Disaster Preparedness
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning. Learn how to protect yourself and cope with emergencies or disasters by planning ahead. Even older adults and those with physical limitations can still protect and prepare themselves. Don't know where to start? During this presentation by a Red Cross volunteer you will learn the 3 Steps to Preparedness.
at Northmont Branch
Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
at Wilmington- Stroop Branch
Thursday Nov. 13, 6:00 - 8:0 P.M.
at Northmont Branch
Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
at Wilmington- Stroop Branch
Thursday Nov. 13, 6:00 - 8:0 P.M.
Top TIps for a Safe and Healthy Sports SeasonTo
This class presented by Dayton Children's Hospital will touch on topics such as healthy quick meals for families on the go, injury prevention, concussions and much more. This is a Reading Hero program.
at Vandalia Branch
Monday Oct. 6, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
at Miamisburg Branch
Saturday Oct. 11, 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
at Vandalia Branch
Monday Oct. 6, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
at Miamisburg Branch
Saturday Oct. 11, 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
Be A Reading Hero Storytime
The Brookville Fire Department will join our storytimes to talk about fire safety and give children an up-close look at a fire truck!
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 10:00-10:45 A.M.
at Brookville Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 10:00-10:45 A.M.
at Brookville Branch
Vandalia Firefighters Spray & Play Storytime
Join the Vandalia Firefighters for stories and fire safety. Then go outside to see the fire truck and equipment! Weather permitting, you may get a chance to spray the fire hose!
at Vandalia Branch
Thursday, Oct. 2, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
at Vandalia Branch
Thursday, Oct. 2, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Teen Advisory Board and the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Meet Sergeant Kramer for a quick course on driving safety. For ages 13-17.
at Kettering Moraine Branch
Thursday Oct. 2, 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
at Kettering Moraine Branch
Thursday Oct. 2, 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
Be A Reading Hero Storytime at Northmont
Captain Haines from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will read a story, answer questions and show children the special pink cruiser in use this month.
at Northmont Branch
Thursday Oct.2, 10:00 a.m.-10:30 A.M.
at Northmont Branch
Thursday Oct.2, 10:00 a.m.-10:30 A.M.
K-9 Officer Visit
Meet the Trotwood Police Department's K-9 Officer and learn about how he does his job! This is a Reading Hero program.
at Trotwood Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
at Trotwood Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Be A Reading Hero
Dayton Police Officer David Blackburn will read books on safety and talk about his work as a police officer. There will be time for questions and even a peek at the squad car! This is a Reading Hero program.
at Belmont Branch
Wednesday, Oct. 8 10:30 - 11:15 A.M.
at Belmont Branch
Wednesday, Oct. 8 10:30 - 11:15 A.M.
Be A Reading Hero at Northmont
A fireman from the Englewood Fire Department will be our guest to talk about fire safety.
at Northmont Branch Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10:00-10:30 A.M. and
Thursday, Oct. 9, 10:00-10:30 A.M.
at Northmont Branch Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10:00-10:30 A.M. and
Thursday, Oct. 9, 10:00-10:30 A.M.
Fire! Fire! Safety at Home
Join our special guest, Firefighter Josh from the West Carrollton Fire Department, and learn about keeping your home safe from fire. Find out how you can win breakfast with the firefighters or a trip to school on the firetruck! This is a Reading Hero program.
at West Carrollton Branch
Thursday, Oct. 9, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
at West Carrollton Branch
Thursday, Oct. 9, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Super Hero Saturday
Have a super time with super hero-themed stories, games and more! Reading Hero, Capt. Roy of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, will be here to lend a hand with the stories. This is a Reading Hero program.
at Electra Doren Branch
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
at Electra Doren Branch
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Steps to Respect
Guests from the Brookville Police Department will talk about bullying, in person and online, and what each of us can do to fight it. For ages 9-14.
at Brookville Branch
Monday, Oct. 13, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
at Brookville Branch
Monday, Oct. 13, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Stop, Drop and Roll
Meet a firefighter and see a fire truck up close! A firefighter from Harrison Township Fire Department will bring a truck and gear to the library for a presentation on fire safety. This is a Reading Hero program.
at Ft. McKinley Branch
Saturday Oct. 18, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
at Ft. McKinley Branch
Saturday Oct. 18, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Fire Safety!
