Upcoming Events

Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World - All Ages

All Day 6/1–7/14

All Branches

Virtual Event

Library Branch: All Branches

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity, Book Club, Movie, Performance/Presenter, Storytime, Technology

Event Details:

Summer Reading Challenge kicks off June 1 and runs through July 14, 2025.

Tiny Art Show Canvas Pickup

All Day 6/2–6/28

All Branches

Virtual Event

Library Branch: All Branches

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity

Event Details:

Stop into your library during the month of June to pick up your own mini canvas to take home to decorate. Paint it, glue to it, sew on it--the sky's the limit!

Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

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First Come, First Served

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

"Foxes in Folklore" - Ohio Canid Center

1:00pm–2:00pm

Wapakoneta-Central

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central

Room: Event Room

Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

The intelligence and cunning of a fox is unmatched! Learn about how they are viewed in cultures all over the world through literature, movies, and more, featuring a real life FOX animal ambassador.

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.

Quilling "Starry Night"

1:00pm–3:00pm

New Bremen

Library Branch: New Bremen

Age Group: Family, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Use paper and your own creativity to make your interpretation of Van Gogh's "Starry Night"! One of the most recognizable pieces of art, use this craft to put your own spin on it.

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.

"Foxes in Folklore" - Ohio Canid Center

3:30pm–4:30pm

Minster

Library Branch: Minster

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

The intelligence and cunning of a fox is unmatched! Learn about how they are viewed in cultures all over the world through literature, movies, and more, featuring a real life FOX animal ambassador.

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.

Quilling "Starry Night"

1:00pm–3:00pm

New Knoxville

Library Branch: New Knoxville

Age Group: Family, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Use paper and your own creativity to make your interpretation of Van Gogh's "Starry Night"! One of the most recognizable pieces of art, use this craft to put your own spin on it.

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.

P.J. the Llama

10:30am–11:30am

Cridersville

Library Branch: Cridersville

Room: Outside

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Come join us as we Welcome P.J. the Llama to Cridersville Library. Have your picture taken, ask P.J.'s owner questions and see the world through a Llama's eyes. P.J. may even take a walk through the Library. Join the fun!

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.

Vinyl Share and Swap with Harold Lambert

5:00pm–6:00pm

Waynesfield

Library Branch: Waynesfield

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Waynesfield resident and vinyl record enthusiast will be here spinning some of his favorites

Anyone interested in coming to swap vinyls is welcome to attend

Storytime Sing-Along with Brandon

10:30am–11:15am

Cridersville

Library Branch: Cridersville

Room: Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Join us for a Special Storytime, as we welcome Brandon Miller, Wapak's finest Guitarist and Singer. Brandon will entertain us with fun children's songs, as we sing and dance along. All are welcome to enjoy the fun!

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.

Brukner Nature Center's - Wildlife Encounter

1:30pm–2:15pm

Minster

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

Library Branch: Minster

Room: Boy Scout Room

Age Group: Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for Brukner Nature Center's, Wildlife Encounter. Two sessions, 1:30 to 2:15 and 2:30 to 3:15. Pre-Registration is required. Parents must be present if child is under 5.

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.

Brukner Nature Center's - Wildlife Encounter

2:30pm–3:15pm

Minster

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

Library Branch: Minster

Room: Boy Scout Room

Age Group: Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for Brukner Nature Center's, Wildlife Encounter. Two sessions, 1:30 to 2:15 and 2:30 to 3:15. Pre-Registration is required. Parents must be present if child is under 5.

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.

Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–5:00pm

Cridersville

Library Branch: Cridersville

Room: Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Game/Activity

Event Details:

Stop by Cridersville Library to pick up a town-wide Scavenger Hunt paper. Enjoy a family day of walking the town looking for specific items and take a few pictures. Return to the Library when completed for 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.

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

10:30am–11:30am

Cridersville

Library Branch: Cridersville

Room: Library

Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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.

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

2:00pm–3:00pm

New Knoxville

Library Branch: New Knoxville

Room: Library

Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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.

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

6:00pm–7:00pm

Minster

Library Branch: Minster

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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.

Guess How Many LEGOs?

All Day 7/1–7/14

Cridersville

Library Branch: Cridersville

Room: Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Game/Activity

Event Details:

Guess how many LEGOs are in the jar. Closest guess will win their own LEGO set!

Stop into the Cridersville Library any time between July 1-July 14 for your chance to win.

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

10:30am–11:30am

Waynesfield

Library Branch: Waynesfield

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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.

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

2:00pm–3:00pm

New Bremen

Library Branch: New Bremen

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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.

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

6:00pm–7:00pm

Wapakoneta-Central

Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central

Room: Event Room

Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter

Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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.

Storytime Sing-Along

10:30am–11:30am

New Knoxville

Library Branch: New Knoxville

Age Group: Family, Everyone

Program Type: Performance/Presenter, Storytime

Event Details:

We will sing-along to children's favorites with our special guest leading the way. Feel free to dress up as your favorite cartoon character and join in on the fun!

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.

Drop in Craft for 4th of July

10:00am–5:00pm

Cridersville

Library Branch: Cridersville

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop in anytime today to do a Drop In 4th of July Craft, while supplies last.

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.

Independence Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Closing

All Day

Branches:

Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches

Description:

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

Tie Dye

1:00pm–3:00pm

New Knoxville

Library Branch: New Knoxville

Age Group: Family, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come Tie Dye at the Library! Bring your own t shirts, canvas bags, or other clothing that you would like to dye and get creative with color. Use your favorite colors to make a fun pattern or use the entire rainbow to make a cool design.

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.

Tiny Art Show

All Day 7/8–7/31

All Branches

Virtual Event

Library Branch: All Branches

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

All six Auglaize County Libraries will have a Tiny Art Show on display for viewing during open hours from July 8-31.

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