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How It's Made

How It's Made: Pizza

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room at 5pm to learn how pizza are made. We will have some yummy pizza for you to try. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Group. 

how its made

How It's Made: Krave Ice Cream

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
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Event Details:

Join us for a special How It's Made in our Event Room at 5pm. We will have Dena Wireman, from Krave Creamery, back to show us how they make their yummy ice cream. We will have some samples for you to try out.

Kids having fun

Homeschool Library Lab

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 to add to your routine?

Drawing

"Let's Draw" with Snacks

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come Draw with us and enjoy a snack.

homeschool kids trivia

Homeschool Kids Trivia

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come test your knowledge and hang out with other homeschoolers with a few rounds of kids trivia in the Event Room at 1:30pm. You may even win prize! Snacks provided!

SUMMER READING KICK OFF!

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library at Minster
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Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Challenge, "Color Our World".  We'll have crafts, games, face painting, balloons, and snacks.  Come and enjoy the fun!

Kick-Off Party

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kick- Off Party from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.  Bring your friends for some outside games, face painting, and fun.  We will have staff on hand to chat with and help you get registered for Summer Reading.

Kids having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at Heritage Park, the gazebo behind town, at 10:30am every Thursday during out Summer Reading Challenge for Outdoor Storytime! 

Hobbies

Hobby Exhibit by Barb Selby

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Looking for a Fun Hobby? Check out the beautiful handiwork of friend and neighbor Barb Selby at Cridersville Library.  She will be displaying afghans, paintings, potato chip scarfs, kitchen towels and jewelry all made by Barb.

Make Your Own Surrealism Trinket Tray

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Knoxville
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Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore our Summer Reading theme of "Color Our World," as we make Trinket Trays out of air-dry clay inspired by Surrealism artist Salvador Dali. Use this tray in your home to store your treasures.

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Adult Crafts: Paint Along with Video

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

Come join us in painting along with a video.

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: Paint Along with Video

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

Come join us in painting along with a video.

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. 

Homemade Cards for Mother's Day

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a hands-on workshop where you will create and bring home some beautiful, handmade cards from recycled materials for that personal touch this Mother's Day. Supplies will be provided.

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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Waynesfield
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

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.

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. 

Flower Painting-Adult Craft

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

Join us in sharing your talent of painting.  Enjoy making your own flower painting.  This Adult Craft is also offered on May 19th at 5:00 pm.  Registration is required.

 

Flower Painting-Adult Craft

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

Join us in sharing your talent of painting.  Enjoy making your own flower painting.  This Adult Craft is also offered on May 15th at 1:00 pm.  Registration is required.

 

Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Vase

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 making a pressed flower vase or votive.

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: Pressed Flower Vase

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 making a Pressed Flower Vase or Votive .

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. 

Memorial Day

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

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

 

SUMMER READING KICK OFF!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Challenge, "Color Our World".  We'll have crafts, games, face painting, balloons, and snacks.  Come and enjoy the fun!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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.

Drop In Craft - Washi Tape Bookmarks

All Day 6/2 - 6/6
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in the library during open hours and make a bookmark!

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

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

Stained Glass Plant Stakes Class for Adults

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Waynesfield
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to craft something unique and memorable in our Stained Glass Workshop! Perfect for beginners and groups looking for a fun, artistic experience without the need to invest in tools.

Disclaimer(s)

One Per Household

This craft is limited to one per craft per household.

Learn to Diamond Paint

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

Learn how to make visually dazzling art that will shimmer and sparkle. Diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Diamond painting is truly a creative way to lower stress.

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. 

Sketches and Snacks

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love snacks? What about drawing? If so, join us in the Event room to draw a couple of drawings while having a snack at 12pm weekly during the Summer Reading Challenge! Snacks made possible by St Paul UCC's Summer Food Program!

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.

Pixel Art

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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. 

Teen/Tween Craft: "Bad Art"

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Minster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come let your creativity out and make "bad art" with us! This craft is for ages 10 - 18 years old.

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. 

Kids Sand Art

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 1pm to make your own sticker sand art!

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.

Air Dry Clay Creations

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Bring your imagination down to our Event Room at 3pm to create your own air dry clay creation! Registration required!

Paint a Canvas Bag

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waynesfield
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens paint a cute canvas tote bag for summer or school!

Drop in Craft

All Day
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in and make a craft

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

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