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New items in the Library of Things collection includes a Bird Watching Kit.
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A Guide to Reading with Your Child

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March is National Reading Month.  Join Dr. Patricia Hart March 8 at 7:00 p.m. for tips on raising life-long readers.

Dayton Code Breakers

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In 1942, a top-secret Navy project was created to build a decoding machine, right here at NCR in Building 26. Hear the story on Sunday, Sept. 16, part of the Far Hills Speaker Series.

TechFest 2018

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Join Wright Library at TechFest 2018, THE place for fun, hands-on STEM activities. Appropriate for all ages this FREE event showcases some of the Miami Valley's top tech companies, military scientists, and university researchers. Wright Library will be featuring our Makerboxes (mobile makerspaces that you can check out!) This event takes place at Sinclair.

What Did You Do in the War, Sister?

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Join Dennis Turner on Sunday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. when he'll talk about the writing of his book, What Did You Do in the War, Sister?

Poetry Reading and Book Signing

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  • Sat, 03/10/2018 - 1:00pm
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Discover the work of local poets Rita Coleman & Betsy Hughes.

Meet a Service Dog : A Big Read Event

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  • Thu, 03/22/2018 - 7:00pm
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BIG READ EVENT: Meet a 4 Paws For Ability service dog in training at Wright Library on March 22.

The Art of Invention

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  • Sun, 05/06/2018 - 1:30pm
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At this two-part program, families will find inspiration in the inventive creations of students from Hillel Academy and enjoy free-building with cardboard and child-safe tools. Join us at 1:30pm for an artist reception from the students of Hillel Academy. They will be speaking about the cardboard inventions they created, as inspired by selected masterworks of American art. Their pieces will remain on display at the library until June 1. Then, at 3pm, the free-building begins! Copious cardboard and child-safe tools will be provided.