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Flash Your Card

Now, your library card offers even more value than ever before! Flash your valid Washington-Centerville Public Library card at these participating businesses and receive special deals and discounts. Don’t have a library card? Apply now and start saving on books, movies, and even your next meal!

Local Author Visits February 10th!

Join us on February 10, 7 PM at the Centerville Library, for a visit from local author, Martha Moody. Martha will give a brief presentation and her newest book, Sometimes Mine, will be available for purchase (thanks to Books and Co.) and for signing by Martha herself! This is just one of many special events happening during the Library’s bicentennial celebration.

Monday Music Fest Returns!

For the 10th year running, we are happy to offer great music each Monday evening throughout February. This year’s music includes past favorites such as the concert harp and fingerstyle guitar and new Bluegrass and Big Band sounds.

Great Books By First Time Authors

Check out some great "debut" books written by first time authors - as recommended on our Strong Starts featured list. If classic or contemporary literature is more your taste, peruse Vick’s Picks, a recommended reading list by Dayton Daily News columnist Vic Mickunas, or our historical list.

We Hide, You Seek!

We’ve hidden the second cache in our Historical Geocache Adventure. Check the coordinates, grab your GPS unit and take the whole family on a high tech scavenger hunt. Hint - You’ll have to be "resource" ful to find this month’s cache.

Read and Win in 2010!

Take the Library’s Great Books Reading Challenge and you could end up a winner! Readers of all ages are encouraged to select, and read books off of any of our "featured lists". The first 1,000 adults to read 12 "great books" will get a gift certificate from Tim Hortons!

Visit Our Online Video Libraries

Grab the popcorn and pull up to your computer screen to watch more than 17 Library produced videos covering a variety of subjects on YouTube and Vimeo. Whether it be a video about the Library’s 200-year history, a virtual tour of our children’s room, or a demo on using the Express Checkout machines, you’ll find a trove of treasures.

Good Reads

Find these Fiction Best Sellers and more on our Good Reads page, or see what staff members are suggesting on the Fine Print blog.