Programs Teens (grades 6-12)
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05mar4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
Event Details
Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
Event Details
Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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12mar4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Gaming League
Event Details
Grades 6-12 are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on the 2nd Tuesday (January 9 through May 14) of each month from 4-6 p.m. for Gaming League, a group for those
Event Details
Grades 6-12 are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on the 2nd Tuesday (January 9 through May 14) of each month from 4-6 p.m. for Gaming League, a group for those who love games: board games, video games, card games, & more. A new game will be featured each week, but other games will be available to play as well. No registration needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
12mar4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month 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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14mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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18mar4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crafterteens
Event Details
Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the third Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. for teen crafting for grades 6-12. No registration needed! THERE
Event Details
Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the third Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. for teen crafting for grades 6-12. No registration needed!
THERE WILL BE NO TEEN CRAFTING SESSION IN JANUARY!
(Dec. 18, confetti bookmarks; Feb. 19, no-sew heart pillow; March 18, pot-of-gold squishy cubes; April 15, crochet a potato; May 20, mini art.)
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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21mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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Organizer
25mar4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crochet for a Cause
Event Details
Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to visit Defiance Public Library on the 4th Monday of each month to Crochet for a Cause from 4-6 p.m. in the Teen Space. All
Event Details
Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to visit Defiance Public Library on the 4th Monday of each month to Crochet for a Cause from 4-6 p.m. in the Teen Space. All skill levels are welcome as we tackle projects to help those in need, from blankets for premature babies to scarves/hats for the homeless. No registration is needed.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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26mar10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Inclusive Book Club
Event Details
Join Sherwood Branch Library and the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities at the Inclusive Book Club. Meet us at Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, for an
Event Details
Join Sherwood Branch Library and the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities at the Inclusive Book Club. Meet us at Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, for an afternoon of books, crafts, socializing, and fun! The club will meet on the last Tuesday of the month from 10:30-11:30AM (Dates are March 26, April 30, May 28.) No registration is needed. Book selections are geared to ages 13+. For more information call the library at 419-899-4343.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
28mar4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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april
01apr4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.DIY Eclipse Shirts
Event Details
Get ready for the total eclipse by making a cool DIY T-shirt on April 1st at 4 p. m. at the Grace Episcopal Church. Bring your own black T-shirt in
Event Details
Get ready for the total eclipse by making a cool DIY T-shirt on April 1st at 4 p. m. at the Grace Episcopal Church. Bring your own black T-shirt in any style you like (you could also use a hoodie or long-sleeved tee). Paint and instructions will be provided, while supplies last. Open to all ages, no registration is needed!
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Organizer
02apr4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
Event Details
Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
Event Details
Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
04apr4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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09apr4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Gaming League
Event Details
Grades 6-12 are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on the 2nd Tuesday (January 9 through May 14) of each month from 4-6 p.m. for Gaming League, a group for those
Event Details
Grades 6-12 are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on the 2nd Tuesday (January 9 through May 14) of each month from 4-6 p.m. for Gaming League, a group for those who love games: board games, video games, card games, & more. A new game will be featured each week, but other games will be available to play as well. No registration needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
09apr4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month 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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09apr5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Snap-Ed & Charlie Cart: Kids Cook!
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required. Register once for all three sessions using the form below.Johnson Memorial Library and Snap-Ed will be teaming up to offer kids in grades
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required. Register once for all three sessions using the form below.
Johnson Memorial Library and Snap-Ed will be teaming up to offer kids in grades 6-12 a special, 3-class cooking series using the library’s Charlie Cart mobile kitchen. Each class will build on the previous one as kids learn to create healthy meals and snacks. Sessions are April 9, 16, and 23 at 5 p.m. at the library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville.
*DPLS is not liable for exposure to food allergens. If you have questions about the program related to food allergies, give us a call and we will be happy to help!
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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11apr4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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11apr5:00 p.m.Tea Towels with a Silhouette Design
Event Details
Register for the Defiance session using the form below. Create your own design for a tea towel using the Silhouette Cameo and heat transfer vinyl. All supplies are provided. To
Event Details
Register for the Defiance session using the form below.
