PROGRAMS & SERVICES Summer 2025 June - July Auglaize County Libraries
3 Your Library Card 4 Library Locations & Hours 5 Library Services 6 Summer Reading Challenge 8 Summer Performers 10 Adult Events 13 Summer Reading Sponsors 14 Mixed Ages Events 20 Tiny Art Show 21 Teen Events 23 Kids Events 26 eBooks, eMedia, & Reading Apps 27 Summer Reading Coloring Page 28 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 (Limit 3) 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 419– 738–2921, 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, Streaming Services, 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, 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
Library Services Find more at auglaizelibraries.org Automatic Renewal (on most items) Beanstack Reading App Copier Curbside Pickup (at Branches) Device Advice Digital Library Drive–Thru (at Wapakoneta) Email Newsletters Public Computers (Internet/Microsoft Office/Adobe Reader) Reference Services School Outreach Study Rooms Tax Forms (seasonal & limited) Technology Tutoring (by appointment) WiFi (on library properties) Wireless Printing (at Wapakoneta) Fax/Scanner (at Wapakoneta) Free Online Courses Genealogy Records InterLibrary Loans Meeting Rooms Mobile Hotspots PACKED Subscription Bags Pickup Lockers (outside Wapakoneta Library) 5
Summer Reading auglaizelibraries.org/summer-reading Summer Reading Challenge June 1 - July 14, 2025 - All Ages This summer we invite you to Color Our World! Join the all-ages Summer Reading Challenge to get started. You can sign up in person or online on our Beanstack site or app. Track the time you read on your own or together, log it, and get rewarded for every hour you read. Plus, find an almost endless list of ideas for summer activities to do on your own or as a family—scavenger hunts, virtual escape rooms, games, and more. Read or complete activities to earn badges and drawing tickets to enter for incredible prizes—like tickets to Kings Island, COSI, the zoo, and museums, as well as tablets, LEGO kits, Barbies, speakers, tricycles, gift cards, and much more. See the next page for more prize info. Don't miss an amazing line up of activities and events for all ages as well. Keep this booklet handy to tailor your summer calendar around the great events happening at your libraries. 6 Find it all on Beanstack Find all available Auglaize County Libraries' reading challenges on the Beanstack Tracker App or website at auglaizelibraries.beanstack.org. See more info on the Beanstack app on page 26.
Summer Reading Prizes auglaizelibraries.org/summer-reading As you read and participate in activities this summer, you will earn virtual tickets to enter to win prizes like these (and many more!). Any reader, including grown-ups, who completes at least 15 total badges on Beanstack (reading or activity badges) will also earn a completion reward--a coupon for free food--provided by our major Summer Reading sponsor, McDonald’s! 7
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Book Clubs Monthly, All Branches Pick up a copy of this month's book at your library and join us to discuss with friends. New readers always welcome. New Bremen Book Club – First Tuesdays 6–7PM June 3 – Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan July 1 – Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Wapak Monday Evening Traveling Book Group – First Mondays 6–7PM June 5 – You Suck at Cooking by Clarkson Potter @ 5 Vines Held on a special day - Thursday. Potluck style. July 7 – Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis @ TBD New Knoxville Book Club – First Thursdays 6–7PM June 5 – Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan July 3 – Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors Wapak Friday Morning Book Group – First Fridays 10–11AM June 6 – Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon July 11 – Mystery book received in June Waynesfield Porch Talk Book Group – Third Tuesdays 4:30–5:30PM June 17 – Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery July 15 – The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh Minster Library Book Club – Fourth Wednesdays 1-2PM June 25– Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate July 23 – The River We Remember by William Krueger Kent Cridersville Book Club at Tower Park – Fourth Thursdays 1:30–2:30PM June 26 – Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hilderbrand July 24 – Sara’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay 10
