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Reading Dragons and Friends
October 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Get ready to read, collect, and play with Reading Dragons & Friends! This is a collaborative national reading program created by the Dover Public Library in Ohio that encourages children in grades K-5 to read for fun. Participants can track their reading, collect dragon trading cards, and play card games, all while learning good reading habits and gaining a lifelong love of reading!
For each day you read at least 20 minutes, you will earn a trading card (up to 16 cards a month). Collect different Reading Dragons & Friends card families and use these cards to play fun card games with your friends.
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Oscar Grady Library Weekly Walk
Tuesdays, Oct. 7 - Oct. 28, 8:00 AM
Join us for a weekly walk! Meet Library staff Liz on the patio of the library lawn and take a 1-hour, 2-mile loop through our neighborhood. It's a wonderful opportunity to exercise outdoors and socialize.
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Gentle Chair Yoga
Wednesdays, October 1 - 29, 10:30 AM
Join us for 30 minutes of relaxing chair stretches using the Down Dog app displayed on the community room's big screen. This activity is perfect for anyone looking to stretch, breathe, and feel refreshed – all while sitting comfortably!
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Morning Fiction Book Club
Thursday, October 2, 11:00 AM
Our Morning Fiction Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month. Whether you’re an avid reader or looking to get back into books, this club is a welcome space for all. Copies of this month’s selection, Our Kind of People by Carol Wallace, are available for checkout at the library circulation desk.
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Flu and Cold Prevention
Get ready for the upcoming autumn season with preventive health information from the Advocate Aurora Community Nurse Educator Amy Hackman, BSN, RN, FNE. Learn tips and prevention strategies to stay healthy this autumn by preventing common illness such as cold, flu, and Covid 19.
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Fiber Arts Group
Join us for a monthly Fiber Arts Group at the library! Every second Thursday evening from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, bring your own project and your passion for fiber arts for this drop in event. There is no instructor– just a friendly space to share ideas, tips, and inspiration. Participants of all skill levels are welcome.
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Craft & Sip with Lynn Palmer
Join us for a relaxing and creative hour of seasonal crafting. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking for a fun way to unwind, this easy, all-supplies-provided activity is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy good company, a refreshing drink, and a cozy atmosphere as you create something beautiful to take home. Come for the craft, stay for the conversation! Registration is required. Reserve your spot online today!
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Local Author: Bob Chernow
Monday, October 13, 6:30 PM
Local author Bob Chernow shares his book Reflections of a Futurist. In this book Bob Chernow shares his thoughts about the future of a variety of subjects such as business, food, water, healthcare, terrorism, and investing. Mr. Chernow will help you understand how to use the knowledge that you have now to look ahead and see the patterns that shape our world to make your future successful.
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Love and Lore Book Club
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 PM
Calling all book lovers in their 20s! Join us for magical evenings of conversation, connection, and captivating reads at our patron-hosted book club. Whether you're an avid reader or looking for a community to join, this is your space to share thoughts, make friends, and discover new favorites.
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Evening Nonfiction Book Club
Join us this month for our reading and discussion of Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro by Rachel Slade. Copies are available for checkout at the library circulation desk.
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Level Up @ the Library
Saturdays, Oct. 4 & 25, 10:30 AM
Join us for a friendly gaming session featuring the Nintendo Switch 2 — with 8 Joy-Cons available, you and your squad can battle it out in your favorite multiplayer games. From wild racing to chaotic brawls, it’s game day like you’ve never experienced before. This program is suited for ages 12- 18.
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Teen Advisory Board
Monday, October 20, 5:00 PM
Teens, get involved and have fun! Join us monthly at the Oscar Grady Library for exciting programs and volunteer opportunities. New members are always welcome—visit the Teen section of our website to sign up.
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Fall LEGO Club
Wednesdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 26, 10:30 AM
Use the library's blocks to create something awesome! Each participant will show off their creation and it just might earn a spot to be displayed at the library for the whole community to see!
Suitable for kids grades Kindergarten - 5th grade. No registration required for this free event.
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Fall Storytime Session
Tuesdays, Sept 30 - Nov 11
10:30 AM
Fall into the library and join us for storytime! Come and enjoy weekly storytimes filled with stories, songs, and activities. Each week, we'll explore a new theme! Fall storytime is specially designed for 2-5 year olds, and lapsitters are always welcome. Storytime is free to attend and registration is not required.
Stop on by!
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STEM Club for Grades 1-5: Toothpick Tower Challenger Thursday, October 23, 2:00 PM
Think you have what it takes to be an architect? Use just playdough and toothpicks to build the tallest and most stable tower. Registration is required. Reserve your spot online today!
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Art Sparks for Grades K-5: A Hauntingly Cute Draw-a-Long
Thursday, October 30, 3:45 PM
Let’s get into the Halloween spirit and draw some cute spooky stuff together!
Registration is required. Reserve your spot online today!
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Wisconsin's Digital Library
Discover a world of magazines at your fingertips with Wisconsin's Digital Library and the Libby app! From The New Yorker to National Geographic, enjoy thousands of popular titles — all free with your library card. Instantly access full issues, no waitlists, and read online or offline on any device. Start exploring today on Libby and never miss an issue!
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Library of Things - STEM Kits
Explore the Library of Things and spark curiosity with our STEM Kits! Perfect for hands-on learning, these kits include everything from science experiments to creative builds. Just in time for Halloween, check out the Cardboard Chomp Saw—a fun, spooky way to get creative! Search "STEM Kits" in the Monarch Catalog to get started.
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Murder is a Piece of Cake by Valerie Burns
"With small town New Bison’s Spring Baking Festival just around the corner, the pressure is on Maddy to continue her late Great Aunt Octavia’s legacy...
A second bakery is opening in town under the ownership of CJ Davenport, a shrewd investor with a reputation for sabotaging anyone who gets in his way. And savvy, flashy Maddy tops his list. It’s a sticky spot to be in—more so when Davenport turns up dead with a Baby Cakes’s knife stuck in his back.
Maddy’s whole life just went from #thriving to barely surviving. Now, supported by the crafty Baker Street Irregulars and her new boyfriend, she must find the courage to face off against a killer who could very well get her name trending for the first and last time."
-goodreads.com
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Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini
"They were among the first women sworn into the U.S. Army under the Articles of War. The male soldiers they had replaced had needed one minute to connect each call. The switchboard soldiers could do it in ten seconds.
Deployed throughout France, including near the front lines, the operators endured hardships and risked death or injury from gunfire, bombardments, and the Spanish Flu. Not all of them would survive.
The women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps served with honor and played an essential role in achieving the Allied victory. Their story has never been the focus of a novel...until now."
-goodreads.com
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Monthly Book Subscription Service
- You will receive three books each month.
- Books will be ready for pick up in our 24-hour access lockers on the first Wednesday of each month.
- Subscription items may be returned to any Monarch Library System library by the due date listed on your receipt.
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