Preble County Library

Little Ones Storytime
2026-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Camden
Join us for Storytime at the Camden Branch!
Help your kids develop a love for books and make new friends!
On the third Tuesday of every month, each Storytime will have a new theme and activity.
No reservation needed.

Adult Craft: Easy Elegant Ribbon Embroidery
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | New Paris
We will be making an Easy Elegant Ribbon Embroidery craft at the next adult crafting event.
Registration is required for this event. Please stop by the New Paris Library or call 937-437-7242 to register.
All supplies will be provided.

Stay & Play Hour
2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Eaton
Stop into the Eaton Branch for our Stay & Play Hour! This is a chance for parents and toddlers to socialize with other families and for kids to play with books, puppets, blocks, a ball pit, and more!
Through play, children can expand their vocabulary, learn to problem-solve, and build social and emotional skills!
This program is for children 0-5 years of age.

Mini Diamond Art Month
2026-04-22 16:30 - 17:45, 2026-04-29 16:30 - 17:45 | West Manchester
Come in each Wednesday in April for a mini diamond art craft!

America 250: The Story of Ohio's Canals
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Preble County Genealogy Room
It’s America’s 250th anniversary and the Preble County Local History and Genealogy Room is celebrating all year long by offering special programs tied to the themes as designated by the America 250-Ohio Commission.
The theme for April is Ohio Moves: Transportation. Join special guest speaker, Ohio University professor and historian Tom O’Grady, as he delivers a fascinating presentation on the history of Ohio’s canals.
Although often forgotten today as more modern forms of transportation are used, Ohio was once a leader during the canal age. Beginning in 1825, Ohio began constructing its canal system that eventually included nearly a thousand miles of channel and towpaths laced with stone locks and culverts, aqueducts, feeder lakes and slack water ponds. Learn how these canals opened up Ohio to world commerce allowing the export of surplus grains and manufactured goods and the import of items made in New York, London and even Paris making Ohio a major player on the world stage.

Mini Diamond Art Month
2026-04-23 16:30 - 17:45, 2026-04-30 16:30 - 17:45 | Eldorado
Come in each Thursday in April for a mini diamond art craft!

LEGO Club
2026-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 | West Alexandria
Join us each month to build creative LEGO masterpieces with friends! The library provides the bricks—you bring the imagination. Each session includes a monthly drawing for a LEGO-themed prize, and every visit earns you an entry into our Grand Prize Drawing in December. The more months you attend, the more chances you have to win!

New Paris Birdwatching Club
2026-04-27 | New Paris
Join the birdwatching club at the New Paris Library! Pick up some birdseed between April 6 and April 29 during regular business hours, and start your own SPRING outdoor adventure.
While supplies last!

Book a Librarian
2026-04-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-04 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*

LEGO Club (Eaton Branch)
2026-04-27 16:30 - 17:15 | Eaton
Join us on the last Monday of the month for the Eaton Branch Library’s LEGO Club! We will be meeting in person at the Eaton Branch! Bring your LEGOs and your imagination to show off your Master Builder skills!
The library will have LEGOs for children to build with!
This program will run for approximately 45 minutes.

Spring Storytime
2026-04-27 17:30 - 18:00 | New Paris
Spring into the library and enjoy a FUN craft and story!

LEGO Day
2026-04-28 14:00 - 20:00 | New Paris
Stop by the library and build with your friends! Kids can enter their build for a chance to win a small prize!!

Teens: Monthly Movie
2026-04-28 15:30 - 18:00 | Eaton
Once a month, enjoy a free screening of a teen-selected film at the Eaton Branch!
Cast your vote and settle in for a movie night with friends. Popcorn is provided!
*This FREE program is open to patrons in grades 6-12*

Book Nook Society-Adult Book Club
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | West Alexandria
This month’s Book Nook Society pick is The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett, a gripping nonfiction account of a rare-book thief and those affected by his crimes.
Our discussions are always lively, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on John Charles Gilkey—and whether his actions were driven by obsession, passion, or something else entirely.