Stained Glass Plant Stakes Class Waynesfield, Monday, June 2 - 12-2PM Craft something unique and memorable in our Stained Glass Workshop! Perfect for beginners and groups looking for a fun, artistic experience without the need to invest in tools. Registration and $20 fee required to participate. Tech Help with the Tech Guru Monthly, All Branches Schedule a half–hour one–on–one help session with our friendly Tech Guru on the subject of your choice, including Microsoft Office, Backups, Security, Device Troubleshooting & more. Appointment times vary. Registration required. Wapakoneta, Cridersville, & Waynesfield Monday, June 2 & 16 and July 7 & 21 Minster, New Bremen & New Knoxville Monday, June 9 & 23 and July 14 & 28 Roaming Readers Walking Book Club Weekly, Wapakoneta Get moving in this low-key, fun, no pressure book group while we talk & walk around Veteran’s Park footpath. Don’t feel like talking? No problem, just join us for the company and even listen to your own audiobook if you wish! Tuesdays at 6-7PM - June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Wapakoneta, Tuesday, June 10 - 1-2PM 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. If you notice any of them, don't ignore them. Hosted by Alzheimer’s Association. Registration required. Knit & Crochet Circle Monthly, Wapakoneta Bring your current project and chat! Second Tuesdays, 5:30–7PM - June 10 & July 8 11
Crafts for Adults Multiple Branches Sign up with friends to make one–of–a–kind crafts at no cost to you! Washi Tape Bookmarks - Drop ins welcome. For adults & teens. Minster - June 2-6 and June 9-13 - All day Learn to Diamond Paint - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Tuesday, June 3 - 1-2PM Coloring by Numbers - Registration required. Cridersville - Thursday, June 19 - 1-2PM American Flag Clothespin Wreath - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Monday, June 23 - 5-6:30PM Tuesday, June 24 - 1-2:30PM Diamond Dot Magnets - Registration required. Waynesfield - Monday, July 7 - 12-1PM Macrame Keychain – Registration required. Adults & teens. Wapakoneta – Tuesday, July 7 – 3-4PM Potholder First Aid Clutch – Registration required. Wapakoneta – Thursday, July 10 – 5–6:30PM UV Resin Jewelry - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Monday, July 28 - 5-6:30PM Tuesday, July 29 - 1-2:30PM Afternoon Bingo Blitz Monthly, Minster Join us monthly for afternoon bingo downstairs at the library. Light snacks will be provided and you may even win a prize! Second Wednesdays at 1-2PM - June 11 & July 9 Beginner Sourdough Class with E. Ann Baking Co. Cridersville, Monday, June 23 - 5:30-7PM Learn the basics of making sourdough bread with our friends from E. Ann Baking Co. and go home with a starter of your very own! Registration required. Paint & Sip Mocktails: Adult Edition Wapakoneta, Tuesday, July 8 - 1-2:30PM Unwind with us for an afternoon of refreshing mocktails and creative expression! Registration required. 12 Adults are also welcome to join in all the MIXED AGES events starting on the p. 14.
We are so grateful for our two major sponsors this summer, without whom Summer Reading would not be possible. Thank you, United Way and McDonald’s, for partnering with Auglaize County Libraries to make Summer Reading possible once again! Painting with Mary Cridersville Paint along with our guest leader, Mary McBeth Clementz, as she guides us through a step-bystep paint-along session. Registration required. Thursday, July 17 - 1-2PM Monday, July 21 - 5-6PM Disaster Preparedness Class Wapakoneta, Thursday, July 24 - 11AM-1PM Free event for adults 55 & over hosted by Area Agency on Aging 3. Participants receive a free starter disaster preparedness kit and information packets, and general training for disaster, fire, tornados, etc. Registration required. 13 Summer Reading Major Sponsors auglaizelibraries.org/summer-reading United Way of Auglaize County is sponsoring many of our guest performers this year that are traveling to some or all of our library locations during the program. (See pages 8 & 9 for more info on performers.) The local Monfort/Vorhees McDonald’s Restaurants are also sponsoring a significant part of the Summer Reading Challenge this year by offering food coupons to every reader who completes their Summer Reading goal by July 14.
