Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Drop in Craft

All Day 8/4 - 8/29
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Art Display

Art Display by Rick Shaffer

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in and look at the Art work Display by Rick Shaffer.  His beautiful display of Canvas Paintings and Painted Saw Blades are Amazing!

baby on tummy with toys

Tummy Time for Infants and Caregivers

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by Stephanie Rahe, SLP/IBCLC. Bring a small blanket for your baby to lay on.

Ages - Newborn - crawling

 

Craft supplies

Kids Craft Night: Paper Fall Garland

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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:

Would you like to create your own fall decoration to hang up? If so, meet us in the Event Room at 5pm to create your own Paper Fall Garland! Please be sure to register as space is limited!

baby on tummy with toys

Tummy Time for Infants and Caregivers

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by Stephanie Rahe, SLP/IBCLC. Bring a small blanket for your baby to lay on.

Ages - Newborn - crawling

 

Crochet Plants with Alyssa

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to crochet beautiful house plants with Alyssa! With step-by-step easy to follow instructions and one on one help available, even beginners can learn this craft with ease. Yarn and hooks provided. 

Diamond Art Coasters

Adult Diamond Art Coasters

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon designing your Diamond Art Coaster.  This program requires registration and is also offered on Monday Sept. 22 at 5:00 pm.

baby on tummy with toys

Tummy Time for Infants and Caregivers

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other caregivers of infants and engage with baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Led by Stephanie Rahe, SLP/IBCLC. Bring a small blanket for your baby to lay on.

Ages - Newborn - crawling

 

Kids coloring

Coloring and Cookies

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on your day off of school for some fun coloring and cookies.  Bring your friends!

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Library Closed - Software Upgrade

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches
Description:

All library locations will be closed for a software upgrade.

Labor Day

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

The Auglaize County Public Library System will be Closed for the holiday.

Lego Club

3:30pm–4:15pm
Minster
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. 

Cursive and Cupcakes

5:00pm–5:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to read and write in cursive, but just did not know how? This program is for you! 

Family Night: Fall Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Minster
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for September's Family Night where we will be making a fall craft! All ages are invited with parent/guardians. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

Family Night: Fall Craft

5:00pm–6:00pm
Minster
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for September's Family Night where we will be making a fall craft! All ages are invited with parent/guardians. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

DIY Wood Slice Pumpkins

5:00pm–6:30pm
New Knoxville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate fall by making some DIY home decor! We will use wood slices to make our own pumpkins to display in the home.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

First Come, First Served

This craft is first come, first serve as long as supplies last.

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. 

Family Night: Fall Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Minster
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for September's Family Night where we will be making a fall craft! All ages are invited with parent/guardians. Registration is required. Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

Teen/Tween Craft Night: Beaded Backpack Charms

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

Join us for Teen/Tween Craft Night in the Event Room at 4pm to make your own Beaded Backpack Charm! Registration is required! 

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. 

DIY Wood Slice Pumpkins

5:00pm–6:30pm
New Bremen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate fall by making some DIY home decor! We will use wood slices to make our own pumpkins to display in the home.

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

This craft is first come, first serve as long as supplies last.

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. 

Afternoon Bingo Blitz

1:00pm–2:00pm
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!  Light snacks will be provided and you may even win a prize!

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. 

Cursive and Cupcakes

5:00pm–5:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to read and write in cursive, but just did not know how? This program is for you! 

Crochet Plants with Alyssa

5:00pm–7:00pm
New Knoxville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to crochet beautiful house plants with Alyssa! With step-by-step easy to follow instructions and one on one help available, even beginners can learn this craft with ease. Yarn and hooks 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.

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.

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. 

Crochet Plants with Alyssa

5:00pm–7:00pm
New Bremen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to crochet beautiful house plants with Alyssa! With step-by-step easy to follow instructions and one on one help available, even beginners can learn this craft with ease. Yarn and hooks provided. 

Pixel Art

3:15pm–4:15pm
Wapakoneta-Central
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. 

Cursive and Cupcakes

5:00pm–5:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to read and write in cursive, but just did not know how? This program is for you! 

Coloring and Cookies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on your day off of school for some fun coloring and cookies.  Bring your friends!

Cursive and Cupcakes

5:00pm–5:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to read and write in cursive, but just did not know how? This program is for you! 

Write a Scary Story

6:00pm–7:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Do you love to write? Do you love scary stories? Come join us for a night of writing exercised and sharing ideas! We will talk about what makes a compelling story and other tips and tricks.

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.

Federal Reserve 101 Presented by Chuck Soder of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

6:00pm–7:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

The Federal Reserve is best known for managing interest rates, but it also plays a key role in the regional economy.

Write a Scary Story

6:00pm–7:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Do you love to write? Do you love scary stories? Come join us for a night of writing exercised and sharing ideas! We will talk about what makes a compelling story and other tips and tricks.

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. 

Cursive and Cupcakes

5:00pm–5:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to read and write in cursive, but just did not know how? This program is for you! 

Family Night: Pumpkin Painting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Minster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for October's Family Night where we will be painting pumpkins! All ages are invited with parent/guardians. Registration is required for each person attending! Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm.

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. 

Family Night: Pumpkin Painting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Minster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for October's Family Night where we will be painting pumpkins! All ages are invited with parents/guardians. Registration is required for each person attending! Three sessions will be available at 4, 5, and 6pm. 

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.