Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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!

Children's books in a stack

Storytime with Police Chief Mike

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. 

Bluey's Family

Bluey Paint Party

Monday, March 16, 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 a Bluey Paint Party! Each toddler will get a blank canvas and do a paint free for all. While painting, they will get to watch an episode of Bluey!

Painted Flower Pots

Kids Crafts: Flower Pots

Thursday, March 19, 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:

Meet us in the Event Room at 5pm to paint your own flower pots!

Pop cycle stick fence with felt bunny and fabric flowers

DIY Easter Decor

All Day 3/23
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Spring and make this cute bunny craft

Easter Egg Painted Rocks

Easter Egg Painted Rocks

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some Easter Fun!!  Paint your Easter Egg Rocks.

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.

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Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

10:00am–11:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
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.

Saturday Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
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!

Now offering Storytime on the first Saturday of the month.

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. 

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

9:00am–12:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Spring Movement with Boyd Dance Studio

11:00am–11:30am
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come explore movement and dance with Boyd Dance Studio! This month will be Spring themed movement. This event is perfect for children ages 5 and younger!

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. 

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

1:00pm–4:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Registration will open quarterly.

REGISTER HERE!

Porch Talk Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Waynesfield
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

Tea Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
New Bremen
Open
Registration Required
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. 

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. 

Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
New Bremen
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.  

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

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. 

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Storytime Corner
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

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. 

Storytime

10:45am–11:45am
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

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. 

Crochet for Beginners

11:00am–1:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to meet new friends and learn something fun and new. We will cover basic stitches and techniques. 

Each participant would need to bring a 5mm crochet hook, scissors and light colored crochet yarn.

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. 

Knitting for Beginners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Minster
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you have ever wanted to learn how to knit, please join us for this beginners knitting class.  We will cover basic stitches and techniques.    

Registration is required for this event. 

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. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

1:00am–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
New Knoxville
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

1:00pm–1:45pm
Minster
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. 

Homeschool: All About Animals

1:30pm–2:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
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!

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. 

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
New Bremen
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. 

Storytime with Police Chief Mike

10:30am–11:00am
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! 

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. 

Homeschool Lego Building

1:00pm–2:00pm
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?

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.

Ladies Hour All About Latte

3:30pm–4:30pm
Waynesfield
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in and learn all about latte! Coffe Amor samples will given away as well.

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.

Art Sparks!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a little messy while learning something new! 

Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make our own works of art based on what we have learned.

Kids Craft Night: Pot of Gold

5:00pm–5:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
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!

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.