AYA Book Club
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Eaton
This Adult/Young Adult Book Club is for ages 18+.
For each meeting, a few FREE copies of our selected book club title will be available, beginning the first of the month. Please register and pick up a copy in advance, read the book, and then join us for a relaxed discussion on the scheduled program date. That’s it! We’ll provide the meeting space; you bring the conversation.

History Book Club
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Preble County Genealogy Room
Join us for an exciting discussion at our history book club! Our next selection is And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle.
This book tells the story of Lincoln from his birth on the Kentucky frontier in 1809 to his leadership during the Civil War to his tragic assassination in 1865: his rise, his self-education, his loves, his bouts of depression, his political failures, his deepening faith, and his persistent conviction that slavery must end.
In a nation shaped by the courage of the enslaved of the era and by the brave witness of Black Americans, Lincoln’s story illustrates the ways and means of politics in a democracy, the roots and durability of racism, and the capacity of conscience to shape events.

Reading Dragons Party
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
It’s the last day of the official Reading Dragons season, and we’re celebrating with a party!
Earn bonus cards, compete in tournaments, and trade your duplicates with other players at this social event.
This program is open to patrons of all ages and all experience levels!
Just getting started with the Reading Dragons program? Come see what it’s all about!

Find more information on Reading Dragons at https://preblelibrary.org/readingdragons

West Elkton Birthday Club
2026-05-01 | West Elkton
You say it’s your birthday; it’s my birthday too!! (Gotta love the Beatles ‘Birthday’ song!) Let’s celebrate our birthdays together!
The West Elkton Branch is having an ongoing monthly event to celebrate YOU. If you would like to be recognized for your birthday, just let us know the month before your birthday month and we will add your name to our Happy Birthday Window Display!
Your name will be featured along with all of the other birthdays for that entire month! Make sure to stop in during your birthday month to pick out a small item from our birthday bin! From kids and teens to young adults and adults, we want to celebrate YOU!

Plant Swap
2026-05-01 | Eaton
Help our communities grow! Sprouting up this May is our Eaton Branch Plant Swap! Patrons can drop off cuttings, rootings, seeds, and plants in exchange for others. Everyone gets to pick a new friend to take home.
The Plant Swap will be open the entire month of May.
*Please only bring in healthy, pest-free plants and cuttings.

New Paris Plant Swap
2026-05-01 | New Paris
New Paris Plant Swap – Bring a Plant, Take a Plant! – May 1st – 30th during our open hours.
Bring potted plants, seeds, bulbs or cuttings in water to trade. Label your plants as best as you can. Please NO PESTS. Healthy items only.

Ohio Trivia: Arts, Culture, Literature, and Movies
2026-05-01 | Eaton
How much do you know about movies, tv shows, bands, or authors from Ohio?
Come to the Eaton Branch during the month of May and answer trivia questions for a chance to win an Ohio-Themed Gift Basket!
This challenge is for all ages. In order to be considered to win, you must answer all 12 questions. The winner of the basket will be drawn on June 1.

New Paris Library Book Sale & Bake Sale
2026-05-04 | New Paris
The New Paris Library will be holding a book and bake sale.
The book sale will be held May 4th through May 15th. The bake sale will only be on Saturday, May 9th. There are no set prices. Items are available by donation only.
Please support the New Paris Friends of the Library book and bake sale. All proceeds support the New Paris Library.

May the 4th Be With You
2026-05-04 12:00 - 19:00 | West Alexandria
Celebrate May 4th (Star Wars Day) by visiting the West Alexandria Library. While you’re here, enter to win a selection of Star Wars books—just for visiting!
May the force be with you.

Adult Craft Night: Mini Scrapbooks
2026-05-05 17:30 - 18:30 | West Alexandria
Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month by creating your own mini scrapbooks to fill with all your favorite photos to show off.
Bring your own 2.5″ x 3″ pictures or add them later at home.
No registration is required, but it is highly encouraged to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

Adult Craft: Crayon Resist Art
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
You won’t be able to “resist” this simple craft with a cool scientific reaction!
All supplies provided. A limited number of grab and go kits will be available May 6.

History Hunters
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Preble County Genealogy Room
Love history? Join fellow enthusiasts for lively conversations about the past, from local legends to national events. Whether you’re a casual fan or a history buff, come share your interests and discover something new!
