June New Shelves Best Seller Tina by Niall Harbison When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health something reminded him of his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately-golden retrievers are rare in Thailand-but there was just something about this dog in particular that told him she was destined for more. He named her Tina, and what she did next… -Synopsis HarperElement My Friends by Fredrik Backman Most people don’t even notice them –three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. Most people think it’s just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an aspiring artist herself, knows otherwise, and she is determined to find out the story of these three enigmatic figures. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers find refuge… -Synopsis Atria Books DVD The Unbreakable Boy In this uplifting true story, Scott (Zachary Levi) and Teresa (Meghann Fahy) learn that their cheerful, curious son Austin (Jacob Laval) has inherited a genetic condition, raising questions about his future. Scott wonders if he can be a good father, but with his growing faith and Austin’s incredible optimism in the face of challenges at both school and home, they become “unbreakable,” finding joy, gratitude, and courage in the most trying times. Together, they learn that every day can be the best day of one’s life. Based on the Book by: Scott… -Synopsis Lionsgate New Shelf Fiction The Summer of You and Me by Denise Hunter Five years after her husband’s death, Maggie is finally ready to let go of him and the dreams she had for their future. A summer at Seabrook, where she and Ethan first became childhood sweethearts, seems the perfect time and place to find closure. Plus, she gets to spend time with his family, the Reynoldses, whom she loves like her own. Unbeknownst to Maggie, her brother –in-law, Josh Reynolds, has been… - Synopsis Thomas Nelson New Shelf Non-fiction Poets Square by Courtney Gustafson When Courtney Gustafson moved into a rental house in the Poets Square neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, she didn’t know that the property came with thirty feral cats. Focused only on her own survival-in a new relationship, during a pandemic, with poor mental health and a job that didn’t pay enough-Courtney was reluctant to spend any of her own time or money caring… -Synopsis Crown 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 We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in. Her career is in freefall and her love life is… complicated. So when her real dad-a man she has barely seen since he ran off to Hollywood thirty –five years ago-suddenly appears on her doorstep, it feels like the… -Synopsis Penguin Audio Youth This Could Be Forever by Ebony LaDelle Deja’s got a plan. The first in her large family to go to college, she wants to study chemistry and sell natural skin care products, like the ones she already creates from plants grown on her family’s North Carolina farm. It all starts with the Onward Bound summer program at the University of Maryland, the summer before school officially starts. Raja’s got a dream. His traditional Nepali parents want… -Synopsis Simon & Schuster BFYR Last Day Blues by Julie Danneberg It’s the last week of school, and Mrs. Hartwell’s class is excited to leave for summer vacation. The only problem is that the kids don’t want their teacher to miss them while they’re gone. The class comes up with a plan to make sure Mrs. Hartwell won’t be sad. But Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers have some plans of their own. -Synopsis Charlesbridge Featured Book Women in Art by Rachel Ignotofsky Women make masterpieces! Through fifty fascinating profiles, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women in the arts-from well –known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe, to lesser-known names like nineteenth –century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa… –Synopsis Ten Speed Press Adult Fiction 6/3 Where Secrets Lie by Colleen Coble 6/24 A Mother’s Love by Danielle Steel Youth 7/29 Heartbroken (Villains) by Serena Valentino 8/28 Dark Nights and Light Hearts: A Muslim Book of Opposites by Hena Khan Upcoming Releases Memorial/Honor Book Cats & Kittens: Complete Identifier by Lydia Darbyshire This book is in memory of Millard T. McIntire. Concise description of more than 180 of the world’s favorite breeds, their origin, appearance, and character, with symbols providing at-a-glance information on grooming and space requirements. This compact and comprehensive volume will teach you all you need to know, and… –Synopsis Knickerbocker Press
Mondays, June 2 and 16, 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! Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 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, June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 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, June 3, 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, June 3, 2025 from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm: Chess Club All Ages. New club alert chess club! Come learn how to play if you have never played. Beginners and experts of all ages welcomed! If you can't make it, but want to play call the library with a day and time that works best for you! Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: Art Kahoot Trivia Ages 18 +. Get your creative side thinking at this trivia. Please download the Kahoot app before coming! Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 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. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Euchre Ages 18 +. Come enjoy some Euchre! Bring a partner/s or come solo! Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 10:30 am-11:30 am: Yarn Pull Painting Ages 18 +. This is a fun and easy way to create abstract art. Come create a unique painting by pulling yarn on a canvas! June Activities
