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Resume Rescue: What Hiring Managers Wish You Knew

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The ONLY goal of a resume is to get an interview. Is your resume getting you an interview? Learn how to craft your resume to tell your story and the value you can bring to a potential employer. In this workshop you will identify traits and qualities hiring managers are looking for in potential candidates. Using the qualities you possess, you will write a resume summary. You will also learn techniques to help your resume stand out from others and identify areas in your current resume that might be problematic.

Teen DIY: Delicious Sides; Salsa and Hummus

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Join the class as we make two very popular sides/dips, salsa and hummus!
Spark your creativity! For Grades 7 – 12.

*Materials provided

“Gluten Free and Vegan options are available. Please note any dietary needs, including allergies, in your
registration. Food preparation is part of the program and knives will be used. In addition to
registration, a waiver must be completed in order to use the knives. A paper waiver is also
available upon request.”

Learn to Dance Like a Bridgerton

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Do you love the elegant dancing in your favorite period films and shows? Well, join us for an evening where you will learn how to dance like you’re a Bridgerton or Jane Austen character. Feel free to come dressed up in your favorite fancy wear or period costumes (jeans and t-shirts are fine, too, though).

Advanced registration is required.

Premier Health Mobile Screen Clinic

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Premier Health Mobile Screen Clinic

Mobile Clinic Health Screenings and Services

Our mobile unit provides:

Biometric screenings, covering a variety of key health indicators:

Blood pressure screenings

Lipid profile: Partial or full lipid panel tests are available. The partial panel is non-fasting and measures total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein and glucose levels. The full lipid profile also includes the measurement of low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides. Requires an eight- to 10-hour fast for accurate results.

Hemoglobin A1C non-fasting screenings for people with diabetes to measure blood glucose levels on average over three months. It also can be used to test non-diabetics who have a high blood sugar result.

Dayton at Work: “Jobs from A to Z”

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Yesterday my wife helped me hang “Jobs from A to Z” which will be in the 2nd floor gallery at @DaytonMetroLibrary until November 5th.

I started this series because the memory loss of my father-in-law Wally Willaman was making our time together difficult.  I hoped that we could avoid discussions of the past by having fun working on a project in the present.  It worked.  We had a ball.

I told Wally that when we finished our art would be in an exhibition,  thinking that would keep him interested in the project.  But I knew it was likely that we never would make it to the end.  Wally is 101, and I knew the project would take at least six months.

Well six months later we’ve made it all the way to “Z is for Zookeeper” and Wally’s still going strong.  And the work will be exhibited twice.  Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor has an active arts in healthcare program. They will display “Jobs from A to Z” from March 11 to May 31, 2024 in a gallery where thousands of people will walk by it each day.

But Ann Arbor is too far for Wally to travel, so Jayne Klose, the library’s Community Engagement Manager, helped us out.  She invited us to exhibit at Dayton Metro Library.

Wally and I hope people have as much fun viewing this art as we did making it.

 

DML and The Foodbank Announce Pantry Partner Locations

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The Dayton Metro Library has partnered with The Foodbank to become an official Pantry Partner location in Montgomery County, with ten select DML Branches (the Burkhardt, E.C. Doren, Huber Heights, Miamisburg, Northwest, Southeast, Trotwood, Vandalia, and West Branches, plus the Main Library) opening Partner Pantries on a monthly rotating schedule beginning Monday, October 17.

Adults in need of food assistance who live in Montgomery County will be eligible to stop into one of the Pantry Partner-designated Branch locations listed and pick up an emergency box. Patrons may visit a pantry once a month, must be 18 years of age or older, and need to bring a photo ID and proof of residency for Montgomery County (such as a utility bill or mail with their name and address).

The emergency boxes contain only food items. However, during DML’s collection drives, donations of personal products may be made, so patrons can request those at their pantry location and receive on a first come basis.

Pantry locations are listed below in alphabetical order. Their days of the week and times are listed as well:

 

  • Burkhardt Branch: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30-5:30 pm, 4704 Burkhardt Avenue, Dayton, 45403

 

  • Electra C. Doren Branch: 2nd Thursday of the month, 3:30-5:30 pm, 701 Troy Street, Dayton, 45404

 

  • Huber Heights Branch: 3rd Thursday of the month, 3:30-5:30 pm, 6106 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights, 45424

 

  • Main Library: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 3-5 pm, 215 East Third Street, Dayton, 45402

 

  • Miamisburg Branch: Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 pm, 545 East Linden Avenue, Miamisburg, 45324

 

  • Northwest Branch: 1st Monday of the month, 11 am-12 pm, and 4th Wednesday of the month, 11 am-12 pm, 2410 Philadelphia Drive, Dayton, 45406

 

  • Southeast Branch: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 11 am-12 pm, 21 Watervliet Avenue, Dayton, 45410

 

  • Trotwood Branch: 1st Wednesday of the month, 3-5 pm, 855 East Main Street, Trotwood, 45426

 

  • Vandalia Branch: Every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm, 330 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia, 45377

 

  • West Branch: 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:30 pm, 300 Abbey Avenue, Dayton, 45417

 

Patrons can visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Meals for Pantry Partner updates or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665 with questions. Additional information about The Foodbank’s other Pantry Partner agencies across their service area can be found at thefoodbankdayton.org/agencies.

