Lynda.com: Online Classes now FREE for Library Patrons The Ohio Library Council and the Ohio Public Library Information Network has recently announced a partnership with LinkedIn to allow Ohioans free access to the online courses offered at Lynda.com with the use of a valid Ohio library card. Lynda.com offers more than 12,000 courses, ranging from Microsoft Office to website building to computer programming to project management to business topics. The video courses are taught by industry experts and are designed for any skill Asterisks (*) in the calendar to the right denote library events occurring on this day. See inside for event info. Auglaize County Libraries are closed on Sundays. September 2018 news & events level. Normally, the service requires a paid subscription, but now you can access this fantastic resource for free with your library card and PIN from our website. Partnering with LinkedIn and Lynda.com will provide a critical tool to cultivate the local workforce. We are proud to offer this as an option for personal and professional advancement to Auglaize County and thank the state for making it possible. Check out the wide range of courses available under the Digital Library tab on our website at www.auglaizelibraries.org. World War I: Lessons & Legacies Exhibit In honor of America s entry into The War to End All Wars in 1917, World War I: Lessons & Legacies explores the war and its lasting impact and far-reaching influence on American life. From the Great Migration to the 1918 flu pandemic and from the unionization movement to women s suffrage, World War I led to pivotal changes in America s culture, technology, economy, and role in the world. It redefined how we saw ourselves as Americans and its legacy continues today. This exhibit, produced by the Smithsonian Institution, has been provided by the Auglaize County Historical Society and is available for viewing at the following library locations over the next few months: September - FJ Stallo Memorial Library in Minster October White Memorial Library in Waynesfield November Cridersville Public Library Libraries will be CLOSED Monday, September 3 rd for Labor Day. Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat 2 3 CLOSED September 2018 1 4 * 5 * 6 * 7 * 8 * 9 10 * 11 * 12 * 13 * 14 15 16 17 * 18 * 19 * 20 * 21 22 23 24 * 25 * 26 * 27 * 28 29
ACPDL - Wapakoneta Families with young children are welcome for stories, songs, & crafts. WAP Tues. Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11:15am Knit & Crochet Circle No matter your skill level, join us to share projects & socialize. Bring in whatever you re currently working on. WAP Tues. Sept. 4 & 18 5:30-6:30pm Evening Families with young children are welcome for stories, songs, & crafts. PJs welcome too! WAP Thurs. Sept. 6 & 20 6:30-7:00pm Adult Book Group {1 st Friday morning} Join us for tea & snacks and to discuss the book, Moloka i, by Alan Brennert. WAP Fri. Sept. 7 10:00-11:00am Computer Basics Learn the basics of your computer and operating system. Use our laptops or bring your own. WAP Sat. Sept. 8 12:00-2:00pm Marble Run Mania Construct a maze with our marble run systems. How high/wide/fast will it go? WAP Mon. Sept. 10 3:30-5:00pm your device for one-on-one help time with the library s IT Manager. *Pre-registration required. WAP Mon. Sept. 10 5:00-7:00pm Mon. Sept. 24 1:30-3:30pm Adult Book Group {1 st Monday evening} Join us to discuss the book, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith. WAP Mon. Sept. 10 6:00-7:00pm Live Trivia @ Astro Lanes Bring your friends to Strikers Bar & Grill and play live trivia to compete for prizes. Held at Astro Lanes, 1113 Apollo Dr., Wapak. WAP Mon. Sept. 10 6:00-7:30pm Creative Art Launching a new series! Join us each month to create a new, unique masterpiece! Gr. K-8 th. WAP Thurs. Sept. 13 11:00am & 6:00pm Adult Crafternoon: Fall Necklace Create a pendant necklace perfect for the fall season. All supplies provided. WAP Mon. Sept. 17 6:00-7:00pm Tues. Sept. 18 1:00-2:00pm Paws to Read Kids can improve their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. *Please pre-register for a 15-minute time slot. WAP Mon. Sept. 17 6:00-7:00pm Pixel Art Meet your friends at the library after school to get creative with Perler Beads! For ages 10 and up. WAP Weds. Sept. 19 3:30-4:30pm Euchre Drop in for a few hands of Euchre at the library! WAP Mon. Sept. 24 5:30-7:30pm Get Wellness Learn ways to get and stay well, including natural remedies, essential oils, and methods of self-care. WAP Mon. Sept. 24 6:30-7:30pm Games After School Meet us in the teen area after school to learn a new board game or card game! Bring your friends to hang out in the new space. Gr. 4 & up. WAP Weds. Sept. 26 3:30-4:30pm *Visit our website to register for programs & to find our more information on events at www.auglaizelibraries.org.
