Event List

Featured Events

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

All Day 12/1 - 12/24
Outside at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Stop in at the Library to write a note to Santa and put it in Santa's mailbox.

Child in Santa Hat Writing Letters to Santa

Christmas in the Village

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of the Holiday Season with Christmas in the Village. The library will be open after hours offering crafts including letters to Santa. 

Make and decorate cake pops

Ladies Craft Hour

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to  make and decorate some fun cake pops  great skill to learn for those holiday parties

Holiday Sing Along with Brandon

Holiday Sing Along with Brandon

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a Holiday Sing Along with Brandon Miller, local guitarist.  

Mr. & Mrs. Claus Afterhours Meet & Greet

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Clause afterhours! We will have a cookie and a craft for you to do while you wait for your turn to meet the big man and his beautiful wife. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library Group.

elf movie poster

Family Movie Night: Elf

Monday, December 22, 2025 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 Event Room for a showing of Elf at 5PM.

We will have Buddy the Elf inspired snacks and a craft to make while watching the movie.

Registration is required!

Family New Years Bingo & NYE Hat Creation

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families join us for a few rounds of New Years Bingo and we'll also be coloring our own NYE party hats! In the Event Room at 5pm, please be sure to register everyone who will be participating. 

Records painted with various sunsets

Sip and Paint

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we SIP (hot cocoa) and PAINT (vinyl records)! 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime with special guest Police Chief Motter

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's welcome our special guest, Waynesfield Police Chief Nathan Motter!

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tai chi

Tai Chi Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

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

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

Dance Storytime with Boyd Dance Studio

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
New Knoxville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family

Join Boyd Dance Studio for our Dance Storytime! 

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

Join Boyd Dance Studio for our Dance 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.

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.

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. 

tai chi

Tai Chi Presented by The Area Agency on Aging 3

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

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

Tai Chi is an evidence-based group program that focuses on improving functional ability, such as balance and physical function, to reduce fall-related risks and frequency.

Disclaimer(s)

Series

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

Dance Storytime with Boyd Dance Studio

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
New Bremen
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family

Join Boyd Dance Studio for our Dance Storytime!

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

Join Boyd Dance Studio for our Dance 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.

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.

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. 

financial education chalkboard sign

Financial Wellness: Debt Management and Financial Goals

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Get the skills and knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with your financial resources.

Join us at the Wapak Library for a talk on Debt Managements and Goals. 

Presented by Fifth Third Bank. 

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

Get the skills and knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with your financial resources.

Join us at the Wapak Library for a talk on Debt Managements and Goals. 

Presented by Fifth Third Bank. 

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. 

Holiday Sing Along with Brandon

Holiday Sing Along with Brandon

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library at Cridersville
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a Holiday Sing Along with Brandon Miller, local guitarist.  

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

Join us for a Holiday Sing Along with Brandon Miller, local guitarist.  

Dance Storytime with Boyd Dance Studio

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
New Bremen
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family

Join Boyd Dance Studio for our Dance Storytime!

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

Join Boyd Dance Studio for our Dance Storytime!

Mr. & Mrs. Claus Afterhours Meet & Greet

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family, Everyone

Join us for a meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Clause afterhours! We will have a cookie and a craft for you to do while you wait for your turn to meet the big man and his beautiful wife. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library Group.

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Clause afterhours! We will have a cookie and a craft for you to do while you wait for your turn to meet the big man and his beautiful wife. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library Group.

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Description:

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Christmas Day

All Day
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Description:

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Closing Early - New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

New Year's Day - All libraries closed

All Day
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Description:

Symphony Storytime with Lima Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
New Bremen
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Listen to the seasonal hits with the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

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

Listen to the seasonal hits with the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Martin Luther King Day - All libraries closed

All Day
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Description:
david fierst author photo

Meet the Author: David Fierst

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Thursday, January 22th at 5:30 pm to hear local author David J.

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, January 22th at 5:30 pm to hear local author David J.

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. 

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
Program Type:
Performance/Presenter
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers

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

Open
Registration Required
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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Description: