Labor Day

The Lane Libraries will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

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*Preschool Story Time

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hamilton Childrens Floor at Hamilton Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Story Time:

Suggested for ages 4 - 6 Engage in stories, songs and activities that encourage learning and fun.

Library Branch: Hamilton Library
Room: Hamilton Childrens Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Suggested for ages 4 - 6 
Engage in stories, songs and activities that encourage learning and fun.

Disclaimer(s)

* Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

*Movers and Shakers

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room at Oxford Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Movers and Shakers:

Suggested ages 12 - 24 months Enjoy fun stories, songs and rhymes!

Library Branch: Oxford Library
Room: Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Suggested ages 12 - 24 months 
Enjoy fun stories, songs and rhymes!

Disclaimer(s)

* Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Rise and Read Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fairfield Meeting Room at Fairfield Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start your day with a good book discussion! Selections will include a mix of bestselling titles and genres.  Nov 14 – Teddy by Emily Dunlay 

Required
Library Branch: Fairfield Library
Room: Fairfield Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Start your day with a good book discussion! Selections will include a mix of bestselling titles and genres.

  Nov 14 – Teddy by Emily Dunlay


 

The Next Chapter: Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxford Havighurst Meeting Room at Oxford Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A place for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends. Anyone can participate, whatever their reading or ability level. (Participants ...

Required
Library Branch: Oxford Library
Room: Oxford Havighurst Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

A place for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends. Anyone can participate, whatever their reading or ability level.

Laser Etched Dice Boxes

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lane Community Technology Center
Program Type:
Educational, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults  Carry your dice around in style! Use a laser cutter to add some personal flair to a custom-made dice box. Each attendee will receive a dice set! Basic computer skills ...

Required
Library Branch: Lane Community Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Computer Classes
Required
Event Details:

Adults

  Carry your dice around in style! Use a laser cutter to add some personal flair to a custom-made dice box. Each attendee will receive a dice set! Basic computer skills required.

Live Author Talks - Javier Zamora

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his awar...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.  

Ross IGA Bookmobile Stop

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ross IGA - Bookmobile Stop at Bookmobile Services
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Event Details:

3733 Hamilton-Cleves Road

Library Branch: Bookmobile Services
Room: Ross IGA - Bookmobile Stop
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

3733 Hamilton-Cleves Road

Disclaimer(s)

This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic or mechanical difficulties.

Butler County in the Great Depression

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fairfield Meeting Room at Fairfield Library
Program Type:
Educational, Local History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Smith History Library and Cummins Room Manager Brad Spurlock for a history of the Great Depression in Butler County. Discussion will include its effects on local families, the...

Library Branch: Fairfield Library
Room: Fairfield Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Local History
Event Details:

Join Smith History Library and Cummins Room Manager Brad Spurlock for a history of the Great Depression in Butler County.

*Family Story Time

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room at Oxford Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Family Story Time:

Ages 6 - under Enjoy stories, songs and more in this engaging story time designed for the whole family.

Library Branch: Oxford Library
Room: Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 6 - under 
Enjoy stories, songs and more in this engaging story time designed for the whole family.

Disclaimer(s)

* Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Play with the Experts: Super Smash Bros.

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oxford Havighurst Meeting Room at Oxford Library
Program Type:
Entertainment & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 18  Get to know and play with Miami University’s own Varsity Esports Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team. All skill levels are welcome and controllers are provided. Just...

Required
Library Branch: Oxford Library
Room: Oxford Havighurst Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment & Games
Required
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 18

  Get to know and play with Miami University’s own Varsity Esports Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team. All skill levels are welcome and controllers are provided. Just come and have fun!

Adult Game Night

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fairfield Meeting Room at Fairfield Library
Program Type:
Entertainment & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a night without the little ones at our adults only game night. Bring a team out for our version of Wheel of Fortune and stay for board and card games! 

Library Branch: Fairfield Library
Room: Fairfield Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment & Games
Event Details:

Enjoy a night without the little ones at our adults only game night. Bring a team out for our version of Wheel of Fortune and stay for board and card games!
 

Thread Tales

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Meeting Room at Hamilton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 9 - 15  Know how to machine sew, but need some practice? Our tale begins with using straight sewing skills to create a book pillow for reading a favorite story or giving ...

