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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. 

Series

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

Perler beads

Pixel Art

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Event Details:

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. 

Craft supplies

Teen/Tween Craft: "Bad Art"

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boy Scout Room at Minster
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens
Event Details:

Come let your creativity out and make "bad art" with us! This craft is for ages 10 - 18 years old.

Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come let your creativity out and make "bad art" with us! This craft is for ages 10 - 18 years old.

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. 

Kids having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Event Details:

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! 

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

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! 

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.

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 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. 

Touch a Truck

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Outside at New Bremen
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Meet our local community helpers and their vehicles. Use this opportunity to take pictures, ask questions, and see inside their famous cars and trucks.  

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

Meet our local community helpers and their vehicles. Use this opportunity to take pictures, ask questions, and see inside their famous cars and trucks.  

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. 

Hobbies

Hobby Exhibit by Barb Selby

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Looking for a Fun Hobby? Check out the beautiful handiwork of friend and neighbor Barb Selby at Cridersville Library.  She will be displaying afghans, paintings, potato chip s...

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Looking for a Fun Hobby? Check out the beautiful handiwork of friend and neighbor Barb Selby at Cridersville Library.  She will be displaying afghans, paintings, potato chip scarfs, kitchen towels and jewelry all made by Barb.

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. 

Spin the Wheel

Spin the Wheel

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Have you signed up for Summer Reading?  Come spin our Wheel and receive a Reward Prize, while supplies last.  If you need assistance signing up, stop in the Library.

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

Have you signed up for Summer Reading?  Come spin our Wheel and receive a Reward Prize, while supplies last.  If you need assistance signing up, stop in the Library.

Craft supplies

Kids Sand Art

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 1pm to make your own sticker sand art!

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

Join us in the Event Room at 1pm to make your own sticker sand art!

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.

air dry clay creations

Air Dry Clay Creations

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Event Details:

Bring your imagination down to our Event Room at 3pm to create your own air dry clay creation! Registration required!

Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your imagination down to our Event Room at 3pm to create your own air dry clay creation! Registration required!

Craft supplies

Paint a Canvas Bag

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens
Event Details:

Teens paint a cute canvas tote bag for summer or school!

Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Teens paint a cute canvas tote bag for summer or school!

People reading while sitting side by side

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

Thursday, June 5, 2025 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!

Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
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!

Event Details:

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 June is You Suck At Cooking by Clarkson Potter. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 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. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

Friday, June 6, 2025 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!

Event Details:

The book for June is The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Beverages and snacks will be provided. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
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!

Event Details:

The book for June is The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

Craft supplies

Drop in Craft

All Day
Library at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Stop in and make a craft

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

Stop in and make a craft

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

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

Drop In Craft - Washi Tape Bookmarks

All Day 6/9 - 6/13
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 Tech Guru

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at New Knoxville
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: New Knoxville
Room: Meeting Room
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. 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime

Monday, June 9, 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. 

Make Your Own Surrealism Trinket Tray

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Explore our Summer Reading theme of "Color Our World," as we make Trinket Trays out of air-dry clay inspired by Surrealism artist Salvador Dali. Use this tray in your home to store...

Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore our Summer Reading theme of "Color Our World," as we make Trinket Trays out of air-dry clay inspired by Surrealism artist Salvador Dali. Use this tray in your home to store your treasures.

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.

First Come, First Served

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

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 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
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. 

Cupcake Pallet

Cupcake Decorating

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Color your World with a delicious cupcake on a pallet of goodies!  Registration is Required.

Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Color your World with a delicious cupcake on a pallet of goodies!  Registration is Required.

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. 

Person using a laptop

Tech Help with Tech Guru

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library 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. Sessions are available twice...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Minster
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. 

wands made out of hot glue

Colorful Wand Making

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Discover the magic within you and join us in creating you own colorful wand! Using your imagination, come transform a plan chopstick into something magical and uniquely you. 

Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Discover the magic within you and join us in creating you own colorful wand! Using your imagination, come transform a plan chopstick into something magical and uniquely you. 

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.