Create your own design for a tea towel using the Silhouette Cameo and heat transfer vinyl. All supplies are provided. To make things go faster, bring an idea of what you want to put on your towel. Defiance session is April 11. All classes are at 5PM. Open to all ages.
Register for the April 22 session at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville)
Register for the April 23 session at Sherwood Branch Library
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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13apr10:00 a.m.Spring Pom Pom Bunny Plaque
Event Details
This is a rescheduled event. Registration will open Friday, March 29, if spaces are still available. Hop, hop, hop on over to Sherwood Branch Library on April 13 at 10:00
Event Details
This is a rescheduled event. Registration will open Friday, March 29, if spaces are still available.
Hop, hop, hop on over to Sherwood Branch Library on April 13 at 10:00 a.m. to create a pom pom bunny plaque. Open to teens and adults.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
15apr4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crafterteens
Event Details
Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the third Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. for teen crafting for grades 6-12. No registration needed! THERE
Event Details
Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the third Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. for teen crafting for grades 6-12. No registration needed!
THERE WILL BE NO TEEN CRAFTING SESSION IN JANUARY!
(Dec. 18, confetti bookmarks; Feb. 19, no-sew heart pillow; March 18, pot-of-gold squishy cubes; April 15, crochet a potato; May 20, mini art.)
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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16apr5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Snap-Ed & Charlie Cart: Kids Cook!
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required. Register once for all three sessions using the form below.Johnson Memorial Library and Snap-Ed will be teaming up to offer kids in grades
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required. Register once for all three sessions using the form below.
Johnson Memorial Library and Snap-Ed will be teaming up to offer kids in grades 6-12 a special, 3-class cooking series using the library’s Charlie Cart mobile kitchen. Each class will build on the previous one as kids learn to create healthy meals and snacks. Sessions are April 9, 16, and 23 at 5 p.m. at the library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville.
*DPLS is not liable for exposure to food allergens. If you have questions about the program related to food allergies, give us a call and we will be happy to help!
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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18apr4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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22apr4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crochet for a Cause
Event Details
Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to visit Defiance Public Library on the 4th Monday of each month to Crochet for a Cause from 4-6 p.m. in the Teen Space. All
Event Details
Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to visit Defiance Public Library on the 4th Monday of each month to Crochet for a Cause from 4-6 p.m. in the Teen Space. All skill levels are welcome as we tackle projects to help those in need, from blankets for premature babies to scarves/hats for the homeless. No registration is needed.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
22apr5:00 p.m.Tea Towels with a Silhouette Design (JML)
Event Details
Register for the Johnson Memorial Library/Hicksville session using the form below. Create your own design for a tea towel using the Silhouette Cameo and heat transfer vinyl. All supplies are
Event Details
Register for the Johnson Memorial Library/Hicksville session using the form below.
Create your own design for a tea towel using the Silhouette Cameo and heat transfer vinyl. All supplies are provided. To make things go faster, bring an idea of what you want to put on your towel. Hicksville session is April 22. All classes are at 5PM. Open to all ages.
Register for the April 11 session at Defiance Public Library
Register for the April 23 session at Sherwood Branch Library
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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23apr5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Snap-Ed & Charlie Cart: Kids Cook!
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required. Register once for all three sessions using the form below.Johnson Memorial Library and Snap-Ed will be teaming up to offer kids in grades
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required. Register once for all three sessions using the form below.
Johnson Memorial Library and Snap-Ed will be teaming up to offer kids in grades 6-12 a special, 3-class cooking series using the library’s Charlie Cart mobile kitchen. Each class will build on the previous one as kids learn to create healthy meals and snacks. Sessions are April 9, 16, and 23 at 5 p.m. at the library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville.
*DPLS is not liable for exposure to food allergens. If you have questions about the program related to food allergies, give us a call and we will be happy to help!
