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make a cute decoration for fall

Kids -Make a turkey craft

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Watercolor holiday greenery

Watercolor Christmas Cards

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come follow this easy and beautiful tutorial to make handmade watercolor Christmas cards for your loved ones this holiday season.

A loaf of sourdough bread sliced and spread out.

Beginning Sourdough Class

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a presentation on sourdough making with Allison Hartman. Samples will be available, and the first ten registrants will receive a starter from Allison!

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

All Day 12/1 - 12/24
Outside at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Stop in at the Library to write a note to Santa and put it in Santa's mailbox.

The entire family will enjoy this event with Brad and Lori Lambert of New Outlook

Family Holiday Sing Along

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

The entire family will enjoy this fun holiday sing along with New Outlook

Holiday Sing Along with Brandon

Holiday Sing Along with Brandon

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a Holiday Sing Along with Brandon Miller, local guitarist.  

Mr. & Mrs. Claus Afterhours Meet & Greet

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Clause afterhours! We will have a cookie and a craft for you to do while you wait for your turn to meet the big man and his beautiful wife. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library Group.

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Adult Craft-Beaded Snowman

1:00pm–2:00pm
Cridersville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Festive afternoon designing your own Beaded Snowmen.  Registration is required.  This program is also         offered on Mon. Dec. 15th at 5:00 pm.

Financial Wellness: Debt Management and Financial Goals

1:00pm–2:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Get the skills and knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with your financial resources.

Join us at the Wapak Library for a talk on Debt Managements and Goals. 

Presented by Fifth Third Bank. 

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

4:00pm–6:00pm
Waynesfield
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to  make and decorate some fun cake pops  great skill to learn for those holiday parties

Tech Help with Tech Guru

10:00am–12:00pm
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. 

Tech Help with the Tech Guru

1:00pm–3:00pm
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

4:00pm–6:00pm
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. 

Adult Craft-Beaded Snowman

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

Join us for a festive evening of fun.  Decorate your own Beaded Snowman.  Registration is Required.  This program is also   offered on Dec. 11th at 1:00 pm.

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 either 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. 

Porch Talk Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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 either 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. 

Book Club

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

Mr. & Mrs. Claus Afterhours Meet & Greet

7:00pm–8:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for a meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Clause afterhours! We will have a cookie and a craft for you to do while you wait for your turn to meet the big man and his beautiful wife. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library Group.

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.

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.

Tech Help with Tech Guru

10:00am–12:00pm
Minster
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Upstairs
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. 

Tech Help with Tech Guru

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Tech Help with Tech Guru

4:00pm–6:00pm
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. 

Christmas Eve

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

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Christmas Day

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

The Auglaize County Library System will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the holiday.

Adult Crafts: Book Bedazzling

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

Come join us in customizing your own book with Book Bedazzling .

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. 

Adult Crafts: Book Bedazzling

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

Come join us in customizing your own book with Book Bedazzling.

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. 

Family New Years Bingo & NYE Hat Creation

5:00pm–6:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families join us for a few rounds of New Years Bingo and we'll also be coloring our own NYE party hats! In the Event Room at 5pm, please be sure to register everyone who will be participating. 

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.

Closing Early - New Year's Eve

3:00pm–7:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

New Year's Day - All libraries closed

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

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 January is We Solve Murders by Richard Osman . Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

 

Sip and Paint

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

Join us as we SIP (hot cocoa) and PAINT (vinyl records)! 

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.

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.