Solve puzzles that lead to clues throughout the library, just like the Cahill kids in the popular 39 Clues series. Find them all and win the treasure! For grades 3-6. Refreshments will be provided. There is no cost for this program, but registration is necessary. Sat, Nov 20^th, 2-4pm.

The library will close early on the evening before the holiday.

• Wed, Nov 24^th at 5pm, Thanksgiving Eve

Reading to a completely non-judgmental audience calms children so they can practice, gain confidence, and improve their skill in a relaxing environment. Come meet Joyce and her trained and certified therapy dog Griff, who will read with students from 5-6pm on Wednesdays. Parents can sign their children up for a ten-minute session of reading with Griff. Call and speak with the Children's Room staff.

If you are looking for a new hobby, want to know more about your family, and don't know how to get started, come to the Galion Public Library for our 2-program genealogy workshop. Accredited Genealogist Peggy Lauritzen will be conducting the workshop. Those wishing to attend should visit the library or call 419-468-3203 to register. The theme for November 15^th is Getting Started, and the theme for November 22^nd is Digging Deeper. Please bring any information you have up to your grandparents. Mon, Nov 15^th, 6:30-8pm and Mon, Nov 22^nd, 6:30-8pm.

Gingerbread houses this year can be constructed out of any edible ingredient, not only from gingerbread. Entries will be judged in two age groups: 12 and under, and 13 and up. In addition to the first and second place prizes for each age group, we will also be having a grand prize for Best in Show. Gingerbread houses should be brought to the library during the week of November 29^th. Your creation will be put on display at the library, and patrons are encouraged to visit the library and vote for their favorite house during week. Judging will take place on December 4^th. Contestants do not need to be present to win.

We'll meet at the library and discuss the book.

• Thu, Nov 4^th at 6:30pm, Thirteen Moons, by Charles Frazier
• Thu, Dec 2^nd at 6:30pm, The Testament, by John Grisham

Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30pm for songs, stories, crafts, and fun!

Wednesdays at 10:30am, enjoy songs, stories, and crafts with other preschoolers!

There will be no story times the last two weeks of December. See you in January!

The library will be closed for the holiday.

• Thu, Nov 25^th, Thanksgiving Day
• Fri, Nov 26^th, Day After Thanksgiving
• Fri, Dec 24^th, Christmas Eve
• Sat, Dec 25^th, Christmas Day
• Sat, Jan 1^st, New Year's Day

Join Marcheta Gibson at the library to learn how to make beautiful holiday bows. Ms. Gibson will demonstrate how to make bows for wreaths as well as provide unique ideas for gift wrapping. Registration is required. There is a $5 material fee. Ribbon will be provided during the workshop for registrants. If, however, you have ribbon already for a project at home, please don't hesitate to bring it. Struggling decorating a present? Bring it for one-on-one gift-wrapping advice! Sat, Dec 11^th, 10-Noon.

Join Rachel Mendell in the 3rd of 4 writing workshops that will be held at the Galion Public Library. Her 3rd workshop will focus on creating your own character. Writers will create their own character and work with other writers to create a plot within the confines of a predetermined setting, time frame and genre. As the creating process progresses, setting/time/genre alter to allow for the quirks of the characters and character interplay. Please call 419-468-3203 to register. Sat, Mar 5^th, 1-3pm.

• Thu, Nov 4^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Thu, Nov 18^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Thu, Dec 2^nd, 6:30-8:15pm
• Thu, Dec 16^th, 6:30-8:15pm

Anime, manga, writing, cosplay, and all things Japanese.

• Mon, Nov 1^st, 6:30-8:15pm
• Mon, Dec 6^th, 6:30-8:15pm

Join us for our annual holiday open house. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays! There will be a gingerbread house contest, musical performances, children's activities, carriage rides, and so much more.

Holiday Music Schedule

1:00 - 1:30	Good Company (Barbershop Quartet)
1:30 - 2:00	ShowTunes (High School Show Choir)
2:00 - 2:30	Rinehart Family
2:30 - 3:00	Kayla Duryea

Sat, Dec 4^th, 1-3pm.

Join us for anime, manga, writing, cosplay, and Japanese culture.

• Mon, Jan 3^rd, 6:30-8:15pm
• Mon, Feb 7^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Mon, Mar 7^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Mon, Apr 4^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Mon, May 2^nd, 6:30-8:15pm

This game of kings is one of our most popular ongoing programs for young people. Whether you're learning to play for the first time, improving your strategy, or testing your advanced skills against other players, you're bound to have a great time with this classic.

• Thu, Jan 13^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Jan 27^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Feb 10^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Feb 24^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Mar 10^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Mar 24^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Apr 14^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Apr 28^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, May 12^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, May 26^th, 6-8:15pm

Watch this space for more details. Fri, Jan 14^th, 7-10pm.

The holidays are a busy time for everyone. It is also a time that the Red Cross realizes a decline in blood donations. Please remember others in need. Donation only takes a short amount of time, but makes a huge difference in many lives! Please call 419-468-3203 to sign up for your preferred time. Tue, Dec 28^th, Noon-6pm.

Do you have a new Digital Camera? Not sure how to use it? Want to take the best pictures possible? Bring your camera and the manual to the library to learn all there is to know! Local photographer, Marcheta Gibson, will aid you in getting acquainted with your camera to have it work for you! This class will offer plenty of one-on-one assistance. Registration is required! Please call 419-468-3203 to register. Sat, Jan 8^th, 10-11am.

Join Deb Jeffers and friends in the Ohio Room for one-on-one assistance with all the Ohio Room resources. Are you stuck tracing your Genealogy? Don't know how to get started? The Galion Public Library has great resources in the Ohio Room! Please bring your current Genealogy Project and any questions you have. The experts will be there to help! Wed, Jan 12^th, 1-3pm.

Do you have a digital camera? Do you only know how to point and shoot? Do you envision taking better pictures? This is the class for you! Bring your camera and your manual and come to the library! Join local photographer, Marcheta Gibson, for this 1 hour workshop. Ms. Gibson will teach you how to change the ISO settings, create better balance, photo editing and SO MUCH MORE. Registration is required! Please call 419-468-3203 to register. Sat, Jan 15^th, 10-11am.

Join Rachel Mendell in the 1st of 4 writing workshops that will be held at the Galion Public Library. This workshop will focus on how to create your raw material by unchaining your creator self from your editor self. This will be done through several 5-10 minute writing exercises. Create short fiction, resurrect forgotten memories, start a new project and allow your mind to surprise you. Please call 419-468-3203 to register. Wed, Feb 2^nd, 6:30-8pm.

Join writer Rachel Mendell in the 2nd of 4 workshops that will be held at the Galion Public Library. Her 2nd workshop will focus on creating raw material for poems, stories, and memoirs. Infuse new life into a lagging project by using all the senses. Use sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, the sixth sense of the muse and the seventh sense of randomness to open up new areas in the locked up closets of your mind. Please call 419-468-3203 to register. Wed, Feb 16^th, 6:30-8pm.

Join local writer Rachel Mendell in her 4th writing workshop held at the Galion Public Library. Her final workshop will focus on poetry. Writers will try their hand at many different types of poems and poetic forms using a variety of activities. This workshop will prepare those attending for the Annual Poetry Contest held at the Galion Public Library. The Poetry Contest will be held in April. Please all 419-468-3203 to register for the workshop. Wed, Mar 16^th, 6:30-8pm.

The Galion Public Library Association meets annually at the library. Mon, Apr 11^th at 4pm.

The board meets at the library at 4pm on the third Monday of each month.