Summer Reading Challenge All Locations Fun for all ages. June 1-July 14, 2025. See pages 6-7 for more info. Summer Reading Kick-Off Events Multiple Branches Come celebrate the kick-off of our Summer Reading Program at one of these great events! No registration required. Kick-Off Party - Bounce house, face painting & snacks New Knoxville - Wednesday, May 28 - 11AM-1PM Kick-Off Party - Crafts, games, face painting, balloons, &snacks Minster - Friday, May 30 - 10AM-12PM Kick-Off Party - Featuring the Banzi Balloons show! New Bremen - Monday, June 2 - 1-2PM Wapakoneta - Monday, June 2 - 6-7PM (Friends-sponsored) Tuesday, June 3 - 10:30-11:30AM Kick-Off Picnic - Hot dog lunches, face painting, & Texas Roadhouse Waynesfield - Tuesday, June 3 - 11AM-1PM Kick-Off Party - Face painting, outside games, & snacks Cridersville - Tuesday, June 3 - 3-5PM Tiny Art Show (Pickup & Show Dates) All Branches Stop into the library between June 1-28 to pick up a mini canvas to take home and decorate/paint/mod-podge to your heart’s desire, while supplies last. Then, return it to the library by July 5 to be put on display during our Tiny Art Show, running in each library July 8-31! 14
Touch a Truck Multiple Branches Meet our local community helpers and their vehicles. Use this opportunity to take pictures, ask questions, and see inside their famous cars and trucks. New Bremen - Thursday, June 5 - 11AM-12PM Wapakoneta - Tuesday, June 10 - 11:30-12:30PM Hobby Exhibit by Barb Selby Cridersville, Thursday, June 5 - 12-4PM Looking for a fun hobby? Check out the beautiful handiwork of friend & neighbor Barb Selby. She will be displaying afghans, paintings, potato chip scarfs, kitchen towels and jewelry all handmade by Barb. Spin the Wheel Cridersville, Thursday, June 5 - 12-4PM Have you signed up for Summer Reading? Come spin our Wheel (during the Hobby Exhibit - see above) & receive a Reward Prize, while supplies last. If you need assistance signing up, stop in the Library. Drop-In Crafts at Waynesfield Waynesfield Join us Mondays at Waynesfield for a special drop-in craft for all ages. While supplies last; first come, first served. Tattoo Rock - Monday, June 9 - All day Paper Bag Kite - Monday, June 16 - All day Sand Art Bottle - Monday, June 23 - All day Paper Windmill - Monday, June 30 - All day Make Your Own Surrealism Trinket Tray Multiple Branches Design Trinket Trays out of air-dry clay inspired by Surrealism artist Salvador Dali. Use this tray in your home to store your treasures. All ages. While supplies last. New Knoxville - Drop-in event - Monday, June 9 - 1-3PM New Bremen - Drop-in event - Tuesday, June 10 - 1-3PM 15
Cupcake Decorating Cridersville, Monday, June 9 - 2-4PM Color your World with a delicious cupcake on a palette of goodies! Registration required. Colorful Wand Making Wapakoneta, Monday, June 9 - 5-5:45PM Discover the magic within you and join us in creating you own colorful wand! Using your imagination, come transform a plain chopstick into something magical and uniquely you. All ages. Registration required. Meet Our Firemen Cridersville, Tuesday, June 10 - 2-3PM Meet our local Firemen with a Presentation at Cridersville Library. Learn about fire safety, take pictures and ask questions. After the presentation at the Library, you may walk over to the Fire Station to see the Fire Trucks. Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Missing Color" Multiple Branches Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Open to all ages; best for K-5. Cridersville - Thursday, June 12 - 10:30-11:30AM Wapakoneta - Thursday, June 12 - 1-2PM New Knoxville - Thursday, June 12 - 6-7PM Cake Pop Palette Board Waynesfield, Thu. June 12 - 4-5PM Create a fun cake pop art palette board to take home. GLUTEN FREE options will be available. Registration required. Color and Donuts Cridersville, Mon. June 16 - 2-4PM Take a break and come color and enjoy some donuts. Join in the fun! 16
Ohio Canid Center: “Foxes in Folklore” Multiple Branches The intelligence and cunning of a fox is unmatched! Learn about how they are viewed in cultures all over the world through literature, movies, & more, featuring a real-life FOX animal ambassador! Plus, view pelts, bones, & paw print castings for attendees to handle & learn from. Open to all ages; best for upper elementary through adult. Waynesfield - Tue. June 17 - 11AM-12PM Wapakoneta - Tuesday, June 17 - 1-2PM Minster - Tuesday, June 17 - 3:30-4:30PM Quilling “Starry Night” Multiple Branches Use paper and your own creativity to make your interpretation of Van Gogh's "Starry Night"! One of the most recognizable pieces of art, use this craft to put your own spin on it. All ages are welcome; however pre-school age children may need the help of an adult. New Bremen - Tuesday, June 17 - 1-3PM New Knoxville - Wednesday, June 18 - 1-3PM PB & J Day Cridersville, Tuesday, June 17 - 2-4PM Let’s celebrate by making a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich and topping if off with a fruit skewer made by you. Registration required. PJ the Llama Cridersville, Thursday, June 19 - 10:30-11:30AM Meet PJ the Llama up close and personal as he visits the Cridersville Library. Ask PJ’s owners all your questions & see your world through a llama’s eyes. Watch as he explores the library! Vinyl Record Share & Swap with Harold Lambert Waynesfield, Thursday, June 19 - 5-6PM Waynesfield resident and vinyl record enthusiast, Harold Lambert, will be here spinning some of his favorites. Anyone interested in swapping vinyl records is welcome to attend this special event. 17
