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Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

All Day 12/1 - 12/24
Outside at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Stop in at the Library to write a note to Santa and put it in Santa's mailbox.

Make and decorate cake pops

Ladies Craft Hour

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to  make and decorate some fun cake pops  great skill to learn for those holiday parties

Holiday Sing Along with Brandon

Holiday Sing Along with Brandon

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a Holiday Sing Along with Brandon Miller, local guitarist.  

Mr. & Mrs. Claus Afterhours Meet & Greet

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Clause afterhours! We will have a cookie and a craft for you to do while you wait for your turn to meet the big man and his beautiful wife. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library Group.

elf movie poster

Family Movie Night: Elf

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Event Room for a showing of Elf at 5PM.

We will have Buddy the Elf inspired snacks and a craft to make while watching the movie.

Registration is required!

Family New Years Bingo & NYE Hat Creation

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families join us for a few rounds of New Years Bingo and we'll also be coloring our own NYE party hats! In the Event Room at 5pm, please be sure to register everyone who will be participating. 

Records painted with various sunsets

Sip and Paint

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

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

Children's books in a stack

Storytime with special guest Police Chief Motter

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

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

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Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to shuffle and deal?

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

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Drop off your puzzles and get a ticket for each puzzle to swap the following week and get early access

Drop off Puzzle for Swap

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Valentine's Day Themed Bingo Cards

Valentine's Day Bingo

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Family

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm for some Valentine's Day Bingo. You might win a prize!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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!

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. 

Kids Event: Valentine's Day Bingo

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Children

Meet us upstairs at 4pm for a few rounds of bingo! You might win a prize! Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet us upstairs at 4pm for a few rounds of bingo! You might win a prize! Registration is 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.

Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to shuffle and deal?

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

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Afternoon Bingo Blitz

Afternoon Bingo Blitz

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for afternoon bingo downstairs at the library!  

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for afternoon bingo downstairs at the library!  

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. 

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
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Pre-Teens, Children, Family

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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. 

Lego Building

Homeschool Lego Building

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Family

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?

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
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone

Join us for Family Lego Night in the Event Room at 5pm for an evening full of all things legos! We invite you to bring a lego creation from home, if you think you can get it here in in one piece.

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

Join us for Family Lego Night in the Event Room at 5pm for an evening full of all things legos! We invite you to bring a lego creation from home, if you think you can get it here in in one piece.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Permission

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

Swap for new to you puzzles!

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Taste testing

Blindfolded Bites for Kids

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
High School, Pre-Teens, Children

Join us as we do a blindfolded taste testing for kids.  What kind of treats will we have?  Come join us and find out!  This program requires registration.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Pre-Teens, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we do a blindfolded taste testing for kids.  What kind of treats will we have?  Come join us and find out!  This program requires registration.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

This event will use ingredients with common allergens such as wheat, dairy, nuts, and eggs; please take this into consideration before registering. 

The library is not responsible in case of food allergen reactions; please use your own discretion when deciding to attend this event.

Photo Permission

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

Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to shuffle and deal?

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

Ready to shuffle and deal?

A party all about CEREAL!

Cereal Party

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Children
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity

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.

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.

Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to shuffle and deal?

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

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Nerf

Kids Afterhours Nerf Night

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Library at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Family

Join us at 7pm for an Afterhours Nerf War! Bring your nerf blasters that use regular nerf darts, keep your darts at home, and we will supply all of the darts you could ever use! Recommended to bring/wear protective eye glasses. 

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

Join us at 7pm for an Afterhours Nerf War! Bring your nerf blasters that use regular nerf darts, keep your darts at home, and we will supply all of the darts you could ever use! Recommended to bring/wear protective eye glasses. 

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. 

adoption poster

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

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Permission

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

legos

Kids Lego Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Children, Family

Calling all Lego lovers! Join us in the Event Room on the first Monday of the month for a new Lego building challenge at 5pm. 

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

Calling all Lego lovers! Join us in the Event Room on the first Monday of the month for a new Lego building challenge at 5pm. 

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