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!

bingo card

Kids Fall Bingo

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet us in the Event Room at 5:30pm for a few rounds of Fall themed bingo for a chance to win a prize! 

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Tech Help with Tech Guru

4:00pm–6:00pm
New Knoxville
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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. 

Library Closed - Software Upgrade

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches
Description:

All library locations will be closed for a software upgrade.

Book Club @ Tower Park

1:30pm–2:30pm
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Outside
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!

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.

Walking Club

9:00am–10:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Adult Area
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 September selection is Catch You Later by Ohio author Jessica Strawser.  Copies are available at the library.  

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 September is North Woods by Daniel Mason. 

Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
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 selection for September is Come With Me by Ohio author Erin Flanagan.  

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 September is Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

10:00am–12:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

Tech Help with Tech Guru

1:00pm–3:00pm
Waynesfield
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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

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. 

Tech Help with Tech Guru

4:00pm–6:00pm
Cridersville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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. 

Walking Club

9:00am–10:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

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. 

Knit & Crochet Circle

5:30pm–7:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your own project and chat with other crafters while you work. All textile-crafters welcome.

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. 

Ladies Craft Hour

5:00pm–6:00pm
Waynesfield
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Tech Help with Tech Guru

10:00am–12:00pm
New Knoxville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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. 

Ladies Craft Hour

12:00pm–1:00pm
Waynesfield
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Tech Help with Tech Guru

1:00pm–3:00pm
New Bremen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

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. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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.