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september
05sep4:00 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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Registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling the library at 419-899-4343. Create a unique fall mason jar luminary for your table or mantle display on Sept. 7
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Registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.
Create a unique fall mason jar luminary for your table or mantle display on Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library. This craft is geared to adults.

Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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Hide-a-Book Day returns to downtown Defiance on Sept. 8! Ten books (geared to adults) will be hidden in downtown Defiance. Beginning at 10 a.m., check our social media (@dplslibraries on
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Hide-a-Book Day returns to downtown Defiance on Sept. 8! Ten books (geared to adults) will be hidden in downtown Defiance. Beginning at 10 a.m., check our social media (@dplslibraries on Facebook & Instagram) for clues to their whereabouts! Hide-a-Book Day is sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public Library.
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Downtown Defiance
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11sep5:00 p.m.Cottagecore Cross Stitch
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below, or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Back by popular demand! We’re offering another Cottagecore Cross Stitch
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below, or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Back by popular demand! We’re offering another Cottagecore Cross Stitch session at Johnson Memorial Library on Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. Learn to cross stitch by creating a cottagecore pattern. Cottagecore is a design aesthetic that romanticizes rural and slow living in a quaint, cottage style. Natural motifs, like flowers & mushrooms, are popular. This program is free and open to all.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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12sep11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (SBL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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12sep2:00 p.m.Medicare 101 (SBL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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12sep4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
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NOTE: The April 11 meeting of the Fiber Arts Club will end at 6:30 PM, rather than 7 PM. Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second
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NOTE: The April 11 meeting of the Fiber Arts Club will end at 6:30 PM, rather than 7 PM.
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-7 p.m. for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber art project to the library and meet other makers. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to bring their questions and we will try to help you the best we can. The club meets from 4-7 p.m., & you can come and go as you please during that timeframe. For more information, contact Cara at cbolley@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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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12sepAll DayTake & Make: Beehive Pin Cushion
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Celebrate National Honey Month with a free take-and-make kit to create a sweet beehive pin cushion. Kits will be available beginning September 12 at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf
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Celebrate National Honey Month with a free take-and-make kit to create a sweet beehive pin cushion. Kits will be available beginning September 12 at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf near the director’s office), while supplies last. Geared to adults.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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14sep10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or rhopper@defiancelibrary.org. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2023–
January 12 – Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
February 9 – The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
March 9 – Come Fly the World by Julia Cook
April 13 – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
May 11 – All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis
June 8 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
July 13 – Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi
August 10 – My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill
September 14 – Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
October 12 – This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
November 9 – Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
December 14 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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14sep6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or grutherford@defiancelibrary.org.
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
November 10, 2022: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond
December 8, 2022: Silent Night by Robert B. Parker
Thursday, January 12: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Thursday, February 9: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
Thursday, March 9: Shadows Reel by CJ Box
Thursday, April 13: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Thursday, May 11: The Mirror Cracked by Agatha Christie
Thursday, June 8: A Deadly Bone to Pick by Peggy Rothschild
Thursday, July 13: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, August 10: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Thursday, September 14: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper
Thursday, October 12: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
Thursday, November 9: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger
Thursday, December 14: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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15sep11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (DPL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
15sep2:00 p.m.Medicare 101 (DPL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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15sep3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
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Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs, and the benefits of early planning. Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of
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Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs, and the benefits of early planning. Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. September 15, 3:00-4:30 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 September 15 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 June 16: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Register for July 21: Effective Communication Strategies
Register for August 18: Understanding & Responding to Dementia-related Behavior

Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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15sep6:00 p.m.Archeological Enigmas
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Ohio’s Hidden Mine is just one of the archeological enigmas that archeologist Ryan Weller has explored. Hear him present on some of these mysteries on September 15 beginning at 6
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Ohio’s Hidden Mine is just one of the archeological enigmas that archeologist Ryan Weller has explored. Hear him present on some of these mysteries on September 15 beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance College’s Schomburg Auditorium, 204 E. Sessions St., Defiance. Geared to adults. Free and open to all, no registration needed.
