Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Travelers on the Roads Between Other Worlds Book Discussion

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a sci-fi/fantasy book discussion! Discussions are held in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room at 7:00 pm.November 12 - Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen ChoDecember 3 - Across a Grand Mirror by Elena SandsJanuary 7 - Cheshire Crossing ......More

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a sci-fi/fantasy book discussion! Discussions are held in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room at 7:00 pm.November 12 - Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen ChoDecember 3 - Across a Grand Mirror by Elena SandsJanuary 7 - Cheshire Crossing by Andy Weir & Sarah AndersonFebruary 4 - The Starless Crown by James RollinsMarch 4 - The Master and Margarita by Mikhail BulgakovApril 1 - Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

2nd Floor Programming Room, Bowling Green Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Family Storytime at Bowling Green

Enjoy storytime indoors at the library! Join us in the Bowling Green Library Children's Place for picture book readings, songs, games, and activities. For any questions, contact the Children's Place at (419) 352-8253 or email [email protected].

Bowling Green Library

Technology Thursdays

Looking for someone to help you with your tech questions? Make an appointment to work one on one with our technology expert! In each appointment, you'll get 30 minutes with a member of our tech team where you can get answers to questions involving software, applications......More

Looking for someone to help you with your tech questions? Make an appointment to work one on one with our technology expert! In each appointment, you'll get 30 minutes with a member of our tech team where you can get answers to questions involving software, applications, devices, and more. Appointment time slots are on Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. To make an appointment, call (419) 352-5050, email [email protected], or register with the link below.https://wcdpl.libcal.com/appointments/tech-thursdaysWe are able to provide assistance with laptops, mobile devices, apps, and software. Staff are not able to assist with hardware at this time.

The Learning Lab, Bowling Green Library

Reading Buddies with BGSU & Snack

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College o......More

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College of Education and Human Development.No registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Bowling Green Art Council Presents Spoken Word Night

Join us and the Bowling Green Arts Council to read and perform your original prose or poetry.No registration is required.

1st Floor Meeting Room, Bowling Green Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Reading Buddies with BGSU & Snack

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College o......More

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College of Education and Human Development.No registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Rigamajig Building Day

Kids can build with our Rigamajig! The Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit inspires kids to follow their curiosity through collaborative, creative, and open-ended play. Perfect for kids ages 5 ! Drop in any time between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm to build with our Rigamajig.

Bowling Green Library

Lego Block Party

Spark your creativity with our Lego Block Party every month! Kids can create whatever their imagination decides, including boats, planes, castles, houses, and more. Take your time and create your best Lego masterpiece to be put on display at the library. The focus is on......More

Spark your creativity with our Lego Block Party every month! Kids can create whatever their imagination decides, including boats, planes, castles, houses, and more. Take your time and create your best Lego masterpiece to be put on display at the library. The focus is on fun, creativity, and exploration!

Walbridge Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Penta Career Center GED Classes

Penta's Adult Basic Education and Career Readiness program is a student-centered learning opportunity for adults. The classes are available at no cost to adults who want to improve on basic math and English skills in order to obtain a high school equivalency, enter post......More

Penta's Adult Basic Education and Career Readiness program is a student-centered learning opportunity for adults. The classes are available at no cost to adults who want to improve on basic math and English skills in order to obtain a high school equivalency, enter post-secondary education, or prepare for additional workforce training. Penta will prepare students to take the Official GED Test. Penta provides free practice test vouchers for enrolled students.Registration is required and orientation is mandatory. Call (419) 661-6182 to register.

