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This event is in the "New Bremen" group

Dinosaur themed Movie

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
New Bremen
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading theme of Unearth A Story, with a series of Dinosaur themed movies! Watch new films, and revisit the classics throughout the month of June. 

Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading theme of Unearth A Story, with a series of Dinosaur themed movies! Watch new films, and revisit the classics throughout the month of June. 

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. 

This event is in the "New Knoxville" group

Storytime

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library at New Knoxville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of reading!

Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of reading!

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. 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Volunteen/Voluntween

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

If you:

Upcoming
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 2026!

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.

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Pixel Art

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Storytime:

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

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. 

This event is in the "New Bremen" group

Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at New Bremen
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of reading!

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of reading!

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. 

This event is in the "Cridersville" group

Patriotic Cookies & Coloring for Kids

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers

Join us as we Celebrate Independence Day with an afternoon of Coloring and eating cookies!

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we Celebrate Independence Day with an afternoon of Coloring and eating cookies!

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.

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Science Action Club: Bug Safari

Thursday, July 2, 2026 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. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

Upcoming
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. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

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. 

This event is in the "New Bremen" group

Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at New Bremen
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of reading!

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of reading!

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. 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

Friday, July 3, 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 July is a wrapped book received at the June meeting. 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 July is a wrapped book received at the June meeting. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group
This event is in the "Cridersville" group
This event is in the "Minster" group
This event is in the "New Bremen" group
This event is in the "New Knoxville" group
This event is in the "Waynesfield" group
This event is in the "All Branches" group

Closed for Independence Day

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

Closed for the Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Description:

Closed for the Holiday.

This event is in the "Cridersville" group

Storytime

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Storytime:

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

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.

This event is in the "Waynesfield" group

Pizza Party

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate summer with a pizza party this event requires registration 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with a pizza party this event requires registration 

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.

This event is in the "Cridersville" group

Pasta Dino for Kids

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Children

Join us for an afternoon of creativity by creating your own Dinosaur with Pasta Noodles.  Bring your friends and make a masterpiece.

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

Join us for an afternoon of creativity by creating your own Dinosaur with Pasta Noodles.  Bring your friends and make a masterpiece.

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. 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Cave Painting Workshop

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children

Step back in time and become a prehistoric artist! Kids will lie under tables like they’re inside a cave and create their own “cave paintings” on paper above them using crayons. Come explore ancient art in a fun and creative way!

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

Step back in time and become a prehistoric artist! Kids will lie under tables like they’re inside a cave and create their own “cave paintings” on paper above them using crayons. Come explore ancient art in a fun and creative way!

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. 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Cave Painting Workshop

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children

Step back in time and become a prehistoric artist! Kids will lie under tables like they’re inside a cave and create their own “cave paintings” on paper above them using crayons. Come explore ancient art in a fun and creative way!

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

Step back in time and become a prehistoric artist! Kids will lie under tables like they’re inside a cave and create their own “cave paintings” on paper above them using crayons. Come explore ancient art in a fun and creative way!

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. 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

Monday, July 6, 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 July is The Cold Millions by Jess Walter.

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 July is The Cold Millions by Jess Walter.

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Walking Club

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

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, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
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. 

This event is in the "Cridersville" group

How Many Legos?

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop in today and Thurs. this week and "Guess How Many" Legos are in a jar.  Closest winner receives a Dinosaur Lego Set.  Winner will be drawn on Thurs. at closing.  One guess per day per person.

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Stop in today and Thurs. this week and "Guess How Many" Legos are in a jar.  Closest winner receives a Dinosaur Lego Set.  Winner will be drawn on Thurs. at closing.  One guess per day per person.

This event is in the "Minster" group

Storytime at the Gazebo

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Centennial Park at Minster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Storytime:

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Centennial Park
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

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. 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Storytime with the Lima Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Storytime:

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

Please join us for a special Storytime with the Lima Symphony Orchestra!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Storytime Corner
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

Please join us for a special Storytime with the Lima Symphony Orchestra!

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. 

This event is in the "Waynesfield" group

Storytime dino dance party

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Let's read a book and do some dino dancing!

Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's read a book and do some dino dancing!

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. 

This event is in the "Wapakoneta-Central" group

Donuts and Drawings

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children

Join us in the Event Room at 12pm for some donuts and drawings! The first 30 minutes will be for drawing, the last 15 minutes will be for coloring your drawing if you'd like. 

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

Join us in the Event Room at 12pm for some donuts and drawings! The first 30 minutes will be for drawing, the last 15 minutes will be for coloring your drawing if you'd like. 

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.

This event is in the "Minster" group

Cave Painting Workshop

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children

Step back in time and become a prehistoric artist! Kids will lie under tables like they’re inside a cave and create their own “cave paintings” on paper above them using crayons. Come explore ancient art in a fun and creative way!

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

Step back in time and become a prehistoric artist! Kids will lie under tables like they’re inside a cave and create their own “cave paintings” on paper above them using crayons. Come explore ancient art in a fun and creative way!

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.