Think of Your Library
Display Contest
We're asking you for help. Our branches have all created displays centered around our 2013 Summer Reading Program themes, "Grow a Little Reader," "Dig Into Reading" and "Beneath the Surface." Help us choose the branch that did it the best! The branch with the most votes will get to display a trophy and, of course, have bragging rights until next summer.
We've disguised the branch names and will reveal the winner in June! Don't forget Summer Reading is June 8-July 20.
View the slide show below and then vote here.
Downloads at the Library
If you have an eReader or are thinking about buying one, join us at the Amelia Branch on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. for an informative discussion about the ebook programs offered by the library. We'll cover the Ohio eBook Project, Freading, OneClickdigital. We'll have devices available to look at as well as demonstrations on how to download eBooks and eAudio books. Participants are welcome to bring their own devices.
Sign Up Now! Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by visiting the branch, calling 752-5580, or registering online. This program is for adults.
Supernatural Smackdown
Teens, join us at the Owensville Branch on Monday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. for Zombies Versus Vampires! Take a bite out of summer with our challenge. Dress up like your favorite zombie or vampire, sink your teeth into some "refleshments" and help your team devour the competition with a series of games including Xbox 360's Plants vs. Zombies.
Sign Up Now! Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by visiting the branch, calling 732-6084, or registering online. This program is for ages 12-18.
Books about zombies.
Books about vampires.
Learn Expert Tips For Job Hunting
Join us at the Union Township Branch on Wednesday, May 29 at 2:00 p.m. for an informational session about looking for a job.
If you haven't dusted off your resume in a while and you're not sure where to start, join us as Workforce One presents a job readiness seminar. It will focus on the various components and stages of job readiness, ranging from resume-writing and networking to interview techniques.
Sign Up Now! Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by visiting the branch, calling 528-1744, or registering online. This program is for ages 16+.
Books about job hunting.
Find a Used Book Fair Near You!
Did you know you can shop for used books and other materials at one of our Used Book Fairs? The fairs help support the library and are held at several of our branch locations throughout the year.
We've created a new online list to help you easily find the Used Book Fairs happening near you.
Learn more here.
Star Wars Trivia Challenge
Teens, ages 11 - 18, celebrate Star Wars Day beginning May 4th by taking our Star Wars quiz. When you take the quiz, you're entered for a chance to win a large Talking Yoda Doll. The contest runs until May 31st so good luck and may the force be with you! You may take the quiz as many times as you'd like during the month.
Now Read Digital Copies of Your Favorite Magazines!
You may now access free, digital copies of nearly 100 of your favorite magazines through our new service, Zinio. These digital copies are the full copies - exactly like what you read in the store or at home, but now available on your computer or mobile device.
After logging in with your library card number and creating a Zinio account, you get unlimited access to our entire collection. Take them with you wherever you go! Some exciting titles include: Cosmo, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Marie Claire, Men's Health, National Geographic, Newsweek, O: The Oprah Magazine, OK! Magazine, Reader's Digest, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Us Weekly, Women's Day, and many more! Find Zinio on our Downloads page.
Online Catalog Issue
We understand some of our patrons are having issues logging into their accounts via our online catalog, and believe we have fixed the problem. If you receive an error message when attempting to access your library account, please clear the cache in your internet browser and try logging in again. We're sorry for any inconvenience. Please call your local branch if you still require assistance to place a hold on an item or to renew checked out items.