BOOK CLUBS 2024 January-December Auglaize County Libraries & READING LISTS
3 Your Library Card 4 Library Locations & Hours 5 eBooks, eMedia & Reading Apps 7 Book Clubs 15 Library Website 16 Reading Challenges 16 Support the Library
Your Library Card Find more at auglaizelibraries.org Loan Periods & Item Limits Patrons in good standing (owing less than $5) may check out up to the following: 28-Day Loan Period All Books (excluding New Adult Fiction) Audio Books (Limit 3) 14-Day Loan Period New Adult Fiction Magazines DVDs & CDs (Limit 3) Games/Puzzles (Limit 3) Kitchen Collection (Limit 3) Hotspots & Rokus (Limit 1) Lost, Stolen, or Missing Items & Cards Patrons are responsible for all materials checked out on their card including lost and damaged items. Lost cards can be replaced at no cost. How to Get a Library Card Adults must show proof of their current address by showing a driver's license, utility bill, or renter agreement to receive a library card. Children must have a parent or guardian present with one of the above mentioned items to receive a card. Cards for Children 17 & Under Parents are responsible for their children's library cards. Only legal guardians/custodians are allowed to access a child's card. Parents may allow permissions for a child to check out movies and/or to use public computers. I Forgot My Library Card # If you forgot your library card number or PIN, you can ask for help at the desk, you can call 419738-2921, or you can email acpdl@auglaizelibraries.org for help. Renewing Items Most items automatically renew when due, up to the maximum number of renewals, unless requested by other patrons. Access the Library Online Access your account to see what's checked out, to place holds, borrow eMedia, and find events at auglaizelibraries.org. Fines & Fees There are no daily incremental fines for most overdue items, excluding Hotspots and Launchpads. However, if an account has overdue items, no new items can be checked out until they are returned. Replacement fees will be charged if items are not returned. 3
Library Locations auglaizelibraries.org/hrsloc ACPDL - Wapakoneta 203 S. Perry St. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-738-2921 Monday-Thursday 10AM-7PM Friday 10AM-5PM Saturday 10AM-12PM Cridersville 116 W. Main St. Cridersville, OH 45806 419-645-5447 Monday 10AM-7PM Tuesday 1-7PM Thursday 10AM-7PM Saturday 10AM-12PM New Knoxville 304 S. Main St. New Knoxville, OH 45871 419-753-2724 Monday 10AM-7PM Wednesday 10AM-7PM Thursday 1PM-7PM Saturday 10AM-12PM White-Waynesfield 108 E. Wapakoneta St. Waynesfield, OH 45896 419-568-5851 Monday-Tuesday 10AM-7PM Thursday 1PM-7PM Saturday 10AM-12PM Stallo-Minster 196 E. Fourth St. Minster, OH 45865 419-628-2925 Monday-Wednesday 10AM-7PM Friday-Saturday 10AM-12PM New Bremen 45 S. Washington St. New Bremen, OH 45869 419-629-2158 Monday-Tuesday 10AM-7PM Thursday 10AM-7PM Friday-Saturday 10AM-12PM 4
Libby eBooks, eAudiobooks Thousands of titles available from the Ohio Digital Library for you to download on your device. Get Libby, the free mobile app to access now with your library card from the Apple/Android stores. Hoopla eMedia, eBooks, eAudiobooks Instantly access thousands of movies, TV shows, eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and music. Free mobile apps, including one for your TV. Beanstack Tracker Reading Log App Keep a reading log, log your time, complete activities, and participate in reading challenges through the library. Free mobile app, available through the Apple/Android stores. eBooks, eMedia & Reading Apps auglaizelibraries.org/digital 5
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7 Are You a Reader? Would you never be caught without a book? Is your To-Be-Read list longer than your arm? Do you always find a way to bring your current book up in conversations with loved ones or total strangers? Then, you're probably a Reader! Join a Club! We've got you covered. Readers of all kinds are invited to join one of our many book clubs across Auglaize County. In the following pages, you'll find the reading list for all the library-sponsored book clubs in our county for 2024. Each book club is open and welcoming to any and all new members. Check our online event calendar or scan the QR code to find out more. Reading List You can also use this booklet as a recommended reading guide. As you complete the following titles, check them off in the top corner of each picture. See how many you can cross off by year's end. Host Your Own You can always host a book club of your own as well! First, decide on a title that might offer you plenty of good conversation. The library can help you gain access to a ton of titles inside and outside our local library system. Talk to a library staff member about requesting multiple print copies of one book title for you and your friends. Your members may also be able to access the eBook digitally on the Libby or Hoopla apps. Hoopla also provides free resources for patrons in their Book Club Hub for digital resources at theclub.hoopladigital.com/. Book Clubs auglaizelibraries.org/bookclubs
