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Oakwood Architecture

Reference Staff — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:52:06 GMT

Back by popular demand, Wright Library and the Oakwood Historical Society will present “The Classic Architecture of Oakwood Homes” on Sunday, May 20th at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. The program will be presented by Mark Risley, past-president of the Oakwood Historical Society.

Oakwood is fortunate to have many well-preserved examples of early 20th century architecture in its tree-lined neighborhoods. This program will explore the exteriors of those homes, their remarkable artistic detail and some of the historical stories associated with them.

Advance registration is required and limited to the first 65 people. To register, contact Wright Library’s Reference Department at 937-294-7171 or by email.

The Thunderstorm

Reference Staff — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:08:13 GMT

Wright Library will welcome Mark Risley as he presents “The Thunderstorm” Sunday, April 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Advance registration is required and limited to 65. Contact the Reference Department at (937) 294-7171 or by email to register beginning Monday, April 9th.

Thunderstorms fill up the skies, light up the night, water our lawns and gardens, wash our streets and frighten our pets. They can also kill indiscriminately. Oakwood Historical Society past-president Mark Risley will draw upon his commercial aviation weather background to present an educational, in-depth look at these magnificent and powerful atmospheric giants. He will discuss their causes and development, present a dissection of a thunderstorm cell and, most importantly, talk about storm safety.

The Town of Oakwood

Reference Staff — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:20:11 GMT

Wright Library and the Oakwood Historical Society will present “The Town of Oakwood” Tuesday, April 17th from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Advance registration is required and limited to 65. Contact the Reference Department at 294-7171 or by email to register beginning Friday, April 6th.

“The Town of Oakwood" lecture will follow the creation and development of the town of Oakwood from 1872-1908, the “rocky years”. In 1872 four men purchased and platted 78 acres of rural farmland in Van Buren Township with hopes that people would follow. They quickly learned few people were willing to move so far out of the city. Three of the four investors bailed, lost their money, and died. An early Dayton biographer called Oakwood “a failure”. Come hear the whole story as it is presented by Mackensie Wittmer and Harrison Gowdy of the Oakwood Historical Society. Additional financial support was provided by the Oakwood Rotary Foundation.

Lincoln to Visit Wright Library

Reference Staff — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:47:29 GMT

The Lincoln Society of Dayton and Wright Memorial Public Library will welcome Abraham Lincoln on Saturday, February 4th at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Lincoln will share stories from his childhood, his election and the coming war.

Mr. Lincoln plans to talk about growing up in Indiana and Kentucky, about the schools he attended and his home life. He will also talk about Grace Bedell, the young girl who influenced his campaign and who received a visit from Mr. Lincoln after he was elected.

This presentation is appropriate for students of all ages. No advance registration is required.

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh Why?

Reference Staff — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:37:26 GMT

Tim Harrison, retired Oakwood Public Safety Officer and exotic animal expert will present

Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh Why?
Sunday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Wright Library Meeting Room.

Given additional significance by the events in Zanesville, Tim Harrison will talk about his career rescuing exotic animals. He will also discuss the filming of The Elephant in the Living Room, an award winning documentary which explores Mr. Harrison’s job, the exotic pet owners he must confront, and the animals stuck in the middle.

Mr. Harrison is a nationally known expert in handling exotic animals and is also the author of Wild Times: Tales from the Suburban Safari and Wildlife Warrior: More Tales from Suburban Safaris. He is well-known locally for his establishment of Outreach for Animals, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on the dangers of owning exotic animals. Following his presentation Mr. Harrison will answer questions and be available to sign his DVD and books.

Reservations are required and limited to 65. To register, contact Wright Library’s Reference Department by calling 937-294-7171 or emailing reference@wrightlibrary.org.

Meet the Writer

Reference Staff — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:32:13 GMT

Janna Matthies
Writers' Workshop
"Writing for Children: My Journy to Publication"
Wednesday, October 5th
7:00 p.m.

Join Indianapolis author, Janna Matthies, in the Library Meeting Room as she discusses the ins and outs of writing for children and her own experience forging a career as a published picture book author. Learn how she comes up with story ideas, fits writing into her busy family schedule, nurtures creativity, and manages the business side of writing during this workshop.

Ms. Matthies grew up in Middletown, Ohio and now lives with her family in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her most recent book is The Goodbye Cancer Garden (2011) about how a young family copes when mom is diagnosed with cancer. The Goodbye Cancer Garden received a starred review from School Library Journal. Matthies is currently at work on a novel and several picture books.

Bulk Cooking With Cindy Ewing

Reference Staff — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:37:53 GMT

“Happy Homemaker Cindy”

presents
BULK COOKING CLASS

Domestic Saving Specialist Cindy Ewing will demonstrate how to incorporate bulk cooking into your busy life with easy tips and family friendly recipes.

Saturday, September 24th
2-4 p.m.
Library Meeting Room

Advance registration is required.
Please contact the Reference Department at 294-7171
or by email - reference@wrightlibrary.org

Cindy Ewing is a domestic saving specialist,
coupon pro, blogger and workshop leader.
Her popular website is www.happyhomemakercindy.com.

Download Party!

Audiovisual Librarian — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:45:19 GMT

Ok, it's more of a demonstration, but it is exciting stuff. Come learn how to access free, downloadable content from Wright Library's Digital Collection. You will be taken step-by-step through the process of searching, checking out, and downloading ebooks, audiobooks, music, and videos. You will also learn which devices are compatible with the library collection and which software (free) you will need to transfer content to your device.

The program will be held Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's meeting room. No registration is required and there is no charge. Laptop computers will be available for hands-on instruction, time permitting. If you have any questions, please stop in the Audiovisual department, call 294-7171 and ask for Brian, or email him at ebooks@wrightlibrary.org.