Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Kids No Bake Cooking Class: Apple Donuts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to make your own yummy no bake apple donuts! Registration required!

Kids No Bake Cooking Class: Apple Donuts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to make your own yummy no bake apple donuts! Registration required!

Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol

Paw Patrol Craft Night

Thursday, April 30, 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 your toddlers to make a Paw Patrol foam craft while watching Paw Patrol.

Each toddler will be able to make both a Chase craft and a Marshall Craft.

Wrapped books

Ladies Hour-Blind Date With a Book Bingo

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come play bingo and win a wrapped book!!

Science lab with microscopes, beakers, and test tubes

Homeschool: Science/Discovery

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Science/Discovery themed Homeschool event. We will be doing different science experiments to create a hands-on experience for kids.

Homeschool events happen the second Wednesday of each month.

Bird House with paint brush

Kids Crafts: Bird Houses

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to paint and decorate your own bird houses.

monarch butterfly on an orange flower

Summer Reading Kick Off Party with The BUGMAN

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity, Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off Summer Reading with Mike Berman the BUG MAN! We will learn about different bugs including ones that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. After the presentation, KONA ICE will be available as well as a craft.

Blue pencil on top of white notepad

Creative Writing

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

Dinosaur Party

Summer Reading Dinosaur Kick-Off Celebration

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for our 2026 Summer Reading Dinosaur Celebration from 3:00-5:00 pm.  Bring your friends to get your face painted and meet some of our Amazing Dinosaurs.  Hotdogs and cookies will be provided.  Come join the fun.

Movie reel

Dinosaur themed Movie

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading theme of Unearth A Story, with a series of Dinosaur themed movies! Watch new films, and revisit the classics throughout the month of June. 

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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. 

Homeschool: Science/Discovery

1:30pm–2:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Science/Discovery themed Homeschool event. We will be doing different science experiments to create a hands-on experience for kids.

Homeschool events happen the second Wednesday of each month.

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. 

Art Sparks!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a little messy while learning something new! 

Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make our own works of art based on what we have learned.

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. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Wapakoneta-Central, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, All Branches
Description:
Arlington National cemetery grave stone

Creative Writing

1:00pm–2:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

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. 

Dinosaur Coloring Day for Kids

9:00am–1:00pm
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us decorate our walls for Summer Reading with your favorite dinosaur.  Pick out your favorite dinosaur, color it and hang it in the Library on display.  

2026 Summer Reading Kick-Off Event-Touch a Truck

11:30am–1:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

We're bringing back a well loved event, our Touch a Truck! We will have a Cheeseman semi, a firetruck, a police truck just to name couple!

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.

2026 Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Touch a Truck

2:00pm–4:00pm
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for our Touch a Truck event! We will have a firetruck, a police car, and an ambulance to name a few! Meet us in the parking lot at the Minster Library at 2pm to get up close and personal with the trucks!

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. 

Volunteen/Voluntween

1:00pm–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

If you:

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.

Pixel Art

3:00pm–4:00pm
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. 

Dirty Soda Bar

1:00pm–3:00pm
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Drop in between 1pm and 3 pm and make a dirty soda from our soda bar. This is a first come first served event as supplies will be limited for ages 12 and up.

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. 

Science Action Club: Bug Safari

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

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

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. 

Creative Writing

1:00pm–2:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

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. 

Build a Worm Hotel

1:00pm–1:45pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about our awesome decomposer friend, the worm, and its importance in soil ecosystems by building a worm hotel!

 

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. 

Lego Dino Habitat Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm
Minster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination to the library and build a LEGO habitat for your favorite dinosaur! Creations will be displayed in the library during Summer Reading. This program is for kids and teens/tweens in kindergarten-12th.

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. 

Volunteen/Voluntween

1:00pm–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2026!

If you:

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.

Pixel Art

3:00pm–4:00pm
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. 

Science Action Club: Bug Safari

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

Science Action Club features hands-on STEM activities and nature challenges that inspire wonder and spark creativity in youth. Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts.

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 with T- Rex

10:30am–11:00am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers!

Join us for a fun Storytime with T-Rex.

Creative Writing

1:00pm–2:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Are you interested in one day becoming a writer? Or do you want to learn more about writing for fun? Join us in Conference Room 3 for a Creative Writing Course.

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. 

Bring Your Own Item Bedazzle Party

1:00pm–4:00pm
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring in something you would like to bedazzle and we will supply the dazzle!  You will have 3 hours to work on youur project. This is for teens and adults. 

Dinosaur Dirt Cups for Kids

2:00pm–4:00pm
Cridersville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens, Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delicious snack, made by YOU!  Decorate your Dinosaur Dirt Cup with Oreos and dinosaurs!

Jurassic Amber Fossil Soap

5:30pm–6:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever seen an insect fossilized in amber?

This ultra-fun soap is inspired by the fascinating look of insects (and arachnids) fossilized in amber.

 

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.