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december
01dec1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Holiday Happenings & Santa Visit!
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Join us for holiday festivities on Dec. 1 from 1-6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library. There will be four different kids crafts available in the children’s area from 1-5 p.m.
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Join us for holiday festivities on Dec. 1 from 1-6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library. There will be four different kids crafts available in the children’s area from 1-5 p.m. Carolers from Nightshade Productions will delight us with music beginning at 4:30 p.m., and Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. for a special Storytime beginning at 5:15 p.m. Plus, treat yourself to some cookies and milk courtesy of Chief Supermarket and Arps Dairy, while supplies last. Free & open to all; no registration needed! Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public Library.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
05dec5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Make a Holiday WreathWaitlist is Open
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Come to Johnson Memorial Library on December 5 at 5 p.m. and create your own holiday wreath using a wreath form, plus mesh and fabric ribbon. Free & open to
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Come to Johnson Memorial Library on December 5 at 5 p.m. and create your own holiday wreath using a wreath form, plus mesh and fabric ribbon. Free & open to all ages. Supplies are provided. Space is limited and registration is required. 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. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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05dec5:30 p.m.Pom Pom Christmas Cards
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Registration is required! Register using the form below. Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 5 at 5:30 p.m. to create your own pom-pom Christmas cards to wow your family and
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Registration is required! Register using the form below.
Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 5 at 5:30 p.m. to create your own pom-pom Christmas cards to wow your family and friends! Open to preschool-aged children and up.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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09dec10:00 a.m.Cookies with Mrs. Claus
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. for a morning of stories, games, & cookies with Mrs. Claus herself! It’s her busiest season, but she’s
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. for a morning of stories, games, & cookies with Mrs. Claus herself! It’s her busiest season, but she’s choosing to spend her ONE free Saturday morning with us in Sherwood! Free & open to all. No registration needed.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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11dec5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Make a Holiday WreathWaitlist is Open
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Come to Defiance Public Library on December 11 at 5 p.m. and create your own holiday wreath using a wreath form, plus mesh and fabric ribbon. Free & open to
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Come to Defiance Public Library on December 11 at 5 p.m. and create your own holiday wreath using a wreath form, plus mesh and fabric ribbon. Free & open to all ages. Supplies are provided. Space is limited and registration is required. 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. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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12dec4:00 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.
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12dec5:30 p.m.Festive Gingerbread HousesWaitlist is Open
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.Join us on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.
Join us on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library to decorate gingerbread houses using gumdrops, candycanes, and other goodies! Geared to toddlers & up, but all are welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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19dec12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Cocoa by Candlelight
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Have a hygge holiday and make cozy cocoa bags to gift or keep for yourself! An assortment of cocoa toppings will be available so you can personalize your treat bag.
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Have a hygge holiday and make cozy cocoa bags to gift or keep for yourself! An assortment of cocoa toppings will be available so you can personalize your treat bag. December 19 from noon-6 p.m. at Johnson Memorial Library. Available to all ages while supples last, courtesy of the Friends of Johnson Memorial Library!
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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19dec5:00 p.m.Lego Fun: The Challenge
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Come build with us! You are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Aug 15th, Sept 19th, Oct 24th, Nov 21st, and Dec 19th for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge
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Come build with us! You are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Aug 15th, Sept 19th, Oct 24th, Nov 21st, and Dec 19th for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego Club begins at 5:00 PM in the community room. No registration needed! All ages welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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19dec5:30 p.m.Polar Express & PJs
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Put on your comfiest pajamas and join us in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library for a special showing of “Polar Express” on Dec. 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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Put on your comfiest pajamas and join us in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library for a special showing of “Polar Express” on Dec. 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Free & open to all children/families. No registration needed!
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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january
janWinter Reading Challenge 2024: Where We Come From
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Cozy up with a good book (or audiobook!) during the month of January for a chance to win a gift card to a local coffee shop during Defiance Public Library
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Cozy up with a good book (or audiobook!) during the month of January for a chance to win a gift card to a local coffee shop during Defiance Public Library System’s 2024 ‘Where We Come From’ Winter Reading Challenge. There will be weekly drawings for a $5 gift card, and a grand prize drawing for a $40 gift card. Complete your BINGO card and read/log 4 hours/240 minutes for a chance to win! All ages are welcome to participate. Register at defiancelibrary.beanstack.org. Challenge takes place Jan. 1-31.
Prizes are sponsored by the Friends of DPL and an anonymous donor!
Time
Month Long Event (january)
Location
Online
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06jan10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.Meet & Greet: Children's Author Joshua Roth
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Visit Johnson Memorial Library on January 6 from 10:30AM-12:30PM to meet local children’s author Joshua Roth and hear him discuss his first book, “A Good Day at Long Lake.” Copies
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Visit Johnson Memorial Library on January 6 from 10:30AM-12:30PM to meet local children’s author Joshua Roth and hear him discuss his first book, “A Good Day at Long Lake.” Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing! No registration needed.
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio