ALT Promotional graphic for Dayton Metro Library’s Executive Director’s Author Series featuring Pyet DeSpain. The graphic includes a portrait of the author alongside images of a microphone and artwork. Text reads: “Executive Director’s Author Series with Pyet DeSpain.” Learn how food connects to heritage, supports wellness, & serves as a form of cultural expression. A reception, book purchase, & signing will follow. Thursday, November 19, 6–7 PM, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum. DML logo displayed.

ALT Five children pose in Halloween costumes at the library. Costumes include a fox onesie, two princess dresses with tiaras, a pink fairy-style gown, and a Buzz Lightyear outfit. A display board decorated with paper jack-o'-lanterns is visible behind them.

ALT A side-by-side photo collage featuring two children in costumes. On the left, a child wears a green striped caterpillar costume. On the right, a child dressed as Simba from The Lion King sits on an adult’s lap. Both photos were taken inside the library during a Halloween-themed program.

ALT Four children stand together in costume during a library Halloween event. Costumes include a pink princess dress, a superhero-inspired outfit, a black cat dress, and a Minion costume. Other children and caregivers are gathered in the background.

ALT Two toddlers in costume at a library event. On the left, a child wears a red Lightning McQueen costume with a backward baseball cap while seated in front of an adult. On the right, a child wears a black athletic outfit with red, white, and blue wristbands and a matching headband.

ALT Promotional graphic for Dayton Metro Library’s Get Outside Book Club: Falling Leaves. An autumn park scene with colorful trees and a grassy lawn forms the background. Text reads: “Get Outside Book Club: Falling Leaves.” Cox Arboretum MetroPark. Tuesday, October 27, 10–11 AM. Read stories about the changing of the seasons, then celebrate on a hike looking at shapes and colors of leaves. Register at metroparks.org/bookclub.

ALT Promotional graphic for Dayton Metro Library's "Discover India: Art, Craft & Tradition" program. The design features a colorful patterned elephant above the words "Discover India," with illustrations of Indian cultural symbols including the Taj Mahal, a sitar, an Om symbol, and decorative floral motifs. Text reads: "Explore traditions from India through hands-on activities like Mehendi and Rangoli, art forms that are often part of Diwali, the Festival of Lights." Event details: "Monday, November 2 | 5:30–6:30 PM" at the Miamisburg Branch.

ALT A decorative “Take a Book & Leave a Book Too!” book-sharing box painted with colorful flowers stands in the foreground. In the background, children and adults walk through a demonstration garden with raised beds and blooming plants.

ALT An adult crouches beside a garden bed while speaking with a group of children gathered around. Raised beds filled with flowers, herbs, and vegetables surround the group.

ALT Children and adults walk along a paved path toward farm buildings and garden areas. One child carries a ladybug-shaped backpack, while trees and agricultural buildings line the route on a sunny day.

ALT An adult leads an outdoor activity for a group of children seated at a picnic shelter. The adult holds up an animal cutout while displaying a board with farm animal images. A grassy field and trees are visible in the background.

ALT View from the stage of a speaker addressing a large seated audience inside the Dayton Metro Library.

ALT Two speakers participate in an onstage conversation in front of an audience. The cover of All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson is projected on the screen behind them.

ALT A speaker stands at a Dayton Metro Library podium with a microphone. A large screen behind the speaker displays the cover of All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson.

ALT A wide view of an audience watching two speakers seated onstage. A large screen behind them displays the cover of All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson.

ALT Promotional graphic for Dayton Metro Library and Five Rivers MetroParks’ Get Outside Book Club: Farm Life. A red barn, green lawn, white fence, and fields appear at sunset. The event is Thursday, October 22, from 1–2 PM at Possum Creek MetroPark Farm. Participants will learn about farm life and explore the gardens and barns. Register at metroparks.org/bookclub.

ALT Promotional graphic for Dayton Metro Library’s Shelf-Indulgence Book Club. October’s selection is Bird Box by Josh Malerman, shown on the right. The event is Saturday, October 31, from 3:30–5 PM at the Southeast Branch.

ALT Graphic for Dayton Metro Library’s Seed Saving Master Gardener Talks. Learn about seed saving and different types of plants with a Master Gardener from OSU Extension Office. Saturday, October 24, noon–1 PM at the Burkhardt Branch. The top of the graphic shows several varieties of seeds arranged on soil and spilling from white seed packets.

ALT Close-up of a participant painting a Halloween scene with black trees, gravestones, and a full moon against a green background. Paintbrushes, palettes, paint, and newspapers cover the table.

ALT Three participants seated around a table working on Halloween paintings. Paint bottles, brushes, palettes, water cups, and green-and-black graveyard paintings cover the workspace.

ALT Two completed Halloween paintings displayed on a newspaper-covered table. Both feature orange and purple skies with black silhouetted trees, gravestones, crosses, and bright moons. A paint palette sits nearby.

ALT Participants seated around a table painting Halloween graveyard scenes. Green paintings with black trees and gravestones, colorful paint bottles, brushes, palettes, and other art supplies fill the table.

ALT Dayton Metro Library graphic for Puppet Show at Gem City Market on Saturday, October 17, from 2–3:30 PM. The program invites participants to build paper bag puppets and participate in a puppet show. Colorful handmade puppets appear along the bottom of the graphic against a stage background with red curtains.

ALT Dayton Metro Library graphic for Get Outside Book Club: Spiders at Island MetroPark on Thursday, October 15, from 7–8 PM. Read stories about spiders, learn how to safely engage with them, and look for spiders in the park. Registration required at metroparks.org/bookclub.

ALT Revive35 Dayton survey display inside the West Branch near bookshelves and the Library entrance. The sign invites West Branch patrons to share feedback about traveling to and from the Library and includes a QR code for the survey.

ALT Close-up of a Revive35 Dayton display at Dayton Metro Library’s West Branch. The display describes the project, shows a map of the U.S. 35 study area, and includes project goals and a planning timeline.

ALT Revive35 Dayton youth survey sign displayed inside the West Branch. The sign asks young people to share feedback about traveling to and from the Library and includes QR codes for accessing the survey.

ALT Revive35 Dayton informational display standing in an open area of the West Branch. The display features a map of the U.S. 35 study area along with information about the project, its goals, and timeline.

ALT Dayton Metro Library graphic for Debt Management at the Miamisburg Branch on Thursday, October 15, from 5:30–6:30 PM. Learn the basics of managing debt and loan types, including credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, and home equity options. Registration required.

ALT Dayton Metro Library closure notice. All Dayton Metro Library locations will be closed today on Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Dayton Metro Library logo appears below the text on a dark gray background.

ALT Dayton Metro Library closure notice. All Dayton Metro Library locations will be closed today on Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Dayton Metro Library logo appears below the text on a dark gray background.