Programs Adult (18+)
July
01julAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
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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
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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 [email protected] 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
July 1, 2024 All Day
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01jul10:00 a.m.31(jul 31)5:00 p.m.Adult Short Story Writing Contest
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Click here to read the complete rulesThe Adult Short Story Writing Contest is back! Submit an original story — 3,000-5,000 words or fewer — that epitomizes the
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The Adult Short Story Writing Contest is back! Submit an original story — 3,000-5,000 words or fewer — that epitomizes the theme “Adventure” for a chance to win. The winning submission will be published in the library’s September newsletter as well as printed in booklet form and distributed in our 3 library locations (Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville).
The contest is open to all adults 18+. Entries must be rated PG-13. Entries can be dropped off at Defiance Public Library, Sherwood Branch Library, or Johnson Memorial Library, or submitted via email to [email protected] between Monday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 31 at 5:00 p.m. The winner will be notified by Monday, Aug. 12.
Time
July 1, 2024 10:00 a.m. - July 31, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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01jul4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fix-it Clinic
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Have a small household appliance or electronic kids toy that is broken? If you can carry it in, we will help guide you through the repair on July 1 from
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Have a small household appliance or electronic kids toy that is broken? If you can carry it in, we will help guide you through the repair on July 1 from 4-7PM in the Defiance Public Library MakerSpace. Please bring any parts, manuals, or tools that came with the item if possible. Repair is not guaranteed, and the library is not responsible for any damages that may occur while attempting repair. Handy volunteers are needed! If you are able to help, please reach out to Cara at [email protected] or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
July 1, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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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
July 2, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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05jul11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.Historic Barns of Ohio
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Space is limited and registration is requred. Register using the form below or by calling 419-784-1456. Open to all ages.Robert Kroeger is an artist and writer, specializing in painting old
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Space is limited and registration is requred. Register using the form below or by calling 419-784-1456. Open to all ages.
Robert Kroeger is an artist and writer, specializing in painting old barns. His first book, Historic Barns of Ohio, features one barn from each of the state’s 88 counties. His second book, Round Barns of America, includes barns from around the country.
Kroeger will join us in the Nellie Gary Reading Room at Defiance Public Library on July 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to share barn stories and sign his book.
Time
July 5, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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06jul2:00 p.m.A Pirate's Craft for Me: Macrame (Virtual)
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Registration is closed for this program!Join Cara from the MakerSpace virtually/online on July 6 at 2:00PM and learn macrame! All ages are welcome.
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Join Cara from the MakerSpace virtually/online on July 6 at 2:00PM and learn macrame! All ages are welcome.
Time
July 6, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Location
Online
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08julAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
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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
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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 [email protected] 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
July 8, 2024 All Day
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08jul10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.Yoga on the Fort Grounds
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Registration is required. Register using the form below. Click here to register for the July 15 session instead! Join Twist It instructor Angie Hurd for
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Registration is required. Register using the form below. Click here to register for the July 15 session instead!
Join Twist It instructor Angie Hurd for an hour of yoga on the Fort Grounds outside Defiance Public Library on July 8 or 15 at 10AM. Please bring your own yoga mat. Open to adults 18+.
Time
July 8, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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08jul6:00 p.m.Paint PouringWaitlist is Open
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning July 1 on this page, or by calling the library at 419-782-1456. Art is an adventure, and what better way to experience
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning July 1 on this page, or by calling the library at 419-782-1456.
Art is an adventure, and what better way to experience that than with a paint pouring event? Every painting will be unique and fun to do with different shaped canvases. No experience necessary! July 8 at 6PM in the Nellie Gary Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. Open to adults 18+ only.
Time
July 8, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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09julAll DayTake & Make: Map Embroidery
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Mark the states you’ve visited with embroidery! Free map embroidery craft kits will be available to adults 18+ beginning July 9 at Defiance Public Library, while supplies last.
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Mark the states you’ve visited with embroidery! Free map embroidery craft kits will be available to adults 18+ beginning July 9 at Defiance Public Library, while supplies last.
Time
July 9, 2024 All Day
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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09jul4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
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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
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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 [email protected] or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
July 9, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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09jul6:00 p.m.A Visit with Cryptids of the Corn
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Crypids of the Corn is a podcast exploring the cryptids, UFOs, and conspiracy theories of the cornfields! On July 9 at 6 p.m., Defiance Public Library will welcome Justin England
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Crypids of the Corn is a podcast exploring the cryptids, UFOs, and conspiracy theories of the cornfields! On July 9 at 6 p.m., Defiance Public Library will welcome Justin England and Jay Wolbur of the podcast to discuss some of the most interesting mysteries they’ve encountered, some just a few cornfields away from Defiance. This presentation is geared to adults. No registration is needed.
