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Mail a Letter to Santa During Open Hours at Cridersville Library

All Day 12/3 - 12/23
Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Send a letter to Santa.  Bring your letter or prepare one at Cridersville Library to drop in our mailbox to Santa.

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

Send a letter to Santa.  Bring your letter or prepare one at Cridersville Library to drop in our mailbox to Santa.

kids using hands as binoculars

Homeschool Library Lab

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you a new homeschool family looking for other homeschool families to connect with? Or have you been homeschooling for awhile but are looking for something new to add to your ro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Are you a new homeschool family looking for other homeschool families to connect with? Or have you been homeschooling for awhile but are looking for something new to add to your routine?

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

Children's Hometown Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Event Details:

Stop by the library during the Children’s Hometown Holiday celebration to warm up and try your hand at our scavenger hunt!

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Stop by the library during the Children’s Hometown Holiday celebration to warm up and try your hand at our scavenger hunt!

how its made

How It's Made: Pencils

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth, Children, Family
Event Details:

Ever wonder how things are made? In a new series we are offering, come learn how everyday things are made! Meet us in our Event Room at 5pm to learn how pencils are made!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ever wonder how things are made? In a new series we are offering, come learn how everyday things are made! Meet us in our Event Room at 5pm to learn how pencils are made!

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

Sketches & Snacks

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for fun drawing and snacks.

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

Join us for fun drawing and snacks.

Adult Bingo

Adult Bingo

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of Adult Bingo and refreshments.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of Adult Bingo and refreshments.

homeschoo kids trivia

Homeschool Kids Trivia

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

If you're a homeschool kiddo looking to test your knowledge meet us in the Event Room at 1:30pm. Snacks provided!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

If you're a homeschool kiddo looking to test your knowledge meet us in the Event Room at 1:30pm. Snacks provided!

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.

Reindeer Snack Cakes

Christmas Delights for Kids

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
High School, Pre-Teens, Children
Event Details:

Join us for some fun making no bake Christmas treats.  This event requires registration.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Pre-Teens, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for some fun making no bake Christmas treats.  This event requires registration.

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. 

Christmas Eve

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

The Auglaize County Library system will be Closed Tues, Dec 24 and Wed, Dec 25 for the holidays.

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

The Auglaize County Library system will be Closed Tues, Dec 24 and Wed, Dec 25 for the holidays.

Christmas Day

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

The Auglaize County Library system will be Closed Tues, Dec 24 and Wed, Dec 25 for the holidays.

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

The Auglaize County Library system will be Closed Tues, Dec 24 and Wed, Dec 25 for the holidays.

New Year's Day - Closing Early

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, Waynesfield

Libraries will be closing at 3:00pm for the holiday.

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

Libraries will be closing at 3:00pm for the holiday.

New Year's Day

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

The Auglaize County Library system will be closed for the holiday. We will open with regular hours on Thursday.

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

The Auglaize County Library system will be closed for the holiday. We will open with regular hours on Thursday.

New Year Celebration

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun New Year Celebration with snacks and music and crafts on Jan. 2nd at 1:00 pm. 

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

Join us for a fun New Year Celebration with snacks and music and crafts on Jan. 2nd at 1:00 pm.

 

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. 

how its made

How It's Made: Robots

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room to learn how robots are made followed by a STEM robot project to work on. The robots are designed for 8-10 year old's, so please be ready to give your chi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room to learn how robots are made followed by a STEM robot project to work on. The robots are designed for 8-10 year old's, so please be ready to give your child a helping hand with their project.

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.

Legos

Lego Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Event Details:

Lego Club is back!!!! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun after school activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small...

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

Lego Club is back!!!! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun after school activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small Lego kit will be given away each 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. 

Build Lego Robots

Robots & Cupcakes "Be a Reading Machine"

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Children
Event Details:

Join us building Lego Robots, as we continue our Winter Reading Program "Be a Reading Machine."  This program requires registration. Cupcakes will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us building Lego Robots, as we continue our Winter Reading Program "Be a Reading Machine."  This program requires registration. Cupcakes will be provided.

 

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. 

Staff In-Service Day

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

All library locations in the Auglaize County Library System will be closed all day on January 8. We will reopen with regular hours on Thursday. We're sorry for the inconvenience.

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

All library locations in the Auglaize County Library System will be closed all day on January 8. We will reopen with regular hours on Thursday. We're sorry for the inconvenience.

Kids having fun

Pictionary with Snacks

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a challenging game of Pictionary and enjoy a delicious snack.  

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for a challenging game of Pictionary and enjoy a delicious snack.  

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. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

The Auglaize Count Library system will be closed on January 20 for the Holiday. 

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

The Auglaize Count Library system will be closed on January 20 for the Holiday.

homeschool kids trivia

Homeschool Kids Trivia

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Event Details:

Come test your knowledge and hang out with other homeschoolers with a few rounds of kids trivia in the Event Room at 1:30pm. You may even win prize! Snacks provided!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come test your knowledge and hang out with other homeschoolers with a few rounds of kids trivia in the Event Room at 1:30pm. You may even win prize! Snacks provided!

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.

legos built into objects

Lego Charades

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a game of LEGO Charades! Build whatever is depicted on the card from LEGO bricks, while other players are trying to guess it. Both the builder and the guesser will get ...

Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a game of LEGO Charades! Build whatever is depicted on the card from LEGO bricks, while other players are trying to guess it. Both the builder and the guesser will get points at the end! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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. 

Legos

Lego Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library at Minster
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Event Details:

Lego Club is back!!!! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun after school activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small...

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

Lego Club is back!!!! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun after school activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small Lego kit will be given away each 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. 

kids making binoculars w hands

Homeschool Library Lab

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Event Details:

Are you a new homeschool family looking for other homeschool families to connect with? Or have you been homeschooling for awhile but are looking for something new to add to your ro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you a new homeschool family looking for other homeschool families to connect with? Or have you been homeschooling for awhile but are looking for something new to add to your routine?

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.

Kids having fun

Playdate

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Program Type:
Game/Activity
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Come join us for a playdate and meet new friends.

Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come join us for a playdate and meet new friends.

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.