Have you been working hard to “Color Our World” for the Teen Summer Reading Program recently? If so, come relax and hang out with us at the Franklin Branch on Thursday, June 19th, for our Midsummer Reading Bash! Enjoy some pizza, play some board games, and talk to other teens about what you’ve been reading this summer!
When registering for the event, please let librarians know about any dietary restrictions your teen may have so we can plan accordingly!
- Date: Thursday, June 19
- Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Location: Franklin Branch
- Ages 11-18
- Registration is required. To register, call (937) 746-2665



Many Daytonians are feeling extremely traumatized from the recent mass shooting and the Memorial Day tornadoes. We are all in need of healing.
There’s always something to do in Dayton and even if you’re on a tight budget, that shouldn’t stop you from having a weekend chocked full of fun and adventure. We’ve curated a list of eight events happening around town with no cost to attend. Not to say you might not spend some money on food or beverages or picking up a gift or two during your outing.











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Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for crystalline clarity, warmth and sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to her vocal performance from both the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother and traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father.




