Time
July 9, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10jul3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2024 (books are available for checkout at the library):
January 10: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa Lee
February 14: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
March 13: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
April 10: At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino
May 8: The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
June 12: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
July 10: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
August 14: The Maid by Nita Prose
September 11: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
October: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
November: Sharing a Book
December: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
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Time
July 10, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
11jul10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library.
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or [email protected]. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2024–
January 11 – The Last Flight by Julie Clark
February 8 – The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and the Last-Chance Journey across America by Elizabeth Letts
March 14 – The Last Green Valley by Mark T. Sullivan
April 11 – The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
May 9 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
June 13 – The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
July 18 – The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
August 8 – The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
September 12 – No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
October 10 – The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
November 14 – Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
December 12 – Homecoming by Kate Morton
Time
July 11, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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11jul6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or [email protected].
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
Thursday, December 14, 2023: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Thursday, January 11, 2024: Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge
Thursday, February 8, 2024: Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
Thursday, March 14, 2024: The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
Thursday, April 11, 2024: Alias Emma by Ava Glass
Thursday, May 9, 2024: Vanishing Edge by Claire Kells
Thursday, June 13, 2024: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Thursday, July 11, 2024: ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
Thursday, August 8, 2024: Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott
Thursday, September 12, 2024: Love You More by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, October 10, 2024: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Thursday, November 14, 2024: Stalking Ground by Margaret Mizushima
Thursday, December 12, 2024: When Christmas Comes by Andrew Klaven
Time
July 11, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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15julAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
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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
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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 [email protected] 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
July 15, 2024 All Day
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15jul10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.Yoga on the Fort Grounds
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Space is limited & registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling 419-782-1456. Join Twist It instructor Angie Hurd for an hour of yoga on the Fort Grounds
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Space is limited & registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling 419-782-1456.
Join Twist It instructor Angie Hurd for an hour of yoga on the Fort Grounds outside Defiance Public Library on July 8 or 15 at 10AM. Please bring your own yoga mat. Open to adults 18+.
Time
July 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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15jul5:00 p.m.A Pirate's Craft for Me: Macrame (DPL)
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning May 28 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/pirate-dpl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Visit the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning May 28 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/pirate-dpl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Visit the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library on July 15 at 5PM and learn macrame! All ages are welcome.
Time
July 15, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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15jul6:00 p.m.History Buffs Meeting
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**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones** Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related
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**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones**
Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related service projects? Join the Defiance History Buffs on the third Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library. Adults 18+. No registration needed.
Time
July 15, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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16jul10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
March: A book by any Irish author
April: Any book by Kristin Hannah
May: The theme is “war”
Time
July 16, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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18jul5:00 p.m.Author Visit: Mindy McGinnis
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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.”
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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
July 18, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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20jul11:00 a.m.Adventure Archives at DPL
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Hiking, camping and adventuring in the great outdoors is what the Youtube channel Adventure Archives is all about. They have documented all of their
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Hiking, camping and adventuring in the great outdoors is what the Youtube channel Adventure Archives is all about. They have documented all of their travels through the United States and across the globe. Robby, Andrew, Bryan and Thomas will share how they got started and what their sense of adventure has taught them! Click here to read more about Adventure Archives. Geared to adults. No registration needed.
Time
July 20, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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22julAll DayTake Your Library Card on Vacation Contest
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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
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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 [email protected] 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
July 22, 2024 All Day
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23jul5:00 p.m.A Pirate's Craft for Me: Macrame (SBL)
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning May 28 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/pirate-sbl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Visit Sherwood Branch Library on July 23
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning May 28 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/pirate-sbl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Visit Sherwood Branch Library on July 23 at 5PM and learn macrame! All ages are welcome.
Time
July 23, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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23jul6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
April – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
May – Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo
June – Transitions by Elodie Durand
Time
July 23, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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25jul10:30 a.m.Retirement You Can't Outlive
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Postema Insurance & Investments will visit Defiance Public Library on July 25 to offer a pair of free informational sessions: Retirement You Can’t Outlive beginning at 10:30AM, and Estate Planning
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Postema Insurance & Investments will visit Defiance Public Library on July 25 to offer a pair of free informational sessions: Retirement You Can’t Outlive beginning at 10:30AM, and Estate Planning beginning at 5PM in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. Free and open to all adults. No registration needed. Bring your questions for the professionals!
Time
July 25, 2024 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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Postema Insurance & Investments will visit Defiance Public Library on July 25 to offer a pair of free informational sessions: Retirement You Can’t Outlive beginning at 10:30AM, and Estate Planning
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Postema Insurance & Investments will visit Defiance Public Library on July 25 to offer a pair of free informational sessions: Retirement You Can’t Outlive beginning at 10:30AM, and Estate Planning beginning at 5PM in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. Free and open to all adults. No registration needed. Bring your questions for the professionals!
Time
July 25, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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26jul11:00 a.m.Elevenses *Cancelled*
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Time
July 26, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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29jul5:00 p.m.Decoupage Adventure (JML)
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning May 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/paste-jml) or by calling 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Stemming from the French word “decouper,” meaning to cut, this
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register beginning May 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/paste-jml) or by calling 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Stemming from the French word “decouper,” meaning to cut, this historic craft reached the height of its popularity in 17th & 18th century France. Experiment and learn the craft of decoupage in this free class July 29 at 5PM at Johnson Memorial Library, where supplies will be provided. Registration required. All ages welcome.
Time
July 29, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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30jul10:30 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, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27) No registration is needed. Book selections are geared to ages 13+. For more information call the library at 419-899-4343.
Time
July 30, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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30jul5:00 p.m.Nalbinding: Ancient Textile Craft (DPL)Waitlist is Open
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-dpl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-dpl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back to 10,000 years ago. Learn about this ancient craft that is the predecessor of knitting and crochet as you attempt a small piece of your own on July 30 at 5PM at Defiance Public Library. Supplies are provided, and all ages are welcome.
Time
July 30, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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August
03aug11:00 a.m.Bigfoot in Ohio
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DATE CHANGE: This program will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 11AM at Defiance Public Library. The Southeastern Ohio Bigfoot Society has investigated many areas of the state for
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DATE CHANGE: This program will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 11AM at Defiance Public Library.
The Southeastern Ohio Bigfoot Society has investigated many areas of the state for the existence of Bigfoot. They will share evidence and stories of their investigations on Saturday, August 3, beginning at 11:00AM at Defiance Public Library (in the Nellie Gary Reading Room). This presentation is free & open to all ages. No registration is needed.
Time
August 3, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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05aug5:00 p.m.Nalbinding: Ancient Textile Craft (JML)
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-jml) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-jml) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back to 10,000 years ago. Learn about this ancient craft that is the predecessor of knitting and crochet as you attempt a small piece of your own on August 5 at 5PM at Johnson Memorial Library. Supplies are provided, and all ages are welcome.
Time
August 5, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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06aug10:00 a.m.Take & Make: Sunflower Basket
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Bring a little summer into your living room with a one-of-a-kind sunflower basket! Take and make kits for adults 18+ will be available at Defiance Public Library (on the bookshelf
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Bring a little summer into your living room with a one-of-a-kind sunflower basket! Take and make kits for adults 18+ will be available at Defiance Public Library (on the bookshelf near the director’s office), beginning Aug. 6 and continuing while supplies last.
Time
August 6, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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06aug4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
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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
August 6, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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06aug5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Hicksville Writers' Group
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Love to write? Then this is the group for you! This writers’ group open to all ages. Receive feedback and help other writers with their work. There will be a
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Love to write? Then this is the group for you! This writers’ group open to all ages. Receive feedback and help other writers with their work. There will be a new prompt each month! Meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of each month (Aug. 6, Sept. 2, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3)from 5:00-6:30PM at Johnson Memorial Library. No registration is needed.
Time
August 6, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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06aug5:00 p.m.Nalbinding: Ancient Textile Craft (SBL)
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-sbl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-sbl) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back to 10,000 years ago. Learn about this ancient craft that is the predecessor of knitting and crochet as you attempt a small piece of your own on August 6 at 5PM at Sherwood Branch Library. Supplies are provided, and all ages are welcome.
Time
August 6, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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08aug10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library.
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Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or [email protected]. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2024–
January 11 – The Last Flight by Julie Clark
February 8 – The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and the Last-Chance Journey across America by Elizabeth Letts
March 14 – The Last Green Valley by Mark T. Sullivan
April 11 – The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
May 9 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
June 13 – The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
July 18 – The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
August 8 – The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
September 12 – No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
October 10 – The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
November 14 – Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
December 12 – Homecoming by Kate Morton
Time
August 8, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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08aug6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or [email protected].
