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| ENRICHMENT OPTIONS YS COMMUNITY LIBRARY The YS Community Library is open for students to check out books, and in- person events are scheduled each month. Book groups, play groups and other activities for youth are listed weekly in the “At the Library” column in the News and online at greenelibrary.info. Toys, games and computer access are also available to village students. Beginning in September,“Level Up!,” a free tutoring program for students, will be available Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. No registration is required, and stu- dents may drop in any time during the scheduled hours. Students with a library card also have access to the Spark Place makerspace, located at the Xenia Community Library, where they’ll find tools and technology for community members to share as they invent, build and create. Spark Place includes equipment like 3D scanners and printers, a button maker, sewing and embroidery machines, audio recording and editing software and hardware, laser cutters and engravers and more. Note that Xenia Community Library is currently being renovated, with completion set for early 2025. During much of the renova- tion, library services, including Spark Place, will still be accessible to patrons. For more information about Spark Place, visit greenelibrary.info/sparkplace or call 937736-7092; updates on renovation and changes to services will be available online at greenelibrary.info/xerenovation. The Greene County Library system also offers a variety of online educational resources for students from kindergarten through 12th grade via its website at greenelibrary.info . These include research databases, virtual libraries and arts and crafts resources. Resources include: • ArtistWorks — Learn to play an instrument, sing, or draw with self-paced video lessons from professional musicians and artists. For all ages, and beginner to intermediate skill levels. • Beanstack — Log reading and com- plete activities to earn online badges and other prizes. • Biography Reference Bank — Find profiles, images, obituaries, and full-text articles about notable individuals. • BookFlix: Video Storybooks — Classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction books, games and activities. • Driver Education Program — Prac- tice online for the written portion of the Ohio BMV driver’s license permit test. The program includes practice tests and handbooks for car, motorcycle and com- mercial drivers, and provides answers to more than 100 frequently asked ques- tions about getting a driver’s license in Ohio. • Gale Courses — Take a class with a professional instructor to strengthen your skills for work, school, or your favorite hobby. Courses are six weeks long, and a new session begins every month. • Hoopla 2.0 — Check out stream- ing movies, television shows, music and audiobooks and e-books and comics. • Oxford Research Encyclopedias — Read long-form overview articles written by leading scholars in dozens of subject areas. • Science Reference Center — Read encyclopedias, reference books, periodi- cals, and other sources covering a wide range of scientific fields. • Very Short Introductions — Dis- cover a new topic or subject with intel- ligent and serious introductions written by authors who are experts in their field. • World Book — Encyclopedias for students and families, including: Early World of Learning, World Book for Kids, Online World Book for Students, Online World Book Advanced and World Book Timelines. And more — visit greenelibrary.info/ online-resources for a complete list. Most online resources require a library card for access; library cards may be obtained in person from any Greene County Public Library location. For more information on the application process for a library card, visit greenelibrary.info/ get-a-card. JOHN BRYAN STORYBOOK TRAIL The John Bryan Storybook Trail was established in the summer of 2020 in John Bryan State Park through the com- bined efforts of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the Ohio Imagi- nation Library. The trail leads hikers of all ages through the woods on a half-mile loop trail. As hikers walk, they encounter an unfolding story on large panels along the path. The Storybook Trail at John Bryan is located adjacent to the park’s play- ground, as well as a parking lot and rest- rooms. The entrance to the trail features a Little Free Library, where park-goers can borrow and donate books. To contact John Bryan State Park, call Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS 2 O 2 3 – 2 4 S C HOO L G U I D E | 11 Continued on page 12 4 • Buyer’s Agent • Seller’s Agent • Relocation Specialist • First Time Home Buyer Specialist www.miamival leyultimate.com | 937-708-0559 CRAIG MESURE Sun–Fri 11–7; Sat 9–7 · 237 Xenia Ave · 937-767-8291 · www.currentcuisine.com Think Current Cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner. · Freshly-baked bread · International groceries & gourmet cheeses · Party trays · Birthday cakes · Catering · Breakfast sandwiches · Baked goods from scratch · Overstuffed sandwiches · Daily lunch specials · Freshly-made soups Little Art Theatre partner & supporter of The Wellness Center at Antioch College Orthodontic Specialists of Ohio James A. Tetz , D.M.D., inc. Change A Smile & Change A Life Have a GREAT school year! 937-324-5700 • TetzOrthodontics.com 2100 E. High St. (Suite 105), Governor’s Manor, 1st Floor Springfield, OH 45505 Join, Support or Volunteer! Yellow Springs non-profits deserve our attention and commitment. YellowSprings Community Library 937-352-4003 Your library can help! • Home collections • Online resources: e-books, music, databases and more • LEVEL UP tutoring & homework assistance FIND OUT MORE! VISIT www.greenelibrary.info Story Trail at Mills Lawn; Start at Walnut Street, near the school entrance. Paid for by the YELLOW SPRINGS L IBRARY ASSOCIAT ION P.O. Box 554, Yellow Springs