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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23apr5:00 p.m.Tea Towels with a Silhouette Design (SBL)
Event Details
Register for the Sherwood session using the form below. Create your own design for a tea towel using the Silhouette Cameo and heat transfer vinyl. All supplies are provided. To
Event Details
Register for the Sherwood session using the form below.
Create your own design for a tea towel using the Silhouette Cameo and heat transfer vinyl. All supplies are provided. To make things go faster, bring an idea of what you want to put on your towel. Sherwood session is April 23. All classes are at 5PM. Open to all ages.
Register for the April 11 session at Defiance Public Library
Register for the April 22 session at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville)
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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25apr4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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27apr10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Diamond Painting
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343. Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. Open
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343. Deadline to register is Wednesday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. Open to school-aged children, teens, and adults.
Visit Sherwood Branch Library on Saturday, April 27, from 10AM-noon and try diamond painting!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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30apr10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Inclusive Book Club
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Join Sherwood Branch Library and the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities at the Inclusive Book Club. Meet us at Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, for an
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Join Sherwood Branch Library and the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities at the Inclusive Book Club. Meet us at Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, for an afternoon of books, crafts, socializing, and fun! The club will meet on the last Tuesday of the month from 10:30-11:30AM (Dates are March 26, April 30, May 28.) No registration is needed. Book selections are geared to ages 13+. For more information call the library at 419-899-4343.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
may
02may4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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07may4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
Event Details
Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
Event Details
Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09may4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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14may4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Gaming League
Event Details
Grades 6-12 are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on the 2nd Tuesday (January 9 through May 14) of each month from 4-6 p.m. for Gaming League, a group for those
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Grades 6-12 are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on the 2nd Tuesday (January 9 through May 14) of each month from 4-6 p.m. for Gaming League, a group for those who love games: board games, video games, card games, & more. A new game will be featured each week, but other games will be available to play as well. No registration needed.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
14may4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month 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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
16may4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
20may4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crafterteens
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Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the third Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. for teen crafting for grades 6-12. No registration needed! THERE
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Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the third Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. for teen crafting for grades 6-12. No registration needed!
THERE WILL BE NO TEEN CRAFTING SESSION IN JANUARY!
(Dec. 18, confetti bookmarks; Feb. 19, no-sew heart pillow; March 18, pot-of-gold squishy cubes; April 15, crochet a potato; May 20, mini art.)
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23may4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
28may10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Inclusive Book Club
Event Details
Join Sherwood Branch Library and the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities at the Inclusive Book Club. Meet us at Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, for an
Event Details
Join Sherwood Branch Library and the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities at the Inclusive Book Club. Meet us at Sherwood Branch Library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, for an afternoon of books, crafts, socializing, and fun! The club will meet on the last Tuesday of the month from 10:30-11:30AM (Dates are March 26, April 30, May 28.) No registration is needed. Book selections are geared to ages 13+. For more information call the library at 419-899-4343.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
30may4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
june
01junAll DaySummer Reading Challenge!
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This year’s “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Challenge for all ages is taking place June 1-July 27, 2024. Children’s Challenge InfoKids can either pick up a
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This year’s “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Challenge for all ages is taking place June 1-July 27, 2024.
Children’s Challenge Info
Kids can either pick up a reading & activity log at any DPLS library, or log their reading on Beanstack. Kids who register will receive a free book, while supplies last! Upon registration, kids age 3 to grade 6 will also receive a dog tag, chain, and beads. Children birth-age 2 will get a toy link. Complete the challenge for a chance to win the grand prize: KNOWLEDGE! Just kidding; it’s tickets to King’s Island. *Must register at your home library.
Teen & Adult Challenge Info
Click here to register for the Challenge
We challenge you to read at least 480 minutes this summer! Read at least 60 minutes per week to be entered into our weekly prize drawings for $5 gift cards to local ice cream/coffee shops. Complete the challenge for a chance to win one of our Grand Prizes. (Each DPLS location will have weekly winners, and a Grand Prize winner.) Weekly winners will be announced each Monday beginning June 10. Grand prize winners will be announced by Aug. 1!