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
Thursday, December 14, 2023: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Thursday, January 11, 2024: Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge
Thursday, February 8, 2024: Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
Thursday, March 14, 2024: The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
Thursday, April 11, 2024: Alias Emma by Ava Glass
Thursday, May 9, 2024: Vanishing Edge by Claire Kells
Thursday, June 13, 2024: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Thursday, July 11, 2024: ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
Thursday, August 8, 2024: Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott
Thursday, September 12, 2024: Love You More by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, October 10, 2024: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Thursday, November 14, 2024: Stalking Ground by Margaret Mizushima
Thursday, December 12, 2024: When Christmas Comes by Andrew Klaven
Time
August 8, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10aug2:00 p.m.Nalbinding: Ancient Textile Craft (Virtual)
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-virtual) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Deadline to register is 5PM on August
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 1 on this page (defiancelibrary.org/nal-virtual) or by calling Cara at 419-782-1456 ext. 1108. Deadline to register is 5PM on August 5.
The oldest known piece of Nalbinding dates back to 10,000 years ago. Learn about this ancient craft that is the predecessor of knitting and crochet as you attempt a small piece of your own during this virtual/online class on August 10 at 2PM. Supplies are provided (indicate at registration where you’d like to pick them up), and all ages are welcome.
Time
August 10, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Location
Online
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12aug1:00 p.m.Charlie Cart: Rock, Paper, Chopsticks
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 15 on this page or by calling 419-542-6200. Deadline to register is Aug. 9. On Aug. 12 at 1PM at
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning July 15 on this page or by calling 419-542-6200. Deadline to register is Aug. 9.
On Aug. 12 at 1PM at Johnson Memorial Library, we will learn how to make tanghulu (Chinese candied fruit) with the Charlie cart, make origami paper cranes, and learn how to use chopsticks and test your skills! Open to tweens, teens, and adults.
Time
August 12, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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13aug4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
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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
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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 [email protected] or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
August 13, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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14aug3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
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Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2024 (books are available for checkout at the library):
January 10: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa Lee
February 14: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
March 13: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
April 10: At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino
May 8: The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
June 12: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
July 10: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
August 14: The Maid by Nita Prose
September 11: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
October: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
November: Sharing a Book
December: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
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Time
August 14, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
15aug5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.Breastfeeding 101
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Melinda Kuhlman, Defiance WIC Director, will be providing tips and guidance for improving the breastfeeding experience for both mother and baby on August 15 from 5:30-6:30PM at Defiance Public Library
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Melinda Kuhlman, Defiance WIC Director, will be providing tips and guidance for improving the breastfeeding experience for both mother and baby on August 15 from 5:30-6:30PM at Defiance Public Library (in the Nellie Gary Reading Room). This free program is open to all adults. No registration is needed.
Time
August 15, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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19aug6:00 p.m.History Buffs Meeting
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**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones** Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related
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**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones**
Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related service projects? Join the Defiance History Buffs on the third Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library. Adults 18+. No registration needed.
Time
August 19, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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20aug10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
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The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
March: A book by any Irish author
April: Any book by Kristin Hannah
May: The theme is “war”
Time
August 20, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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27aug10:30 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, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27) No registration is needed. Book selections are geared to ages 13+. For more information call the library at 419-899-4343.
Time
August 27, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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27aug6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
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Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
April – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
May – Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo
June – Transitions by Elodie Durand
Time
August 27, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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29aug6:00 p.m.Fall Lawn Fundamentals with Kyle Verhoff
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Kyle Verhoff of the Defiance County OSU Extension Office will visit Defiance Public Library’s Nellie Gary Reading Room on Aug. 29 at 6:00PM to discuss fall lawn fundamentals, including a
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Kyle Verhoff of the Defiance County OSU Extension Office will visit Defiance Public Library’s Nellie Gary Reading Room on Aug. 29 at 6:00PM to discuss fall lawn fundamentals, including a basic overview of home lawn care and the specific steps needed in the fall season and in preparation for winter. This program is free and open to all adults. No registration is needed.
Time
August 29, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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September
03sep4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
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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
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
September 3, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03sep5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Hicksville Writers' Group
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Love to write? Then this is the group for you! This writers’ group open to all ages. Receive feedback and help other writers with their work. There will be a
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Love to write? Then this is the group for you! This writers’ group open to all ages. Receive feedback and help other writers with their work. There will be a new prompt each month! Meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of each month (Aug. 6, Sept. 2, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3)from 5:00-6:30PM at Johnson Memorial Library. No registration is needed.
