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baby on belly doing painting

Tummy Time Painting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Corner at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Storytime Corner
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm for a fun keepsake made by your baby having some old fashioned tummy time! Paint should stay contained, but just in case wear something that you aren't worried about getting paint in on.

Records painted with various sunsets

Sip and Paint

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
New Knoxville
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)! 

Children's books in a stack

Storytime with special guest Police Chief Motter

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's welcome our special guest, Waynesfield Police Chief Nathan Motter!

Clay Snowmen

Homeschool: "How It's Made" Pottery

Wednesday, January 14, 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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special homeschool event where we will learn about pottery in a special episode of "How It's Made". After watching the episode, we will make our own air-dry clay creations of snowmen!

Colored Pencils

Winter Pictionary for Kids

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for some Winter Themed Pictionary for Winter Reading!

Drawing of Hot Chocolate

Sketches and Snacks: Winter

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 for a Winter themed Sketches and Snacks. We will be drawing for the first half, and if you'd like to color your creation, we will have supplies out for the second half of class. 

Two young ladies sitting at low tea in a garden

Tea Party

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Hot Tea month with a Tea Party featuring samples of hot tea as well as hot cocoa and snacks. Dressing up is encouraged but not required. 

learn about coffee, try some late art and maybe take a bag of coffee home

All About Latte

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Puzzle Pieces

Puzzle Day

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, High School, Pre-Teens, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

We are celebrating National Puzzle Day!  Come celebrate with us by doing a fun puzzle.  Fun for any age!

Heart Dream Catchers

Kids Crafts: Heart Dream Catchers

Thursday, January 29, 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:

Meet us in the Event Room at 5pm to make your own heart dream catchers!

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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 Lego Building

1:00pm–2:00pm
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come test your building skills and spend time with other homeschoolers. Are you a new homeschool family looking for other homeschool families to connect with?  Or have you been homeschooling for awhile but are looking for something new?

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.

Symphony Storytime with Lima Symphony Orchestra

10:30am–11:30am
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Youth, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to the seasonal hits with the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Winter Pictionary for Kids

5:00pm–6:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for some Winter Themed Pictionary for Winter Reading!

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. 

Martin Luther King Day - All libraries closed

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

Kids Beaded Hearts

4:00pm–6:00pm
Cridersville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a beaded Valentine for yourself or for a friend.  

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 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. 

Valentine's Day Bingo

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

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm for some Valentine's Day Bingo. You might win a prize!

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. 

Thumbprint Magnet Hearts

5:00pm–7:00pm
New Knoxville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this quick and easy memento. 

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. 

Kids Event: Valentine's Day Bingo

4:00pm–5:00pm
Minster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet us upstairs at 4pm for a few rounds of bingo! You might win a prize! Registration is required.

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.

Homeschool Lego Building

1:00pm–2:00pm
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come test your building skills and hang out with other homeschoolers.  Are you a new homeschool family looking for other homeschool families to connect with?  Or have you been homeschooling for awhile, but are looking for something new?

Family Lego Night

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

Join us for Family Lego Night in the Event Room at 5pm for an evening full of all things legos! We invite you to bring a lego creation from home, if you think you can get it here in in one piece.

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. 

Kids Afterhours Nerf Night

7:00pm–7:45pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Library
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us at 7pm for an Afterhours Nerf War! Bring your nerf blasters that use regular nerf darts, keep your darts at home, and we will supply all of the darts you could ever use! Recommended to bring/wear protective eye glasses. 

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. 

Memorial Day

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