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december
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During December, visit DPL and pick an ornament from the sleigh (located on the main floor book drop) to win the prize shown inside. (Prizes are ornaments handmade by our
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During December, visit DPL and pick an ornament from the sleigh (located on the main floor book drop) to win the prize shown inside. (Prizes are ornaments handmade by our staff!) Pick up your prize at the Reference Desk. Available while supplies last.
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Month Long Event (december)
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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decD is for December...and DINOSAURS!
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From Dec. 1-30, kids in grades 1-6 who stop by the children’s desk at Defiance Public Library & say, ‘D is for Dinosaur!’ will receive a FREE COSI Dinosaur Learning
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From Dec. 1-30, kids in grades 1-6 who stop by the children’s desk at Defiance Public Library & say, ‘D is for Dinosaur!’ will receive a FREE COSI Dinosaur Learning Lunchbox. Available only while supplies last!
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Month Long Event (december)
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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01dec10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.Book Bingo at DPL!
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Through October, November, & December, we’re playing Book Bingo at Defiance Public Library! Pick up a Bingo page at the library any time during the month, then complete one line
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Through October, November, & December, we’re playing Book Bingo at Defiance Public Library! Pick up a Bingo page at the library any time during the month, then complete one line for a single entry, or cover-all for 5 entries into month-end drawings for $5 gift cards. Geared to adults.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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01decAll DayTake & Make: Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
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Fill your home with the smell of Christmas! Use this take & make craft kit to create a one-of-a-kind ornament that will evoke the feeling of Christmas for years to
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Fill your home with the smell of Christmas! Use this take & make craft kit to create a one-of-a-kind ornament that will evoke the feeling of Christmas for years to come! Kits available at Defiance Public Library beginning Dec. 1. Available while supplies last.
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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01dec4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03dec10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.Santa Visit
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Santa Claus is coming to town, and Defiance Public Library will celebrate his arrival with holiday children’s activities at the library on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
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Santa Claus is coming to town, and Defiance Public Library will celebrate his arrival with holiday children’s activities at the library on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., including Storytime with Santa beginning at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (2 sessions).
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
05dec5:00 p.m.Tatting Session #3
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(Click here to register for the 3-class series.)Learn basic tatting this 3-class series with the DPL MakerSpace. Classes are Nov. 21, 28, and Dec. 5 at
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(Click here to register for the 3-class series.)
Learn basic tatting this 3-class series with the DPL MakerSpace. Classes are Nov. 21, 28, and Dec. 5 at Defiance Public Library beginning at 5 p.m. (Supplies are provided.) Topics are:
Nov. 21: Getting started. Learn how to do the double knot, the basic stitch in tatting, in both loops & chains.
Nov. 28: Joining chains. Learn picots and how to join rings.
Dec. 5: Let’s make something! Learn to follow a pattern.
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Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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06dec4:30 p.m.Holiday Snow Globes
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Grades 1-6 are invited to Defiance Public Library on Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. to make a waterless holiday snowglobe that you can turn into an ornament, if you wish!
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Grades 1-6 are invited to Defiance Public Library on Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. to make a waterless holiday snowglobe that you can turn into an ornament, if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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08dec10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or rhopper@defiancelibrary.org. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2023–
January 12 – Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
February 9 – The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
March 9 – Come Fly the World by Julia Cook
April 13 – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
May 11 – All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis
June 8 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
July 13 – Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi
August 10 – My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill
September 14 – Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
October 12 – This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
November 9 – Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
December 14 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
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Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08dec4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08dec4:00 p.m.Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2022, beginning at 4 p.m. at Defiance Public Library,
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The Finance Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2022, beginning at 4 p.m. at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., to review the November financials. Meetings of the board and its committees are open to the public.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
08dec6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or grutherford@defiancelibrary.org.
