July New Shelves Best Seller Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze Nate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped, fell off a cliff, hit his head on a rock, and “my skull got, like, dented or something.” Before this accident, he dreamed of being “an electric engineer, or a doctor that does brain stuff, or a math teacher who teaches the hardest math on earth.” Afterwards, all he could do was… -Synopsis Grand Central Publishing Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and as aunt to her precocious niece, Frances. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA’s space shuttle program. -Synopsis Ballantine Books DVD A Minecraft Movie Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits-Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)-find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a … -Synopsis Warner Bros. New Shelf Fiction Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey When Charlotte Sitterly’s husband is arrested for a white-collar crime, she and her daughter Iris are locked out of their house by the FBI and-what’s potentially even worse-thrust into the spotlight of @JuniperShoresSocialite, the town’s snarky anonymous Instagram account. Desperate and cut off from her bank accounts, Charlotte moves to a former beachfront bed-and-breakfast… - Synopsis Gallery Books New Shelf Non-fiction Spitfires by Becky Aikman They were crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses-all of them trained as pilots. Because they were women, they were denied the opportunity to fly for their country when the United States entered the Second World War. But Great Britain, desperately fighting for survival, would let anyoneeven Americans, even womentransport warplanes. -Synopsis Bloomsbury Publishing 60 South Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 (937) 834-2004 mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Audiobook 25 Alive by James Patterson SFPD homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a crime scene. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of recognition: the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay’s onetime partner who rose to chief of police. A top investigator until the end, Jacobi managed to leave Lindsay a clue. Following a trail of evidence along the west coast, the Women’s Murder Club pledges to avenge… -Synopsis Blackstone Publishing Youth Bang by Jennifer N.R. Smith The Earth may seem solid and stationary but deep beneath its surface it is constantly changing, twisting, and transforming. Its unbridled power is what generates surreal natural phenomena and dramatic landscapes, as well as devastating natural disasters. In this lavishly illustrated book, young readers will discover the explosive power of volcanoes, a cave filled with giant crystals, a hot spring pool filled with bathing snow monkeys, … -Synopsis Thames & Hudson How Do Toilets Work? by Scott Emmons We use the toilet every day, but how does it work-and where does our waste go? Join the StoryBots for an amazing adventure into the toilet, through the plumbing, and beyond. What they learn will fascinate children ages 4 to 6 who love Netflix’s educational show. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple… -Synopsis Random House Featured Book One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Good things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says, and it’s true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen-it’s where she took that photo, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat, the image that changed her life. Now Alice lives behind a lens. –Synopsis Berkley Adult Fiction 7/15 An Inside Job by Daniel Silva 7/29 The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall Smith Youth 8/5 The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk by Carissa Broadbent 8/12 How to Catch Bigfoot by Alice Walstead Upcoming Releases Memorial/Honor Book Esther’s Gift by Jan Karon This book is in memory of Shirley J. Wheaton. In Esther’s Gift, Esther Bolick is filled with the holiday spirit as she prepares to bake the annual batch of her famous-and utterly scrumptious-orange marmalade cakes. Following Christmas Eve services at Lord’s Chapel, she and Gene will deliver a two-layer marmalade to each of seven friends and neighbors, all of them… –Synopsis Viking
Survey for the Library. We want to hear from you! Take our survey to help better the library space! You can be anonymous or be entered to win a $10 gift card to Simple Coffee Co. or Hemisphere Coffee Roasters. To take the survey go to our website, scan the QR code, or go/click on the link https://forms.office.com/r/TF96ABckef Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 from 11 am-11:45 am: Elementary Summer Reading Ages Grades K – 5th. Each week we will learn about a different artist and their art style. Let’s explore the world of art! Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 from 2 pm-3 pm: Coding Club Ages Grades 6th – 12th. Want to build robots, video games, or websites? Join our coding club on Tuesdays at 2 PM! Bring your own computer and email sboeckmph@gmail.com for more information. Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: K-Pop Review Ages 12 - 18. Each month we will review one K-Pop album. What we thought of lyrics, concept, sound, and music videos! Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: Plays/Theater Kahoot Trivia Ages 18 +. You’ll want to break a leg at this trivia. Please download the Kahoot app before coming! Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2025 from 11 am-11:45 am: Summer Preschool Story Time Ages 2 - 5. These programs are intended to support early learning in a group setting. Join us for a mixture of stories and activities that provide enjoyable opportunities for the children to practice skills that prepare them for reading. Light snacks will be served. Donations of nutritional snacks are appreciated. July Activities