Prizes for the Summer Reading Challenge are sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public, Sherwood Branch, & Johnson Memorial libraries.
Time
All Day (Saturday)
01jun10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.Campfire Kickoff
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The Summer Reading Challenge kicks off June 1, and we’re hosting a Campfire Kickoff party on June 1 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at Johnson Memorial Library. Join us for games and s’mores
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The Summer Reading Challenge kicks off June 1, and we’re hosting a Campfire Kickoff party on June 1 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at Johnson Memorial Library. Join us for games and s’mores while you sign up for the reading challenge. Free & open to all ages. The Boy Scouts will also have hotdogs for sale. Available while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of JML.
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
03junAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of
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This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of your library card while you are on vacation, at a weekend getaway, a day trip, or even a staycation. Then, email your selfie to tmlawson@defiancelibrary.org or share it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag @dplslibraries and you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for a gift card to Apache Dairy Bar. Contest takes place June 3 to July 27.
Time
All Day (Monday)
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03jun12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m.Summer Lunches this Week at Sherwood Branch
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, to anyone under age 18, or 18-21 with a disability. Stay and eat at the library, or grab a lunch and go.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
*No lunches will be available Thursday, July 4, due to library closure.
Time
(Monday) 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
04jun10:30 a.m.Mush! with Noggin, the Sled Dog
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Have you ever wondered…What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging
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Have you ever wondered…
What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Could my dog be a sled dog too?
Musher, Karen Land, will answer these questions and more when she and Noggin, the
Alaskan husky, visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 4 at 10:30AM. Free and open to all; no registration needed.
Land will also stop by Sherwood Branch Library at 1PM, and Defiance Public Library at 6PM! These presentations are sponsored by the Friends of DPL, JML, & SBL.
About our presenter:
Land is a writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as well as many other sprint and endurance races in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Maine. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every state with her Iditarod dog sled, mushing gear, Arctic clothing, and beloved dogs, giving over a thousand school and public library presentations.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
04jun1:00 p.m.Mush! with Noggin, the Sled Dog
Event Details
Have you ever wondered…What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging
Event Details
Have you ever wondered…
What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Could my dog be a sled dog too?
Musher, Karen Land, will answer these questions and more when she and Noggin, the
Alaskan husky, visit Sherwood Branch Library on June 4 at 1PM. Free and open to all; no registration needed.
Land will also stop by Hicksville’s Johnson Memorial Library at 10:30 AM, and Defiance Public Library at 6PM! These presentations are sponsored by the Friends of DPL, JML, & SBL.
About our presenter:
Land is a writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as well as many other sprint and endurance races in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Maine. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every state with her Iditarod dog sled, mushing gear, Arctic clothing, and beloved dogs, giving over a thousand school and public library presentations.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
04jun4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
Event Details
Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
Event Details
Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
04jun4:00 p.m.DIY First Aid Kits
Event Details
Register beginning May 7 on this page or by calling 419-542-6200. Space is limited and registration is required! Visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 4 at 4PM and put together your
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Register beginning May 7 on this page or by calling 419-542-6200. Space is limited and registration is required!
Visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 4 at 4PM and put together your own mini first aid kit to make sure you’re ready for the camping and hiking season! Open to all ages.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
04jun6:00 p.m.Mush! with Noggin, the Sled Dog
Event Details
Have you ever wondered…What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging
Event Details
Have you ever wondered…
What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Could my dog be a sled dog too?
Musher, Karen Land, will answer these questions and more when she and Noggin, the
Alaskan husky, visit Defiance Public Library on June 4 at 6PM. Free and open to all; no registration needed.
Land will also stop by Hicksville’s Johnson Memorial Library at 10:30 AM, and Sherwood Branch at 1PM! These presentations are sponsored by the Friends of DPL, JML, & SBL.
