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The Mature Reader
Extended Hours begin September 15
at all DCDL locations!
A woman reads a book on a bench. The words in the graphic read Your Door to More DCDL! We're expanding our operating hours to serve you better!
More DCDL is on its way to you! We're extending our operating hours so we'll be open earlier, later, and on Sundays. We hope you’ll join us at your favorite DCDL location for a special Grand Re-Opening Celebration on September 15. Remarks will begin at 8:50 am with local dignitaries and library staff, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 am. Patrons are invited to join at any branch to celebrate.
 
Giveaways will be provided at each location by DCDL and the Friends of the Delaware County District Library. Other celebrations throughout the day will include a photo op with Percy Unicorn at the Delaware Branch Library (9–9:30 am) and open shopping hours in the Friends book sale room at the Liberty Branch Library (9 am–1 pm).
Learn more!

Also at Your Library This Month
Friends of the Library Bargain Book Sale 
Stacks of books on a table.
Friday, September 5 | 4 pm
Saturday, September 6 | 9 am
Delaware Branch
Come out to the Friends of the Library Book Sale to add more books, media, and resources to your personal library at a bargain! Friday sale hours are 4 - 7 pm and Saturday sale hours are 9 am - 2 pm. All sales will be located in the garage at the rear of the building.
Learn more
New to Medicare with SourcePoint
A diagram of Medicare

Wednesday, September 17 | 2 pm

Delaware Branch
If you're approaching Medicare eligibility, assisting a loved one, or simply want to better understand your coverage options, this free introductory class is the perfect place to start. This class offers unbiased education supported by the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP).
Learn more
Invasive Plant Removal with Master Gardeners
A picture of invasive Japanese honeysuckle.

Saturday, September 20 | 2 pm

Liberty Branch

Garlic mustard, Phragmites, & Callery Pear, oh my! Learn how to get rid of non-native and invasive plants with the Delaware County Master Gardeners. The mission of DCMGA is to teach environmentally sound, research-based gardening practices to residents of Delaware County. Registration is required.
Learn more
Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
A young woman shows her phone to her aging grandparents.

Wednesday, September 24 | 7 pm

Delaware Branch

This training with the Alzheimer's Association teaches how dementia affects communication, and details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication. You'll also learn about non-medical approaches to behaviors, and how to recognize when additional help is needed. Registration is required.
Learn more
Find even more programs for adults on our Events Calendar.

- Only at Your Library -
CreativeBug
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If you love making, CreativeBug is for you! With more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists, Creativebug is an inspirational resource for crafters and makers. Try something completely new, or hone your craft by joining one of 90 different daily practice series. From canning to watercolors, crochet to quilting, and costumes to print-making, you'll find something to spark your creativity. It's all free with your DCDL card!
Check Out CreativeBug Now!

Happening around Delaware County
A crowd of people with camp chairs is gathered around the picnic shelter for a concert.
Step into Fall - Hike them All Challenge
Starts September 1
Preservation Parks
Hike all the Preservation Parks’ nature trails, including two new paths, this season with the Step Into Fall Challenge. Sign up for free and receive a Preservation Parks nature trail checklist to mark your journey OR register for $15 and receive a special hiking staff and custom challenge medallion (while supplies last). The trail checklist is available now; the challenge begins on September 1.
Learn more
A chef addresses a class of older adult students.
OWU Lifelong Learning Institute

Registration is Open Now

Ohio Wesleyan University

If you're an intellectually curious older adult, the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is for you! The LLI works in collaboration with several Delaware-area organizations to present courses in a diverse array of topics, such as Artificial Intelligence, Fim Noir, Delaying Cognitive Decline, Life in Pioneer America, Wine Tasting, Tech Talks, and more. The LLI is open to learners 55 and older; scholarships are available.
Learn more

This Month's Recommended Read
Reviewed by Betty Rogers Raimer,
Powell resident and your fellow Mature Reader
Cover of the book How to Say Babylon: A Memoir by Safiya Sinclair
Ms. Sinclair is a Jamaican poet, who left her country to seek freedom. What separates her story from that of a traditional immigrant story are her parents' belief in Rastafarianism. Along with Ms. Sinclair's struggles, we learn about a religion which dominates the Sinclair household. Her father sets the rules, believing he is a small god, enforcing his dictates with beatings and seclusions. He only permits his daughters to touch "Babylon" -- the outside world -- by attending school, and it is through education they can leave. This is a very well-written memoir.

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