Dayton Metro Library

What's Great in Dayton: March 29 - April 4, 2013

Charlie Campbell — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:35:00 +0000

The Wayne Township/Huber Heights Historical Society is presenting "Dinner With The Presidents" on Friday at the St Peter School. There will be enactors for Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Teddy Roosevelt.

What's Great in Dayton: March 15 - 21, 2013

Charlie Campbell — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:39:21 +0000

Two different holidays specifically celebrate women - Mother's Day and International Women's Day. Dr. Judith Ezekiel, Women's Studies professor at Wright State University, will examine the historic roots and deeper meaning of these very different holidays at a free program at the Dayton Metro Library. Saturday, at 2:00-4:00 pm.

What's Great in Dayton: January 18 - 24, 2013

Charlie Campbell — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:30:43 +0000

If you want to see some art work of comics, Dayton landscapes, book illustrations, science fiction, portraits, and political cartoons, then tonight go to the Tejas Gallery on East Third Street in downtown Dayton. The artist is Mark Martel, local Dayton art legend and 2012 ART OFF reigning champion. There is a Reception from 6:00-10:00pm.

Dayton Metro Library Bond Issue Passes

Wayne Baker — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:31:18 +0000

Montgomery County county overwhelmingly passed Issue 70 on Tuesday. The bond issue is a $187 million levy that will go towards consolidating the downtown main library branch and 20 other locations into 17 buildings.

In unofficial results, voters approved Issue 70 by a count of 62% to 38%. Over 122,200 people voted for the measure, while just over 75,500 voters opposed it.

Tim Kambitsch of the Dayton Metro Library says the levy's passage will also allow for updates on suburban branches and improvements to the library's programming.

What's Great in Dayton: July 27 - August 2, 2012

Charlie Campbell — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:40:00 +0000

Celebrate the kick-off of the London 2012 Olympic Games with the best opening ceremonies party in Dayton! It’s sure to be a “gold medal” night, full of English pub food, drinks, British music, prizes and fun, as you watch the opening of the Summer Games unfold. Who knows, the Queen herself might even make an appearance! This is at the DAI, tonight….7-11pm.