Dayton Metro Library Bridges the Digital Divide with GET CONNECTED Program

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Dayton Metro Library is working to bridge the digital divide with Get Connected, an exciting new initiative made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and CARES Act funds. Get Connected will provide four months of FREE internet access to 800 local households in need. The program launches on January 5, 2021, and applications will be accepted through February 27, or until the 800 household maximum is reached.

 

“Not having home internet access is a real disadvantage in today’s world,” said Megan Cooper, DML Development Manager. “Students are trying to learn remotely, adults may be looking for work, and many households are struggling to make ends meet. Get Connected will help people get the home internet service they need.”

How does it work? Dayton Metro Library is the initial account holder of record. The Library will cover the cost of Spectrum broadband service and equipment for four months. After that time, participants may choose to transfer the service into their own name, or they may return the equipment and let the service end. Those who choose to transfer service may be eligible for reduced rates through Spectrum’s Internet Assist Program.

“Because Dayton Metro Library is the account holder of record, this program can benefit someone who has been locked out of internet service due to bad credit or past due bills,” said Cooper. 

Get Connected will benefit 800 households in the Dayton Metro Library service area. Applicants must be DML cardholders age 18 and older. To be eligible, households must be in the DML and Spectrum service areas, and not current Spectrum internet customers. Applications will be available starting January 5 at all DML locations; a printable application will be available at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/GetConnected.

 

“Dayton Metro Library is committed to building equity in the community,” said Tim Kambitsch, DML Executive Director. “This includes connecting patrons with support systems and increasing access to resources for minority, disadvantaged, and new residents. By providing free home internet access, we are breaking down barriers and providing an opportunity for people to continue affordable internet access into the future. This could positively impact a child’s success in school, an adult’s search for employment, or an older person’s abilty to stay connected with friends and family.”

 

Full program details are available at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/GetConnected. Complete an application at any branch of the Dayton Metro Library starting January 5. For more information, or to make arrangements to apply curbside, call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

 

Dayton Metro Library Announces Site of New Huber Heights Branch

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Dayton Metro Library will build a new freestanding Library to serve the Huber Heights community. The Huber Heights Branch, which will be part of the recently announced redevelopment of the Marion Plaza on Brandt Pike, is the capstone of Dayton Metro Library’s $187 million facilities upgrade, made possible by voter support of a bond issue in 2012.

 

“We appreciate the patience of our Huber Heights patrons as we worked to find the ideal site,” said Tim Kambitsch, DML Executive Director. “We are so pleased that the Library will be part of the Brandt Pike Revitalization Project, and we want to thank the City of Huber Heights for their leadership in making this location possible.”

 

The 27,000 square foot Huber Heights Library will be the second largest Branch in the Dayton Metro system, and an $11.8 million investment in the city.  LWC Inc., the architects of record for the Main Library in downtown Dayton, will design the building.

To launch the design work, the Library is holding a virtual Community Forum on Wednesday, December 9, 4:30-5:30 pm. The community is encouraged to participate. The online meeting will include a project update and the architects will gather feedback on localization opportunities and design values. The event link and password can be found on the Library’s website at DaytonMetroLibrary.org.

 

Dayton Metro Library Offers Curbside Service at All Locations

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Dayton Metro Library is now offering curbside pickup of reserved or requested materials. Curbside service is available at all Dayton Metro Library Branches and the Main Library, Tuesday through Friday, 3- 6pm and Saturday, 12 – 3pm. Bagged materials will be placed directly into vehicle trunks, or patrons can pick up their marked bag at the Library entrance.

 

Patrons may reserve items for themselves using the online catalog or call the Ask Me Line at 937-463-2665 to request materials they want to borrow. Borrowers will be notified via email, text or phone call when their items are ready, and should call the Ask Me Line to arrange for pickup. The items will be checked out to their account, then bagged for carryout at the location of their choice.

 

“We are eager to safely provide the books and other materials people want, while maintaining all health and safety guidelines,” said Deputy Director Rachel Gut.

 

Book drops are now open to accept returns as well. Borrowed Library materials must be placed directly into book drops or the return slot of the Automated Materials Handling machines at the newer Branch Libraries. Library staff will not directly accept returned materials. Items borrowed before March 13 had due dates extended to June 30.