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Euchre Ages 18 +. Come enjoy some Euchre! Bring a partner/s or come solo! Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 10:30 am-11:30 am: Paint What’s on your Mind All Ages. Paint whatever is on your mind or how you are feeling! All materials are provided! Thursdays, July 3, 17, and 31, 2025 from 5:30 pm-7 pm: Chess Club All Ages. Come learn how to play if you have never played. Beginners and experts of all ages welcomed! Friday, July 4, 2025 All Day: Library is closed in observance of Independence Day. Saturdays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: Ice Cream Magnet Diamond Painting Ages 18 +. Join us on any Saturday in July for ice cream magnet diamond painting! These yummy treats will look great on your fridge! Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025 from 11 am-12 pm: Free Meals for Youth @ Mechanicsburg UMC Ages 1-18. Children ages 1 to 18 and adults ages 19 through 21 with a disability are able to receive free meals this summer. Meals will be distributed on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mechanicsburg United Methodist Church, 42 North Main Street in Mechanicsburg. The program runs from June 23 to August 18. Each week, individuals can pick up seven breakfasts and seven lunches to take home. All meals are shelf-stable. Mondays, July 7 and 21, 2025 from 2 pm-3 pm: Generation Next Ages 12 - 18. 1st and 3rd Mondays from 2-3PM. Let’s go more in depth with art and express ourselves with different art techniques! Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: World Snacking Ages 12 - 18. Try the snacks of the world! Each month see what country and snacks SnackCrate has sent us! Set your taste buds free at this program! Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: Nail Polish Marble Mugs Ages 18 +. These colorful marble mugs are a simple craft made with nail polish! This nail polish marble technique easily creates pretty marble dipped mugs to gift or to keep. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Bingo Ages 18 +. Come have some fun playing Bingo!
Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 10:30 am-11:30 am: Nail Polish Marble Mugs Ages 18 +. These colorful marble mugs are a simple craft made with nail polish! This nail polish marble technique easily creates pretty marble dipped mugs to gift or to keep. Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Lego Club Ages 5 – 12. Imagine it. Build it. Legos will be provided. Donations of new Legos or money to purchase additional Legos are welcome. Fridays, July 11, 18, and 25, 2025 from 11 am-12 pm: Strollers & Stories Ages 0 - 5. Join Miss Caitlin at the park with your little ones and their strollers as we walk the park loop and then enjoy a story! Weather permitting. Fridays, July 11, 18, and 25, 2025 from 1 pm-2 pm: Pokémon Go Walks All Ages. Join us on Fridays @ 1PM as we walk around town battling in raids and searching for shinnies! Will not happen on rainy days. Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 11 am-1 pm: Books & Bridle Ages 5 – 18. Weather permitting. Horses helping readers! Kids can read to Gracie (horse) and Ghepetto (miniature donkey). We will have horse themed games & crafts! Monday, July 14, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Explorer’s Club Ages 6 (Kindergarten) – 5th Grade. Explorer's Club/STEAM Team meets on the second Monday of every month from 4-5 PM. In July we will explore dinosaurs! Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: Anime Club Ages 12 - 18. Geek out over your fav anime or manga and learn about Japanese culture. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Basic Computer Skills: Mousercise! Ages 18 +. Practice using a mouse and feel more confident navigating your devices. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: Yarn Letter Canvas Ages 18 +. Choose any letter from the alphabet! Outline the letter using a stencil, and then fill in around the letter with yarn! This will make a perfect decoration or gift. Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Euchre Ages 18 +. Come enjoy some Euchre! Bring a partner/s or come solo! Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 10:30 am-11:30 am: Yarn Letter Canvas Ages 18 +. Choose any letter from the alphabet! Outline the letter using a stencil, and then fill in around the letter with yarn! This will make a perfect decoration or gift.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Slime Society Ages 5 – 12. Slime Society meets the third Thursday of every month from 4 - 5 PM. Each month we will make a different slime recipe. In July we will make fake ice-cream slime! Friday, July 18, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm: Basic Computer Skills: Mousercise! Ages 18 +. Practice using a mouse and feel more confident navigating your devices. Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: Yarn Letter Canvas Ages 18 +. Choose any letter from the alphabet! Outline the letter using a stencil, and then fill in around the letter with yarn! This will make a perfect decoration or gift. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: Donuts and Debate Ages 12 - 18. Come enjoy donuts as we debate the world’s most important questions- Is Dumbledore or Gandalf the best wizard of all time? Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: Peas in a Pod Crochet Ages 18 +. Come create peas in a pod crochet. Don’t worry, they are easy to create and come with both complete written instructions and a detailed stitch-along video. Everything you need is included in the kit. Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Bingo Ages 18 +. Come have some fun playing Bingo! Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 10:30 am-11:30 am: Peas in a Pod Crochet Ages 18 +. Come create peas in a pod crochet. Don’t worry, they are easy to create and come with both complete written instructions and a detailed stitch-a-long video. Everything you need is included in the kit. Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: Peas in a Pod Crochet Ages 18 +. Come create peas in a pod crochet. Don’t worry, they are easy to create and come with both complete written instructions and a detailed stitch-along video. Everything you need is included in the kit. Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 11 am-2 pm: Pokémon Go Party All Ages. Celebrate Pokémon Go’s 9th Anniversary with a party at the library! You will be able to make three different yarn pompom Pokémon and try themed foods! Cosplay as your fav Pokémon or come as you are! From 11 AM-2PM on July 26th we are celebrating all things Pokémon!! Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 1 pm-2:30 pm: Author Visit/Book Signing with Emily Rozmus Ages 14-18. Come hear Emily read an
