Event List

Featured Events

baby on belly doing painting

Tummy Time Painting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Corner at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Storytime Corner
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm for a fun keepsake made by your baby having some old fashioned tummy time! Paint should stay contained, but just in case wear something that you aren't worried about getting paint in on.

Records painted with various sunsets

Sip and Paint

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we SIP (hot cocoa) and PAINT (vinyl records)! 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime with special guest Police Chief Motter

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's welcome our special guest, Waynesfield Police Chief Nathan Motter!

Clay Snowmen

Homeschool: "How It's Made" Pottery

Wednesday, January 14, 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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special homeschool event where we will learn about pottery in a special episode of "How It's Made". After watching the episode, we will make our own air-dry clay creations of snowmen!

Colored Pencils

Winter Pictionary for Kids

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for some Winter Themed Pictionary for Winter Reading!

Drawing of Hot Chocolate

Sketches and Snacks: Winter

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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 5pm for a Winter themed Sketches and Snacks. We will be drawing for the first half, and if you'd like to color your creation, we will have supplies out for the second half of class. 

Two young ladies sitting at low tea in a garden

Tea Party

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Hot Tea month with a Tea Party featuring samples of hot tea as well as hot cocoa and snacks. Dressing up is encouraged but not required. 

learn about coffee, try some late art and maybe take a bag of coffee home

All About Latte

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Puzzle Pieces

Puzzle Day

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, High School, Pre-Teens, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

We are celebrating National Puzzle Day!  Come celebrate with us by doing a fun puzzle.  Fun for any age!

Heart Dream Catchers

Kids Crafts: Heart Dream Catchers

Thursday, January 29, 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 make your own heart dream catchers!

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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.

Upcoming
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.

 

Upcoming
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. 

true crime logo

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. 

Sourdough bread ingredients

Beginner Sourdough Class with E. Ann Baking Co.

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Beginner Sourdough Class with E. Ann Baking Co. 

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

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

Beginner Sourdough Class with E. Ann Baking Co. 

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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 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. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community 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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Upstairs 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. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Upstairs
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. 

Stress Free Coloring

Adult Stress Free Coloring

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of Adult Stress Free Coloring.  This program is also offered on Thurs. Feb. 19th at 1:00 pm.  This    program requires registration.

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

Join us for an evening of Adult Stress Free Coloring.  This program is also offered on Thurs. Feb. 19th at 1:00 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. 

bracelet on wrist

Adult Crafts: Bezel Pendant Bracelet

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a Bezel Pendant Bracelet.

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

 

Upcoming
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 Bezel Pendant Bracelet.

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. 

silent book club

Silent Reading Night

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

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.

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.

bracelet on wrist

Adult Crafts: Bezel Pendant Bracelet

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a Bezel Pendant Bracelet. 

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

Upcoming
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 Bezel Pendant Bracelet. 

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. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 25, 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?

People reading while sitting side by side

Minster Book Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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!

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!

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. 

Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 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!

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!

adoption poster

Paws-itively Purr-fect Adoption Event with The Auglaize County Humane Society

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Family

Meet adorable furry friends! The Auglaize County Humane Society is bringing some cats and dogs to the library for the purr-fect Friday! Learn about the mission of the Humane Society and meet some of their adoptable cats and dogs!

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

Meet adorable furry friends! The Auglaize County Humane Society is bringing some cats and dogs to the library for the purr-fect Friday! Learn about the mission of the Humane Society and meet some of their adoptable cats and dogs!

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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
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...

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

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.

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

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

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.

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, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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...

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

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.

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, March 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 March is The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone.

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 March is The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone.

People reading while sitting side by side

Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

Friday, March 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 March is State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. 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 March is State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Monday, March 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...

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

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.