Event List

Featured Events

Building Legos

Homeschool Lego Building

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come test your building skills and spend time with other homeschoolers.  Are you a new homeschool family looking for other homeschool families to connect with?

Pixel Art

Pixel Art

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Pre-Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Pixel Art masterpiece.

Rocks painted with acrylics

Rock Painting

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are painting rocks! Perfect to add to your garden or brighten up any area in your home. 

Painted Canvases

Kids Crafts: Tape Resist Art

Thursday, April 16, 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:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm for a kid's craft where we will do some Tape Resist Art!

Kids No Bake Cooking Class: Apple Donuts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to make your own yummy no bake apple donuts! Registration required!

Kids No Bake Cooking Class: Apple Donuts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to make your own yummy no bake apple donuts! Registration required!

Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol

Paw Patrol Craft Night

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room for your toddlers to make a Paw Patrol foam craft while watching Paw Patrol.

Each toddler will be able to make both a Chase craft and a Marshall Craft.

Wrapped books

Ladies Hour-Blind Date With a Book Bingo

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come play bingo and win a wrapped book!!

Science lab with microscopes, beakers, and test tubes

Homeschool: Science/Discovery

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Science/Discovery themed Homeschool event. We will be doing different science experiments to create a hands-on experience for kids.

Homeschool events happen the second Wednesday of each month.

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Yarn wrapped flower pot

Ladies Craft Yarn Wrapped Flower Pot

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create a pretty flower pot by wrapping it with yarn

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

Create a pretty flower pot by wrapping it with yarn

bug safari logo

Science Action Club: Bug Safari

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

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

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Dinosaur Head Skeleton

Junior Paleontologist Training Camp

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Children

Get ready to dig into the world of dinosaurs! Join us for an exciting training camp where kids will test their dinosaur knowledge, discover how big dinosaurs really were, dig for hidden fossils, and more.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to dig into the world of dinosaurs! Join us for an exciting training camp where kids will test their dinosaur knowledge, discover how big dinosaurs really were, dig for hidden fossils, and more.

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, June 11, 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. 

Auglaize idea lab logo

Introduction to the Auglaize Idea Lab: Embroidery Machine

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the Auglaize Idea Lab for an interactive introduction to the Embroidery Machine. See how the machine works and what it can make. Patrons will learn how to operate the machine for future projects. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Auglaize Idea Lab for an interactive introduction to the Embroidery Machine. See how the machine works and what it can make. Patrons will learn how to operate the machine for future projects. 

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. 

jigsaw puzzle sign

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Everyone

Come join us  for a fun-filled event of puzzle-solving excitement. Grab some friends or family, test your skills, compete against others, and see if your group has what it takes to be crowned the ultimate puzzle champions!

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

Come join us  for a fun-filled event of puzzle-solving excitement. Grab some friends or family, test your skills, compete against others, and see if your group has what it takes to be crowned the ultimate puzzle champions!

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. 

glass jars glowing with dinosaur silhouettes

Make your Own Dinosaur Lantern

All Day
New Bremen
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Use materials provided to create your own Dinosaur themed lantern! This craft makes the perfect night light, or gift for the dino lover in your life. While supplies last. 

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

Use materials provided to create your own Dinosaur themed lantern! This craft makes the perfect night light, or gift for the dino lover in your life. While supplies last. 

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.

First Come, First Served

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

glass jars glowing with dinosaur silhouettes

Make your Own Dinosaur Lantern

All Day
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Use materials provided to create your own Dinosaur themed lantern! This craft makes the perfect night light, or gift for the dino lover in your life. While supplies last. 

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

Use materials provided to create your own Dinosaur themed lantern! This craft makes the perfect night light, or gift for the dino lover in your life. While supplies last. 

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.

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. 

Auglaize idea lab logo

Introduction to the Auglaize Idea Lab: Cricut Venture Machine

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the Auglaize Idea Lab for an interactive introduction to the Cricut Venture Machine. See how the machine works and what it can make. Patrons will learn how to operate the machine for future projects. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Auglaize Idea Lab for an interactive introduction to the Cricut Venture Machine. See how the machine works and what it can make. Patrons will learn how to operate the machine for future projects. 

