Event List

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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Event Details:

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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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
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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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Science Action Club: Bird Scouts

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. 

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. 

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. 

Series

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

Legos

Lego Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children

Lego Club is back!!!! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun after school activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small Lego kit will be given away each month!!

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Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
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Lego Club is back!!!! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun after school activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small Lego kit will be given away each month!!

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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Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Members of TAB must attend meetings on a regular basis.

Members are expected to participate in meeting conversations and contribute ideas.

Members must have a valid e-mail account that is checked regularly.

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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Members of TAB must attend meetings on a regular basis.

Members are expected to participate in meeting conversations and contribute ideas.

Members must have a valid e-mail account that is checked regularly.

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. 

Science action club bird emblem

Science Action Club: Bird Scouts

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. 

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. 

Series

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

Science action club bird emblem

Science Action Club: Bird Scouts

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. 

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. 

Series

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

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins 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. 

Science action club bird emblem

Science Action Club: Bird Scouts

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. 

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. 

Series

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

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. 

 

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Volunteen/Voluntween

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2025!

If you:

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2025!

If you:

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. 

Series

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

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins 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. 

Craft supplies

Teen/Tween Craft: "Bad Art"

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Come let your creativity out and make "bad art" with us! This craft is for ages 10 - 18 years old.

Upcoming
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Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come let your creativity out and make "bad art" with us! This craft is for ages 10 - 18 years old.

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. 

air dry clay creations

Air Dry Clay Creations

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Bring your imagination down to our Event Room at 3pm to create your own air dry clay creation! Registration required!

Upcoming
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination down to our Event Room at 3pm to create your own air dry clay creation! Registration required!

Craft supplies

Paint a Canvas Bag

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Teens paint a cute canvas tote bag for summer or school!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens paint a cute canvas tote bag for summer or school!

wands made out of hot glue

Colorful Wand Making

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone

Discover the magic within you and join us in creating you own colorful wand! Using your imagination, come transform a plain chopstick into something magical and uniquely you. 

Upcoming
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the magic within you and join us in creating you own colorful wand! Using your imagination, come transform a plain chopstick into something magical and uniquely you. 

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. 

truck

Touch a Truck

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

We're bringing back a well loved event, our Touch a Truck! We will have a Cheeseman semi, a firetruck, a police truck just to name couple!

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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

We're bringing back a well loved event, our Touch a Truck! We will have a Cheeseman semi, a firetruck, a police truck just to name couple!

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.

Chihuly inspired scuplture

Chihuly Inspired Sculpture-Shrinky Dinks

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Come and join us in making a Dale Chihuly-inspired art project. We will use Shrinky Dinks, to create a one-of-a-kind art piece. 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and join us in making a Dale Chihuly-inspired art project. We will use Shrinky Dinks, to create a one-of-a-kind art piece. 

volunteer at the library sign

Volunteen/Voluntween

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2025!

If you:

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2025!

If you:

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. 

Series

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

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

View Details
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins 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. 

lady and girl doing a science experiment

"Adventure of the Missing Color" - Science Heroes

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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. 

lady and girl doing a science experiment

"Adventure of the Missing Color" - Science Heroes

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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. 

anime characters

Anime Night

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Join other tweens and teens for a fun night of anime and manga. Material viewed will be TV14 or lower.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other tweens and teens for a fun night of anime and manga. Material viewed will be TV14 or lower.

lady and girl doing a science experiment

"Adventure of the Missing Color" - Science Heroes

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Library at New Knoxville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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. 

bad art night supplies

Bad Art Night

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Children, Family, Everyone

Feeling Creative? Come and make the "worst" art piece imaginable! Participants will have access to a pile of ridiculous art and craft supplies.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling Creative? Come and make the "worst" art piece imaginable! Participants will have access to a pile of ridiculous art and craft supplies.

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. 

fox in the grass

"Foxes in Folklore" - Ohio Canid Center

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family, Everyone

The intelligence and cunning of a fox is unmatched! Learn about how they are viewed in cultures all over the world through literature, movies, and more, featuring a real life FOX animal ambassador. 

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Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

The intelligence and cunning of a fox is unmatched! Learn about how they are viewed in cultures all over the world through literature, movies, and more, featuring a real life FOX animal ambassador. 

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.