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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:

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

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.

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. 

Touch a Truck

11:00am - 2:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Outside
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Meet our local community helpers and their vehicles. Use this opportunity to take pictures, ask questions, and see inside their famous cars and 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. 

Hobby Exhibit by Barb Selby

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cridersville
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.

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. 

Spin the Wheel

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Game/Activity
Event Details:

Have you signed up for Summer Reading?  Come spin our Wheel and receive a Reward Prize, while supplies last.  If you need assistance signing up, stop in the Library.

Kids Sand Art

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Registration
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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
Registration
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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
Registration
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Pre-Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Monday Evening Traveling Book Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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!

Event Details:

This book group meets at area businesses. Check with the Library to find out where we're going next. Readers are welcome to patronize the businesses on their own dime. The book for June is You Suck At Cooking by Clarkson Potter. 

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. 

Friday Morning Wapak Book Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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!

Event Details:

The book for June is Where the Lost Wonder by Amy Harmon. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

 

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.

Drop In Craft - Washi Tape Bookmarks

All Day 6/9 - 6/13
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.

Tech Help with Tech Guru

10:00am - 12:00pm
New Knoxville
Open
Registration
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

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. 

Make Your Own Surrealism Trinket Tray

1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Knoxville
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.

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.

First Come, First Served

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

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. 

Tech Help with Tech Guru

1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Bremen
Open
Registration
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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. 

Cupcake Decorating

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cridersville
Registration
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Color your World with a delicious cupcake on a pallet of goodies!  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. 

Tech Help with Tech Guru

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Minster
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Tech Help

Meet one-on-one with our Tech Guru Fred for a half hour session on the tech topic of your choice! 

Bring your device and questions to your session. Sessions are available twice a month at each library all year long. 

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. 

Colorful Wand Making

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Registration
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Discover the magic within you and join us in creating you own colorful wand! Using your imagination, come transform a plan chopstick into something magical and uniquely you. 

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 at the Gazebo with Boyd Dance Studio

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 storytime with Boyd Dance Studio from New Bremen, Ohio! Children will get to explore movement and dance during a fun filled storytime!

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 a Wapak Police Officer

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

Join us for this special Storytime with a couple of Wapakoneta's police officers! Afterwards, we will be hosting a Touch a Truck event in our parking lot where you will find one of their cruisers to check out!

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 PJ Llama

10:45am - 11:15am
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library will be sponsoring PJ Llama to return for a special storytime event

Touch a Truck

11:30am - 12:30pm
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.