What’s Happening at WCPL Welcome to the Summer Reading-Adventure Begins at Your Library edition of the WCPL Newsletter for May, June, & July 2024. Find out what’s new and exciting at Williams County Public Library, along with information on upcoming events, and services we offer. WCPL is made up of the following locations: Bryan Main, Edgerton Branch, Edon Branch, Pioneer Branch, Stryker Branch, West Unity Branch, and the Local History Center. Williams County Public Library provides access to materials such as books, movies, music, audio books, & digital books for all ages. WCPL also provides many services to the public: free computer & internet access, notary appointments, homebound services, curbside services, as well as programming, and WCPL is fine-free! Hours & Locations Bryan Main Library Monday: 9:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm Local History Center Monday: 9:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker, & West Unity Branch Libraries Monday: 9:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm PERFECT FOR SUMMER VACATION! CHECKOUT AT ALL WCPL LOCATIONS!
News, Notices, & Directory ALL PROGRAMS LISTED IN THE NEWSLETTER ARE FREE TO ATTEND! (unless otherwise noted) IF A PROGRAM REQUIRES REGISTRATION IT WILL BE NOTED. BOOK ONLINE AT MYWCPL.ORG, CALL 833-633-7323, OR STOP IN TO THE LIBRARY HOSTING THE EVENT TO SIGN UP. ADULT REGISTRATION PROGRAMS REQUIRE A LIBRARY CARD FOR SIGN UP. WCPL DIRECTORY Bryan Main Library 107 E High St, Bryan, OH 43506 833-633-7323 x 221 Edgerton Branch Library 319 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, OH 43517 833-633-7323 x 2 Edon Branch Library 105 S Michigan St, Edon, OH 43518 833-633-7323 x 3 Pioneer Branch Library 106 Baubice St, Pioneer, OH 43554 833-633-7323 x 4 Stryker Branch Library 304 S Defiance St, Stryker, OH 43557 833-633-7323 x 5 West Unity Branch Library 109 S High St, West Unity, OH 43570 833-633-7323 x 6 Local History Center 102 N Main St, Bryan, OH 43506 833-633-7323 x 275 News Notices Memorial Day: All WCPL locations will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27th for the Memorial Day holiday. Independence Day: All WCPL locations will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th for Independence Day. “Challenging the Stigma” event held at Bryan Main Library On March 28th, the 2nd Annual Challenging the Stigma event was held at the Bryan Main Library, with WCPL partnering with The Ability Center and Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The event celebrated differences, and focused on combating stigmas associated with disabilities. Special guest speakers included Katie Maskey, author of Ferdinand with the Extra Toes, Alex Miller, Special Olympics Athlete, Paula Kline who gave an update on the inclusive park in Bryan, and Patrolman Brian Robinson with his K-9 partner Bane from the Bryan Police. Art and artists from the Soaring Arts Studio in Napoleon, OH also shared their skills with those who attended. WCPL celebrates Solar Eclipse 2024 with Viewing Parties On April 8th, Williams County Public Library celebrated the 2024 Solar Eclipse with viewing parties at locations in Bryan, Edgerton, Stryker, and West Unity! Attendees were able to view the solar eclipse from library lawns, as it reached near totality. This was an unforgettable cosmic event and we loved having the chance to share this experience with our patrons!
Bryan Main Library Lego Club, Weekly on Thursdays in June & July, 4:00PM, For Kids of All Ages Half-Blood Heroes Hour, Starting May 31st, Weekly on Fridays in June & July, 1:00PM Drop by Camp Half-Blood and immerse yourself in the world of Percy Jackson with a full hour read-aloud session of “The Lightning Thief”. While enjoying the story, you will have the opportunity to participate in a themed activity. Join us for an adventure filled hour as we unleash our inner heroes. Register. Chess Club, Weekly on Fridays, 3:30PM-4:15PM Led by Tim Geleide, this club is for chess players for all skill levels! Lit with Loni, Weekly on Fridays in May, 4:00PM A new spin on storytime for kids, ages 7-13. Read modern classics together in this fun book club! Register. (No meeting May 31st) WEEKLY ADULT PROGRAMMING Mahjong Club, Weekly on Tuesdays, 2:00PM Learn mahjong basics and meet fellow players! Miniature Kit Building, Weekly on Tuesdays, 4:00PM Assemble intricate miniature models with easy-to-follow guides for builders of all skill levels. Collaborative projects and themed challenges. Completed kits will be showcased in mini exhibitions. Register. Friends of Fiber Art Weekly on Thursdays, 2:00PM Weekly get-togethers for fiber art lovers-join us! WEEKLY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Diamond Painting, Weekly on Thursdays, 3:00PM Diamond painting is another form of paint by numbers. Easy & calming art. For teens & adults. Register. Roll Initiative: Teen D&D Club, Weekly on Mondays in June & July, 4:00PM Library D&D night! Teens and Young Adults (25 and Under) are welcome to join us for a play through of The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, a Dungeons & Dragons game set in the fairy realm of Prismeer. Register. Story Time, Weekly on Tuesdays, 10:30AM Read, sing songs, make crafts, and play games. Welcome a special guest, Heidi Stark, for yoga story times on May 7th, June 11th, and July 2nd, as well as other special surprise guests throughout the summer. D&D Summer Camp, Weekly on Wednesdays in June & July, 2:00PM This 10-week D&D campaign is designed especially for young people who are just learning to play. Make your hero, choose their abilities, and test them with...Adventuring School. Everything you need to play will be provided, including snacks! For kids up to age 12. Register. Address: 107 E High Street, Bryan, OH 43506 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 221
Bryan Main Library Address: 319 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, OH 43517 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 2 Address: 107 E High Street, Bryan, OH 43506 Phone: 833- -7323 x 221 MAY ADULT PROGRAMMING MAY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS We Be Book’N: May 1st, 15th, & 29th at 4:30PM. This is a bi-weekly book club for adults with disabilities. Read a Hi-Lo short story, or have the story read to you by library staff. Murder By the Book: May 2nd at 2PM. Discuss Zero Days. B.Y.O.Book Club: May 8th at 6PM. Meet at Jackie Blu’s. Discuss books with the word “Garden” in the title. Register. Novel Ideas: May 16th at 2PM. Discuss The Indigo Girl. Williams County Writer’s Group, May 4th, 10:00AM Members of the writer’s group will meet to offer advice, give information, and provide feedback to fellow writers. Come enhance your writing skills! Adult Bingo, May 6th, 5:30PM Come join us for an evening of bingo as you play against friends and fellow bingo lovers to win fun prizes. Fast Friends, May 31st, 5:00PM Speed Friending is a lot like speed dating, but for making friends! It’s a fun, casual event, where people come together to meet new folks quickly. Participants chat for a short amount of time before moving on to the next person, creating a low-pressure environment to break the ice and connect with others. It’s perfect for anyone looking to expand their social circle, or just have a good time meeting new people. Register. Smoke Cleansing Class, May 13th, 6:00PM Learn the ancient art of smoke cleansing with Tiffany Day! Discover different herbs and their cleansing properties. Create your own personalized cleansing bundle. Experience the transformative power of smoke cleansing in a serene environment. Spots are limited. Register.
