The Mature Reader, March 2023
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March's Featured Program

Custom Flower Pots

March 15 @ 5:15 pm | Delaware Main Library
Registration opens March 1!

Custom Flower Pots

Spring is just around the corner and flowers will soon be blooming. Join us in the Maker Studio to learn how to design and cut a vinyl stencil. You'll turn a regular terra cotta pot into a one-of-a-kind work of art by applying your removable vinyl stencil to the surface to paint. Don't forget, Maker Studio classes fill up quickly, so be sure to register early on Wednesday, March 1!

Register on March 1!

Also at Your Library This Month

Orange Afternoon

Book Club

Book Club

March 16 | 2 pm
This month, we're reading the bestselling historical fiction novel The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Join us on Thursday, March 16 to share your thoughts on the book! Expect lively conversation in a friendly and relaxed environment at our beautiful Orange Branch Library.

Learn more.

Friends of the Library

Bargain Book Sale

Friends of the Library

March 17 (books only) | 5 - 8 pm

March 18 | 9 am - 3 pm
The Friends of the Library (FOL) are hosting a Bargain Book Fair. The book sale will take place in the Delaware Main Library garage, located in the rear of the building. Media sales for DVDs, CDs and more will be inside the Delaware Main Library in the community room. Come early, come often -- great deals await you!

Learn more.

Embroidery Demo

in the Maker Studio

Personalized Embroidery

March 22 | 2 pm

Have you ever wanted to personalize an item with custom embroidery? Now you can! The Maker Studio's embroidery machine offers a variety of designs. During this session, we'll discuss design considerations, show a variety of projects, and answer your questions. Registration for this class opens on March 8!

Register on March 8!

Delaware County Genealogical Society

Family Tree

March 23 | 10 am

Interested in learning more about your family history? Every Thursday, volunteers from The Delaware County Genealogical Society are on site in our Local History Room at the Delaware Main Library to encourage and support your research. No appointment is necessary; just drop in, and start your search here!

Learn more.

- Only at Your Library -

March Focus: Liberty Branch Library

Liberty Branch Grand Opening

We are so excited to welcome you to your beautiful new Liberty Branch Library! Please mark your calendar now and plan to join us for a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Sunday, March 26, from 1-4 pm. Liberty Branch Library is located at 7468 Steitz Road, Powell. Remarks will begin promptly at 1:00, followed by the ribbon cutting and an open house.

 

Fast Facts:

  • 42,000 square feet on three levels
  • Funded by the 2018 levy renewal, approved by the voters of the Delaware County District Library district
  • About 60,000 books, DVDs, CDs, and other media
  • 100+ parking spaces
Learn more about Liberty Branch Library

Happening around Delaware County
Lifelong Learning Institute

Lifelong Learning Institute at OWU

March 27 |Ohio Wesleyan University | The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at OWU is offering 11 courses this spring, with topics ranging from examining the film studios behind the stars, ragtime literature, an armchair history of Delaware County, and an immersive experience with the Central Ohio Symphony. For $75, individuals 55 and older are able to sign up for as many courses as they wish during the spring session. Scholarships are also available; apply by March 8!

Learn more!
Social Seniors

SourcePoint

New Member Social

March 18 @ 9:30 am |SourcePoint 

Did you just turn 55? Are you a new resident of Delaware County, or have you just never visited SourcePoint before? Join the Concierge Team and member Program Ambassadors in activities focused on meeting others with similar interests while sampling a program or two. Connect with other new members and learn about all the programs and resources SourcePoint has to offer!

Learn more!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish Music & Film

The Commitments

The Commitments
Watch it now!

Riverdance: The Ten Years

Riverdance
Watch it now!

Michael Collins

Michael Collins
Watch it now!

50 Irish Pub Songs

Irish Pub Songs
Listen now!

The Irish Tenors

Irish Tenors
Listen now!

Celtic Thunder

Celtic Thunder
Listen now!

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