Join us for an after-hours beach-party mystery featuring an alien invasion. Luau or alien costumes are encouraged. For ages 12-18. Preregistration is required: call or visit the library to sign up. Sat, Aug 6^th, 6-8:30pm.

All skill levels are invited to play a game of chess where the players are the pieces. Weather permitting, this game will be held on the lawn. Ages 8 and up are welcome to participate, but registration is required. Call or stop by the library to sign up. Wed, Jul 27^th at 6pm.

Special events for young children are held on Mondays at 6:30pm and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am. These events feature stories, games, crafts, and all sorts of fun. Registration is not required: you can just show up. See the calendar for each week's theme.

Step in for lots of monster fun as we read monster stories, make monster crafts, and decorate our own monster sweet treats to eat. Registration is required. Call or stop by the children's room to sign up. Sat, Oct 1^st, 2-3:30pm.

Calling all detectives... We need you to put on your thinking caps and help us solve the Haunted Amusement Park Mystery. Spots are limited, so registration is required. Call or stop by the children's room to sign up. Sat, Oct 15^th, 2-3:30pm.

Join us as we celebrate everyone's favorite flying insect. We'll have stories, crafts, and other fun activities. Registration is required. Call or stop by the children's room to sign up. Sat, Nov 5^th, 2-3:30pm.

Registration is required. Call or stop by the library to sign up. Sat, Nov 19^th, 2-3:30pm.

Please bring a box large enough that you can fit into it. For age 3 and younger. Registration is required. Sign up at the children's room desk. Sat, Aug 27^th at 10:30am.

Join us and watch a movie on our big screen.

• Fri, Jul 15^th at 3pm, martial arts movie
• Fri, Jul 22^nd at 3pm, race car movie
• Fri, Jul 29^th at 3pm, flying balloon movie
• Sat, Aug 20^th at 2pm, phone game movie
• Sat, Sep 17^th at 2pm, raised-by-jungle-animals movie

Join us and watch a movie on our big screen. For ages 12 and up. Refreshments will be served. Call or stop by the library to sign up.

• Thu, Sep 8^th at 6pm, Crime Drama
• Thu, Sep 22^nd at 6pm, Superhero movie

Curious about the magical art of fairy gardening? Janet from Janet's Floral and Design in Ontario will be giving an informal talk on the basics, in the library's Community Room. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free, but due to limited seating, registration is required. Call or stop by the main desk to sign up. Thu, Jul 28^th, 6-7pm.

Join us at 12:30 for lunch and Scrabble. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required: call or stop by the library to sign up. Tue, Sep 27^th.

Join us at the Candi Bar. Pages and colored pencils will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies as well. Refreshments will be served, and drinks will be available for purchase from the establishment. Due to limited seating, registration is required: call or stop by the library to sign up. Thu, Oct 6^th, 5-7pm.

Local self-published author Noel Lizotte will be talking about her pet cookbook and demonstrating a dog treat recipe. Call or stop by the library to sign up. Sat, Sep 24^th at 11am.

The Friends of the Library will hold their fall book sale. Thu, Oct 27^th, 9-8pm, Fri, Oct 28^th, 9-5pm, and Sat, Oct 29^th, 9-Noon.

Come to the Children's Room for some Star Wars crafts and fall-themed fun. There will be a scavenger hunt, mini pumpkins to decorate, Star Wars books, and more. You do not need to register for this program: you can just show up any time between 1 and 4. Sat, Oct 8^th, 1-4pm.

Join us for a haunting look into the paranormal history of the Ohio State Reformatory. Becky McKinnell will be presenting her experiences working with the Ohio State Reformatory Preservation Society. Registration is required: call or stop by the main desk to sign up. Tue, Oct 18^th at 6pm.

Get your ticket for our fifth annual Zombie Prom. There will be a live DJ, refreshments, games, prizes, and costume awards. Ages 12-18, get your ticket for free at the library. A ticket is required for entrance, so get yours before we run out. Sat, Oct 29^th, 7-9pm.

Do you have the most creative pumpkin in the patch? Submit your entry to our contest.

Can't paint? No problem. No painting skills are required for this awesome event. Join us for a fun night of painting led by Nancy Foss. There will be a $5 fee, collected the night of the event, to cover the cost of supplies. Participants will leave with a complete winter-themed painting on canvas. Space is limited, so call or stop by the library to reserve your spot today. Wed, Nov 2^nd at 6pm.

Join us on Mondays at 6:30pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am. In addition to stories, these times also feature crafts, games, and other fun.

Noel Lizotte will demonstrate recipes for one or two people and how to convert larger recipes to fit your family's needs. Registration is required: call or stop by the library to sign up. Wed, Nov 16^th at 5:30pm.

Join us for our Polynesian-themed Christmas Open House. Watch this space for more details as the date approaches. Sat, Dec 3^rd.

Join us for anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Note that we have switched to Tuesdays in 2016. Teens in grades 6-12 do not need to register for the anime club: you can just show up.

• Tue, Jul 12^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Aug 9^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Sep 13^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Oct 11^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Nov 8^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Dec 13^th, 6:30-8pm

The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.

• Mon, Jul 4^th, Independence Day
• Mon, Sep 5^th, Labor Day
• Thu, Nov 24^th, Thanksgiving Day
• Fri, Nov 25^th, Day After Thanksgiving
• Sat, Dec 24^th, Christmas Eve
• Mon, Dec 26^th, Christmas Day
• Mon, Jan 2^nd, New Year's Day

Join us for chess, other board games, and card games. Bring your own game or play one of ours. New members in grades 6-12 are invited to join at any time. Refreshments are provided. You do not need to register for the games club: you can just show up.

• Thu, Jul 21^st, 6:30-8pm
• Thu, Aug 18^th, 6:30-8pm
• Thu, Sep 15^th, 6:30-8pm
• Thu, Oct 20^th, 6:30-8pm
• Thu, Nov 17^th, 6:30-8pm
• Thu, Dec 15^th, 6:30-8pm

5:30pm on the third Thursday each month. The teen board will meet to discuss teen matters and plan future events.

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