You may know the library saves you money every time you check out a book or audiobook instead of buying it, but did you know the library can also help you save money on other items? At Troy-Miami County Public Library, you can borrow a bike tool kit to repair your bike. You can borrow a vehicle code reader to help pinpoint what repairs your car may need. You can even check out a Milwaukee cordless drill or a radon detector. Visit our Library of Things page to see all of the items available and learn more! Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? You can with your TMCPL library card. Visit our Digital Library page and click on Mango. You will have to create a user account, but it’s worth it! You can choose from over 70 language courses. We also have access to other databases, such as the entire collection of Troy newspapers (1828-2023), available on Ancestry. At TMCPL, you can borrow museum passes! Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Library of Things page to see passes for the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Dayton Art Institute, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, and Carillon Historical Park! They are in high demand, so we recently added even more. Have you ever wanted to attend a painting class or a yoga class? You can go to the library for free. This past fall, we offered 364 programs between September and December. From yoga to painting to genealogy help, there was something for everyone, and they were all free! Be sure to check out our events calendar on our website or follow us on social media. Thank you for using your local library! LIBRARY NEWS Troy-Miami County Public Library & Branches Winter 2026 From the Director’s Desk Warming Hands & Hearts at TMCPL TMCPL is pleased to share that our annual Giving Tree has returned for the winter season. The tree is stocked with hats, gloves, and scarves available for anyone who may need a little extra warmth. Patrons are welcome to take what they need—no questions asked. We also appreciate donations of new gloves, hats, or scarves to help us keep the tree replenished throughout the colder months. Start-up funding for this year’s Giving Tree was generously provided by the Friends of the Troy-Miami County Public Library. We are grateful for their continued support in helping us serve our community. From our Friends: Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Fall Book Sale! The Friends of the Library are grateful for both our enthusiastic shoppers and our hardworking volunteers. Your participation and generosity help us continue supporting library programs and services.
2 Rain, Terrain, and a Train The Local History & Genealogy Center and volunteers enjoyed good attendance at their Rose Hill Cemetery Walk. Despite rain on Tuesday, October 7th, causing the need to use the rain date of the 9th, the hilly terrain, and an ill-timed train going by, a crowd of about 87 individuals enjoyed the presentation on the lives of five past resident of Troy, who in a variety of ways left their marks on the community. The staff wishes to thank our volunteers and those in attendance. We always enjoy presenting a little history in this format. Look for our programming on the event calendar at www.tmcpl.org and join us as we explore and share our community’s rich history! Bookmobile at Bethel Elementary For the last several years the bookmobile has had the opportunity to visit Bethel's 1st grade classes. They’ve been learning all about mobile libraries, and what better way to learn than to step aboard one? Students explored the shelves, picked out their own books, and got a firsthand look at how our bookmobile brings the library to the community. Do you have a school, community location or event that would like a Bookmobile or Book Bike visit? Call (937) 573-2631 or email ssimon@tmpl.org to inquire. Outreach Services - On the Go! Dig into Local History New Book Recommendations: Patrick Kennedy, LHGC Archivist History Matters by David McCullough; edited by Doris McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill. (2025) For years readers were drawn into the world of the past by author David McCullough’s many biographies and event histories. From the Johnstown Flood and 1776 to John Adams, Theodore Roosevelt and the Wright Brothers, his writing was detailed and descriptive. Now one can take a small dip into his world via this slender volume containing select speeches, interviews and thoughts on how he went about his work. The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon. (2025 This work comes just in time for the 50th anniversary of the tragic story from the Great Lakes. On November 10, 1975, a great iron ore freighter was caught amid a horrendous storm and sank, along with its crew of 29 men. The story, immortalized by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, is now told in the most complete account to date.
