Event List

Featured Events

Playdate

Playdate

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun playdate and meet new friends.

Jeopardy Logo

Homeschool: Jeopardy

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for a fun Homeschool Event with Kids Jeopardy! The questions will revolve are kids' books, tv shows, and movies. 

Homeschool events happen on the second Wednesday of each month.

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!!

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Donuts and Drawings

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Children

Join us in the Event Room at 12pm for some donuts and drawings! The first 30 minutes will be for drawing, the last 15 minutes will be for coloring your drawing if you'd like. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 12pm for some donuts and drawings! The first 30 minutes will be for drawing, the last 15 minutes will be for coloring your drawing if you'd like. 

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.

worms in someone's hand

Build a Worm Hotel

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Learn about our awesome decomposer friend, the worm, and its importance in soil ecosystems by building a worm hotel!

 

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

Learn about our awesome decomposer friend, the worm, and its importance in soil ecosystems by building a worm hotel!

 

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. 

building LEGOs

Lego Dino Habitat Challenge

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children

Bring your imagination to the library and build a LEGO habitat for your favorite dinosaur! Creations will be displayed in the library during Summer Reading. This program is for kids and teens/tweens in kindergarten-12th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination to the library and build a LEGO habitat for your favorite dinosaur! Creations will be displayed in the library during Summer Reading. This program is for kids and teens/tweens in kindergarten-12th.

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

Wednesday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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. 

volunteer at the library sign

Volunteen/Voluntween

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

If you:

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

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

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 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Pre-Teens

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

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

Design your own perler bead creation to take home. Drop-ins welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

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

Brown cartoon worm crossing a finish line, breaking red tape

Worm Races

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Children

Get ready for some wiggly competition! At the Worm Races, each child will choose a worm racer and cheer it on as it competes in a bracket-style tournament. Which worm will be the fastest?

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

Get ready for some wiggly competition! At the Worm Races, each child will choose a worm racer and cheer it on as it competes in a bracket-style tournament. Which worm will be the fastest?

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 having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Storytime:

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

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: 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 at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

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 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. 

PJ the Llama & Dino Treat Bags

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in welcoming" PJ," a real live Llama to Cridersville Library.  Come pet PJ and have your picture taken. Also, grab a FUN Dino Treat Bag to take home with you, while supplies last.

 

 

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

Join us in welcoming" PJ," a real live Llama to Cridersville Library.  Come pet PJ and have your picture taken. Also, grab a FUN Dino Treat Bag to take home with you, while supplies last.

 

 

Movie reel

Dinosaur themed Movie

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
New Knoxville
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 Knoxville
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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.