Children

Monday, June 2, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the parking lot behind the Tipp City Public Library

Join us for a celebration of the summer fun awaiting you at the library. We will “Color Our World”  with balloon animals, art stations, face painting, hair chalk, a community weaving project, games, and delicious, free Kona Ice for all participants. Local artists, community groups, and Miami County Parks will be on hand with engaging activities to try. Two Dayton Dragons tickets for the June 6 game and two tickets for the June 7 Meet the Team will be awarded to two children in attendance. 

Saturday, June 7, from 11AM-12PM in the Meeting Room downstairs

What amazing LEGO creation can you build either by yourself or with a group of friends? We will display all of the themed creations in the children’s area for three weeks so that you can have bragging rights. Students must be in grades K-5 to participate. Registration is NOT required.

Baby Cuddle Time (6-17 months)

Mondays, June 9 and 23, from 10:30-11:00 AM in the Children’s Area 

For babies and an adult (parent, grandparent, or caregiver). Cuddle close with your baby and enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories together. Learn easy activities you can do with your baby at home to develop early literacy skills. Registration is not required. 

Toddler Tales (18-41 months) 

Wednesdays, June 11 and 25, from 10:30-11:15 AM  in the downstairs Meeting Room 

For toddlers and an adult  (parent, grandparent, or caregiver). Now that your child is moving and active, join us for stories, singing, dancing, and easy crafts that will help your toddler develop a love of books and reading. Registration is not required. 

 Preschool Story Hour (3 ½ years- 5 years) 

Thursdays, June 12 and 26, from 10:30-11:15 AM in the downstairs Meeting Room 

Get your preschoolers ready to read by immersing them in wonderful stories that will engage them and get them excited about reading. This storytime includes chances for them to sing, play, talk, and make simple crafts. An adult is encouraged to attend with the child. Registration is not required. 

Tuesday, June 10, from 1:00-2:00 PM in the downstairs Meeting Room

Using balloons and aluminum foil, an educator from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum will help us explore black holes, how they form, and the science behind their incredible gravitational pull. Registration is not required. For students entering grades 2-6

Thursday, June 12, from 6:30-7:30 PM

Join us at the Tipp City Park Pavilion for this fun family activity. Using rubber bands and colorful dyes in squirt bottles, transform a plain T-shirt into a groovy fashion statement! Bring your own clothing item to tie-dye. Dyes are permanent, so dress accordingly. Registration is not required. 

(Rain date: Thursday, June 19, at the same time and place)

Monday, June 16, from 3:00-4:00 PM in the downstairs Meeting Room

Create a colorful work of art using crayons, salt, watercolor paint, acrylic paint, chenille stems, and other art supplies.

A World of Color: 

Tuesday, June 17, from 11:30 AM-12:15 PM in the downstairs Meeting Room

Dive deep into the science of color with lots of hands-on activities. Come learn why people are different colors, study iridescence with magnifiers and peacock feathers, capture an iridescent rainbow, and make a bracelet to take home, constructed with special color-changing beads.

Registration is required and opens on June 2. For students entering grades K-5 in the fall. Max. of 25.

Wednesday, June 18, from 10:00-10:45 AM at Tipp City Park 

Join Ms. Wendy and Ms. Julie for stories, songs, movement, and more at Tipp City Park on N. Third Street. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs so you will be comfortable. For children ages 2-5 with an adult.

Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the downstairs Meeting Room 

This free program, taught by Denise A. Campbell, Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher,

will teach children yoga basics using animal poses. Two classes are offered based on age.

Please bring a large towel or yoga mat for your child to use. Registration is required, with a limit of 10 children per class. Registration opens on June 2.

Beginning Crochet–part 1 and 2

Part 1: Tuesday, June 24, from 6:30-7:30 PM in the downstairs Meeting Room

Learn to make some basic stitches and a chain. 

Part 2: Thursday, June 26, from 6:30-7:30 PM in the downstairs Meeting Room

Learn how to make a washcloth. The crochet hook and washcloth will be yours to keep. 

For students entering grade 4 in the fall, up through adults

Registration is required. Max: 20 participants. Registration begins June 2. 

Contests & Creative Corners: 

May 12-31: Animal Face-Off: May 12-31: Eight animals will be pitted against each other in this bracket challenge. Week 1: Cast your vote for the fiercest 4 animals. Week 2: Cast your vote for the fiercest 2 animals. Week 3: Cast your vote to determine the fiercest animal. 

May 19-31: Creative Corner: Loose Parts: See what animal, creature, or person you can create with your imagination and loose parts. 

June 2-30: Contest: Spot the Difference: Look closely at the middle shelf of the display case in the back lobby to determine the differences between the right and left sides. Win a bubbly prize for participating. 

June 9-14: Creative Corner: Make a Father’s Day Card: Tell a special man in your life how much you love him on Father’s Day with a homemade card. 

June 16-21: Contest: Today the Crayons Quit: Some of the crayons have run away from our brand new box. Search the children’s side of the library to find the crayons and count them. Record the number of crayons on your challenge sheet to receive a small prize.  

June 23-28: Creative Corner: Crazy Quilt: Cut patterns from magazines to cover a 6-inch square. We will cover the bulletin board with the quilt squares to make it look beautiful. 

June 30-July 5: Contest: Guess How Many: Estimate how many brightly colored spheres are in the jar. The child whose guess is closest to the correct number will win a prize bag filled with fun and sweet prizes.