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 with T- Rex

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Storytime:

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

Join us for a fun Storytime with T-Rex.

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

Join us for a fun Storytime with T-Rex.

Blue pencil on top of white notepad

Creative Writing

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

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. 

Bedazzle craft

Bring Your Own Item Bedazzle Party

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Bring in something you would like to bedazzle and we will supply the dazzle!  You will have 3 hours to work on youur project. This is for teens and adults. 

Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring in something you would like to bedazzle and we will supply the dazzle!  You will have 3 hours to work on youur project. This is for teens and adults. 

Genealogy 101

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have an interest in exploring your family roots? 

An introduction to Genealogical Research with Linda Coil and Julie McCullough- great for beginners to learn the steps needed to start their journey. 

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

Do you have an interest in exploring your family roots? 

An introduction to Genealogical Research with Linda Coil and Julie McCullough- great for beginners to learn the steps needed to start their journey. 

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. 

Dinosaur Pudding Cup

Dinosaur Dirt Cups for Kids

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Children, Babies/Toddlers

Join us for a delicious snack, made by YOU!  Decorate your Dinosaur Dirt Cup with Oreos and dinosaurs!

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

Join us for a delicious snack, made by YOU!  Decorate your Dinosaur Dirt Cup with Oreos and dinosaurs!

Stack of Dinosaur Puzzles with a finished dinosaur puzzle to the right

Toddler Craft Night: Dinosaur Puzzle

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Bring your little dino lovers for a cozy and creative evening! Toddlers will color their very own dinosaur puzzle, then put the pieces together to see their masterpiece come to life.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your little dino lovers for a cozy and creative evening! Toddlers will color their very own dinosaur puzzle, then put the pieces together to see their masterpiece come to life.

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. 

bug in soap

Jurassic Amber Fossil Soap

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Have you ever seen an insect fossilized in amber?

This ultra-fun soap is inspired by the fascinating look of insects (and arachnids) fossilized in amber.

 

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:

Have you ever seen an insect fossilized in amber?

This ultra-fun soap is inspired by the fascinating look of insects (and arachnids) fossilized in amber.

 

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. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library at New Knoxville
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 June's selection is Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library. 

Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
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 June's selection is Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library. 

Walking Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Dinosaur painting

Dinosaur Canvas Painting for Kids

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Youth, Children

  Enjoy a day of being an Artist!  Come paint your favorite dinosaur on a Canvas and have fun with your friends!

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

  Enjoy a day of being an Artist!  Come paint your favorite dinosaur on a Canvas and have fun with your friends!

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 with the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Centennial Park at Minster
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers

Join us for a special story time with The Girl Scouts of Western Ohio!

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

Join us for a special story time with The Girl Scouts of Western Ohio!

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 with the Wapakoneta Police Department

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Storytime:

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

Please join us for a special Storytime with the Wapakoneta Police Department!

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

Storytime

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

Please join us for a special Storytime with the Wapakoneta Police Department!

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 -Dino Show and Tell

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Bring your favorite dino toy or stuffie for show and tell  and if you want wear a dino shirt!

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

Bring your favorite dino toy or stuffie for show and tell  and if you want wear a dino shirt!

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. 

Movie reel

Dinosaur themed Movie

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
New Bremen
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

This event will use ingredients with common allergens such as wheat, dairy, nuts, and eggs; please take this into consideration before registering. 

The library is not responsible in case of food allergen reactions; please use your own discretion when deciding to attend this event.

Photo Permission

In the course of daily operations, the library may take photographs within public areas of the library. Written permission is not needed for Library staff to take photographs of groups or crowds including children in the library building or during library sponsored events. 

Auglaize County nature scene

Soil and Water Storytime

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Join us as we welcome our special guest Chris from the Auglaize County Soil and Water Conservation Department. Learn about natural resources, conservation, and how we can help preserve nature and take care of our community.

Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome our special guest Chris from the Auglaize County Soil and Water Conservation Department. Learn about natural resources, conservation, and how we can help preserve nature and take care of our community.

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.