About our presenter:
Land is a writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as well as many other sprint and endurance races in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Maine. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every state with her Iditarod dog sled, mushing gear, Arctic clothing, and beloved dogs, giving over a thousand school and public library presentations.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
06jun4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open
Event Details
Every Thursday is Teen Night in the teen space at Defiance Public Library! From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (closing time), the Teen Space in the mezzanine will be open and dedicated to teens (grades 6-12). Hang out and socialize, use the gaming systems, or take part in various evening activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia challenges, games, and more!
Teen Night Themes:
March 14 – Mario Kart Tournament
March 21 – Marshmallow Sculptures
March 28 – Teens Cook (grilled cheese)
April 4 – Mushroom Fan Club
April 11 – Kaiju Fandom
April 18 – Hungry Hungry Hippos
May 2 – Karaoke
May 9 – Sharpie Art
May 16 – Poptarts!
May 23 – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
May 30 – Big Games
June 6 – The Counselors
June 13 – DIY Bear Plushie *Registration required. Click to register.
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25 – Shark Attack
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10junAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of your library card while you are on vacation, at a weekend getaway, a day trip, or even a staycation. Then, email your selfie to tmlawson@defiancelibrary.org or share it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag @dplslibraries and you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for a gift card to Apache Dairy Bar. Contest takes place June 3 to July 27.
Time
All Day (Monday)
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10jun10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Famous Foods from 50 States
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card!
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card! Winners will be notified during the week of June 17.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
10jun12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m.Summer Lunches this Week at Sherwood Branch
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, to anyone under age 18, or 18-21 with a disability. Stay and eat at the library, or grab a lunch and go.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
*No lunches will be available Thursday, July 4, due to library closure.
Time
(Monday) 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
10jun6:00 p.m.El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico
Event Details
Visit the Summer Reading Tent at Defiance Public Library on June 10 at 6PM to enjoy a 45-minute spectacle of Mexican dance, plus time for a Q&A after and a
Event Details
Visit the Summer Reading Tent at Defiance Public Library on June 10 at 6PM to enjoy a 45-minute spectacle of Mexican dance, plus time for a Q&A after and a little audience participation! This family event is open to all ages. No registration is needed. Read more at elcorazondemexicodance.com. This special event is sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public Library.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
11jun10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Famous Foods from 50 States
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card!
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card! Winners will be notified during the week of June 17.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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11jun4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month 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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
12jun10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Famous Foods from 50 States
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card!
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card! Winners will be notified during the week of June 17.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
13jun10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Famous Foods from 50 States
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card!
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card! Winners will be notified during the week of June 17.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
13jun4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Teen Night: DIY Bear Plushies *Registration required*
Event Details
Registration is required for this special Teen Night! Register beginning May 16 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/bear), or by calling 419-782-1456.Grades 6-12 are invited to join us June 13 at Defiance
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Registration is required for this special Teen Night! Register beginning May 16 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/bear), or by calling 419-782-1456.
Grades 6-12 are invited to join us June 13 at Defiance Public Library from 4:00-6:00PM to make DIY bear plushies in the Teen Space.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
14jun10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Famous Foods from 50 States
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Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card!
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Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card! Winners will be notified during the week of June 17.
Time
(Friday) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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15jun10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Famous Foods from 50 States
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card!
Event Details
Stop into Johnson Memorial Library during open hours June 10-15 and guess which food each state is famous for for a chance to win a $5 Dari Delite gift card! Winners will be notified during the week of June 17.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
17junAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of
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This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of your library card while you are on vacation, at a weekend getaway, a day trip, or even a staycation. Then, email your selfie to tmlawson@defiancelibrary.org or share it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag @dplslibraries and you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for a gift card to Apache Dairy Bar. Contest takes place June 3 to July 27.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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17jun12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m.Summer Lunches this Week at Sherwood Branch
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, to anyone under age 18, or 18-21 with a disability. Stay and eat at the library, or grab a lunch and go.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
*No lunches will be available Thursday, July 4, due to library closure.
