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Not so scary stories
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Nature Cat Adventures
In Partnership with ThinkTV/PBS
Nature Cat Adventures
Join us for stories, crafts, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language literacy, and social skills your preschooler needs for school success! For ages 3-5.
In partnership with ThinkTV/PBS, this storytime will include stories, songs, clips from Nature Cat, and hands-on activities. Together, we will explore and develop connections with the natural world. Learn more
You can find more early literacy tools and resources on our Early Literacy page.
September 1 - October 31
Get Outside Book Club
September 1 - October 31
Get Outside Book Club
The Get Outside Book Club is a FREE Dayton Metro Library and Five Rivers MetroParks program designed for preschoolers and their parents. The program takes place September 1 – October 31, and includes three types of activities: Storytimes and adventures in MetroParks, live animal experiences in Dayton Metro Library Branches, and at-home reading and family adventures.
You can find more early literacy tools and resources on our Early Literacy page.
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Holidays and Closures
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Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasThursday, December 24, 2026 - Sunday, December 27, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year'sThursday, December 31, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. DaySunday, January 17, 2027 - Monday, January 18, 2027Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, September 5, 2027 - Monday, September 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Staff Inservice DayWednesday, September 29, 2027Closed All Day
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Indigenous Peoples' DaySunday, October 10, 2027 - Monday, October 11, 2027Closed All Day
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Veterans DayThursday, November 11, 2027Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Christmas Eve & DayFriday, December 24, 2027 - Saturday, December 25, 2027Closed All Day
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