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Storytime

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library at New Knoxville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

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. 

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Summer Reading Kick Off Party! Celebrate reading and sunshine with a Bounce House, Face-Painting and Snacks. 

Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Summer Reading Kick Off Party! Celebrate reading and sunshine with a Bounce House, Face-Painting and Snacks. 

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. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Minster Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Minster
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!

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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!

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at New Bremen
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at New Bremen
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

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. 

SUMMER READING KICK OFF!

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Challenge, "Color Our World".  We'll have crafts, games, face painting, balloons, and snacks.  Come and enjoy the fun!

Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Challenge, "Color Our World".  We'll have crafts, games, face painting, balloons, and snacks.  Come and enjoy the fun!

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. 

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World - All Ages

All Day 6/1 - 7/14
All Branches
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity, Book Club, Movie, Performance/Presenter, Storytime, Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Summer Reading Challenge kicks off June 1 and runs through July 14, 2025. Come celebrate creativity as we "Color Our World" this summer with incredible stories and events, great pr...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity, Book Club, Movie, Performance/Presenter, Storytime, Technology
Event Details:

Summer Reading Challenge kicks off June 1 and runs through July 14, 2025.

Drop In Craft - Washi Tape Bookmarks

All Day 6/2 - 6/6
Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Stop in the library during open hours and make a bookmark!

Library Branch: Minster
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in the library during open hours and make a bookmark!

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

This craft is first come, first serve as long as supplies last.

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 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)

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. 

Stained Glass Plant Stakes Class for Adults

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to craft something unique and memorable in our Stained Glass Workshop! Perfect for beginners and groups looking for a fun, artistic experience without t...

Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to craft something unique and memorable in our Stained Glass Workshop! Perfect for beginners and groups looking for a fun, artistic experience without the need to invest in tools.

Disclaimer(s)

One Per Household

This craft is limited to one per craft per household.

Balloons in the sky

Summer Kickoff with Banzi Balloons

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at New Bremen
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at this great, colorful performance with Banzi Balloons! Monday, June 2 at 1:00 PM Great for all ages! Stop by the library o...

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Library
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at this great, colorful performance with Banzi Balloons! 

Monday, June 2 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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Waynesfield
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. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Cridersville
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. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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. 

Balloons in the sky

Summer Kickoff with Banzi Balloons

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at two great, colorful performances with Banzi Balloons! Monday, June 2 at 6:00 PM (Friends-sponsored Kickoff with snacks)AND Tue...

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at two great, colorful performances with Banzi Balloons! 

Monday, June 2 at 6:00 PM (Friends-sponsored Kickoff with snacks)

AND Tuesday, June 3 at 10:30AM

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 at the Gazebo

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 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. 

Balloons in the sky

Summer Kickoff with Banzi Balloons

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at two great, colorful performances with Banzi Balloons! Monday, June 2 at 6:00 PM (Friends-sponsored Kickoff with snacks)AND Tue...

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at two great, colorful performances with Banzi Balloons! 

Monday, June 2 at 6:00 PM (Friends-sponsored Kickoff with snacks)

AND Tuesday, June 3 at 10:30AM

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. 

Summer Reading Club Kickoff Picnic

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Kickoff the Summer Reading Club with a hot dog picnic! Bring a blanket to sit on. Texas Roadhouse will be here with goodies to share and we will have a face painter too!!

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

Kickoff the Summer Reading Club with a hot dog picnic! Bring a blanket to sit on. 

Texas Roadhouse will be here with goodies to share and we will have a face painter too!!

diamond art painting

Learn to Diamond Paint

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make visually dazzling art that will shimmer and sparkle. Diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Diamond painting is truly a creative w...

Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to make visually dazzling art that will shimmer and sparkle. Diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Diamond painting is truly a creative way to lower stress.

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. 

Kick-Off Party

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kick- Off Party from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.  Bring your friends for some outside games, face painting, and fun.  We will have staff on hand to cha...

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

Join us for our Summer Reading Kick- Off Party from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.  Bring your friends for some outside games, face painting, and fun.  We will have staff on hand to chat with and help you get registered for Summer Reading.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

Roaming Readers Walking Book Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Event Details:

Start the Summer Reading Challenge off right with this new walking book club!Join us for a fun, no-pressure book discussion while we talk a walk around the walking path at Veteran'...

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Start the Summer Reading Challenge off right with this new walking book club!

Join us for a fun, no-pressure book discussion while we talk a walk around the walking path at Veteran's park.

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library at New Knoxville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

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. 

Sketches and Snacks

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Do you love snacks? What about drawing? If so, join us in the Event room to draw a couple of drawings while having a snack at 12pm weekly during the Summer Reading Challenge! Snack...

Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you love snacks? What about drawing? If so, join us in the Event room to draw a couple of drawings while having a snack at 12pm weekly during the Summer Reading Challenge! Snacks made possible by St Paul UCC's Summer Food Program!

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.

volunteer at the library sign

Volunteen/Voluntween

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens
Event Details:

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2025!If you:Are finishing 5th-9th gradesLove the LibraryNeed service hoursWant to help your community -- this is for YOU!This program will offe...

Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2025!

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. 

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