3 Mental Health Reads for Winter With shorter days and colder weather setting in, it’s natural for our mental health to be affected. The colder months can make it harder to stay motivated, connected, and energized, which is why taking care of our mental and emotional well-being is especially important this time of year. Reading can be a simple yet powerful way to nurture yourself — offering comfort, new perspectives, and practical tools for growth. Here are a few thoughtful books that can help you better understand your emotions, manage stress, and find inspiration through the winter season. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Winter Fun with Youth & Teen Services The Calm Corner - from our Library Social Worker DIY Wobbling Snowman Have you ever built a snowman? Have you ever dreamed of your snowman coming alive? With this craft, you can make your own snowman friend that wobbles around with you! You will make a wheel with traction, and you will power your snowman with the release of tension from a wound-up rubber band. You can wind up your snowman over and over to have him wobble around all year! You will need: • Paper Cups • Small roll of tape • Rubber bands • Duct tape • Scissors • Decorations 1) Decorate your cup like a snowman 2) Duct tape a rubber band around a small roll of tape horizontally.. 3) Wrap 1-2 more rubber bands around the tape in the opposite direction. 4) Cut 2 small slits on the lip of one side of the cup about half an inch apart. 5) Repeat step 4 on the other side of the cup lip. 6) Wrap the first rubber band roll around the slits to keep it in place. 7) Wind up the roll and rubber band. 8) Set it down, release, and watch it go! Reading Suggestions from Carly & Holly: Books to read about snowmen: The First Day of Winter by Denise Fleming Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner I'm Going to Build a Snowman by Jashar Awan Explore our STEAM programs for kids at the Troy Main Branch and Oakes-PH locations. Need Help? Kenzie, our Library Social Worker, is available to assist you at both the Troy Main Branch and Oakes-Beitman Library in Pleasant Hill. You can reach Kenzie by: Email: khuff@tmcpl.org Phone: (937) 573-2621 Online form: www.tmcpl.org She’s knowledgeable about local resources and can connect you with organizations. Explore our monthly Mindful Programs at both the Troy Main Branch and the Oakes-PH Branch this Fall!
Meet Our New Staff We're excited to welcome two new team members, Katie and Nate, to the Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library team. They have been a great addition to our staff and have already dived right into helping with programming and events! You can read below to learn more about who they are and their experience at the library so far. What is a hobby or interest that you enjoy outside of work? Katie: I'm an author and artist, so I enjoy working on my original stories and practicing my skills! Nate: I really enjoy bowling! I was on my high school bowling varsity team for two years and still enjoy bowling in leagues even now! What is your favorite book or favorite author? Katie: The Skyhunter Duology by Marie Lu Nate: Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein What is your favorite memory from working at the library so far? Katie: Some of my favorite memories have been helping run programs and seeing how much fun everyone has! I especially love running our DnD program! Nate: So far, my favorite memory has been presenting my first program at the library. I can't wait for the next one! If you could live in any book, which one would it be? Katie: The Tea Dragon Society by Kay O'Neill. I love the idea of having a dragon as a companion. Nate: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. It's a super cozy atmosphere, and offers the chance to do something lifechanging. 4 TMCPL Annex at Hobart Government Center 510 W. Water St., Suite 210 Troy, Ohio 45373 Local History & Genealogy Center (937) 339-0502 ext. 300 or (937) 335-4082 Mon & Wed: 10-7 Tue, Thu & Fri: 10-4 Sat: 10-2 Sun: Closed Maker Lab (937) 703-4275 Mon-Thur: 10-7 Fri & Sat: 10-4 Sun: CLOSED Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library 12 N. Main St., Pleasant Hill, Ohio 45359 (937) 676-2731 Mon & Thur: 11-7 Tue, Wed & Fri: 9-5 Sat: 9-1 Sun: CLOSED Troy-Miami County Public Library 419 W. Main St., Troy, Ohio 45373 (937) 339-0502 Troy Main Branch & Outreach Services Mon-Thur: 9-8 Fri: 9-5 Sat: 9-4 Sun: 1-5 (beginning September 7, 2025) Get news from the library in your inbox! Stay up to date on the resources, materials, and events available from Troy-Miami County Public Library, Outreach Services, Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library in Pleasant Hill, Local History & Genealogy Center, and the Maker Lab, both located in the TMCPL Annex at Hobart Government Center. Subscribe to our email newsletter for the latest updates! Scan the code. Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library - Pleasant Hill Digital Resources Check out our databases: Mango Language Did you know our library offers a free language learning database? Meet Mango Languages! Mango is a personalized and adaptive program that provides tools and guidance to help you learn at from either the comfort of your home or on the go in your busy life! Mango can be downloaded as an app on your preferred device, or it can also be accessed on your desktop. Mango also offers Family Profiles to help families learn together! Choose from over 70 world languages and dialects, including English and American Sign Language, and you'll be surprised at how quickly your language familiarity and confidence grows!
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