Preble County Library

Book a Librarian
2026-08-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-20 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*

Maker Space Open Hours
2026-08-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Eaton
The Maker Space is a room full of technology with open access to all ages.* All equipment and assistance is free. Try out digital design, photography, sewing, and more with free access to this equipment. Bring your own consumables, such as fabric and paper. Some materials can be purchased for a fee.
The Maker Space is open Fridays between 10 am and 4 pm.
Limited assistance is available.
Contact the Youth Department at youthservices@preblelibrary.org or by calling 937-456-5478 for questions or to request to use the Maker Space other than during Friday open hours.
Technology Includes:
MakerBot 3D printer.
Silhouette Cameo Digital Cutter
Brother Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Asus Computer with software for 3D modeling, video/photo editing, and more
And more!

Rummy Club
2026-08-06 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!

Camden Library Water Games!
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Camden
Dress to get wet!
Have fun playing water games with friends.
Hot dogs and chips will be served!

History Hunters
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Preble County Local History and 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!

Adult Craft: Summer Foam Lighthouses
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
Join us to make a cute beach themed craft!
All supplies provided. A limited number of grab and go kits will be available starting August 5.
Please call 937-456-4331 or visit the Eaton Library to sign up!

West Elkton Birthday Club
2026-08-01 | 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!

Dinosaur Bingo
2026-07-29 16:30 - 17:45 | West Manchester
Play some dinosaur-themed bingo for a chance to win a small prize or two!

Intro to DaytonAreaCaregivers.com
2026-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Eaton
Come and discover DaytonAreaCaregivers.com — a free online resource designed especially for family caregivers!
Learn about helpful resources, connect with other caregivers who understand you, and explore workshops and classes created to support you in your caregiving role.
Join Mary Hairston, the Caregiver Services Coordinator from the Area Agency on Aging PSA 2, to learn about this website.

Family Book Club
2026-07-28 17:30 - 18:30 | West Alexandria
What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than by reading a story that takes you back to where it all began?
In Rush Revere and the American Revolution by Rush Limbaugh and Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, you can join a time-traveling crew — including Liberty the Horse — as they experience the events that led to the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Discover how our nation was formed through this exciting historical adventure!

LEGO Club (Eaton Branch)
2026-07-27 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.

America 250 Book Club: Liberty is Sweet - Part 2
2026-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Eaton
Celebrate 250 years of the United States with a book discussion!
Register for a free copy of Woody Holton’s Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution, while supplies last.
Read the selection and join others for a casual discussion at the Eaton Library.
This book discussion will take place in two parts:
Pages 1- 289 to be discussed June 27, 1:00 PM
Pages 290-569 to be discussed July 25, 1:00 PM

LEGO Club
2026-07-25 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!

Eaton Library Book Sale
2026-07-25 | Eaton
The Eaton Library book sale is back! It will run for one week, July 25-August 1, during regular business hours.
Get to the library early for the best selection of fiction, nonfiction, young adult, children’s books, CDs, and DVDs!
There are no set prices. All sales are through donation only. Grab what you want and give as much as you can.
All funds raised support the Eaton Library.

AYA Book Club
2026-07-22 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.
Fitting our Unearth a Story Summer Reading theme, the AYA July selection is Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick.

America 250: Discover America Series
2026-07-22 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!

Wahoo Wednesdays
2026-07-22 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***

New Paris Adult Craft: Spa Night!
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:30 | New Paris
B.Y.O.B. – Bathrobe that is!
Join us for a well-deserved evening of crafting, relaxation, and pampering.
Registration is required. Please register by stopping by the New Paris Library, or by calling (937) 437-7242.

iPhone & iPad Help Session
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Eaton
The reference librarian will be on hand to answer iPhone and iPad questions; all you need to bring is yourself and your device! All models welcome.

Teens: Puzzle Room
2026-07-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Eaton
Your team discovers an ancient mystery at an archaeologist’s dig site!
Put your detective skills to work to solve the riddles and claim the reward.
**This FREE program is open to patrons entering grades 6-12**

Social Stitch
2026-07-20 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.

New Paris Unearth a Story Craft and Storytime
2026-07-20 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!

Why the West Went to War in 1812
2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Preble County Local History and Genealogy Room
Join us for an engaging presentation led by Brandon C. Downing, Professor of History at Marietta College. Downing will explore the connection between the old western territories and states like Ohio and the War of 1812.
His presentation will focus on the culture and experiences of settlers living beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
By examining backcountry life and early petitions from Kentucky’s formative years, Downing will highlight how settlers understood land ownership, governance and their place in the developing Northwest Territory.
The discussion will also address how ongoing violent encounters in the Ohio Valley shaped attitudes toward Great Britain and Native nations, ultimately contributing to strong support for war among western communities.
This event is part of our America 250 lecture series highlighting various aspects of American, Ohio and local history all year long.

Colonial Tea and Craft
2026-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Eaton
Join us as we jump back to the year 1776 for a colonial-themed tea and craft party! (Don’t worry, no crates of tea will be thrown into the water during this tea party.)
Crafts will include corn husk dolls, quill pens, and homemade sachets.
Feel free to dress up! All ages are welcome.