Time
(Friday) 6:00 p.m.
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16sep3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.Sherwood Cemetery Walk
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Space is limited & registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 419-899-4343.Join Sherwood Branch Library for a walking tour of Sherwood Cemetery (east side of
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Space is limited & registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 419-899-4343.
Join Sherwood Branch Library for a walking tour of Sherwood Cemetery (east side of U.S. 127 in Delaware Township) on September 16 at 3:00 PM. The past will come alive as community volunteers share the stories of some of the cemetery’s residents. We will meet at the Civil War Monument for this one-hour walking tour. Geared to adults.
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(Saturday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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18sep5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.Bouquet Making
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bouquet Making with Rae of Sunshine is cancelled! We’re sorry we won’t be getting to make bouquets with you all today!
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bouquet Making with Rae of Sunshine is cancelled! We’re sorry we won’t be getting to make bouquets with you all today!
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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19sep10:30 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:

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
october 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 21, 2023 10:30 a.m.
19sep5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Paper Crafting for Adults
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Use the form below to register for the Sept. 19 session! Join us at Defiance Public Library as we get crafty with paper! Paper crafting for adults will take place
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Use the form below to register for the Sept. 19 session!
Join us at Defiance Public Library as we get crafty with paper! Paper crafting for adults will take place on the third Tuesday of the month from August to November (Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 & Nov. 21) from 5-7 p.m. in the Reading Room. Registration is required!
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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20sep10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.Kahlo Cemetery Cleanup
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Kahlo Cemetery, on the east bank of the Auglaize River, is one of the oldest cemeteries in Defiance. Join the Defiance History Buffs at the cemetery on Sept. 20 from
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Kahlo Cemetery, on the east bank of the Auglaize River, is one of the oldest cemeteries in Defiance. Join the Defiance History Buffs at the cemetery on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in cleaning the remaining tombstones & cemetery grounds. We will meet at the cemetery, and cleaning supplies will be provided. All are welcome–no registration needed!
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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21sep5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.Healthy Relationships & Domestic Abuse
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Please use the form below to register. Tara Rex from the Center for Child and Family Advocacy will visit Defiance Public Library on Sept. 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to discuss
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Tara Rex from the Center for Child and Family Advocacy will visit Defiance Public Library on Sept. 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to discuss dating abuse, red flags to look for, and what to do if you find yourself or a loved one in an abusive relationship.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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22sep11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (JML)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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22sep2:00 p.m.Medicare 101 (JML)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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26sep5:00 p.m.Halloween Blocks
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*Registration Closed* Trick or treat, who might you see? Ghosts, pumpkins, and Frankenstein’s monster! Visit Sherwood Branch Library on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. and create an adorable Halloween block decoration.
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*Registration Closed*
Trick or treat, who might you see? Ghosts, pumpkins, and Frankenstein’s monster! Visit Sherwood Branch Library on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. and create an adorable Halloween block decoration. This craft is geared to adults.

Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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26sep6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
January: Sword Stone Table by Swapna Krishna
February: The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta
March- Alice Isn’t Dead by Joseph Fink
April- Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman
May- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 24, 2023 6:00 p.m.november 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.december 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.
28sep5:00 p.m.Basic Sewing with a PatternWaitlist is Open
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Space is limited and registration is required. Please register using the form below, or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Interested in learning basic sewing using a pattern? Visit
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Space is limited and registration is required. Please register using the form below, or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Interested in learning basic sewing using a pattern? Visit the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. and we will teach you!
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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30sep10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Genealogy Help Session
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Register using the form below or by calling 419-782-1456. The Defiance County Genealogical Society is offering one-on-one help sessions to up to 5 people on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.-noon at
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The Defiance County Genealogical Society is offering one-on-one help sessions to up to 5 people on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.-noon at Defiance Public Library. Open to all adults.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below. Ready to add some fall flair to your home? Visit Sherwood Branch Library on September 30 at 10
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Ready to add some fall flair to your home? Visit Sherwood Branch Library on September 30 at 10 a.m. and make an autumn scroll complete with wood leaf cutout. Then, sit back with a pumpkin spice latte and enjoy your creation! Craft is geared to adults.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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30sep1:00 p.m.Virtual/Zoom Cottagecore Cross Stitch
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below, or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Kits will be available to pick up beginning Sept.