Bryan Main Library JUNE FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING MAY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Family Bingo, May 20th, 5:30PM Come join us for an evening of bingo as you play against friends and fellow bingo lovers to win fun prizes. Open to all ages. Lit with Loni Movie, May 25th, 10:00AM Lit with Loni members can watch “Ramona & Beezus” at the Bryan Theater. Members must bring a parent or guardian with them to this event. JUNE ADULT PROGRAMMING Williams County Writer’s Group June 1st, 10:00AM-12:00PM Adult Bingo, June 3rd, 5:30PM Come join us for an evening of bingo as you play against friends and fellow bingo lovers to win fun prizes. JUNE BOOK CLUB MEETINGS Murder By the Book: June 6th at 2PM. Discuss Happiness Falls. We Be Book’N: June 12th & 26th at 4:30PM. This is a bi-weekly book club for adults with disabilities. Read a Hi-Lo short story, or have a story read to you by staff. B.Y.O.Book Club: June 12th at 6PM at Kora. Discuss a book set at the beach. Register. Novel Ideas: June 20th at 2PM. Discuss The Lindbergh Nanny. Coding with Scottie, May 6th, 4:00PM With the use of the software Tynker, children ages 10-15 will be able to develop their coding skills through a variety of activities and lessons led by Scottie Miller. Register. Coding with Scottie, June 3rd, 4:00PM, For Ages 10-15, Register Name That Tune-Disney Theme, May 13th, 6:00PM Experience the thrill of music with “Name That Tune”! In May, test your knowledge of Disney tunes, and enjoy friendly competition! For ages 13 and older. Form teams of 2 to 5 people. Register. Roll Initiative: Teen D&D Club, Weekly on Mondays, 4:00PM, For Teens & Up To Age 25, Register
Bryan Main Library (Those under the age of 18 will need a guardian signature on the library card sign up form ) 2 forms of address verification are needed to sign up. Example: Piece of mail & driver’s license Summer Camp: Empowered to be Free, Weekly on Tuesdays, 10:30AM, June 4th-July 30th Join us for 6 weeks of fun, games, and FREE pizza. This “You, Me, Together Vape Free” program is aimed at a youth’s choice not to use, exploring the reasons youth may be curious about using, and empowering teens to take action in their own lives. Register. Generously Provided By: ECHO Coalition (Williams County Health Department), & Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio. Name That Tune-Color Theme, June 10th, 6:00PM Experience the thrill of music! For ages 13 and older. Form teams of 2 to 5 people. Register. Summer Reading Celebration, June 15th, 12:00PM Celebrate the adventure of Summer Reading! Enjoy hot dogs (and other concessions), a bounce house, yard games, and other cool games and activities themed around adventure & Greek Mythology. Don’t forget to pick up your summer reading Bingo card, and check out Mr. D’s Drachma Shop to see what prizes you can earn by filling up those Bingo Cards. Open to all ages. Family Bingo, June 17th, 5:30PM, Open to All Ages Drummunity with Lori Fithian, June 21st, 2:00PM Drummunity is back! Join Lori and make a high-energy drum circle. Open to all ages. Register. Kid’s Craft Club, June 19th, 10:30AM Kids ages 5 through 12 can make their own Mythomagic! Register. Movie Night at the Library, June 24th, 5:30PM Come watch the fantastic children’s film “Rio” with us! Bring your favorite pillow or stuffy and a blanket. We’ll provide the snacks! All ages are welcome! D&D Summer Camp, Weekly on Wednesdays, 2:00PM, For Kids Up to Age 12, Register Teen Perler Bead Project: Signs of the Zodiac, June 5th, 3:00PM Teens, ages 12-16 can make their zodiac sign (or a friends) out of Perler beads. Register. Half-Blood Heroes Hour, Weekly on Fridays, 1:00PM, For Ages 8-16, Register
Bryan Main Library JULY ADULT PROGRAMMING JULY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS Murder By the Book: July 11th at 2PM. Discuss The Murder of Mr. Wickham. B.Y.O.Book Club: July 10th at 6PM. Meet at Grand Plaza Restaurant & discuss a newly released book you’ve read recently! Register. We Be Book’N: July 10th & 24th at 4:30PM. This is a bi-weekly book club for adults with disabilities. Read a Hi-Lo short story, or have the story read to you by WCPL staff. Novel Ideas: July 25th at 2PM. Discuss Pineapple Street. JULY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Coding with Scottie, July 1st, 4:00PM, For Ages 10-15, Register Adult Bingo, July 1st, 5:30PM Williams County Writer’s Group, July 6th, 10:00AM-12:00PM Roll Initiative: Teen D&D Club, Weekly on Mondays, 4:00PM, For Teens & Up To Age 25, Register Half-Blood Heroes Hour, Weekly on Fridays, 1:00PM, For Ages 8-16, Register Name That Tune, July 8th, 6:00PM, For ages 13+, Form Teams of 2-5 People, Register Family Bingo, July 15th, 5:30PM, Open to All Ages, Prizes Awarded! Summer Fun Day at Roseland Park, July 26th, 12:00PM –4:00PM Visit with Outreach Manager Loni Smith; play yard games, listen to music and story time. Ride in Furry Oversized Animal Karts from Four of a Kind Entertainment from 12pm to 3pm. There will be a free book giveaway and free bottled water while supplies last. Exotic Zoo at Fountain City Amphitheater, July 3rd, 10:00AM Join us, along with the Fountain City Amphitheater, for the Exotic Zoo! This unique traveling zoo provides a safe and educational way for everyone to learn about wild animals in various habitats. All ages will be excited to see, feel, and observe animals we don’t normally see in our community. This free event will be held at the Amphitheater, located at 526 Ave B, Bryan, OH 43506. No registration required to attend. D&D Summer Camp, Weekly on Wednesdays, 2:00PM, For Kids Up to Age 12, Register Camp Half-Blood Capture the Flag at Garver Park, July 31st, 11:00AM Finish off the summer Camp Half-Blood style with a game of capture the flag! Divide up into 2 teams, Ares & Athena, to see who can outwit their opponents and steal their flag first. Then feast in honor afterwards. Participants-open to ages 8-16. Register. Parents and older/younger campers can spectate.
