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november
novCelebrate Picture Books! Reading Challenge
Event Details
November is Picture Book Month, and we’re celebrating with a new Beanstack challenge! From Nov. 1-30, log the picture books you read on Beanstack (defiancelibrary.beanstack.org) for
Event Details
November is Picture Book Month, and we’re celebrating with a new Beanstack challenge! From Nov. 1-30, log the picture books you read on Beanstack (defiancelibrary.beanstack.org) for chances to win the weekly or grand prizes! Prizes include downtown Defiance & Just Be Original (JBO) gift certificates. Grand prize winner will receive a Crayola Minions marker airbrush and a selection of picture books. Open to all ages.
Participants will earn an entry for the weekly prize drawing for each day they read. Participants who complete the challenge by logging a book every day will earn 5 extra grand prize entries. All participants get 1 grand prize entry.
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Time
Month Long Event (november)
Location
Online
Organizer
01nov10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp (AM)
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers.
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers. Storytime for children ages 2-6 immediately follows, at 6 p.m. on Mondays at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
01nov11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (AM)
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 6 p.m. or Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Storytime! Geared to ages 2-6. No registration required.
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 6 p.m. or Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Storytime! Geared to ages 2-6. No registration required.
(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies and toddlers takes place immediately before, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.)
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
03nov4:30 p.m.Family Storytime Tribe
Event Details
From Sept. 8 through Nov. 17, children and families are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime! Join us for stories, rhymes, crafts, and
Event Details
From Sept. 8 through Nov. 17, children and families are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime! Join us for stories, rhymes, crafts, and more. This session will focus on learning the ABCs! No registration required. For more information, contact the library at 419-899-4343.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
04nov3:00 p.m.4:45 p.m.Minecraft League
Event Details
Visit Johnson Memorial Library this fall from 3:00-4:45 p.m. on the following Fridays for Minecraft League: Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18. All ages
Event Details
Visit Johnson Memorial Library this fall from 3:00-4:45 p.m. on the following Fridays for Minecraft League: Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
07nov5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp (PM)
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers.
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers. Storytime for children ages 2-6 immediately follows, at 6 p.m. on Mondays at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07nov6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (PM)
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 6 p.m. or Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Storytime! Geared to ages 2-6. No registration required. (Read,
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 6 p.m. or Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Storytime! Geared to ages 2-6. No registration required.
(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies and toddlers is held immediately before, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.)
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08nov10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp (AM)
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers.
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers. Storytime for children ages 2-6 immediately follows, at 6 p.m. on Mondays at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08nov11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (AM)
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 6 p.m. or Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Storytime! Geared to ages 2-6. No registration required.
Event Details
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 8, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 6 p.m. or Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Storytime! Geared to ages 2-6. No registration required.
(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies and toddlers takes place immediately before, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.)
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10nov4:30 p.m.Family Storytime Tribe
Event Details
From Sept. 8 through Nov. 17, children and families are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime! Join us for stories, rhymes, crafts, and
Event Details
From Sept. 8 through Nov. 17, children and families are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime! Join us for stories, rhymes, crafts, and more. This session will focus on learning the ABCs! No registration required. For more information, contact the library at 419-899-4343.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
17nov4:30 p.m.Family Storytime Tribe
Event Details
From Sept. 8 through Nov. 17, children and families are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime! Join us for stories, rhymes, crafts, and
Event Details
From Sept. 8 through Nov. 17, children and families are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime! Join us for stories, rhymes, crafts, and more. This session will focus on learning the ABCs! No registration required. For more information, contact the library at 419-899-4343.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
18nov3:00 p.m.4:45 p.m.Minecraft League
Event Details
Visit Johnson Memorial Library this fall from 3:00-4:45 p.m. on the following Fridays for Minecraft League: Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18. All ages
Event Details
Visit Johnson Memorial Library this fall from 3:00-4:45 p.m. on the following Fridays for Minecraft League: Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
29nov4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.Lego Club (JML)
Event Details
Grades K-12 are invited to visit Johnson Memorial Library on Sept. 27 and/or Nov. 29 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for Lego Club. No registration required.
Event Details
Grades K-12 are invited to visit Johnson Memorial Library on Sept. 27 and/or Nov. 29 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for Lego Club. No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
Related Events
december
01decAll Day21Holly Jolly Mail
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
03dec10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.Santa Visit
Event Details
Santa Claus is coming to town, and Defiance Public Library will celebrate his arrival with holiday children’s activities at the library on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
Event Details
Santa Claus is coming to town, and Defiance Public Library will celebrate his arrival with holiday children’s activities at the library on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., including Storytime with Santa beginning at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (2 sessions).
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
10dec10:00 a.m.Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Event Details
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
Event Details
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