Event List

Featured Events

baby on belly doing painting

Tummy Time Painting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Corner at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Storytime Corner
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm for a fun keepsake made by your baby having some old fashioned tummy time! Paint should stay contained, but just in case wear something that you aren't worried about getting paint in on.

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!

Clay Snowmen

Homeschool: "How It's Made" Pottery

Wednesday, January 14, 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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special homeschool event where we will learn about pottery in a special episode of "How It's Made". After watching the episode, we will make our own air-dry clay creations of snowmen!

Colored Pencils

Winter Pictionary for Kids

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for some Winter Themed Pictionary for Winter Reading!

Drawing of Hot Chocolate

Sketches and Snacks: Winter

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 for a Winter themed Sketches and Snacks. We will be drawing for the first half, and if you'd like to color your creation, we will have supplies out for the second half of class. 

Two young ladies sitting at low tea in a garden

Tea Party

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Hot Tea month with a Tea Party featuring samples of hot tea as well as hot cocoa and snacks. Dressing up is encouraged but not required. 

learn about coffee, try some late art and maybe take a bag of coffee home

All About Latte

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Puzzle Pieces

Puzzle Day

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, High School, Pre-Teens, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

We are celebrating National Puzzle Day!  Come celebrate with us by doing a fun puzzle.  Fun for any age!

Heart Dream Catchers

Kids Crafts: Heart Dream Catchers

Thursday, January 29, 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 make your own heart dream catchers!

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Library Branch
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

Storytime

Monday, February 9, 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 the Tech Guru

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 1 at Wapakoneta-Central
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: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
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!

stacks of books

Porch Talk Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Craft supplies

Family Night: Valentine Craft

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Family

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

Craft supplies

Family Night: Valentine Craft

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Family

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

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. 

Thumb print hearts in clear acrylic magnets

Thumbprint Magnet Hearts

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Join us for this quick and easy memento. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this quick and easy memento. 

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.

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. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at New Bremen
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 February selection ins Good Material by Dolly Alderton.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.

Library Branch: New Bremen
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 February selection ins Good Material by Dolly Alderton.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.

Craft supplies

Family Night: Valentine Craft

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, Family

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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

Join us for February's family night where we will be making a valentine themed craft! All ages are invited with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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, February 10, 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, February 10, 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, February 10, 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. 

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?

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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. 

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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 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. 

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?

Craft supplies

Ladies Hour

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Make a decorative Valentines Day tray using Dollar Tree items

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

Make a decorative Valentines Day tray using Dollar Tree items

pony bead art

Teen/Tween Craft Night: Pony Bead Wall Art

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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 Pony Bead Wall Art! Registration is required! 

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 for Teen/Tween Craft Night in the Event Room at 4pm to make your own Pony Bead Wall Art! 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. 

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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 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.