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december
04dec5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Embroidered Gift Tags
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Register using the form below, or by calling 419-899-4343! Registration is open to adults only. Want to jazz up your gifts this year? No problem! Join us Dec. 4 at
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Register using the form below, or by calling 419-899-4343! Registration is open to adults only.
Want to jazz up your gifts this year? No problem! Join us Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library and embroider gift tags by hand. No sewing experience needed!
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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05dec5:30 p.m.Pom Pom Christmas Cards
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Registration is required! Register using the form below. Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 5 at 5:30 p.m. to create your own pom-pom Christmas cards to wow your family and
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Registration is required! Register using the form below.
Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 5 at 5:30 p.m. to create your own pom-pom Christmas cards to wow your family and friends! Open to preschool-aged children and up.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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06dec11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.Partial Closure
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Defiance Public Library System’s 3 library locations will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, from 11:30AM-2:30PM for a Staff Recognition Luncheon.
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Defiance Public Library System’s 3 library locations will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, from 11:30AM-2:30PM for a Staff Recognition Luncheon.
Time
(Wednesday) 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
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Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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09dec10:00 a.m.Cookies with Mrs. Claus
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. for a morning of stories, games, & cookies with Mrs. Claus herself! It’s her busiest season, but she’s
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. for a morning of stories, games, & cookies with Mrs. Claus herself! It’s her busiest season, but she’s choosing to spend her ONE free Saturday morning with us in Sherwood! Free & open to all. No registration needed.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
11dec5:00 p.m.Felt Christmas Coffee Cup Cozies
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Register using the form below!Get into the holiday spirit by creating a felt Rudolph coffee cup holder at Sherwood Branch on December 11 at 5 p.m. Space is limited and
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Register using the form below!
Get into the holiday spirit by creating a felt Rudolph coffee cup holder at Sherwood Branch on December 11 at 5 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. Geared to adults. Please bring a clean and empty coffee cup to design around!
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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12dec10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.A Retirement You Can't Outlive
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 12 at 10:30 AM to learn more about building a retirement you can’t outlive from Postema Insurance & Investments. Then, Postema will be back
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 12 at 10:30 AM to learn more about building a retirement you can’t outlive from Postema Insurance & Investments. Then, Postema will be back at 4PM to discuss Estate Planning. Both presentations are free and open to everyone. No registration needed!
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
12dec4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.Estate Planning
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 12 at 4PM to learn more about estate planning from Postema Insurance & Investments. Free & open to all!
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 12 at 4PM to learn more about estate planning from Postema Insurance & Investments. Free & open to all!
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
12dec5:30 p.m.Festive Gingerbread HousesWaitlist is Open
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.Join us on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.
Join us on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library to decorate gingerbread houses using gumdrops, candycanes, and other goodies! Geared to toddlers & up, but all are welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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12dec7:00 p.m.Friends of Sherwood Branch Meeting
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The Friends of Sherwood Branch Library meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St.,
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The Friends of Sherwood Branch Library meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood. All are welcome to attend!
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
13dec3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2023 (books are available for checkout at the library):
October 11: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
November 8: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
December 13: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
14dec5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Personnel Committee
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month. November’s meeting has
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month.
November’s meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. Meetings of the board and its committees are open to the public.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
16dec10:00 a.m.Book Bingo Bash
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You are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10:00 AM on the third Saturday of the month (Aug 19th, Sept 16th, Oct 21st, Nov 18th, and Dec 16th) for Book
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You are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10:00 AM on the third Saturday of the month (Aug 19th, Sept 16th, Oct 21st, Nov 18th, and Dec 16th) for Book Bingo. Winner gets a prize! No registration required. Anyone preschool-age and older can particpate!
Sponsored by the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
19dec5:00 p.m.Lego Fun: The Challenge
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Come build with us! You are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Aug 15th, Sept 19th, Oct 24th, Nov 21st, and Dec 19th for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge
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Come build with us! You are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Aug 15th, Sept 19th, Oct 24th, Nov 21st, and Dec 19th for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego Club begins at 5:00 PM in the community room. No registration needed! All ages welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
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Defiance Public Library System’s 3 locations (Defiance, Hicksville, Sherwood) will be closed on December 27. Happy holidays!
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Defiance Public Library System’s 3 locations (Defiance, Hicksville, Sherwood) will be closed on December 27. Happy holidays!
Time
All Day (Wednesday)
january
janWinter Reading Challenge 2024: Where We Come From
Event Details
Cozy up with a good book (or audiobook!) during the month of January for a chance to win a gift card to a local coffee shop during Defiance Public Library
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Cozy up with a good book (or audiobook!) during the month of January for a chance to win a gift card to a local coffee shop during Defiance Public Library System’s 2024 ‘Where We Come From’ Winter Reading Challenge. There will be weekly drawings for a $5 gift card, and a grand prize drawing for a $40 gift card. Complete your BINGO card and read/log 4 hours/240 minutes for a chance to win! All ages are welcome to participate. Register at defiancelibrary.beanstack.org. Challenge takes place Jan. 1-31.
Prizes are sponsored by the Friends of DPL and an anonymous donor!
Time
Month Long Event (january)
Location
Online
Organizer
10jan3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2023 (books are available for checkout at the library):
October 11: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
November 8: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
December 13: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
11jan5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Personnel Committee
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month. November’s meeting has
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month.
November’s meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. Meetings of the board and its committees are open to the public.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
february
01febAll Day29Teen Winter Craze
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Register at defiancelibrary.beanstack.org. Win great prizes just for reading during Defiance Public Library System’s 2024 Teen Winter Craze reading challenge, taking place Feb. 1-29. Log your reading and/or book
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Register at defiancelibrary.beanstack.org.
Win great prizes just for reading during Defiance Public Library System’s 2024 Teen Winter Craze reading challenge, taking place Feb. 1-29. Log your reading and/or book reviews on Beanstack (defiancelibrary.beanstack.org, or use the Beanstack Tracker app) for a chance to win weekly prizes, or the grand prize mystery box! Challenge is open to grades 6-12. Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public Library!
Time
february 1 (Thursday) - 29 (Thursday)
Location
Online
Organizer
08feb5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Personnel Committee
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month. November’s meeting has
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month.
November’s meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. Meetings of the board and its committees are open to the public.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
14feb3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2023 (books are available for checkout at the library):
October 11: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
November 8: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
December 13: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
march
13mar3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2023 (books are available for checkout at the library):
October 11: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
November 8: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
December 13: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
14mar5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Personnel Committee
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month. November’s meeting has
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month.
November’s meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. Meetings of the board and its committees are open to the public.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
april
10apr3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2023 (books are available for checkout at the library):
October 11: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
November 8: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
December 13: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
11apr5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Personnel Committee
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month. November’s meeting has
Event Details
The Personnel Committee of the Defiance Public Library System Board of Trustees meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m., with the location announced month-by-month.
November’s meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. Meetings of the board and its committees are open to the public.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street