Local History Center MAY PROGRAMMING Address: 102 N Main Street, Bryan, OH 43506 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 275 WEEKLY PROGRAMMING Decorating Gravestones, May 20th, 6:30PM In honor of Memorial Day, join Local History Manager Jared Schnee in creating flower and flag decorations for your loved one’s gravestones. All attendees will be able to create their own gravestone flower decorations to keep. This program will be held in the Harmon Room. Register JUNE PROGRAMMING Crazy Articles Found in Williams County Newspapers, June 24th, 6:30PM Across the world, weird news has been appearing in newspapers for centuries. Join LHC Manager Jared Schnee and uncover the craziest, and weirdest articles found in Williams County newspapers. Bryan, Ohio “It Just Keeps Getting Better, All the Time, July 22nd, 6:30PM In the 1980s, Bryan created a promotional video showcasing the life, businesses, economics, and other reasons to visit the city. This program will show the short film “Bryan Ohio, It Just Keeps Getting Better All the Time”. Also shown is the creation of the Imagination Station playground in Bryan. JULY PROGRAMMING
WEEKLY ADULT PROGRAMMING WEEKLY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Gentle Yoga, Weekly on Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30AM-10:30AM Instructor Maris Sebastian will introduce yoga basics to attendees. Yoga is $5 per session. There Will Be Food, Weekly on Tuesdays in May, 3:15PM, For Teens Create a snack in this fun cooking class! Learn where food originates and talk about teen life. Dungeons & Dragons Club, Weekly on Tuesdays, 4:30PM, For Tweens & Teens, Register Baby & Toddler Story Time, Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:00AM, Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Snacks! Crafternoons, Weekly on Thursdays, 3:00PM, Make New Crafts Each Week! Miss Liz’s Book-A-Roos, Weekly on Fridays in May, 3:00PM, Geared Towards Ages 2-6 Storytime program with games, crafts, and snacks provided. Edgerton Branch Library Meet WCPL Youth Services Manager Libby Daniel 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m originally from Ney, OH, in Defiance County. Growing up the library was my favorite place to be! I used to visit the Bryan Library often. I still have my card from 20 years ago! I have a lot of hobbies and interests, but my favorites are reading (of course) art, and history. I also like to watch movies, cook, and play video games & board games. 2. What have you most enjoyed about being the Youth Services Manager for WCPL? Getting to know all of the kids, their families, and the teachers who serve our community is a privilege and a blessing. Every day is a new adventure with new people and I enjoy that aspect of my job more and more the longer I work at it. 3. What is a service that WCPL offers that you wish the community were more aware of? I always encourage parents to download our SEO Library app. It allows you to keep all of your family’s library cards on your phone, order books, keep track of current checkouts and holds, download eBooks and audiobooks, and browse the catalog all from the comfort of your home. In these days when everyone is busy and overwhelmed, it makes using the library easier. 4. Favorite Book? My favorites tend to fluctuate based on the mood I’m in, but I read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien when I was younger and it is a book I keep coming back to. My favorite picture book right now is A Visit to William Blake’s Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers by Nancy Willard. 5. What is something about the town of Bryan that you enjoy? I love how diverse Bryan is and how many cool things there are to do. I’ve met so many people with different backgrounds and experiences which has really broadened my perspective. And there are so many beautiful parks, unique small businesses, and delicious places to eat! It’s difficult to be bored in a place so full of interesting things. 6. What Bryan Main Library Summer Reading event are you most excited about? I am so excited to have the Exotic Zoo return to Bryan, especially since we’re hosting in partnership with Fountain City Amphitheater this year! There will be a variety of exotic animals to see and there’s no sign up required this time. Come see us at the Amphitheater on July 3rd at 10am!
Edgerton Branch Library Address: 319 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, OH 43517 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 2 Address: 319 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, OH 43517 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 2 MAY ADULT PROGRAMMING MAY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS Open Horizons: May 20th at 5PM to discuss None of This is True Cup of Crime: May 22nd at 3pm. Meet at the Cup of Joy Coffee Barn to discuss Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. Adult Painting with Deb, May 10th, 1:00PM, May 13th, 5:00PM Paint a colorful Spring scene on canvas, instructed by Deb. For adults. Register. MAY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING LEGO Club, May 1st, 8th, & 15th, 3:15PM-4:00PM May 1st-Kindergarten & 1st Grade, May 8th-2nd & 3rd Grade, May 15th-4th & 5th Grade. Spring Gardening, May 9th & 10th, 9:00AM-6:00PM Bring in your favorite planter (12” or smaller) with soil, and we will provide you with annuals! Choose from an array of thrillers, fillers, and spillers! Supplies are available as they last. Open to all ages. Cookies & Canvas Painting Class, May 20th, 6:00PM, For Ages 8-16, Register Bingo for Books, May 29th, 3:15PM Kids ages 6+ get a Bingo and win a new book of your choice to take home! Register. Build Your Own Stuffed Animal Raccoon Buddy, May 29th, 3:30PM Kids ages 3-10 build a stuffed animal pal to adopt! Attendees must be accompanied by a guardian. Register. JUNE ADULT PROGRAMMING Patriotic Candle, June 10th, 5:00PM, June 14th, 1:00PM Join Deb as she leads this patriotic class. Use fairy lights, red, white, and blue beads, a floating candle, and more to create a table display! For adults & teens. Register. JUNE BOOK CLUB MEETINGS Open Horizons: June 17th at 5PM. Discuss The Story of Arthur Truluv. Cup of Crime: June 26th at 3PM. Meet at the Cup of Joy Coffee Barn to discuss The Golden Spoon. Senior Citizen’s Spring Tea at Edgerton School Annex, May 8th, 11:00AM Join us for brunch and fellowship as we reunite after a long winter! Enjoy a meal and hear from our speaker Radford W. Jones, retired secret service agent who protected Presidents Kennedy through Reagan. Register.
