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Kids having fun

Outdoor Yoga Storytime

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! This week we will focus on the art of yoga!

RETRO VINYL SHARE AND SWAP

Vinyl Share and Swap with Harold Lambert

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
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Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
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Waynesfield resident and vinyl record enthusiast will be here spinning some of his favorites 

Anyone interested in coming to swap vinyls is welcome to attend

Kids having fun

Storytime Sing-Along with Brandon

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
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Join us for a Special Storytime, as we welcome Brandon Miller, Wapak's finest Guitarist and Singer.  Brandon will entertain us with fun children's songs, as we sing and dance along.   All are welcome to enjoy the fun!

Kids having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

painted rocks

Kids Rock Painting

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room to create your own Painted Rock at 5pm.

Kids having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

4th of july cupcake

Kids Cupcake Decorating: 4th of July Cupcakes

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 1pm to decorate your own cupcake for the 4th of July!

Canvas Painting

Canvas Painting for Kids

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own masterpiece on Canvas.  Requires Registration.

bleeding tissue paper

Kids Bleeding Tissue Paper Art

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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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 create your own piece of art using bleeding tissue paper. 

Kids having fun

Outdoor Dance Storytime with Kelly Hawk from The Dance Centre

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

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Coloring by #s for Adults

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun program of stress free Adult Coloring by #'s.  Also enjoy a cup of coffee and a cookie.  

Registration is Required.  

 

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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun program of stress free Adult Coloring by #'s.  Also enjoy a cup of coffee and a cookie.  

Registration is Required.  

 

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Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Help:

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice...

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Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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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Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at New Knoxville
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Help:

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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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Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at New Bremen
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Help:

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice...

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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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Adult Crafts: American Flag Clothespin Wreath

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a American Flag Clothespin Wreath.

Monthly adult crafts have two sessions available: Last Mondays of the month at 5:00 PM & the following Tuesdays at 1:00 PM

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

Come join us in making a American Flag Clothespin Wreath.

Monthly adult crafts have two sessions available: Last Mondays of the month at 5:00 PM & the following Tuesdays at 1:00 PM

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. 

Beginner Sourdough Class with E. Ann Baking Co.

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to learn the basics of making Sourdough Bread and go home with a starter of your very own!

 

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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn the basics of making Sourdough Bread and go home with a starter of your very own!

 

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. 

American Flag clothespin wreath

Adult Crafts: American Flag Clothespin Wreath

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making an American Flag Clothespin Wreath .

Monthly adult crafts have two sessions available: Last Mondays of the month at 5:00 PM & the following Tuesdays at 1:00 PM

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us in making an American Flag Clothespin Wreath .

Monthly adult crafts have two sessions available: Last Mondays of the month at 5:00 PM & the following Tuesdays at 1:00 PM

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. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Roaming Readers Walking Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Start the Summer Reading Challenge off right with this new walking book club!

Join us for a fun, no-pressure book discussion while we talk a walk around the walking path at Veteran's park.

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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Start the Summer Reading Challenge off right with this new walking book club!

Join us for a fun, no-pressure book discussion while we talk a walk around the walking path at Veteran's park.

People reading while sitting side by side

Minster Book Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

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Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club at Tower Park

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Outside at Cridersville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

art thief with painting

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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. 

art thief with painting

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at New Knoxville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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. 

art thief with painting

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Minster
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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Library Branch: Minster
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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. 

art thief with painting

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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. 

art thief with painting

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area at New Bremen
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

View Details
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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. 

art thief with painting

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

View Details
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Area at New Bremen
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The July selection is Intermezzo by Sally Rooney.  Copies are available at the library.  Also available on Libby

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Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The July selection is Intermezzo by Sally Rooney.  Copies are available at the library.  Also available on Libby

People reading while sitting side by side

Roaming Readers Walking Book Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Family

Start the Summer Reading Challenge off right with this new walking book club!

Join us for a fun, no-pressure book discussion while we talk a walk around the walking path at Veteran's park.

View Details
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Start the Summer Reading Challenge off right with this new walking book club!

Join us for a fun, no-pressure book discussion while we talk a walk around the walking path at Veteran's park.

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library at New Knoxville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The selection for July is Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.  Available as eBook and audiobook on Libby.  Not available on Hoopla.

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Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The selection for July is Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.  Available as eBook and audiobook on Libby.  Not available on Hoopla.

Independence Day

All Day
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

The Auglaize County Library System will be Closed for the holiday.   

Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Description:

The Auglaize County Library System will be Closed for the holiday.

 

Craft supplies

Diamond Dot Magnets

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn diamond dot painting with a simple starter project 

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn diamond dot painting with a simple starter project 

macramé keychain

Macramé Keychain

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Interested in learning more about macramé? This macramé keychain is a great beginner project. Although macramé may seem complicated, it's actually not. Anyone who can tie a knot can do macramé.

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

Interested in learning more about macramé? This macramé keychain is a great beginner project. Although macramé may seem complicated, it's actually not. Anyone who can tie a knot can do macramé.

People reading while sitting side by side

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This book group meets at area businesses. Check with the Library to find out where we're going next. Readers are welcome to patronize the businesses on their own dime. The book for July is Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis. 

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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This book group meets at area businesses. Check with the Library to find out where we're going next. Readers are welcome to patronize the businesses on their own dime. The book for July is Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Help:

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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.