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04mar10:00 a.m.Watering Can WreathsWaitlist is Open
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below. Let your inspiration bloom! Visit Sherwood Branch Library on March 4 at 10:00 a.m. to create a spring wreath from a
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Let your inspiration bloom! Visit Sherwood Branch Library on March 4 at 10:00 a.m. to create a spring wreath from a watering can. Supplies are provided & space is limited. Registration is required. Geared to adults.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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Digging into a genealogical mystery? The Defiance County Genealogical Society will offer 1-on-1 help sessions to up to 5 individuals on March 4 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Defiance Public
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Digging into a genealogical mystery? The Defiance County Genealogical Society will offer 1-on-1 help sessions to up to 5 individuals on March 4 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Defiance Public Library. Please bring your research materials, and a laptop, if possible. Registration is required. Register using the form below, or by calling 419-782-1456.
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(Saturday) 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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06mar5:00 p.m.Quilted Hot Pads
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below. Celebrate quilting month by quilting a hot pad on March 6 at 5PM at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville). Use one of
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Celebrate quilting month by quilting a hot pad on March 6 at 5PM at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville). Use one of our sewing machines
or feel free to bring your own sewing machine. All ages are welcome, but basic sewing skills are needed.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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07mar10:00 a.m.Early Intervention: The Best Possible Start
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On March 7 at 10 a.m. & March 20 at 5 p.m., Dennis Myers, Director of Early Intervention at the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities, will visit the Nellie
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On March 7 at 10 a.m. & March 20 at 5 p.m., Dennis Myers, Director of Early Intervention at the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities, will visit the Nellie Gary Reading Room at Defiance Public Library to discuss the Board’s Early Intervention Program.
Early Intervention (EI) is a voluntary program for children, birth through age two. EI uses a family approach to address child developmental issues. EI services are individualized and always in the child’s natural environment. Early Intervention is a free service to families and does not have income guideline requirements.The presentation is free and open to all; no registration is needed.
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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07mar4:00 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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07mar5:00 p.m.Quilted Hot Pads
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Celebrate quilting month by quilting a hot pad on March 7 at 5PM at Sherwood Branch Library. Use one of our sewing machines or feel free to bring your own
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Celebrate quilting month by quilting a hot pad on March 7 at 5PM at Sherwood Branch Library. Use one of our sewing machines or feel free to bring your own sewing machine. All ages are welcome, but basic sewing skills needed. Registration is required. Register at defiancelibrary.org/quilt2 or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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09mar10:00 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.
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09mar6:00 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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13mar6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.Attending to the End
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Those attending in person do not need to register. Registration is required only for those attending virtually/via Zoom. Virtual attendees, register using the form below.End-of-life doula Jacki Mann
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Those attending in person do not need to register. Registration is required only for those attending virtually/via Zoom. Virtual attendees, register using the form below.
End-of-life doula Jacki Mann will present a virtual, 3-part series on end-of-life care. Attend from home via Zoom, or join us and watch at Defiance Public or Sherwood Branch Library. Jacki is a hospice nurse & author of Attending to the End: A Good Death Guidebook. Sessions are Jan. 23, Feb. 13, & March 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Program supported by the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library.
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(Monday) 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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14mar4:00 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.
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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
april 11, 2023 4:00 p.m.may 9, 2023 4:00 p.m.june 13, 2023 4:00 p.m.july 11, 2023 4:00 p.m.august 8, 2023 4:00 p.m.september 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.october 10, 2023 4:00 p.m.november 14, 2023 4:00 p.m.december 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.
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16mar5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.DIY Toddler Quiet Book Page
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Registration is required! Register for the March 16 event using the form on this page. *Note: Register for one spot only.Click here to register for the
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Registration is required! Register for the March 16 event using the form on this page. *Note: Register for one spot only.
Click here to register for the Feb. 16 event
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(Join us at one session, or all of them!)
Join us in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on 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 (date to be determined)
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.
