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In this Issue:
· Autumn is Coming
· Library Comes to Life with Zombies
· Zombie Reads
· New Online Reader Advisory Feature
· Library Video Tutorials
· Costume Jewelry Sale
Event Schedules:
Beavercreek Calendar
Cedarville Calendar
Fairborn Calendar
Jamestown Calendar
Winters-Bellbrook Calendar
Xenia Calendar
Yellow Springs Calendar
Library Locations:
Beavercreek Library
3618 Dayton-Xenia Rd.
(937) 352-4001
Mon., noon-8 p.m.
Tues., noon-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., 1-5 p.m. (Sept. - May)
Cedarville Library
20 South Miller Street
(937) 352-4006
Mon., noon-8 p.m.
Tues., noon-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fairborn Library
1 East Main Street
(937) 878-9383
Mon., noon-8 p.m.
Tues., noon-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., 1-5 p.m. (Sept. - May)
Jamestown Library
86 Seaman Drive
(937) 352-4005
Mon., noon-8 p.m.
Tues., noon-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Winters-Bellbrook Library
57 West Franklin Street
(937) 352-4004
Mon., noon-8 p.m.
Tues., noon-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Xenia Library
76 E. Market Street
(937) 352-4000
Mon., noon-8 p.m.
Tues., noon-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., 1-5 p.m. (Sept. - May)
Yellow Springs Library
415 Xenia Avenue
(937) 352-4003
Mon., noon-8 p.m.
Tues., noon-8 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs., noon-8 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., 1-5 p.m. (Sept. - May)
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Autumn is Coming
By Ryan Ireland, Community Information Associate
Autumn in Ohio is especially great. After the swelter of summer has subsided, the cool days and even cooler nights of October and November are most welcome. The whir of air conditioners and drone of lawnmowers that narrate the months of June, July, and August finally fall silent.
It’s a time of transition too. People change their routines. Days grow shorter; dinners become heartier; even the clothing gravitates toward the more substantial wear of jeans and boots and sweaters. Kids are finally adjusting to school, and the excitement of cookouts and graduations has abated just before the holiday rush begins. Ohio’s autumn is a pause—a good time to relax, reflect, recuperate, and get ready. Your library is here to help you with each of these.
Relax
Most any librarian will tell you that a great way to relax involves curling up with a good book. I won’t contest this—books are a wonderful escape. But the library can do so much more to help put you at ease. Craft clubs for all ages gather regularly at the community libraries, providing patrons with a chance to learn some new skills and socialize.
If you’re a high school or college student and the school grind has you stressed out—or if you have a noisy roommate—use one of the library’s study private rooms. Schoolwork goes more smoothly at the library where the atmosphere is calm and inviting. Finishing your work faster will lead to more time for the other R’s of autumn.
Reflect
Although it sounds strange, people are attuned to the seasons. Just like the urge to spring clean hits us when the winter weather turns for the better, the fall naturally lends itself to introspection. Start keeping a journal or taking pictures. If you’ve already started doing this take it to the next level by turning them into art. The library offers programs on photography, journaling and scrapbooking. And if you’re into creating and sharing digital memories, the library offers classes on Facebooking.
Maybe you’re an outdoors person. With the nearby nature sanctuaries of Glen Helen and John Bryan, a day hike and some leaf peeping* is completely doable. Don’t know where to begin planning? Ask our reference librarians! They can help with driving directions, maps, and information about your destination. Make the outing more educational by picking up books on leaf and tree identification.
Recuperate
People recover from the dog days of summer in all different ways. Sometimes we need to fix the drawer Uncle Eddie broke on Fourth of July. The library has Do-It-Yourself guides and online tutorials for that. Other times we recuperate by staying inside for a while—grab a few movies from the library and some apple cider from the grocery and plan a family night. Cut some corners on meals without sacrificing nutrition or taste by using a slow cooker. The library has cookbooks dedicated to crockpot meals.
And get ready!
Winter, and the holiday season, is right around the corner. Check out books on winterizing your home to help save on that gas bill. With all the upcoming family gatherings try out some new cookie recipes by checking out one of our many cookbooks—available in print or as an ebook.
*What is “leaf peeping”?
Leaf peeping is an autumn activity in areas where foliage changes colors. Leaf peepers are those who participate in photographing and viewing the fall foliage. (Google def.)
