Adult Game Night
A game night for adults
ages 18+ Reoccurring every
final Monday of the month from
5:30PM-8:00PM. (Read More.)Snacks and refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! We'll decide what to play as a group or split off into smaller groups if it's a split decision. Anything from cards to board games is on the table!
Fall Storytime
Join us for Storytime
each week, on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. The Community Room will open for admittance at
10:15 am. (Read More.)Storytime may not occur on certain weeks due to being affected by holidays and Library events. In addition, Storytime does not occur in the month of May or December.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
A Dungeons and Dragons campaign for players ages 17+! Any amount of experience is welcome, from new adventurers to those who have been on the path since 1E!
Sign-up IS required. Adult DnD will be held on the
final Tuesday of every month from
6:00PM-8:00PM. (Read More.)Seats are limited to a total of SIX players. Send an email to nico@galionlibrary.org for inquiry! Please include your first and last name, your age, and your phone number (this is for us to reach out to you in the event of any session cancellations or session specific information). You will receive an email back either confirming your seat at the table, or letting you know that all seats have already been filled. Those who reach out after we've closed sign-ups will be added to a contact list of on-call players. These people will be contacted if a seat opens up for a new player to join!
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Individuals in grades 6 - 12 are invited to join us for Dungeons and Dragons on the
4th Thursday of the month! Sign is required; and as of July of 2023 all spots have been taken.
Game starts at 6pm and runs as late as 8pm. (Read More.)Dice and character will be provided if needed. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Teen Ghost Hunt
Join the library for a special amateur ghost hunt at Brownella Cottage. Intended for grades 6 - 12. Ghost hunting equipment will be available, but limited.
Sat, Sep 30th at 5pm.
Candy Kingdom Reading Program
Join us on this sweet reading adventure. We have opportunities for claw machines, stickers, and fun, for ages birth through kindergarten.
(Read More.)This is a revamped version of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
Caffeinated Cards
Meet us at Three Bean Coffee House for a hand or two of our favorite card games! Ages 18+.
(Read More.)Our events are always free, the only cost to you is your drink!
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Please join the Friends of the Library for their semi-annual sale. Materials for sale include books, movies, music, and puzzles. All items are sold on a donation basis (without specified prices).
Thu, Oct 5th, 9:30-8pm, Fri, Oct 6th, 9:30-5pm, and Sat, Oct 7th, 10:30-1:30pm.
Craft Night
Come together to create on the
first Thursday of every month,
starting at 6pm! Ages 13+ are welcome and our programs are always free.
(Read More.)Information on what we'll be crafting is available on our Facebook page!
Kid's Comic Club
Like to read Graphic Novels or Manga? Have a favorite Superhero? Want to hangout with others who like to love this stuff too? Then join us for Comic Club! Every 2nd Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 we will be doing different activities, games, and occasionally watch movies, all themed to our favorite comic books! This club is intended for individuals in grades 3 - 5.
Teen Anime Club
Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for fun anime themed activities, games, and occasional movies! Occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8pm. No registration is required.
Coffee & Coloring
From 2PM-4PM please join us at
Three Bean Coffee House for an hour of cozy coloring and drinks! All ages are welcome! We have both simple and complex coloring pages available.
The only cost to you is your drink of choice! We hope to see you there!
(Read More.)This event happens monthly on every 2nd Wednesday.
Junior Dungeons and Dragons
Individuals ages 9 - 12 are invited to join us for Dungeons and Dragons on the
2nd Wednesday of the month! Sign is required in person and parents
have to sign a permission slip.
The game starts at 4:30 and ends at 6:30 (Read More.)Dice and character will be provided if needed. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library will meet in the Community Room.
Wed, Oct 11th at 5:30pm, Tue, Nov 7th at 5:30pm, and Tue, Dec 5th at 5:30pm.
Homeschool Hangout
Calling all Galion home school families! Youth of all ages (so long as they are being home schooled) are welcome to join in for fun and to meet new friends.
We will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 1:00 P.M. to do hands-on activities and games. (Note: Due to the book sale, the event in October has been pushed back a week to the 12th)
(Read More.)Each month's activities will be themed to a different subject. Some of the subjects we will be exploring are: Math, History, Science, English, and Engineering.
Lego Club
Children and teens of all ages (and their families) are invited to drop in and build. Occurs on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30. No registration is required.
Teen Hangout
Come hang out with us and other teens! Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us as we hang out by playing games, doing activities, watching movies, and more!
Occurs on the 2nd Friday and will either start at
3:30 or 4, and will end at 5pm. Our
calendar will provide times for specific dates.
(Read More.)Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Tinkering Time
Come express your creativity and show off your problem-solving skills through out fun little activities! For ages birth to 18. Occurs on the 2nd Saturday of the Month from 1:30 to 3:00!
Teen Advisory Board
Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to help us make decisions for future teen programs and teen book purchases. Occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 to 6pm, and is followed by Teen Game Night.
Teen Game Night
Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for board games, card games and video games. No registration is required.
Occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm, right after
Teen Advisory Board (TAB). (Read More.)You are welcome to bring one of your own or come play one of the many games we own.
Bingo for Books
Come in and play bingo, winners leave with a new book of their choice! There will be plenty of opportunities to win too; Cards will be played through until we get three bingo winners each round! We'll be playing from
6PM-7:30PM. Always free to play!
(Read More.)This is a bi-monthly event! The next Bingo for Books will be on Monday, October 23rd. We will play bingo for books on the 2nd to last Monday of the month.
Family Halloween Movie Night
Join us for a Family-Friendly Halloween movie! Popcorn and drinks provided. All ages are welcome.
(Read More.)Our feature presentation is a fun mix of humor, adventure, and Halloween frights. Perfect for getting in the mood to go trick or treating.
Tue, Oct 24th at 5:30pm.
Studio Ghibli Movie Night
Join us as we watch movies from one of our favorite animation studios on the
3rd Thursday of every
other month. The next movie will be on
Thursday, November 16th. All ages are welcome.
Movie starts at 5:30pm. (Read More.)Our calendar provides the movie date and title. Space may be limited, so please plan to arrive on time.
World History Trivia Night
Come show off your knowledge at trivia night! Winners receive free books! Adults and teens ages 16+ are welcome.
(Read More.)Multiple choice style trivia focusing on world history ranging from the 1800s to the present! You may play as a team or solo competitor!
Mon, Nov 20th, 6-8pm.