Event List

Featured Events

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!

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.  

Two crocheted cup cozies with hearts in alternating pinks

Crochet with Alyssa

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Alyssa with a step-by-step crochet project that is sure to keep your heart warm. Beginner friendly.

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.

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!

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. 

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?

pile of legos

Family Lego Night

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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.

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crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

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. 

picture of book folding

Adult Crafts: Book Art

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making Book Art. 

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 Book Art. 

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. 

tai chi

Tai Chi for Diabetes Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

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

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

tai chi

Tai Chi for Diabetes Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

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

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

People reading while sitting side by side

Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

Friday, May 1, 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 May is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. 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 May is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, May 4, 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...

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. 

Watercolor with Joan

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

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

People reading while sitting side by side

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

Monday, May 4, 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 May is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

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 May is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

Walking Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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. 

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. 

crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

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. 

tai chi

Tai Chi for Diabetes Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

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

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

tai chi

Tai Chi for Diabetes Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

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

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

Wrapped books

Ladies Hour-Blind Date With a Book Bingo

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come play bingo and win a wrapped book!!

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

Come play bingo and win a wrapped book!!

People reading while sitting side by side

Porch Talk Book Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, May 11, 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 May selection is Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.  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 May selection is Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

Walking Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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. 

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. 

crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

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. 

tai chi

Tai Chi for Diabetes Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

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

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

tai chi

Tai Chi for Diabetes Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

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

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

tin can pocket planter craft

Adult Crafts: Tin Can Pocket Planter

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a Tin Can Pocket Planter.

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 Tin Can Pocket Planter.

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. 

The Cottage Crumb

Mini Cakes by The Cottage Crumb

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Join Lisa, owner of The Cottage Crumb, located right here in Cridersville as she shares about starting a mini cake business in her home. You will sample one of her delicious flavors, along with decorating your own mini cake to take home.

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

Join Lisa, owner of The Cottage Crumb, located right here in Cridersville as she shares about starting a mini cake business in her home. You will sample one of her delicious flavors, along with decorating your own mini cake to take home.

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.

One Per Household

This craft is limited to one per craft per household.

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, May 18, 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 May selection is Throne Of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.  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 May selection is Throne Of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library. 

Walking Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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. 

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. 

crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

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.