Event List

Featured Events

Valentine Beaded Heart

Kids Beaded Hearts

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a beaded Valentine for yourself or for a friend.  

Playdate

Playdate

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun playdate and meet new friends.

Thumb print hearts in clear acrylic magnets

Thumbprint Magnet Hearts

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this quick and easy memento. 

Valentine's Day Themed Bingo Cards

Valentine's Day Bingo

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm for some Valentine's Day Bingo. You might win a prize!

King Tut Head of Coffin

Homeschool: Murder Mystery of King Tut

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special homeschool event in the style of a Murder Mystery where we will work through the death of King Tut of Ancient Egypt.

Homeschool events happen on the second Wednesday of every month.

Lego Building

Homeschool Lego Building

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come test your building skills and hang out with other homeschoolers.  Are you a new homeschool family looking for other homeschool families to connect with?  Or have you been homeschooling for awhile, but are looking for something new?

A party all about CEREAL!

Cereal Party

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Painted Wooden Picture Frame

Kids Crafts: Picture Frames

Thursday, February 19, 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:

Meet us in the Event Room at 5pm to decorate your own picture frame with paint and other craft supplies.

silent book club

Silent Reading Night

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you ever miss the silent reading portion of grade school? New Bremen hosts their own Silent Book Club that is B.Y.O.B. (In this case, B.Y.O.B.

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Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
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. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

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, February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Cridersville
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. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

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

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 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 February is If the Creek Don't Rise by Leah Weiss.

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 February is If the Creek Don't Rise by Leah Weiss.

Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

auglaize county historical society logo

Historical Society Speaking Event

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a history buff or just interested in learning more about the place you live, the Auglaize County Historical Society has engaging stories for everyone.

 

 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Whether you are a history buff or just interested in learning more about the place you live, the Auglaize County Historical Society has engaging stories for everyone.

 

 

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Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room 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!

The book for February is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel  . Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
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 book for February is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel  . Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 1 at Wapakoneta-Central
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. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

Drop off your puzzles and get a ticket for each puzzle to swap the following week and get early access

Drop off Puzzle for Swap

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Person using a laptop

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 1 at Wapakoneta-Central
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. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

People reading while sitting side by side

Porch Talk Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
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 month we will be discussing Julie and Julie My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell

 

Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
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 month we will be discussing Julie and Julie My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell

 

Craft supplies

Family Night: Valentine Craft

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Family

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

Craft supplies

Family Night: Valentine Craft

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Family

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 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 February selection ins Good Material by Dolly Alderton.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
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 February selection ins Good Material by Dolly Alderton.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

Craft supplies

Family Night: Valentine Craft

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Family

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Afternoon Bingo Blitz

Afternoon Bingo Blitz

Wednesday, February 11, 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. 

Craft supplies

Ladies Hour

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Make a decorative Valentines Day tray using Dollar Tree items

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

Make a decorative Valentines Day tray using Dollar Tree items

pile of legos

Family Lego Night

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone

Join us for Family Lego Night in the Event Room at 5pm for an evening full of all things legos! We invite you to bring a lego creation from home, if you think you can get it here in in one piece.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Family Lego Night in the Event Room at 5pm for an evening full of all things legos! We invite you to bring a lego creation from home, if you think you can get it here in in one piece.

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. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 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 February selection is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library.

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 February selection is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library.

Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Stress Free Coloring

Adult Stress Free Coloring

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join this Stress Free Adult Coloring Program.  This program is also offered on Mon. Feb. 23rd at 5:00 pm.  This program    requires registration.

 

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

Join this Stress Free Adult Coloring Program.  This program is also offered on Mon. Feb. 23rd at 5:00 pm.  This program    requires registration.

 

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. 

financial education chalkboard sign

Financial Wellness: Home Ownership

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Get the skills and knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with your financial resources.

Join us at the Wapak Library for a talk on Home Ownership. 

Presented by Fifth Third Bank. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Get the skills and knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with your financial resources.

Join us at the Wapak Library for a talk on Home Ownership. 

Presented by Fifth Third Bank. 

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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True Crime Discussion Group

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Calling All True Crime Fans!

Do you love unraveling mysteries and diving deep into real-life cases? 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Calling All True Crime Fans!

Do you love unraveling mysteries and diving deep into real-life cases? 

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.