Weekly Update

April 21 - April 27, 2025

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Families Can Get Homework & Reading Help

Kids can practice their reading and get homework help every weekday at the library! Our dedicated tutors from BGSU are available Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm to help early readers and offer support, encouragement, and fun. We also have snacks for kids supported by Connecting Kids to Meals during this time.

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This Week at the Library

Bowling Green

Weekdays, 4:00-5:00 pm - Reading Buddies with BGSU and Snack

April 21, 9:30 am - Penta GED Classes

April 21, 4:00-5:00 pm - Junie B. Jones Birthday Party

April 21, 6:30 pm - WBGU-PBS Presents a Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library"

April 22, 10:00 am - Fiber Friends

April 22, 10:30 am - Just Baby 'N Me

April 22, 2:00 pm - Computer Basics

April 22, 4:00-5:00 pm - Paws for Reading

April 23, 9:30 am - Penta GED Classes

April 23, 10:30 am - Family Storytime

April 23, 6:30 pm - Insult like Shakespeare

April 23, 7:00 pm - Meet the Author: Chris Grabenstein

April 24, 10:30 am - Family Storytime

April 24, 2:00-4:00 pm - Technology Thursdays

April 25, 9:00 am-5:30 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale

April 26, 9:00 am-4:30 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale

April 26, 10:00 am-4:00 pm - Rigamajig Building Day

Walbridge

April 21, 11:00 am - Senior Library Lanes

April 21, 3:00 pm - Purls of Wisdom

April 22, 10:30 am - Family Storytime

April 23, 1:00 pm - Game Day

April 23, 6:00 pm - Family Storytime

April 24, 7:00 pm - Meet the Author: Chris Grabenstein

Bookmobile

View a full schedule of upcoming public stops at wcdpl.org/bookmobile.

Junie B. Jones Birthday Party

Join us on Monday, April 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm for a celebration of Barbara Park and her beloved Junie B. Jones books! Enjoy games, crafts, and a special treat. Learn more.

Computer Basics: Microsoft Word

Learn more about Microsoft Word on Tuesday, April 22 at 2:00 pm. This beginner course will go over the functions and uses of Microsoft Work. Register here.

Rigamajig Building Day

Kids can play with our Rigamajig on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Families can follow their curiosity through creative, open-ended play! Learn more.

Enjoy a Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library"

WBGU-PBS presents a screening of “Free for All: The Public Library,” an Independent Lens production, on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 pm. The film tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who make a simple idea happen. Learn more.

Write Poetry and Insult Like Shakespeare

Flex your creative muscles (and your classic literature skills) on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm! Create a poem using offensive words from Shakespeare to leave your spleeny opponent speechless. Register here.

Meet Author Chris Grabenstein

Meet author Chris Grabenstein on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm in Bowling Green and Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 pm in Walbridge! Author of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series, The Smartest Kid in the Universe series, the Dog Squad series, and more, Chris will discuss his books, answer questions, and sign copies. Learn more.

For Adults


It's a Mystery Book Discussion

Monday, April 28 | 6:00 pm

Meeting Room

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose


Page to Table Cookbook Discussion

Monday, April 28 | 6:30 pm

The Carter House

What Can I Bring? 360+ Dishes for Parties, Picnics & Potlucks by Taste of Home


Books with Friends Book Discussion

Thursday, May 15 | 11:00 am

2nd Floor Meeting Room

What You are Looking for is the Library by Michiko Aoyama

For Kids


Graphic Novel Book Discussion

Monday, May 19 | 6:00 pm

The Children's Place

Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey


For Teens


Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Group

Tuesday, May 13 | 2:30 pm

BGCS Media Center

 

WCDPL's 150th Birthday Celebration

2025 is our 150th birthday celebration! Join us throughout the year as we celebrate with special events.


Learn more about our history, explore 150 things you can do at WCDPL, and check out a full list of events we have planned this year.

Upcoming Events


WCDPL Presents: Introduction to Family History Research

May 1 | 2:00 pm

Walbridge Meeting Room


WCDPL Presents: 3D Printing

May 14 | 2:00 pm

The Learning Lab


Books with Friends Book Discussion

May 15 | 11:00 am

2nd Floor Meeting Room

New Books at Your Library

 

Back After This

Linda Holmes

Close Your Eyes and Count to 10

Lisa Unger

Quick & Easy Knitting

Time Will Tell

Rita Mae Brown

Want more reading suggestions? Reach out to Information Series at (419) 352-5050 or The Children's Place at (419) 352-8253 for more reads.

 

We're Your Library.

Bowling Green

(419) 352-5104

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Walbridge

(419) 666-9900

Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

Bookmobile

(419) 352-5104 ext. 221

See a schedule of public stops

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