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october
02oct5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
02oct6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
02oct6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
03oct10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
03oct11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
Event Details
Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
03oct4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03oct4:30 p.m.Kids Explore: Solar Eclipses
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In celebration of the upcoming solar eclipses, join us Oct. 3 at 4:30PM or Oct. 5 at 10:30AM as we learn what a solar eclipse is and how shadows work
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In celebration of the upcoming solar eclipses, join us Oct. 3 at 4:30PM or Oct. 5 at 10:30AM as we learn what a solar eclipse is and how shadows work through a hands-on activity. We will participate in a space-themed sorting game, use a sunspotter and sunoculars, as well as make our own eclipse viewers (also known as a pinhole projector). No registration needed! Geared to grades 1-6.
Upcoming eclipse dates:
Annular Solar Eclipse: October 14, 2023 (partial eclipse)
Total Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
03octAll DayTake & Make: Beaded Pumpkin Light
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Visit Defiance Public Library beginning October 3 and pick up a take-and-make kit to create your own beaded pumpkin light–a perfect addition to your fall decor! Geared to adults. Available
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Visit Defiance Public Library beginning October 3 and pick up a take-and-make kit to create your own beaded pumpkin light–a perfect addition to your fall decor! Geared to adults. Available while supplies last.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
05oct10:30 a.m.Kids Explore: Solar Eclipses
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In celebration of the upcoming solar eclipses, join us Oct. 3 at 4:30PM or Oct. 5 at 10:30AM as we learn what a solar eclipse is and how shadows work
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In celebration of the upcoming solar eclipses, join us Oct. 3 at 4:30PM or Oct. 5 at 10:30AM as we learn what a solar eclipse is and how shadows work through a hands-on activity. We will participate in a space-themed sorting game, use a sunspotter and sunoculars, as well as make our own eclipse viewers (also known as a pinhole projector). No registration needed! Geared to grades 1-6.
Upcoming eclipse dates:
Annular Solar Eclipse: October 14, 2023 (partial eclipse)
Total Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
05oct4:00 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 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), 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
05oct5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Sun Spotting
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Before our guests from the University of Toledo kick off their Solar Phenomena program (Oct. 5, 6 p.m.), we’re meeting outside the library at 5 p.m. to do some sun-spotting!
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Before our guests from the University of Toledo kick off their Solar Phenomena program (Oct. 5, 6 p.m.), we’re meeting outside the library at 5 p.m. to do some sun-spotting! Multiple tools will be available to help you get a glimpse of the sun, including a solar telescope, sunoculars, and a sunspotter. This will take place weather permitting! Open to all; no registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
05oct6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Solar Phenomena
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Registration required. Please register using the form below! Eclipses aren’t the only solar phenomenon. Join us October 5 from 6-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Nellie Gary Reading
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Registration required. Please register using the form below!
Eclipses aren’t the only solar phenomenon. Join us October 5 from 6-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Nellie Gary Reading Room) as guests from the University of Toledo describe other strange things our sun does. Geared to adults.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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09oct5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09oct6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10oct10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10oct11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10oct3:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Staying Safe
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Register for the October 10 session, “Staying Safe: Steps to Take for the Person Living with Dementia” using the form below. The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio will continue its
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Register for the October 10 session, “Staying Safe: Steps to Take for the Person Living with Dementia” using the form below.
The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio will continue its free education series at Defiance Public Library with another 5 sessions on various topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Please register individually for each session you would like to attend. Each session begins at 3:00 PM at Defiance Public Library.
Register for November 14, “Caring for the Caregiver”
Register for December 12, “Strategies for Surviving the Holidays”
Register for January 9, “Risk Reduction & Early Detection”
Register for February 13, “New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment”
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10oct4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
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NOTE: The April 11 meeting of the Fiber Arts Club will end at 6:30 PM, rather than 7 PM. Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second
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NOTE: The April 11 meeting of the Fiber Arts Club will end at 6:30 PM, rather than 7 PM.
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-7 p.m. for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber art project to the library and meet other makers. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to bring their questions and we will try to help you the best we can. The club meets from 4-7 p.m., & you can come and go as you please during that timeframe. For more information, contact Cara at cbolley@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 14, 2023 4:00 p.m.december 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.