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17mar3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
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Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into
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Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
**The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, will offer a series of educational programs at Defiance Public Library on topics related to navigating Alzheimer’s disease. Programs will take place on the third Friday of each month from March-September, from 3:00-4:00 PM (September’s program will end at 4:30)**
Use the form on this page to register for the March 17 session.
Register for April 21: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Register for May 19: Dementia Conversations
Register for June 16: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Register for July 21: Effective Communication Strategies
Register for August 18: Understanding & Responding to Dementia-related Behavior
Register for September 15: Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
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Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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20mar5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Charlie Cart: Let's Make Shakshuka
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Registration required. Please register using the form below, or by calling 419-542-6200.Shakshuka means “a mixture” and you’ll see why this Middle Eastern dish is called that when you join us!
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Registration required. Please register using the form below, or by calling 419-542-6200.
Shakshuka means “a mixture” and you’ll see why this Middle Eastern dish is called that when you join us! We’ll be using our Charlie Cart to demonstrate how Shakshuka is made and you’ll get to sample this aromatic breakfast! March 20 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Johnson Memorial Library. Geared to teens & adults.
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(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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20mar5:00 p.m.Early Intervention: The Best Possible Start
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On March 7 at 10 a.m. & March 20 at 5 p.m., Dennis Myers, Director of Early Intervention at the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities, will visit the Nellie
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On March 7 at 10 a.m. & March 20 at 5 p.m., Dennis Myers, Director of Early Intervention at the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities, will visit the Nellie Gary Reading Room at Defiance Public Library to discuss the Board’s Early Intervention Program.
Early Intervention (EI) is a voluntary program for children, birth through age two. EI uses a family approach to address child developmental issues. EI services are individualized and always in the child’s natural environment. Early Intervention is a free service to families and does not have income guideline requirements.The presentation is free and open to all; no registration is needed.
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Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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21mar10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Early Childhood Safety & Wellness Event
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A Health Promotion Specialist & a Public Health Nurse from Defiance County Public Health will be available at Defiance Public Library (in the Children’s Room) on March 21 & April
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A Health Promotion Specialist & a Public Health Nurse from Defiance County Public Health will be available at Defiance Public Library (in the Children’s Room) on March 21 & April 4 from 10 a.m.-noon to answer questions parents may have about their child’s health & development. They will also speak briefly (prior to our regular ‘Read,Rhyme, & Romp’ event) about Women, Infants & Children (WIC), child passenger safety & safe sleep. Geared to parents of children ages 0-5. No registration needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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21mar10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
april 18, 2023 10:30 a.m.may 16, 2023 10:30 a.m.june 20, 2023 10:30 a.m.july 18, 2023 10:30 a.m.august 15, 2023 10:30 a.m.september 19, 2023 10:30 a.m.october 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 21, 2023 10:30 a.m.
21marAll DayTake & Make: Hobbit Card
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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
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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.
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21mar1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30-2:30 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30-2:30 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.
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(Tuesday) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
21mar5:00 p.m.Quilted Hot Pads
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below.Celebrate quilting month by quilting a hot pad on March 21 at 5PM at Defiance Public Library. Use one of our sewing
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below.
Celebrate quilting month by quilting a hot pad on March 21 at 5PM at Defiance Public Library. Use one of our sewing machines or feel free to bring your own sewing machine. All ages are welcome, but basic sewing skills needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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25mar10:00 a.m.'Welcome Peeps' Porch SignWaitlist is Open
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Welcome your peeps! Visit Sherwood Branch Library on March 25 at 10 a.m. to make a “Welcome Peeps” leaning sign. Supplies are provided. Geared to adults. Register using the form
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Welcome your peeps! Visit Sherwood Branch Library on March 25 at 10 a.m. to make a “Welcome Peeps” leaning sign. Supplies are provided. Geared to adults. Register using the form below (registration is required).
