Preble County Library

Book a Librarian
2026-05-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | 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*

Social Stitch
2026-05-18 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.

Little Ones Storytime
2026-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.

Intermediate Excel Class
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
Join us as we go further into Excel and talk more about formatting, functions, charts, and all that fun stuff!
Some Excel experience required; it is particularly helpful if you attended the previous week’s Excel class. Class size limited to 4 and sign-up is required.
Call the Eaton Branch at 937-456-4331 or stop by to reserve your spot!

New Paris Adult Craft: Garden Paver
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:30 | New Paris
Paint a garden paver at the library!
All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required for this event. Please register by calling the New Paris Library at (937) 437-7242 or by stopping by!

Stay & Play Hour
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-27 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.

Genealogy Workshop
2026-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Preble County Genealogy Room
Need help getting your genealogy started? Hit a brick wall? Come down every 3rd Wednesday of the month for free genealogy assistance. Bring your documentation, notes, photos, etc. and get help in putting it all together.

Paper Craft Month
2026-05-20 16:30 - 17:45, 2026-05-27 16:30 - 17:45 | West Manchester
Come do a different paper craft every week with us in May!

After School Fun
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Camden
Come to the Camden Branch and play games, do crafts, and have snacks!

Adult Game Day
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:30 | West Elkton
Join us for our Adult Game Day!
We will have many fun games to play, such as Yahtzee, Operation, Classic Jenga, Trouble, and more! You can also bring your favorite games for us to play! Snacks will be provided.
Adult Game Day will be held on the third Thursday of every month. We hope to see you there!

Paper Craft Month
2026-05-21 16:30 - 17:45, 2026-05-28 16:30 - 17:45 | Eldorado

Social Security
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Camden
What’s happening to Social Security: Understanding and optimizing your benefits.
Can I believe the latest news about Social Security?
Is Social Security viable for the future?
What’s the best time to start collecting?
How can I optimize my benefits?
Have I exercised all of my benefits?
Have all of these questions answered by Registered Social Security Analyst James Chronister at the Camden Library.

New Paris Plant Swap
2026-05-22, 2026-05-29 | 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
2026-05-22, 2026-05-29 | 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.

America 250: Patriotic Plant Swap
2026-05-25, 2026-06-01 | 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!

LEGO Club (Eaton Branch)
2026-05-25 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.

America 250: Discover America Series
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | West Elkton
From California rolls to totem poles—and everything in between! Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from May through August, in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
We’ll visit different regions across our fifty great states through crafts that represent each area, while learning fun facts and exploring interesting displays. Discover something new and exciting about all that America has to offer!
We hope to see you for a great American road trip, right here at the West Elkton Library!

AYA Book Club
2026-05-27 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.

LEGO Club
2026-05-30 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!

West Elkton Birthday Club
2026-06-01 | 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!

Unearth Summer Reading
2026-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
Dig into Summer Reading fun by joining us for our kick-off event here at the Eaton Library! We’ll have a fossil dig station, games, face painting, and more. While you’re at it, you can stop into the library to sign up for one of the Summer Reading Challenges!
This program takes place on the grassy lawn behind the Eaton Branch. This program may be messy; please dress appropriately.
**The program will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.

June Adult Craft: Flower Tea Light
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
Join us to make a brightly colored flower light!
All supplies provided. A limited number of grab and go kits will be available starting June 3.
Registration is required; stop by the Eaton Branch or call 937-456-4331 to sign up!

History Hunters
2026-06-02 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!
