Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)
Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to help us make decisions for future teen programs and teen book purchases. Occurs on the 3rdTuesday of select months from 5:30pm to 6pm, and is followed by Teen Game Night. Tue, Feb 18th, 5:30-6pm.
Tinker Time
Come express your creativity and show off your problem-solving skills through out fun little activities! For ages birth to 18. Occurs through the 2nd full week of the Month and goes all day!
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends will meet in the Community Room.
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends will meet in the Community Room.
  • Tue, Mar 4th, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Apr 1st, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, May 6th, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Jun 3rd, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Jul 1st, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Aug 5th, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Sep 2nd, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Oct 7th, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Dec 2nd, 5:30-8pm
Political Education
Our Adult Programming Coordinator wanted to try something new and teach our patrons to engage in the political system that exists all around us in a way that goes beyond the ballot box. This will be done with discussions and activities revolving around a particular chosen topic. This is a bi-monthly event!
In-Person Yap Club
Reoccurring every final Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 8pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! Ages 17+ but those 16 and under are welcome to come with an adult. Yap Club is a program designed to get social! The host will choose three words to get conversation started, and will continue to both participate with the group as well as monitor the group to ensure each patron is given the respect they deserve!
Yap Club--Zoom Edition
Reoccurring every first Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 8pm on Zoom. Ages 17+ but those 16 and under are welcome to come with an adult. Yap Club is a program designed to get social! The host will choose three words to get conversation started, and will continue to both participate with the group as well as monitor the group to ensure each patron is given the respect they deserve!
One-on-One Help
Make an appointment for one-on-one technical assistance. Appointments are for one hour starting at 1:30pm and 3pm. Sign up now.
  • Mon, Jan 20th
  • Wed, Jan 29th
  • Wed, Feb 5th
  • Mon, Feb 10th
  • Mon, Feb 24th
  • Wed, Feb 26th
  • Mon, Mar 3rd
  • Wed, Mar 5th
  • Mon, Mar 24th
  • Mon, Mar 31st
Winter Reading Program
Youth of all ages can take part in our Winter Reading Program! Read books during the month of January from to be entered into a gift card drawing. Complete the program to get an invitation to the End of Winter Pizza Party! Tracking sheets can be picked up at the Youth Desk in the Children's Department.
Fort Night and Snowball Fights
Youth of all ages are invited to an epic snowball fight in the Children's Room of the Galion Public Library Choose a side of the room, build a fort out of our collection of cardboard boxes then defend your fort with the multitude of snowballs hidden around the room. No registration is required. Warning: from 4:3pm to 5:30pm, Snowballs will be flying. Anyone who enters the Children's Room can and will probably be hit by a snowball or two. The Snowballs used during the snowball fight will be soft and should not hurt if they hit you. Enter at your own risk. Fri, Jan 10th at 4:30pm.
Fake Cake Bakery
Join us in making fake sponge cakes! We will be using, sponges, glue, puffy paint, pom poms and many other crafting supplies. while supplies last. Mon, Jan 20th at 4:30pm.
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
  • Mon, Dec 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jan 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, Feb 17th at 4pm
  • Mon, Mar 17th at 4pm
  • Mon, Apr 21st at 4pm
  • Mon, May 19th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jun 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jul 21st at 4pm
  • Mon, Aug 18th at 4pm
  • Mon, Sep 15th at 4pm
  • Mon, Oct 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, Nov 17th at 4pm
  • Mon, Dec 15th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jan 19th at 4pm
  • Mon, Feb 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Mar 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Apr 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, May 18th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jun 15th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jul 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, Aug 17th at 4pm
  • Mon, Sep 21st at 4pm
  • Mon, Oct 19th at 4pm
  • Mon, Nov 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Dec 21st at 4pm
  • Mon, Jan 18th at 4pm
Closed
[CLOSED] The library will be closed in observance of the holiday. See our Holiday Hours for a complete list of all the holidays we observe.
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 4:3pm to 5:30pm. No registration is required.
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). You are welcome to bring one of your own or come play one of the many games we own.
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 and starts at 6:30pm. No registration is required.
Coffee and Coloring
Please join us at Three Bean Coffee House for 2 hours of cozy coloring and drinks on the 2nd Wednesday of the month! All ages are welcome, but those ages 13 and under must come with an adult to attend! We have both simple and complex coloring pages available. The only cost to you is your drink! We hope to see you there!
Craft Night
Come together to flex those creative muscles on the 3rd Wednesday of every month! Ages 17+ but those 16 and under are welcome to come with an adult. Information on what we'll be crafting is available on our Facebook page!
Adult Game Night
Reoccurring every final Monday of the month from 5:30pm - 8pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! Ages 17+ but those 16 and under are welcome to come with an adult. 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!
Winter Storytime
Join us for Storytime each week, on Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 10:15am. Activities are themed for preschool aged children. Storytime may not occur on certain weeks due to being affected by holidays and Library events. In addition, Storytime does not occur in the months of May, August, or December.
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 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Always free to play! This is a bi-monthly event!
Join the Children's Department as we enjoy a magic program put on by Magician Erica Carlson and her adorable hedgehog!
Closed
[CLOSED] The library will be closed in observance of the holiday. See our Holiday Hours for a complete list of all the holidays we observe.
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