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July's Featured Program

Meet bestselling author Joyce Maynard

Wednesday, July 10 | 6:30 pm | Dempsey Event Center

The Friends of the Library are thrilled to host NYT best-selling author Joyce Maynard on Wednesday, July 10, for the release of her new novel How the Light Gets In during an enchanted evening at The Dempsey Event Center.

The evening will start in the Sanctuary with demonstrations of Chi Gong and Singing Bowls. Joyce will speak about her new novel with local writing legend Lee Martin, a professor at The Ohio State University.

After the presentations, guests will enjoy wine and charcuterie, and have the opportunity to make a “cork person” featured in Maynard's novel Count the Ways. Each ticket will include a copy of How the Light Gets In. Additional titles will be available for purchase and signing from Beanbag Books.

Event tickets, which include refreshments and a copy of How the Light Gets In, are $55. Friends of DCDL, check your email for a discount promo code!

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Also at Your Library This Month

How to Cut a Mat

for a Frame

Wednesday, July 10 | 3:30 pm

Join us at Liberty Branch Library's Maker Studio for this tutorial. In this class, you'll learn to use our mat cutter to make custom sized mats for framed artwork. While there are plenty of photo frames at local stores, not all of them have mats sized for your custom artwork. In this session, we'll look at how to size your artwork to a mat, and then how to cut it to better fit your frames. Registration is required.

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Bargain

Book Fairs

Saturday, July 20 | 9 am

The Friends of the Library (FOL) are hosting TWO pop-up Bargain Book Fairs! Join us at the Delaware Main Library garage from 9 am - 3 pm on July 20, or join us on the same day in Ostrander during the Ostrander Community Yard Sale from 10 am - 3 pm. Stop by to add more books and resources to your personal library at a bargain! Visit the Friends online for information on how you can become a member.

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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, July 25 | 10:30 am

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help develop methods and skills to solve problems. This support group for men, facilitated by trained individuals from the Alzheimer's Association, meets on the 4th Thursday of each month.

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Media Conversion

Small Group Training

Wednesday, July 31 | 2 pm

Have questions about digitizing photos, slides, or other analog media? This is a patron-led training event where you can come and get in-depth training on media conversion technology at the Maker Studio. In this small group training session, you and your small group partners get to take the lead as you determine what we cover.

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Find even more programs for adults on our Events Calendar.

Friends of the DCDL

Have you met our Friends? Formed in 2007, the Friends of the Delaware County District Library is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that supports the mission, services and needs of the DCDL. The Friends coordinate best-selling author visits (like this month's visit with Joyce Maynard!) and support the library’s Maker Studios and Summer Reading Club. The Friends raise funds through book sales and special events, membership dues, and donations. In 2023, the Friends awarded over $70,000 in grants to the Delaware County District Library! Remember, the Friends support all five DCDL branches: Delaware, Liberty, Orange, Ostrander and Powell... and they're always looking to meet new friends!

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Happening around Delaware County

SourcePoint

Born in the USA Lunch

Friday, July 5 | 11 am - 1:30 pm

Celebrate all things red, white, and blue at SourcePoint's Americana-themed lunch! Enjoy live music by the local band Summertime, cornhole games, dessert, and more fun surprises. Vegetarian and vegan options are available alongside smoked brisket and turkey entrees.

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Gallant Woods Concerts

Blue Cats

Thursday, July 11 | 7 - 8:30 pm

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a food truck and music through the decades as Preservation Parks celebrate their 50th Anniversary! The Blue Cats are veteran blues/rock/jazz musicians who unite to bring you original “blues-infused” arrangements of their favorite music.

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