Family Movie
Join us for a movie about a magical nanny. Bring your pillows and blankets and get comfy! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. No registration is required. Sat, Apr 6th at 10am.
Get Crafty: Paint a Mug
  • Thu, Mar 28th at 4:30pm, Paint a Mug
Summer Reading
[Summer of Space logo] Summer Reading starts June 1st! Watch this space for more information as summer approaches.
Science with Color
For grades K-2. Tue, Apr 2nd, 4:30-5:30pm.
Life Size Clue
For grades 3-6. Sat, May 18th, 1-2:30pm.
Anime Club
Join us for anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome. You do not need to register for the anime club: you can just show up.
  • Tue, Apr 9th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, May 14th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Jun 11th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Jul 9th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Aug 13th, 6:30-8pm
Games Night
Join us for board games and card games. Bring your own game or play one of ours. Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided. No registration is needed.
  • Thu, Apr 18th, 6-8pm
  • Thu, May 16th, 6-8pm
  • Thu, Jun 20th, 6-8pm
  • Thu, Jul 18th, 6-8pm
  • Thu, Aug 15th, 6-8pm
Teen Board Meeting
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the library's Teen Board. The Teen Board meets monthly to plan teen programs and select materials for the YA collection. Teens do not need to register before attending.
  • Thu, Apr 18th, 5:30-6pm
  • Thu, May 16th, 5:30-6pm
  • Thu, Jun 20th, 5:30-6pm
  • Thu, Jul 18th, 5:30-6pm
  • Thu, Aug 15th, 5:30-6pm
Poetry Contest
In honor of National Poetry Month, we encourage poets ages 15 years and older to submit one original poem for this annual contest. Entry forms and judging criteria can be obtained from the main desk at the library. (The entry form may also be downloaded here.) Submissions will be accepted during library hours, Monday April 1st through Friday, April 19th. Winners will be announced on April 30th.
Library Association Meeting
The annual meeting will be held in the Community Room at the library. If you are interested in joining the Galion Public Library Association, please speak with the director. Mon, Apr 8th at 7pm.
Get Crafty: Scrabble Tile Coasters
  • Thu, May 2nd at 4:30pm, Scrabble Tile Coasters
Spring Series: Herbalist
Join Lisa Riedel for this series of programs.
  • Sat, Mar 9th, 2-4pm, Digging in to Whole Plant Health
  • Sat, Apr 6th, 2-4pm, Making Oils and Salves
  • Sat, May 4th, 2-4pm, Herbal Healing Teas
The date for this program is not yet finalized: watch this space for changes. Sat, May 25th, 1-2pm.
Party on the Lawn
Children and families are invited to join us on the lawn for our Summer Reading kickoff party. Join us for crafts, games, and snacks. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held indoors. Wed, Jun 5th, 1-2pm.
Mad Science
Children and families of all ages are invited to join us as Mad Science of Northeast Ohio presents a spectacular science show! No registration is required. Wed, Jun 12th at 2pm.
To the Tooniverse
Children and families of all ages are invited to join cartoonist Jeff Nicholas for To the Tooniverse! Participants will get to see some of Jeff's creations and then create some cartoons of their own. No registration is required. Wed, Jun 19th at 2pm.
Moon Landing
Children and families of all ages are invited to join Dr. Dave for an explosive Moon Landing event! No registration is required. Wed, Jun 26th at 2pm.
Big Blast of Space
All ages are invited to join magician and ventriloquist Paul Adams for the Big Blast of Space Science Show! No registration is required. Thank you to the Galion Community Foundation and the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event! Wed, Jul 10th at 2pm.
Mr. Puppet
All ages are invited to join puppeteer Bob Adbou for a special performance. No registration is required. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event! Wed, Jul 17th at 2pm.
Teen BINGO
Ages 11-18 are invited to come play BINGO and win teen books and other prizes! No registration is required. Thu, Jun 6th, 6-7:30pm.
Special Off-Site Storytime
Storytime will be held at Cake & Icing (114 Harding Way West). Space is limited. Please sign up at the library. Wed, May 22nd at 10:30am.