Brukner Nature Center’s Wildlife Encounter Minster Meet a few wildlife ambassadors from Brukner Nature Center's Wildlife Encounter. Two sessions, are available. Parents must be present if child is under 5. Registration required. Monday, June 23 - 1:30-2:15PM Monday, June 23 - 2:30-3:15PM Paint a Stepping Stone Cridersville, Tuesday, June 24 - 2-4PM Paint your own stepping stone for your garden! Registration required. Scavenger Hunt Cridersville, Thursday, June 26 - 10AM-5PM Stop by Cridersville Library to pick up a town-wide Scavenger Hunt paper. Enjoy a day of walking the town looking for specific items and take a few pictures. Return to the Library when completed for a prize. “Catch an Art Thief!” Interactive Art Show All Branches 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! Sarah Harper of Have Books, Will Travel will present an interactive, engaging, art-centered presentation followed by hands-on art stations to make your own masterpieces. Open to all ages; best for grades K-5. Cridersville - Monday, June 30 - 10:30-11:30AM New Knoxville - Monday, June 30 - 2-3PM Minster - Monday, June 30 - 6-7PM Waynesfield - Tuesday, July 1 - 10:30-11:30AM New Bremen - Tuesday, July 1 - 2-3PM Wapakoneta - Tuesday, July 1 - 6-7PM Guess How Many LEGOs? Cridersville, July 1-14 Guess how many LEGOs are in the jar at the library. The closest guesser will win a small LEGO set! 18
Paint by Stickers with Snacks Cridersville, Tuesday, July 1 - 2-3PM Sign up for an afternoon of creativity while we paint with not paint, but stickers! Registration required. Drop-In 4 of July Craft th Cridersville, Thursday, July 3 - 10AM-5PM Stop in on the day before the holiday to make a fun 4 of July craft. While supplies last. th Tie Dye Multiple Branches Bring your own t shirts, canvas bags, or other clothing that you would like to dye and get creative with color. Use your favorite colors to make a fun pattern or use the entire rainbow to make a cool design. Clothing to dye will not be provided so please bring your own. New Knoxville - Monday, July 7 - 1-3PM New Bremen - Tuesday, July 8 - 1-3PM Canvas Painting for Kids & Teens Cridersville, Monday, July 7 - 2-4PM Paint your own masterpiece on canvas. For kids through teens. Registration required. Live Animals with Indiana WILD All Branches See live animals in person, learn fun facts, & get all your questions answered from our friends at Indiana WILD! Great for all ages. Minster - Wednesday, July 9 - 10:30-11:30AM Wapakoneta - Wednesday, July 9 - 1-2PM New Knoxville - Wednesday, July 9 - 6-7PM Cridersville - Thursday, July 10 - 10:30-11:30AM New Bremen - Thursday, July 10 - 1-2PM Waynesfield - Thursday, July 10 - 6-7PM Ice Cream Social Waynesfield, Thursday, July 10 - 4-5:30PM Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with ice cream and a hotdog. All ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the White Memorial Library. 19
Adult and Child: Cookies and Canvases Painting Class with Hannah Warwick Wapakoneta, Saturday, July 12 - 10:30AM-12:30PM Hannah Warwick from Bluffton Art Co. will guide us through painting our own artist-inspired painting. We ask that one adult and one child attends this event, as we can not accommodate more than one child per adult painting. Cookies will be provided! Made possible by The Friends of the Wapakoneta Library. Registration required. Girls’ Beaded Bracelets Cridersville, Monday, July 14 - 2-3PM Girls are invited to sign up to make their own uniquely designed bracelets with beads. Registration required. 20 Tiny Art Show auglaizelibraries.org/tiny-art-show We’ll provide the (mini) canvas; you bring the creativity! Stop in to your library between June 2-June 28 to pick up your own mini canvas to decorate at home. Feel free to paint on it, draw, mod-podge, glue, cut, or whatever else you can think up! The sky’s the limit! Then, return your mini canvas masterpiece to your library any time before July 5 to enter our Library Tiny Art Show. All returned canvases will be entered into the Tiny Art Show and put on display at each library starting July 8 through July 31. Any age and ability can participate in this fun activity. If you wish to keep your canvas after the show, you may reclaim your artwork starting August 1.