Bowling Green Library

Senior Library Lanes

Get ready for some friendly competition and fun! The Senior Library Lanes Wii Bowling League will meet every Monday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Walbridge Library starting January 26 through May 4.Teams of two will be scheduled to bowl against another team in a one-h......More

Get ready for some friendly competition and fun! The Senior Library Lanes Wii Bowling League will meet every Monday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Walbridge Library starting January 26 through May 4.Teams of two will be scheduled to bowl against another team in a one-hour session, playing two games during that time.At the end of the season, all participants are invited to a celebration banquet on May 4, where we’ll gather to reflect on the fun and friendship of the spring season.A full schedule will be provided once registration is complete. Registration is required. To register, sign up at the Walbridge Library front desk. Once the league is full, additional registrants will be placed on the substitute list.

Walbridge Library

Purls of Wisdom: Adult Learn to Knit at the Library

Adults: do you want to start a new hobby? Join us for Purls of Wisdom and learn how to knit! With this introductory course, you’ll learn a basic knit stitch.Knitting needles and yarn will be provided. Registration is required. To register, fill out the form below.

Walbridge Library

Reading Buddies with BGSU & Snack

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College o......More

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College of Education and Human Development.No registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Graphic Novel Book Discussion

Students ages 5-11 are invited to a book discussion about some favorite early reader graphic novels! Copies of the graphic novel for each month are available for checkout from the Bowling Green Library Children’s Desk. We invite you to read the book and come to discuss ......More

Students ages 5-11 are invited to a book discussion about some favorite early reader graphic novels! Copies of the graphic novel for each month are available for checkout from the Bowling Green Library Children’s Desk. We invite you to read the book and come to discuss these and other graphic favorites!January 5 - The Lost Mitten by Jannie HoFebruary 9 - Shark and Bot by Brian YanishMarch 9 - The Fix-Its Power Up with Power Drill by Sarah Lynne ReulApril 13 - Everyone Gets a Turn by Marianna Dubuc

Bowling Green Library

Fiber Friends Creative Circle

Calling all knitters and crocheters! Fiber Friends is a fun and social program that meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am to chat and create. People of all skill levels are welcome. Even if you’ve never picked up knitting needles or a crochet hook, we can teach you the basic ......More

Calling all knitters and crocheters! Fiber Friends is a fun and social program that meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am to chat and create. People of all skill levels are welcome. Even if you’ve never picked up knitting needles or a crochet hook, we can teach you the basic skills to get your started on your newest hobby. Bring your current project or start a new one with us!Coffee will be provided. No registration is required.

1st Floor Meeting Room, Bowling Green Library

Just Baby 'N Me

Just Baby ‘N Me is a lap-sit storytime ideal for babies from birth through early walkers (12 months). The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays, and exploring short books together, and is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby, and develop their lan......More

Just Baby ‘N Me is a lap-sit storytime ideal for babies from birth through early walkers (12 months). The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays, and exploring short books together, and is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby, and develop their language and early literacy skills.No registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Paws for Reading

Kids can practice reading with the help of Benny the therapy dog and his owner, Carol Treece! Families can schedule a 15 minute appointment slot to meet Benny and to read to him. Benny is a registered therapy dog and often visits organizations like the Wood County Hospi......More

Kids can practice reading with the help of Benny the therapy dog and his owner, Carol Treece! Families can schedule a 15 minute appointment slot to meet Benny and to read to him. Benny is a registered therapy dog and often visits organizations like the Wood County Hospital. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about therapy dogs and to inspire a love of reading at a young age!Registration is required. One family or child per 15 minute registration appointment. To register, call (419) 352-8253, email [email protected], or register at the link below.Register here: https://wcdpl.libcal.com/appointments/PawsforReading

1st Floor Meeting Room, Bowling Green Library

Reading Buddies with BGSU & Snack

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College o......More

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College of Education and Human Development.No registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Penta Career Center GED Classes

Penta's Adult Basic Education and Career Readiness program is a student-centered learning opportunity for adults. The classes are available at no cost to adults who want to improve on basic math and English skills in order to obtain a high school equivalency, enter post......More

Penta's Adult Basic Education and Career Readiness program is a student-centered learning opportunity for adults. The classes are available at no cost to adults who want to improve on basic math and English skills in order to obtain a high school equivalency, enter post-secondary education, or prepare for additional workforce training. Penta will prepare students to take the Official GED Test. Penta provides free practice test vouchers for enrolled students.Registration is required and orientation is mandatory. Call (419) 661-6182 to register.