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(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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28mar2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.Cybersecurity: Staying Safe in the Digital Age
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Worried about phishing? Curious about VPNs? This class, led by Rachael Beardsley, looks at personal cybersecurity and the steps we can take to keep ourselves safe from identity theft, scams,
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Worried about phishing? Curious about VPNs? This class, led by Rachael Beardsley, looks at personal cybersecurity and the steps we can take to keep ourselves safe from identity theft, scams, data breaches, and other digital bad actors. Participants will get a crash course in social engineering, digital hygiene, and the Internet of Things, with an eye toward keeping their data and finances secure. March 28, 2-3 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (Nellie Gary Reading Room). No registration required.
This program is offered in partnership with NOCAC’s Financial Opportunity Center.
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(Tuesday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
28mar6:00 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
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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.
april
01apr10:00 a.m.Easter Egg Paint Reveal CanvasWaitlist is Open
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Space is limited & registration is required. Please register using the form below. Visit Sherwood Branch Library on April 1 at 10 a.m. and create an Easter canvas. The paint
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Space is limited & registration is required. Please register using the form below.
Visit Sherwood Branch Library on April 1 at 10 a.m. and create an Easter canvas. The paint will reveal an egg-cellent surprise! Geared to adults.
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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03apr5:00 p.m.Spring Latch HookWaitlist is Open
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Learn how to latch hook on April 3 beginning at 5:00 PM at Sherwood Branch Library by making a small spring flower. Supplies are provided and all ages are welcome.
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Learn how to latch hook on April 3 beginning at 5:00 PM at Sherwood Branch Library by making a small spring flower. Supplies are provided and all ages are welcome.
Register using the form below or by contacting Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108 or cbolley@defiancelibrary.org.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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03apr5:00 p.m.Digital Drawing with Drew
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Teens, tweens, and adults are invited to Johnson Memorial Library April 3 at 5 p.m. to learn more digital drawing techniques from budding webtoon creator Drew (
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Teens, tweens, and adults are invited to Johnson Memorial Library April 3 at 5 p.m. to learn more digital drawing techniques from budding webtoon creator Drew (@orc_ink_art on Instagram). No registration required. Bring your own tablet or a work in progress, if you wish!
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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04apr10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Early Childhood Safety & Wellness Event
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A Health Promotion Specialist & a Public Health Nurse from Defiance County Public Health will be available at Defiance Public Library (in the Children’s Room) on March 21 & April
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A Health Promotion Specialist & a Public Health Nurse from Defiance County Public Health will be available at Defiance Public Library (in the Children’s Room) on March 21 & April 4 from 10 a.m.-noon to answer questions parents may have about their child’s health & development. They will also speak briefly (prior to our regular ‘Read,Rhyme, & Romp’ event) about Women, Infants & Children (WIC), child passenger safety & safe sleep. Geared to parents of children ages 0-5. No registration needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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04apr4:00 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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11apr4:00 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.
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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
may 9, 2023 4:00 p.m.june 13, 2023 4:00 p.m.july 11, 2023 4:00 p.m.august 8, 2023 4:00 p.m.september 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.october 10, 2023 4:00 p.m.november 14, 2023 4:00 p.m.december 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.
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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
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Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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13apr6:00 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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15apr2:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.Titanic Escape RoomWaitlist is Open
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Can you make it to the lifeboat before the Titanic sinks? Adults 18+ are invited to Defiance Public Library on April 15 from 2:30-4 p.m. to participate in a Titanic-themed
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Can you make it to the lifeboat before the Titanic sinks? Adults 18+ are invited to Defiance Public Library on April 15 from 2:30-4 p.m. to participate in a Titanic-themed escape room. Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 419-782-1456.
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(Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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17apr5:00 p.m.Spring Latch Hook
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Learn how to latch hook on April 17 beginning at 5:00 PM at Johnson Memorial Library by making a small spring flower. Supplies are provided and all ages are welcome.
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Learn how to latch hook on April 17 beginning at 5:00 PM at Johnson Memorial Library by making a small spring flower. Supplies are provided and all ages are welcome.