ACPDL Wapakoneta (continued) Toddler Play Date Families with babies and toddlers ages 0-3 are invited to a play date! Meet new friends, play with toys, and read books together. Check out our new Early Learning Room. WAP Thurs. Sept. 27 10:30-11:00am Teen Movie Night Meet in the teen area & try out the comfy seating and big screen TV for a showing of the hilarious movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle! Rated PG-13. For ages 13 and up. WAP Thurs. Sept. 27 5:00-7:00pm Cridersville After School Science Monday & Wednesday for afterschool programs. The first week we ll focus on science-related fun! CRI Weds. Sept. 5 4:00-5:00pm Join us for stories, songs, movement, and more! Every Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon. CRI Mon. Sept. 10, 17, 24 10:30-11:30am your device for one-on-one help time with the library s IT Manager. *Pre-registration required. CRI Mon. Sept. 10 10:30am-12:30pm Mon. Sept. 24 5:00-7:00pm After School Building Monday & Wednesday for afterschool programs. The 2 nd week we ll focus on building-related fun! CRI Mon. Sept. 10 4:00-5:00pm Weds. Sept. 12 4:00-5:00pm Adult Craft: Fall Wreath Sign up to make a fun fall wreath with us! CRI Mon. Sept. 10 6:00-7:00pm Crochet Class Make new friends while we review basic stitches and work on projects. CRI Thurs. Sept. 13 & 27 4:00-5:00pm After School Crafting Monday & Wednesday for afterschool programs. The 3 rd week we ll make fun crafts! CRI Mon. Sept. 17 4:00-5:00pm Weds. Sept. 19 4:00-5:00pm Adult Book Club @ Otterbein Cridersville Join us at Otterbein Cridersville to discuss this month s book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. CRI Weds. Sept. 19 12:30-1:30pm Paws to Read Meet Sadie, a Golden doodle therapy dog, for some one-on-one reading time. Perfect for early or struggling readers. *Please preregister for a 15-minute time slot. CRI Weds. Sept. 19 6:00-7:00pm After School Coding Monday & Wednesday for afterschool programs. The 4 th week we ll learn to code! CRI Mon. Sept. 24 4:00-5:00pm Weds. Sept. 26 4:00-5:00pm All Auglaize County Libraries will be CLOSED Monday, Sept. 3 rd for Labor Day. *
Minster your device for one-on-one help time with the library s IT Manager. *Pre-registration required. MIN Tues. Sept. 4 1:30-3:30pm Mon. Sept. 17 10:30am-12:30pm Lego Club Kids kindergarten and older are invited to imagine, create, & construct with LEGOs. MIN Tues. Sept. 4 3:30-4:30pm Afterschool Stories & Ice Cream Sundaes Kids in kindergarten through 4 th grade are invited to enjoy stories and sundae-making. MIN Mon. Sept. 10 3:30-4:00pm Mon. Sept. 17 3:30-4:00pm Mon. Sept. 24 3:30-4:00pm New Bremen Little Crafters New monthly program for children & caretakers. This month we ll make Autumn Handprint Trees! NB Tues. Sept. 4 All Day your device for one-on-one help time with the library s IT Manager. *Pre-registration required. NB Tues. Sept. 4 10:30am-12:30pm Mon. Sept. 17 5:00-7:00pm Our youngest patrons can enjoy stories, movement, & more! NB Tues. Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 6:30-7:00pm Thurs. Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:00am Geek Out at the Library Looking of a new book series, graphic novel, video game, YouTuber, or anime? We ll chat about our current obsessions and check out what s new together. Grades 4-12. NB Thurs. Sept. 6 3:30-4:00pm Reader s Theater Boys and girls in 1 st through 3 rd grade act out short, easy plays together just for fun. MIN Tues. Sept. 11 3:30-4:30pm Classic Movie We show older movies for free each month at the library. Snacks provided. MIN Weds. Sept. 12 1:00-3:00pm Novel Idea Book Discussion Group Visit our casual book discussion group to talk about books and get great recommendations. MIN Weds. Sept. 19 2:00-2:30pm Scrabble Afternoon Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble fun! NB Mon. Sept. 10 1:00-2:00pm After School at the Library Come to the library for a snack, and stay for board games & LEGO free play! NB Mon. Sept. 10 3:00-5:00pm Mon. Sept. 17 3:00-5:00pm Mon. Sept. 24 3:00-5:00pm Independent Crafters New monthly program for teens & tweens. This month we ll be making trees with the quilling method. NB Tues. Sept. 11 3:00-6:00pm Quilling Trees By popular demand, our quilling craft is also available for adults. NB Tues. Sept. 11 3:00-6:00pm [New Bremen events continue to next page.] * *
