Event List

Featured Events

silent book club

Silent Reading Night

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you ever miss the silent reading portion of grade school? New Bremen hosts their own Silent Book Club that is B.Y.O.B. (In this case, B.Y.O.B.

The Lorax

Family Movie Night: The Lorax

Monday, March 2, 2026 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 the Event Room at 5pm to watch The Lorax for Dr. Seuss Day!

There will be snacks and a craft for the kids during the movie.

Hanging plants made of beads and jewelry wire

Beaded Hanging Plant

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love plants, but have trouble keeping them alive? Have we got a craft for you! Make a beaded plant impossible to kill, and impossible not to love. 

Playdate

Playdate

Tuesday, March 3, 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 playdate and meet new friends.

A western box turtle sitting in the grass and clover

Wildlife Encounter with Bruckner Nature Center

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Bruckner Nature Center and their Wildlife Ambassadors as we learn about wildlife in our area, conservation, and see some really cute critters.

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!

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
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!

Children's books in a stack

Storytime with Police Chief Mike

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30pm - 11:00pm
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! 

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. 

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Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Waynesfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Waynesfield
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. 

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. 

yarn

Knitting for Beginners

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School

If you have ever wanted to learn how to knit, please join us for this beginners knitting class.  We will cover basic stitches and techniques.    

Registration is required for this event. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you have ever wanted to learn how to knit, please join us for this beginners knitting class.  We will cover basic stitches and techniques.    

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. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

Wednesday, March 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?

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 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. 

tai chi

Tai Chi for Diabetes Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Thursday, March 19, 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. 

Playdate

Toddler Playdate

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Are you a parent, grandparent or a caregiver of a baby and/or a toddler? If so, come to our playdate at the library!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Are you a parent, grandparent or a caregiver of a baby and/or a toddler? If so, come to our playdate at the library!

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. 

tai chi

Tai Chi for Diabetes Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

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.  

Upcoming
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.  

financial education chalkboard sign

Financial Wellness: Boosting Your Credit Score and Reports

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Get the skills and knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with your financial resources.

Join us at the Wapak Library for a talk on Debt Managements and Goals. 

Presented by Fifth Third Bank. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Get the skills and knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with your financial resources.

Join us at the Wapak Library for a talk on Debt Managements and Goals. 

Presented by Fifth Third Bank. 

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. 

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!

Open
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. 

true crime logo

True Crime Discussion Group

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Calling All True Crime Fans!

Do you love unraveling mysteries and diving deep into real-life cases? 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Calling All True Crime Fans!

Do you love unraveling mysteries and diving deep into real-life cases? 

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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Thursday, March 19, 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. 

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

Open
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

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs at Minster
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Help:

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! Bring your device and questions to your session. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Monday, March 23, 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!

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at New Bremen
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Help:

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! Bring your device and questions to your session. Registration will open quart...

REGISTER HERE!

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

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 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.

Upcoming
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.

Board Game Pieces and Scrabble pieces in the center that spell out Game Night

Family Board Game Night

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Meet us in the event room for a Family Board Game Night at 5pm for a night full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition. There will be several different board games ranging in difficulty and a variety for different age groups.

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

Meet us in the event room for a Family Board Game Night at 5pm for a night full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition. There will be several different board games ranging in difficulty and a variety for different age groups.

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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room 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!

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Storytime Room
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. 

Stack of books with mug on top

Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 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!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Storytime Corner
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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Waynesfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Waynesfield
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.