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
November 10, 2022: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond
December 8, 2022: Silent Night by Robert B. Parker
Thursday, January 12: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Thursday, February 9: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
Thursday, March 9: Shadows Reel by CJ Box
Thursday, April 13: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Thursday, May 11: The Mirror Cracked by Agatha Christie
Thursday, June 8: A Deadly Bone to Pick by Peggy Rothschild
Thursday, July 13: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, August 10: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Thursday, September 14: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper
Thursday, October 12: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
Thursday, November 9: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger
Thursday, December 14: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
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Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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08dec10:30 p.m.Kids Holiday BINGO
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Join us Dec. 8 at 10:30 AM at Defiance Public Library for Kids Holiday BINGO! Grades 1-6. No registration required.
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Join us Dec. 8 at 10:30 AM at Defiance Public Library for Kids Holiday BINGO! Grades 1-6. No registration required.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
15dec4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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15dec5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Creative Gift WrappingWaitlist is Open
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Registration required. Register using the form below. Wrapping gifts doesn’t have to be a chore! Join us Dec. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library as we learn 3
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Registration required. Register using the form below.
Wrapping gifts doesn’t have to be a chore! Join us Dec. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library as we learn 3 new ways to creatively wrap Christmas gifts! Wrapping supplies will be provided. Bring your gifts to wrap as we listen to Christmas music, sip cocoa, and munch on cookies! Geared to adults.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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15dec5:00 p.m.Laser Etched Ornaments
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below! Visit the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. and learn how to use the laser etcher
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below!
Visit the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. and learn how to use the laser etcher to make personalized ornaments! Software and safety glasses provided (we will use the Cubiio app, which you can download for free on your smartphone). Register using the form below or by contacting Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Geared to adults, but all ages can participate.
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(Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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19dec5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.DIY Bullet Journals
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Grades 6-12 are invited to the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on Dec. 19 from 5-7 p.m. to learn the basics of starting a bullet journal, to kick off
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Grades 6-12 are invited to the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on Dec. 19 from 5-7 p.m. to learn the basics of starting a bullet journal, to kick off the new year right! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own too! Participants will spend their time creating, gathering, and sharing ideas in a friendly environment. No registration required.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
20dec6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ Book Club)
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Please note: The December meeting will take place Dec. 20, due to the holiday. Meetings are regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month.Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly,
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Please note: The December meeting will take place Dec. 20, due to the holiday. Meetings are regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Event Details
The Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 21, beginning at 5 p.m. at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., Defiance
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The Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 21, beginning at 5 p.m. at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., Defiance OH. Meetings of the board and its committees are open to the public.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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february 23, 2022 5:00 p.m.22dec4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
29dec4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
january
05jan4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
12jan10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or rhopper@defiancelibrary.org. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2023–
January 12 – Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
February 9 – The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
March 9 – Come Fly the World by Julia Cook
April 13 – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
May 11 – All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis
June 8 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
July 13 – Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi
August 10 – My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill
September 14 – Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
October 12 – This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
November 9 – Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
December 14 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
more
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
12jan4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
12jan6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or grutherford@defiancelibrary.org.
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
November 10, 2022: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond
December 8, 2022: Silent Night by Robert B. Parker
Thursday, January 12: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Thursday, February 9: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
Thursday, March 9: Shadows Reel by CJ Box
Thursday, April 13: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Thursday, May 11: The Mirror Cracked by Agatha Christie
Thursday, June 8: A Deadly Bone to Pick by Peggy Rothschild
Thursday, July 13: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, August 10: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Thursday, September 14: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper
Thursday, October 12: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
Thursday, November 9: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger
Thursday, December 14: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
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Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
17janAll DayTake & Make: Paper Medallion Wreath
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Welcome your guests to the new year with a one-of-a-kind wreath hanging on your door! Take-and-make craft kits for adults will be available Jan. 17 at Defiance Public Library (on
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Welcome your guests to the new year with a one-of-a-kind wreath hanging on your door! Take-and-make craft kits for adults will be available Jan. 17 at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf near the director’s office), while supplies last! If you make the craft, feel free to share a picture and tag @dplslibraries on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
19jan4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
19jan5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.DIY Toddler Quiet Book Page
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Registration is required! Register for the Jan. 19 event using the form on this page.Click here to register for the Feb. 16 event
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Registration is required! Register for the Jan. 19 event using the form on this page.