New Bremen (continued) LEGO Robotics LEGO Robotics kits will be available for staff-led projects or to tinker independently with supervision. Grades 4 & up. NB Thurs. Sept. 13 3:30-6:00pm Move & Groove Calling all kids up to 3 rd grade: join us at the library for fun music & exercise! *Please preregister. NB Mon. Sept. 17 6:30-7:00pm Family Craft Time Monthly craft program for families. This month, we ll make a four season button tree! NB Tues. Sept. 18 All Day Pinterest Party We found it on Pinterest, now you get to make it! Let s make Glitter State Art. All supplies provided. NB Thurs. Sept. 20 1:00-2:00pm 6:30-7:30pm Mad Scientists Club Join us for wacky experiments & mad fun. This month, we ll design a paper airplane & test its weight load! NB Thurs. Sept. 20 3:30-4:00pm Game Afternoon If you enjoy games, join us each month to try out something different. NB Mon. Sept. 24 1:00-2:00pm Book Buzz Book Club for Join library staff to talk about what books you ve read lately, over coffee and dessert. Every fourth Thursday. Bring a friend! NB Thurs. Sept. 27 1:00-2:00pm New Knoxville your device for one-on-one help time with the library s IT Manager. *Pre-registration required. NK Tues. Sept. 4 5:00-7:00pm Mon. Sept. 17 1:30-3:30pm Perler Patterns Each month we ll have another Perler Bead pattern to make & take. Kids 4 th grade & up. NK Weds. Sept. 5 3:00-4:00pm Family Stories, crafts, wiggles and fun! For children age birth through kindergarten, with a caregiver. NK Thurs. Sept. 6,13, 20, 27 10:30-11:00am New Knoxville Book Club Join us to discuss this month s book, Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, and pick up next month s copy. NK Thurs. Sept. 6 6:00-7:00pm Maker Monday Each month we ll have a different craft to make & take. Especially for 4 th grade & up. NK Mon. Sept. 10 3:00-4:00pm Lego Club Enjoy free building time and a new challenge to build each month. All are welcome. NK Weds. Sept. 12 3:00-4:00pm [New Knoxville events continue to next page.]
2018 New Knoxville (continued) Little Maker Monday Each month we ll have a different craft to make. K-3 rd grades. NK Mon. Sept. 17 3:00-4:00pm Game Adventures Love games? Join friends each month to try out all kinds. 4 th graders and up. NK Weds. Sept. 19 3:00-4:00pm Craft for Try out a craft for FREE with Ginger. only. NK Thurs. Sept. 20 6:00-7:00pm Waynesfield * Euchre Club Hang out with friends and play a few hands of euchre. Every Tuesday. WAY Tues. Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 12-3:00pm Postcard Pals Drop-in activity for teens & tweens to send postcards to other libraries to discover new people & places. Snacks will be provided! WAY Tues. Sept. 4 4:30-5:30pm Families with young children can enjoy stories, songs, & crafts together. WAY Thurs. Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 10:45-11:15am Your Auglaize County Library Card gives you access to each of our 6 library locations, Mobile Hotspots, digital content, & more! Ladies Hour Come visit with friends and create a craft in Waynesfield. This month we ll make framed botanical prints. WAY Thurs. Sept. 6 5:00-7:00pm your device for one-on-one help time with the library s IT Manager. WAY Mon. Sept. 10 1:30-3:30pm Mon. Sept. 24 10:30am-12:30pm Teen/Tween Craft Teens & tweens, join us to create a fun craft. WAY Mon. Sept. 17 5:00-6:00pm Reflections are invited to this book group to casually discuss titles together. WAY Tues. Sept. 18 10:30-11:00am ACPDL Wapakoneta Cridersville Minster New Bremen New Knoxville Waynesfield 203 S. Perry St. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 738-2921 M-Th Fri Sat 10a-6p 10a-2p 116 W. Main St. Cridersville, OH 45806 (419) 645-5447 M W Th 3p-7:30p Sat 10a-12:30p 196 E. 4 th St. Minster, OH 45865 (419) 628-2925 M-W Fri Sat 10a-12:30p 10a-12:30p 45 S. Washington St. New Bremen, OH 45869 (419) 629-2158 M-Tu Th F-Sat 10a-12:30p 304 S. Main St. New Knoxville, OH 45871 (419) 753-2724 M W 3p-7:30p Th Sat 10a-12:30p 108 E. Wapakoneta St. Waynesfield, OH 45896 (419) 568-5851 M 3p-7:30p Tu Th Sat 10a-12:30p