeds from the sale support library programs and services. Come find some new titles to fill your bookshelves and support your local Xenia library!
It’s been a jam-packed summer, and we can’t wait to see you continue using- and loving- your community library as we head into fall. See you soon!
Mackenzie Boggs
Youth Librarian, Xenia Community Library
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