Time
(Monday) 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
17jun4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crafterteens
Event Details
Crafterteens returns to the Defiance Public Library Teen Space this summer on the third Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00PM. Grades 6-12, join us for a new craft each month:June
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Crafterteens returns to the Defiance Public Library Teen Space this summer on the third Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00PM. Grades 6-12, join us for a new craft each month:
June 17 – Mushroom cross stitch
July 15 – Paracord bracelets and more
August 19 – Tiny terrariums
No registration needed!
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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18jun4:30 p.m.Charlie Cart: Let's Roll
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Register beginning May 21 at defiancelibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 419-542-6200. Jennifer Ankney is visiting Johnson Memorial Library on June 18 at 4:30PM to teach us how to make
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Register beginning May 21 at defiancelibrary.org/calendar or by calling the library at 419-542-6200.
Jennifer Ankney is visiting Johnson Memorial Library on June 18 at 4:30PM to teach us how to make sushi rolls! Open to teens & adults. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of JML.
(Kids can come along and make candy sushi in the next room, while supplies last! No registration is required for Kids Candy Sushi.)
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
20jun4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates: June 20 – Davey Jones’s LockerJune 27 – Open
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates:
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25: Shark Attack
Note: There is no Teen Night on July 4, as the libraries are closed for Independence Day.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
21jun1:00 p.m.International Snacks Taste Test
Event Details
Grades 6-12 are invited to Johnson Memorial Library on June 21 at 1PM for an International Snacks Taste Test (& a little friendly competition!). Try snacks from around the world,
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Grades 6-12 are invited to Johnson Memorial Library on June 21 at 1PM for an International Snacks Taste Test (& a little friendly competition!). Try snacks from around the world, then throw a dart at the map to mark where you think the snack comes from. Winner will receive a mini snack box! No registration needed. Available while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of JML.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
22jun10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Dragonfly Whisk Family Craft
Event Details
Registration is required! Register beginning May 24 on this page or by calling the library at 419-899-4343. Deadline to register is 5:00PM on June 19. Whisk your crew off on
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Registration is required! Register beginning May 24 on this page or by calling the library at 419-899-4343. Deadline to register is 5:00PM on June 19.
Whisk your crew off on a crafting adventure. Have your family (including at least one adult) join us at the Sherwood Branch Library on Saturday, June 22nd at 10:00 AM to repurpose an ordinary kitchen utensil into beautiful, colorful dragonfly art. All ages are welcome.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
22jun11:00 a.m.Model Airplane Madness
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Josh Wilson will return to Johnson Memorial Library on June 22 at 11AM to teach us how to build and decorate model planes. Free & open to all ages. No
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Josh Wilson will return to Johnson Memorial Library on June 22 at 11AM to teach us how to build and decorate model planes. Free & open to all ages. No registration needed.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
24junAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of
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This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of your library card while you are on vacation, at a weekend getaway, a day trip, or even a staycation. Then, email your selfie to tmlawson@defiancelibrary.org or share it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag @dplslibraries and you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for a gift card to Apache Dairy Bar. Contest takes place June 3 to July 27.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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24jun12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m.Summer Lunches this Week at Sherwood Branch
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, to anyone under age 18, or 18-21 with a disability. Stay and eat at the library, or grab a lunch and go.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
*No lunches will be available Thursday, July 4, due to library closure.
Time
(Monday) 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
24jun4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crochet for a Cause
Event Details
Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00PM as we crochet for a good cause! Blankets, worry worms, scarves,
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Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00PM as we crochet for a good cause! Blankets, worry worms, scarves, octopi and more. All skill levels welcome. No registration needed. Geared to grades 6-12. Dates are June 24, July 22, and Aug. 26.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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*Please note, this program takes place at Rotary Pavilion, not at the library.Join Johnson Memorial Library & Nature’s Nursery at Rotary Pavilion, 598 N. Bryan St., Hicksville, on June 25,
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*Please note, this program takes place at Rotary Pavilion, not at the library.
