Wright Memorial Public Library


1776 Far Hills Ave.
Dayton (Oakwood), OH 45419

Phone: (937) 294-7171
Fax: (937) 294-8578


Monday-Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm

Upcoming Events

LIBRARY FUNDING UPDATE

Thanks to all library supporters who called and emailed the governor and our state legislators!

The state budget process has been extended through July 7th. Watch for announcements on how you can continue to support libraries.


Summer Reading Prizes for Adults

From June 5 until July 31, adults (anyone age 18 and over) may register to win prizes donated by local merchants. There will be weekly drawings, plus a grand prize drawing at the end of July. You may fill out an entry form for each Wright Library book you read or audio book you listen to. Prizes include restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, and a family membership to the Dayton Art Institute. The adult summer reading theme is "Master the Art of Reading @ Wright Library." Why should kids get to have all the summer reading fun?
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Book Sale Preview Night for Library Friends

Wright Memorial Public Library’s annual book sale will be held from August 25 through 31. The sale will kick off with a special preview night open only to members of the Friends of the Wright Library on Tuesday, August 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you are not currently a Friends member, you can sign up in-person anytime the library is open, or you can download this form and mail it to the Friends of the Wright Library. You may also join at the door on preview night. Show your support for Wright Library -- join today! More Information

Summer Family Blanket Concerts

July 8th: Hand Drumming with Hakan Kaya

All concerts are Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on the north lawn of the library. They are fun for all ages. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating and a picnic if you like! More Information

Picture This!
Getting started with digital photography

Sunday, July 12th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Jeremy Crawford, Manager of Click Camera in Kettering will give advice for beginners on how to buy and use digital cameras. He will explain the differences between shooting with film and shooting digitally, what to do with those old negatives, and how to find a digital camera that will meet your needs.
Registration is required and starts on Sunday June 21st.

Find Help in Tough TimesHelp in Tough Times from the State Library of Ohio

A one-stop center to help Ohioans quickly locate important information and resources during these difficult economic times is available from the State Library of Ohio. Find Help in Tough Times will connect you with state and federal resources on employment, finances, health and wellness, housing, parenting, and help for seniors.

Download Audiobooks and Music in the LibraryDownload Station

You can now download audiobooks and music directly to your MP3 player or other portable device in the Library. Located downstairs in the Audio-Visual Department, the Download Station works quickly and easily to give you digital media where you want it. Bring in your portable device and try it today.
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Download Program Slide Show

The slide show version of the May 18th program on downloading ebooks, audiobooks, music, and videos from the Wright Library Digital Collection is now available. Click here to view it and learn how to download digital media.

Wright Library On-The-Road at Starbucks

The book club meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Starbucks on Far Hills.

Starbucks
2418 Far Hills Avenue
Oakwood, Ohio
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