VolunTEEN/VolunTWEEN Program Weekly, Wapakoneta Students finishing 5th-9th grades are invited to become a library volunteer. VolunTEENS meet weekly and are assigned rotating tasks to complete for one hour and a fun, creative group project for the second hour. Limited space. Registration required. Wednesdays - 1-3PM - June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 Pixel Art Weekly, Wapakoneta Design your own Perler Bead creation to take home each week. Use a pattern or your imagination. Drop ins welcome. Wednesdays - 3-4:30PM - June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 Bad Art Night Multiple Branches Be wildly creative without any pressure to make something “good”! Use all our materials to create something crazy. Registration required. Minster - Ages 10-18 - Wednesday, June 4 - 4-5PM Wapakoneta - All ages - Monday, June 16 - 5-6PM Anime Night Wapakoneta, Thursday, June 12 - 5-6PM Hang out with friends & other fans of anime fans to watch anime, talk about your favorite manga, sample some books, use art supplies for anime creations and eat delicious snacks! Material viewed will be TV14 or lower. For grades 6-12. Registration required. Find tons more of events for teens in the MIXED AGES section starting on p. 14. 21
Crafts for Teens Multiple Branches Sign up with friends to make one–of–a–kind crafts at no cost to you! Washi Tape Bookmarks - Drop ins welcome. For teens & adults. Minster - June 2-6 and June 9-13 - All day Air Dry Clay Creations - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Thursday, June 5 - 3-4PM Paint a Canvas Bag - Registration required. Waynesfield - Thursday, June 5 - 4-5PM Chihuly Inspired Sculpture-Shrinky Dinks - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Tuesday, June 10 - 3-4PM Learn to Diamond Paint: Teens - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Thursday, June 19 - 1-2PM Teen Diamond Art Key Chain - Registration required. Waynesfield - Thursday, June 26 - 4-5PM Canvas Painting for Kids & Teens - Registration required. Cridersville - Monday, July 7 - 2-4PM Macramé Keychain - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Monday, July 7 - 3-4PM Wonderosity: Production Studio Wapakoneta Get a chance to be in the spotlight! Participants will learn what it takes to create a video to post online, from writing a script to recording and editing. 4 session class. Registration required. Tuesdays & Thursdays - 4-5PM - June 17, 19, 24, and 26 Teen Sweet Treats: No Bake Snacks Wapakoneta, Monday, June 23 - 2-3PM Want to learn how to make healthy, no-bake snacks? Join us in making PB&J Skewers and Rice Cake Flowers! Registration required. Paint & Sip Mocktails: Teen Edition Wapakoneta, June 30 - 3-4:30PM This teen and tween (ages 11-17) program combines a love of art and a love of delicious literary mocktails! Registration required. 22
Storytime Weekly, Multiple Branches Little ones & caretakers can enjoy stories, songs, & more during our weekly storytimes at every library location! Cridersville – Mondays at 10:30-11AM Minster – Tuesdays at 10:15-10:45AM at Centennial Park Gazebo Wapakoneta – Tuesdays at 10:30–11AM at the Library Thursdays at 10:30-11AM at Heritage Park Gazebo Waynesfield – Tuesdays at 10:45–11:15AM New Knoxville – Wednesdays at 10:30–11AM New Bremen – Thursday Mornings at 10:30–11AM Thursday Evenings at 6:30–7PM Sketches & Snacks Weekly, Wapakoneta Meet on Wednesdays for a new step-by-step drawing and, of course, yummy snacks! Snacks provided by St Paul UCC's Summer Food Program. Registration required. Wednesdays - 12-12:30PM - June 4, 11, 18, 25, and July 2, 19 Storytime with a Wapak Police Officer Wapakoneta, Tuesday, June 10 - 10:30-11AM Enjoy storytime this week with special guests from the Wapak Police Department. Then, stick around for more fun at the “Touch a Truck” celebration to check out their police cruiser. Touch a Truck will follow Storytime in the parking lot from 11:30AM-12:30PM. 23
