Storytimes near WILMINGTON-STROOP BRANCH

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your preschooler needs for school success. In this story time, our themes will center around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). For ages 3-5.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Expect video game action on the Switch or the PS5 and top notch board games.  Sometimes we'll bring out a classic like chess; sometimes it's a newer game like King of Toyko.  90 minutes of gaming action and laughs.  Bring your opposable thumbs!

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, Community Room, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Enjoy quality family time with books, songs, and activities that children of all ages and caregivers can enjoy together.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Participants will learn about the methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect themselves. They will also understand what information is at risk and red flags to watch out for with regard to common scams.  This program is presented by Fifth Third Bank as part of our community education offerings.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Spirit of Independence  is a multi-phase civic engagement initiative designed to commemorate America 250 by inviting residents of all ages to reflect on the question: “What does independence mean to you?” Through live participatory performances, internationally recognized social practice artist Sheryl Oring will transform community voices into a body of work that celebrates belonging and civic participation.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, Opportunity Space, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Dayton Metro Library is proud to partner with the Kettering City Police Department to bring you Pizza with the Police! Stop on by to grab a slice of hot pizza and enjoy stories and some simple arts and crafts with your meal. Community outreach is an important part of fostering strong community ties, and the Dayton Metro Library is excited to be a part of that process. We look forward to seeing you! DML welcomes everyone to our programs. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please contact us so we can help make the program a good experience for you

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Gather with fellow readers to share, laugh, and discuss the book of the month. Copies of the book are available at the Wilmington-Stroop Library for checkout. This month's book is Funny Story by Emily Henry. 

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

This award-winning early literacy-based program uses music, rhymes, stories and more to stimulate the learning process for babies and toddlers. Birth-36 months with a caregiver. 

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Children and caregivers need time to socialize and make connections with others. Join us for a playdate to engage in child-led learning through play with developmentally appropriate toys and books. For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that encourage early literacy skills in young children. For toddlers 12-36 months with a caregiver.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Kindergarten Club is intended for the families of children who are entering kindergarten in fall 2026. Children and caregivers participate together in a variety of fun activities designed to help children prepare for kindergarten. Tips for adults, early literacy activities, social and emotional learning opportunities, and skills that set children up to be successful students will be the focus. This program is designed using evidence-based approaches to assist parents and caregivers on ways they can help young children develop skills they’ll need for school success.  *While supplies last, rising kindergarteners will receive a bag with early learning materials for attending.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Kindergarten Club is intended for the families of children who are entering kindergarten in fall 2026. Children and caregivers participate together in a variety of fun activities designed to help children prepare for kindergarten. Tips for adults, early literacy activities, social and emotional learning opportunities, and skills that set children up to be successful students will be the focus. This program is designed using evidence-based approaches to assist parents and caregivers on ways they can help young children develop skills they’ll need for school success.  *While supplies last, rising kindergarteners will receive a bag with early learning materials for attending.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, Community Room, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Spend an hour creating a LEGO masterpiece inspired by the prompt given at the start of the program. The last half hour will be spent sharing what each participant created. Feel free to bring your own collection of LEGO or use one of the boxes that the Library provides for the duration of the program. Build alone or with a friend. This program is geared toward children ages 5-12.

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

This award-winning early literacy-based program uses music, rhymes, stories and more to stimulate the learning process for babies and toddlers. Birth-36 months with a caregiver. 

Wilmington-Stroop Branch, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429

Children and caregivers need time to socialize and make connections with others. Join us for a playdate to engage in child-led learning through play with developmentally appropriate toys and books. For ages 0-6 with a caregiver.