Preschool Story Time In-Person

This fun, drop-in program features stories, songs, finger plays, and group activities for children. Perfect for ages 3 to 6 years old. This is a drop-in story time, no registration is required.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Preschool Story Time In-Person

This fun, drop-in program features stories, songs, finger plays, and group activities for children. Perfect for ages 3 to 6 years old. This is a drop-in story time, no registration is required.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Welcoming Writers Group In-Person

Get Kind, Helpful Feedback on Your Writing!Whether you're a novice or a published author, join the Welcoming Writers at Way.We're a supportive group of writers of all types: fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, poetry, songs, etc. We read and comment on short submissions (......More

Get Kind, Helpful Feedback on Your Writing!Whether you're a novice or a published author, join the Welcoming Writers at Way.We're a supportive group of writers of all types: fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, poetry, songs, etc. We read and comment on short submissions (four pages or less). When time allows, we share resources and discuss published writing to help everyone further improve their craft.

Conference Room 1

Adult Take-Home Craft Kit Rose Ring

Fall in love with these little pipe cleaner rose rings featured by Martha Stewart.

Mother Goose In-Person

This 30-minute drop-in early literacy program for babies and their caregivers features music, rhymes, and stories. Ages birth-18 months.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Diabetes Workshop sponsored by Mercy Health In-Person

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and 97 million have prediabetes. Register once for all sessions of this free 3-week workshop that takes place on February 5, 12 & 19. Learn how to better understand and manage the disease. The workshop will cover topics such......More

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and 97 million have prediabetes. Register once for all sessions of this free 3-week workshop that takes place on February 5, 12 & 19. Learn how to better understand and manage the disease. The workshop will cover topics such as treatment, testing and risks, healthy eating, meal breakdown with meal charts, exercise and goal setting. You will also learn diabetes management with focus on communication, positive thinking, emotions, medication usage and long term goals. Please plan to attend all 3 weeks of workshop when registering.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Diabetes Workshop sponsored by Mercy Health In-Person

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and 97 million have prediabetes. Register once for all sessions of this free 3-week workshop that takes place on February 5, 12 & 19. Learn how to better understand and manage the disease. The workshop will cover topics such......More

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and 97 million have prediabetes. Register once for all sessions of this free 3-week workshop that takes place on February 5, 12 & 19. Learn how to better understand and manage the disease. The workshop will cover topics such as treatment, testing and risks, healthy eating, meal breakdown with meal charts, exercise and goal setting. You will also learn diabetes management with focus on communication, positive thinking, emotions, medication usage and long term goals. Please plan to attend all 3 weeks of workshop when registering.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Diabetes Workshop sponsored by Mercy Health In-Person

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and 97 million have prediabetes. Register once for all sessions of this free 3-week workshop that takes place on February 5, 12 & 19. Learn how to better understand and manage the disease. The workshop will cover topics such......More

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and 97 million have prediabetes. Register once for all sessions of this free 3-week workshop that takes place on February 5, 12 & 19. Learn how to better understand and manage the disease. The workshop will cover topics such as treatment, testing and risks, healthy eating, meal breakdown with meal charts, exercise and goal setting. You will also learn diabetes management with focus on communication, positive thinking, emotions, medication usage and long term goals. Please plan to attend all 3 weeks of workshop when registering.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Bird Migration In-Person

Why do birds fly south for the winter? How do they know when it’s time to go? Come talk about birds in winter with Jim Witter from the Wood County Parks. Registration required.

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Base Camp Stories - Exploring Big Bend National Park In-Person

Long-time road-tripper, National Park Explorer, and volunteer with the Wood County Parks Kurt Stuckey has been a LOT of places, including almost all the National Parks! Join Kurt as he recalls his experience of Big Bend National Park in Texas.Join Wood County Parks and ......More

Long-time road-tripper, National Park Explorer, and volunteer with the Wood County Parks Kurt Stuckey has been a LOT of places, including almost all the National Parks! Join Kurt as he recalls his experience of Big Bend National Park in Texas.Join Wood County Parks and Way Public Library this winter as we invite local outdoorsmen and women to share stories of their adventures, provide information on their planning, background, gear, and experience to inspire us for our own next outdoor adventures!

Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D

Virtual Author Talk - Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy ta......More

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times. The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Way Public Library. Register here

Teen Hamilton Sing-Along, Part 2 In-Person

Teens can join Way Library for a sing along of the second half of the Broadway musical Hamilton.

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America 250 Ohio: Beginners Crochet & Knit In-Person

Celebrate America’s 250th by contributing to a collaborative mural made from individual knit and crochet squares. Each 8 x 8" square will help frame an America 250 image and represent the creativity, connection, and heritage of our community. Join a beginner class or op......More

Celebrate America’s 250th by contributing to a collaborative mural made from individual knit and crochet squares. Each 8 x 8" square will help frame an America 250 image and represent the creativity, connection, and heritage of our community. Join a beginner class or open group session to participate-no experience needed! All ages are welcome to attend!

Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D

Machu Picchu Virtual Reality Tour In-Person

Join us as we tour the ancient Incan citadel, Machu Picchu, from the comfort of WAY.Registration is required.

Conference Room 1

Hamilton In-Person

Don’t throw away your shot to watch Hamilton! This is a filmed recording of a Broadway performance of the much-lauded musical. The screening is part of Way Library’s America-250 programming.

Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D

Homeschoolers' Book Talk In-Person

This book club meets monthly during the school year to discuss books from a variety of genres! Homeschoolers have the opportunity to enjoy good books, express opinions, analyze events and share their ideas. Ages 8-12.We will be discussing Spirit Animals: Wild Born by Br......More

This book club meets monthly during the school year to discuss books from a variety of genres! Homeschoolers have the opportunity to enjoy good books, express opinions, analyze events and share their ideas. Ages 8-12.We will be discussing Spirit Animals: Wild Born by Brandon Mull.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

MS Wellness and Exercise Class In-Person

This 45 minute class is designed for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It focuses on balance, posture, functional and core strength. Exercise has been shown in research to be safe and feasible with MS, and it can help in managing the high fatigue levels and functiona......More

This 45 minute class is designed for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It focuses on balance, posture, functional and core strength. Exercise has been shown in research to be safe and feasible with MS, and it can help in managing the high fatigue levels and functional mobility challenges these individuals face. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Chairs are provided. MS, or multiple sclerosis, is a neurologic disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own cells/sheaths that provide protective coating to nerve fibers. This process is called demyelination, which can cause a variety of symptoms including vision problems, weakness, balance/walking issues, cognitive difficulty, and/or numbness and tingling.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Toddler Time In-Person

This 30-minute interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs. Ages 19 to 35 months, no registration is required.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Toddler Time In-Person

This 30-minute interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs. Ages 19 to 35 months, no registration is required.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Bookaneers Book Club In-Person

Join us as we talk about this month's book: I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 (Graphic Novel) by Lauren Tarshis and do activities based on what we've read. For ages 8-12. Refreshments will be served.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Preschool Story Time In-Person

This fun, drop-in program features stories, songs, finger plays, and group activities for children. Perfect for ages 3 to 6 years old. This is a drop-in story time, no registration is required.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Preschool Story Time In-Person

This fun, drop-in program features stories, songs, finger plays, and group activities for children. Perfect for ages 3 to 6 years old. This is a drop-in story time, no registration is required.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Paint Your Partner In-Person

Bring your partner, spouse or best friend and try this viral trend. Unleash your inner artist at our “Paint Your Partner” event! Join us for a fun-filled evening where you and your partner can express your love and creativity through art. Whether you’re seasoned painter......More

Bring your partner, spouse or best friend and try this viral trend. Unleash your inner artist at our “Paint Your Partner” event! Join us for a fun-filled evening where you and your partner can express your love and creativity through art. Whether you’re seasoned painters or trying it for the first time, it’s a fun way to celebrate relationships and share a bit of personal artistry. All supplies provided.Please register one name per couple.

Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D

Bloody Brews - offsite In-Person

Do you like your reads creepy and crawly? Do you want to discuss the scares in a local brewery with new friends? Then join the Bloody Brews Book Club at Cocina de Carlos (27072 Carronade Drive) for beverages, beasties, and things that go bump in the night! The book f......More

Do you like your reads creepy and crawly? Do you want to discuss the scares in a local brewery with new friends? Then join the Bloody Brews Book Club at Cocina de Carlos (27072 Carronade Drive) for beverages, beasties, and things that go bump in the night! The book for February is Virginia Feito's "Victorian Psycho". Copies can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

Outside

AARP Driver Safety Course In-Person

Learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, possibly qualify for a discount on your auto insurance, and more. There is a course fee of $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members due at time of class. We suggest you pack a snack/lunch. Space is lim......More

Learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, possibly qualify for a discount on your auto insurance, and more. There is a course fee of $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members due at time of class. We suggest you pack a snack/lunch. Space is limited. Registration required at Way Library.

Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D

Mother Goose In-Person

This 30-minute drop-in early literacy program for babies and their caregivers features music, rhymes, and stories. Ages birth-18 months.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Virtual Author Talk - Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and te......More

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee. The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Way Public Library. Register here

Lego League In-Person

If you're a great Lego builder, or a first-timer, this is the place for you. We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination for an hour of free building. Ages 4 and up.Contact the youth services desk at 419-874-3135 x116 for more information.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

America 250 Ohio: Open Knit & Crochet In-Person

Celebrate America’s 250th by contributing to a collaborative mural made from individual knit and crochet squares. Each 8 x 8" square will help frame an America 250 image and represent the creativity, connection, and heritage of our community. Join a beginner class or op......More

Celebrate America’s 250th by contributing to a collaborative mural made from individual knit and crochet squares. Each 8 x 8" square will help frame an America 250 image and represent the creativity, connection, and heritage of our community. Join a beginner class or open group session to participate-no experience needed! All ages are welcome to attend!

Conference Room 1

Couples Yoga In-Person

Join us for a unique couples yoga experience designed to deepen your connection while promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Set in the serene atmosphere of our community library, this class offers a blend of gentle yoga poses, breathing exercises, and partner stretches ......More

Join us for a unique couples yoga experience designed to deepen your connection while promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Set in the serene atmosphere of our community library, this class offers a blend of gentle yoga poses, breathing exercises, and partner stretches tailored for all levels. Rediscover the joy of being together in a calming environment. Sign up today and embark on a journey of love and wellness! Bring your yoga mat, comfortable clothing, and an open heart!Please register one name per couple.

Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D

Story Time with the Kingston Lion In-Person

Come have a roaring good time with the Kingston Lion. We will have stories, songs, and lots of fun! All ages welcome and no registration is required.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library

Pizza and Pages In-Person

Teens age 12-16 can read a chosen book and then come to the library for book discussion and pizza.

Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library