Edgerton Branch Library JUNE FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Kids Summer Reading Challenge, June 5th-July 31st, During Open Hours Beginning June 5th, pick up a “Summer Reading Tracker: Adventure at your Library” for Pre-Readers (Age 0-Pre-K) And K-12th Graders. Fun prizes awarded to participants who attend Edgerton library programs, complete summer challenges, and of course READ!!! A “Mystery Grand Prize” will also be awarded by a drawing that will take place after August 9th. Summer Reading Kickoff!, June 5th, 1:00PM Miss Lauren, Naturalist from Ohio State Parks talks to us about animals in nature! Make wildflower seed balls & get a look at some of the small animals Lauren will bring along. Ice cream served! Register. Summer Reading Program: Get Ready for Adventure, June 12th, 2:00PM Join us as we start our adventure by reading “The Highest Mountain of Books in the World” by Rocio Bonilla, & build our own mountain out of books! Kids will gear up by receiving a safari hat, adventurer vest, & bag that they can decorate while enjoying a snack. Register. LEGO Building Time: Brick Ballot Edition, June 12th & 19th, 3:00PM Get creative & competitive! Make themed LEGO builds, & put one of your creations on display for a week, where library patrons will vote for their favorite build. Winners of each division (kids, teen, adult) of each “Brick Ballot” will get a picture of their build put into the LEGO Hall of Fame book! Open to all ages. Exotic Zoo, June 14th, 11:00AM Back by popular demand Come see amazing animals up close and personal! Open to all ages. Summer Fun Day at Miller Park Pavilion, June 21st, 12:00PM –4:00PM Visit with Outreach Manager Loni Smith; play yard games, listen to music and story time. Ride in Furry Oversized Animal Karts from Four of a Kind Entertainment from 12pm to 3pm. There will be a free book giveaway and free bottled water while supplies last. Summer Reading Program: Hot Air Balloon Adventure, June 27th, 2:00PM Join us as we take to the skies while reading “And Away We Go” by Migy, play a “Hot Air” edition of “What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?” decorate 3D hot air balloon lanterns, and enjoy an adventurer snack. Register. Bingo for Books, June 26th, 3:30PM Kids ages 6+ get a Bingo and win a new book of your choice to take home! Register. Kids Adventure Scavenger Hunt: Quest for the Golden Gecko!, June 28th, 3:30PM Young adventurers will be tasked with using compasses, flashlights, & other exploration gear to solve a series of puzzles to locate “The Golden Gecko” . Register. JULY ADULT PROGRAMMING Shattered Glass with Deb, July 8th, 5:00PM, July 12th, 1:00PM Create art made from shattered glass, and encased with resin. For teens & adults. Register.
JULY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS Edgerton Branch Library Open Horizons: July 15th at 5PM. Discuss The Stolen Marriage. Cup of Crime: July 24th at 3PM. Meet at the Cup of Joy Coffee Barn to discuss More Than You’ll Ever Know. JULY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Bingo for Books, July 1st, 3:30PM, For Kids Ages 6+, Register Summer Reading Program: Seaside Adventure, July 3rd, 2:00PM Join us as we set sail while reading “The Treasure of Pirate Frank” by Mal Peet, play “Cannonball Cleanup”, create “Fish-tastic Wind Chimes”, and enjoy an adventurer snack. Register. LEGO Building Time: Brick Ballot Edition, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th, 3:00PM, For All Ages Summer Reading Program: Wilderness Adventure, July 10th, 2:00PM Join us as we journey into the wild as we read "Howard the Average Gecko” by Wendy Meddour, play “Find the Camouflaged Creatures”, paint a wild animal on pre-drawn canvas, & enjoy a snack! Register. Summer Reading Program: Airplane Adventure, July 17th, 2:00PM Join us as we soar to new heights as we read “Those Magnificent Sheep and Their Flying Machine” by Peter Bentley. Assemble/decorate your own DIY wooden Painting Airplane. Then we’ll test out our aviation skills as we fly paper airplanes through a variety of obstacles. Enjoy an adventurer snack! Register. Snowflake Santa, July 22nd, 5:00PM, July 26th, 1:00PM Create a Christmas in July themed decoration by painting Santa on a snowflake! For teens & adults. Register. Summer Reading Program: Ranger Adventure, July 24th, 2:00PM Join us as we get into Ranger mode by reading “Forest Tracks” by Dee Dee Duffy. Play a game of “tracking the tracks” and paint wood forest animals. Enjoy an adventurer snack! Register. Summer Reading Program: Camp Out Adventure, July 31st, 2:00PM Join us for camping fun as we read “Don’t Feed the Bear” by Kathleen Doherty. Play a game of “picnic cleanup” and make a Glow in the Dark Firefly Jar. Enjoy an adventurer snack! Register. Bingo for Books, July 31st, 3:30PM, For Kids Ages 6+, Register
Edon Branch Library Address: 319 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, OH 43517 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 2 Address: 105 S Michigan St, Edon, OH 43518 7323 x 3 WEEKLY ADULT PROGRAMMING Coffee Break @ the Library, Weekly on Thursdays, 9:00AM-11:00AM Relax at the library while sipping on a cup of coffee and reading a book! Dish-A-Month Club, May 10th, 12:00PM-2:00PM, Event is Full Nailed It or Failed It! Decadent Dentures, May 13th, 5:00PM Take the challenge & see if you can duplicate Pinterest perfection! For Teens & Adults. Register. Senior Center Craft, May 14th, 1:00PM Senior Citizens can visit the library to make a Terrarium! Register. WEEKLY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Reading Together Story Time, Weekly on Wednesdays, 2:00PM LEGO Build, Weekly on Fridays, 3:30PM-5:00PM BI-WEEKLY PROGRAMMING Beginner Craft Hour, Bi-Weekly on Thursdays, 4:00PM Make fun, imaginative crafts with Miss Bekki! Beginner Craft Hour for ages 4-8 will meet every other week! The 1st Meeting for Beginner Craft Hour will be on May 9th. Register. Teen & Adult Drop-In Craft, Bi-Weekly on Thursdays, 1:00PM-5:00PM Life gets busy, so stop in anytime between 1:00PM and 5:00PM to create a teen/adult level craft. Drop-In Craft days will start on May 2nd. Register. MAY ADULT PROGRAMMING MAY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS PageTurners: May 15th at 6PM to discuss Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts Murder in the Library: May 23rd at 6PM to discuss Murder List Cupcake Decorating Class, May 7th, 5:30PM Learn how to make beautiful cupcakes and impress your friends with the skills you acquire. Register. Sewing Makerspace, May 28th, 1:00PM-5:00PM Always wanted to try sewing? Need to make a repair? We have sewing machines and the equipment you need. Just bring your fabric! For adults.
