We have a part-time job opening for a Children's Room Assistant.

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us after hours for food, games, a mystery, and prizes. Registration is required. Costumes are highly encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Call or stop by the library by Friday, February 8^th to reserve your spot. Sat, Feb 9^th, 7-9pm.

• Mon, Jan 21^st
• Mon, Feb 18^th
• Mon, Mar 18^th
• Mon, Apr 15^th
• Mon, May 20^th
• Tue, Jun 18^th
• Mon, Jul 15^th
• Mon, Aug 19^th
• Tue, Sep 17^th
• Mon, Oct 21^st
• Mon, Nov 18^th
• Mon, Dec 16^th

Galion Public Library is hosting Food for Fines during the month of February. Each donated non-perishable, non-expired food item is good for $1 off your library fines. Donations from those who do not have library fines are also welcome. We will accept food on both floors, and all items will be donated to local food banks. For more information, please visit Galion Public Library or call us at 419-468-3203.

The library will close at 5pm on Tuesday, January 29^th and will remain closed through Wednesday, January 30^th and also Thursday, January 31^th. Sorry for the inconvenience. Regular hours resumed on Friday, February 1^st.

• Thu, Mar 14^th at 6pm
• Thu, Jun 13^th at 6pm
• Thu, Sep 12^th at 6pm
• Thu, Dec 12^th at 6pm

• Thu, Mar 28^th at 4:30pm, Paint a Mug

• Thu, May 2^nd at 4:30pm, Scrabble Tile Coasters

• Thu, Jul 11^th at 4:30pm, Monogram Signs

• Thu, Sep 5^th at 4:30pm, Make Your Own Soap

• Sat, Nov 23^rd at 0:30pm, Gingerbread House Decorating

• Fri, Apr 5^th, 6-7:30pm, Fandom Trivia
• Fri, Jun 7^th, 6-7:30pm, Classic Literature
• Fri, Aug 2^nd, 6-7:30pm, Popular Culture
• Fri, Oct 4^th, 6-7:30pm, History

Join Lisa Riedel for this series of programs.

• Sat, Mar 9^th, 2-4pm, Digging in to Whole Plant Health
• Sat, Apr 6^th, 2-4pm, Making Oils and Salves
• Sat, May 4^th, 2-4pm, Herbal Healing Teas

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 8^th
• Sat, Jun 22^nd
• Sat, Jul 13^th
• Sat, Jul 27^th
• Sat, Aug 10^th
• Sat, Aug 24^th

The date for this program is not yet finalized: watch this space for changes. Sat, May 25^th, 1-2pm.

Greg Brown from Armstrong Air and Space Museum will present Ohio's Place in Space. Sat, Aug 24^th, 1-2:30pm.

Sat, Oct 19^th at 0:30pm.

Join us and watch a movie on our big screen.

• Thu, Mar 7^th, 6-8pm, Rock Band Movie
• Thu, Apr 25^th, 6-8pm, Wizardly Warfare Movie
• Thu, May 23^rd, 6-8pm, Lost Dog Movie
• Thu, Jun 27^th, 6-8pm, Romantic Comedy Movie
• Thu, Jul 25^th, 6-8pm, Superhero Movie
• Thu, Aug 22^nd, 6-8pm, Sick Teenager Movie
• Thu, Sep 26^th, 6-8pm, Superheroes Movie
• Thu, Oct 24^th, 6-8pm, Movie Title TBA

Join us for an animated movie about video game characters. Bring your pillows and blankets and get comfy! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. No registration is required. Sat, Mar 2^nd, 10:30-0:15pm.

Children in grades 1-3 are invited to join Ms. Nancy for some painting fun in her Art Attack! Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Please call or visit the library to reserve your spot. Fri, Mar 1^st, 4:30-5:30pm.

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to join Ms. Nancy for some painting fun in her Art Attack! Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Please call or visit the library to reserve your spot. Fri, Mar 8^th, 4:30-5:30pm.

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 6^th at 10am.

Summer Reading starts June 1^st! Watch this space for more information as summer approaches.

For grades K-2. Tue, Apr 2^nd, 4:30-5:30pm.

For grades 3-6. Sat, May 18^th, 1-2:30pm.

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 9^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, May 14^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Jun 11^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Jul 9^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Aug 13^th, 6:30-8pm

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 18^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Thu, May 16^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Thu, Jun 20^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Thu, Jul 18^th, 6:30-8:15pm
• Thu, Aug 15^th, 6:30-8:15pm

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 18^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, May 16^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Jun 20^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Jul 18^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Aug 15^th, 5:30-6pm

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 1^st through Friday, April 19^th. Winners will be announced on April 30^th.

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us and build on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month from 4:30-5:30pm. You do not need to register for this program, you can just show up.

Thu, May 9^th, 9-8pm, Fri, May 10^th, 9-5pm, and Sat, May 11^th, 9-Noon.

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.

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, Jan 17^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Feb 21^st, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Mar 21^st, 5:30-6pm

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, Jan 17^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, Feb 21^st, 6-8pm
• Thu, Mar 21^st, 6-8pm

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, Jan 8^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Feb 12^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Mar 12^th, 6:30-8pm

The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.