Programs All Ages
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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01jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Play Doh Hour
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Come and create your masterpieces with Play Doh! Play Doh hour is taking place July 1, 3, 16, and 23 at 1:00pm at the Sherwood Branch Library. Open to all
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Come and create your masterpieces with Play Doh! Play Doh hour is taking place July 1, 3, 16, and 23 at 1:00pm at the Sherwood Branch Library. Open to all ages that love to squish and sculpt with Play Doh! No registration needed.
Time
July 1, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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01jul4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.Messtival
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All ages are invited to Defiance Public Library (in the tent on the Fort Grounds) for a Messtival on July 1 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Come make a mess you wouldn’t
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All ages are invited to Defiance Public Library (in the tent on the Fort Grounds) for a Messtival on July 1 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Come make a mess you wouldn’t be allowed to make at home! Dress to get messy. No registration needed. Attendees will receive a special COSI (Center of Science & Industry) box containing a water experiment & a ticket to COSI, while supplies last.
Time
July 1, 2024 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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02jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Board Game Fun
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Beginner’s luck or totally mastered? Try your hand at a selection of board games at the Sherwood Branch Library, right after lunch at 1:00pm on July 2 and 25. Open
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Beginner’s luck or totally mastered? Try your hand at a selection of board games at the Sherwood Branch Library, right after lunch at 1:00pm on July 2 and 25. Open to board game lovers of all ages! No registration needed.
Time
July 2, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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02jul4:30 p.m.Camp Fire Safety & More Camp Songs
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Join us at the Defiance Public Library (in the tent on the Fort Grounds) on July 2 at 4:30PM as Teresa Johnson, 4-H Youth Development Educator, returns to share MORE
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Join us at the Defiance Public Library (in the tent on the Fort Grounds) on July 2 at 4:30PM as Teresa Johnson, 4-H Youth Development Educator, returns to share MORE camp songs, as well as to discuss campfire safety. Free & open to all ages. No registration needed.
Time
July 2, 2024 4:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03jul10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Where in the World? Wednesdays
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library every Wednesday during open hours from June 5 to July 24 and guess where in the world our mystery food of the week comes from. A
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library every Wednesday during open hours from June 5 to July 24 and guess where in the world our mystery food of the week comes from. A prize winner will be chosen weekly from the correct answers. All ages are welcome to play!
Time
July 3, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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03jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Play Doh Hour
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Come and create your masterpieces with Play Doh! Play Doh hour is taking place July 1, 3, 16, and 23 at 1:00pm at the Sherwood Branch Library. Open to all
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Come and create your masterpieces with Play Doh! Play Doh hour is taking place July 1, 3, 16, and 23 at 1:00pm at the Sherwood Branch Library. Open to all ages that love to squish and sculpt with Play Doh! No registration needed.
Time
July 3, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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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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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.
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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08jul1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.Lego Fun
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library for Lego Fun on the following dates:May 21 from 4:00-6:00 PM *Please note the different time*June 10 from 1:00-3:00 PMJuly 8 from 1:00-3:00 PMAugust
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library for Lego Fun on the following dates:
May 21 from 4:00-6:00 PM *Please note the different time*
June 10 from 1:00-3:00 PM
July 8 from 1:00-3:00 PM
August 12 from 1:00-3:00 PM
All ages welcome. No registration needed.
Time
July 8, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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08jul6:00 p.m.The Rain Came Down: Let's Explore Clouds, Rain, & Weather
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Wendy Baker, education and outreach coordinator for the Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District, will visit the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds on July 8 at 6PM to
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Wendy Baker, education and outreach coordinator for the Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District, will visit the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds on July 8 at 6PM to teach us all about how clouds form. We’ll learn about different cloud types, and what they tell us about the weather. We’ll use our senses and imaginations to look at rain and weather in a whole new way as we listed to its music. Make and take your own rain music maker too!
This free family event is open to all ages. No registration is needed.
Time
July 8, 2024 6:00 p.m.
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.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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10jul10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Where in the World? Wednesdays
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library every Wednesday during open hours from June 5 to July 24 and guess where in the world our mystery food of the week comes from. A
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library every Wednesday during open hours from June 5 to July 24 and guess where in the world our mystery food of the week comes from. A prize winner will be chosen weekly from the correct answers. All ages are welcome to play!
Time
July 10, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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12jul10:30 a.m.Farm Animal Adventure
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Meet and learn about various farm animals courtesy of the Zeedyk family on July 12 at 10:30AM in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds at Defiance Public Library.
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Meet and learn about various farm animals courtesy of the Zeedyk family on July 12 at 10:30AM in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds at Defiance Public Library. All are welcome to attend, and no registration is needed.
