Learn about U.S. Patents and the patent application process at a free program sponsored by the Dayton Metro Library. “An Introduction to Patenting Your Ideas” will be held 6-8 pm Tuesday, February 21, in the Main Library’s auditorium, 215 E. Third Street.

Presenters are Ran Raider, WSU Libraries’ Patent & Trademark Reference Specialist; David Siefert, Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Sinclair Community College; & Pat Newcomb from the Small Business Development Center at the Entrepreneur Center in Dayton. This program is free and open to the public. Advance registration is suggested but not required. Call the Dayton-Metro Library at 463-BOOK for more information or to register.