Edon Branch Library JUNE BOOK CLUB MEETINGS JUNE FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Summer Reading Kickoff, June 3rd, 9:00AM-8:00PM Pick up your exciting Summer Reading Program theme package. We’ve got numerous activities lined up for this summer, along with prizes up for grabs. You’ll get tickets to enter prize drawings, for books checked out, programs attended, and for other summer activities. Pick up your package on June 3rd for an extra ticket! MAY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Be Kind to Animals Month-Bring a Donation to Enter for a Prize, Through May Through May, we will have activities and displays to bring awareness to animal welfare. Also, bring a donation for the Williams County Humane Society, and enter to win a prize basket! Movie-Home, May 3rd, 3:00PM It’s National Space Day! Check out our display and celebrate all things space! Watch Home with popcorn. Family Movie Night, May 6th, 5:30PM Enjoy a fun night out with the family. Watch Elemental and enjoy concessions. National Teacher’s Appreciation Day, May 7th, 9:00AM-6:00PM Stop in and make a craft for your favorite teacher! Messy Art Fun-Balloon Art, May 17th, 4:00PM Put on your old clothes and have fun making messy balloon art! Family Bingo, May 20th, 5:30PM, Open To All Ages, Win Prizes! Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle, May 21st, 9:00AM-5:00PM Cookin’ Kiddos-Puppy Chow, May 29th, 4:00PM Ages 8-12 will learn food skills and make a snack. Register. National Donut Day-Stop in for a Donut!, June 6th, 9:00AM-12:00PM, Open to All Ages PageTurners: June 19th at 6PM to discuss Finlay Donovan is Killing It Murder in the Library: June 27th at 6PM to discuss The Woman in Cabin 10 Dish-A-Month Club: Dinner with Dad, June 7th, 4:00PM, Event is Full Nailed It or Failed It! Yarn Balls, June 10th, 5:00PM Take the challenge & see if you can duplicate Pinterest perfection! For Teens & Adults. Register. JUNE ADULT PROGRAMMING
Edon Branch Library Balloon Dart Game, June 11th, 2:00PM-5:00PM Kids, ages 4+, try your luck popping balloons. Some even have Summer Reading tickets behind them! Summer Fun Day at Walz Park Shelter House, June 14th, 12:00PM –4:00PM Visit with Outreach Manager Loni Smith; play yard games, listen to music and story time. Ride in Furry Oversized Animal Karts from Four of a Kind Entertainment from 12pm to 3pm. There will be a free book giveaway and free bottled water while supplies last. Exotic Zoo, June 14th, 3:00PM, Open To All Ages This unique traveling zoo provides a safe and educational way for everyone to learn about wild animals in various habitats. All ages will be excited to see, feel, and observe animals we don’t normally see in our community. You never know what animal you’ll meet! Scavenger Hunt in the Library, June 18th, 9:00AM-6:00PM Kids: follow the clues to play the game. Make it to the end to claim your prize and ticket! Wild Weather with Science Central, June 19th, 1:00PM Explore meteorology with Science Central! Summer is the perfect time to learn about clouds, thunderstorms, and how our wild weather patterns work. Create a cloud, tornado, and a lightning show! Family Movie Night– Watch The Never Ending Story, June 24th, 5:30PM Build Your Adventure Trail Pack, June 25th, 12:00PM-6:00PM Kids, assemble a trail pack containing all the essential items for a day filled with adventures. Register. Splash Adventure!, June 26th, 12:00PM-4:00PM Prepare to get drenched! Join us for an inflatable water slide provided by Just Add Kidz, along with water games for older kids. There will be water and sensory activities for little ones as well! Cookin’ Kiddos-Ranch Snack Mix, June 26th, 4:00PM, For Ages 8-12, Register Messy Art Fun-Tie Dye Tag, June 21st, 4:00PM Wear a white t-shirt (cotton recommended) and play tie dye tag to make a one of a kind shirt!
Edon Branch Library JULY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING JULY ADULT PROGRAMMING JULY BOOK CLUBS Dish-A-Month Club: Red, White, & Blue Dish, July 12th, 4:00PM, Event is Full Movie Buff Club, July 23rd, 5:00PM, Event is Full PageTurners: July 17th at 6PM to discuss Zero Days Murder in the Library: July 25th at 6PM to discuss Where the Crawdads Sing Makerspace-Sewing Machines, July 2nd, 12:00PM-5:00PM Discover a new skill or simply mend with our sewing machines. Stop in and unleash your creativity! Senior Center Craft, July 9th, 1:00PM, Register Ahoy Matey! It Be Pirate Month!, Through July, During Open Hours Prepare to set sail on a swashbuckling adventure filled with treasure hunts, sea shanties, and plenty of pirate themed festivities. Arrr! Family Movie Night-Watch Goonies, July 1st, 5:30PM, Snacks Served Peter Pan’s Pirate Escape Room, July 8th, 9:00AM-8:000PM Discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks to escape Hook’s lair. Take-N-Make Craft, July 9th, 9:00AM-6:000PM Family Bingo, July 15th, 5:00PM, July 22nd, 5:30PM, Open to All Ages, Get a Bingo & Win a Prize! Explore Hands On Science at the Library, July 16th, 9:00AM-6:00PM Delve into scientific principles through hands-on exploration with microscopes, Newton’s cradle, Euler’s disc, gyroscopes, prisms, magnetic gyro wheels, and energize your discoveries with an energy rod. Messy Art Fun-Exploding Paint Bombs!, July 19th, 4:00PM Put on your old clothes and have some messy fun! Try a different art or craft each month. Outdoor Pirate Games, July 22nd, 9:00AM-8:00PM Play Ring Around the Sword, Walk the Plank, Pin the Patch on Hook, and go on a Gold Coin Search! Come Create, July 23rd, 9:00AM-6:00PM Puzzle Time, July 24th, 9:00AM-6:00PM Family Adventure Challenge-Create Memory Box, July 29th, 5:00PM Keep your adventure memories in a special box you create! Register. Makerspace-Solar Bead Bracelet, July 30th, 9:00AM-6:00PM Cookin’ Kiddos-Kiddie Crunch Mix, July 31st, 4:00PM, For Ages 8-12, Register
Pioneer Branch Library Address: 319 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, OH 43517 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 2 Address: 106 Baubice St, PIoneer, OH 43554 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 3 Address: 106 Baubice St, Pioneer, OH 43554 7323 x 4 ADULT WEEKLY PROGRAMMING Take a Break, Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:00AM Enjoy coffee and donuts while reading, chatting with friends, or just hanging out at the library! Open Craft Hour, Weekly on Thursdays, 10:00AM-11:00AM Bring a craft you’re working on and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. WEEKLY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Tuesday Twisters, May 7th & 14th, 3:00PM This weekly kids program for K-7th Grade will have fun activities, crafts, and games! Kids Bingo, Thursdays, 3:00PM, Kids & Teens can play Bingo and win prizes! MAY ADULT PROGRAMMING MAY BOOK CLUBS Silent Book Club: May 6th at 5PM. Stop in to spend time discussing books with fellow book lovers. Spend the rest of the hour reading! Happy Bookers: May 6th at 6PM. Discuss Happy Place. Beginner Crochet with Kiria, May 13th, 6:00PM Library Assistant Kiria will be teaching the art of crochet. Supplies provided, but if you have your own please bring. For adults & teens. Register. Join our new weekly Little Explorer Story Time starting in June on Wednesdays at 11AM! For Kids 6 & Younger Macramé, May 13th, 6:00PM, For Teens & Adults, Register INTERESTED IN JOINING A WCPL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY GROUP? Imperfectly Handcrafted, May 20th, 6:00PM Make a Monthly Craft. For Adults. Register. Adult Bingo, Weekly on Thursdays, 1:00PM, Prizes for Winners! Scan Our QR Code! Beginner Crochet with Kiria, May 20th, 6:00PM Library Assistant Kiria will be teaching the art of crochet. Supplies provided, but if you have your own please bring. For adults & teens. Register. A Year of Balms, May 23rd, 5:00PM Create an essential oil rub, perfect to use on sore muscles! For Adults. Register.