excerpt from her debut novel The Fullington Road Monster. She will have limited copies available for purchase. You may also preorder books on Amazon, Bookshop.org, orBarnes & Noble. Teens ages 14-18 can participate to win a copy of the book! Join us anytime we are open from July 28 to August 2 for: Everything Must Go! Ages 18 +. Come make any adult summer reading craft we had during the summer while supplies lasts! This is for ADULT CRAFTS ONLY! Monday, July 28, 2025 6 pm-7 pm: Cookbook Club Ages 18 +. Each month we will highlight a cookbook and encourage everyone to prepare a dish to share and discuss from that cookbook. Come share your experience of both trials and successes with a new recipe. Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided. July's book is “From the Films of Harry Potter: Official Christmas Cookbook” by Jody Revenson. Copies available to pick up at the library! Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 3 pm-4 pm: Wild Card Ages 12 - 18. This can be a craft, K-Pop Review/Anime Club/Donuts & Review, or anything the teens vote on. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Euchre Ages 18 +. Come enjoy some Euchre! Bring a partner/s or come solo! At-Home COVID-19 Tests! Mechanicsburg Public Library is offering free Over-the-Counter Covid Tests. When you arrive, please call 937-834-2004 and we will bring the tests to you. Our Covid test expire on August 24, 2025 and the state is no longer sending tests. On August 24, 2025 we will be getting rid of all our Covid test we have left because they are expired. Visit our website or call 937-834-2004 for updated information. Board of Trustees Meeting! The Board of Trustees' regular meeting time is 5:30 pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the Library. The Mechanicsburg Public Library Board of Trustees can be reached at the Library's mailing address of Mechanicsburg Public Library 60 S Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 430441111 Cake Pans! You can now borrow cake pans! The cake pans check out for 7 days with four renewals if no holds are on the pan. More cake pans will be available soon! Culture Passes! Mechanicsburg Public Library is excited to partner with the Columbus Museum of Art to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! What’s included? · Free admission for up to eight people · Free parking · A discount at CMA’s store and café How do I get this pass? · Passes may be picked up at the library. An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time. What else should I know? · Before visiting CMA, we recommend contacting the
museum or visiting their website to verify hours or special exhibition restrictions. 4th Grade History Pass The America-250 Ohio Commission has announced the 4th Grade History Pass – a free pass for every fourth-grade student in Ohio to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. What’s included? · Free admission for every fourth-grade student with a paying adult. How do I get this pass? · Visit https://america250-ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass/ to download and print a pass. What else should I know? · The full list of participating museums can be found at www.America250-Ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass. Regular admission fees apply for accompanying family members, and passes are not valid for field trips or other group visits. This program will remain valid for any Ohio fourth-grade student now through December 31, 2026. · Passes are not available for pickup at the Library, but may be printed from our public computers. Curbside Click & Collect Service! A service through the SEO Libraries app. Curbside Click & Collect is an easy way to pick up items on hold via curbside service. Look for the Click & Collect button on the Holds section of your app. You can begin the process for eligible items and let us know when you arrive at the library all through the app - no phone call required! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Digitized Mechanicsburg High School Yearbooks! Mechanicsburg Public Library is happy to announce that select Mechanicsburg High School yearbooks have been digitized and are now available anywhere through a website, at the library on DVDs and USB drives, and to check out on DVDs and USB drives. Visit https://mechanicsburglibrary.wixsite.com/yearbooks to view and search select yearbooks from 1954 to 1987. Portions of 1990-2021 are coming soon! Disc Golf Kit! You can now borrow discs to use for the new Disc Golf Course at Goshen Park! Reserve your kit now: http://bit.ly/4duND9f. Kits include one driver disc for maximum distance, one mid-range disc for maximum control, and one putter disc for maximum precision in a drawstring backpack with a laminated instruction sheet/map. Friends of the Library! Everyone is welcome to join the Friends of the Library at any of our meetings held on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the meeting room. For more information, visit our website or call (937) 834-2004. Homework Help! All Ages! The Mechanicsburg Public Library offers HOMEWORK HELP for all ages! This service is FREE! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Hoopla Digital! Hoopla Digital is a service that includes instant access to over 500,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, streaming video (movies & television shows), and streaming music. Mechanicsburg patrons can borrow 10 items per
