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A sampling of Ohioline Fact Sheets related to pollinators and native gardening:
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During the April 2021 Community Read, Wright Memorial Public Library has invited the community to read and discuss “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Begins in Your Yard” by Douglas Tallamy.
As part of the Community Read, the library sought examples from Oakwood residents who are already embracing the central premise of Tallamy’s book: that homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats.
Here are some of those stories.
This active, non-traditional storytime is just right for little ones with the wiggles!
Miss Karen leads children in an energetic playtime including books, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and activities to try at home.
Geared toward ages 18-36 months, however all children ages 0-5 are welcome.
Come read with therapy dogs in the cozy library atmosphere! Therapy dogs and their human handlers share stories with young readers of all ability and confidence levels.
Mother Goose is on the loose at the library! At this storytime, Miss Karen romps through stories, finger plays, and rhymes to get your baby giggling and learning.
This program is geared towards ages 0-18 months; siblings welcome.
Our Covid-19 event protocols change seasonally. Weekly programs may be held held in-person outdoors (dependent on construction/construction noise) or virtually. Please check see the event listings below or check the Event Calendar for specific dates and current details.
You can place an online request to book one of our meeting rooms, subject to staff approval.
Enjoy our creativity-fostering programs for adults, where we provide you with most of the supplies needed! Some projects are do-on-your-own, while others include an interactive Zoom event with timed challenges and sometimes themed prizes.
