Event List

Featured Events

two ladies sitting in a garden drinking tea and having snacks

Tea Party

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity, Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we reschedule our Tea Party from January, featuring samples of hot tea as well as hot cocoa and snacks. Dressing up is encouraged but not required. 

Herd of Elephants

Homeschool: All About Animals

Wednesday, March 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 where we will learn about different animals by watching an episode of National Geographic Kids. After watching the episode, we will be playing a few rounds of zoo bingo!

Children's books in a stack

Storytime with Police Chief Mike

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Event Details:

New Bremen police Chief Mike Skinner is our Storytime special guest! 

Bluey's Family

Bluey Paint Party

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room for a Bluey Paint Party! Each toddler will get a blank canvas and do a paint free for all. While painting, they will get to watch an episode of Bluey!

Senior Citizens playing cards

The More You Know-Auglaize County Council on Aging

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Robert Warren director of Auglaize County Council on Aging and assistant director Eric Hagen will be here to talk about the ACCA and what they offer to seniors in our county. This will be a very informative event please plan to attend. 

Painted Flower Pots

Kids Crafts: Flower Pots

Thursday, March 19, 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 paint your own flower pots!

Pop cycle stick fence with felt bunny and fabric flowers

DIY Easter Decor

All Day 3/23
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Spring and make this cute bunny craft

Easter Egg Painted Rocks

Easter Egg Painted Rocks

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some Easter Fun!!  Paint your Easter Egg Rocks.

Playdate

Playdate

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

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crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

Open
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. 

art spark logo

Art Sparks!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Get a little messy while learning something new! 

Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make our own works of art based on what we have learned.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a little messy while learning something new! 

Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make our own works of art based on what we have learned.

pot of gold craft pic

Kids Craft Night: Pot of Gold

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to make a decoration to hang up for St. Patrick's Day, your own pot of gold! Registration required!

Open
Registration Required
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 to make a decoration to hang up for St. Patrick's Day, your own pot of gold! Registration required!

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. 

Bluey's Family

Bluey Paint Party

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Join us in the Event Room for a Bluey Paint Party! Each toddler will get a blank canvas and do a paint free for all. While painting, they will get to watch an episode of Bluey!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room for a Bluey Paint Party! Each toddler will get a blank canvas and do a paint free for all. While painting, they will get to watch an episode of Bluey!

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. 

crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

Open
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. 

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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. 

Easter Plaque

Adult Easter Craft

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an afternoon of fun creating your Easter craft.  This program requires registration and is also offered on Mon. March 23rd from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.  

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

Join us for an afternoon of fun creating your Easter craft.  This program requires registration and is also offered on Mon. March 23rd from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.  

Painted Flower Pots

Kids Crafts: Flower Pots

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Meet us in the Event Room at 5pm to paint your own flower pots!

Waitlist
Registration Required
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 paint your own flower pots!

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. 

Pop cycle stick fence with felt bunny and fabric flowers

DIY Easter Decor

All Day
New Bremen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Join us as we celebrate Spring and make this cute bunny craft

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Spring and make this cute bunny craft

Easter plaque

Adult Easter Plaque

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

Join us for a fun evening while you create your own Easter craft.  This program requires registration and is also offered on Thurs. March 19th from 1:00-2:00 pm.

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

Join us for a fun evening while you create your own Easter craft.  This program requires registration and is also offered on Thurs. March 19th from 1:00-2:00 pm.

crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Open
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. 

Watercolor Painting with Joan Novotny

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making a Watercolor Painting with Joan Novotny.

 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us in making a Watercolor Painting with Joan Novotny.

 

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. 

Hoppy Easter pic

Sketches and Snacks: Easter

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm for an Easter themed Sketches and Snacks. We will draw for the first half, and if you would like to stay to color your creations we will do that the second half of our class.

Open
Registration Required
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 an Easter themed Sketches and Snacks. We will draw for the first half, and if you would like to stay to color your creations we will do that the second half of our class.

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.

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. 

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library for a craft, games, food, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! This program is perfect for children in preschool through 3rd grade and requires registration for each child.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a craft, games, food, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! This program is perfect for children in preschool through 3rd grade and requires registration for each child.

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.

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. 

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library for a craft, games, food, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! This program is perfect for children in preschool through 3rd grade and requires registration for each child.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a craft, games, food, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! This program is perfect for children in preschool through 3rd grade and requires registration for each child.

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.

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. 

Easter Egg Painted Rocks

Easter Egg Painted Rocks

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children

Join us for some Easter Fun!!  Paint your Easter Egg Rocks.

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

Join us for some Easter Fun!!  Paint your Easter Egg Rocks.

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. 

painted lorax face

Family Craft Fork Painted Lorax

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Paint a Lorax using forks

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

Paint a Lorax using forks

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.

carrot button art on a board of wood

Adult Crafts: Carrot Button Art

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

Come join us in making Carrot Button Art .

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

 

Waitlist
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 Carrot Button 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. 

crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

Open
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. 

carrot button art on a board of wood

Adult Crafts: Carrot Button Art

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us in making Carrot Button Art . 

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

Open
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 Carrot Button 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. 

clay bead bracelet

Teen/Tween Craft: Clay Bead Bracelets

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Join us for a teen/tween craft upstairs in the craft room at 4pm to make your own clay bead bracelet! Registration is required for this event!

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

Join us for a teen/tween craft upstairs in the craft room at 4pm to make your own clay bead bracelet! Registration is required for this event!

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. 

crochet items

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, April 7, 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. 

art spark logo

Art Sparks!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Get a little messy while learning something new! 

Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make our own works of art based on what we have learned.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a little messy while learning something new! 

Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make our own works of art based on what we have learned.

Pixel Art

Pixel Art

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Pre-Teens, Children

Join us to create your own Pixel Art masterpiece.

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

Join us to create your own Pixel Art masterpiece.