month. Download the Hoopla Digital app or visit the Hoopla website to make an account with your library card! If you don't have a library card, you can get a digital card online. Hoopla is also compatible with Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Roku. Please call or stop by the library if you have questions about Hoopla. Hotspots! Mechanicsburg Public Library is pleased to announce our Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot lending program which will help make information more accessible to community members. The Mobile Hotspot lending collection provides patrons greater access to the Internet away from the library. Hotspots may be checked out for two weeks (14 days) by patrons age 18 and older. To request a Hotspot, please call or stop by the library. Kanopy! New Streaming Video Service Available! Using your Mechanicsburg Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy. With an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, as well as TV series and kids content, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. Go to www.kanopy.com/mechanicsburg to get started today. Patrons will receive 15 tickets per month. Checking out items can range from 1-5 tickets, depending on length of running time. The viewing period is 3-21 days, depending on length of running time. Kids content does not require tickets; checking out a 30 day pass will let you access all kids content. Please contact the library if you have questions about using Kanopy and stay tuned for future library programs about using Kanopy. Memorial/Honor Book Donations! A memorial book makes a fitting tribute to the memory of a family member or friend. An Honor Book is a wonderful way to celebrate and honor friends and family on a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, retirement or friendship. You can choose to donate any amount of money for the purchase of one or more books or designate the memorial or honor donation be used at the discretion of the library. Donors may specify a subject or genre for the donated book(s). The titles selected are subject to the library’s collection policy and will be chosen by librarians. Each donation is handled personally. Acknowledgements will be sent to both the donor and the person or family being remembered or honored. A special bookplate inside the book will note the name of the person in whose memory or honor the book has been given and the donor’s name. Memorial/Honor Gift Donation forms are available at the library. Memory Kits! The Mechanicsburg Public Library recently purchased thirteen memory kits thanks to a generous grant from the Champaign County Memorial Foundation. These kits are able to be checked out and used for reminiscence therapy by people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The themed kits include a DVD and photo activity cards. The kit themes include the four seasons, dogs and cats, farm, the great outdoors, patriotic, handyman and homemaker, and the 1950s and 1960s. Please call the library at 937-834-2004 if you have any questions or would like to request a kit.
60 South Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 (937) 834-2004 mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ Northstar Digital Literacy Training! Northstar Digital Literacy Training is now available at Mechanicsburg Public Library! Training topics include Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, and Using Technology in Daily Life. Visit https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/launch-from/13401-KZZ2mechanicsburg-public-library-oh0140 to make an account. Call the library at 937834-2004 to register for a proctored assessment and earn a certificate you can show potential employers. Rokus! Roku Express 4K+ devices are streaming dongles that connect to televisions via an HDMI port. They require a power source from a wall outlet and a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the internet. Homes with internet service but without a Wi-Fi router cannot use these devices; however, Rokus may be able to be checked out along with a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot, pending availability. Each Roku Express 4K+ device will have access to one of the following premium subscription services: Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+. Rokus are also equipped with several free apps. The Roku Express 4K+ devices will circulate for two weeks with no renewals. Patrons may only check out one Roku device per library card. Stop in to try one today, or place one on hold if not currently available! Story Walk! Enjoy our Story Walk, located at Goshen Park. The current story is Arthur’s Family Vacation by Marc Brown. What is a Story Walk? The Mechanicsburg Public Library StoryWalk® is a delightful, innovative way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Technology Trainer! Need help using your laptop or iPad? Want to create a Facebook profile but don’t know how to get started? Did you get a new smartphone and don't know how to use it? We can help! Our Technology Trainer will be available on Tuesdays 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, and Fridays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM to help with your technology troubles. At this time, you can just drop in during the times they are at the library. There may be times they are not available due to scheduled programs, vacation or other obligations, so you may want to call 937-834-2004 to confirm they are working before you make a trip to the library. When possible, this will be indicated on the event calendar. Traffic Cone Kit! You can now borrow traffic cones! There are four cones in a kit to help you with the maneuverability part of the driving test. The kit checks out for 7 days with one renewal if no holds are on the kit. Wireless Printing! We are pleased to announce that we have installed Princh, a wireless document! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ or call 937-834-2004 for more information! Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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