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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.

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. 

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.

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! 

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!

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Beginner Sourdough Class with E. Ann Baking Co.

11:00am–12:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginner Sourdough Class with E. Ann Baking Co. 

Join us to learn the basics of making sourdough bread and go home with a starter of your very own! 

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. 

Tech Help with Tech Guru

9:00am–12:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
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!

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 Tech Guru

1:00pm–4:00pm
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
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!

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. 

Adult Stress Free Coloring

5:00pm–6:00pm
Cridersville
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Adult Stress Free Coloring.  This program is also offered on Thurs. Feb. 19th at 1:00 pm.  This    program 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. 

Adult Crafts: Bezel Pendant Bracelet

5:00pm–6:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us in making a Bezel Pendant Bracelet.

Monthly adult crafts have two sessions available: Last Mondays of the month at 5:00 PM & the following Tuesdays 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. 

Silent Reading Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
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.

Adult Crafts: Bezel Pendant Bracelet

1:00pm–2:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us in making a Bezel Pendant Bracelet. 

Monthly adult crafts have two sessions available: Last Mondays of the month at 5:00 PM & the following Tuesdays 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. 

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?

Minster Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Minster
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

1:30pm–2:30pm
Cridersville
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.

 

Paws-itively Purr-fect Adoption Event with The Auglaize County Humane Society

12:00pm–2:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Meet adorable furry friends! The Auglaize County Humane Society is bringing some cats and dogs to the library for the purr-fect Friday! Learn about the mission of the Humane Society and meet some of their adoptable cats and dogs!

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 Tech Guru

9:00am–11:00am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
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!

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 Tech Guru

12:00pm–2:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Meeting Room
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!

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 Tech Guru

3:00pm–5:00pm
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
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!

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. 

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
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.

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
Open
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?

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.

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!

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

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.  

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.