:coffee: Coffee tastings, concerts, & other summer adventures

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June's Featured Program

Coffee Tasting with Fresh Start Café & Bakery

Saturday, June 22 | 11 am | Delaware Main Library

Have you ever wondered about the difference between a light roast, medium roast, or dark roast? What's the difference between arabica and robusta? Doesn't all coffee come from the same bean? Do different brewing methods really produce a different tasting cup of coffee?

Get answers to all these questions and more when you join our friendly coffee experts from Fresh Start Café & Bakery in exploring the expansive world of coffee.

It's a wonderful way to start your weekend. Registration is required to ensure coffee for all!

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Also at Your Library This Month

Laser Engraved

Garden Markers

Wednesday, June 5 | 1:30 pm

Join us at Delaware Main Library's Maker Studio for this gardening-season tutorial and takeaway. In this class, we'll be engraving a series of garden stakes to designate which plants are growing there. Participants will learn how to set up the project and engrave a small variety of stakes. It's a great way to keep your plants organized! All supplies are provided.

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Bridgerton

Trivia

Saturday, June 8 | 2 pm

You are cordially invited! Celebrate the new season of Bridgerton with other fans for a rousing game of trivia. Register individually and be placed into teams at the event, or bring your crack team of Bridgerton super-fans. The winning team or individual will receive a prize! Want even more Bridgerton? Join us at Liberty Library on June 5 for a Bridgerton Bash!

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Concert on the Lawn with Cap City Brass

Friday, June 21 | 1 pm

Nothing says "summer" like an outdoor concert at Ostrander Library! Bring something comfortable to sit on, and enjoy a casual, fun-for-all-ages music concert performed by Cap City Brass. If it rains, the show will go on -- inside! This concert is brought to you by the Central Ohio Symphony and the Friends of the DCDL. Can't make this performance? We have four other dates to enjoy Cap City Brass!

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Intro to

Genealogy

Saturday, June 29 | 2 pm

Curious about your ancestors? Want to document your family history, but simply don't know where and how to start? DCDL and the Delaware County Genealogical Society will lead you through the research process so that you can take your knowledge and preserve your family's stories. This program will also take place at the Liberty Library on Saturday, August 17.

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Find even more programs for adults on our Events Calendar.

Only at Your Library: Personalized Picks

Are you ever at a loss for what book to read next? Let us help! We offer a special service called Personalized Picks, which is being offered again during Summer Reading Club through July 27. Visit our Personalized Picks page on our website and fill out the form -- let us know the last few books that you read and enjoyed, what aspects you liked about them, and what you want us to steer you toward (or away from) for your next title. Then our librarians will get to work! In a few days, we'll send you a personalized list of great reads. PS - Don't forget, every book you read and program you attend counts toward Summer Reading, AND you can win awesome bookish prizes!

Get your personalized book list!

Happening around Delaware County

SourcePoint

Music Festival

Thursday, June 27 | 5-7:30 pm

What do you get when you combine two bands and an ice cream cart? You get a fun music festival, of course! Enjoy the music of NOVA and Blue Limestone Project; bring a friend or make some new ones while you're here. Sticky Fingers Ice Cream will also be on site so you can purchase some of their delicious confections. Please feel free to bring in your dinner and the beverage of your choice.

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Try It:

Electric Bikes

Saturday, June 29 | 10 am - 2 pm

Have you ever wondered if an e-bike is for you? Drop by JR Smith Park in Sunbury to try out one of 12 electric bicycles, including an electric trike that accommodates a wide range of abilities. All are provided by Jeff's Bicycle Repair of Prospect, Ohio. While waiting your turn for a bike, Jeff, his staff, and Preservation Parks staff will answer questions about bikes, bike-packing, and touring.

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