Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)
Individuals in grades 6-12 are invited to help us make decisions for future teen programs and teen book purchases. Occurs on the 3rdTuesday of select months from 5:30pm to 6pm, and is followed by Teen Game Night. Tue, Feb 18th, 5:30-6pm.
Tinker Time
Come express your creativity and show off your problem-solving skills through out fun little activities! For ages birth to 18. Occurs through the 2nd full week of the Month and goes all day!
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends will meet in the Community Room.
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends will meet in the Community Room.
  • Tue, Mar 4th, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Apr 1st, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, May 6th, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Jun 3rd, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Jul 1st, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Aug 5th, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Sep 2nd, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Oct 7th, 5:30-8pm
  • Tue, Dec 2nd, 5:30-8pm
Yap Club--Zoom Edition
Reoccurring every first Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 8pm on Zoom. Ages 17+ but those 16 and under are welcome to come with an adult. Yap Club is a program designed to get social! The host will choose three words to get conversation started, and will continue to both participate with the group as well as monitor the group to ensure each patron is given the respect they deserve!
One-on-One Help
Make an appointment for one-on-one technical assistance. Appointments are for one hour starting at 1:30pm and 3pm. Sign up now.
  • Mon, Jan 20th
  • Wed, Jan 29th
  • Wed, Feb 5th
  • Mon, Feb 10th
  • Mon, Feb 24th
  • Wed, Feb 26th
  • Mon, Mar 3rd
  • Wed, Mar 5th
  • Mon, Mar 24th
  • Mon, Mar 31st
Winter Reading Program
Youth of all ages can take part in our Winter Reading Program! Read books during the month of January from to be entered into a gift card drawing. Complete the program to get an invitation to the End of Winter Pizza Party! Tracking sheets can be picked up at the Youth Desk in the Children's Department.
Fort Night and Snowball Fights
Youth of all ages are invited to an epic snowball fight in the Children's Room of the Galion Public Library Choose a side of the room, build a fort out of our collection of cardboard boxes then defend your fort with the multitude of snowballs hidden around the room. No registration is required. Warning: from 4:3pm to 5:30pm, Snowballs will be flying. Anyone who enters the Children's Room can and will probably be hit by a snowball or two. The Snowballs used during the snowball fight will be soft and should not hurt if they hit you. Enter at your own risk. Fri, Jan 10th at 4:30pm.
Fake Cake Bakery
Join us in making fake sponge cakes! We will be using, sponges, glue, puffy paint, pom poms and many other crafting supplies. while supplies last. Mon, Jan 20th at 4:30pm.
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
  • Mon, Dec 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jan 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, Feb 17th at 4pm
  • Mon, Mar 17th at 4pm
  • Mon, Apr 21st at 4pm
  • Mon, May 19th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jun 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jul 21st at 4pm
  • Mon, Aug 18th at 4pm
  • Mon, Sep 15th at 4pm
  • Mon, Oct 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, Nov 17th at 4pm
  • Mon, Dec 15th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jan 19th at 4pm
  • Mon, Feb 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Mar 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Apr 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, May 18th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jun 15th at 4pm
  • Mon, Jul 20th at 4pm
  • Mon, Aug 17th at 4pm
  • Mon, Sep 21st at 4pm
  • Mon, Oct 19th at 4pm
  • Mon, Nov 16th at 4pm
  • Mon, Dec 21st at 4pm
  • Mon, Jan 18th at 4pm
2025 Magazine Givaway
Now until January 31st all of our previous magazine issues are free to grab. It is first come first serve. Free magazines are located on the big table closer to the back of the library.
End-of-Winter Pizza Party
Awesome job winter readers! Please make sure to bring your pizza invitation to the pizza party! We will be eating pizza, making pizza, and watching a movie as we do pizza-related activities. Fri, Feb 21st at 4:30pm.
