Welcome to the very first Fairborn Library Blog Post! I am so excited to have this space to share some of the fun and interesting things we do at the Fairborn Library.
A little about me: I’m Jessica, and I have been your Head Librarian since 2021. It’s been so fun working in Fairborn, getting involved in the community, and meeting so many of you! When I’m not at the library, my favorite hobbies are reading romance, fantasy, and literary fiction and talking about my favorite gel pens (my current obsessions are Gelly Roll pens and the Pilot Precise V5).
One more thing about me is that I know it’s only May, but I cannot stop thinking about the upcoming summer season. It’s one of my favorites because of the warm weather, sunshine, and seeing all of you at our programs and events all summer long. So, to get us started, here are 5 things you won’t want to miss this summer at the Fairborn Library:
- Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Mark your calendars for our biggest event of the year! Saturday June 7 from 11am-1pm at the library. We are kicking off Summer Reading Club with a huge party with animals, caricatures, a foam pit, and more! This is possibly my favorite day of the year at the library and I can’t wait to see you there to have fun and to sign up for Summer Reading!
- Free Lunch for Kids and Teens: We are once again partnering with Fairborn City Schools to be a lunch site Monday through Friday from 12:00-12:30. We are also partnering with Bread of Hope to provide free lunch on Saturdays in June and July from 12:00-1:00pm. This is a great opportunity for kids to have lunch at the library after story time or before one of our afternoon programs.
- Yasu Ishida: Magic Story Artist: This is an event for ages 5-11 and it will be a storytelling show with elements of traditional Japanese theater, music, origami, and storytelling! You’ll want to be sure to register for this on our website or by talking to a librarian.
- Home Food Preservation: We have a 2 part series this summer on food preservation with OSU Extension. In June, we will learn about freezing and dehydrating food and in July we will learn how to make our own sauerkraut! I am particularly excited about learning the tips and tricks on freezing and dehydrating food.
- Chalk Walk: The theme of Summer Reading Club this year is Color Our World and in July we are going to take that literally! You can sign up your family, your group of friends, or yourself to decorate a sidewalk square in front of the library with chalk. We are going to create fun and colorful art for everyone to enjoy.
This is only some of the events we have planned for you this summer. If you want to see all the programs and events we are doing, be sure to check out the calendar page of the library website or download our June and July calendar here.
See you at the library!
Jessica Winegarner
Head Librarian, Fairborn Community Library
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