Event List

Featured Events

Kids No Bake Cooking Class: Apple Donuts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to make your own yummy no bake apple donuts! Registration required!

Kids No Bake Cooking Class: Apple Donuts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to make your own yummy no bake apple donuts! Registration required!

Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol

Paw Patrol Craft Night

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room for your toddlers to make a Paw Patrol foam craft while watching Paw Patrol.

Each toddler will be able to make both a Chase craft and a Marshall Craft.

Wrapped books

Ladies Hour-Blind Date With a Book Bingo

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come play bingo and win a wrapped book!!

Science lab with microscopes, beakers, and test tubes

Homeschool: Science/Discovery

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Science/Discovery themed Homeschool event. We will be doing different science experiments to create a hands-on experience for kids.

Homeschool events happen the second Wednesday of each month.

Bird House with paint brush

Kids Crafts: Bird Houses

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to paint and decorate your own bird houses.

monarch butterfly on an orange flower

Summer Reading Kick Off Party with The BUGMAN

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity, Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off Summer Reading with Mike Berman the BUG MAN! We will learn about different bugs including ones that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. After the presentation, KONA ICE will be available as well as a craft.

Blue pencil on top of white notepad

Creative Writing

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

Dinosaur Party

Summer Reading Dinosaur Kick-Off Celebration

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for our 2026 Summer Reading Dinosaur Celebration from 3:00-5:00 pm.  Bring your friends to get your face painted and meet some of our Amazing Dinosaurs.  Hotdogs and cookies will be provided.  Come join the fun.

Movie reel

Dinosaur themed Movie

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading theme of Unearth A Story, with a series of Dinosaur themed movies! Watch new films, and revisit the classics throughout the month of June. 

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Watercolor with Joan

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Bremen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School

Joan joins us again to teach an amazing watercolor class. This is the perfect girls night out! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Joan joins us again to teach an amazing watercolor class. This is the perfect girls night out! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Legos

Lego Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children

Lego Club is back!!!! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun after school activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small Lego kit will be given away each month!!

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Lego Club is back!!!! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun after school activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small Lego kit will be given away each month!!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

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Art Sparks!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Get a little messy while learning something new! 

Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make our own works of art based on what we have learned.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a little messy while learning something new! 

Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make our own works of art based on what we have learned.

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

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Creative Writing

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Walking Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Dinosaur

Dinosaur Coloring Day for Kids

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family

Help us decorate our walls for Summer Reading with your favorite dinosaur.  Pick out your favorite dinosaur, color it and hang it in the Library on display.  

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us decorate our walls for Summer Reading with your favorite dinosaur.  Pick out your favorite dinosaur, color it and hang it in the Library on display.  

touch a truck flyer

2026 Summer Reading Kick-Off Event-Touch a Truck

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

We're bringing back a well loved event, our Touch a Truck! We will have a Cheeseman semi, a firetruck, a police truck just to name couple!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

We're bringing back a well loved event, our Touch a Truck! We will have a Cheeseman semi, a firetruck, a police truck just to name couple!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

touch a truck

2026 Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Touch a Truck

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Join us for our Touch a Truck event! We will have a firetruck, a police car, and an ambulance to name a few! Meet us in the parking lot at the Minster Library at 2pm to get up close and personal with the trucks!

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for our Touch a Truck event! We will have a firetruck, a police car, and an ambulance to name a few! Meet us in the parking lot at the Minster Library at 2pm to get up close and personal with the trucks!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

volunteer at the library sign

Volunteen/Voluntween

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

If you:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

If you:

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Series

By signing up for the first session, you're signing up for all sessions in this series.

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

glass of soda with cold foam and a slice of lime

Dirty Soda Bar

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens

Drop in between 1pm and 3 pm and make a dirty soda from our soda bar. This is a first come first served event as supplies will be limited for ages 12 and up.

Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Drop in between 1pm and 3 pm and make a dirty soda from our soda bar. This is a first come first served event as supplies will be limited for ages 12 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

This craft is first come, first serve as long as supplies last.

Food Allergens

This event will use ingredients with common allergens such as wheat, dairy, nuts, and eggs; please take this into consideration before registering. 

The library is not responsible in case of food allergen reactions; please use your own discretion when deciding to attend this event.

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

bug safari logo

Science Action Club: Bug Safari

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Blue pencil on top of white notepad

Creative Writing

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

books made out of bricks

Book Brick for the Garden

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Everyone

Turn ordinary bricks into charming book-themed garden décor. Perfect for book lovers and garden enthusiasts alike!

If you have a specific book in mind, stop in and talk to Sarah. 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn ordinary bricks into charming book-themed garden décor. Perfect for book lovers and garden enthusiasts alike!

If you have a specific book in mind, stop in and talk to Sarah. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Walking Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Dinosaur Magnets

Dinosaur Magnets with Snacks for Kids

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Youth, Children

Enjoy an morning of creativity by coloring your own Dinosaur Magnet and enjoying a delicious snack.  Registration is Required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an morning of creativity by coloring your own Dinosaur Magnet and enjoying a delicious snack.  Registration is Required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

This event will use ingredients with common allergens such as wheat, dairy, nuts, and eggs; please take this into consideration before registering. 

The library is not responsible in case of food allergen reactions; please use your own discretion when deciding to attend this event.

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

worms in someone's hand

Build a Worm Hotel

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Learn about our awesome decomposer friend, the worm, and its importance in soil ecosystems by building a worm hotel!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about our awesome decomposer friend, the worm, and its importance in soil ecosystems by building a worm hotel!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

building LEGOs

Lego Dino Habitat Challenge

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children

Bring your imagination to the library and build a LEGO habitat for your favorite dinosaur! Creations will be displayed in the library during Summer Reading. This program is for kids and teens/tweens in kindergarten-12th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination to the library and build a LEGO habitat for your favorite dinosaur! Creations will be displayed in the library during Summer Reading. This program is for kids and teens/tweens in kindergarten-12th.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Afternoon Bingo Blitz

Afternoon Bingo Blitz

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for afternoon bingo downstairs at the library!  

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for afternoon bingo downstairs at the library!  

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

volunteer at the library sign

Volunteen/Voluntween

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

If you:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

If you:

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Series

By signing up for the first session, you're signing up for all sessions in this series.

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

bug safari logo

Science Action Club: Bug Safari

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events.