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Kids Cookies and Canvases with Hannah Warwick

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hannah Warwick will be joining us at 10:30AM in the Event Room to guide us through painting our own artist inspired painting. Cookies will be provided! Made possible by The Friends of the Library Group!

Quilling "Starry Night"

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Bremen
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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.

Quilling "Starry Night"

Wednesday, June 18, 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:

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.

Kids having fun

Outdoor Yoga Storytime

Thursday, June 19, 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! This week we will focus on the art of yoga!

RETRO VINYL SHARE AND SWAP

Vinyl Share and Swap with Harold Lambert

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Waynesfield
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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

Kids having fun

Storytime Sing-Along with Brandon

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
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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!

Kids having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 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! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

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Kids Rock Painting

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Event Room to create your own Painted Rock at 5pm.

Kids having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 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! If it is raining or inclement weather Storytime will be cancelled, and we will see you next week!

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Kids Cupcake Decorating: 4th of July Cupcakes

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Event Room at Wapakoneta-Central
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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 1pm to decorate your own cupcake for the 4th of July!

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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.

Disclaimer(s)

First Come, First Served

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

PB & J Day

2:00pm–4:00pm
Cridersville
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in making your own snack.  Make a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich and top if off with a fruit skewer made by you.

Registration is Required.

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. 

Wonderosity: Production Studio

4:00pm–5:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to give kids a chance to be in the spotlight! Participants will learn what it takes to create a video to post online, from writing a script to recording and editing.

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
Full
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 2025!

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.

Wonderosity: Production Studio

4:00pm–5:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to give kids a chance to be in the spotlight! Participants will learn what it takes to create a video to post online, from writing a script to recording and editing.

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. 

Movement with Boyd Dance Studio Preschool

1:00pm–1:30pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Boyd Dance Studio visits the Library for Summer Reading! We explore movement and dance! This will be broken up into two age groups but can be fun for the whole family.

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. 

Movement with Boyd Dance Studio K-2

1:30pm–2:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Boyd Dance Studio visits the Library for Summer Reading! We explore movement and dance! This will be broken up into two age groups but can be fun for the whole family.

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. 

Teen Sweet Treats: No Bake Snacks

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

Teens! Want to learn how to make healthy, no-bake snacks? Join us in making PB&J Skewers and Rice Cake Flowers! 

Wonderosity: Production Studio

11:15am–12:15pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to give kids a chance to be in the spotlight! Participants will learn what it takes to create a video to post online, from writing a script to recording and editing.

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. 

Movement with Boyd Dance Studio Preschool

1:00pm–1:30pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Boyd Dance Studio visits the Library for Summer Reading! We explore movement and dance! This will be broken up into two age groups but can be fun for the whole family.

Movement with Boyd Dance Studio K-2

1:30pm–2:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Boyd Dance Studio visits the Library for Summer Reading! We explore movement and dance! This will be broken up into two age groups but can be fun for the whole family.

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. 

Volunteen/Voluntween

1:00pm–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Full
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 2025!

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.

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. 

Wonderosity: Production Studio

11:15am–12:15pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to give kids a chance to be in the spotlight! Participants will learn what it takes to create a video to post online, from writing a script to recording and editing.

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.  

Volunteen/Voluntween

1:00pm–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Full
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 2025!

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.

Independence 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.

 

Movement with Boyd Dance Studio K-2

3:30pm–4:00pm
Minster
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Centennial Park
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come explore movement and dance with Boyd Dance Studio! This event is for children in kindergarten-2nd grade.

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. 

Afternoon Bingo Blitz

1:00pm–2:00pm
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us for afternoon bingo downstairs at the library!  Light snacks will be provided and you may even win a prize!

Volunteen/Voluntween

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

The VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program for 2025!

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.

Ice Cream Social

4:00pm–5:30pm
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library will be serving  ice cream sundaes and hot dogs 

Come enjoy a treat and then stay for the Indiana Wild event immediately following

Kids Yoga Night

5:30pm–6:15pm
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:

Meet us in the Event Room at 5:30 for a few yoga flows and stretches! Caretakers are welcome to practice with us. Kids yoga mats 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.

Library Closed - Software Upgrade

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches
Description:

All library locations will be closed for a software upgrade.