Open at Noon
The library will be opening late, at noon. Mon, Jun 30th.
Adult Game Night
Reoccurring every final Monday of the month from 5:30pm - 8pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! Ages 17+ but those 16 and under are welcome to come with an adult. (Read More.)
Summer Storytime
Join us for Storytime each week, on Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 10:15am. Activities are themed for preschool aged children. Summer Storytime will take place at the Real Life Nazarene located at 777 Fairview Ave, Galion, OH 44833, to accommodate the large participation of Summer Storytime. (Read More.)
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends will meet in the Community Room. Tue, Jul 1st, 5:30-8pm, Tue, Aug 5th, 5:30-8pm, Tue, Sep 2nd, 5:30-8pm, Tue, Oct 7th, 5:30-8pm, and Tue, Dec 2nd, 5:30-8pm.
Pop-Up Craft: DIY & Henna Tattoos
Interested in a different type of craft? Join us for Henna Tattoos at the Galion Public Library. Program is intended for school-age children and teens. Mon, Jul 7th at 1:30pm.
Bingo! for Books
Come in and play bingo, winners leave with a new book of their choice! There will be plenty of opportunities to win too; Cards will be played through until we get three bingo winners each round! We'll be playing from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Always free to play! (Read More.)
Teen Anime Club
Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for fun anime themed activities, games, and occasional movies! Occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and starts at 6:30pm. No registration is required.
Coffee and Coloring
Please join us at Three Bean Coffee House for 2 hours of cozy coloring and drinks on the 2nd Wednesday of the month! All ages are welcome, but those ages 13 and under must come with an adult to attend! We have both simple and complex coloring pages available. The only cost to you is your drink! We hope to see you there!
Erica Carlson's Balloon Animal Workshop
Join the library at the Nazarene Church for this wonderful workshop that combines fantastic tricks and techniques, and lots of fun surprises. (Read More.) Thu, Jul 10th at 1pm.
Lego Club
Children and teens of all ages (and their families) are invited to drop in and build. Occurs on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 4:3pm to 5:30pm. No registration is required.
Wolves - Fact vs. Fiction
The Ohio Canid Center will be visiting Galion at the Nazarene Church with one of their wolves. Come and learn about the myths and legends surrounding those cool creatures. Mon, Jul 14th at 1pm.
Teen Game Night
Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for board games, card games and video games. No registration is required. Occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm, right after Teen Advisory Board (TAB). (Read More.)
Craft Night
Come together to flex those creative muscles on the 3rd Wednesday of every month! Ages 17+ but those 16 and under are welcome to come with an adult. (Read More.)
Ohio School of Falconry
Join us on the library lawn for a fun & interactive aerial show put on by Falcons! Thu, Jul 17th at 1pm.
STEAM Ahead
Join us at the library for fun and interesting experiments and activities. Each month on the 3rd Thursday is something new to explore! For ages K - 5th.
Teen Craft: Book Page Edge Painting
Join us for fun and creative endeavors! Want to make your favorite books extra special? Come to the library to paint the edges to turn ordinary books into special, one of a kind editions. We will provide different books/ paints and stencils! Fri, Jul 18th at 1:30pm.
Political Education
Our Adult Programming Coordinator wanted to try something new and teach our patrons to engage in the political system that exists all around us in a way that goes beyond the ballot box. This will be done with discussions and activities revolving around a particular chosen topic. (Read More.)
Stitch Club
Know how to sew, knit, crochet, or any other fiber craft? Don't know how to do any of these crafts but want to learn? We will help you learn how! We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 5:30pm. For all ages! We welcome children, teens and adults too! (Read More.)
Mestival
Come enjoy a wild and creative day, as we all transform into artists for this messy occasion! Do not wear your Sunday best (play clothes needed) & maybe a raincoat! We are compiling fun ideas and the list keeps growing! See you all there! (Read More.) Thu, Jul 24th at 1pm.
Scribble Art
Tangle up with some DIY Zentangled Scribble art. Create a unique scribble and fill in the blank spaces with all different colors! Tue, Jul 29th at 6pm.
Yap Club
Reoccurring every final Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 8pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! Ages 17+ but those 16 and under are welcome to come with an adult. (Read More.)
Summer Reading for All Ages
Our summer reading theme this year is Color Your World. We have programs for Adults, for Teens, and for Children. (Read More.)
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Race to 1000 books with our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program! Parents track the amount of books online, and children are given prizes for different milestones! For ages birth through kindergarten, and you need to sign up in person.
One-on-One Help
Make an appointment for one-on-one technical assistance. Appointments are for one hour starting at 1:30pm and 3pm. (Read More.)