See who can get to the candy castle first! Drop by anytime during business hours and enjoy a life-sized version of the favorite childhood game of Candyland. Game is limited to 4 players at a time. Children 8 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.

The University of Dayton Department of Art and Design’s graphic design students visualized local poet Sierra Leone’s poetry to create new meanings that celebrate humanity, community, inclusivity and diversity. Featuring nearly 20 poems, the exhibit showcases “the actions of connections, imagination, learning and linking experience into tangible outcomes as the words move you through the space – literally and metaphorically.”

Color and decorate a butterfly -- a symbol of hope, growth, and change.  And view the Tree of Life Memorial -- nine paintings done by local artists to represent the nine lives lost in the horrific Oregon District shooting on August 4,2019. The artworks were designed for people to write notes of remembrance and tack them onto the trees.  The Kaleidoscope of Butterflies will build on this effort, allowing participants to reflect on the third anniversary of the local tragedy and other more recent ills by leaving intentions for positive change.

Artwork by Hyacinth Paul, created with support from a Culture Works Artist Opportunity Grant.

Drop in for some interactive games. Try our virtual piano, be a ballerina, or feed some dragons. Play Virtual Soccer against a friend or the computer. Score some info on the interactive projector and gaming technology on display. Enter the virtual world without leaving the library!

Artwork by participants in the first annual Teen Art Contest for Suicide Prevention.  Presented by Gem Project Dayton, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage peer-to-peer support in suicide prevention.  

Everyone is invited to stop in and do some puzzles! Place 2 pieces or 200! Spend 2 minutes or 2 hours! Let's puzzle together! 

Can you guess how many pine cones are in jar?  Whoever guesses the closest will receive a free cookie or doughnut from Evan's Bakery.  

Artwork by Hyacinth Paul, created with support from a Culture Works Artist Opportunity Grant.

Children ages 0-5 and caregivers can enjoy unstructured playtime with a variety of activities, including multilingual storytime and cultural events. Caregivers can socialize while children are playing in the space. This program is targeted towards non-native English-speaking caregivers and multi-lingual children.

This program is for kids who love to move and dance around!  We will dance to different songs, practice following directions, learn rhythm, and even develop our fine and gross motor skills. This program is not only fun, but it will help your child to develop early literacy skills!

Join us for stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy and social skills your preschooler needs for school success. For ages 3-5.

Microsoft Word Refresher:

This class is for Patrons who have some knowledge of Microsoft Word and want to increase their formatting Knowledge. We will be covering the following:

Home Tab: Line Spacing changes and defaults

Insert Tab: Shapes, Picture Inserting and Formatting options

Layout Tab: Orientation, Margins, Columns

View Tab: Ruler & Gridlines

Review Tab:  Spell check, Word Count

Practical: How to set up a Document that can be updated and used multiple times.

Drop by the Main Library to receive a free health screening from Equitas Health. Services include blood pressure and glucose readings, HIV testing, scheduling services, and ACA enrollments.

Get out of the heat and get creative - we'll have the Art Cart out and tons of craft supplies available every Monday afternoon to make anything you want! Snacks provided, and craft instructions will be available if you need inspiration or want to try something new.

Building something with LEGOs, explore the Snap Circuits, or play games like Giant Jenga.  The choice is yours!

This program provides a safe space for teens who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or an ally to meet and discuss LGBTQIA+ history, current events, and pop culture. Grades 7-12. 

Each Monday afternoon, Tweens in grades 4-6 can come by for a variety of engaging activities, ranging from arts and crafts, table top and video gaming, fandom exploring and more.

Practice your English conversational skills in a friendly, casual atmosphere.  Dayton Metro Library's Talk Tables connect English Language Learners with Library Volunteers who can help you become more comfortable speaking English.

Otaku in grades 7-12 assemble! Celebrate anime, manga, and all things Japanese.

Think line dancing is just for country music fans? Think again. Grab a friend and join us for line dancing to a variety of music. All skill levels are welcome. 

Water is a super-special substance. Learn to look at water in a whole new way and have fun doing it! Ages 6-12. Please register in advance.

Learn English as a Second Language for free at your new Burkhardt branch library! This is a free class for all level of learners.