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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 Sep. 14, Sep. 28, Oct. 12, & Nov. 2. 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 Sep. 14, Sep. 28, Oct. 12, & Nov. 2. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Sep. 12, Sep. 26, Oct. 10, & Oct. 31. New challenges each week! The last week (October 31 & November 2) will be a Lego Club Extravaganza, with multiple challenges and extras. No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 12, 2023 10:30 a.m.october 31, 2023 4:30 p.m.november 2, 2023 10:30 a.m.
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12oct10:00 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
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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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 Sep. 14, Sep. 28, Oct. 12, & Nov. 2. 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 Sep. 14, Sep. 28, Oct. 12, & Nov. 2. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Sep. 12, Sep. 26, Oct. 10, & Oct. 31. New challenges each week! The last week (October 31 & November 2) will be a Lego Club Extravaganza, with multiple challenges and extras. No registration required.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 31, 2023 4:30 p.m.november 2, 2023 10:30 a.m.
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12oct4:00 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 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), 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
12oct6:00 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
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16oct4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crafterteens
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Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the third Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. for teen crafting for grades 6-12. No registration needed! (Sept.
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Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the third Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. for teen crafting for grades 6-12. No registration needed!
(Sept. 18, hot glue magnets, keychains, & pushpins; Oct. 16, ghost plushies; Nov. 20, steampunk-inspired; Dec. 18, confetti bookmark.)
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16oct5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16oct5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.Dawg Pound & Beyond the Bell Family Open House
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Under the 21st Century Grant in partnership with Defiance Elementary & Middle Schools, the library is inviting children in grades K-8 (at all area schools, and homeschoolers) along with their
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Under the 21st Century Grant in partnership with Defiance Elementary & Middle Schools, the library is inviting children in grades K-8 (at all area schools, and homeschoolers) along with their parents to come to our open house for a tour of Defiance Public Library & its digital resources on October 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m. (half-hour tours will start at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., & 6:30 p.m.) Free library programs will also be discussed.
Those who wish to apply for a free library card for themselves or their children should bring a photo ID (if you do not have a photo ID, you may bring proof of residency with name, address & dated within the last 3 months.) Tours will begin in the Children’s Department! No registration needed.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16oct6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
17oct10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
17oct11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
17oct4:30 p.m.Kids Explore: Financial Literacy
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Join us Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m. &/or Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance Public Library as Ryan Frederick of Sherwood State Bank gives kids a rundown on the
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Join us Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m. &/or Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance Public Library as Ryan Frederick of Sherwood State Bank gives kids a rundown on the basics of financial literacy, including saving, spending, goals, and giving.
After the presentation, kids will make and decorate piggy banks to help them start saving, and bring home helpful handouts and story booklets from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Geared to grades 1-6. No registration needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 19, 2023 10:30 a.m.
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17oct5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Paper Crafting for Adults
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Use the form below to register for the October 17 session! Join us at Defiance Public Library as we get crafty with paper! Paper crafting for adults will take place
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Use the form below to register for the October 17 session!
Join us at Defiance Public Library as we get crafty with paper! Paper crafting for adults will take place on the third Tuesday of the month from August to November (Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 & Nov. 21) from 5-7 p.m. in the Reading Room. Registration is required!
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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19oct10:30 a.m.Kids Explore: Financial Literacy
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Join us Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m. &/or Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance Public Library as Ryan Frederick of Sherwood State Bank gives kids a rundown on the
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Join us Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m. &/or Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance Public Library as Ryan Frederick of Sherwood State Bank gives kids a rundown on the basics of financial literacy, including saving, spending, goals, and giving.
After the presentation, kids will make and decorate piggy banks to help them start saving, and bring home helpful handouts and story booklets from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Geared to grades 1-6. No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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19oct4:00 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 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), 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
19oct5:30 p.m.Unnatural Ohio: Book Talk & Signing
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Authors Kristina Smith & Kevin Moore will visit Defiance Public Library on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss their book, “Unnatural Ohio: A History of Buckeye Cryptids, Legends, &
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Authors Kristina Smith & Kevin Moore will visit Defiance Public Library on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss their book, “Unnatural Ohio: A History of Buckeye Cryptids, Legends, & Other Mysteries,” and a few of the creepy cryptids it features, including the Dogman of Defiance! Smith, a former investigative reporter, is a Defiance native, and both authors are currently on staff at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
This book talk is geared to teens & adults. No tickets or registration needed. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing!
