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As we begin to safely resume gathering and rediscovering all the great things downtown has to offer, we’re especially excited to get back to all the fun events we’ve missed so much!
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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Downtown Events Calendar
September 2022
Kaleidoscope of Butterflies Art Activity & Tree of Life Memorial
Color and decorate a butterfly -- a symbol of hope, growth, and change. And view the Tree of Life Memorial -- nine paintings done by local artists to represent the nine lives lost in the horrific Oregon District shooting on August 4,2019. The artworks were designed for people to write notes of remembrance and tack them onto the trees. The Kaleidoscope of Butterflies will build on this effort, allowing participants to reflect on the third anniversary of the local tragedy…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Kaleidoscope of Butterflies Art Activity & Tree of Life Memorial
Color and decorate a butterfly -- a symbol of hope, growth, and change. And view the Tree of Life Memorial -- nine paintings done by local artists to represent the nine lives lost in the horrific Oregon District shooting on August 4,2019. The artworks were designed for people to write notes of remembrance and tack them onto the trees. The Kaleidoscope of Butterflies will build on this effort, allowing participants to reflect on the third anniversary of the local tragedy…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Driver’s License Reinstatement Legal Help Clinic
Dayton Metro Library will host a free Driver’s License Reinstatement Legal Help Clinic on Friday September 30, from 1-5 pm, in the Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor. Patrons may meet with attorneys and local court professionals to discuss what may be prohibiting one from obtaining a license and approaches to license re-instatement. The Driver’s License Reinstatement Legal Help Clinic is a walk-in event, and assistance will be provided on a first come, first serve basis based on attorney availability. Volunteers from the…
Find out more »Check Out the Arts 2022
Dayton Metro Library, in partnership with Montgomery County, Culture Works, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Dayton Metro Library Foundation, is excited to announce that Check Out the Arts 2022 will be held at the Main Library, Friday, September 30, from 4-8 pm and Saturday, October 1, from 10 am-4 pm. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a variety of artistic performances from local creatives and arts organizations. Experience music, theater, dance, puppets, poetry, independent film, and…
Find out more »October 2022
Kaleidoscope of Butterflies Art Activity & Tree of Life Memorial
Color and decorate a butterfly -- a symbol of hope, growth, and change. And view the Tree of Life Memorial -- nine paintings done by local artists to represent the nine lives lost in the horrific Oregon District shooting on August 4,2019. The artworks were designed for people to write notes of remembrance and tack them onto the trees. The Kaleidoscope of Butterflies will build on this effort, allowing participants to reflect on the third anniversary of the local tragedy…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Check Out the Arts 2022
Dayton Metro Library, in partnership with Montgomery County, Culture Works, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Dayton Metro Library Foundation, is excited to announce that Check Out the Arts 2022 will be held at the Main Library, Friday, September 30, from 4-8 pm and Saturday, October 1, from 10 am-4 pm. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a variety of artistic performances from local creatives and arts organizations. Experience music, theater, dance, puppets, poetry, independent film, and…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Playtime for Families Around the World
Dayton Metro Library is hosting a new program, Playtime for Families Around the World, every Monday through October 31, from 10-11 am, in the Children’s Area of the Main Library. This unique program is specially designed for children from birth to five years of age and their caregivers who are non-native English-speaking patrons. Children will be able to enjoy playtime with a variety of activities offered, including multilingual storytimes and cultural events. Caregivers will be able to socialize while…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Playtime for Families Around the World
Dayton Metro Library is hosting a new program, Playtime for Families Around the World, every Monday through October 31, from 10-11 am, in the Children’s Area of the Main Library. This unique program is specially designed for children from birth to five years of age and their caregivers who are non-native English-speaking patrons. Children will be able to enjoy playtime with a variety of activities offered, including multilingual storytimes and cultural events. Caregivers will be able to socialize while…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Playtime for Families Around the World
Dayton Metro Library is hosting a new program, Playtime for Families Around the World, every Monday through October 31, from 10-11 am, in the Children’s Area of the Main Library. This unique program is specially designed for children from birth to five years of age and their caregivers who are non-native English-speaking patrons. Children will be able to enjoy playtime with a variety of activities offered, including multilingual storytimes and cultural events. Caregivers will be able to socialize while…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Playtime for Families Around the World
Dayton Metro Library is hosting a new program, Playtime for Families Around the World, every Monday through October 31, from 10-11 am, in the Children’s Area of the Main Library. This unique program is specially designed for children from birth to five years of age and their caregivers who are non-native English-speaking patrons. Children will be able to enjoy playtime with a variety of activities offered, including multilingual storytimes and cultural events. Caregivers will be able to socialize while…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Exhibit: Derechos Humanos
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host a special art exhibit in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Presented by SOS ART of Cincinnati, Derechos Humanos – Human Rights Portfolio of Woodcut Prints will be on display at the Main Library, in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson, Monday, September 26 – Saturday, October 29. This unique project is a collaboration between SOS ART and Taller Burro Press in Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists were challenged to create images and messages surrounding…
Find out more »Playtime for Families Around the World
Dayton Metro Library is hosting a new program, Playtime for Families Around the World, every Monday through October 31, from 10-11 am, in the Children’s Area of the Main Library. This unique program is specially designed for children from birth to five years of age and their caregivers who are non-native English-speaking patrons. Children will be able to enjoy playtime with a variety of activities offered, including multilingual storytimes and cultural events. Caregivers will be able to socialize while…
Find out more »November 2022
Property Fraud Alert & Veteran ID Card Services
Dayton Metro Library welcomes Montgomery County Recorder Brandon McClain to present Property Fraud Alert & Veteran ID Card Services, a program that guides patrons on how to sign up for each service. This program will be held at the following locations: Northwest Branch, Tuesday, September 20, 6 - 7 pm Miamisburg Branch, Saturday, October 1, 11 am - 12 pm Main Library, Conference Room 1B, 1st Floor, Tuesday, November 8, 7 - 8 pm The Fraud Alert Notification…
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