Apr. May Aug. Jan. Feb. Mar. Jun. Jul. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Cridersville auglaizelibraries.org/bookclubs Cridersville Book Club Fourth Thursdays of the Month - 1:30PM Enjoy a lively book discussion as this book club hosts their meetups at the library and at Tower Park in the summer. Contact library for specifics. 8
Apr. May Aug. Jan. Feb. Mar. Jun. Jul. Sep. Oct. Nov./Dec Minster auglaizelibraries.org/bookclubs Minster Library Book Club Fourth Wednesdays of the Month - 2:00PM Gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy fellowship and discuss the latest read at the Stallo Memorial Library in Minster. New members always welcome. 9
Apr. May Aug. Jan. Feb. Mar. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. New Bremen auglaizelibraries.org/bookclubs New Bremen Book Club First Tuesdays of the Month - 6:00PM Join us in New Bremen at the Library for a discussion group on new and great titles from popular authors. New readers are always welcome. 10 Jun. Jul.
Apr. May Aug. Jan. Feb. Mar. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. New Knoxville auglaizelibraries.org/bookclubs New Knoxville Library Book Club First Thursdays of the Month - 6:00PM If you love to chat about what you're reading, this is for you! Join the book club at New Knoxville Library to discuss these popular titles in a welcoming atmosphere. New readers welcome. 11 Jun. Jul.
Apr. May Aug. Jan. Feb. Mar. Jun. Jul. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Wapakoneta auglaizelibraries.org/bookclubs Friday Morning Book Discussion Group First Fridays of the Month - 10:00AM Enjoy refreshments and maybe even a spot of tea while discussing this varied collection of titles at the Wapak Library on the first Friday mornings. New readers always welcome! Surprise! 12
Apr. May Aug. Jan. Feb. Mar. Jun. Jul. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Wapakoneta auglaizelibraries.org/bookclubs Monday Evening Traveling Book Club First Mondays of the Month - 6:00PM What's better than combining the love of books with the love of food? This Traveling Club visits different local restaurants while discussing their titles. Call the library to find out where they will head next! Surprise! 13
Apr. May Aug. Jan. Feb. Mar. Jun. Jul. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Waynesfield auglaizelibraries.org/bookclubs Southern Charm Book Club Third Tuesdays of the Month - 4:30PM Enjoy a sweet treat together and make new friends at the library while chatting about book with a Southern setting or by Southern authors. New readers always welcome! 14
News & Announcements View all the latest updates on new collections, programs, & upcoming reading challenges on our homepage. Event Calendar Find book clubs, classes, storytimes, workshops, & much more on our online event calendar linked on our homepage. Catalog Look up book titles, check out our Kitchen Collection, place a hold on a hotspot, & see what's new in our Catalog. Library Website Visit auglaizelibraries.org Digital Library Check out eBooks, eMedia, eAudiobooks, and more on your mobile device from our free library apps--Libby and Hoopla. Access these from the Digital Library tab in the main menu. Your Account Forget the due date for your items? View your library account using your library card number and PIN. Check dates, renew items, & request more. 15
419-738-2921 • auglaizelibraries.org • Reading Challenges Get rewarded for your reading! Track your books & reading time on the Beanstack app, complete activities, & enter to win prizes. Challenges available for summer, winter, & all year long. Learn more at auglaizelibraries.org/reading-challenges. Support the Library Make a difference in your community by giving to the library! Your tax-deductible donation helps support library services, collections, events & more. Learn more at auglaizelibraries.org/support. The digital library is always open! auglaizelibraries.org/digital See page 4 for a list of library hours and locations. Library events may be photographed/filmed for promotion in library publications, website, or social media. Attendance automatically confers consent for your likeness to be used. Please notify staff if you decline being photographed for yourself or your child.
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