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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20oct11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (DPL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
20oct2:00 p.m.Medicare 101 (DPL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23oct5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Bad Movie Night
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Is this movie so bad, it’s good? We’ll scour the movie vault for the worst of the worst so we can watch, rate, and discuss. Bad Movie Night for grades
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Is this movie so bad, it’s good? We’ll scour the movie vault for the worst of the worst so we can watch, rate, and discuss.
Bad Movie Night for grades 6-12 will take place on the fourth Monday of each month beginning Sept. 25 in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library from 5-7 p.m. No registration needed.
(Dates are Sept. 25, Oct. 23, & Nov. 27 — DPLS is closed on Christmas Day!)
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23oct5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23oct6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23oct6:00 p.m.Into the Graveyard
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It is always foggy with a chill in the air when Diggory Barrows comes to call! A gravedigger by trade, he works best at night. As the darkness falls he
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It is always foggy with a chill in the air when Diggory Barrows comes to call! A gravedigger by trade, he works best at night. As the darkness falls he will come by Defiance Public Library on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. to share a few tales from the hallowed grounds. Free & open to all. Geared to adults.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
24oct10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
24oct11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
24oct4:30 p.m.Kids Explore: Dino Dig
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Join us Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. &/or Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance Public Library as we celebrate National Dinosaur Month by creating & decorating our own “dino
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Join us Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. &/or Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance Public Library as we celebrate National Dinosaur Month by creating & decorating our own “dino dig” carrying cases. As we craft, we’ll discuss paleontology, the tools paleontologists’ use, and dinosaur excavation.
Geared to grades 1-6. No registration needed. Available while supplies last.
**Organizations bringing 5 or more are asked to call ahead (419-782-1456) so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
24oct6:00 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
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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 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
March- Alice Isn’t Dead by Joseph Fink
April- Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman
May- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.december 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.
26oct10:30 a.m.Kids Explore: Dino Dig
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Join us Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. &/or Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance Public Library as we celebrate National Dinosaur Month by creating & decorating our own “dino
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Join us Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. &/or Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance Public Library as we celebrate National Dinosaur Month by creating & decorating our own “dino dig” carrying cases. As we craft, we’ll discuss paleontology, the tools paleontologists’ use, and dinosaur excavation.
Geared to grades 1-6. No registration needed. Available while supplies last.
**Organizations bringing 5 or more are asked to call ahead (419-782-1456) so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
26oct4:00 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 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), 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
30oct5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
30oct6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
31oct10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
31oct11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
31oct4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Frankenstein Double Feature
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Spend Halloween night enjoying a Frankenstein double feature at Defiance Public Library! Everyone age 13+ is invited to join us in the Reading Room on Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m.
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Spend Halloween night enjoying a Frankenstein double feature at Defiance Public Library! Everyone age 13+ is invited to join us in the Reading Room on Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m. for showings of Frankenstein (1931) and Young Frankenstein (1974). No registration needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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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 Sep. 14, Sep. 28, Oct. 12, & Nov. 2. 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 Sep. 14, Sep. 28, Oct. 12, & Nov. 2. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Sep. 12, Sep. 26, Oct. 10, & Oct. 31. New challenges each week! The last week (October 31 & November 2) will be a Lego Club Extravaganza, with multiple challenges and extras. No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 2, 2023 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
november
01novAll Day30Teen Fan Fiction Writing Contest
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Click here for complete contest rules! Didn’t like how your favorite book ended? Rewrite it! Have theories about a character? We want to hear them! Teens (grades 6-12) can submit
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Click here for complete contest rules!
Didn’t like how your favorite book ended? Rewrite it! Have theories about a character? We want to hear them!
