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, Dec 14^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Jan 11^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Feb 8^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Mar 8^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Apr 12^th, 4:30-5:30pm

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.

• Tue, Dec 21^st, 6-8pm, 2005 movie release
• Tue, Jan 18^th, 6-7:30pm, 1988 movie release
• Tue, Feb 15^th, 6-7:30pm, 2016 movie release
• Tue, Mar 15^th, 6-8pm, 2006 movie release
• Tue, Apr 19^th, 6-7:30pm, 2010 movie release
• Tue, May 17^th, 6-8pm, 2013 movie release

Children ages 5-12 are invited to drop in and create some winter-themed crafts. No registration is required. Tue, Jan 25^th, 4:30-5:30pm and Tue, Feb 22^nd, 4:30-5:30pm.

All ages are invited to join us for a newly released movie. No registration is required, but space may be limited. Bring a pillow and blanket and get comfy! Popcorn and drinks will be served. Children under 8 must be accompanied.

• Mon, Jan 17^th, 10-11:30am, featuring Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)
• Mon, Feb 21^st, 10-11:30am, featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)

Join us for Story Time each week this fall, on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Story Time will be limited to 10 adults and their children. Only 1 adult per family, please. Because space is limited, we ask that you arrive slightly early. The Community Room will open for admittance at 10:15 am and will close when we have reached max capacity, or at 10:30, whichever occurs first. These restrictions are subject to change as needed.

Families, organizations, businesses, and individuals of all ages are invited to enter our tree decorating contest. Trees may be submitted December 6-11. The public may vote for their favorite tree once daily from December 13-18. The 3 trees with the most votes will win prizes ($50, $35, and $25 Barnes & Noble gift cards). Requirements: Trees must be under 2 feet tall and able to stand up on their own. Living trees may be used, but must be in a pot or base. Trees may be created by someone else (artificial trees or craft base) but decorated by the entrants, or the entire tree may be handmade by the entrants out of any materials they choose. You may decorate using any theme you would like, but please keep it family-friendly. If you have any questions, please call 419-468-3203 and ask for the Children's Department.

• Mon, Dec 6^th
• Tue, Dec 7^th
• Wed, Dec 8^th
• Thu, Dec 9^th
• Fri, Dec 10^th
• Sat, Dec 11^th
• Mon, Dec 13^th
• Tue, Dec 14^th
• Wed, Dec 15^th
• Thu, Dec 16^th
• Fri, Dec 17^th
• Sat, Dec 18^th
• Sun, Dec 19^th
• Mon, Dec 20^th

Come prepared to recommend a favorite anime or manga to the group.

• Tue, Dec 14^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Jan 11^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Feb 8^th, 6:30-8pm
• Tue, Mar 8^th, 6:30-8pm

Help us make decisions for future teen programs and teen book purchases.

• Thu, Dec 16^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Jan 20^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Feb 17^th, 5:30-6pm
• Thu, Mar 17^th, 5:30-6pm

Play one of our games, or bring your own to share.

• Thu, Dec 16^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, Jan 20^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, Feb 17^th, 6-8pm
• Thu, Mar 17^th, 6-8pm

The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.

• Thu, Jan 6^th at 5:30pm, Superhero Movie
• Thu, Feb 3^rd at 5:30pm, Spy Movie
• Thu, Mar 3^rd at 5:30pm, Kung Fu Movie
• Thu, Jun 2^nd, 6-8pm
• Thu, Jul 7^th, 6-8pm

We are starting a new book club and would love for you to be part of it. Thu, Jan 13^th, 5-6pm.

It's time to start planting! Bring your plants and prepare to swap them out for something new! Mon, May 16^th, 5:30-7pm.

Join us and Carol Kable as she leads us in painting a Winter Fantasy! Mon, Jan 17^th, 6:30-8pm.

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!

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 26^th, 6:30-7:30pm.

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. Sat, Jun 11^th, 10:30-2:30pm.

Come play Bingo with us, for a chance to win free books. Mon, Jan 24^th, 5:30-7:30pm.

Join us as Mike Hocker gives an amazing presentation on A History of Pioneer Cooking! Thu, Jan 27^th, 5:30-7pm.

Join us at the Three Bean Coffee House. Coloring supplies will be provided.