Time
July 12, 2024 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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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15jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Fit to Be DyedWaitlist is Open
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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
July 15, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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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.Toledo Children's Theatre Workshop presents: Twinkle, Twinkle
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Join us in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds on July 15 at 6PM as the Toledo Children’s Theatre Workshop presents: Twinkle, Twinkle! This family event is free
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Join us in the Summer Reading Tent on the Fort Grounds on July 15 at 6PM as the Toledo Children’s Theatre Workshop presents: Twinkle, Twinkle! This family event is free and open to all, sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public Library. No registration is needed.
Time
July 15, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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16jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Play Doh Hour
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Come and create your masterpieces with Play Doh! Play Doh hour is taking place July 1, 3, 16, and 23 at 1:00pm at the Sherwood Branch Library. Open to all
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Come and create your masterpieces with Play Doh! Play Doh hour is taking place July 1, 3, 16, and 23 at 1:00pm at the Sherwood Branch Library. Open to all ages that love to squish and sculpt with Play Doh! No registration needed.
Time
July 16, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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17jul10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Where in the World? Wednesdays
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library every Wednesday during open hours from June 5 to July 24 and guess where in the world our mystery food of the week comes from. A
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library every Wednesday during open hours from June 5 to July 24 and guess where in the world our mystery food of the week comes from. A prize winner will be chosen weekly from the correct answers. All ages are welcome to play!
Time
July 17, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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17jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Explore Lily Creek Farms
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library on Wednesday, July 17 from 1:00-2:00PM to explore all that Lily Creek Farms has to offer. Learn about their mini pony, mini donkey, pig,
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library on Wednesday, July 17 from 1:00-2:00PM to explore all that Lily Creek Farms has to offer. Learn about their mini pony, mini donkey, pig, and more! Free & open to all, sponsored by the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library. No registration needed.
Time
July 17, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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19jul5:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.Family Fort Night
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Time
July 19, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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20jul10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Perler Party
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Join us for a Perler Party at Sherwood Branch Library on the following dates from 10:00 a.m.-noon: May 25, June 8, July 20, and Aug. 10. All ages are welcome
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Join us for a Perler Party at Sherwood Branch Library on the following dates from 10:00 a.m.-noon: May 25, June 8, July 20, and Aug. 10. All ages are welcome to come visit the library and craft with perler beads. No registration is needed.
Time
July 20, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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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.
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July 22, 2024 All Day
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22jul10:30 a.m.There & Back Again
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Please note, this event takes place off-site at the Hicksville Walking Trail, not at the library! Meet us at the Hicksville Walking Trail on July 22 at 10:30AM for a
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Please note, this event takes place off-site at the Hicksville Walking Trail, not at the library!
Meet us at the Hicksville Walking Trail on July 22 at 10:30AM for a Hobbit-inspired fantasy scavenger hunt for all ages. No registration needed. Thank you to the Hicksville Trail Association for granting us use of the trail!
Time
July 22, 2024 10:30 a.m.
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22jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Painted Rock Photo Holder Romp
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Want a place to display pictures of your summer adventures? Bring your family, a group of friends, or just yourself to Sherwood Branch Library on Mon, July 22nd at 1:00-2:00
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Want a place to display pictures of your summer adventures? Bring your family, a group of friends, or just yourself to Sherwood Branch Library on Mon, July 22nd at 1:00-2:00 PM to create a painted rock photo holder. Smiling faces on photos not included! Open to families and kids of all ages. No registration needed. Available while supplies last.
Time
July 22, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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22jul6:00 p.m.Roz Puppets Presents: The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest
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Roz Puppets returns to the Summer Reading Tent at Defiance Public Library on July 22 at 6:00PM to present “The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest,” free & open to all, sponsored
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Roz Puppets returns to the Summer Reading Tent at Defiance Public Library on July 22 at 6:00PM to present “The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest,” free & open to all, sponsored by the Friends of Defiance Public Library.
This is an original tale about a little mouse who sets off on a grand adventure into a mysterious woodland realm that everyone seems to avoid. Why does he go into the forest? To find food, of course! But why does everyone else avoid going? Are the stories true? What mystery awaits our brave little mouse? Find out in this fun adventure story!
Time
July 22, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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23jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Play Doh Hour
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Come and create your masterpieces with Play Doh! Play Doh hour is taking place July 1, 3, 16, and 23 at 1:00pm at the Sherwood Branch Library. Open to all
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Come and create your masterpieces with Play Doh! Play Doh hour is taking place July 1, 3, 16, and 23 at 1:00pm at the Sherwood Branch Library. Open to all ages that love to squish and sculpt with Play Doh! No registration needed.
