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december
01decAll Day21Holly Jolly Mail
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Help spread some holiday cheer! From December 1-21, stop by the main desk at Johnson Memorial Library during business hours to create a holiday card for residents at Vancrest Nursing
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Help spread some holiday cheer! From December 1-21, stop by the main desk at Johnson Memorial Library during business hours to create a holiday card for residents at Vancrest Nursing Home (Hicksville).
Time
december 1 (Thursday) - 21 (Wednesday)
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
02dec3:00 p.m.4:45 p.m.Minecraft League
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets from 3-4:45 p.m. No registration required.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 16, 2022 3:00 p.m. - december 16, 2022 4:45 p.m.january 13, 2023 3:00 p.m. - january 13, 2023 4:45 p.m.january 27, 2023 3:00 p.m. - january 27, 2023 4:45 p.m.february 10, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 10, 2023 4:45 p.m.february 24, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 24, 2023 4:45 p.m.
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05dec5:00 p.m.Tatting Session #3
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(Click here to register for the 3-class series.)Learn basic tatting this 3-class series with the DPL MakerSpace. Classes are Nov. 21, 28, and Dec. 5 at
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(Click here to register for the 3-class series.)
Learn basic tatting this 3-class series with the DPL MakerSpace. Classes are Nov. 21, 28, and Dec. 5 at Defiance Public Library beginning at 5 p.m. (Supplies are provided.) Topics are:
Nov. 21: Getting started. Learn how to do the double knot, the basic stitch in tatting, in both loops & chains.
Nov. 28: Joining chains. Learn picots and how to join rings.
Dec. 5: Let’s make something! Learn to follow a pattern.
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Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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06dec5:00 p.m.Card Game Night (Sherwood)
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Become the best card player in Sherwood! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. to learn a new card
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Become the best card player in Sherwood! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. to learn a new card game. No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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06dec5:30 p.m.Laser-etched Ornaments
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below!Visit Johnson Memorial Library on Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. and learn how to use the laser etcher to make personalized
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below!
Visit Johnson Memorial Library on Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. and learn how to use the laser etcher to make personalized ornaments! Software and safety glasses provided (we will use the Cubiio app, which you can download for free on your smartphone). Register using the form below or by contacting Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Geared to adults and teens, but all ages can participate.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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08dec5:00 p.m.Laser Etched Ornaments
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Registration is required. Use the form below to register. Learn how to use the laser etcher to personalize wooden ornaments during this free event Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. at
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Registration is required. Use the form below to register.
Learn how to use the laser etcher to personalize wooden ornaments during this free event Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library. Cubiio app will be provided during the event, but if you would like to you can download the app for free on your smartphone. Wavelength protective safety glasses will be provided during event and need to be worn when around the laser etcher. Geared to adults, but all are welcome.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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10dec10:00 a.m.Cookies with Mrs. Claus
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On Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:00 AM, Mrs. Claus will visit Sherwood Branch Library with cookies and a story! There will be winter games, crafts, & activities too. No registration
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On Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:00 AM, Mrs. Claus will visit Sherwood Branch Library with cookies and a story! There will be winter games, crafts, & activities too. No registration required.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
15dec5:00 p.m.Laser Etched Ornaments
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below! Visit the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. and learn how to use the laser etcher
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Registration is required. Please register using the form below!
Visit the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. and learn how to use the laser etcher to make personalized ornaments! Software and safety glasses provided (we will use the Cubiio app, which you can download for free on your smartphone). Register using the form below or by contacting Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Geared to adults, but all ages can participate.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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16dec3:00 p.m.4:45 p.m.Minecraft League
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets from 3-4:45 p.m. No registration required.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
january 13, 2023 3:00 p.m. - january 13, 2023 4:45 p.m.january 27, 2023 3:00 p.m. - january 27, 2023 4:45 p.m.february 10, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 10, 2023 4:45 p.m.february 24, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 24, 2023 4:45 p.m.
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january
janWinter Reading 2023: All the Feels Bingo
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Click here to register!Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express
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Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express yourself fully—all while earning badges on a virtual bingo card!
From Jan. 1–31, Defiance Public Library System is participating in “All the Feels,” a winter reading challenge sponsored by Beanstack. We challenge you to read and log at least 900 minutes during the challenge.
Earn fun emoji-themed badges and entries into our weekly prize drawing for logging your reading, completing activities, submitting book reviews, and earning bingo.
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Month Long Event (january)
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13jan3:00 p.m.4:45 p.m.Minecraft League
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets from 3-4:45 p.m. No registration required.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
january 27, 2023 3:00 p.m. - january 27, 2023 4:45 p.m.february 10, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 10, 2023 4:45 p.m.february 24, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 24, 2023 4:45 p.m.
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All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, & March 11 at 10 a.m. to craft with perler beads. No registration required.
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All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, & March 11 at 10 a.m. to craft with perler beads. No registration required.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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17jan5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Lego Fun Night: The Challenge
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Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 17, Feb. 20, & March 20 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego
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Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 17, Feb. 20, & March 20 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego Club begins at 5 p.m. in the Community Room. No registration needed!
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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21jan10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.Book Bingo Bash
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Children of all ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, Feb. 18, & March 18 for Book Bingo. Winner gets a prize! No registration
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Children of all ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, Feb. 18, & March 18 for Book Bingo. Winner gets a prize! No registration required.
Supported by the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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27jan3:00 p.m.4:45 p.m.Minecraft League
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets
Event Details
All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets from 3-4:45 p.m. No registration required.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
february 10, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 10, 2023 4:45 p.m.february 24, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 24, 2023 4:45 p.m.
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10feb3:00 p.m.4:45 p.m.Minecraft League
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets
Event Details
All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets from 3-4:45 p.m. No registration required.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
february 24, 2023 3:00 p.m. - february 24, 2023 4:45 p.m.
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All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, & March 11 at 10 a.m. to craft with perler beads. No registration required.
Event Details
All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, & March 11 at 10 a.m. to craft with perler beads. No registration required.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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18feb10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.Book Bingo Bash
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Children of all ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, Feb. 18, & March 18 for Book Bingo. Winner gets a prize! No registration
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Children of all ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, Feb. 18, & March 18 for Book Bingo. Winner gets a prize! No registration required.
Supported by the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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20feb5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Lego Fun Night: The Challenge
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Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 17, Feb. 20, & March 20 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego
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Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 17, Feb. 20, & March 20 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego Club begins at 5 p.m. in the Community Room. No registration needed!
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
24feb3:00 p.m.4:45 p.m.Minecraft League
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All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets
Event Details
All ages are invited to Johnson Memorial Library for Minecraft League! Upcoming dates are Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 13 & 27, and Feb. 10 & 24. The club meets from 3-4:45 p.m. No registration required.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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27feb6:00 p.m.Lincoln on the Gettysburg Address
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On February 27 at 6 p.m., Mr. Abraham Lincoln himself (as portrayed by Kevin Wood) returns to the Defiance Public Library Nellie Gary Reading Room
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On February 27 at 6 p.m., Mr. Abraham Lincoln himself (as portrayed by Kevin Wood) returns to the Defiance Public Library Nellie Gary Reading Room to discuss his most famous speech (debunking some myths!), including the background and context for familiar phrases, interesting events happening at the same time, and the extremely varied responses it drew. Suitable for ages 9+. No registration needed.
Supported by the Friends of Defiance Public Library
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Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
march
Event Details
All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, & March 11 at 10 a.m. to craft with perler beads. No registration required.
Event Details
All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, & March 11 at 10 a.m. to craft with perler beads. No registration required.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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18mar10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.Book Bingo Bash
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Children of all ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, Feb. 18, & March 18 for Book Bingo. Winner gets a prize! No registration
Event Details
Children of all ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, Feb. 18, & March 18 for Book Bingo. Winner gets a prize! No registration required.
Supported by the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
20mar5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Lego Fun Night: The Challenge
Event Details
Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 17, Feb. 20, & March 20 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego
Event Details
Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 17, Feb. 20, & March 20 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego Club begins at 5 p.m. in the Community Room. No registration needed!
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street