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silent book club

Silent Reading Night

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you ever miss the silent reading portion of grade school? New Bremen hosts their own Silent Book Club that is B.Y.O.B. (In this case, B.Y.O.B.

The Lorax

Family Movie Night: The Lorax

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to watch The Lorax for Dr. Seuss Day!

There will be snacks and a craft for the kids during the movie.

Hanging plants made of beads and jewelry wire

Beaded Hanging Plant

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love plants, but have trouble keeping them alive? Have we got a craft for you! Make a beaded plant impossible to kill, and impossible not to love. 

Playdate

Playdate

Tuesday, March 3, 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 playdate and meet new friends.

A western box turtle sitting in the grass and clover

Wildlife Encounter with Bruckner Nature Center

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Bruckner Nature Center and their Wildlife Ambassadors as we learn about wildlife in our area, conservation, and see some really cute critters.

two ladies sitting in a garden drinking tea and having snacks

Tea Party

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity, Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we reschedule our Tea Party from January, featuring samples of hot tea as well as hot cocoa and snacks. Dressing up is encouraged but not required. 

Herd of Elephants

Homeschool: All About Animals

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special homeschool event where we will learn about different animals by watching an episode of National Geographic Kids. After watching the episode, we will be playing a few rounds of zoo bingo!

pot of gold craft pic

Kids Craft Night: Pot of Gold

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to make a decoration to hang up for St. Patrick's Day, your own pot of gold! Registration required!

Children's books in a stack

Storytime with Police Chief Mike

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30pm - 11:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Event Details:

New Bremen police Chief Mike Skinner is our Storytime special guest! 

Senior Citizens playing cards

The More You Know-Auglaize County Council on Aging

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Robert Warren director of Auglaize County Council on Aging and assistant director Eric Hagen will be here to talk about the ACCA and what they offer to seniors in our county. This will be a very informative event please plan to attend. 

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silent book club

Silent Reading Night

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Area at New Bremen
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Do you ever miss the silent reading portion of grade school? New Bremen hosts their own Silent Book Club that is B.Y.O.B. (In this case, B.Y.O.B.

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Adult Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you ever miss the silent reading portion of grade school? New Bremen hosts their own Silent Book Club that is B.Y.O.B. (In this case, B.Y.O.B.

People reading while sitting side by side

Minster Book Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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!

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. 

Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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!

This Month we will be reading "The Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman.

 

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This Month we will be reading "The Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman.

 

People reading while sitting side by side

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

Monday, March 2, 2026 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!

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 March is The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone.

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
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!

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 March is The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone.

People reading while sitting side by side

Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

Friday, March 6, 2026 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!

The book for March is State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

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

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The book for March is State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

People reading while sitting side by side

Porch Talk Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This month we will be discussing Strangers in Time by David Baldacci

Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This month we will be discussing Strangers in Time by David Baldacci

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at New Bremen
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The March selection is The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The March selection is The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, March 16, 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 March selection is You Are Here by David Nicholls.  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 March selection is You Are Here by David Nicholls.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Minster Book Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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!

The book club will be reading "Calamity of Souls" by David Baldacci this month.

Library Branch: Minster
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 book club will be reading "Calamity of Souls" by David Baldacci this month.

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

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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!

This Month we will be reading "Calamity of Souls" by David Baldacci.

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This Month we will be reading "Calamity of Souls" by David Baldacci.

People reading while sitting side by side

Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

Friday, April 3, 2026 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!

The book for April is A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Virtual visit from the Author David Baldacci!

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

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The book for April is A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Virtual visit from the Author David Baldacci!

People reading while sitting side by side

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

Monday, April 6, 2026 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!

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 April is I, Robot by Isaac Asimov.

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
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!

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 April is I, Robot by Isaac Asimov.

People reading while sitting side by side

Porch Talk Book Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

ick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This month we will be discussing Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

ick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This month we will be discussing Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at New Bremen
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The April selection is A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The April selection is A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, April 20, 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 April selection is A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci.  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 April selection is A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library. 

People reading while sitting side by side

Minster Book Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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!

The book club will be reading "The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride" by Joe Siple this month.

Library Branch: Minster
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 book club will be reading "The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride" by Joe Siple this month.

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. 

Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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!

This Month we will be reading "Counting Miracles" by Nicholas Sparks.

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This Month we will be reading "Counting Miracles" by Nicholas Sparks.

People reading while sitting side by side

Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

Friday, May 1, 2026 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!

The book for May is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

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

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The book for May is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

People reading while sitting side by side

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

Monday, May 4, 2026 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!

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 May is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
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!

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 May is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

People reading while sitting side by side

Porch Talk Book Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

ick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This month we will be discussing The Invisible Thread by Laura Schoff and Alex Tresniowski

Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

ick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

This month we will be discussing The Invisible Thread by Laura Schoff and Alex Tresniowski

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at New Bremen
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The May selection is Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The May selection is Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Bremen library.  

People reading while sitting side by side

Book Club

Monday, May 18, 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 May selection is Throne Of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.  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 May selection is Throne Of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library. 

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Minster Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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!

The book club will be reading "That Last Carolina Summer" by Karen White this month.

Library Branch: Minster
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 book club will be reading "That Last Carolina Summer" by Karen White this month.

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.