Programs: School Age

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge

Dive into ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ during Defiance Public Library System’s 2022 Summer Reading Challenge, taking place June 1-July 30 and featuring Beanstack Reading Challenges and ocean-themed events and activities for all ages.

Ahoy young patrons! From June 1-29, grab a pirate’s map and hunt for the lost treasure at Johnson Memorial Library! Find all of the items on the list, and collect your loot!

Visit Defiance Public Library on June 2 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. for our ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ Summer Reading Challenge kick-off! Register for the program and collect your rewards. Then, dive into the fun with outdoor games and free snow cones.

Beginning May 12, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime in the Community Room, complete with sing-alongs, read-alouds, crafts, and tons of fun! Continues through June. No registration required. Geared to children and families. For more information, call 419-899-4343.

Join us for Oceans of fun when Roxie the dinosaur returns to Defiance County on June 6! Families will learn about Roxie & have a chance to meet her up close. She will be at Sherwood Branch Library at 1 p.m., Hicksville’s Johnson Memorial Library at 3 p.m., and Defiance Public Library at 6 p.m. Roxie loves taking photos with kids, so bring your camera! No registration required.

Take-and-make watercolor coaster kits will be available at Defiance Public Library (on the shelf next to the director’s office) beginning June 6, while supplies last.

Decorate your coffee table with your own unique work of art, tiles decorated simply with sharpies and rubbing alcohol to create a watercolor effect.

All ages are invited to visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 6 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to play Just Dance on the Nintendo Wii. No registration required.

Visit Sherwood Branch Library on Tuesday, June 7, at 1 p.m. (immediately after Summer Lunch) in the Community Room to learn all about Lake Erie (and how to cast a fishing line) from Tory Gabriel of Ohio Sea Grant. No registration required. Geared to school-aged children, but all are welcome.

Read more about Tory here: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/about/people/tory-gabriel

Visit Defiance Public Library on Tuesday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m. to learn all about Lake Erie (and how to cast a fishing line) from Tory Gabriel of the Ottawa County OSU Extension. Event will begin inside then move to the Summer Reading tent. No registration required. Geared to grades K-6.

Beginning May 12, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime in the Community Room, complete with sing-alongs, read-alouds, crafts, and tons of fun! Continues through June. No registration required. Geared to children and families. For more information, call 419-899-4343.

Visit Johnson Memorial Library this summer from noon-4:30 p.m. on the following Fridays for Minecraft League: June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug. 12. All ages welcome. No registration required.

All ages are invited to visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 13 to play GIANT games! Games will be set up in the Dr. Allen R. Hilbert Community Room from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Games include: Jumbo Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Lego Duplo, large foam blocks, Norio. No registration required.

Visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 13 and July 11 from 6-6:45 p.m. for Beach BINGO! Geared to grades K-12. No registration required.

Learn all about the sea creature clypeaster humilis, then use a fossilized clypeaster to create a necklace. Two sessions available: June 14 at 4:30 p.m. or June 16 at 10:30 a.m. Grades K-6. No registration required.

Beginning May 12, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime in the Community Room, complete with sing-alongs, read-alouds, crafts, and tons of fun! Continues through June. No registration required. Geared to children and families. For more information, call 419-899-4343.

Learn all about the sea creature clypeaster humilis, then use a fossilized clypeaster to create a necklace. Two sessions available: June 14 at 4:30 p.m. or June 16 at 10:30 a.m. Grades K-6. No registration required.

Visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 17 from 2-4:30 p.m. for Pokemon-themed games, crafts, and snacks. All are welcome, no registration required.

Visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Mario Kart open play on Nintendo 64. All ages welcome. No registration required.

On June 20 at 1 p.m., Wendy Baker, Education & Outreach Coordinator for the Defiance Soil & Water Conservation Department, will visit Sherwood Branch Library to teach us all about macroinvertebrates. Geared to grades K-6. No registration required.

Visit Sherwood Branch Library on June 21 at 1 p.m. (immediately after summer lunch) for a virtual presentation by the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Can’t make it? Fill out the form below and select “Just send me the link!” to watch from home.

Visit Defiance Public Library  on June 21 at 1 p.m. for a virtual presentation by the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Can’t make it? Fill out the form below and select “Just send me the link!” to watch from home. Geared to grades K-6 but all are welcome!

Visit Defiance Public Library (in the tent on the Fort Grounds) on June 23 from 4-7 p.m. and use air-dry clay to sculpt cute ocean animals. No registration required, and all ages are welcome.

Beginning May 12, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime in the Community Room, complete with sing-alongs, read-alouds, crafts, and tons of fun! Continues through June. No registration required. Geared to children and families. For more information, call 419-899-4343.

Visit Johnson Memorial Library this summer from noon-4:30 p.m. on the following Fridays for Minecraft League: June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug. 12. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Lego Club will meet on June 28 and July 26 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Johnson Memorial Library in the Community Room. June is the ‘Float your Boat’ challenge, and July is the ‘Dream House’ challenge. Geared to grades K-12. No registration required.