How does your garden grow? Have your daisies doubled? Do your tulips need thinned? Need some new perennials? Check out the plant exchange on our patio! Bring in a plant, and take a new one home.  Feel free to bring in house plants, perennials, or annuals, but please label your plant with as much information as you can!

The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a national nonprofit established in 2003 by Catherine Roberts, the mother of a young soldier deployed to Iraq. The group gives hand-made quilts to US service people who have been deployed across the globe. The stated mission is “to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.”  

From Memorial Day through the end of the month, 25+ locally-made Quilts of Valor will be on display at the Vandalia Branch of the Dayton Metro Library during regular operating hours.  The quilts are displayed in the Opportunity Space of the Branch. Patrons will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite quilts.    

The quilts will be awarded to veterans and active duty members of the US military. Forms are available at the Branch to nominate veterans to receive a quilt. Recipients are considered in the order applications are received. If there are more applications than QOVs made in 2022, names will be held into 2023.

Please contact Nonda Harvey, charvey3@woh.rr.com, regarding more information about the Quilts of Valor program, or if you are interested in participating in next year's event.  If desired, masks and hand sanitizer are available at the Library.  

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.”

Community members of all ages will enjoy this exhibit of Star Wars Legos, games, activities and more!  Find the Force at the Wilmington-Stroop Library this May!

Display your artistic talent and creativity at our Tiny Art Show.  Pick up your kit at the West Carrollton Branch from Thursday, May 12, 2022 through Saturday, May 14, 2022.  The kit includes a 3'x3" canvas and easel, acrylic paint and brushes.  You may add materials to your work of art. Take it home and CREATE! When you finish your work of art, return it to the library by Saturday, May 21, 2022.  The works of art will be displayed from May 23, 2022 through June 3, 2022 and library patrons will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite. 

In partnership with the Biology department at the University of Dayton, the Wilmington-Stroop branch library will be hosting several aquatic animals during the month of June. Stop by anytime during business hours to see our own mini aquarium which will include an axolotl and a clownfish. Special feeding times will be posted in our Opportunity Space. 

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.”

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.”

Patrons can get help with computer skills such as using a mouse, internet searching skills, creating an email account (Gmail, Yahoo), using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power-Point, Publisher, Excel) to create documents, Resumes & presentations. Downloading books & magazines from our digital library (Libby, Overdrive, & Hoopla) to your electronic devices.  Contact the Tech Ref's to set an appointment up.  Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00pm.  Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00pm.

Join us each Friday to view a classic movie!  We'll provide the popcorn, bring your own drink!

We're tickled pink to offer Katrina Kittle's fun and informal workshop, LEAP & THE NET WILL APPEAR. Hungry to create a positive change (or two? or ten?) in your life? Don't know where to start and find the idea overwhelming? Then come join us for an interactive class that will set you in motion. Stop waiting for the "right" time or for some external force to affect or "fix" your life. Here's the secret: you weave the nets yourself. Want to learn how? No magic, no false promise--just easy, doable steps for your own leaps.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, embroidery, or another fiber art? Bring your work-in-progress and join us at the library. Enjoy the company of other crafters to share tips, patterns and engage in friendly chit-chat while you work on your projects. Everyone is welcome!! 

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.

Do you like books? Do you like Doughnuts?  If you answered "yes," then you will love our book discussion group!  Join us at 10 am on Saturday May 21. We will be reading First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies by Kate Andersen Brower. Copies of the book will be available at the branch.  Doughnuts will be provided, along with coffee and tea!

Patrons can get help with computer skills such as using a mouse, internet searching skills, creating an email account (Gmail, Yahoo), using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power-Point, Publisher, Excel) to create documents, Resumes & presentations. Downloading books & magazines from our digital library (Libby, Overdrive, & Hoopla) to your electronic devices.  Contact the Tech Ref's to set an appointment up.  Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00pm.  Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00pm.

Create your very own piece of art using recycled books. All materials provided. 

The Success Center Foundation is available to share and provide free financial direction and mentoring for your personal or business based growth.  The Foundation is comprised of several local business members and entrepreneurs that are happy to share their stories of success in a variety of business and managerial settings, while learning about your own financial challenges and dreams.  No appointment or reservation is needed.  Please stop in at your convenience. 

Action & adventure awaits you! Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons 5e at the library. No experience is necessary, beginner and experienced players are welcome. 

Image editing software can be costly, but there are free alternatives out there.  In this class, we'll look at freely-available programs, like GIMP, that can give you everything you need to turn your photos into works of art (or just fix red-eye). 

Patrons can get help with computer skills such as using a mouse, internet searching skills, creating an email account (Gmail, Yahoo), using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power-Point, Publisher, Excel) to create documents, Resumes & presentations. Downloading books & magazines from our digital library (Libby, Overdrive, & Hoopla) to your electronic devices.  Contact the Tech Ref's to set an appointment up.  Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00pm.  Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00pm.

Google is more than just a search engine. Take a guided tour of all things Google. With an introduction to some of the most frequently used like g-mail, calendar, and drive learn how Google services connect by simply creating a Google account. This session is helpful for those not familiar with Android and Chrome devices. Advance registration is required.