Required
Library Branch: Hamilton Library
Room: Hamilton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Ages 9 - 15

Marble Madness

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fairfield Meeting Room at Fairfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 11  Roll on over to the library for marble themed crafts and games! 

Required
Library Branch: Fairfield Library
Room: Fairfield Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 11

  Roll on over to the library for marble themed crafts and games! 

Videography for Beginners Series

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lane Community Technology Center
Program Type:
Educational, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12 - up  Learn amazing videography tricks to make your videos pop! Participants may bring their own cameras and/or share the Tech Center’s communal camera. Smartphones ar...

Required
Library Branch: Lane Community Technology Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Computer Classes
Required
Event Details:

Ages 12 - up

  Learn amazing videography tricks to make your videos pop! Participants may bring their own cameras and/or share the Tech Center’s communal camera. Smartphones are also welcome! Basic computer skills required.

Teen Art & Craft: You Belong

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room at Oxford Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 18  Calling young LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies for a monthly drop-in program designed to provide an inclusive and welcoming space for creating art and crafts....

Required
Library Branch: Oxford Library
Room: Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 18

Elementary Math Circle

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Oxford Havighurst Meeting Room at Oxford Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8 - 11  Join programmer and math enthusiast Sheena McCoy as we explore the wonders of mathematics through hands-on activities, problem-solving challenges and collaborativ...

Required
Library Branch: Oxford Library
Room: Oxford Havighurst Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Required
Event Details:

Ages 8 - 11

  Join programmer and math enthusiast Sheena McCoy as we explore the wonders of mathematics through hands-on activities, problem-solving challenges and collaborative learning. 

Family Board Game Play Test

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room at Oxford Library
Program Type:
Entertainment & Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 10 - up  Calling all board gamers and conservation enthusiasts! Work with Miami students to test their original board games designed to teach basic con...

Required
Library Branch: Oxford Library
Room: Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Entertainment & Games
Required
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 10 - up

Walmart Fairfield Township Bookmobile Stop

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Other Bookmobile Stop at Bookmobile Services
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Event Details:

3201 Princeton Road

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Services
Room: Other Bookmobile Stop
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Reading, Educational
Event Details:

3201 Princeton Road

Disclaimer(s)

This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic or mechanical difficulties.

Third Monday Book Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fairfield Meeting Room at Fairfield Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gather together for our popular fiction and nonfiction book club!  Nov 18 – Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse 

Required
Library Branch: Fairfield Library
Room: Fairfield Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Event Details:

Gather together for our popular fiction and nonfiction book club!

  Nov 18 – Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse



 

*Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room at Oxford Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Story Time:

Suggested for ages 4 - 6 Engage in stories, songs and activities that encourage learning and fun.

Library Branch: Oxford Library
Room: Oxford Helen Weinberger Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Suggested for ages 4 - 6 
Engage in stories, songs and activities that encourage learning and fun.

Disclaimer(s)

* Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

*Toddler Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hamilton Meeting Room at Hamilton Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Time:

Ages 2 - 3 Explore fun stories, songs and rhymes in this interactive story time.

Library Branch: Hamilton Library
Room: Hamilton Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Ages 2 - 3 
Explore fun stories, songs and rhymes in this interactive story time.

Downtown Hamilton Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lane Community Technology Center
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you live or work in downtown Hamilton? Do you like to read eBooks or listen to audiobooks on Hoopla? If so, then this is the book club for you! Bring your lunch and join us for ...

Library Branch: Lane Community Technology Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Do you live or work in downtown Hamilton? Do you like to read eBooks or listen to audiobooks on Hoopla? If so, then this is the book club for you! Bring your lunch and join us for a laid back, casual discussion. 

Teen Snacktivities

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 18Stop in the Teen Zone after school for a snack and fun activity!

Library Branch: Hamilton Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 18
Stop in the Teen Zone after school for a snack and fun activity!

Cover to Cover

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Other Bookmobile Stop at Bookmobile Services
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss popular reads.  Lane Administration Center, 1396 University Blvd, Hamilton  Nov 19 – Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Services
Room: Other Bookmobile Stop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join us to discuss popular reads.

  Lane Administration Center, 1396 University Blvd, Hamilton

  Nov 19 – Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson