Programs: All Ages

Artist Jeff Nicholas is visiting us again! He’ll be at all 3 DPLS libraries on June 12 (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., Defiance at 6 p.m.) to show us his new art, and teach us a little something about how to draw. He may even share another of his humorous cartoons with us!

Geared to children and families. No registration required. (Defiance event will take place in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds.) These events are sponsored by the Friends of Defiance, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

If you are with an organization bringing a group of 5 or more, please call ahead so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Artist Jeff Nicholas is visiting us again! He’ll be at all 3 DPLS libraries on June 12 (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., Defiance at 6 p.m.) to show us his new art, and teach us a little something about how to draw. He may even share another of his humorous cartoons with us!

Geared to children and families. No registration required. (Defiance event will take place in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds.) These events are sponsored by the Friends of Defiance, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

If you are with an organization bringing a group of 5 or more, please call ahead so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Artist Jeff Nicholas is visiting us again! He’ll be at all 3 DPLS libraries on June 12 (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., Defiance at 6 p.m.) to show us his new art, and teach us a little something about how to draw. He may even share another of his humorous cartoons with us!

Geared to children and families. No registration required. (Defiance event will take place in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds.) These events are sponsored by the Friends of Defiance, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

If you are with an organization bringing a group of 5 or more, please call ahead so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Prepare for circus fun and comedy tumbling! Join us June 26 at all 3 DPLS libraries (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., and Defiance at 6 p.m.) for an unforgettable experence learning about and getting up close and personal with the circus arts.

Geared to children & families. No registration required. These events are sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries. (Defiance event will take place in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds.)

Click here to read more about Cirque Amongus.

If you are with an organization bringing a group of 5 or more, please call ahead so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Prepare for circus fun and comedy tumbling! Join us June 26 at all 3 DPLS libraries (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., and Defiance at 6 p.m.) for an unforgettable experence learning about and getting up close and personal with the circus arts.

Geared to children & families. No registration required. These events are sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries. (Defiance event will take place in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds.)

Click here to read more about Cirque Amongus.

If you are with an organization bringing a group of 5 or more, please call ahead so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Prepare for circus fun and comedy tumbling! Join us June 26 at all 3 DPLS libraries (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., and Defiance at 6 p.m.) for an unforgettable experence learning about and getting up close and personal with the circus arts.

Geared to children & families. No registration required. These events are sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries. (Defiance event will take place in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds.)

Click here to read more about Cirque Amongus.

If you are with an organization bringing a group of 5 or more, please call ahead so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Wolves, coyotes, & foxes, OH MY! The Ohio Canid Center is visiting Defiance Public Library’s Summer Reading Tent (located on the Fort Grounds) on July 6 at 5 p.m. to teach us about the all the wild canids (colloquially known as dogs) found in North America, and they’re bringing a friendly animal ambassador! Free & open to all ages. No registration needed.

Read more about the Ohio Candid Center

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public Library.

Join us at Defiance Public Library on July 13 at 10:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. as we kick off this month’s Harry Potter Movie Marathon series with two showings of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”

Then, return July 20 and July 25 at 4:30 p.m. to watch the second and third movies, all leading up to our Harry Potter Birthday Bash on July 27 from 5:00-7:00 PM! Feel free to wear your favorite HP house colors, and bring a covered drink if you wish (we’ll provide popcorn, while supplies last). All ages are welcome, and no registration is required.

If you are with an organization bringing 5 or more people, please call ahead so we can be prepared to accommodate you!

Join us at Defiance Public Library on July 13 at 10:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. as we kick off this month’s Harry Potter Movie Marathon series with two showings of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”

Then, return July 20 and July 25 at 4:30 p.m. to watch the second and third movies, all leading up to our Harry Potter Birthday Bash on July 27 from 5-7PM! Feel free to wear your favorite HP house colors, and bring a covered drink if you wish (we’ll provide popcorn, while supplies last). All ages are welcome, and no registration is required.

If you are with an organization bringing 5 or more people, please call ahead so we can be prepared to accommodate you!

Magician Nate LeGros (Magic Nate) is stopping by all 3 DPLS libraries on July 17 (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., Defiance at 6 p.m.) to mystify us with classic and modern magic tricks. Join us for a magical experience! Geared to children & families. No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance, Sherwood, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

Click here to read more about Magic Nate

If you are with an organzation bringing a group of 5 or more, please call the library so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Magician Nate LeGros (Magic Nate) is stopping by all 3 DPLS libraries on July 17 (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., Defiance at 6 p.m.) to mystify us with classic and modern magic tricks. Join us for a magical experience! Geared to children & families. No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance, Sherwood, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

Click here to read more about Magic Nate

If you are with an organzation bringing a group of 5 or more, please call the library so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Magician Nate LeGros (Magic Nate) is stopping by all 3 DPLS libraries on July 17 (Sherwood at 1 p.m., Hicksville at 3:30 p.m., Defiance at 6 p.m.) to mystify us with classic and modern magic tricks. Join us for a magical experience! Geared to children & families. No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance, Sherwood, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

Click here to read more about Magic Nate

If you are with an organzation bringing a group of 5 or more, please call the library so we can be prepared to accommodate you. Thank you!

Defiance Public Library System is bringing the Exotic Zoo to you! The Exotic Zoo will visit on July 24 and stop by Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m., Hicksville Parks Pavilion (598 B. Bryan St.) at 2 p.m., and Defiance Public Library (in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds) at 6 p.m.

Join us for an interactive, hands-on experience with some animals you don’t see every day! Geared to children and families. No registration required.

Click here to read more about the Exotic Zoo!

Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

Defiance Public Library System is bringing the Exotic Zoo to you! The Exotic Zoo will visit on July 24 and stop by Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m., Hicksville Parks Pavilion (598 B. Bryan St.) at 2 p.m., and Defiance Public Library (in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds) at 6 p.m.

Join us for an interactive, hands-on experience with some animals you don’t see every day! Geared to children and families. No registration required.

Click here to read more about the Exotic Zoo!

Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

Defiance Public Library System is bringing the Exotic Zoo to you! The Exotic Zoo will visit on July 24 and stop by Sherwood Branch Library at 10 a.m., Hicksville Parks Pavilion (598 B. Bryan St.) at 2 p.m., and Defiance Public Library (in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds) at 6 p.m.

Join us for an interactive, hands-on experience with some animals you don’t see every day! Geared to children and families. No registration required.

Click here to read more about the Exotic Zoo!

Sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, and Johnson Memorial libraries.

**At DPL, Fort Street between Washington & Jefferson will be closed**