Spring Storytime
Join us for Storytime each week, on Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 10:15am. Activities are themed for preschool aged children. Storytime may not occur on certain weeks due to being affected by holidays and Library events. In addition, Storytime does not occur in the months of May, August, or December.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Please join the Friends of the Library for their semi-annual sale. Materials for sale include books, movies, music, and puzzles. All items are sold on a donation basis (without specified prices). Thu, May 8th, 9:30-8pm, Fri, May 9th, 9:30-5pm, and Sat, May 10th, 10:30-1:30pm.
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.
Open Position: Director
The library is looking to hire a new director. Applicants should have a master's degree in Library and Information Science, and other qualifications. The complete job listing will be available on our Job Opportunities page until the position is filled.
Closed
[CLOSED] The library will be closed in observance of the holiday. See our Holiday Hours for a complete list of all the holidays we observe.
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). You are welcome to bring one of your own or come play one of the many games we own.
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!
Winter Storytime
Join us for Storytime each week, on Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 10:15am. Activities are themed for preschool aged children. Storytime may not occur on certain weeks due to being affected by holidays and Library events. In addition, Storytime does not occur in the months of May, August, or December.
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! This is a bi-monthly event!
Open Position: Outreach & Circulation Clerk
The library is looking to hire someone to coordinate our Books on Wheels program, manage the magazine collection, and work the circulation desk. See our Job Openings page for details.
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! Bring something you are currently working on and join others just like you! We will talk about our latest challenges and triumphs in our craft, trade patterns, and meet new friends.
Gardening Basket Raffle
[photo of the gardening basket] Come see the basket and buy your tickets at the main library desk. Items include a wheelbarrow cart, one large and three small pots, lily bulbs, an assortment of flower and garden seeds, leaf collectors, flag with garden pole, garden tools and gloves, knee pads, kneeling pad, floral snips, gardening sign, two gardening books, and gift certificates to J&L Greenhouse ($20 value) and Kingwood Center ($55 value).
Spots of Paint
This Summer's Summer long Library Program is themed "Color Your World." As we anxiously await the start of our Summer Library Program, we are preparing the Children's Room with spots of fun and color. Teens (grades 6 - 12) interested in helping us decorate the room and help us paint ceiling tiles will need to pick up a tile design paper at the Children's Desk of the Galion Public Library. Designs for the ceiling tiles have to be either art or literary themed (and family friendly). Other than that, the skies the limit in terms of design. Designs need to be seen by Miss Lexie before they can be drawn/painted onto a tile. Last day to turn in Designs May 14th.
  • Tue, Apr 29th, 6-7:30pm
  • Tue, May 6th, 6-7:30pm
  • Tue, May 13th, 6:30-8pm, (During Anime Club)
  • Wed, May 14th, 4:30-5:30pm
  • Tue, May 20th, 6-8pm, (During Teen Game Night)
  • Wed, May 28th, 2:30-5pm
  • Thu, May 29th, 2:30-5pm
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.
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.
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.
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. Address for the Tiger's Den is 232 Portland Way N, Galion, OH 44833. Thu, Jun 12th, 1-3pm.
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.
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.
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.
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. The program begins on June 2nd, and lasts through July 31st. The Teen Program infor will be doenstairs in the Youth Department.
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. Storytime may not occur on certain weeks due to being affected by holidays and Library events. In addition, Storytime does not occur in the months of May, August, or December.
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 Storytime may not occur on certain weeks due to being affected by holidays and Library events. In addition, Storytime does not occur in the months of May, August, or December.
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-aged children and teens. Mon, Jul 7th at 1:30pm.
Open at Noon
The library will be closed in the morning for staff meetings, but will open at noon Fri, Jun 6th.
Join the Children's Department as we enjoy a magic program put on by Magician Erica Carlson and her adorable hedgehog!
Closed
[CLOSED] The library will be closed in observance of the holiday. See our Holiday Hours for a complete list of all the holidays we observe.
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