Join Johnson Memorial Library & Nature’s Nursery at Rotary Pavilion, 598 N. Bryan St., Hicksville, on June 25, 2024, at 10:30AM for a special presentation. Myths lead to misundersood animals–we’ll dispel some of these myths, and introduce you to some of our real animal pals. Free & open to all. No registration needed. Sponsored by Geenex Solar.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Rotary Pavilion
598 North Bryan St.
Organizer
27jun4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates: June 20 – Davey Jones’s LockerJune 27 – Open
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates:
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25: Shark Attack
Note: There is no Teen Night on July 4, as the libraries are closed for Independence Day.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
july
01julAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of
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This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of your library card while you are on vacation, at a weekend getaway, a day trip, or even a staycation. Then, email your selfie to tmlawson@defiancelibrary.org or share it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag @dplslibraries and you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for a gift card to Apache Dairy Bar. Contest takes place June 3 to July 27.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
01jul12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m.Summer Lunches this Week at Sherwood Branch
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, to anyone under age 18, or 18-21 with a disability. Stay and eat at the library, or grab a lunch and go.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
*No lunches will be available Thursday, July 4, due to library closure.
Time
(Monday) 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
02jul4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess ClubDPLS is closed for Independence Day.
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who
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Teens and adults are invited to Chess Club at Defiance Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month, from 4-6 p.m. in the Reading Room. We welcome beginners who want to learn, as well as seasoned players. A limited number of chess boards will be available, so bring your own if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
04jul4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Teen NightDPLS is closed July 4 for Independence Day.
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates: June 20 – Davey Jones’s LockerJune 27 – Open
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates:
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25: Shark Attack
Note: There is no Teen Night on July 4, as the libraries are closed for Independence Day.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08julAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of your library card while you are on vacation, at a weekend getaway, a day trip, or even a staycation. Then, email your selfie to tmlawson@defiancelibrary.org or share it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag @dplslibraries and you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for a gift card to Apache Dairy Bar. Contest takes place June 3 to July 27.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
08jul12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m.Summer Lunches this Week at Sherwood Branch
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, to anyone under age 18, or 18-21 with a disability. Stay and eat at the library, or grab a lunch and go.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
*No lunches will be available Thursday, July 4, due to library closure.
Time
(Monday) 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
09jul4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
Event Details
Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month for Fiber Arts Club (formerly Knit & Crochet Club). Bring your tatting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, or
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Visit the Defiance Public Library System MakerSpace on the second Tuesday of each month 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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
11jul4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates: June 20 – Davey Jones’s LockerJune 27 – Open
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates:
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25: Shark Attack
Note: There is no Teen Night on July 4, as the libraries are closed for Independence Day.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
15julAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of your library card while you are on vacation, at a weekend getaway, a day trip, or even a staycation. Then, email your selfie to tmlawson@defiancelibrary.org or share it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag @dplslibraries and you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for a gift card to Apache Dairy Bar. Contest takes place June 3 to July 27.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
15jul12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m.Summer Lunches this Week at Sherwood Branch
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, to anyone under age 18, or 18-21 with a disability. Stay and eat at the library, or grab a lunch and go.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
*No lunches will be available Thursday, July 4, due to library closure.
Time
(Monday) 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
15jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Fit to Be Dyed
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**You will need to bring your own white, 100% cotton, prewashed fabric item to tie-dye (can be shirt, socks, sweatshirt, etc.) If your item is not pre-washed, the
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**You will need to bring your own white, 100% cotton, prewashed fabric item to tie-dye (can be shirt, socks, sweatshirt, etc.) If your item is not pre-washed, the dye will run.
Registration is required! Register beginning June 14 on this page, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343. Deadline to register is 5:00PM on July 10.
We’re tie-dying at Sherwood Branch on Monday, July 15, from 1:00-2:00PM. All ages are welcome!