Time
September 3, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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10sep10:00 a.m.Take & Make: Apple Treat Boxes
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Create an apple treat box with a take-and-make kit for adults, available at Defiance Public Library (on the bookshelf near the director’s office) beginning Sept. 10 and continuing while supplies
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Create an apple treat box with a take-and-make kit for adults, available at Defiance Public Library (on the bookshelf near the director’s office) beginning Sept. 10 and continuing while supplies last!
Time
September 10, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10sep3:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Building Foundations of Caregiving
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Registration is required. To register, use the form below, or call 419-782-1456. Please register separately for each session you plan to attend. This is the first program in the “Empowered
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Registration is required. To register, use the form below, or call 419-782-1456. Please register separately for each session you plan to attend.
This is the first program in the “Empowered Caregiver” 5-part series taking place on the second Tuesday of each month at 3PM at Defiance Public Library.
Marybeth Torsell of the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will visit Defiance Public Library Sept. 10 at 3PM to present “Building Foundations of Caregiving.” Explore the role of a caregiver and the changes they may experience. This program will explain the importance of building a support team and managing caregiver stress. Open to all adults.
Additional programs in this series (click the links to register):
Oct. 8 – Supporting Independence
Nov. 12 – Communicating Effectively
Dec. 10 – Responding to Dementia-related Behaviors
Jan. 14 – Exploring Care and Support Services
Time
September 10, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10sep4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
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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
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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 [email protected] or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
September 10, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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11sep3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2024 (books are available for checkout at the library):
January 10: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa Lee
February 14: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
March 13: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
April 10: At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino
May 8: The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
June 12: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
July 10: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
August 14: The Maid by Nita Prose
September 11: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
October: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
November: Sharing a Book
December: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
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Time
September 11, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
12sep10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library.
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or [email protected]. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2024–
January 11 – The Last Flight by Julie Clark
February 8 – The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and the Last-Chance Journey across America by Elizabeth Letts
March 14 – The Last Green Valley by Mark T. Sullivan
April 11 – The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
May 9 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
June 13 – The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
July 18 – The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
August 8 – The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
September 12 – No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
October 10 – The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
November 14 – Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
December 12 – Homecoming by Kate Morton
Time
September 12, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
12sep6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
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Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or [email protected].
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
Thursday, December 14, 2023: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Thursday, January 11, 2024: Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge
Thursday, February 8, 2024: Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
Thursday, March 14, 2024: The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
Thursday, April 11, 2024: Alias Emma by Ava Glass
Thursday, May 9, 2024: Vanishing Edge by Claire Kells
Thursday, June 13, 2024: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Thursday, July 11, 2024: ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
Thursday, August 8, 2024: Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott
Thursday, September 12, 2024: Love You More by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, October 10, 2024: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Thursday, November 14, 2024: Stalking Ground by Margaret Mizushima
Thursday, December 12, 2024: When Christmas Comes by Andrew Klaven
Time
September 12, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
16sep6:00 p.m.History Buffs Meeting
Event Details
**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones** Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related
Event Details
**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones**
Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related service projects? Join the Defiance History Buffs on the third Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library. Adults 18+. No registration needed.
Time
September 16, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
17sep10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
March: A book by any Irish author
April: Any book by Kristin Hannah
May: The theme is “war”
Time
September 17, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
19sep6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Sourdough 101
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning Aug. 22 on this page, or by calling 419-782-1456. Deadline to register is Thursday, Sept. 12. Join us at Defiance Public
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning Aug. 22 on this page, or by calling 419-782-1456. Deadline to register is Thursday, Sept. 12.
Join us at Defiance Public Library on Sept. 19 from 6:00-6:30PM for Sourdough 101 in the Nellie Gary Reading Room! The history of sourdough as a leavener dates back thousands of years. It’s not just for bread though, it can be used for pancakes, crackers, cookies and more! Join us for a tutorial on how to get one started! This class will be safe for those who are gluten free as well as dairy free and vegan. Free and open to all adults.
There will be another session on Sept. 26. Click here to register for that date instead!
Time
September 19, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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23sep6:00 p.m.Swoon Society Book Club
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Welcome to DPL’s romance book club for adults 18+, Swoon Society! Open to all devotees of romance and happily-ever-afters. We will read widely in the genre, focusing on diverse voices
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Welcome to DPL’s romance book club for adults 18+, Swoon Society! Open to all devotees of romance and happily-ever-afters. We will read widely in the genre, focusing on diverse voices and including every kind of love story. Be prepared to feel the love and expand your heart! The club meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library.