• Mon, Jan 10^th at 10:30am
• Thu, Feb 10^th at 10:30am
• Thu, Mar 17^th at 10:30am
• Fri, Apr 15^th, 1:30-2:30pm
• Tue, May 17^th, 10:30-11:30am
• Thu, Jun 16^th, 1:30-2:30pm

Join us as Galion resident Scott Palmer talks about his many adventures and the importance of chasing your dreams. Thu, Apr 7^th, 6-8pm.

Have you ever watched Chopped and thought "I can do that" Well prepare to test yourself, but instead of a food challenge we're doing an art challenge! Sign up is required Mon, Apr 11^th, 6-7pm.

Come disc golfing with us to the Reservoir Ridge Galion Disc Golf Course and play the front 9! Person with the lowest score wins a prize! Discs are not provided Sign Up Required

Join us as create a starry galaxy! Sign Up Required Mon, May 9^th, 6-7:30pm.

Test your knowledge of deep, dark ocean with the rest of your Galion Public Library friends! Winner will be given a prize. Mon, Jun 13^th, 6-7pm.

Your plane has crashed in the Bermuda Triangle! It's up to you and your friends to make it home safely! Sign up Required

• Thu, Jun 23^rd, 6-8pm, Last group will be sent in at 7:40

Someone has been murdered on the Titanic. Do you think you can figure out who did it? Sign up Required Thu, Jul 28^th, 6-8pm.

• Mon, Feb 28^th at 5:30pm, Family Feud
• Mon, Mar 28^th at 5:30pm, Board Game Night

Veteran and novice gardeners, bring your seeds and learn some gardening tips. You never know what you're going to find. Mon, Feb 7^th, 6-7pm.

It's time for a scavenger hunt around the library. Try to solve the clues before everyone else. Thu, Mar 24^th, 6:30-7:30pm.

The library will be closed all day on Thursday, February 3^rd and Friday, February 4^th due to winter weather.

Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for Book Chat (discuss books you have enjoyed) and BINGO for Books (play BINGO, win books)! Book Chat will run from 6:00-6:30, and BINGO from 6:30-7:30. You are welcome to join us for either or both! Refreshments will be served. No registration is required. For more information, contact the Children's Department at 419-468-3203. Thu, Feb 24^th, 6-7:30pm.

Children and teens ages 10-18 are invited to make hot chocolate bombs, test out our hot cocoa bar, and decorate cookies! Registration is required. Please call 419-468-3203 or visit the library to reserve your spot, as space is limited. Sat, Feb 26^th, 2-3pm.

All ages are invited to join us for a newly released movie. No registration is required, but space may be limited. Bring a pillow and blanket and get comfy! Popcorn and drinks will be served. Children under 8 must be accompanied.

• Sat, Mar 12^th, 11-12:45pm, featuring Encanto

Children ages 5-12 are invited to drop in and create some spring-themed crafts. No registration is required. Tue, Mar 22^nd, 4:30-5:30pm.

The library will be taking applications through Saturday, March 12^th for this open position.

The Friends will meet in the Community Room.

• Tue, Apr 5^th at 5:30pm
• Wed, May 11^th at 5:30pm
• Tue, Jun 7^th at 5:30pm
• Tue, Jul 5^th at 5:30pm
• Tue, Aug 2^nd at 5:30pm

Stop by with your used books to donate for the sale. The Friends will help you unload them. Sat, Jun 18^th, 10-2pm.

Sat, Aug 13^th.

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 4^th.

Children ages 5-12 are invited to drop in and create some themed crafts. No registration is required.

• Tue, Apr 26^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, May 24^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Jun 28^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Jul 26^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Aug 23^rd, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Sep 27^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Oct 25^th, 4:30-5:30pm
• Tue, Nov 22^nd, 4:30-5:30pm

Thu, Apr 28^th at 6pm.

The Friends of the Library will be hosting their spring used book sale. Thu, May 5^th, 9:30-8pm, Fri, May 6^th, 9:30-5pm, and Sat, May 7^th, 10:30-1:30pm.

• Mon, Dec 20^th at 4pm
• Mon, Jan 17^th at 4pm
• Mon, Feb 21^st at 4pm