PROGRAMS & SERVICES Fall 2024 September – October Auglaize County Libraries
3 Your Library Card 4 Library Locations & Hours 5 Library Services 6 New Library Calendar 7 Adult Events 11 Mixed Ages Events 13 Teen Events 14 Kids Events 17 eBooks, eMedia, & Reading Apps 18 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
Event Calendar This month we debuted our new online calendar! Like our previous calendar, you can still view library events and sign up for programs, but there are some exciting new features as well. Events are now color-coded by location and, as always, can be filtered to find just the right age, program, or branch you are looking for. The calendar has multiple views and is mobile-friendly. Visit the link to view and register for the complete list of events happening this fall: https://auglaize.librarycalendar.com/events/month. Room Reservation The biggest new feature allows you to make study room reservations online with immediate approval based on room availability. Groups who would like to reserve one of our larger meetings rooms can also submit a request online for staff approval. Study rooms are great for individual or small group study or tutoring sessions. Meeting rooms are more appropriate for groups of 5-10 or more. Each of our six libraries will have a variety of spaces open to meet your needs. Visit https://auglaize.librarycalendar.com/reserveroom to find all available rooms now! New Library Calendar www.auglaize.librarycalendar.com 6
Adult Events 7 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 Sep. 3 - Charms for the Easy Life by Kate Gibbons Oct. 1 - Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murders by J. Sutanto Wapak Monday Evening Traveling Book Group - First Mondays 6-7PM Sep. 3 - The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean @ J.Marie’s Oct. 7 - Final Girls by Riley Sagar @ TBD New Knoxville Book Club - First Thursdays 6-7PM Sep. 5 - The Sisters by Nancy Jensen Oct. 3 - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Wapak Friday Morning Book Group - First Fridays 10-11AM Sep. 6 - Good Omens by Pratchett and Gaiman Oct. 4 - The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas Waynesfield Southern Charm Book Group - Third Tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM Sep. 17 - The Last Suppers by Mandy Mikulencak Oct. 15 - Lady from Savannah by Lawrence and Shultz Minster Library Book Club - Fourth Wednesdays 2-3PM Sep. 25 - Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini Oct. 23 - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki Cridersville Book Club @ the Library - Fourth Thursdays 1:30-2:30PM Sep. 26 - The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh Oct. 24 - The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers
8 Granny Square Crocheting Cridersville, Thursday, Sep. 5 - 1-2PM Sit and crochet with us in our second Granny Square Crocheting class. A Matter of Balance Waynesfield The Area Agency on Aging is hosting an 8-week course for seniors focusing on reducing the fear of falling and increasing activity in older adults. (Began in August; runs through Oct.) Registration required. Thursdays, 3:30-5PM Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Oct. 3, 10 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, Sep. 9 & 23 and Oct. 7 & (Tues.) 22 Minster, New Bremen & New Knoxville Monday, Sep. 16 & 30 and Oct. 14 & 28 Knit & Crochet Circle Monthly, Wapakoneta Bring your current project and chat! Second Tuesdays, 5:30–7PM Sep. 10 & Oct. 8 Movie Matinee Monthly, Minster Join us each month for an exciting movie on a Wednesday afternoon. Light refreshments served. Contact library for the movie of the month. Second Wednesdays, 1–3PM Sep. 11 & Oct. 9
Bingocize Wapakoneta Bingocize is an evidence-based health promotion program that combines the game of bingo, health education, nutrition and/or exercise. This will be a 10-week workshop that meets 1 hour, twice a week. Hosted by Area Agency on Aging. Registration required. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3PM September 17-November 21 Crafts for Adults Monthly, Multiple Branches Sign up with friends to make one–of–a–kind crafts at no cost to you! Homemade Seed Bombs - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Tuesday, Sep. 17 - 5-6PM Paint by Stickers - Registration required. Cridersville - Thursday, Sep. 19 - 1-2PM Monday, Sep. 23 - 5-6PM DIY Car Air Fresheners - Registration required. Wapakoneta - Monday, Sep. 23 - 5-6:30PM Tuesday, Sep. 24 - 1-2:30PM Paint a Wooden Pumpkin – Registration required. Cridersville – Thursday, Oct. 17 – 1-2PM Monday, Oct. 21 - 5-6PM Fall Pumpkin Decorating – Registration required. Wapakoneta – Monday, Oct. 28 – 5–6:30PM Tuesday, Oct. 29 – 1–2:30PM From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Medicare and Social Security Multiple Branches Adrienne Beckman and Harley Thatcher, Licensed Insurance Agents with WealthPoint, are excited to explore the fundamental concepts of Medicare. Jordan Brackman, Financial Advisor, will be introducing the core concepts and strategies of drawing Social Security as part of a retirement plan. This event is for information purposes only. New Knoxville - Wednesday, Sep. 18 - 5:30-6:30PM New Bremen - Monday, Oct. 7 - 5-6PM Minster - Wednesday, Oct. 16 - 5:30-6:30PM 9 Adults are also welcome to join in all the MIXED AGES events starting on the p. 11.