Learn about fire safety from Fire Service Specialist Moore and the Kettering Fire Department. Grades K-4.
at Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
at Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
Fire Safety at Northtown-Shiloh
Fire Safety at Home
Meet Fire Chief Lynch from the Harrison Twp. Fire Department. For preschool through elementary grades.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Fire Safety for Kids
Join Fire Chief Lynech from the Harrison Twp. Fire Department for a fire safety talk and demonstration of equipment. For grades K-6.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:30 - 2:30 P.M.
at Northtown-Shiloh Branch
Meet Fire Chief Lynch from the Harrison Twp. Fire Department. For preschool through elementary grades.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Fire Safety for Kids
Join Fire Chief Lynech from the Harrison Twp. Fire Department for a fire safety talk and demonstration of equipment. For grades K-6.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:30 - 2:30 P.M.
at Northtown-Shiloh Branch
Be A Reading Hero Storytime at Trotwood Branch
Sergeant DeLong,Trotwood Police Officer, will join our storytime to read a favorite story, meet the preschoolers and their families.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:00-6:30 P.M.
Preschoolers and their families will meet a Trotwood Firefighter at this special storytime.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:00-6:30 P.M.
at Trotwood Branch
Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:00-6:30 P.M.
Preschoolers and their families will meet a Trotwood Firefighter at this special storytime.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:00-6:30 P.M.
at Trotwood Branch
Fire Trucks at the Library!
It’s a special Firefighter Storytime Day! See a real fire truck up close during our Toddler & Preschool Storytimes.
at Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10:30-11:00 A.M. and 1:00-1:30 P.M.
at Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10:30-11:00 A.M. and 1:00-1:30 P.M.
New Lebanon Hero Celebration
Meet your local safety officers from the police and fire departments and thank them for their hard work! Look inside a cruiser, see a fire engine up close and have some refreshments too. For the whole family.
at New Lebanon Branch
Saturday Oct. 18, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
at New Lebanon Branch
Saturday Oct. 18, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Reading With A Hero
Spend story time with a local hero. Join us as Care Flight Air and Mobile Nurse Marcia Roemer reads a story and then takes us on a tour of one of the Mobile Intensive Care Units. Learn how critical care is given to patients during their time of need.
at East Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
at East Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
How to Become a Firefighter
Interested in learning how to become a firefighter? Talk to a firefighter from Harrison Township and find out what this career is really like.
at Ft. McKinley Branch
Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
at Ft. McKinley Branch
Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
The Heroin Epidemic within our Community
Learn shocking details about the heroin epidemic happening within our own communities from Captain Michael Brem of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
at Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
at Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
Are you following the ABCs of Safe Sleep?
Is your baby sleeping Alone, on her Back and in a Crib? Learn the importance of following these safe sleep practices from experts at Dayton Children’s Hospital. You may be eligible to receive a pack-n-play for your baby.
at Trotwood Branch
Tuesday Nov. 11, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
at Trotwood Branch
Tuesday Nov. 11, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
Safety Saturday
Trotwood Fire Department will show adults how to use a fire extinguisher, and talk about fire safety. Trotwood Police Department will share how to identify and avoid cyber scams and about gun safety.
at Trotwood Branch
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
at Trotwood Branch
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Reading Hero Storytimes at Kettering-Moraine Branch
Mother Goose on the Loose with the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Special guest Sergeant Kramer joins us for an award-winning early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. Advanced registration recommended but drop-ins are welcome.
Wednesday Oct. 1, 10:00-10:45 A.M.
and 11:00-11:45 A.M.
Toddler Storytime with the Ohio State Highway Patrol
It’s never too early to grow your child’s love of learning. Special guest Sergeant Kramer will join us for music, rhymes, stories and fingerplays designed just for them. For ages 18-36 months.
Thursday Oct. 9, 10:00-10:30 A.M.
and 11:00 a.m.-11:30 A.M.
at Kettering-Moraine Branch
Special guest Sergeant Kramer joins us for an award-winning early literacy program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. Advanced registration recommended but drop-ins are welcome.
Wednesday Oct. 1, 10:00-10:45 A.M.
and 11:00-11:45 A.M.
Toddler Storytime with the Ohio State Highway Patrol
It’s never too early to grow your child’s love of learning. Special guest Sergeant Kramer will join us for music, rhymes, stories and fingerplays designed just for them. For ages 18-36 months.