Teens (grades 6-12) can submit a fan fiction short story reimagining a character or section of a book in our Teen Fan Fiction Writing Contest. Entries can be submitted at any DPLS location (Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, or Johnson Memorial/Hicksville libraries) or via email to prellstab@defiancelibrary.org between Nov. 1-30 at 5 p.m. Writings must be between 1,000 and 3,000 words in length, and rated P-13. Have fun!
Winner will be notified by phone no later than Dec. 8, and the winning entry will be shared in the DPLS newsletter, on social media, & in booklet form at Defiance Public Library.
Time
november 1 (Wednesday) - 30 (Thursday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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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 Sep. 14, Sep. 28, Oct. 12, & Nov. 2. 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 Sep. 14, Sep. 28, Oct. 12, & Nov. 2. Evening sessions (4:30 p.m.) are Sep. 12, Sep. 26, Oct. 10, & Oct. 31. New challenges each week! The last week (October 31 & November 2) will be a Lego Club Extravaganza, with multiple challenges and extras. No registration required.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
02nov4:00 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 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), 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
02nov5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Couples' Paint Night
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Note: Registration is required! Register using the form below. One registration per couple (select 2 for party size). Join us November 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library for
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Note: Registration is required! Register using the form below. One registration per couple (select 2 for party size).
Join us November 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library for another night of couples’ painting. Anita Rieman from The Artist Within will walk us through creating our own masterpiece!
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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06nov5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
06nov6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07nov10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07nov11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07nov4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07novAll DayTake & Make: Leaf Gnome
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Visit Defiance Public Library beginning November 7 and pick up a free take-and-make kit to create your own autumn leaf gnome. Geared to adults. Available while supplies last!
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Visit Defiance Public Library beginning November 7 and pick up a free take-and-make kit to create your own autumn leaf gnome. Geared to adults. Available while supplies last!
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09nov10:00 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
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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09nov4:00 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 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
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Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), 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
09nov6:00 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
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
14nov3:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Caring for the Caregiver
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Register for the November 14 session, “Caring for the Caregiver” using the form below. The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio will continue its free education series at Defiance Public Library
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Register for the November 14 session, “Caring for the Caregiver” using the form below.
The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio will continue its free education series at Defiance Public Library with another 5 sessions on various topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Please register individually for each session you would like to attend. Each session begins at 3:00 PM at Defiance Public Library.
Register for October 10, “Staying Safe”
Register for December 12, “Strategies for Surviving the Holidays”
Register for January 9, “Risk Reduction & Early Detection”
Register for February 13, “New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment”
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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14nov4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
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NOTE: The April 11 meeting of the Fiber Arts Club will end at 6:30 PM, rather than 7 PM. Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second
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NOTE: The April 11 meeting of the Fiber Arts Club will end at 6:30 PM, rather than 7 PM.
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-7 p.m. for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber art project to the library and meet other makers. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to bring their questions and we will try to help you the best we can. The club meets from 4-7 p.m., & you can come and go as you please during that timeframe. For more information, contact Cara at cbolley@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.
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The Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 15, beginning at 5PM at Defiance Public Library. Meetings of the board and
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The Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 15, beginning at 5PM at Defiance Public Library. 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.
16nov4:00 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 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), 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
16nov5:00 p.m.DIY Candle Making
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Register using the form below or by calling 419-782-1456 ext. 1108,Pick a color and scent for your own custom candle, perfect to keep or give as a gift, on November
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Register using the form below or by calling 419-782-1456 ext. 1108,
Pick a color and scent for your own custom candle, perfect to keep or give as a gift, on November 16 beginning at 5 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the MakerSpace.) Geared to teens and adults. Space is limited and registration is required.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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16nov6:00 p.m.Author Visit: Dori Hillestad Butler
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Join us November 16 at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library for a very special visit from 2-time Geisel honoree and Edgar Award-winning children’s author Dori Hillestad Butler. She will
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Join us November 16 at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library for a very special visit from 2-time Geisel honoree and Edgar Award-winning children’s author Dori Hillestad Butler. She will tell us all about her writing process and stories, before signing books after the event. Bring your own book, or purchase one from the small selection we will have available while supplies last. No tickets or registration needed. For more about Butler, visit kidswriter.com.
Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, & Johnson Memorial Library.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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17nov11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (DPL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.