Events
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Looking for something to do after school? Do you like playing chess or checkers? Visit the library to build your skills by playing with peers or against the librarian!
Calling all trainers, artists, and storytellers! Are you obsessed with the world of Pokemon but want to do more than just play cards? Join our Pokemon Club, a group designed for tweens (grades 5-6) who want to explore the Pokemon universe…
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Calling all young Minecraft enthusiasts! Join our collaborative Minecraft Club for art, building, and redstone projects. Unleash your imagination, create virtual landscapes, build structures, and design cool redstone contraptions.
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Do you enjoy games? What about hanging out with other kids? Join us and game on! Whether its board games, video games, card games, or making your own. Something fun every session.For ages 7-12
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In recognition of Black History Month, play bingo by recognizing songs by popular Black artists. Win a prize and have fun with friends!
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Create a character and enjoy a short standalone adventure! Explore different table top role-playing games that are suitable for new players and experienced adventurers alike. All materials will be provided.
For tweens in grades 4-6
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Gaming is not just for kids! Join us for a night of fun card games and board games every Thursday. We have cards and board games to share, but feel free to bring your own. Play a game you love or try something new. All skill…
Play video games on our big screen, create crafts, hang out with friends, and enjoy other fun activities. For ages 8-12. Please contact us if accommodations are needed.
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Are you a Puzzler? Stop in at the library during this special event to swap a puzzle with other community members. To participate, you must bring a puzzle to donate to the swap. The more puzzles you bring, the more swapping…
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Try your hand at these huge and reimagined games! This month we will feature: Corn Hole and Giant Jenga!
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Celebrate the end of the 2026 Olympic games with our Library style Olympic games. Participants will make their own flags, pass the torch, and complete brain puzzles and obstacle courses. Will you win a gold, silver, or…
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Do you enjoy jigsaw puzzles and want a new way to play? Puzzle Chess adds a chess clock and pits two players against each other and the clock. Working from the border inwards, players place pieces back and forth until the puzzle is…
We invite all chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our monthly Chess Meetup. All levels of experience are welcome to participate. The library will provide chess sets, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Because sets are…
D&D at the Library
Canceled,Action & adventure awaits you! Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons 5e at the library. We’re currently playing through the Keys from the Golden Vault campaign. For new players, please email cblackford@daytonmetrolibrary.org for…
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Calling all young Minecraft enthusiasts! Join our collaborative Minecraft Club for art, building, and redstone projects. Unleash your imagination, create virtual landscapes, build structures, and design cool redstone contraptions.
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Join other teens for a short standalone adventure! Explore different tabletop role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Lasers & Feelings, and a variety of other quests. Suitable for both new and experienced players. All materials will be…
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A laid back, chill after-school program for teens featuring classics such as Uno, Battleship, playing cards, Legos, Chess, Checkers, Exploding Kittens, and more. Come play against the Teen Services Librarian or your peers. Just be yourself…
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Love a good mystery? If you’re a fan of true crime and thrilling puzzles, join us to dive into a fictional cold case! Team up with fellow sleuths to examine evidence, uncover hidden clues, and piece together the story behind the crime.…
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Get your head in the game! Join us as we explore different board games, video games, card games, and more. From retro games to new releases there's something for every Bored Gamer. Grades 7-12.
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Whether it's board games or video games, join other teens for a night of fun and gaming! For grades 7-12.