Programs: Adult (18+)

Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning May 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/paste-jml) or by calling 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.

Stemming from the French word “decouper,” meaning to cut, this historic craft reached the height of its popularity in 17th & 18th century France. Experiment and learn the craft of decoupage in this free class July 29 at 5PM at Johnson Memorial Library, where supplies will be provided. Registration required. All ages welcome.

Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-dpl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.

The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back to 10,000 years ago. Learn about this ancient craft that is the predecessor of knitting and crochet as you attempt a small piece of your own on July 30 at 5PM at Defiance Public Library. Supplies are provided, and all ages are welcome.

DATE CHANGE: This program will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 11AM at Defiance Public Library.

The Southeastern Ohio Bigfoot Society has investigated many areas of the state for the existence of Bigfoot. They will share evidence and stories of their investigations on Saturday, August 3, beginning at 11:00AM at Defiance Public Library (in the Nellie Gary Reading Room). This presentation is free & open to all ages. No registration is needed.

Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-jml) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.

The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back to 10,000 years ago. Learn about this ancient craft that is the predecessor of knitting and crochet as you attempt a small piece of your own on August 5 at 5PM at Johnson Memorial Library. Supplies are provided, and all ages are welcome.

Bring a little summer into your living room with a one-of-a-kind sunflower basket! Take and make kits for adults 18+ will be available at Defiance Public Library (on the bookshelf near the director’s office), beginning Aug. 6 and continuing while supplies last.

Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-sbl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.

The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back to 10,000 years ago. Learn about this ancient craft that is the predecessor of knitting and crochet as you attempt a small piece of your own on August 6 at 5PM at Sherwood Branch Library. Supplies are provided, and all ages are welcome.

Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) 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 [email protected]. New members welcome. Adult 18+

Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.

–What we’re reading in 2024–
January 11 – The Last Flight by Julie Clark
February 8 – The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and the Last-Chance Journey across America by Elizabeth Letts
March 14 – The Last Green Valley by Mark T. Sullivan
April 11 – The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
May 9 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
June 13 – The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
July 18 – The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
August 8 – The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
September 12 – No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
October 10 – The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
November 14 – Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
December 12 – Homecoming by Kate Morton

Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-virtual) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Deadline to register is 5PM on August 5.

The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back to 10,000 years ago. Learn about this ancient craft that is the predecessor of knitting and crochet as you attempt a small piece of your own during this virtual/online class on August 10 at 2PM. Supplies are provided (indicate at registration where you’d like to pick them up), and all ages are welcome.

Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 15 on this page or by calling 419-542-6200. Deadline to register is Aug. 9.

On Aug. 12 at 1PM at Johnson Memorial Library, we will learn how to make tanghulu (Chinese candied fruit) with the Charlie cart, make origami paper cranes, and learn how to use chopsticks and test your skills! Open to tweens, teens, and adults.

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 2024 (books are available for checkout at the library):

January 10: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa Lee
February 14: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
March 13: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
April 10: At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino
May 8: The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
June 12: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
July 10: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
August 14: The Maid by Nita Prose
September 11: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
October: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
November: Sharing a Book
December: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones**

Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related service projects? Join the Defiance History Buffs on the third Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library. Adults 18+. No registration needed.

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:

April – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

May – Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo

June – Transitions by Elodie Durand

Kyle Verhoff of the Defiance County OSU Extension Office will visit Defiance Public Library’s Nellie Gary Reading Room on Aug. 29 at 6:00PM to discuss fall lawn fundamentals, including a basic overview of home lawn care and the specific steps needed in the fall season and in preparation for winter. This program is free and open to all adults. No registration is needed.

Create an apple treat box with a take-and-make kit for adults, available at Defiance Public Library (on the bookshelf near the director’s office) beginning Sept. 10 and continuing while supplies last!

Registration is required. To register, use the form below, or call 419-782-1456. Please register separately for each session you plan to attend.

This is the first program in the “Empowered Caregiver” 5-part series taking place on the second Tuesday of each month at 3PM at Defiance Public Library.

Marybeth Torsell of the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will visit Defiance Public Library Sept. 10 at 3PM to present “Building Foundations of Caregiving.” Explore the role of a caregiver and the changes they may experience. This program will explain the importance of building a support team and managing caregiver stress. Open to all adults.

Additional programs in this series (click the links to register):
Oct. 8 – Supporting Independence
Nov. 12 – Communicating Effectively
Dec. 10 – Responding to Dementia-related Behaviors
Jan. 14 – Exploring Care and Support Services

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 2024 (books are available for checkout at the library):

January 10: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa Lee
February 14: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
March 13: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
April 10: At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino
May 8: The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
June 12: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
July 10: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
August 14: The Maid by Nita Prose
September 11: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
October: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
November: Sharing a Book
December: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) 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 [email protected]. New members welcome. Adult 18+

Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.

–What we’re reading in 2024–
January 11 – The Last Flight by Julie Clark
February 8 – The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and the Last-Chance Journey across America by Elizabeth Letts
March 14 – The Last Green Valley by Mark T. Sullivan
April 11 – The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
May 9 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
June 13 – The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
July 18 – The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
August 8 – The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
September 12 – No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
October 10 – The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
November 14 – Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
December 12 – Homecoming by Kate Morton