Dinosaur Encounter!
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Eaton
We are so excited to have Dino Buddies visit our libraries and present a theatrical time-travel adventure in which families meet dinosaurs from different prehistoric eras. This program is fast-paced, educational, and incredibly engaging!
Catch one of the following shows:

June 1

3 PM at the West Elkton Library
6 PM at the Camden Library

June 2

6 PM at the New Paris Library

June 3

10 AM at the Eaton Library
3 PM at the West Alexandria Library

June 4

4 PM at the Eldorado Library

New Paris Wahoo Wednesdays Jurassic Ice Cream Social & Edible Excavation!
2026-06-03 14:00 - 20:00 | New Paris
Kids & teens, join us for our Wahoo Wednesdays kickoff with a Jurassic Ice Cream Social and Edible Excavation!
Adopt a baby dinosaur when you sign up for Summer Reading! Make a volcano and more!
*All activities are while supplies last and are subject to change.

Dinosaur Encounter!
2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:00 | West Alexandria

Dino Dex Scavenger Hunt
2026-06-03 16:30 - 17:45 | West Manchester
Go on a scavenger hunt for dinosaur fossils and fill in your Dino Dex with their names to get a prize!

Kid's Revolution Readers
2026-06-04 | All
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by learning how it all started! Sign up and get a FREE copy of “The History of the American Revolution” by Cincinnati author Emma Carlson Berne, while supplies last!
After you read the book, you can join us on July 2 at the Eaton Branch for a program with activities, snacks, and a chance to chat about it!
The book is recommended for kids ages 6-10. Parental discretion advised.
Contact your branch to request a copy beginning June 4.

Dinosaur Encounter!
2026-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Eldorado

Rummy Club
2026-06-04 16:30 - 17:30 | West Elkton
Join our Rummy Club! The West Elkton Branch is holding this fun event on the first Thursday of each month! Come join us for rounds of this fun card game, snacks and friendly competition in a laid-back environment! We hope to see you there!

America 250: Patriotic Plant Swap
2026-06-08 | West Elkton
We salute the great red, white, and blue! In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, we’re switching things up for this year’s plant swap!
Do you already have enough houseplants from our prior swaps? If so, we’re focusing more on outdoor annual and perennial flowers this year—and, you guessed it, a lot of red, white, and blue!
Get your outdoor flowerpots ready to display the colors of the American flag all around your home this season!
Bring in any pest-free annuals and perennials to swap with our patriotic annual and perennial plant selection from May 11 through June 11, during regular business hours!

Book a Librarian
2026-06-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-15 13:00 - 16:00 | All
Your Reference Librarian can help you with so much technology.
Would you like to learn more about computers? Do you have a new tablet or smartphone you’d like to learn more about? The Reference Librarian is happy to help!
Drop in on Monday afternoons between 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm for assistance with:

tablets
e-readers
mobile phones
computers
Microsoft Office programs
Internet
resumes and job searching
using the library catalog and research. You may also call 937-456-5562, email prebleref@preblelibrary.org, or stop by the library in person to set up an appointment if you can’t make it on a Monday.*These sessions will take place at Eaton, but the Reference Librarian is more than happy to travel to your home branch if 24-hour advance notice is provided*

Adult Craft: America the Beautiful Flowerpot
2026-06-08 14:30 - 15:30 | West Elkton
***Registration is now full. Thank you to everyone who signed up for this event. Please check out all of our other event listings!

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, we’re celebrating by making a patriotic flowerpot arrangement!
Bring a flowerpot of your choice—any shape, any size—and we’ll provide the rest! You’ll have a selection of annual and perennial flowers, as well as accent plants to choose from, along with American flags to place in your patriotic flowerpot.
We’re taking this event outside in the park next to the West Elkton Library. Come join us for a fun summertime event!
Registration is required, and spots are limited. Please register by calling (937) 787-4873 or by stopping by the West Elkton Library.

Let’s Role! Kids RPG Club
2026-06-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Eaton
Greetings, young adventurer! A realm of wonder awaits thee! Join our fellowship of heroes for a noble quest.
This club is recommended for children 6-12 years of age and will meet on the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Each month, the group will complete a campaign of different kid-friendly, tabletop RPG games.

New Paris Unearth a Story Craft and Storytime
2026-06-08 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-06-15 17:30 - 18:00 | New Paris
Join us as we unearth some great crafts and stories!
Don’t wear your favorite shirt because sometimes we get messy!