Library Comes to Life with Zombies
 Every October since 2006, zombies around the globe synchronize their watches and dance to the greatest-selling record of all time—Michael Jackson’s Thriller. This fun event, Thrill the World, is done in coordination with the Fairborn Community Center’s annual zombie walk. This year the library is getting in on the action—and it needs your help!
The library will be filming its own cast of zombies doing the Thriller and posting it to YouTube. The filming will take place over three days (listed below), culminating in the library Thriller dancers participating in Thrill the World. Feel free to participate on any or all of the days. The library is also providing practice sessions so participants can perfect their Thriller. Here are some important dates to remember:
Practice Sessions:
(at the Fairborn Library Meeting Room):
Fri., Sep. 21, 4-5:30 pm
Fri., Sep. 28, 4-5:30 pm
Fri., Oct. 5, 4-5:30 pm
Fri., Oct. 12, 4-5:30 pm
Sat., Oct. 13, 1-3 pm
Film Production:
(at the Fairborn Library Meeting Room):
Fri., Oct. 19, 6:30 pm (in plain clothes)
Fri., Oct. 26, 8 pm (in costume)
Sat., Oct. 27, 2 pm (during Fairborn downtown block party)
For more information, call 937.878.9383 ext. 3.
Good Zombie Reads
Adult:
Zombie Island by Lori Handeland
Dead Mann Walking: a Hessius Mann novel by Stefan Petrucha
Survivors: The Morningstar Plague by Z.A. Recht
Kill the Dead by Richard Kadrey
Warm Bodies: A Novel by Isaac Marion
Teen:
Unforsaken by Sophie Littlefield
Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel
Dust & Decay by Jonathan Maberry
Juvenile:
Zombie Mommy by M.T. Anderson
Undead Ahead by John Kloepfer
Enter the Zombie by David Lubar
Brains for Lunch: A Zombie Novel in Haiku by K.A. Holt
Crawling With Zombies: A Hardy Boys Graphic Novel by Gerry Conway
New Online Reader Advisory Feature
Part of what makes any library great is its ability to expand a reader’s horizons. You go to your local community library looking for a blueberry muffin recipe and leave with a Mediterranean cookbook, a couple of movies, and a CD to listen to on the way home. “Just Browsing” is one of the great pleasures of visiting your library. Now you can browse the shelves from home.
The library recently launched a new feature when you search our online catalog—virtual reader recommendation. Now when you select a title using our online catalog other similar books will be suggested at the bottom of the page. Just like when you search for one title on a shelf of books and discover another—maybe even better—title, virtual reader recommendation is about discovery. Want to consult some other folks about your find? You also have the option to see what other patrons say under the “Ratings and Reviews” section. The best part is that any time you want to log on and browse, the website is open. For the busy parent, stressed-out college student, or on-the-go teen it’s one more way the library is staying connected to you.
Here's what it looks like in the catalog:
1. From the search results page, click a title.
2. On the title display page, scroll down to find recommendations, series information and more.
Library Video Tutorials Help with Holiday Prep
By Ryan Ireland, Community Information Associate
Want to carve a jack-o-lantern like a professional? Or dress and cook a turkey like Rachel Ray? Want to know how to decorate your home tastefully and safely for the winter holidays? Learning all of these skills would be nice, but with fall sports, yard work, and school, who has the time? At the library we know you’re busy and we’re here to help. Let the library take care of an item or two on your to-do list.
Starting this October, the library will have video web tutorials that provide some of the basics for dealing with some of the hurdles we all face when the holidays are upon us.
 Video tutorials can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. A computer, smart phone, or tablet might just be the most important tool for holiday preparation. Sure, you could Google a tutorial or a how-to guide and get the job done. But the library’s web tutorials are specifically geared toward Greene County residents with recommendations about purchasing locally and utilizing nearby community resources. Plus, if you have any additional questions you can always contact our reference librarians by phone, email, or text. So keep an eye on the library website for more information or subscribe to our YouTube channel— www.youtube.com/greenelibrary.
Mark Your Calendars! Costume Jewelry Sale
The sale is on Friday, November 30, from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday, December 1, from 10 am to 3 pm. Proceeds benefit the Library Foundation.
 Looking for some great costume jewelry? Look no further than the Greene County Library Foundation’s Costume Jewelry Sale. The sale, held at the Xenia Community Library, will have a wide selection of jewelry—everything from wris*censored*ches to earrings. The Costume Jewelry Sale is also a good opportunity for crafters to scout out some interesting pieces.
If you have any jewelry donations, please take them to any Greene County Public Library location.
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