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below, or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Kits will be available to pick up beginning Sept. 7 at any DPLS location (Defiance, Sherwood, or Hicksville).
Attend this virtual Zoom class on Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. and learn how to cross-stitch using a cottagecore-themed pattern.
Cottagecore is a design aesthetic that romanticizes rural and slow living. Patterns often involve florals, mushrooms, and other natural motifs. Free & open to all ages!
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 p.m.
Location
Online
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october
01octAll Day31'Frankenstein' Community Read
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Welcome the spooky season by joining DPLS for a Community Read, taking place Oct. 1-31, 2023! Read “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley along with us, and
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Welcome the spooky season by joining DPLS for a Community Read, taking place Oct. 1-31, 2023! Read “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley along with us, and send a picture of yourself with the book to prellstab@defiancelibrary.org before the month is over for a chance to win a crocheted Shelley, Frankenstein, & a copy of the book! Photos will be displayed at DPL.
Winner will be notified via email. Copies of the book will be available at all 3 DPLS locations (Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville). Open to all ages.
Time
october 1 (Sunday) - 31 (Tuesday)
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03oct4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03octAll DayTake & Make: Beaded Pumpkin Light
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Visit Defiance Public Library beginning October 3 and pick up a take-and-make kit to create your own beaded pumpkin light–a perfect addition to your fall decor! Geared to adults. Available
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Visit Defiance Public Library beginning October 3 and pick up a take-and-make kit to create your own beaded pumpkin light–a perfect addition to your fall decor! Geared to adults. Available while supplies last.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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05oct5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Sun Spotting
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Before our guests from the University of Toledo kick off their Solar Phenomena program (Oct. 5, 6 p.m.), we’re meeting outside the library at 5 p.m. to do some sun-spotting!
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Before our guests from the University of Toledo kick off their Solar Phenomena program (Oct. 5, 6 p.m.), we’re meeting outside the library at 5 p.m. to do some sun-spotting! Multiple tools will be available to help you get a glimpse of the sun, including a solar telescope, sunoculars, and a sunspotter. This will take place weather permitting! Open to all; no registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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05oct6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Solar Phenomena
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Registration required. Please register using the form below! Eclipses aren’t the only solar phenomenon. Join us October 5 from 6-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Nellie Gary Reading
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Registration required. Please register using the form below!
Eclipses aren’t the only solar phenomenon. Join us October 5 from 6-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Nellie Gary Reading Room) as guests from the University of Toledo describe other strange things our sun does. Geared to adults.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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07oct10:00 a.m.Halloween Yarn Garland
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Registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling the library at 419-899-4343. Pumpkins, ghosts, and spiders…oh my! Prep for the spooky season by visiting Sherwood Branch Library on
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Registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.
Pumpkins, ghosts, and spiders…oh my! Prep for the spooky season by visiting Sherwood Branch Library on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. to create a Halloween yarn garland. Craft is geared to teens and adults.

Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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09octAll Day23FDHS Supply Drive
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Johnson Memorial Library will hold a supply drive to benefit Fort Defiance Humane Society from October 9-23. Shelter Wishlist Items: Laundry Detergent Bleach KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement) liquid Dry Dog/Puppy Food Dry Cat/Kitten Food Canned Cat
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Johnson Memorial Library will hold a supply drive to benefit Fort Defiance Humane Society from October 9-23.
Shelter Wishlist Items:
- Laundry Detergent
- Bleach
- KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement) liquid
- Dry Dog/Puppy Food
- Dry Cat/Kitten Food
- Canned Cat and Kitten Food (Pate’)
- Garbage Bags
- Paper Towels
- Copier Paper
- Bottled Water (gallons and individual bottles)
- New or gently used towels and blankets
Time
october 9 (Monday) - 23 (Monday)
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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09oct5:00 p.m.Cottagecore Cross Stitch (SBL)
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Registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.Learn how to cross stitch using a cottagecore-themed pattern on October 9 at 5 p.m.
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Registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Learn how to cross stitch using a cottagecore-themed pattern on October 9 at 5 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library. Cottagecore is a design aesthetic that romantices rural and slow living, often featuring florals, mushrooms, and other natural motifs. Free and open to all.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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10oct11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (SBL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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10oct2:00 p.m.Medicare 101 (SBL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
Event Details
Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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10oct3:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Staying Safe
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Register for the October 10 session, “Staying Safe: Steps to Take for the Person Living with Dementia” using the form below. The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio will continue its
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Register for the October 10 session, “Staying Safe: Steps to Take for the Person Living with Dementia” using the form below.
The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio will continue its free education series at Defiance Public Library with another 5 sessions on various topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Please register individually for each session you would like to attend. Each session begins at 3:00 PM at Defiance Public Library.
Register for November 14, “Caring for the Caregiver”
Register for December 12, “Strategies for Surviving the Holidays”
Register for January 9, “Risk Reduction & Early Detection”
Register for February 13, “New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment”
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10oct4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
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NOTE: The April 11 meeting of the Fiber Arts Club will end at 6:30 PM, rather than 7 PM. Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second
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NOTE: The April 11 meeting of the Fiber Arts Club will end at 6:30 PM, rather than 7 PM.
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-7 p.m. for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber art project to the library and meet other makers. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to bring their questions and we will try to help you the best we can. The club meets from 4-7 p.m., & you can come and go as you please during that timeframe. For more information, contact Cara at cbolley@defiancelibrary.org or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 14, 2023 4:00 p.m.december 12, 2023 4:00 p.m.
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11oct2:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 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 second Wednesday of each month at 2 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) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
12oct10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or rhopper@defiancelibrary.org. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2023–
January 12 – Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
February 9 – The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
March 9 – Come Fly the World by Julia Cook
April 13 – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
May 11 – All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis
June 8 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
July 13 – Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi
August 10 – My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill
September 14 – Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
October 12 – This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
November 9 – Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
December 14 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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12oct6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or grutherford@defiancelibrary.org.
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
November 10, 2022: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond
December 8, 2022: Silent Night by Robert B. Parker
Thursday, January 12: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Thursday, February 9: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
Thursday, March 9: Shadows Reel by CJ Box
Thursday, April 13: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Thursday, May 11: The Mirror Cracked by Agatha Christie
Thursday, June 8: A Deadly Bone to Pick by Peggy Rothschild
Thursday, July 13: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, August 10: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Thursday, September 14: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper
Thursday, October 12: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
Thursday, November 9: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger
Thursday, December 14: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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13oct11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (JML)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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13oct2:00 p.m.Medicare 101 (JML)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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14oct10:00 a.m.Beginner Art: Acrylic Painting
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Calling all beginner artists! Join our beginner’s class on painting with acrylics. Follow a video tutorial with us and watch your canvas transform into a masterpiece! Sessions are Oct. 14
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Calling all beginner artists! Join our beginner’s class on painting with acrylics. Follow a video tutorial with us and watch your canvas transform into a masterpiece! Sessions are Oct. 14 & Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at Sherwood Branch. Come for one or both! During the first class, we’ll paint a tulip using just a few colors.
Geared to adults, and registration is required. Register for the Oct. 14 session using the form below.
Click here to register for the Nov. 11 session.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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14oct3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.Riverside Cemetery WalkWaitlist is Open
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Registration is required! Register using the form below or by calling 419-782-1456. Join Defiance Public Library System for a walking tour of Riverside Cemetery on October 14 at 3 p.m.
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Registration is required! Register using the form below or by calling 419-782-1456.
Join Defiance Public Library System for a walking tour of Riverside Cemetery on October 14 at 3 p.m. Community volunteers will bring the past to life as they share stories of some of the cemetery’s residents. (Tour will last approximately one hour.)
Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public Library!
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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16oct5:00 p.m.Book Page Pumpkins
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 419-899-4343. Open to adults only! We’re getting into the Halloween spirit on October 16 at
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling 419-899-4343. Open to adults only!
We’re getting into the Halloween spirit on October 16 at 5 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library by creating book page pumpkins. With scissors and a little paint, you can turn an ordinary paperback into a festive piece of fall decor!

Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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17oct10:30 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:

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
november 21, 2023 10:30 a.m.
17oct5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Paper Crafting for Adults
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Use the form below to register for the October 17 session! Join us at Defiance Public Library as we get crafty with paper! Paper crafting for adults will take place
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Use the form below to register for the October 17 session!
Join us at Defiance Public Library as we get crafty with paper! Paper crafting for adults will take place on the third Tuesday of the month from August to November (Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 & Nov. 21) from 5-7 p.m. in the Reading Room. Registration is required!
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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17oct5:00 p.m.Doll Head Planters
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Register using the form below or by calling 419-542-6200. Space is limited! Teens & adults are invited to Johnson Memorial Library on October 17 at 5 p.m. to make cute
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Teens & adults are invited to Johnson Memorial Library on October 17 at 5 p.m. to make cute and creepy planters out of doll heads and china dinnerware. Supplies & succulents for your planter will be provided!
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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19oct5:30 p.m.Unnatural Ohio: Book Talk & Signing
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Authors Kristina Smith & Kevin Moore will visit Defiance Public Library on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss their book, “Unnatural Ohio: A History of Buckeye Cryptids, Legends, &
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Authors Kristina Smith & Kevin Moore will visit Defiance Public Library on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss their book, “Unnatural Ohio: A History of Buckeye Cryptids, Legends, & Other Mysteries,” and a few of the creepy cryptids it features, including the Dogman of Defiance! Smith, a former investigative reporter, is a Defiance native, and both authors are currently on staff at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
This book talk is geared to teens & adults. No tickets or registration needed. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing!
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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20oct11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (DPL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
20oct2:00 p.m.Medicare 101 (DPL)
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23oct5:00 p.m.Debunking Black Cats
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Debunk myths and replace them with some facts about our friend the black cat! Learn all about what makes them special, and meet some real, adoptable cats from Fort Defiance
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Debunk myths and replace them with some facts about our friend the black cat! Learn all about what makes them special, and meet some real, adoptable cats from Fort Defiance Humane Society on October 23 beginning at 5 p.m. at Johnson Memorial Library! Open to all ages; no registration needed.
A supply drive for FDHS will take place at JML before the event, from Oct. 9-23.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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23oct6:00 p.m.Into the Graveyard
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It is always foggy with a chill in the air when Diggory Barrows comes to call! A gravedigger by trade, he works best at night. As the darkness falls he
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It is always foggy with a chill in the air when Diggory Barrows comes to call! A gravedigger by trade, he works best at night. As the darkness falls he will come by Defiance Public Library on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. to share a few tales from the hallowed grounds. Free & open to all. Geared to adults.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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24oct5:00 p.m.Pumpkin String Art
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Register using the form below or by calling 419-899-4343. **Open to adults only**It’s fall, y’all! Join us October 24 at 5 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library to string together a
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Register using the form below or by calling 419-899-4343. **Open to adults only**
It’s fall, y’all! Join us October 24 at 5 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library to string together a colorful pumpkin string art craft.

Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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24oct6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
January: Sword Stone Table by Swapna Krishna
February: The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta
March- Alice Isn’t Dead by Joseph Fink
April- Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman
May- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 28, 2023 6:00 p.m.december 26, 2023 6:00 p.m.
30oct5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Beaded Felt Monsterra
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Join Johnson Memorial Library & Sarah Yockey on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. at the library to create a beautiful framed, beaded felt monsterra leaf. This craft is geared to
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Join Johnson Memorial Library & Sarah Yockey on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. at the library to create a beautiful framed, beaded felt monsterra leaf. This craft is geared to adults.
Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below or by calling 419-542-6200. Sponsored by the Friends of JML!
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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31oct4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Frankenstein Double Feature
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Spend Halloween night enjoying a Frankenstein double feature at Defiance Public Library! Everyone age 13+ is invited to join us in the Reading Room on Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m.
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Spend Halloween night enjoying a Frankenstein double feature at Defiance Public Library! Everyone age 13+ is invited to join us in the Reading Room on Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m. for showings of Frankenstein (1931) and Young Frankenstein (1974). No registration needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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02nov5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Couples' Paint Night
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Note: Registration is required! Register beginning Oct. 5 at defiancelibrary.org/couple (one registration per couple; number in your party should be “2”) or by calling 419-782-1456. Join us November 2 from
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Note: Registration is required! Register beginning Oct. 5 at defiancelibrary.org/couple (one registration per couple; number in your party should be “2”) or by calling 419-782-1456.
Join us November 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Defiance Public Library for another night of couples’ painting. Anita Rieman from The Artist Within will walk us through creating our own masterpiece!
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07nov4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07nov5:00 p.m.Mini Thankful Banners
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning Oct. 10 at defiancelibrary.org/thanks or by calling 419-899-4343. **Open to adults only**In the mood to give thanks? Join us Nov. 7
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning Oct. 10 at defiancelibrary.org/thanks or by calling 419-899-4343. **Open to adults only**
In the mood to give thanks? Join us Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library and construct a festive banner that shares the true meaning of the holiday: to be THANKFUL!

Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
07novAll DayTake & Make: Leaf Gnome
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Visit Defiance Public Library beginning November 7 and pick up a free take-and-make kit to create your own autumn leaf gnome. Geared to adults. Available while supplies last!
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Visit Defiance Public Library beginning November 7 and pick up a free take-and-make kit to create your own autumn leaf gnome. Geared to adults. Available while supplies last!
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08nov2:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 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 second Wednesday of each month at 2 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) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
09nov10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or rhopper@defiancelibrary.org. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2023–
January 12 – Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
February 9 – The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
March 9 – Come Fly the World by Julia Cook
April 13 – Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
May 11 – All the Children Are Home by Patry Francis
June 8 – Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
July 13 – Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi
August 10 – My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill
September 14 – Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
October 12 – This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg
November 9 – Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
December 14 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09nov6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or grutherford@defiancelibrary.org.
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
November 10, 2022: Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond
December 8, 2022: Silent Night by Robert B. Parker
Thursday, January 12: Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
Thursday, February 9: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
Thursday, March 9: Shadows Reel by CJ Box
Thursday, April 13: The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Thursday, May 11: The Mirror Cracked by Agatha Christie
Thursday, June 8: A Deadly Bone to Pick by Peggy Rothschild
Thursday, July 13: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, August 10: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Thursday, September 14: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper
Thursday, October 12: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
Thursday, November 9: The Red Hunter by Lisa Unger
Thursday, December 14: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10nov11:00 a.m.Medicare 101 (JML)
Event Details
Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
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Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
10nov2:00 p.m.Medicare 101 (JML)
Event Details
Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
Event Details
Sessions at Defiance Public Library are Sept. 15, Oct. 20, & Nov. 17 at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sessions at Sherwood Branch Library are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, & Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sessions at Johnson Memorial Library are Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, & December 8 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Postema Insurance and Investments, LLC will offer free educational workshops titled ‘Medicare 101’ at all 3 DPLS libraries. No registration needed!
PII has been helping seniors in NW Ohio navigate their Medicare options since 2005. This workshop will cover details about Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. All attendees will be eligible to take home a free book about Medicare written by PII founder Dennis Postema.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
11nov10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Friends of DPL Book Sale
Event Details
The Friends of Defiance Public Library will hold a book sale on November 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Northtowne Mall, Defiance. Proceeds benefit Defiance Public Library!
Event Details
The Friends of Defiance Public Library will hold a book sale on November 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Northtowne Mall, Defiance. Proceeds benefit Defiance Public Library!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Northtowne Mall
1500 N. Clinton St.