Spring Kids' Craft Night
Children ages 5-12 are invited to drop in and create some spring-themed crafts. No registration is required. Tue, Mar 22nd, 4:30-5:30pm.
Job Opening: Student Shelver
The library will be taking applications through Saturday, March 12th for this open position.
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends will meet in the Community Room.
  • Tue, Apr 5th at 5:30pm
  • Wed, May 11th at 5:30pm
  • Tue, Jun 7th at 5:30pm
  • Tue, Jul 5th at 5:30pm
  • Tue, Aug 2nd at 5:30pm
Bring on the Books
Stop by with your used books to donate for the sale. The Friends will help you unload them. Sat, Jun 18th, 10-2pm.
Special Book Sale: Large Print, Westerns, and Local Books
Sat, Aug 13th.
Members Only Night
It pays to be a Friends member: sieze your chance to get first glance at the huge mound of books we've accumulated over the winter. Wed, May 4th.
Kids' Craft Night
Children ages 5-12 are invited to drop in and create some themed crafts. No registration is required.
  • Tue, Apr 26th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Tue, May 24th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Tue, Jun 28th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Tue, Jul 26th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Aug 25th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Sep 22nd, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Oct 27th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Tue, Nov 22nd, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Dec 22nd, 4:30-5:30pm
Coffee and Coloring
Join us at the Three Bean Coffee House. Coloring supplies will be provided.
  • Thu, Mar 17th at 10:30am
  • Fri, Apr 15th, 1:30-2:30pm
  • Tue, May 17th, 10:30-11:30am
  • Wed, Jun 15th, 3-4pm
  • Wed, Jul 6th, 3-4pm
  • Wed, Aug 17th, 3-4pm
Bingo for Books
Play for the chance to win free books. Thu, Apr 28th at 6pm, Mon, Jun 27th, 6-7:30pm, and Mon, Aug 8th, 6-7:30pm.
Bad Art Night
You've heard of trying to make good art, but have you ever heard of trying to make bad art? Join us at the Galion Public Library as we attempt to create art that should never see the light of day. Worst art will receive a prize. Thu, May 26th, 6:30-7:30pm.
Oceans of Possibilities: Adult Summer Reading 2022
Summer reading is an excellent way to catch up on long-awaited reading. Sign up at the circulation desk starting June 1st. You must be at least 18 years old to participate in Adult Summer Reading. (If you are under 18, consider joining our Teen Summer Reading Program instead.) Dive in and explore an ocean of reading possibilities this summer!
Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will be hosting their spring used book sale. Thu, May 5th, 9:30-8pm, Fri, May 6th, 9:30-5pm, and Sat, May 7th, 10:30-1:30pm.
Watercolor Splash Party
Wear white and expect to get it stained. You must sign up in advance for this program. Sat, Jun 4th, Noon-1:30pm.
Whalemobile at Galion YMCA
You must sign up in advance for th is program. Wed, Jun 15th, 6-8pm.
Mermaid Dive Show
A Mermaid from Ripley's Aquarium will perform a dive show via video-call and lead a virtual tour of the exhibits. Thu, Jun 16th at 1pm.
Roller Skating at the Tiger's Den
You must sign up and turn in your signed waiver ahead of time, in order to participate in this program. Thu, Jun 23rd, Noon-3pm.
Animation Movie Night
Join us as we watch movies from one of our favorite animation studios on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. All ages are welcome. Curious about the animation studio, movie titles, or ratings? Call the library at 419-468-3203. Doors open at 5:45 pm, and all movies start promptly at 6:00 pm. Space may be limited, so please plan to arrive on time.
Adult Craft Night
All materials will be supplied. Sign-up is required.
  • Mon, May 9th, 6-7:30pm
  • Mon, Jul 11th at 6pm, Sea Glass Art
Ocean Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of deep, dark ocean with the rest of your Galion Public Library friends! Winner will be given a prize. Mon, Jun 13th, 6-7pm.
Escape from the Bermuda Triangle
Some of the previous crew went missing on their journey to Puerto Rico. It is your mission to find them before your team is sucked into the Bermuda Triangle forever. Sign up Required
  • Thu, Jun 23rd, 6-8pm, Last group will be sent in at 7:40
Movie Night
  • Thu, Mar 3rd at 5:30pm, Kung Fu Movie
  • Thu, Jul 7th, 6-8pm, Ocean-themed movie
Plant Swap
It's time to start planting! Bring your plants and prepare to swap them out for something new! Mon, May 16th, 5:30-7pm.
Bob Ross Paint Night
Join us as we watch a Bob Ross painting video and attempt to recreate it! The person whose painting looks the closest will win a prize!
Clothes Swap
Do you have any gently used clothing that you just never wear? Do you wish you could get some new clothes without having to pay an arm and a leg? Well now's your chance! Join us for our first ever Clothes Swap! Bring your gently sued clothing and receive tokens to swap for new to you clothes! Any clothes left over will be donated to women and homeless shelters in our area.