Storytime with PJ Llama Waynesfield, Tuesday, June 10 - 10:45-11:15AM Meet PJ the Llama here at the library for a very special storytime! Sponsored by the Friends of White Memorial Library. Kids Cookies & Canvases with Hannah Warwick Wapakoneta, Saturday, June 14 - 10:30AM-12:30PM Hannah Warwick of Bluffton Art Co. will guide kids through creating their own artist-inspired painting. Cookies will be provided. Made possible by The Friends of the Library Group. Registration required. Storytime at Lightworker Yoga Wapakoneta, Tuesday, June 17 - 10:30-11AM Get ready to stretch it out downtown Wapak at Lightworker Yoga with our very own Miss Stephanie leading yoga and stories. Wear comfy clothes. Kids’ yoga mats provided by the Friends of the Wapak Library. Crafts for Kids Multiple Branches Let your creativity flow in these fun crafts for kids. Kids Sand Art - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Thursday, June 5 - 1-1:30PM Kids Crayon Resist Art - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Thursday, June 19 - 1-1:30PM Kids Shadow Drawings - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Monday, June 23 - 1-1:30PM Kids Rock Painting - No registration necessary. Wapakoneta - Monday, June 30 - 5-5:30PM Kids Bleeding Tissue Paper Art - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Monday, July 7 - 5-5:30PM Colorful Under the Sea Sticker Fun - Registration required. Cridersville - Tuesday, July 8 - 2-3PM Kids Negative/Positive Art - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Thursday, July 10 - 1-1:30PM Storytime with Andy the Armadillo Cridersville, Monday, June 16 - 10:30-11AM Join us for storytime with Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse. Enjoy stories and dancing with Andy and have your picture taken. 24 Don't miss all the great events for families & MIXED AGES starting on p. 14.
Storytime Sing-Alongs Multiple Branches Sing along to children's favorites with special guests. Cridersville - Monday, June 23 - 10:30-11:15AM Featuring guitarist/singer Brandon Miller! New Knoxville - Wednesday, July 2 - 10:30-11:30AM Featuring special guests Kensie & Jenna. Dress up as your favorite cartoon character & have fun! Movement with Boyd Dance Studio Multiple Branches Boyd Dance Studio visits the Library for Summer Reading! We will explore movement and dance! 2 age groups available, but can be fun for the whole family. New Knoxville - Monday, June 23 - 1-1:30PM - Preschool ages Monday, June 23 - 1:30-2PM - Grades K-2 New Bremen - Tuesday, June 24 - 1-1:30PM - Preschool ages Tuesday, June 24 - 1:30-2PM - Grades K-2 Minster - Monday, July 7 - 3:30-4PM - Grades K-2 Kids Cupcake Decorating: 4th of July Cupcakes Wapakoneta, Thursday, July 3 - 1-1:30PM Decorate your own cupcake in red, white, and blue for Independence Day--and then eat it! Registration required. Dance Storytime with The Dance Centre Wapakoneta Join us for 2 very special storytimes where we move our bodies and groove to the beat with Kelly Hawk from The Dance Centre! At the Wapak Library - Tuesday, July 8 - 10:30-11AM At the Heritage Park Gazebo - Thursday, July 10 - 10:30-11AM Storytime with Special Guest Kirstene Adkins Waynesfield, Tuesday, July 8 10:45-11:15AM Kirstene is an author, artist, and business owner who will dazzle kids with a storytime to remember. 25 Kids Yoga Night Wapakoneta, Wed. July 30 5:30-6:15PM Let’s practice a few yoga flows and stretches! Kids’ yoga mats sponsored by The Friends of the Wapak Library.
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 26
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419–738–2921 • auglaizelibraries.org • 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 Libraries Closed: Monday, May 26 Friday, July 4 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. Summer Reading is Happening Now The Summer Reading Program returns June 1 - July 14. This challenge features awesome events, activities, and prizes for all ages throughout the summer. Find more at auglaizelibraries.org/summer-reading.
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