Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.
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Dayton Metro Library offers PRIDE Month programs with multiple author events in June:
Author Panel with Meredith Doench, Kristen Lepionka, and EF Schraeder
Thursday, June 9, 5:30-7:30 pm
Main Library, Eichelberger Forum
Award-winning Ohio authors gather to discuss their writing process as LGBTQ+ mystery and horror genre writers, read excerpts from their books, and take questions from the audience. *The authors for this event may attend virtually.
Social Justice Speaker Series: Saeed Jones
Saturday, June 11, 2:30-3:30 pm
Main Library, Oehlers Great Reading Room
Jones will discuss their award-winning writing that often engages the questions and nuances of identity. This program sponsored by Dayton Metro Library’s Friends of the Library. A limited amount of books will be available for purchase and autographing, courtesy of Half Price Books.
About the Book with Sam Dorf
Tuesday, June 14, 6-8 pm
Main Library, Eichelberger Forum
Dr. Dorf will discuss researching notable Daytonian Natalie Clifford Barney, share stories from visiting archives from around the world, and address the challenges and rewards of writing LGBTQ history from archival sources.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/PRIDE or call the Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.