Pioneer Branch Library JUNE ADULT PROGRAMMING JUNE BOOK CLUBS Happy Bookers: June 3rd at 6PM. Discuss The Café at Beach End. Macramé, June 10th, 6:00PM, For Teens & Adults, Register Beginner Crochet with Kiria, June 10th & 24th, 6:00PM, For Teens & Adults, Register Imperfectly Handcrafted, June 17th, 6:00PM, For Adults, Register A Year of Balms-DIY Balm Workshop, June 20th, 5:00PM, For Adults, Register JUNE FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Tie-Dye T-Shirt, June 7th, 1:00PM Families are invited to tie-dye a shirt for summer! All supplies provided. Spots are limited. Register. In a World...Bucket List Journal & Fantasies, June 13th, 1:00PM Kids will assemble a bucket list journal to record their dreams and adventures. All kids welcome! Police & K9 Heroes at Crommer Park, June 10th, 1:00PM Check out police vehicles, meet the officers and K9 Vader! Open to all ages at Crommer Park Parking Lot. The Unbreakable Code, June 14th, 1:00PM Discover the Secret Code that changed history! Learn about the Navajo code talkers and the unbreakable code developed in WWII. Learn how to use this code to send messages to your friends. Geode Geologist, June 20th, 1:00PM Learn about geodes and how they form. Split your own geodes. Explore various types of rocks! Kids Kamp, June 21st, 1:00PM Learn how to set up a campsite, and enjoy a story time around the “campfire” with stuffed animal friends. Outdoor Painting on the Library Lawn, June 27th, 1:00PM Kids can try painting with various methods and tools, including bubbles! Silent Book Club: June 3rd at 5PM. NOCAC Free Lunch Program, June 3rd-July 25th, 12:15PM-12:45PM Kids are invited to enjoy a nutritional lunch on the library lawn Monday through Friday, during the summer. Attend Summer Reading programs afterwards! There will be no lunch on June 19th and July 4th. International Book Tasting, Tuesdays in June, 1:00PM Explore books from around the world! Kids are invited to taste a sample or selection of books with an “international” or “travel/adventure” theme. Rotate among tables to discover new stories & adventures! Movie Wednesdays, Wednesdays in June, 1:00PM Families are invited to watch weekly “adventure” movies! Snacks provided. June 5th: The Adventures of Milo and Otis. June 12th: Brother Bear. June 19th: Homeward Bound. June 26th: The Incredibles. Create an Adventure Pack Journal, June 6th, 1:00PM, For Kids Ages 4 & Older
Pioneer Branch Library JULY ADULT PROGRAMMING JULY BOOK CLUBS Silent Book Club: July 1st at 5PM. Happy Bookers: July 1st at 6PM. Discuss The Gamble. Macramé, July 8th, 6:00PM, For Teens & Adults, Register Beginner Crochet with Kiria, July 8th & 22nd, 6:00PM, For Teens & Adults, Register Imperfectly Handcrafted, July 15th, 6:00PM, For Adults, Register A Year of Balms-DIY Balm Workshop, July 18th, 5:00PM, For Adults, Register Christmas in July, July 22nd-26th, Daily Programs at 1:00PM JULY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING International Book Tasting, Tuesdays in July, 1:00PM Movie Wednesdays, Wednesdays in July, 1:00PM, (No Movie on July 3rd) Families are invited to watch weekly “adventure” movies! Snacks provided. July 10th: Aladdin. July 10th: A Bugs Life. July 24th: The Super Mario Bros. July 31st: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Exotic Zoo at the Pioneer Community Center, July 3rd, 2:00PM Back by popular demand! Come see amazing and exotic animals up close and personal! Open to all ages. Community Adventure, July 8th, 1:00PM, Open to All Ages, Prizes for Winners! Form teams (or individuals) to explore the community, and find hidden treasures! Complete challenges! Summer Fun Day at Crommer Park Shelter House, July 12th, 12:00PM –4:00PM Visit with Outreach Manager Loni Smith; play yard games, listen to music and story time. Ride in Furry Oversized Animal Karts from Four of a Kind Entertainment from 12pm to 3pm. There will be a free book giveaway and free bottled water while supplies last. Ultimate Road Trip Planners, July 12th, 1:00PM Use maps and library resources to plan your ultimate road trip! For tweens, ages 8-12. Snacks provided. Library Olympic Games, July 18th, 1:00PM, Prizes for Winners! Adventure Cupcakes Decorating Contest, July 19th, 1:00PM, For Tweens Ages 8-12 Adventures in Sewing, July 25th, 1:00PM, For Tweens/Teens Ages 10+, Register Adventure Awaits, But What Will It Take?, July 26th, 1:00PM Help decide what to pack in a real suitcase, and seek out hidden items. Open to all ages. Make Edible Chocolate Playdough, July 29th, 1:00PM, Open to All Ages, Register Week of Wonka, July 29th-August 2nd, Daily Programs at 1:00PM
Stryker Branch Library Address: 319 N Michigan Ave, Edgerton, OH 43517 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 2 MAY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Address: 105 S Michigan St, Edon, OH 43518 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 3 MAY ADULT PROGRAMMING Address: 304 S Defiance St, Stryker, OH 43557 7323 x 5 MAY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS Y.A.B.: May 14th at 5PM. For ages 13 and up. Bring a YA book to discuss. OverReaders Anonymous: May 20th at 6PM. Discuss Coal River. Jumpin’ Teenz, May 7th, 5:00PM Stitching with Friends, May 24th, 3:00PM-5:00PM Bring your crafting project to work on while visiting with local crafters. Tee’s & B’s, May 11th, 9:00AM-11:00AM Participants will make crafts from recycled t-shirts and projects using beads. Register. Crafts with Samantha at the Senior Center, May 16th, 12:30PM Mixed Media Floral Design Class, May 13th, 6:00PM Join us for an evening of experimenting with various artistic media to create floral designs. Register. Take & Make Craft, May 1st, 9:00AM-6:00PM READ 2 ME, May 1st, 3:15PM Stryker Area Homeschool Program-Messy Art Day, May 2nd, 1:00PM, Register Come dressed to get messy & to have fun! Each child is asked to bring an article of clothing to splatter paint. Right To Read Week...Candyland!, May 6th-10th, During Open Hours Stop in daily to find the hidden Candyland pieces in the library for a sweet treat. There will be giveaways, fun activity pages, guessing jars, and door prizes. Candyland Afterschool Adventures!, May 6th, 3:15PM Kids will enjoy puppet skits, candy crafts, and cookie decorating. For Preschool through 6th Grade. Candyland Game Day!, May 7th, 3:15PM, For K-6th Grade READ 2 ME & Candyland Scavenger Hunt, May 8th, 3:15PM, For K-6th Grade Each reader will get a bag of cotton candy! Then go on a “sweet” scavenger hunt. Movie Day-The Great Lollipop Adventure, May 9th, 3:15PM, For Kids of All Ages That’s Sketchy, May 9th, 5:00PM, For Teens, Sketching Supplies Provided, Register Afterschool Bingo, May 14th, 3:15PM, For K-6th Grade LEGO Day, May 16th, 3:15PM, For K-6th Grade Wacky Wednesday...Pigeon!, May 15th, 3:15PM, For K-6th Grade Picasso’s Painters, May 18th, 10:00AM-12:00PM Ages 10-17 can attend this artistic program for area youth & work on a new project each month. Register. Clean Out the Craft Closet, May 20th & 21st, 9:00AM, For K-4th Grade School classes come to the library during the school day to make crafts with Miss Kelly.