Time
(Monday) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
15jul4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crafterteens
Event Details
Crafterteens returns to the Defiance Public Library Teen Space this summer on the third Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00PM. Grades 6-12, join us for a new craft each month:June
Event Details
Crafterteens returns to the Defiance Public Library Teen Space this summer on the third Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00PM. Grades 6-12, join us for a new craft each month:
June 17 – Mushroom cross stitch
July 15 – Paracord bracelets and more
August 19 – Tiny terrariums
No registration needed!
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
18jul4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates: June 20 – Davey Jones’s LockerJune 27 – Open
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates:
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25: Shark Attack
Note: There is no Teen Night on July 4, as the libraries are closed for Independence Day.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
18jul5:00 p.m.Author Visit: Mindy McGinnis
Event Details
Author Mindy McGinnis will visit the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on July 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. to discuss and sign her newest book, “Under This Red Rock.”
Event Details
Author Mindy McGinnis will visit the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on July 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. to discuss and sign her newest book, “Under This Red Rock.” Event is free and open to ages 13+. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of DPL.
Early reviews of the book:
“Via a horror-tinged psychological thriller, McGinnis uses the lens of a whip-smart teen from a family with a history of mental illness to sensitively explore relevant themes. Striking a careful balance of dry humor and occasionally harrowing depictions of Neely’s mental health challenges, McGinnis delivers a compassionate and gripping read.” — Publisher’s Weekly
“McGinnis brings an enormous amount of compassion in her portrayal of Neely’s struggles, contextualizing them within her family’s history of mental health issues and eventually using them to more fully delineate Neely, her trauma, and her grief. Neely evokes a strange concoction of sympathy and repulsion, bringing an additional layer of complexity to a viciously taut whodunit.” — BCCB
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
22julAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of
Event Details
This year’s summer reading theme is adventure! Are you going on an adventure this summer? Share it with the Sherwood Branch Library. Simply take a selfie with the front of your library card while you are on vacation, at a weekend getaway, a day trip, or even a staycation. Then, email your selfie to tmlawson@defiancelibrary.org or share it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag @dplslibraries and you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing for a gift card to Apache Dairy Bar. Contest takes place June 3 to July 27.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Organizer
22jul12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m.Summer Lunches this Week at Sherwood Branch
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Event Details
Free summer lunches are returning to Sherwood Branch Library! Lunches will be available June 3-July 27, 2024, Mondays through Thursdays (no lunch on Fridays or July 4) from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the library, 117 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, to anyone under age 18, or 18-21 with a disability. Stay and eat at the library, or grab a lunch and go.
Thank you to our community sponsors!
*No lunches will be available Thursday, July 4, due to library closure.
Time
(Monday) 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
22jul4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Crochet for a Cause
Event Details
Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00PM as we crochet for a good cause! Blankets, worry worms, scarves,
Event Details
Join us in the Teen Space at Defiance Public Library on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00-6:00PM as we crochet for a good cause! Blankets, worry worms, scarves, octopi and more. All skill levels welcome. No registration needed. Geared to grades 6-12. Dates are June 24, July 22, and Aug. 26.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
25jul4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Teen Night
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates: June 20 – Davey Jones’s LockerJune 27 – Open
Event Details
Every Thursday from 4:00-6:00PM is Teen Night at Defiance Public Library! Join us for these special programs on the following dates:
June 20 – Davey Jones’s Locker
June 27 – Open Mic Night
July 11 – International Snacks Taste Test
July 18 – Mindy McGinnis
July 25: Shark Attack
Note: There is no Teen Night on July 4, as the libraries are closed for Independence Day.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
Event Details
Registration is required! Register beginning June 28 here, or by calling the library at 419-542-6200.Visit Johnson Memorial Library on July 26 at 11AM and brunch like Bilbo as we learn
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Registration is required! Register beginning June 28 here, or by calling the library at 419-542-6200.
Visit Johnson Memorial Library on July 26 at 11AM and brunch like Bilbo as we learn how to make a Hobbit-inspired dish. Dress like a hobbit, elf, wizard, or other Tolkien character, if you wish! Open to all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of JML.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio