Fun, refreshments, and prizes. Sign up now at the main desk. (Read More.)Solve the puzzles, get the titles, be the first to find the books, and win the grand prize. Sat, Feb 13^th, 2-4pm.

Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year fall on the same day this year, so we're holding a party to celebrate both! Help us usher in the Chinese New Year 4078, the year of the tiger, with traditional crafts, food, and games. Find out your Chinese Zodiac sign, write a Valentine in Chinese, and dip your fortune cookie in chocolate. Chinese and American refreshments will be available. There is no charge for this program, but registration is necessary. Sat, Feb 13^th, 7-9pm.

The ultimate old-school wargame is coming to a library near you. Teens in grades 7-12, join us in the community room. Chess sets and refreshments will be provided. Chess nights are one of our longest-running and most popular teen programs. Come in for a lesson or to test your strategies against new opponents. Registration is not required: you can just show up.

• Thu, Feb 18^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Mar 4^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Mar 18^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Apr 1^st, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, Apr 15^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, May 6^th, 6-8:15pm
• Thu, May 20^th, 6-8:15pm

The Galion Public Library will be accepting non-perishable food products in lieu of cash for the payment of overdue fines during the month of February. All the collected food will be donated to a local food bank. (Read More.)Only overdue fines (not lost item charges or other fees) are eligible. Please donate an amount of food in keeping with the size of your fine, and remember that foods with expired use-by dates cannot be given to those in need.

Are you into anime and manga? Join us for films, speakers, food, and cosplay. No registration required, just show up. Mon, Mar 1^st, 6:30-8:15pm, Mon, Apr 5^th, 6:30-8:15pm, and Mon, May 3^rd, 6:30-8:15pm.

Test your mettle. Compete against other players. Win fame among your peers. Sign up for the spring chess tournament.

• Sat, Mar 20^th, 9-Noon, (tentative date)

The library will be closed for the holiday. Mon, May 31^st, Mon, Jul 5^th, Mon, Sep 6^th, Thu, Nov 25^th, Fri, Nov 26^th, Fri, Dec 24^th, Sat, Dec 25^th, and Sat, Jan 1^st.