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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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Superhero Bingo

5:00pm–6:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Waitlist
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 Superhero 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. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

1:00am–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Kids No Bake Cooking Class: Apple Donuts

5:00pm–5:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Full
Registration Required
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!

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.

Kids No Bake Cooking Class: Apple Donuts

6:00pm–6:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Full
Registration Required
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!

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.

Euchre in the Afternoon

1:00am–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Walking Club

9:00am–10:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

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. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

1:00am–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Walking Club

9:00am–10:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

1:00am–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

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. 

Walking Club

9:00am–10:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

1:00am–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

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

Walking Club

9:00am–10:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

Euchre in the Afternoon

1:00am–3:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Ready to shuffle and deal?

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

11:00am–1:30pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game/Activity
Event Details:

Join us as we gear up for Summer Reading with crafts, a bounce house, and Kona Ice! Thank you to the Friends of the Library of New Knoxville for sponsoring this event. 

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.

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 Kick off Picnic and Party

11:00am–1:00pm
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy a hot dog lunch and visiting with PJ Llama and the Texas Roadhouse crew.

This event is sponsored and provided by the Friends of White Memorial Lirbary

Summer Reading Kick Off Party with The BUGMAN

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.

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.

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. 

Summer Reading Dinosaur Kick-Off Celebration

3:00pm–5:00pm
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.

Walking Club

9:00am–10:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Calling All Walkers! 

Join us at 9 am on Tuesday mornings in the Library parking lot to enjoy a walk around our community. 

This is an event for all ages, bring your family or a friend. 

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.