Here’s what we’ll be reading:
September – The Plus One by Mazey Eddings
October – Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
November – Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
December – A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Time
September 23, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
24sep6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
April – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
May – Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo
June – Transitions by Elodie Durand
Time
September 24, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
26sep6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Sourdough 101
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning Aug. 22 on this page, or by calling 419-782-1456. Deadline to register is Thursday, Sept. 19. Join us at Defiance Public
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register beginning Aug. 22 on this page, or by calling 419-782-1456. Deadline to register is Thursday, Sept. 19.
Join us at Defiance Public Library on Sept. 26 from 6:00-6:30PM for Sourdough 101 in the Nellie Gary Reading Room! The history of sourdough as a leavener dates back thousands of years. It’s not just for bread though, it can be used for pancakes, crackers, cookies and more! Join us for a tutorial on how to get one started! This class will be safe for those who are gluten free as well as dairy free and vegan. Free and open to all adults.
Time
September 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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October
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Enjoy 31 days of drawing! All ages are invited to participate in Artober, taking place at Defiance Public Library Oct. 1-31. Pick up at prompt sheet at Defiance Public Library
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Enjoy 31 days of drawing! All ages are invited to participate in Artober, taking place at Defiance Public Library Oct. 1-31. Pick up at prompt sheet at Defiance Public Library (prompts are library-themed). Then, share them with @dplslibraries on Facebook, Instagram, or X using the hashtag #dplsartober2024 or drop off your drawings at the library so we can display them!
Time
Month Long Event (October)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
01oct4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Chess Club
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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
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
October 1, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
01oct5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Hicksville Writers' Group
Event Details
Love to write? Then this is the group for you! This writers’ group open to all ages. Receive feedback and help other writers with their work. There will be a
Event Details
Love to write? Then this is the group for you! This writers’ group open to all ages. Receive feedback and help other writers with their work. There will be a new prompt each month! Meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of each month (Aug. 6, Sept. 2, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3)from 5:00-6:30PM at Johnson Memorial Library. No registration is needed.
Time
October 1, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
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It’s time for chocolate covered broccoli! Kathy Minck from Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio will visit Defiance Public Library on Oct. 3 from 5:30-6:30PM to discuss with parents how to
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It’s time for chocolate covered broccoli! Kathy Minck from Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio will visit Defiance Public Library on Oct. 3 from 5:30-6:30PM to discuss with parents how to talk about the tough topic of teen substance abuse prevention in a way that teens will enjoy and remember. She will include evidence-based methods that parents can implement to approach their teens and discuss trends in teen exposure to harmful substances. Free and open to all adults. No registration is needed.
Time
October 3, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07oct6:00 p.m.Roadmap to Coverage
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Katarina Wilcox of Toledo/Lucas County CareNet will visit Defiance Public Library’s Nellie Gary Reading Room on Oct. 7 at 6:00PM to provide free assistance with accessing and enrolling in the
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Katarina Wilcox of Toledo/Lucas County CareNet will visit Defiance Public Library’s Nellie Gary Reading Room on Oct. 7 at 6:00PM to provide free assistance with accessing and enrolling in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace and Ohio Medicaid health plans. Open to all adults. No registration is needed.
Time
October 7, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08oct3:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Supporting Independence
Event Details
Registration is required. To register, use the form below, or call 419-782-1456. Please register separately using the links below for each session you plan to attend. This is the second
Event Details
Registration is required. To register, use the form below, or call 419-782-1456. Please register separately using the links below for each session you plan to attend.
This is the second program in the “Empowered Caregiver” 5-part series taking place on the second Tuesday of each month at 3PM at Defiance Public Library.
Marybeth Torsell of the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will visit Defiance Public Library on Oct. 8 at 3PM to present “Supporting Independence.” This program focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support, and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.
Additional programs in this series (click the links to register):
Sept. 10 – Building Foundations of Caregiving
Nov. 12 – Communicating Effectively
Dec. 10 – Responding to Dementia-related Behaviors
Jan. 14 – Exploring Care and Support Services
Time
October 8, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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08oct4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Fiber Arts Club
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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
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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 [email protected] or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
October 8, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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Join the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library at Iron Horse Brews, 101 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, on October 8 for Trivia on Tap. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and
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Join the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library at Iron Horse Brews, 101 N. Harrison St., Sherwood, on October 8 for Trivia on Tap. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the trivia begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $10/person at the door to play, with proceeds benefitting Sherwood Branch Library. Register a team of up to 6 players by calling 419-899-4343. Walk-ins are also welcome. (Full food and drink menu will be available for purchase.)