Stryker Branch Library JUNE ADULT PROGRAMMING Kids Summer Reading Registration! May 28th-May 31st Crafts with Samantha at the Senior Center, June 20th, 12:30PM Tee’s & B’s, June 8th, 9:00AM-11:00AM, Register Make Decoupage Clay Flower Pots with Paulette Polley, June 3rd, 6:00PM Using napkin art, patrons will take 2 ordinary clay flower pots and create a lovely container. Register. Jumpin’ Teenz, June 4th, 5:00PM Coffee on Monday, June 3rd & 17th, 9:30AM, Sponsored by the Friends of the Stryker Library Stop in for a time of coffee and conversation! There will be coffee, teas, and treats! Stitching with Friends, June 28th, 3:00PM-5:00PM Local Author Book Launch with Christie Werts, June 10th, 6:00PM Local author Christie Werts will be holding a book launch and signing for her book “Life’s Sad Story, God’s Love Story”. Follow Christie's journey from adversity to a tale of resilience, love, and hope. JUNE BOOK CLUB MEETINGS OverReaders Anonymous: June 24th at 6PM. Discuss The Midnight Library. Y.A.B.: June 11th at 5PM. For Ages 13+. JUNE FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Team Zoom Canine Entertainment, June 4th, 11:00AM From stunts, to tricks, and dance routines the Zoom dog performers put on an amazing show for all ages! Take & Make Crafts, Wednesdays in June, 9:00AM-6:00PM Laurel Jane Kirchner from WBGU-PBS Station, June 5th, 1:00PM, Take home a FREE book! Professor Tony (A Professor of Nonsense & Throwing Things), June 6th, 11:00AM Tony will put a wildly fun show for all ages featuring comedy, juggling, magic, & audience participation! Drummunity! Led By Lori Fithian, June 11th, 11:00AM, Open To All Ages Make a Drummunity circle with percussive instruments and have rhythmic fun as a community! Meet Johnny Tincap-Ft. Wayne Tincaps Baseball Mascot, June 12th, 1:00PM Imagination Station (COSI) Extreme Science, June 13th, 11:00AM That’s Sketchy, June 13th, 5:00PM, For Teens, Sketching Supplies Provided, Register Jim Basketball Jones, June 18th, 11:00AM This is a fun and active program as kids get the chance to keep up with some of Jim’s basketball moves. Jim will challenge them to do their best and keep trying. Open to all ages. Learn About Fire Safety with Stryker Fire Dept., June 19th, 1:00PM
Stryker Branch Library Exotic Zoo, June 20th, 11:00AM, Open To All Ages The Exotic Zoo is a safe & educational way to learn about wild animals. Come see, feel, feed, & observe animals that we don’t normally see in our community! You never know what animal you’ll meet! JULY ADULT PROGRAMMING Crafts at the Senior Center, July 18th, 12:30PM Lauren Stewart ODNR-Maumee Bay State Park, June 25th, 11:00AM Join ODNR naturalist in making wildflower seed balls and learn how to protect pollinators! Nature’s Nursery Wildlife Rehabilitation & Conservation Center Program, June 26th, 1:00PM Summer Reading Celebration with Just Add Kidz Bounce House!, June 27th, 1:00PM Let’s have a Summer Reading Party! There will be games, fun food, crafts, prizes, and a bounce house! Summer Fun Day at Springfield Township Park Shelter House, June 28th, 12:00PM –4:00PM Visit with Outreach Manager Loni Smith; play yard games, listen to music and story time. Ride in Furry Oversized Animal Karts from Four of a Kind Entertainment from 12pm to 3pm. There will be a free book giveaway and free bottled water while supplies last. Create a Wooden Lazy Susan Cheese Board, July 8th, 6:00PM, Register Tee’s & B’s, July 13th, 9:00AM-11:00AM, Register Coffee on Monday, July 1st & 15th, 9:30AM, Sponsored by the Friends of the Stryker Library JULY BOOK CLUB MEETINGS Stitching with Friends, July 26th, 3:00PM-5:00PM JULY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING OverReaders Anonymous: July 22nd at 6PM. Choose a book to discuss. Y.A.B.: July 9th at 5PM. For Ages 13+. 3-D Printer in Action, July 1st- 22nd, During Open Hours Jumpin’ Teenz, July 2nd, 5:00PM Take & Make Craft, July 3rd, 9:00AM-6:00PM Author/Illustrator Program, July 9th, 11th, & 17th, 1:00PM, For 2nd-6th Grade Kids will learn about different children’s illustrator techniques and how to create the same effects. Register. Hex Bug Mazes, July 10th, 1:00PM, Maze Making & Hex Bug Races, Register That’s Sketchy, July 11th, 5:00PM, For Teens, Sketching Supplies Provided, Register Bubble Trouble!, July 16th, 1:00PM, For 2nd-6th Grade, Make Bubble Wands & Bubbles, Register Crafting with Nature, July 18th, 1:00PM, For 2nd-6th Grade, Register Friend’s Fiesta Party, July 23rd, 1:00PM, For K-4th Grade Let’s have a Spanish party! There will be Spanish stories, crafts, cookie decorating, and a piñata! Register. Nature Camp, July 29th-31st, Daily Programs at 1:00PM, For K-6th Grade Learn about birds, soil, water, and so much more! There will be crafts, games, and snacks. Register.