Coffee and Conversations Monthly, Wapakoneta Enjoy a warm cup and good conversation each month on the Third Saturdays. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussion led by guests. Third Saturdays, 10-11AM Sep. 21 & Oct. 19 How to Run a Dungeons and Dragons Game Multiple Branches Are you interested in learning how to run a session of the game Dungeons & Dragons? You are welcome to join us for a presentation/open discussion of our best tips, tricks, and general advice for running your own session! Open to interested adults and teens. Registration required. New Bremen - Tuesday, Sep. 24 - 6-7PM New Knoxville - Monday, Sep. 30 - 6-7PM Charcuterie with “Graze with Maggie” New Bremen, Tuesday, Oct. 15 - 6-7PM Enjoy creating your very own beautiful charcuterie board while being instructed by Maggie Hibner, of Graze With Maggie. All materials are provided and you will be able to take your completed board home. Registration required. 10
Book Sale New Knoxville, Sep. 3-21 - Open hours Stop in to grab a good deal on books to take home. All proceeds go to the Friends of the New Knoxville Library. Lego Club Minster Lego Club is back! Please join us for the first Tuesday of every month for this fun afterschool activity. For ages kindergarten and older. A snack will be provided, and 1 small Lego kit will be given away each month. First Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15PM Sep. 3 & Oct. 1 Pictionary & Snacks Cridersville, Tuesday, Sep. 10 - 4-5PM Enjoy an afternoon playing Pictionary together and yummy snacks. All ages welcome. Minster Family Night Crafts Monthly, Minster Sign up to create awesome crafts together and enjoy the time with family. Multiple time slots offered. Registration required. Wooden Spoon Scarecrows - Monday, Sep. 16 - 4-5, 5-6, & 6-7PM Autumn Tree Painting - Monday, Oct. 7 - 4-5, 5-6, & 6-7PM 11
Farmer’s/Vendor’s Market Waynesfield, Thursday, Sep. 19 - 4-7PM Stop by on the 3rd Thursdays of the month from June to September next to the library for an open-air market with multiple vendors. Family Night Storytime Party Multiple Branches Celebrate an extra-special Storytime Party with crafts and snacks! Registration required. New Bremen - Thursday, Sep. 19 - 6-7PM New Knoxville - Monday, Sep. 23 - 6-7PM Coloring & Cookies Cridersville, Monday, Sep. 23 - 1-2PM Enjoy your day off and stop by the library for some fun coloring and cookies. Sketches & Snacks Cridersville, Tuesday, Oct. 8 - 4-5PM Draw along step-by-step to create fun sketches and enjoy a snack. Pumpkin Painting Cridersville, Thursday, Oct. 10 - 4-6PM Sign up to reserve a pumpkin to paint! Registration required. Family Night - Masks Multiple Branches Come to the library to decorate a face mask before trick-or-treat! While supplies last. New Knoxville - Monday, Oct. 21 - 3-6PM New Bremen - Tuesday, Oct. 22 - 3-6PM Candy Trivia Game Multiple Branches Show off your knowledge of all things sweet at the library for a trivia challenge! Team up with friends or play alone and see how much you know about candy. Registration required. New Knoxville - Monday, Oct. 28 - 6-7PM New Bremen - Tuesday, Oct. 29 - 6-7PM 12
Science Action Club: Cloud Quest Wapakoneta Cloud Quest explores the impact of clouds on weather and climate with hands-on STEM activities. Using the GLOBE Observer citizen and community science platform, youth identify sky conditions and report their discoveries to NASA. Grant funded. Registration required. Wednesdays - 5-6PM Sep. 4, (Mon.) 9, 11, (Mon.) 16, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9 Friendship Bracelets Wapakoneta, Tuesday, Sep. 10 4-5PM Design your own fall friendship bracelet. Registration required. Pixel Art Monthly, Wapakoneta Design your own Perler Bead creation to take home each week. Use a pattern or your imagination. Wednesdays - 3:15-4:15PM Sep. 11, 18 & Oct. 9 13 Find tons more of events for teens in the MIXED AGES section starting on p. 11. Back to School Make & Take Multiple Branches Swing by the library to make a craft! New Knoxville & New Bremen - Sep. 9-14 - Open hours Dragon Eyes Wapakoneta, Tuesday, Oct. 8 4-5PM Craft your own spooky dragon eyes! Registration required. Frankentoys Wapakoneta, Wednesday, Oct. 16 4-5PM Craft something creepy and bring it to life (not really). But the weirder, the better! Registration required.