Summer Reading for All Ages
Our summer reading theme this year is Oceans of Possibilities. We have programs for Adults, for Teens, and for Children. Summer reading begins on June 1st and lasts through July 31st. Join us as we experience the Oceans of Possibilities.
Oceans of Possibilities: Teen Summer Reading 2022
Teen summer reading will look similar to years before. Fill out book reviews for a chance to win gift cards.
Oceans of Possibilities: Children's Summer Reading 2022
Join us for our oceanic summer reading program. When you sign up, you will receive a log, a button, and a fish to sign... Once you reach five days, you will get a dog tag necklace of your very own. Then you will receive beads when you come in after that point. For the milestones of day 5 and day 25, you will get an ocean-themed charm, and for every milestone reached, you will be given an entry into the drawing for a chance to win aquarium tickets. Price books will also be given on days 10, 25, and 50. Good luck, guppies!
Game Night
Mon, Jul 25th, 5:30-7:30pm.
Gardening Group
Are you a novice or veteran gardener wanting to find other crazy plant people? Join us for gardening group. Mon, Jun 6th, 5:30-6:30pm.
Teen Sand Art
We are making sand art! Ages 13 - 18. Space Limited. Sign ups required. Tue, Jul 12th, 4:30-5:30pm.
Murder on the Titanic
Someone has been murdered on the Titanic. Do you think you can figure out who did it? Sign up Required Thu, Jul 28th, 6-8pm.
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Join the Galion Public Library Children's Department as we listen to a program presented by the Ohio Bird Sanctuary as part of our Summer Reading Program Thu, Jun 30th at 1pm.
Join the Children's Department as we enjoy a magic program put on by Magician Erica Carlson and her adorable hedgehog! Thu, Jul 7th at 1pm.
Join the Children's Department as we watch Tom Sparough juggle and paint! Thu, Jul 14th at 1pm.
Live Clue in the Library
Are you a good detective? Use the clues to find out who killed Mr. Boddy. Be careful, the killer might be among you. Sign-up required. Thu, Aug 4th at 6:30pm.
Cupcake Combat
Bring your best decorating skills to Cupcake Combat for the chance to win the best dressed cupcake for a prize%21 All supplies are provided. Sign-up required%21%A0 Mon, Aug 22nd at 6pm.
Storytime
Join us for Storytime each week this fall, on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. The Community Room will open for admittance at 10:15 am.
Reading Dragons & Friends
Reading program where we get fun trading cards by reading for 30 minutes. Cards to play games like rock paper scissors, and war. Sign-Up is required Wed, Sep 7th, 4:30-5:30pm.
Adult Paint Night
Join us for paint night! The theme for this paint night is tandem painting. Sign-up required. Mon, Aug 1st at 6pm.
Swap 'Til You Drop
Do you have unwanted jewelry, purses, hats, or scarves? Bring them to swap for something new to you. Drop-off dates for items are August 12th and 13th (subject to change). Mon, Aug 15th, 6-7:30pm.
Lego Club
Individuals ages 5-16 (and their families) are invited to drop in and build. No registration is required. This program has a twenty-person capacity limit.
  • Tue, Mar 8th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Tue, Apr 12th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Tue, May 10th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Jun 9th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Jul 14th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Aug 11th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Sep 8th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Oct 13th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Nov 10th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Thu, Dec 8th, 4:30-5:30pm
Story Time
Join us for Story Time each week this fall, on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. The Community Room will open for admittance at 10:15 am.
Anime Club
Come prepared to recommend a favorite anime or manga to the group.
  • Tue, Mar 8th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, May 10th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Jun 14th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Jul 12th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Aug 9th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Sep 13th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Oct 11th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Nov 8th, 6:30-8pm
  • Tue, Dec 13th, 6:30-8pm
Teen Board Meeting
Help us make decisions for future teen programs and teen book purchases.
  • Thu, Mar 17th, 5:30-6pm
  • Thu, Apr 21st, 5:30-6pm
  • Thu, May 19th, 5:30-6pm
  • Tue, Jun 21st, 5:30-6pm
  • Tue, Jul 19th, 5:30-6pm
  • Tue, Aug 16th, 5:30-6pm
  • Tue, Sep 20th, 5:30-6pm
  • Tue, Oct 18th, 5:30-6pm
  • Tue, Nov 15th, 5:30-6pm
  • Tue, Dec 20th, 5:30-6pm
Teen Game Night
Play one of our games, or bring your own to share.
  • Thu, Mar 17th, 6-8pm
  • Thu, Apr 21st, 6-8pm
  • Thu, May 19th, 6-8pm
  • Tue, Jun 21st, 6-8pm
  • Tue, Jul 19th, 6-8pm
  • Tue, Aug 16th, 6-8pm
  • Tue, Sep 20th, 6-8pm
  • Tue, Oct 18th, 6-8pm
  • Tue, Nov 15th, 6-8pm
  • Tue, Dec 20th, 6-8pm
Closed
[CLOSED] The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Library Board Meeting
  • Mon, Apr 18th at 4pm
  • Mon, May 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jun 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jul 18th at 4pm
  • Mon, Aug 15th at 4pm
  • Mon, Sep 19th at 4pm
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