Thursday Oct. 9, 10:00-10:30 A.M.
and 11:00 a.m.-11:30 A.M.
at Kettering-Moraine Branch
Preschool Storytime with the Kettering Fire Department
Special guest Fire Service Specialist Moore joins us for stories, songs & other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy and social skills your preschooler needs for school success.
at Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday Oct. 21, 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M.
at Kettering-Moraine Branch
Tuesday Oct. 21, 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M.
Nerdfighter Night with the Dayton Police Department
Meet Officer Blackburn and get all answers to all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask a police officer! For ages 10 and up.
at Belmont Branch
Thursday Oct. 23, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
at Belmont Branch
Thursday Oct. 23, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Personal Safety Online
An officer from the Trotwood Police Department will share great tips on how to safely use the internet and avoid scary situations.
at Trotwood Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
at Trotwood Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Be a Reading Hero Storytime at Burkhardt
Join our special guest, Captain Jeff Papanek from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, for a hero-themed storytime and craft. For ages 0-6 with a caretaker.
at Burkhardt Branch.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10:30-11:00 A.M.
at Burkhardt Branch.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10:30-11:00 A.M.
Be Internet Savvy
The internet is a cool place, but it isn’t always a safe one. Guests from the Brookville Police Department will show us how to be safe online. For ages 9-14.
at Brookville Branch
Saturday, Nov. 8, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
at Brookville Branch
Saturday, Nov. 8, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Firefighter Family Storytime
Firefighter Steve will join us for a special storytime all about fire safety and the brave work firefighters do. Learn to be fire safe while enjoying stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 3-8 (siblings welcome).
at Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, Nov. 8, 11:30 AM-12:30 P.M.
at Miamisburg Branch
Saturday, Nov. 8, 11:30 AM-12:30 P.M.
Disaster Preparedness
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning. Learn how to protect yourself and cope with emergencies or disasters by planning ahead. Even older adults and those with physical limitations can still protect and prepare themselves. Don't know where to start? During this presentation by a Red Cross volunteer you will learn the 3 Steps to Preparedness.
at Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
at Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Hometown Heroes: Kettering K-P Unit
Get to know the K-9 unit of the Kettering Police Department! Join us for an informative presentation on how officers work side-by-side with their canine partners. Please register in advance. This is a Reading Hero program.
Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Wilmington-Stroop Branch
Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Fire Safety Heroes
First Responder heroes from the Harrison Twp. Fire Department will talk about fire safety talk and give cool demonstrations!
at Northtown-Shiloh Branch
Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:30 - 2:15 P.M.
at Northtown-Shiloh Branch
Saturday, Nov. 22, 1:30 - 2:15 P.M.
Be A Reading Hero Storytime at Huber Heights
Officer Lambert from the Huber Heights Police Department will read stories during these special Leapfrogs Storytimes. For ages 4-5.
at Huber Heights Branch
Thursdays, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 18, 1:00 - 1:45 P.M.
at Huber Heights Branch
Thursdays, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 18, 1:00 - 1:45 P.M.
Sirens and Lights? What's Going On?
Ever thought of being a police officer or firefighter? Meet Trotwood first responders, learn about their jobs and talk about career opportunities.
at Trotwood Branch
Monday, Nov. 24, 5:00 - 5:45 P.M.
at Trotwood Branch
Monday, Nov. 24, 5:00 - 5:45 P.M.
The "Flying Wheel" - The History of the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Sergeant Kramer of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will talk about the patrols' 81-year history. Beginning with one officer and the patrol’s symbol, the “Flying Wheel,” to a multi-office unit of over 1,500 patrolmen, the OSHP has evolved with the times. Travel through the years with slides and photos.
at Kettering Moraine Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
at Kettering Moraine Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Trotwood Holiday Parties
Bring the family to a holiday party with crafts, treats and some very special visitors from the Trotwood Fire and Police Departments!
at Trotwood Branch
Thursday, Dec. 18, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Teens come celebrate the holiday with crafts, food and games. Some special visitors will be celebrating with the teens.
at Trotwood Branch
Monday, Dec. 22, 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.
at Trotwood Branch
Thursday, Dec. 18, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Teens come celebrate the holiday with crafts, food and games. Some special visitors will be celebrating with the teens.
at Trotwood Branch
Monday, Dec. 22, 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.