Let's Stay in Touch


Weekly Updates from WCDPL
November 23 - 29, 2020
Library Hours, Programs, & News

Seasonal & Current Hours
WCDPL Hot Tip of the Week: Explore Your Family History
THANK YOU for supporting the library on November 3.

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WCDPL Hours

2020 Seasonal Hours:
Thanksgiving:
  • WCDPL closes at 5 pm, Wednesday, November 25
  • Remains closed Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29
Christmas:
  • WCDPL closes at 5 pm, Wednesday, December 23
  • Remains closed Thursday, December 24 through Sunday, December 27
New Year's:
  • WCDPL closes at 5 pm Thursday, December 31, 2020
  • Closed Friday, January 1, 2021

Current Hours for Bowling Green & Walbridge:
Building Open Hours:
  • Mon., 11 am - 7 pm
  • Tues. - Sat., 11 am - 4 pm
  • Express service, in-person visits limited to 60 minutes, 1 visit per day.

Curbside Service Hours:
  • Mon., 9 am - 7 pm
  • Tues. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm
  • To request materials: Call BG: 419-352-5050 or Walbridge: 419-666-9900
Or, use your library card to place holds on materials using the online catalog.

Sunday, Libraries Closed.
This Week at WCDPL
November 23 - 29, 2020
Tues., 11/24, 3 pm - Wed., 11/25, 3 pm. 24 Hours of Virtual Family Trivia. Families, start the holiday season by spending fun time together and by showing off your collective knowledge on a range of topics. Participate on the library's Facebook page via Google Forms starting at 3 pm 11/24.

Wed., 11/25 - Sun., 11/29. Starting at 5 pm on 11/25, WCDPL closes and remains closed for Thanksgiving break.

Bunny's Book Club. Now through 11/30.
Students preschool through grade 5: sign up at wcdpl.readsquared.com and be
part of the Bunny's Book Club. Participants receive a plush bunny. Read and log your minutes to earn tickets towards a Book Bundle Raffle. For more information, contact the Children's Place at 419-352-8253
  • Tune in to Fun-Size Storytimes each Tuesday and Saturday morning on the
library's Facebook page.

  • Find more virtual program and event information at

  • Stay up-to-date with library news through the Let's Stay in Touch
e-newsletter, online at wcdpl.org, and our FaceBook page.
Hot Tip of the Week: Explore Your Family History with HeritageQuest
HertiageQuest provides an essential collection of finding aids, genealogical, and historical resources from over 60 countries, dating from as far back as 1700.

Explore your story with HeritageQuest’s extensive collection of historical and genealogical sources. 



thank you sign in WCDPL front window
Thank You, Voters for supporting the library on November 3rd.
More for You
Cell Phone Recycling Station
Recycle your old cell phone at
the BG library

Have an old cell phone lying around, gathering dust?

WCDPL now offers a way for you to recycle your old phones and small tablets (your devices must fit easily through the recycling bin's opening).

  • Reduce your e-waste
cell phones wiped clean, recycled, or repurposed for use by electronics recycler, ReCellOne

  • Benefit the library
proceeds from any qualifying recycled phone benefit WCDPL

Look for the recycling bin in the main hallway of the Bowling Green building.

Ohio Governor's Imagination Library and
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Provide a Free Book Each Month to Children from Birth to Age 6
The Ohio Governor's Imagination Library, in partnership* with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends a free book each month to children from birth to age 5 who are enrolled in the Imagination Library program.
Enroll your child today at:


*This partnership also includes the United Way in Wood County and Wood County's seven independent libraries. Learn more about the partnership that brought the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Wood County children by visiting:

Wood County District Public Library
Board of Trustees
Brian Paskvan, President
Becky Bhaer, Vice President
Ellen Dalton
Nathan Eikost
John Fawcett
Ken Frisch
Mike Sibbersen

Michael L. Penrod, Director
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251 North Main Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-352-5104
108 North Main Street
Walbridge, OH 43465
419-666-9900