Youth Bingo for Books
Win a colorfully array of nifty books by joining the library for a game (or 3) of Bingo! Open to youth of all ages. Mon, Jun 9th at Noon.
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.)
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.)
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!
Tiger's Den Skating Party
Kick off the Summer Library Program by joining the library of the Tiger's Den for a skating party! Stop in at anytime between 1:00-3:00 p.m. Entry to the skating party will not start until at 1:00 p.m. Waiver forms will be made available at the Youth Desk of the Galion Public Library starting June 2nd. Please keep your waivers until the day of the party. (Read More.) Thu, Jun 12th, 1-3pm.
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.
Pop-Up Craft: Mini Book Making
Love to collect books or interested in making your own personal library? Then join us for Mini-Book Making! We will be making our own mini books with our favorite covers. This program is geared towards ages 10+ Fri, Jun 13th 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.)
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. Thu, Jun 19th 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 Ghost Hunt
Come to the library for an after hours Ghost Hunt at the library. Explore using various technology and equipment as you debunk paranormal phenomenon. Teens and adults will be able to hunt all over the library (with a few places off limits). Teens must be 14 years or older to participate. Fri, Jun 20th at 6pm.
No-Cook Cooking Contest
Do you have what it takes to cook your way against other kids... Without actually heating or cooking? Test your stuff and learn new techniques as you try to come up with the tastiest dish with the provided ingredients. Kids edition of this program is at 11:00 a.m. and the Teen edition is at 3:00 p.m. Mon, Jun 23rd at 11am and Mon, Jun 23rd at 3pm.
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.)
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.)
Bubble Bonanza
Have fun on the library lawn with foam and bubbles! Try not to get lost in the maze of bubbles. Old clothes and shoes are highly recommended. Thu, Jun 26th at 1pm.
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.)
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.)