Teens: Fossil Finders
2026-06-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Eaton
Learn to recognize REAL fossils at this hands-on program!
Uncover, identify, and build your own mini fossil collection. You’ll even get to take some home!
**This FREE program is open to patrons entering grades 6-12**

Summer Reading Fun!
2026-06-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Camden
Come to the Camden Library every week for Summer Reading Fun!
We will unearth a story as we explore archaeology, worms, ants, fossils, dinosaurs, and rocks.
Every week we will have books, activities, and snacks.

Camden Book Buddies Book Club
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Camden
If you love reading, join us for great books and discussion on the second Tuesday of every month!

Android Help Session
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
Not sure how to do something on your Android device (phone or tablet)?
Bring your device—along with any questions you may have—to this session, and the reference librarian will help you figure it out!

Summer Reading Storytime
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Eaton
Join us for a weekly Summer Reading Storytime at the Eaton Branch every Wednesday at 10 AM! These multi-age programs will be filled with fun activities, songs, stories, crafts, and more!

Unearth a Story Storytimes
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | West Alexandria
Get ready for a summer full of stories, discovery, and a little bit of dirt!
Join us every week for Summer Reading Storytimes as we dig into exciting themes like dinosaurs, ants, underground vegetables, genealogy, the Fourth of July, and rocks. Each week brings new books, hands-on activities, and plenty of “dino-riffic” fun!
Things might get a little messy at times, so come dressed for adventure as we unearth something new every week.
It’s the perfect way to keep young minds growing all summer long!

Wahoo Wednesdays
2026-06-10 14:00 - 20:00 | New Paris
Every Wednesday from 2 – 8 pm, stop by the New Paris Library for some awesome crafts and activities!

June 10: Stencil Painting and Goldfish Soap.

June 17: Be an Archaeologist! Join our dig! What artifacts will you find?

June 24: Mechatronics Day! Make a Spider Bot, try our mini drone booth, and more!

July 1: Patriotic Art and Bandana Water Marbling

July 8: Library LEGO Master Builder Competition (call or visit the library for details)

July 15: Family Paint and Sip

July 22: River City Puppets performance at St. Paul Methodist Church, New Paris — 6:00 PM.

***All activities and crafts are while supplies last and are subject to change***

Solvers
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:45 | Eaton
Attention riddlers, puzzle-solvers, and amateur detectives– this new monthly program has all the pieces you’re searching for!
Do you know the killer in every episode of SVU? Have you worn out your Agatha Christie collection? Do your friends call you up for internet deep-dives on true crime podcasts?
Put your investigation skills together to solve murder mysteries, puzzle games, and escape rooms!
*This program may include mature themes, and is strictly offered for ages 18+*
**This event will be held the second Wednesday of each month.

History Book Club
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Preble County Local History and Genealogy Room
Join us for an exciting discussion of our next selection: The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough.
This book chronicles the settlement of the Northwest Territory (modern-day Ohio) following the Revolutionary War.
Learn how Ohio was settled and all about the brave men and women who came in the early days.
Copies are available for checkout in the Preble County Local History and Genealogy Room.

Denim Flag
2026-06-11 16:30 - 17:45 | Eldorado
Get patriotically festive with a denim flag wall art piece!
All supplies provided.

Adult Craft Club
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Camden
Visit the Camden Branch for fun activities and crafts.
Please register for this event by calling the Camden Branch at (937) 452-3142.

Social Stitch
2026-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
Do you enjoy activities such as knitting, crocheting, or embroidery? Please bring your own fiber arts project and join us for drop-in style meetings on the third Monday of each month. We provide a casual atmosphere for collective crafting. All skill levels are welcome!
This program is open to adults aged 18 and above.

Teen Craft: Perler Bead Dinos
2026-06-16 15:30 - 16:30 | West Alexandria
Bring dinosaurs back to life with this fun Perler bead craft!
Whether you have a favorite dinosaur in mind or want to design your own prehistoric creation, we’ll have plenty of supplies available so you can make multiple dinos to take home.

Teens: Stamp Carving
2026-06-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Eaton
Carve your own stamp to create a unique fossil print!
Learn to transfer, carve, and print your own designs on a rubber carving block.
**This FREE program is open to patrons entering grades 6-12**
CAUTION: This program uses sharp tools, which teens must be prepared to handle safely. Parental discretion for participation is advised.

Adult Craft: Coffee Ground Fossils (Unearth a Story)
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
Join us to make your very own fossils from a few simple supplies!
Registration is required – stop by the Eaton Branch or call 937-456-4331 to sign up. This is an in-person craft only; no grab and go kits will be available.
