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Featured Events

How It's Made

How It's Made: Pizza

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
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Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to learn how pizza are made. We will have some yummy pizza for you to try. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Group. 

how its made

How It's Made: Krave Ice Cream

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
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Join us for a special How It's Made in our Event Room at 5pm. We will have Dena Wireman, from Krave Creamery, back to show us how they make their yummy ice cream. We will have some samples for you to try out.

Kids having fun

Homeschool Library Lab

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
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Event Details:

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 to add to your routine?

Drawing

"Let's Draw" with Snacks

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
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Come Draw with us and enjoy a snack.

homeschool kids trivia

Homeschool Kids Trivia

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come test your knowledge and hang out with other homeschoolers with a few rounds of kids trivia in the Event Room at 1:30pm. You may even win prize! Snacks provided!

SUMMER READING KICK OFF!

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library at Minster
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Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity
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Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Challenge, "Color Our World".  We'll have crafts, games, face painting, balloons, and snacks.  Come and enjoy the fun!

Kick-Off Party

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
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Join us for our Summer Reading Kick- Off Party from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.  Bring your friends for some outside games, face painting, and fun.  We will have staff on hand to chat with and help you get registered for Summer Reading.

Kids having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 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! 

Hobbies

Hobby Exhibit by Barb Selby

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
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Looking for a Fun Hobby? Check out the beautiful handiwork of friend and neighbor Barb Selby at Cridersville Library.  She will be displaying afghans, paintings, potato chip scarfs, kitchen towels and jewelry all made by Barb.

Make Your Own Surrealism Trinket Tray

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Knoxville
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Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Explore our Summer Reading theme of "Color Our World," as we make Trinket Trays out of air-dry clay inspired by Surrealism artist Salvador Dali. Use this tray in your home to store your treasures.

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Flower Painting

Flower Painting-Adult Craft

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in sharing your talent of painting.  Enjoy making your own flower painting.  This Adult Craft is also offered on May 19th at 5:00 pm.  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 in sharing your talent of painting.  Enjoy making your own flower painting.  This Adult Craft is also offered on May 19th at 5:00 pm.  Registration is required.

 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Monday, May 19, 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...

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Register Now
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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. 

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Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Open
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

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 the Tech Guru

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
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. 

Flower Painting

Flower Painting-Adult Craft

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in sharing your talent of painting.  Enjoy making your own flower painting.  This Adult Craft is also offered on May 15th at 1:00 pm.  Registration is required.

 

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

Join us in sharing your talent of painting.  Enjoy making your own flower painting.  This Adult Craft is also offered on May 15th at 1:00 pm.  Registration is required.

 

vase with pressed flowers

Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Vase

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a pressed flower vase or votive.

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

Upcoming
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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 pressed flower vase or votive.

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. 

Walking Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Family

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. 

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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
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. 

vase with pressed flowers

Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Vase

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a Pressed Flower Vase or Votive .

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

Upcoming
View Details
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 a Pressed Flower Vase or Votive .

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

Porch Talk Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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's title for Porch Talk will be 

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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's title for Porch Talk will be 

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 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: Meeting Room
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!

Memorial 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. 

 

Walking Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Family

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. 

View Details
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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...

Open
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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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...

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at New Knoxville
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

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

Minster Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 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!

Drop In Craft - Washi Tape Bookmarks

All Day 6/2 - 6/6
Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Stop in the library during open hours and make a bookmark!

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Library Branch: Minster
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in the library during open hours and make a bookmark!

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

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

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Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 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. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
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. 

Stained Glass Plant Stakes Class for Adults

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Don’t miss this opportunity to craft something unique and memorable in our Stained Glass Workshop! Perfect for beginners and groups looking for a fun, artistic experience without the need to invest in tools.

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

Don’t miss this opportunity to craft something unique and memorable in our Stained Glass Workshop! Perfect for beginners and groups looking for a fun, artistic experience without the need to invest in tools.

Disclaimer(s)

One Per Household

This craft is limited to one per craft per household.

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
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. 

diamond art painting

Learn to Diamond Paint

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to make visually dazzling art that will shimmer and sparkle. Diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Diamond painting is truly a creative way to lower stress.

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

Learn how to make visually dazzling art that will shimmer and sparkle. Diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Diamond painting is truly a creative way to lower stress.

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, June 3, 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 June read is LIes And Weddings by Kevin Kwan

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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 June read is LIes And Weddings by Kevin Kwan

People reading while sitting side by side

Roaming Readers Walking Book Club

Tuesday, June 3, 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.