“All returned materials will be quarantined for four days,” said Gut. “After the quarantine period, the items will be checked in and shelved, so they can be safely borrowed by other Library patrons.”

 

Library staff have received training on COVID-19 safety protocols. Staff wear protective face masks, wash hands frequently, wear gloves as needed, check their temperature prior to arriving at work, and follow established protocols for the safe handling of materials. Library buildings remain closed to the public at this time.

 

“In a recent poll, our patrons affirmed that what they miss and want most from their Library right now is access to the physical collection,” said Gut. “We are pleased to be able to offer that access with curbside service, but we look forward to a time when the public can browse our shelves once again.”


For more information about curbside service, or to request items to borrow, call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937-463-2665 or visit the online catalog atDaytonMetroLibrary.org. The Ask Me Line is now answered live Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Messages can be left at other times.

Library Poetry Contest Goes Digital

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Residents of Montgomery and adjoining counties are invited to enter the Dayton Metro Library Poetry Contest, April 1 through April 30. Anyone residing in Montgomery and surrounding counties (Miami, Greene, Warren, Preble) in these age categories: Teen (Grades 7-12) Adult (age 18-59 ) Older Adult (age 60+) is eligible to enter. There are also two junior categories: Grades 3-4 and Grades 5-6. This year, due to COVID-19’s impacts on Library service, entries will only be accepted through email.

Entries must be emailed to [email protected] no later than midnight on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Contest details and fillable entry form are available at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Poetry. Poems can be any subject but must be limited to one page, and only one poem per person. They will be judged by the editorial board of Mock Turtle Zine, an independent, nonprofit collaborative that promotes Dayton area writers and artists in both a print publication and online.

“The Library has hosted the Poetry Contest for many years, but this year we are asking everyone to enter through email,” said Julie Buchanan, Programming Manager. “We hope our contest can still provide a creative outlet for poets while they are spending more time at home. It’s also a great opportunity to fulfill an at-home school assignment,” said Buchanan.

Winners will receive Amazon gift cards. First Place is $100, Second Place $75, Third Place $50 in the Teen, Adult, and Older Adult Categories. Prizes for both junior categories will be Amazon gift cards of $50 for First Place, $35 for Second Place, and $25 for Third Place. First Place winners in all age categories will be published in an upcoming issue of Mock Turtle Zine.

For contest details, a printable entry form, and online entry, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Poetryor call (937) 463-2665.

Land Purchased for New Northmont Metro Library

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Dayton Metro Library has a signed purchase agreement for a six-acre parcel of land in Englewood to be the site of the new Northmont Branch Library.  Located on the south side of West National Road (US Route 40), the new Branch will be located adjacent to the Legacy at Cypress Point Health Campus, just north of Centennial Park’s baseball field.

 

The new Northmont Branch Library will be more than 50% larger than the current facility at the Englewood Government Center. The site is bordered on the north and the east by the bike path, and is conveniently accessible from Clayton, Englewood, and Union.

 

“The location is highly visible from National Road and centrally located to dense population areas in Englewood and Clayton,” said Tim Kambitsch, Executive Director of Dayton Metro Library.  “It is also well positioned to build on our partnerships with the Northmont City Schools, Sinclair Community College, and the YMCA.”

 

Dayton Metro Library looked at several locations along National Road, and explored co-locating on property owned by Northmont City School District.  Site studies determined that the property could not be configured to meet the needs of the Library while maintaining flexible options for potential future use by the school district.

 

Ruetschle Architects has been selected to design the new building.  Construction management services have been awarded to Shook Construction.

 

Design work will get underway in April.  Construction is anticipated to begin in spring, 2021, and take about one year for completion.

 

The new Library is made possible by a $187 million bond issue passed by Montgomery County voters in 2012.

Library presents TED Talks @ Lunch

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Dayton Metro Library’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee hosts a thought-provoking Brown Bag Lunch program on Wednesday, March 6, noon-1:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum, 215 E. Third Street. TED Talks @ Lunch features a screening of three short TED Talk videos on poverty and racial injustice issues, followed by a moderated discussion. The free program is open to the public.

 

Karin VanZandt, former TEDxDayton speaker and current Director of CareSource Life Services will be the moderator. The Library’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is dedicated to sharing varied perspectives and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.

 

“Our goal is to spread communication and dialogue both within and beyond the Library,” said Diane Farrell, Director of External Relations and Development. “Some HR Departments may count this as official training, so bring a lunch and spend an hour gaining insight into issues of diversity and inclusion that impact the workplace.”

 

12:00 p.m. – Gather and welcome

12:05-12:40 p.m. – Watch three curated TED Talks

12:40-1:00 p.m. – Discussion led by Karin VanZandt

 

For more information, call (937) 463-2665 or visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org.