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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
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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
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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
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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.

Cupcake Pallet

Cupcake Decorating

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

truck

Touch a Truck

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Outside at Wapakoneta-Central
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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!

Firetruck

Meet our Firemen

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Cridersville
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Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
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Come kick off Summer Reading with us!  Meet our local Firemen with a Presentation at Cridersville Library.  Learn about

Kids having fun

Outdoor Storytime

Thursday, June 12, 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! 

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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 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.

Summer Kickoff with Banzi Balloons

1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Bremen
Library Branch: New Bremen
Room: Library
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at this great, colorful performance with Banzi Balloons! 

Monday, June 2 at 1:00 PM 

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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 Kickoff with Banzi Balloons

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at two great, colorful performances with Banzi Balloons! 

Monday, June 2 at 6:00 PM (Friends-sponsored Kickoff with snacks)

AND Tuesday, June 3 at 10:30AM

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 Kickoff with Banzi Balloons

10:30am - 11:30am
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with us at two great, colorful performances with Banzi Balloons! 

Monday, June 2 at 6:00 PM (Friends-sponsored Kickoff with snacks)

AND Tuesday, June 3 at 10:30AM

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. 

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. 

Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's with the Alzheimer's Association

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms.

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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. 

Meet our Firemen

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Come kick off Summer Reading with us!  Meet our local Firemen with a Presentation at Cridersville Library.  Learn about

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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. 

"Adventure of the Missing Color" - Science Heroes

10:30am - 11:15am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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. 

"Adventure of the Missing Color" - Science Heroes

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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. 

"Adventure of the Missing Color" - Science Heroes

6:00pm - 6:45pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
Age Group: Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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 with Andy the Armadillo

10:30am - 11:00am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Join us for storytime with Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse.  Enjoy stories and dancing with Andy and have your picture taken.

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. 

"Foxes in Folklore" - Ohio Canid Center

11:00am - 12:00pm
Waynesfield
Library Branch: Waynesfield
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

The intelligence and cunning of a fox is unmatched! Learn about how they are viewed in cultures all over the world through literature, movies, and more, featuring a real life FOX animal ambassador. 

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. 

"Foxes in Folklore" - Ohio Canid Center

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wapakoneta-Central
Library Branch: Wapakoneta-Central
Room: Event Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

The intelligence and cunning of a fox is unmatched! Learn about how they are viewed in cultures all over the world through literature, movies, and more, featuring a real life FOX animal ambassador. 

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. 

"Foxes in Folklore" - Ohio Canid Center

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Pre-Teens, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

The intelligence and cunning of a fox is unmatched! Learn about how they are viewed in cultures all over the world through literature, movies, and more, featuring a real life FOX animal ambassador. 

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. 

P.J. the Llama

10:30am - 11:30am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Outside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Come join us as we Welcome P.J. the Llama to Cridersville Library.  Have your picture taken, ask P.J.'s owner questions and see the world through a Llama's eyes.  P.J. may even take a walk through the Library.  Join the fun!

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. 

Vinyl Share and Swap with Harold Lambert

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Waynesfield
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

Storytime Sing-Along with Brandon

10:30am - 11:15am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

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!

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. 

Brukner Nature Center's - Wildlife Encounter

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Minster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Brukner Nature Center's, Wildlife Encounter.  Two sessions, 1:30 to 2:15 and 2:30 to 3:15. Pre-Registration is required.  Parents must be present if child is under 5.

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. 

Brukner Nature Center's - Wildlife Encounter

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Minster
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Boy Scout Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Brukner Nature Center's, Wildlife Encounter.  Two sessions, 1:30 to 2:15 and 2:30 to 3:15. Pre-Registration is required.  Parents must be present if child is under 5.

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. 

Beginner Sourdough Class with E. Ann Baking Co.

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cridersville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn the basics of making Sourdough Bread and go home with a starter of your very own!

 

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. 

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Cridersville
Library Branch: Cridersville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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. 

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Knoxville
Library Branch: New Knoxville
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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. 

"Catch an Art Thief" Library Show

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Minster
Library Branch: Minster
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults, Pre-Teens, Youth, Children, Babies/Toddlers, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance/Presenter
Event Details:

Help Catch an Art Thief!

THE CRIME: Carmen Ohio has traveled back in time and stolen art from several Ohio artists! YOUR MISSION: Work as a team to solve the puzzles and recover these important works of art!

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.