Bowling Green Library

Family Storytime at Walbridge

Enjoy storytime indoors at the library! Join us at the Walbridge Library Meeting Room for picture book readings, songs, games, and activities. For any questions, contact the Children's Place at (419) 352-8253 or email [email protected].

Walbridge Meeting Room , Walbridge Library

Family Storytime at Bowling Green

Enjoy storytime indoors at the library! Join us in the Bowling Green Library Children's Place for picture book readings, songs, games, and activities. For any questions, contact the Children's Place at (419) 352-8253 or email [email protected].

Bowling Green Library

Game Day

Visit the library to play some of your favorite games every Wednesday! All are welcome to attend and play pinochle, euchre, and hand and foot. Or, bring your own game and start something new!

Walbridge Meeting Room , Walbridge Library

Reading Buddies with BGSU & Snack

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College o......More

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College of Education and Human Development.No registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Family Storytime at Bowling Green

Enjoy storytime indoors at the library! Join us in the Bowling Green Library Children's Place for picture book readings, songs, games, and activities. For any questions, contact the Children's Place at (419) 352-8253 or email [email protected].

Bowling Green Library

Technology Thursdays

Looking for someone to help you with your tech questions? Make an appointment to work one on one with our technology expert! In each appointment, you'll get 30 minutes with a member of our tech team where you can get answers to questions involving software, applications......More

Looking for someone to help you with your tech questions? Make an appointment to work one on one with our technology expert! In each appointment, you'll get 30 minutes with a member of our tech team where you can get answers to questions involving software, applications, devices, and more. Appointment time slots are on Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. To make an appointment, call (419) 352-5050, email [email protected], or register with the link below.https://wcdpl.libcal.com/appointments/tech-thursdaysWe are able to provide assistance with laptops, mobile devices, apps, and software. Staff are not able to assist with hardware at this time.

The Learning Lab, Bowling Green Library

Let's Tell a Story

Tell your story with this program at the library! Children will be able to get step-by-step instructions on how to write their very own themed story. Blank booklets will be provided. Perfect for ages 8 .Themes include:January 8 - Pirate AdventureFebruary 12 - Jungle Adv......More

Tell your story with this program at the library! Children will be able to get step-by-step instructions on how to write their very own themed story. Blank booklets will be provided. Perfect for ages 8 .Themes include:January 8 - Pirate AdventureFebruary 12 - Jungle AdventureMarch 12 - Fairytale AdventureApril 9 - Space AdventureNo registration is required.

Walbridge Meeting Room , Walbridge Library

Reading Buddies with BGSU & Snack

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College o......More

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College of Education and Human Development.No registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Reading Buddies with BGSU & Snack

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College o......More

Children's Place staff will serve snacks from Connecting Kids to Meals and coordinate pairing up younger readers to practice with older readers for support, encouragement and fun.BGSU students will include tutors from America Reads as well as students from the College of Education and Human Development.No registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Interactive Learning Room: Post Office

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with a post office. Children can practice writing letters and play with hands-on activities to learn about what a post office does. Make your own Valentine!

Bowling Green Library

Preschool Stories and Play

Families with preschool children: join us monthly for a themed story and playtime! Hear a story and engage in activities and imaginative play.Themes include:January - Construction and LegosFebruary - Be My ValentineMarch - CatsApril - ABCsNo registration is required.

Bowling Green Library

Family Movie Time

Join us for family movies every month! Showings include:January 10 - FrozenFebruary 14 - Beauty and the BeastMarch 14 - Night at the MuseumApril 11 - Wreck-It Ralph

Walbridge Meeting Room , Walbridge Library