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Playdate

Playdate

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun playdate and meet new friends.

Jeopardy Logo

Homeschool: Jeopardy

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Children, Family
Program Type: Game/Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in Conference Room 3 for a fun Homeschool Event with Kids Jeopardy! The questions will revolve are kids' books, tv shows, and movies. 

Homeschool events happen on the second Wednesday of each month.

Building Legos

Homeschool Lego Building

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at 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?

Pixel Art

Pixel Art

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Pre-Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Pixel Art masterpiece.

Rocks painted with acrylics

Rock Painting

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are painting rocks! Perfect to add to your garden or brighten up any area in your home. 

Painted Canvases

Kids Crafts: Tape Resist Art

Thursday, April 16, 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 for a kid's craft where we will do some Tape Resist Art!

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!!

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Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Pick up each month's title ahead of time to read and then discuss it at our monthly gathering. New members always welcome!

The June's selection is Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson.  Copies of the hardcover book in regular print and large print will be available first come first served at the New Knoxville library. 

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. 

Dinosaur Canvas Painting for Kids

10:00am–12:00pm
Cridersville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

  Enjoy a day of being an Artist!  Come paint your favorite dinosaur on a Canvas and have fun with your friends!

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 at the Gazebo with the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

10:15am–10:45am
Minster
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Centennial Park
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time with The Girl Scouts of Western Ohio!

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. 

Storytime with the Wapakoneta Police Department

10:30am–11:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Storytime Corner
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

Please join us for a special Storytime with the Wapakoneta Police Department!

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. 

Storytime -Dino Show and Tell

10:45am–11:15am
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your favorite dino toy or stuffie for show and tell  and if you want wear a dino shirt!

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. 

Dinosaur themed Movie

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. 

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. 

Soil and Water Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome our special guest Chris from the Auglaize County Soil and Water Conservation Department. Learn about natural resources, conservation, and how we can help preserve nature and take care of our community.

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. 

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of 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. 

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. 

Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–4:00pm
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.

Outdoor Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: 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 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!

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. 

Soil and Water Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome our special guest Chris from the Auglaize County Soil and Water Conservation Department. Learn about natural resources, conservation, and how we can help preserve nature and take care of our community.

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. 

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of 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. 

Dinosaur themed Movie

11:00am–1:30pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
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.

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. 

Adult Rock Painting

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

Join this Adult Program and Paint a Beautiful Rock with a design of your choice.  This program requires registration.

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. 

Dino Sand Art Craft

3:00pm–4:00pm
Waynesfield
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fill a fun dino shaped necklace with sand

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.

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. 

Kids Crafts: Dinosaur Banks

5:00pm–6:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your creativity and get ready for a dino-mite night at the library! Kids will have the chance to paint and decorate their very own dinosaur bank to take home.

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. 

Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stories and activities designed to inspire a love of 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. 

Paleontology with Dr. Peg

10:00am–12:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join Dr. Peg Yacobucci and her students from the Paleontology program at Bowling Green University, for a fun and informative presentation about the study of the life of the past.

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. 

Crack a Dinosaur Egg Activity

All Day
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Become a paleontologist for a day and crack open a Dinosaur Egg! See what is inside and take home your prize. While supplies last. 

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.

First Come, First Served

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

Crack a Dinosaur Egg Activity

All Day
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Become a paleontologist for a day and crack open a Dinosaur Egg! See what is inside and take home your prize. While supplies last. 

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.

First Come, First Served

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