Friday, June 6, 2025 from 10 am-6 pm: Book Sale All Ages. We are having a BOOK SALE! We will have books, movies, and a tub of stuff! You can take as many books as you would like there is no limit! Donations accepted, but not required! Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 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, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 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, June 7, 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: Book Sale All Ages. We are having a BOOK SALE! We will have books, movies, and a tub of stuff! You can take as many books as you would like there is no limit! Donations accepted, but not required! Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: Star Book Folding Ages 18 +. Join us on any Saturday in June for star book folding! This is a great piece to put out for the 4th of July or it can stay out all year long! Monday, June 9, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: STEAM Team Ages 6 (Kindergarten) – 5th Grade. Explorer's Club/STEAM Team meets on the second Monday of every month from 4-5 PM. In June we will explore popcorn science! Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm: Basic Computer Skills Ages 18 +. Free computer class! Setting up your computer, using the internet, and creating accounts! Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 1 pm-2 pm Explore the World from your Home Series Ages 18 +. Join us every month for a free online lecture featuring Road Scholar instructors from around the world. June is Honoring DDay-Echoes of Valor & Victory. Learn about and honor D-Day, June 6, 1944, when Allied forces overcame Hitler's “Atlantic Wall,” marking a pivotal moment in the liberation of Europe. Tuesday, June 10, 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, June 10, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: Daisy Mosaic Stepping Stone Ages 18 +. Decorate your own garden stepping stone or make it as a gift! This kit contains everything you need! 1 pound of real stained glass pieces and 3 ounces of glass gems to make your stepping stone pop! Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Bingo Ages 18 +. Come have some fun playing Bingo! Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 10:30 am-11:30 am: Daisy Mosaic Stepping Stone Ages 18 +. Decorate your own garden stepping stone or make it as a gift! This kit contains everything you need! 1 pound of real stained glass pieces and 3 ounces of glass gems to make your stepping stone pop! Thursday, June 12, 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. Friday, June 13, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm: Basic Computer Skills Ages 18 +. Free computer class! Setting up your computer, using the internet, and creating accounts! Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10 am-11:30 am: Coffee, Tea, Autism, and More! Support Group Ages 18 +. Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the Autism Society of Central Ohio invite any parents/caregivers of children with autism to meet up for a support group. Enjoy a warm beverage and meet other parents who may be experiencing similar challenges and successes. Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: Daisy Mosaic Stepping Stone Ages 18 +. Decorate your own garden stepping stone or make it as a gift! This kit contains everything you need! 1 pound of real stained glass pieces and 3 ounces of glass gems to make your stepping stone pop! Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 17, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: Starry Night Paint by Numbers Ages 18 +. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful piece of art! The kit includes everything you need to get started. Perfect for relaxation, hobbies and educational art. Also, great gift for Christmas, birthday, or new accommodation. Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Euchre Ages 18 +. Come enjoy some Euchre! Bring a partner/s or come solo!
Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 10:30 am-11:30 am: Starry Night Paint by Numbers Ages 18 +. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful piece of art! The kit includes everything you need to get started. Perfect for relaxation, hobbies and educational art. Also, great gift for Christmas, birthday, or new accommodation. Thursday, June 19, 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 June we will have a glitter master class! Friday, June 20, 2025 from 12 pm-1 pm: How To: Use Facebook like a Pro! Ages 18 +. Learn tips for using Facebook for personal or business uses! Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: Starry Night Paint by Numbers Ages 18 +. Unleash your creativity and create a beautiful piece of art! The kit includes everything you need to get started. Perfect for relaxation, hobbies and educational art. Also, great gift for Christmas, birthday, or new accommodation. Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 11 am-12 pm: Kids Art with Lisa Ages Grades K – 5th. Learn from a local artist and make a beautiful piece of art. Monday, June 23, 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. June's book is “Picnics, Catering on the Move” by Pat Nekola. Copies available to pick up at the library! Tuesday, June 24, 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, June 24, 2025 from 6 pm-7 pm: 4th of July Fleece Tied Pillow Ages 18 +. Show off your patriotic spirit with this fun craft kit that is a perfect activity for the whole family to complete. These make great party decorations and event decor for Fourth of July, Flag Day and Veterans Day celebrations, as well! Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 4 pm-5 pm: Bingo Ages 18 +. Come have some fun playing Bingo!
Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 10:30 am-11:30 am: 4th of July Fleece Tied Pillow Ages 18 +. Show off your patriotic spirit with this fun craft kit that is a perfect activity for the whole family to complete. These make great party decorations and event decor for Fourth of July, Flag Day and Veterans Day celebrations, as well! Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10 am-3 pm: 4th of July Fleece Tied Pillow Ages 18 +. Show off your patriotic spirit with this fun craft kit that is a perfect activity for the whole family to complete. These make great party decorations and event decor for Fourth of July, Flag Day and Veterans Day celebrations, as well! At-Home COVID-19 Tests! The Mechanicsburg Public Library is out of COVID test. We will post on social media and our website when we get more! Visit our website https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ 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. 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
60 South Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 (937) 834-2004 mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/ 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 art work for Color Our World Summer Reading by various patrons. These art pieces are in celebration of Color Our World Summer Reading. 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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