Time
October 8, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Organizer
09oct3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2024 (books are available for checkout at the library):
January 10: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa Lee
February 14: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
March 13: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
April 10: At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino
May 8: The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
June 12: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
July 10: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
August 14: The Maid by Nita Prose
September 11: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
October: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
November: Sharing a Book
December: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
![](https://www.defiancelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hooked-on-Books-2.png)
Time
October 9, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
10oct10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library.
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or [email protected]. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2024–
January 11 – The Last Flight by Julie Clark
February 8 – The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and the Last-Chance Journey across America by Elizabeth Letts
March 14 – The Last Green Valley by Mark T. Sullivan
April 11 – The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
May 9 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
June 13 – The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
July 18 – The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
August 8 – The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
September 12 – No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
October 10 – The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
November 14 – Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
December 12 – Homecoming by Kate Morton
Time
October 10, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10oct6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or [email protected].
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
Thursday, December 14, 2023: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Thursday, January 11, 2024: Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge
Thursday, February 8, 2024: Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
Thursday, March 14, 2024: The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
Thursday, April 11, 2024: Alias Emma by Ava Glass
Thursday, May 9, 2024: Vanishing Edge by Claire Kells
Thursday, June 13, 2024: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Thursday, July 11, 2024: ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
Thursday, August 8, 2024: Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott
Thursday, September 12, 2024: Love You More by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, October 10, 2024: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Thursday, November 14, 2024: Stalking Ground by Margaret Mizushima
Thursday, December 12, 2024: When Christmas Comes by Andrew Klaven
Time
October 10, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
12oct11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Roadmap to Coverage with Toledo Lucas County Care Net
Event Details
Katarina Willcox will be on hand at Hicksville’s Johnson Memorial Library on Oct. 12 from 11:00AM-noon to answer questions about Medicaid and the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. This program is
Event Details
Katarina Willcox will be on hand at Hicksville’s Johnson Memorial Library on Oct. 12 from 11:00AM-noon to answer questions about Medicaid and the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. This program is free and open to all adults. No registration is needed.
Time
October 12, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
15oct10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
March: A book by any Irish author
April: Any book by Kristin Hannah
May: The theme is “war”
Time
October 15, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
21oct6:00 p.m.History Buffs Meeting
Event Details
**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones** Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related
Event Details
**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones**
Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related service projects? Join the Defiance History Buffs on the third Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library. Adults 18+. No registration needed.
Time
October 21, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
22oct6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
April – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
May – Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo
June – Transitions by Elodie Durand
Time
October 22, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
28oct6:00 p.m.Swoon Society Book Club
Event Details
Welcome to DPL’s romance book club for adults 18+, Swoon Society! Open to all devotees of romance and happily-ever-afters. We will read widely in the genre, focusing on diverse voices
Event Details
Welcome to DPL’s romance book club for adults 18+, Swoon Society! Open to all devotees of romance and happily-ever-afters. We will read widely in the genre, focusing on diverse voices and including every kind of love story. Be prepared to feel the love and expand your heart! The club meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library.
Here’s what we’ll be reading:
September – The Plus One by Mazey Eddings
October – Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
November – Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
December – A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Time
October 28, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
November
05nov4:00 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
November 5, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
05nov5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Hicksville Writers' Group
Event Details
Love to write? Then this is the group for you! This writers’ group open to all ages. Receive feedback and help other writers with their work. There will be a
Event Details
Love to write? Then this is the group for you! This writers’ group open to all ages. Receive feedback and help other writers with their work. There will be a new prompt each month! Meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of each month (Aug. 6, Sept. 2, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3)from 5:00-6:30PM at Johnson Memorial Library. No registration is needed.
Time
November 5, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
12nov3:00 p.m.Alzheimer's Series: Communicating Effectively
Event Details
Registration is required. To register, use the form below, or call 419-782-1456. Please register separately using the links below for each session you plan to attend. This is the third
Event Details
Registration is required. To register, use the form below, or call 419-782-1456. Please register separately using the links below for each session you plan to attend.
This is the third program in the “Empowered Caregiver” 5-part series taking place on the second Tuesday of each month at 3PM at Defiance Public Library.
Marybeth Torsell of the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will visit Defiance Public Library on Nov. 12 at 3PM to present “Communicating Effectively.” This program teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends, and health care professionals.
Additional programs in this series (click the links to register):
Sept. 10 – Building Foundations of Caregiving
Oct. 8 – Supporting Independence
Dec. 10 – Responding to Dementia-related Behaviors
Jan. 14 – Exploring Care and Support Services
Time
November 12, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
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Please let us know if you can make it to the event.
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12nov4:00 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 [email protected] or 419-782-1456 ext. 1108.