Click here to register for the Feb. 16 event
Click here to register for the March 16 event
(Join us at one session, or all of them!)
Join us in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, and/or March 16 from 5-7 p.m. and create a felt activity “book” page for your little one to enjoy! Each month features a different page:
In January, create a page to help your child learn to spell their name & build a snowman.
In February, create a page with weaving practice and flowers.
In March, create a page to help your child learn their colors & how to plant a garden.
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Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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24jan6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
January: Sword Stone Table by Swapna Krishna
February: The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
february 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.march 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.april 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.may 23, 2023 6:00 p.m.june 27, 2023 6:00 p.m.july 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.august 22, 2023 6:00 p.m.september 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.october 24, 2023 6:00 p.m.november 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.december 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.
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The Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, beginning at 5 p.m. at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St.,
Event Details
The Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, beginning at 5 p.m. at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., Defiance OH. Meetings of the board and its committees are open to the public.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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february 23, 2022 5:00 p.m.26jan4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
31jan4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.Lego Club at DPLWinter 2023
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Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening
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Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, & March 14. New challenges each week! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
february
01febAll DayTake & Make: Felt Valentines
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Tell your loved one how much you care with this take & make homemade felt Valentine kit for adults, available at Defiance Public Library beginning Feb. 1, while supplies last.
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Tell your loved one how much you care with this take & make homemade felt Valentine kit for adults, available at Defiance Public Library beginning Feb. 1, while supplies last.
Time
All Day (Wednesday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
02feb10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Lego Club at DPLWinter 2023
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, & March 14. New challenges each week! No registration required.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
02feb4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07feb4:30 p.m.Kids Explore: DIY Mini Chalkboards
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library and use craft sticks and chalkboard paint to create your own mini chalkboard. Two sessions available: Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 10:30
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library and use craft sticks and chalkboard paint to create your own mini chalkboard. Two sessions available: Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Geared to grades 1-6. No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09feb10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or rhopper@defiancelibrary.org. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2023–
January 12 – Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
February 9 – The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
March 9 – Come Fly the World by Julia Cook
April 13 – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
May 11 – All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis
June 8 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
July 13 – Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi
August 10 – My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill
September 14 – Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
October 12 – This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
November 9 – Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
December 14 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
more
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09feb10:30 a.m.Kids Explore: DIY Mini Chalkboards
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library and use craft sticks and chalkboard paint to create your own mini chalkboard. Two sessions available: Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 10:30
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library and use craft sticks and chalkboard paint to create your own mini chalkboard. Two sessions available: Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Geared to grades 1-6. No registration required.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09feb4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09feb6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or grutherford@defiancelibrary.org.
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
November 10, 2022: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond
December 8, 2022: Silent Night by Robert B. Parker
Thursday, January 12: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Thursday, February 9: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
Thursday, March 9: Shadows Reel by CJ Box
Thursday, April 13: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Thursday, May 11: The Mirror Cracked by Agatha Christie
Thursday, June 8: A Deadly Bone to Pick by Peggy Rothschild
Thursday, July 13: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, August 10: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Thursday, September 14: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper
Thursday, October 12: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
Thursday, November 9: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger
Thursday, December 14: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
more
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10feb6:00 p.m.Ohio's Archaeological Mysteries with Ryan Weller
Event Details
**Please note the change of date: This event will take place on February 10 at 6 p.m. Discover some of Ohio’s archaeological mysteries during a special presentation by Ryan Weller on
Event Details
**Please note the change of date: This event will take place on February 10 at 6 p.m.
Discover some of Ohio’s archaeological mysteries during a special presentation by Ryan Weller on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Defiance Public Library Reading Room. Weller is a Paulding native and Defiance College graduate who has worked in the field since founding Weller and Associates in Columbus in 1993. His passion for archaeology started as a child and has led to many integral geophysical surveys, including the field location of Worthington Cemetery in Highland Township. Read more at www.wellercrm.com.