Time
July 23, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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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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24jul10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Where in the World? Wednesdays
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library every Wednesday during open hours from June 5 to July 24 and guess where in the world our mystery food of the week comes from. A
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Visit Sherwood Branch Library every Wednesday during open hours from June 5 to July 24 and guess where in the world our mystery food of the week comes from. A prize winner will be chosen weekly from the correct answers. All ages are welcome to play!
Time
July 24, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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Get up close and personal with some farm animals on July 25 at 10AM at Sherwood Branch Library, courtesy of the Zeedyk family! Everyone is welcome, and no registration is
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Get up close and personal with some farm animals on July 25 at 10AM at Sherwood Branch Library, courtesy of the Zeedyk family! Everyone is welcome, and no registration is needed.
Time
July 25, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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25jul1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Board Game Fun
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Beginner’s luck or totally mastered? Try your hand at a selection of board games at the Sherwood Branch Library, right after lunch at 1:00pm on July 2 and 25. Open
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Beginner’s luck or totally mastered? Try your hand at a selection of board games at the Sherwood Branch Library, right after lunch at 1:00pm on July 2 and 25. Open to board game lovers of all ages! No registration needed.
Time
July 25, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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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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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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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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07aug1:00 p.m.Card Games Party
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Get out of the heat to play a variety of card games ranging from Go Fish to Happy Salmon. Enjoy some light refreshments while you play! August 7 at 1PM
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Get out of the heat to play a variety of card games ranging from Go Fish to Happy Salmon. Enjoy some light refreshments while you play! August 7 at 1PM at Johnson Memorial Lirbary. All ages welcome. No registration needed.
Card games available: UNO, Blink, War, Monopoly Deal, Spoons, Go Fish, Happy Salmon, Battleship Card game, Skip-Bo, Old Maid, Phase 10.
Time
August 7, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
10aug10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Perler Party
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Join us for a Perler Party at Sherwood Branch Library on the following dates from 10:00 a.m.-noon: May 25, June 8, July 20, and Aug. 10. All ages are welcome
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Join us for a Perler Party at Sherwood Branch Library on the following dates from 10:00 a.m.-noon: May 25, June 8, July 20, and Aug. 10. All ages are welcome to come visit the library and craft with perler beads. No registration is needed.
Time
August 10, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
10aug2:00 p.m.Nalbinding: Ancient Textile Craft (Virtual)
Event Details
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.3:00 p.m.Lego Fun
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library for Lego Fun on the following dates:May 21 from 4:00-6:00 PM *Please note the different time*June 10 from 1:00-3:00 PMJuly 8 from 1:00-3:00 PMAugust
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library for Lego Fun on the following dates:
May 21 from 4:00-6:00 PM *Please note the different time*
June 10 from 1:00-3:00 PM
July 8 from 1:00-3:00 PM
August 12 from 1:00-3:00 PM
All ages welcome. No registration needed.
Time
August 12, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
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
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
August 13, 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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September
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
Organizer
10sep10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.Apple-ology
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Apple enthusiast Adam Renollet from Rochester Orchard will visit Johnson Memorial Library on Sept. 10 from 10:30-11:30AM to tell about his search to discover what kind of apple tree was
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Apple enthusiast Adam Renollet from Rochester Orchard will visit Johnson Memorial Library on Sept. 10 from 10:30-11:30AM to tell about his search to discover what kind of apple tree was in his family’s yard. This led to a passion to create his own orchard, to grow apples that aren’t common around northwest Ohio. You will get to sample different varieties of apples from his orchard too!
Free and open to all ages. No registration is needed.
Time
September 10, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
10sep4:00 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
September 10, 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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14sep10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.Q&A with Author Josh Roth
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Hickville native and author Josh Roth will visit Johnson Memorial Library on Sept. 14 from 10:30AM-12:30PM to discuss the second book in the Dick the Dragonfly & Fred the Fish
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Hickville native and author Josh Roth will visit Johnson Memorial Library on Sept. 14 from 10:30AM-12:30PM to discuss the second book in the Dick the Dragonfly & Fred the Fish series: Trouble at Long Lake. Free and open to all ages. No registration is needed.
Time
September 14, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
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
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
08oct4:00 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
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
Organizer
November
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
09nov10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.DEFCOM 9
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DEFCOM 9, Defiance Public Library System’s art & comic convention, is set for Nov. 9 from 10AM-4PM at Northtowne Mall, Defiance.
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DEFCOM 9, Defiance Public Library System’s art & comic convention, is set for Nov. 9 from 10AM-4PM at Northtowne Mall, Defiance.
Time
November 9, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Northtowne Mall
1500 N. Clinton St.
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.