West Unity Branch Library Address: 109 S High St, West Unity, OH 43570 Phone: 833-633-7323 x 6 WEEKLY ADULT PROGRAMMING Knits & Stitches, Weekly on Thursdays, 6:00PM For fiber art enthusiasts who knit, stitch, and crochet. Bring your current project to work on! Fitness Fun, Weekly on Wednesdays in May, 5:00PM Adults can exercise to a DVD or YouTube video. Attendees have fun working out each week! WEEKLY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Little Adventurers, Weekly on Mondays, 11:00AM, Story time for toddlers and Pre-Schoolers! READ 2 ME, Wednesdays, 3:00PM, Kids can practice reading to a staff member. Kids Club, Thursdays in May, 4:00PM, For 3rd grade & up, Do fun weekly activities! Kids Garden Club, Wednesdays, 4:00PM, Tend to the library garden beds & learn about gardening! Adventurers K-2nd Grade, Tuesdays in May , 4:00PM, Play games, read, make crafts! MAY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING MAY ADULT PROGRAMMING Bloomin’ Reads Book Bundles, Through May, During Open Hours Kids: checkout themed book bundles for a chance to win a prize! Adult Coloring Club, May 7th, 3:00PM Savory Samples Club, May 13th, 6:00PM Participants bring a recipe along with the prepared dish to share. Theme: Breakfast. Scavenger Hunt, May 18th, 10:00AM-12:00PM Each team will start at the library, then follow clues to different businesses in town. Once all clues are solved, meet back at the library. The team to complete all clues and finish 1st wins the Grand Prize! Register. MAY BOOK CLUB MEETING All Booked Up: May 21st at 2PM to discuss The Paper Palace. Painting with Amanda, May 20th, 6:00PM, Register Senior Fun Day Scavenger Hunt, May 24th, 1:00PM National Space Day Display, May 3rd, 9:00AM-5:00PM, Check out items from the display for a treat! Little Adventurers Dental Care Story Time, May 6th, 11:00AM Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy this special story time with Betsy from Health Partners of Western OH/ Bryan Community Health Center. There will be reading, crafts, and other activities. Easy Sewing Class, May 6th, 4:00PM, For Kids Ages 8+, Register Bingo for All Ages, May 6th, 6:00PM, Prizes Awarded! Used Book Sale, Through May, During Open Hours
West Unity Branch Library JUNE BOOK CLUB MEETING All Booked Up: June 18th at 2PM to discuss Wrong Place, Wrong Time. JUNE FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING Homeschooling Day: National Golf Day, May 10th, 10:00AM Celebrate National Golf Day! Harry Nix from Patriot Golf Course will give instruction on golfing. There will also be a Putt-Putt golf course set up, along with a putting green. Register. Tail Waggin’ Tutors, May 14th & 28th, 3:00PM Kids can practice reading one-on-one with Registered Therapy dogs, Bean & Poe. JUNE ADULT PROGRAMMING Bingo for All Ages, June 3rd, 6:00PM, Get a Bingo, win a prize! Adult Coloring Club, June 4th, 3:00PM Savory Samples Club –Salads, June 10th, 6:00PM Craft Supply Swap, May 17th, 9:00AM-5:00PM, Bring Only Clean & Usable Supplies to Exchange It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Bring old/unwanted craft supplies to exchange with other crafters & artists. Scavenger Hunt Day, May 24th, 9:00AM-5:00PM, Open To All Ages SUMMER READING SIGN UP! May 28TH-31ST DURING OPEN HOURS Color Burst (Paintable) Bear Workshop, May 31st, 1:00PM Kids ages 4+ can create their own Tie-Dye Teddy Bear with no-mess tie-dye paint! Register. Senior Fun Day Games, June 7th, 12:30PM, Play board games, outdoor games, & online games! Senior Fun Day Trivia, June 13th, 12:30PM Easy Sewing Class, June 3rd, 4:00PM, For Kids Ages 8+, Register Team Zoom Canine Entertainment, June 4th, 1:00PM From stunts, to tricks, and dance routines, the Zoom dog performers put on an amazing show for all ages! Movie Day, Wednesdays in June, 1:00PM Professor Tony (A Professor of Nonsense & Throwing Things), June 6th, 1:00PM Tony will put a wildly fun show for all ages, featuring comedy, juggling, magic, & audience participation! Game Day, June 7th, 9:00AM-5:00PM West Unity Gathering Days Parade, June 8th, 11:00AM Drummunity! Led By Lori Fithian, June 11th, 2:00PM, Open To All Ages Make a Drummunity circle with percussive instruments and have rhythmic fun as a community! Imagination Station (COSI) Extreme Science, June 13th, 2:00PM Tail Waggin’ Tutors, June 11th, 3:00PM, June 25th, 2:00PM, Read to Trained Therapy Dogs! Color Burst (Paintable) Bear Workshop, June 17th, 4:00PM Kids ages 4+ can create their own Tie-Dye Teddy Bear with no-mess tie-dye paint! Register. Legos All Day, June 14th, 9:00AM-5:00PM
West Unity Branch Library JULY BOOK CLUB MEETING All Booked Up: July 16th at 2PM. Discuss Prairie Fairies. Homeschooling Day-Seashell Day, June 21st, 10:00AM, Register JULY FAMILY/TEEN/KIDS PROGRAMMING JULY ADULT PROGRAMMING Lego Night, June 17th, 5:00PM-8:00PM, Open To All Ages Love to build with Legos? Use your imagination at the library to create a unique build to put on display! Jim Basketball Jones, June 18th, 1:00PM This is a fun and active program as kids get the chance to keep up with some of Jim’s basketball moves. Jim will challenge them to do their best and keep trying. Open to all ages. Exotic Zoo, June 20th, 3:00PM, Open To All Ages The Exotic Zoo is a safe & educational way to learn about wild animals. Come see, feel, feed, & observe animals that we don’t normally see in our community! You never know what animal you’ll meet! Pajama Party, June 24th, 5:00PM, For Pre-K-2nd Grade Kids can wear their pj’s and enjoy breakfast for supper! There will be dancing, crafts, and more! Register. Water Fun, June 25th, 1:00PM, For Kids Of All Ages Come dressed to get wet and have some water fun! Play games like bucket brigade, sink or float, & more. Learn About Fire Safety with Brady Fire Dept., June 27th, 1:00PM Library Lock-In, June 28th, 5:00PM-9:45PM, For Kids Who Have Completed 3rd Grade & Up Kids will start the night with pizza for supper. Then enjoy activities including crafts, games, dancing, snacks, and the famous hide and seek in the library! Register. Savory Samples Club-Food Color, July 8th, 6:00PM Adult Coloring Club, July 2nd, 3:00PM Easy Sewing Class, July 1st, 4:00PM, For Kids Ages 8+, Register Bingo for All Ages, July 1st, 6:00PM, Win Prizes! Take & Make Crafts & Passive Activities, July 2nd, 9:00AM-6:00PM, Movie Day, Wednesdays in July, 1:00PM Tail Waggin’ Tutors, July 9th & 23rd, 2:00PM Kids can practice reading with therapy dogs, Bean & Poe.
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