Free, no registration required. Geared to adults and teens.
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Time
(Friday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
14feb4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.Lego Club at DPLWinter 2023
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, & March 14. New challenges each week! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16feb10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Lego Club at DPLWinter 2023
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, & March 14. New challenges each week! No registration required.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16feb4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16feb5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.DIY Toddler Quiet Book Page
Event Details
Registration is required! Register for the Feb. 16 event using the form on this page.Click here to register for the Jan. 19 event
Event Details
Registration is required! Register for the Feb. 16 event using the form on this page.
Click here to register for the Jan. 19 event
Click here to register for the March 16 event
(Join us at one session, or all of them!)
Join us in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, and/or March 16 from 5-7 p.m. and create a felt activity “book” page for your little one to enjoy! Each month features a different page:
In January, create a page to help your child learn to spell their name & build a snowman.
In February, create a page with weaving practice and flowers.
In March, create a page to help your child learn their colors & how to plant a garden.
more
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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21feb4:30 p.m.Kids Explore: Marble Crawl
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. or Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. and use cardboard & other scrap materials to create a large marble run. Instead
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. or Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. and use cardboard & other scrap materials to create a large marble run. Instead of racing, build a complex run so your marble crawls to the finish line! Geared to grades 1-6. No registration required. Available while supplies last.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23feb10:30 a.m.Kids Explore: Marble Crawl
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. or Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. and use cardboard & other scrap materials to create a large marble run. Instead
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. or Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. and use cardboard & other scrap materials to create a large marble run. Instead of racing, build a complex run so your marble crawls to the finish line! Geared to grades 1-6. No registration required. Available while supplies last.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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23feb4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
27feb6:00 p.m.Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address
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On February 27 at 6 p.m., Mr. Abraham Lincoln himself (as portrayed by Kevin Wood) returns to the Defiance Public Library Nellie Gary Reading Room
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On February 27 at 6 p.m., Mr. Abraham Lincoln himself (as portrayed by Kevin Wood) returns to the Defiance Public Library Nellie Gary Reading Room to discuss his most famous speech (debunking some myths!), including the background and context for familiar phrases, interesting events happening at the same time, and the extremely varied responses it drew. Suitable for ages 9+. No registration needed.
Supported by the Friends of Defiance Public Library
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Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
28feb4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.Lego Club at DPLWinter 2023
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, & March 14. New challenges each week! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
28feb6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
January: Sword Stone Table by Swapna Krishna
February: The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
march 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.april 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.may 23, 2023 6:00 p.m.june 27, 2023 6:00 p.m.july 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.august 22, 2023 6:00 p.m.september 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.october 24, 2023 6:00 p.m.november 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.december 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.
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02mar10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Lego Club at DPLWinter 2023
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, & March 14. New challenges each week! No registration required.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
02mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07mar4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Kids Explore: Shrinky Dink Keychains
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on March 7 at 4:30 p.m. and/or March 9 at 10:30 a.m. to make your own shrinky dink keychain with our maker oven. Geared to grades
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on March 7 at 4:30 p.m. and/or March 9 at 10:30 a.m. to make your own shrinky dink keychain with our maker oven. Geared to grades 1-6. No registration required. Available while supplies last!
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09mar10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or rhopper@defiancelibrary.org. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2023–
January 12 – Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
February 9 – The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
March 9 – Come Fly the World by Julia Cook
April 13 – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
May 11 – All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis
June 8 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
July 13 – Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi
August 10 – My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill
September 14 – Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
October 12 – This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
November 9 – Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
December 14 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
more
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09mar10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.Kids Explore: Shrinky Dink Keychains
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on March 7 at 4:30 p.m. and/or March 9 at 10:30 a.m. to make your own shrinky dink keychain with our maker oven. Geared to grades
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library on March 7 at 4:30 p.m. and/or March 9 at 10:30 a.m. to make your own shrinky dink keychain with our maker oven. Geared to grades 1-6. No registration required. Available while supplies last!