Art Attack (Grades 1-5)
Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Mon, May 13th, 4:30-5:30pm.
Children's Room Closed for Remodeling
The Children's Room will be closed for remodeling for one week, Monday April 29th through Saturday May 4th. The Ohio Room will be available but will be locked: see Tammy, upstairs, for access. Programs scheduled in the Community Room will continue as usual.
Storytime
Join us Mondays at 6:30pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am for stories, games, music, crafts, and other activities.
Family Movie
All ages are invited to join us for a newly released movie. Bring a pillow and blanket and get comfy! Popcorn and drinks will be served. No registration is required. Children under 8 must be accompanied. Thu, May 30th, 10-11:45am.
Family Movie
All ages are invited to join us for a newly released movie. Bring a pillow and blanket and get comfy! Popcorn and drinks will be served. No registration is required. Children under 8 must be accompanied. Thu, Jun 13th, 10-11:45am.
Ohio Room Closed
The Ohio Room will be closed for remodeling for two weeks, Monday May 13th through Saturday May 25th. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for understanding.
Lego Club
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us and build on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:30-5:30pm. You do not need to register for this program, you can just show up.
Mixed Media for Teens
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join Ms. Nancy to learn some new techniques and create a mixed media masterpiece. Registration is REQUIRED. Please call or visit the library to reserve your spot. Fri, Jul 12th, 3-5pm.
Used Book Sale
Thu, May 9th, 9-8pm, Fri, May 10th, 9-5pm, and Sat, May 11th, 9-Noon.
Get Crafty: Monogram Signs
  • Thu, Jul 11th at 4:30pm, Monogram Signs
Spring Series: Yoga on the Lawn
Oasis Yoga Studio will present this series of programs. The dates for this program are not yet finalized: watch this space for changes.
  • Sat, Jun 8th
  • Sat, Jun 22nd
  • Sat, Jul 13th
  • Sat, Jul 27th
  • Sat, Aug 10th
  • Sat, Aug 24th
Ohio's Place in Space
Greg Brown from Armstrong Air and Space Museum will present Ohio's Place in Space. Sat, Aug 24th, 1-2:30pm.
Get Crafty: Make Your Own Soap
  • Thu, Sep 5th at 4:30pm, Make Your Own Soap
Trivia Night at the Gill House
  • Fri, Apr 5th, 6-7:30pm, Fandom Trivia
  • Fri, Jun 7th, 6-7:30pm, Classic Literature
  • Fri, Aug 2nd, 6-7:30pm, Popular Culture
  • Fri, Oct 4th, 6-7:30pm, History
Jim Kleefeld: The Spirits Speak
Sat, Oct 19th at 12:30pm.
Movie Night
Join us and watch a movie on our big screen.
Book Bingo
  • Thu, Mar 14th at 6pm
  • Thu, Jun 13th at 6pm
  • Thu, Sep 12th at 6pm
  • Thu, Dec 12th at 6pm
Get Crafty: Gingerbread House Decorating
  • Sat, Nov 23rd at 12:30pm, Gingerbread House Decorating
Science Geeks
We'll have a different science, technology, engineering, or math theme each month. For ages 8-12. We meet at 4:30pm on the fourth Tuesday each month. No registration is required.
Teen Board
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the library's Teen Board. The Teen Board meets monthly to plan teen programs and select materials for the YA collection. Teens do not need to register before attending.
  • Thu, Mar 21st, 5:30-6pm
Games Night
Join us for board games and card games. Bring your own game or play one of ours. Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided. No registration is needed.
  • Thu, Mar 21st, 6-8pm
Anime Club
Join us for anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome. You do not need to register for the anime club: you can just show up.
  • Tue, Mar 12th, 6:30-8pm
Closed
[CLOSED] The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Library Board Meeting
  • Mon, Mar 18th
  • Mon, Apr 15th
  • Mon, May 20th
  • Mon, Jun 17th
  • Mon, Jul 15th
  • Mon, Aug 19th
  • Tue, Sep 17th
  • Mon, Oct 21st
  • Mon, Nov 18th
  • Mon, Dec 16th
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