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 10:30–11AM Wapakoneta – Tuesdays at 10:30–11AM Waynesfield – Tuesdays at 10:45–11:15AM (Play Date instead) New Knoxville – Wednesdays at 10:30–11AM New Bremen – Thursday Mornings at 10:30–11AM Thursday Evenings at 6:30–7PM Toddler Playdate Bimonthly, Wapakoneta Are you a parent, grandparent or a caregiver of a baby and/or a toddler? Meet with other friends to play and explore the library together. First and Third Thursdays, 10:30-11AM Sep. 5, 19 & Oct. 3, 17 Homeschool Library Lab Monthly, Wapakoneta Meet other homeschool families each month to play, socialize, create, learn, and connect. Geared for ages 5-10 but younger/older siblings are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Registration required. First Wednesdays - 1-2PM Sep. 4 & Oct. 2 14
Kids Craft Night: Cotton Ball Fall Tree Painting Wapakoneta Kids can sign up to reserve their spot to create a fun fall painting with cotton balls. Registration required. Monday, Sep. 9 - 5:30-6PM Thursday, Sep. 12 - 5:30-6PM Preschool of Rock Wapakoneta This fun music enrichment program for ages 2-5 is hosted by Alexa Kemmann. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wapakoneta Library. Registration required. Tuesday, Sep. 10 - 6-6:30PM Tuesday, Sep. 24 - 6-6:30PM Stuffie Sleepover Wapakoneta, Wednesday, Sep. 11 - All Day Your favorite stuffed animal or character is invited to our Third Annual Stuffie Sleepover! Drop off your stuffie in the basket at Ms. Stephanie’s desk and pick it up the next day to see what kinds of adventures happened overnight! Kids Yoga Night Wapakoneta, Monday, Sep. 16 - 5:30-6:15PM Join us for an evening full of fun, laughter, and yoga! Caregivers feel free to bring a mat, and join us in our yoga practice. Kids yoga mats sponsored by Friends of the Library! Registration required. Storytime with Local Author Mercedes Pyles Multiple Branches Join us as we welcome a special guest to storytime--Mercedes Pyles, local author of the children’s book The New Garden (El Nuevo Jardin). New Bremen - Thursday, Sep. 26 - 10:30-11AM New Knoxville - Wednesday, Oct. 16 - 10:30-11AM Sketches and Snacks Wapakoneta, Thursday, Sep. 26 - 5:30-6PM Follow along to learn how to draw a fun picture along with a yummy snack! If you would like to stay after and color your drawings, there will be coloring materials available. Registration required. 15
Kids Craft Night: Pumpkin Decorating Wapakoneta We’ll provide the pumpkins and the decorating supplies--you provide the creativity! Register each child separately. Registration required. Thursday, Oct. 10 - 5-5:30PM Monday, Oct. 14 - 5:30-6PM Kids Halloween Bingo Wapakoneta, Thursday, Oct. 17 - 5-5:30PM Celebrate spooky season with a few rounds of bingo with friends and family! Registration required. Kids Play-Doh Party Wapakoneta, Monday, Oct. 21 - 5:30-6PM If your kids love playing with Play-Doh but you’d rather keep the mess at the library, let us help! Join us for a Play-Doh Party just for kiddos. Registration required. Kids Movie Night: The Addams Family Wapakoneta, Tuesday, Oct. 29 – 5-6:30PM Enjoy a special showing of the animated version of The Addams Family (rated PG) the week of Halloween. Snacks provided. Registration required. Trick or Treat Storytimes All Branches Your littles are welcome to wear their costumes to storytime the last week of October at each branch. Come for some non-scary fun! Don't miss all the great events for families & MIXED AGES starting on p. 11. 16
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 17
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, September 2 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. New Bremen Library Renovation Complete The New Bremen Public Library underwent a complete renovation with the help of generous community donors and a large grant from the State. Doors are now open. Stay tuned for a Grand Opening event announcement on Facebook.
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