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09mar6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or grutherford@defiancelibrary.org.
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
November 10, 2022: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond
December 8, 2022: Silent Night by Robert B. Parker
Thursday, January 12: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Thursday, February 9: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
Thursday, March 9: Shadows Reel by CJ Box
Thursday, April 13: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Thursday, May 11: The Mirror Cracked by Agatha Christie
Thursday, June 8: A Deadly Bone to Pick by Peggy Rothschild
Thursday, July 13: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, August 10: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Thursday, September 14: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper
Thursday, October 12: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
Thursday, November 9: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger
Thursday, December 14: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
more
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
14mar4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.Lego Club at DPLWinter 2023
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, & March 14. New challenges each week! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16mar10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Lego Club at DPLWinter 2023
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening
Event Details
Come build with us! Grades 1-6 are invited to Lego Club at Defiance Public Library. Morning sessions (10:30 a.m.) are Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, & March 16. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, & March 14. New challenges each week! No registration required.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16mar5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.DIY Toddler Quiet Book Page
Event Details
Registration is required! Register for the March 16 event using the form on this page.Click here to register for the Jan. 19 event
Event Details
Registration is required! Register for the March 16 event using the form on this page.
Click here to register for the Jan. 19 event
Click here to register for the Feb. 16 event
(Join us at one session, or all of them!)
Join us in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, and/or March 16 from 5-7 p.m. and create a felt activity “book” page for your little one to enjoy! Each month features a different page:
In January, create a page to help your child learn to spell their name & build a snowman.
In February, create a page with weaving practice and flowers.
In March, create a page to help your child learn their colors & how to plant a garden.
more
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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Please let us know if you can make it to the event.
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21marAll DayTake & Make: Hobbit Card
Event Details
March 25th is National Tolkein Reading Day! Give someone you love the gift of a “Hobbit”-inspired card! Free take & make craft kits for adults available beginning March 21 at
Event Details
March 25th is National Tolkein Reading Day! Give someone you love the gift of a “Hobbit”-inspired card! Free take & make craft kits for adults available beginning March 21 at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf near the director’s office), while supplies last!
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
28mar6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
January: Sword Stone Table by Swapna Krishna
February: The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
april 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.may 23, 2023 6:00 p.m.june 27, 2023 6:00 p.m.july 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.august 22, 2023 6:00 p.m.september 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.october 24, 2023 6:00 p.m.november 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.december 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.
30mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
april
06apr4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
13apr10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or rhopper@defiancelibrary.org. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2023–
January 12 – Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
February 9 – The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
March 9 – Come Fly the World by Julia Cook
April 13 – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
May 11 – All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis
June 8 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
July 13 – Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi
August 10 – My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill
September 14 – Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
October 12 – This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
November 9 – Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
December 14 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
more
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
13apr4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
13apr6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or grutherford@defiancelibrary.org.
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
November 10, 2022: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond
December 8, 2022: Silent Night by Robert B. Parker
Thursday, January 12: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Thursday, February 9: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
Thursday, March 9: Shadows Reel by CJ Box
Thursday, April 13: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Thursday, May 11: The Mirror Cracked by Agatha Christie
Thursday, June 8: A Deadly Bone to Pick by Peggy Rothschild
Thursday, July 13: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, August 10: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Thursday, September 14: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper
Thursday, October 12: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
Thursday, November 9: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger
Thursday, December 14: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
more
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
20apr4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
25apr6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
January: Sword Stone Table by Swapna Krishna
February: The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
may 23, 2023 6:00 p.m.june 27, 2023 6:00 p.m.july 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.august 22, 2023 6:00 p.m.september 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.october 24, 2023 6:00 p.m.november 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.december 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.
27apr4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to close, the teen space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.