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May's Featured Program

A Night at the Races with Friends of the DCDL

Thursday, May 2 | 6 - 8:30 pm | Wedgewood Country Club

The Friends of the DCDL are hosting their first annual Gala on Thursday, May 2 at the Wedgwood Country Club in Powell.

Get ready for a wild "Night at the Races," cheer on your favorite horses, wear your finest Derby hat and attire, and enjoy good food, good fun and mint juleps!

This event will help support DCDL's Summer Reading Club, Young Writers Workshops, Author Visits, and Maker Studios. Tickets are $60 each for the public, but only $50 each for Friends members.

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Also at Your Library This Month

Month of Hope: A Cancer Awareness Event

Begins Wednesday, May 1

Join us at Delaware Main Library for a month-long event honoring those who have fought and are still fighting cancer. Add a friend or loved one to our list of honor, pick up cancer-coping and prevention tips, or send a card. Names added to our honor display will give a representation of how many in the area have been affected by cancer, just in time to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day on June 2.

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Next Level Smartphone Photography

Tuesday, May 7 | 6 pm

Smartphone photography is so much more than filters and selfies. Using a few basic principles of fine art photography, it's easy to take your photos to the next level! This class, held at Ostrander Branch Library, will include tips and techniques for both Android and iPhone. This is an interactive session; please bring your charged smartphone with you to get the most from this class.

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How to Laser Engrave Drinkware

Wednesday, May 22 | 10:30 am

A very common project at the Maker Studio is engraved drinkware. Whether glasses or coated stainless steel, customizing these objects with a design as simple as a name is a great way to take a regular item and make it one of a kind. Together, we'll plan a design and go through the whole process from start to finish. Registration opens on May 8!

Dementia Conversations with the Alzheimer's Assoc.

Thursday, May 30 | 6 pm

When someone shows signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations to address some of the most common issues. To register, call 800-272-3900.

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Find even more programs for adults on our Events Calendar.

Only at Your Library:

Culture Passes

Looking for something fun to do? Check out a Culture Pass from your Library! Delaware County District Library has partnered with the Columbus Museum of Art, Franklin Park Conservatory, and the Cental Ohio Symphony to offer free or discounted passes to cardholders. A pass to the CMA provides free admission for up to eight people, free parking, and a discount at CMA’s store and café. Your pass to Franklin Park Conservatory offers free admission for up to two adults and six children, and a 10% discount on purchases at the Garden Cafe and Botanica Gift Shop. If you have a student in your life who wants to learn more about the performing arts, they can attend any Central Ohio Symphony performance free with their library card -- and their accompanying adult attends at 50% off! Visit our Culture Pass page for full details.

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Happening around Delaware County

Senior Companion Volunteers Needed

The Senior Companion Program helps residents maintain, regain, or extend independent living. This program, supported by SourcePoint, is seeking volunteers who can help other adults live independently by encouraging them to remain active, providing contact with the world outside of their homes, and building friendships. Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and have an individual annual income of no more than $30,120. Volunteers receive an hourly stipend, paid holidays, and more! If interested, please contact Suzanne Pingry at 740-363-5000 or by email.

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Dynamic Downsizing Duo

SourcePoint

Thursday, May 16 | 2:30 pm

Learn about the perks and pitfalls of downsizing from local Realtor Stephanie Steinbeck of RE/MAX Realty, who works with older adults as they transition into homes for their next phase of life. Hear about the benefits of planning ahead for “downsizing done right,” which can save you and your family from the unnecessary costs, headaches, and health effects caused by poor planning. And meet Matthew Tway, who will share how Goodwill’s services can make downsizing easier. Registration required.