Arts & Writing

Taking the Mystery out of Writing History

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RegisterJoin local author, Trudy Krisher, for a writing workshop focused on using historical research in both fiction and nonfiction. Learn how to select rich historical topics and how to use fictional techniques to enliven non-fiction writing. Krisher's experience with picture books, YA novels, and adult biography gives her a good understanding of different genres.

Dayton Society of Artists Art-in-Response

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The Wright Library welcomes the Dayton Society of Artists to a guided tour of the Miami University traveling exhibit, "Telling a People's Story: African-American Children's Illustrated Literature" then invites them to conversation and creation of art-in-response.

Telling A People's Story

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Take a self-guided tour Aug. 19 - Sept. 30.

Gingerbread House Show

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Enjoy the magnificent entries of the 2019 Gingerbread House Show Saturday, December 7 through Sunday, December 15.

Gingerbread House Competition 2019

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Can you build the best gingerbread house in Oakwood?  This year, the Gingerbread House Competition is expanding from just classroom entries to both classroom AND public entries.  It's your time to shine!  You could win a gold ribbon and the pride and admiration of all the city!  Entries will be judged on Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8 during regular Library hours.  The winners will be announced on social media at 5:30pm on Sunday, December 8.  

1939 Film Series: Midnight

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  • Fri, 08/02/2019 - 7:00pm
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Our 1939 Film Series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Wright Library and one of the most celebrated years in film.  All films will begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 26, August 2, Midnight starring Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche, NR (Not Rated)
Synopsis: Screwball goings-on about a wily American ex-showgirl who masquerades as a Hungarian royal in Paris, where she's hired by a French aristocrat to seduce his wife's playboy suitor.

1939 Film Series: Destry Rides Again

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  • Fri, 07/26/2019 - 7:00pm
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Our 1939 Film Series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Wright Library and one of the most celebrated years in film.  All films will begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 26, Destry Rides Again starring Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart, NR (Not Rated)
Synopsis: A soft-spoken sheriff tames a saloon girl and an unruly frontier town in this classic combination of comedy and drama.

1939 Film Series: The Wizard of Oz

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  • Fri, 07/19/2019 - 7:00pm
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Our 1939 Film Series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Wright Library and one of the most celebrated years in film.  All films will begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 19, The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland, Rated G

1939 Film Series: Ninotchka

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  • Fri, 07/12/2019 - 7:00pm
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Our 1939 Film Series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Wright Library and one of the most celebrated years in film.  All films will begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 12, Ninotchka starring Greta Garbo, NR (Not Rated)
Synopsis: A cold Russian emissary is seduced by a man in Paris and his capitalist ways. A Best Picture nominee, and Greta Garbo (in the title role) was nominated for Best Actress.
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