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Lepper Library September programs

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LISBON -- Weekly Storytimes at Lepper Library resume on Tuesdays at 10 and 11 a.m. starting today

Moving and Grooving: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This Storytime is geared toward babies and toddlers. Come sing songs, listen to a story, and play. Older siblings are welcome to join in also.

Preschool Story Hour: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. The group will sing songs, listen to stories, and make crafts. Stay and play after the program. Geared toward children 3-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Both are brought in part by the OAC.

Other programming during September includes:

-- Reading Dragons: Join for an exciting new reading adventure with Reading Dragons, a fun and rewarding program created by the Dover Public Library in Dover, Ohio. Kids can collect beautifully illustrated cards featuring dragons, unicorns, griffins, and more--just by reading. Stop by the library to get started.

-- Dot Day: Monday, Sept. 15. During the month of September stop by the Children's department and make your mark. Decorate a dot to be displayed in the library in honor of Dot Day, from the book, The Dot, by Peter Reynolds.

-- Crystal Quest Scavenger Hunt: Search for treasure chests hidden in the library to find the missing gems and free the mythical creatures that have been trapped inside the gems. Get a small prize for completing the quest and an entry to win the grand prize, Dragon Squishmallow.

-- September is Library Card Sign-up Month:

The campaign started in 1987 as a response to then Secretary of Education William Bennett, who stated, "Let's have a campaign ... Every child should obtain a library card and use it."

During Library Card sign-up month, get a mini dragon toy when signing up for a library card. For children and teens 0-17. Stop by the circulation desk for more information.

New and existing adult patrons can enter their name into a drawing for a small prize. For an extra chance refer a friend who signs up for a new library card and receive an extra entry ticket.

-- JAF Quilt on Display: Stop by Lepper Library and see the beautiful quilt to be raffled at the Johnny Appleseed Festival Sunday, Sept. 21. Tickets for the raffle are available at the Chamber Office.

-- September Craft Class - Fall Decoration: Thursday, Sept 11, choice of class times 5 or 6 p.m. This month's class will feature a seasonal autumn decoration that participants will be able to display throughout the season. Participants will be decoupaging a napkin onto a tin can and adding a few fall embellishments. Brought in part by the OAC.

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