At the Library
May 13- July 27
Join the Summer Reading Club and have an epic adventure attending fun programs and winning prizes. There is something for everyone, since the club has separate entries for adults, teens, children and even toddlers/babies because it’s never too early or late to have an adventure. Sign up now and join the fun!
Join the Summer Reading Club and have an epic adventure attending fun programs and winning prizes. There is something for everyone, since the club has separate entries for adults, teens, children and even toddlers/babies because it’s never too early or late to have an adventure. Sign up now and join the fun!
The library is more than books. With the power of your library card, you can borrow a variety of electronic devices. We have Roku streaming devices for fast, easy access to entertainment, mobile hotspots, (combo Roku/hotspot also available), preloaded learning game tablets, learn-to-code kits and much more. Check out everything available in the Library of Things.
The work of Dayton artist Bill Franz is featured at the Woodbourne Library in an exhibit titled Jobs from A to Z. The exhibit is a collaborative effort between Franz and his father-in-law, Wally Willaman, age 101, that mingles photography and digital art together to form engaging pieces representing 26 different jobs, each one beginning with a letter of the alphabet. Franz was inspired by the desire to keep the connection with Willaman, who was suffering memory loss.
Summertime for kids means lots of fun programs through the library. There is still plenty of time to get into the Summer Reading Club, where kids can win great prizes for summer reading. Programs for kids and teens are endless and we offer a very wide variety. Aside from all the storytimes, kids can read to therapy dogs, attend coding bootcamps, create crafts, compete in Cupcake Wars, and more. For teens, we have Totally Teen Tuesdays featuring video game nights, bottle rockets, Jackbox games, bingo and even an after-hours lock-in.
Take a trip around the world this summer without leaving your kitchen. With just your library card you can access online resources like AtoZ World Food, the world's largest and most comprehensive database of food and food culture for 174 countries. This proprietary database includes 884 food culture articles, 6,500 traditional recipes, 650 ingredient articles, historical timelines, glossaries, and 2,000 food quotes. Lavishly illustrated with 14,000 photos. We also have AtoZ America for regional dishes.
Unlock premium business resources at the Library–free with your library card. Access powerful tools for real estate, investment, and targeting marketing that typically come with hefty price tags. Explore Udemy learning courses, Barron’s insights, a business plan builder, and leverage sophisticated databases for analysis. Enhance your career with job search tools and networking events. Plus, elevate your brand with maker space classes for business customization. Why pay more when your library card is the key to a treasure trove of professional-grade resources?
Books & More
Add some of these fantasy and science fiction titles to your reading list as you complete the Library's Summer Reading Club.
READING SUGGESTIONS FOR EVERYONE
Sign up to receive reading lists via email for adults, teens and kids! Visit the Reference Desk for some one-on-one assistance to get started or request a personalized reading list.
