Event List

Featured Events

Drop in Craft

All Day 8/4 - 8/29
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Art Display

Art Display by Rick Shaffer

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in and look at the Art work Display by Rick Shaffer.  His beautiful display of Canvas Paintings and Painted Saw Blades are Amazing!

baby on tummy with toys

Tummy Time for Infants and Caregivers

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by Stephanie Rahe, SLP/IBCLC. Bring a small blanket for your baby to lay on.

Ages - Newborn - crawling

 

Craft supplies

Kids Craft Night: Paper Fall Garland

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to create your own fall decoration to hang up? If so, meet us in the Event Room at 5pm to create your own Paper Fall Garland! Please be sure to register as space is limited!

baby on tummy with toys

Tummy Time for Infants and Caregivers

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by Stephanie Rahe, SLP/IBCLC. Bring a small blanket for your baby to lay on.

Ages - Newborn - crawling

 

Crochet Plants with Alyssa

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to crochet beautiful house plants with Alyssa! With step-by-step easy to follow instructions and one on one help available, even beginners can learn this craft with ease. Yarn and hooks provided. 

Diamond Art Coasters

Adult Diamond Art Coasters

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon designing your Diamond Art Coaster.  This program requires registration and is also offered on Monday Sept. 22 at 5:00 pm.

baby on tummy with toys

Tummy Time for Infants and Caregivers

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by Stephanie Rahe, SLP/IBCLC. Bring a small blanket for your baby to lay on.

Ages - Newborn - crawling

 

Kids coloring

Coloring and Cookies

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on your day off of school for some fun coloring and cookies.  Bring your friends!

bingo card

Kids Fall Bingo

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet us in the Event Room at 5:30pm for a few rounds of Fall themed bingo for a chance to win a prize! 

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Library Closed - Software Upgrade

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All Branches

All library locations will be closed for a software upgrade.

Closing
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All library locations will be closed for a software upgrade.

Labor Day

All Day
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

The Auglaize County Public 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 Public Library System will be Closed for the holiday.

Wood slices painted to resemble pumpkins

DIY Wood Slice Pumpkins

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Family, Everyone

Join us as we celebrate fall by making some DIY home decor! We will use wood slices to make our own pumpkins to display in the home.

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

Join us as we celebrate fall by making some DIY home decor! We will use wood slices to make our own pumpkins to display in the home.

Disclaimer(s)

Disability Accommodations

If you think you might need any special accommodations, please list them below. If you have any questions related to accommodations, please contact the event administrator.

First Come, First Served

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

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. 

backpack charms

Teen/Tween Craft Night: Beaded Backpack Charms

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Join us for Teen/Tween Craft Night in the Event Room at 4pm to make your own Beaded Backpack Charm! Registration is required! 

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

Join us for Teen/Tween Craft Night in the Event Room at 4pm to make your own Beaded Backpack Charm! Registration is 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. 

Wood slices painted to resemble pumpkins

DIY Wood Slice Pumpkins

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New Bremen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School

Join us as we celebrate fall by making some DIY home decor! We will use wood slices to make our own pumpkins to display in the home.

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

Join us as we celebrate fall by making some DIY home decor! We will use wood slices to make our own pumpkins to display in the home.

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

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

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. 

Crochet Plants with Alyssa

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth

Learn to crochet beautiful house plants with Alyssa! With step-by-step easy to follow instructions and one on one help available, even beginners can learn this craft with ease. Yarn and hooks provided. 

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

Learn to crochet beautiful house plants with Alyssa! With step-by-step easy to follow instructions and one on one help available, even beginners can learn this craft with ease. Yarn and hooks provided. 

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.

Disability Accommodations

If you think you might need any special accommodations, please list them below. If you have any questions related to accommodations, please contact the event administrator.

First Come, First Served

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

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. 

Crochet Plants with Alyssa

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Bremen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth

Learn to crochet beautiful house plants with Alyssa! With step-by-step easy to follow instructions and one on one help available, even beginners can learn this craft with ease. Yarn and hooks provided. 

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

Learn to crochet beautiful house plants with Alyssa! With step-by-step easy to follow instructions and one on one help available, even beginners can learn this craft with ease. Yarn and hooks provided. 

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, September 17, 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. 

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. 

Write a Scary Story

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Do you love to write? Do you love scary stories? Come join us for a night of writing exercised and sharing ideas! We will talk about what makes a compelling story and other tips and tricks.

Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Do you love to write? Do you love scary stories? Come join us for a night of writing exercised and sharing ideas! We will talk about what makes a compelling story and other tips and tricks.

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

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Write a Scary Story

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Bremen
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Do you love to write? Do you love scary stories? Come join us for a night of writing exercised and sharing ideas! We will talk about what makes a compelling story and other tips and tricks.

Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Do you love to write? Do you love scary stories? Come join us for a night of writing exercised and sharing ideas! We will talk about what makes a compelling story and other tips and tricks.

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. 

Barbie turned into a zombie

Zombie Barbies

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Join us as we get our hands dirty and make some spooky Zombie Barbie dolls for Halloween!

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

Join us as we get our hands dirty and make some spooky Zombie Barbie dolls for Halloween!

Pumpkin Painting

Pumpkin Painting for Kids

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Pre-Teens, Children

Join your friends and paint a decorative pumpkin.  This program requires registration.

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

Join your friends and paint a decorative pumpkin.  This program requires registration.

Craft supplies

Teen/Tween Craft: DIY Fantasy Map

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Join us upstairs at the library for the popular book-tok trend, DIY Fantasy Maps. This program is for grades 5-12. Registration is required.

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

Join us upstairs at the library for the popular book-tok trend, DIY Fantasy Maps. This program is for grades 5-12. Registration is 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. 

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, October 15, 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. 

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. 

string art with halloween images

Halloween Inspired String Art

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School

Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween string art craft! This craft is a super simple and fabulous first-timer string art project.  This craft is for ages 14 to 18 and over. Enjoy making a cute and whimsical Halloween decoration.

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

Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween string art craft! This craft is a super simple and fabulous first-timer string art project.  This craft is for ages 14 to 18 and over. Enjoy making a cute and whimsical Halloween decoration.

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, November 19, 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. 

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. 

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
All Branches

All locations of the Auglaize County Library will be closed for the holiday.

Closing
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All Branches
Description:

All locations of the Auglaize County Library will be closed for the holiday.

Christmas Eve

All Day
All Branches

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
All Branches
Description:

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
All Branches
Description:

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Closing Early - New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

New Year's Day - All libraries closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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Martin Luther King Day - All libraries closed

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All Branches
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