Time
November 12, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
13nov3:00 p.m.Bookworms Book Club (SBL)
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library.
Event Details
Sherwood Branch Library’s Bookworms Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m, in the Justin F. Coressel Community Room, adjacent to the Sherwood Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information, call 419-899-4343.
Here’s what we’re reading in 2024 (books are available for checkout at the library):
January 10: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa Lee
February 14: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
March 13: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
April 10: At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino
May 8: The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain
June 12: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
July 10: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
August 14: The Maid by Nita Prose
September 11: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
October: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
November: Sharing a Book
December: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
![](https://www.defiancelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hooked-on-Books-2.png)
Time
November 13, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
14nov10:00 a.m.Readers' Circle Book Club
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library.
Event Details
Readers’ Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month (exception in July, when we will meet on 7/18) in the Reading Room at Defiance Public Library. This group covers a wide variety of reading, including nonfiction, classic literature, and recent best-sellers. For more information, contact Renee at 419-782-1456 or [email protected]. New members welcome. Adult 18+
Copies of each book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library.
–What we’re reading in 2024–
January 11 – The Last Flight by Julie Clark
February 8 – The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and the Last-Chance Journey across America by Elizabeth Letts
March 14 – The Last Green Valley by Mark T. Sullivan
April 11 – The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
May 9 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
June 13 – The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
July 18 – The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons
August 8 – The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
September 12 – No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
October 10 – The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
November 14 – Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
December 12 – Homecoming by Kate Morton
Time
November 14, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
14nov6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.Mysteries & More Book Club
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The
Event Details
Are you into police procedurals? Gritty detective stories? Or maybe a nice, cozy mystery is more your speed. Mysteries + More book club explores all types of mystery novels. The group meets at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month at Defiance Public Library.
Gail Rutherford leads a lively discussion of the month’s pick. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact Gail at 419-782-1456 ext. 1306 or [email protected].
Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout at Defiance Public Library’s main desk.
-What we’re discussing-
Thursday, December 14, 2023: 19th Christmas by James Patterson
Thursday, January 11, 2024: Murder at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge
Thursday, February 8, 2024: Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
Thursday, March 14, 2024: The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
Thursday, April 11, 2024: Alias Emma by Ava Glass
Thursday, May 9, 2024: Vanishing Edge by Claire Kells
Thursday, June 13, 2024: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Thursday, July 11, 2024: ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
Thursday, August 8, 2024: Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott
Thursday, September 12, 2024: Love You More by Lisa Gardner
Thursday, October 10, 2024: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Thursday, November 14, 2024: Stalking Ground by Margaret Mizushima
Thursday, December 12, 2024: When Christmas Comes by Andrew Klaven
Time
November 14, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
18nov6:00 p.m.History Buffs Meeting
Event Details
**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones** Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related
Event Details
**June meeting will take place June 26 at 10:30AM at Riverside Cemetery, where we will be cleaning headstones**
Are you passionate about our local history? Interested in taking part in related service projects? Join the Defiance History Buffs on the third Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library. Adults 18+. No registration needed.
Time
November 18, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
19nov10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Hooked on Books Book Club
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available
Event Details
The Hooked on Books Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Memorial Library, 116 W. High St., Hicksville. Books are available for checkout at the library. Coffee & light snacks are provided, and all adults are welcome!
Here’s what we’ll be reading & discussing:
March: A book by any Irish author
April: Any book by Kristin Hannah
May: The theme is “war”
Time
November 19, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
25nov6:00 p.m.Swoon Society Book Club
Event Details
Welcome to DPL’s romance book club for adults 18+, Swoon Society! Open to all devotees of romance and happily-ever-afters. We will read widely in the genre, focusing on diverse voices
Event Details
Welcome to DPL’s romance book club for adults 18+, Swoon Society! Open to all devotees of romance and happily-ever-afters. We will read widely in the genre, focusing on diverse voices and including every kind of love story. Be prepared to feel the love and expand your heart! The club meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6PM at Defiance Public Library.
Here’s what we’ll be reading:
September – The Plus One by Mazey Eddings
October – Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan
November – Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
December – A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Time
November 25, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
26nov6:00 p.m.Pride & No Prejudice (LGBTQIA+ book club)
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room
Event Details
Pride & No Prejudice is an LGBTQIA+-friendly, patron-led book club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Defiance Public Library (in the Reading Room or outdoors, depending on weather).
Anyone 18+ is welcome to join the group, which seeks diversity, inclusion, and representation in the written word.
What we’re reading next:
April – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
May – Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo
June – Transitions by Elodie Durand
Time
November 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.