Register using the form below or by contacting Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108 or cbolley@defiancelibrary.org.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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18apr10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
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(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
may 16, 2023 10:30 a.m.june 20, 2023 10:30 a.m.july 18, 2023 10:30 a.m.august 15, 2023 10:30 a.m.september 19, 2023 10:30 a.m.october 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 21, 2023 10:30 a.m.
18apr1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30-2:30 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30-2:30 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.
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Time
(Tuesday) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
18apr5:00 p.m.Spring Latch Hook
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Learn how to latch hook on April 18 beginning at 5:00 PM at Defiance Public Library by making a small spring flower. Supplies are provided and all ages are welcome.
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Learn how to latch hook on April 18 beginning at 5:00 PM at Defiance Public Library by making a small spring flower. Supplies are provided and all ages are welcome.
Register using the form below or by contacting Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108 or cbolley@defiancelibrary.org.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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20apr5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.DIY Toddler Quiet Book Page
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Registration is required! Register for the April 20 event using the form on this page. *Note: Register for one spot only. Click here to register for the
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Registration is required! Register for the April 20 event using the form on this page. *Note: Register for one spot only.
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(Join us at one session, or all of them!)
Join us in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on January 26, Feb. 16, March 16, and/or April 20 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.
In April, create a page to help your child learn seasons & how to do a puzzle.
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(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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21apr3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
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Learn the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s common warning signs, the importance of early detection, the benefits of diagnosis, and next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process. Presented
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Learn the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s common warning signs, the importance of early detection, the benefits of diagnosis, and next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process. Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. April 21 from 3:00-4:00 PM.
**The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, will offer a series of educational programs at Defiance Public Library on topics related to navigating Alzheimer’s disease. Programs will take place on the third Friday of each month from March-September, from 3:00-4:00 PM (September’s program will end at 4:30)**
Use the form on this page to register for the April 21 session
Register for March 17: Healthy Living for your Brain & Body
Register for May 19: Dementia Conversations
Register for June 16: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Register for July 21: Effective Communication Strategies
Register for August 18: Understanding & Responding to Dementia-related Behavior
Register for September 15: Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
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(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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24aprAll DayTake & Make: Little Libraries
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Celebrate National Library Week by creating your own pocket-sized library! Take & make craft kits will be available at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf near the director’s office) beginning
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Celebrate National Library Week by creating your own pocket-sized library! Take & make craft kits will be available at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf near the director’s office) beginning April 24. Available while supplies last.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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25apr2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.Budgeting: 50 Money Tips
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Amy McMaster teaches how to afford the things that are important to you! This budgeting class, presented by NOCAC’s Financial Opportunity Center, will help you focus on your future and
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Amy McMaster teaches how to afford the things that are important to you! This budgeting class, presented by NOCAC’s Financial Opportunity Center, will help you focus on your future and take the pain out of budgeting. The class gives more than 50 tips to make your money stretch and includes tools to help you along the way. Learn how to create a spending plan that will keep you out of debt, or help you work your way out. April 25, 2-3 p.m. in the Nellie Gary Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
25apr6:00 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
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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.
may
01mayAll DayTake & Make: Paper Bead Kits
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Beginning May 1, pick up a paper bead kit at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf near the director’s office) and make a paper-bead bracelet for Mother’s Day! Geared to
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Beginning May 1, pick up a paper bead kit at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf near the director’s office) and make a paper-bead bracelet for Mother’s Day! Geared to adults. Available while supplies last.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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02may4:00 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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04may2:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Broadband Ohio Community Input Forum
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Staff from Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development will visit Defiance Public Library’s Nellie Gary Reading Room on May 4 from 2-6:30 p.m. to meet with community stakeholders
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Staff from Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development will visit Defiance Public Library’s Nellie Gary Reading Room on May 4 from 2-6:30 p.m. to meet with community stakeholders regarding internet access in Defiance County (Broadband Ohio). This community-input forum is open to all.
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
08may1:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Laser Etching
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*Time slots are available between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Register for a time slot by contacting Cara B. at cbolley@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.On May 8, visit Sherwood Branch
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*Time slots are available between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Register for a time slot by contacting Cara B. at cbolley@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
On May 8, visit Sherwood Branch Library to learn how to use the laser etcher to personalize and decorate wooden objects. Supplies provided, or bring your own pieces no bigger than 10×10 cm. (The laser etcher cannot etch on vinyl, clear, or reflective surfaces.) Please note, DPLS is not responsible for any personal items that are etched and don’t turn out correctly. Geared to adults & teens.
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(Monday) 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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09may4:00 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.
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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
june 13, 2023 4:00 p.m.july 11, 2023 4:00 p.m.august 8, 2023 4:00 p.m.september 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.october 10, 2023 4:00 p.m.november 14, 2023 4:00 p.m.december 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.
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11may10:00 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.
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11may12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Craft Supply Spring Cleanout
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Visit the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library on May 11 between noon and 7 p.m. for the Craft Supply Spring Cleanout! Bring in clean & usable craft supplies that you
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Visit the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library on May 11 between noon and 7 p.m. for the Craft Supply Spring Cleanout! Bring in clean & usable craft supplies that you don’t need anymore, & hunt for treasures in others’ old craft collections. Open to all! (Any supplies left at the end of the day will be treated as donations to the MakerSpace unless other arrangements are made.)
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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11may6:00 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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15may1:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Laser Etching
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*Time slots are available between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Register for a time slot by contacting Cara B. at cbolley@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.On May 15, visit Johnson Memorial
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*Time slots are available between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Register for a time slot by contacting Cara B. at cbolley@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
On May 15, visit Johnson Memorial Library to learn how to use the laser etcher to personalize and decorate wooden objects. Supplies provided, or bring your own pieces no bigger than 10×10 cm. (The laser etcher cannot etch on vinyl, clear, or reflective surfaces.) Please note, DPLS is not responsible for any personal items that are etched and don’t turn out correctly. Geared to adults & teens.
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Time
(Monday) 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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16may10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
june 20, 2023 10:30 a.m.july 18, 2023 10:30 a.m.august 15, 2023 10:30 a.m.september 19, 2023 10:30 a.m.october 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 21, 2023 10:30 a.m.
16may1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30-2:30 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30-2:30 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.
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Time
(Tuesday) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
18may5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Couples Paint Night
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below. May is “Date your Mate” month, and DPL is encouraging couples to come celebrate together by creating a work of art
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below.
May is “Date your Mate” month, and DPL is encouraging couples to come celebrate together by creating a work of art with Anita Rieman from ‘The Artist Within’ on May 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library. Supplies are provided. Space is limited and registration is required.
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(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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19may3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Dementia Conversation
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This program offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations to address some of the most common issues, such as going to the doctor, deciding when to stop
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This program offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations to address some of the most common issues, such as going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. May 19, 3:00-4:00 PM at Defiance Public Library.
**The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, will offer a series of educational programs at Defiance Public Library on topics related to navigating Alzheimer’s disease. Programs will take place on the third Friday of each month from March-September, from 3:00-4:00 PM (September’s program will end at 4:30)**
Use the form on this page to register for the May 19 session
Register for March 17: Healthy Living for your Brain & Body
Register for April 21: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Register for June 16: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Register for July 21: Effective Communication Strategies
Register for August 18: Understanding & Responding to Dementia-related Behavior
Register for September 15: Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
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(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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23may2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.Digital Skills for the Workplace
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Joel Johnson will teach how personal & workplace use of technology can differ. Johnson will discuss a number of relevant applications & digital skills, such as Microsoft Excel, Gmail, Zoom,
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Joel Johnson will teach how personal & workplace use of technology can differ. Johnson will discuss a number of relevant applications & digital skills, such as Microsoft Excel, Gmail, Zoom, and more, to show how they can be applied in new and possibly surprising ways for the workplace. May 23, 2-3 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (Nellie Gary Reading Room). No registration required.
Presented in partnership with NOCAC’s Financial Opportunity Center.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
23may6:00 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
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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.
27may11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Max Miller: Soldier & Artist
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Max Miller was a soldier and artist during World War II. He made several cartoons which were passed around in barracks and across the Front Lines to offer cheer and
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Max Miller was a soldier and artist during World War II. He made several cartoons which were passed around in barracks and across the Front Lines to offer cheer and support to American military men and women. Once home, Max married his French sweatheart and went on to become an Ad Man, creating the Sunbeam Bread girl!
Max’s son, Christian, will present a slide show of his dad’s life and art on May 27 from 11 a.m.-noon at Johnson Memorial Library. Geared to adults. No registration required.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
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02junAll DayTake & Make: Hollow Books
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Have something to hide? Pick up a craft kit at Defiance Public Library beginning June 2 and carve out the center of a book to keep your treasures secret! Geared
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Have something to hide? Pick up a craft kit at Defiance Public Library beginning June 2 and carve out the center of a book to keep your treasures secret! Geared to adults, or requires adult supervision, as kit contains a sharp implement. Available while supplies last.
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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05jun5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Short Story Writing Workshop
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Space is limited and regsitration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 419-782-1456.Have you ever wondered how to write a short story? Visit Defiance Public Library on
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Space is limited and regsitration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 419-782-1456.
Have you ever wondered how to write a short story? Visit Defiance Public Library on June 5 from 5-6 p.m. as Dr. Mary Catherine Harper, Professor Emerita of English & Humanities, Defiance College, guides us through the creative process of short fiction. This workshop is geared to adults, and space is limited.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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06jun4:00 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
Event Details
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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08jun10:00 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
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Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08jun6:00 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
13jun4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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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
july 11, 2023 4:00 p.m.august 8, 2023 4:00 p.m.september 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.october 10, 2023 4:00 p.m.november 14, 2023 4:00 p.m.december 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.
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16jun3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
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This program explains the difference between Alzheimer’s & dementia, stages & risk factors, and current research and treatments available to address some symptoms. Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of
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This program explains the difference between Alzheimer’s & dementia, stages & risk factors, and current research and treatments available to address some symptoms. Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. June 16, 3:00-4:00 PM at Defiance Public Library.
**The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, will offer a series of educational programs at Defiance Public Library on topics related to navigating Alzheimer’s disease. Programs will take place on the third Friday of each month from March-September, from 3:00-4:00 PM (September’s program will end at 4:30)**
Use the form on this page to register for the June 16 session
Register for March 17: Healthy Living for your Brain & Body
Register for April 21: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Register for May 19: Dementia Conversations
Register for July 21: Effective Communication Strategies
Register for August 18: Understanding & Responding to Dementia-related Behavior
Register for September 15: Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
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Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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20jun10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 18, 2023 10:30 a.m.august 15, 2023 10:30 a.m.september 19, 2023 10:30 a.m.october 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 21, 2023 10:30 a.m.
20jun1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30-2:30 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 third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30-2:30 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.
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Time
(Tuesday) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
27jun2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.Emotional Bank
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Visit the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on June 27 from 2-3 p.m. for ‘Emotional Bank’ with Kaylea Scott. Participants will take a look at emotional capacity in themselves
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Visit the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on June 27 from 2-3 p.m. for ‘Emotional Bank’ with Kaylea Scott. Participants will take a look at emotional capacity in themselves and others. When we realize our own emotional capacity and what we are able to offer, we start to understand others’ emotional banks, withdrawals, and deposits are all measured differently. No registration is required.
Offered in partnership with NOCAC’s Financial Opportunity Center.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
27jun6:00 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
March- Alice Isn’t Dead by Joseph Fink
April- Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman
May- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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.
july
04jul4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess ClubDPLS is closed for Independence Day.
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
11jul4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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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
august 8, 2023 4:00 p.m.september 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.october 10, 2023 4:00 p.m.november 14, 2023 4:00 p.m.december 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.
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13jul10:00 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
13jul6:00 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
18jul10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
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