Weekly Update

February 10 - February 16, 2025

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This Week at Bowling Green

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

February 10, 9:30 am - Penta GED Classes

February 10, 6:00 pm - Graphic Novel Book Discussion

February 11, 10:00 am - Fiber Friends Creative Circle

February 11, 10:30 am - Just Baby 'N Me

February 11, 2:30 pm - Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Group

February 11, 4:00-5:00 pm - Paws for Reading

February 12, 9:30 am - Penta GED Classes

February 12, 10:30 am - Family Storytime

February 12, 2:00 pm - WCDPL Presents: eBooks and Audiobooks

February 13, 10:30 am - Family Storytime

February 13, 2:00-4:00 pm - Technology Thursdays

February 13, 6:00 pm - Penta GED Classes

February 14, 4:00-5:00 pm - Clifford Birthday Party

February 15, 10:00 am-4:00 pm - Lego Cup Challenge

For a full calendar of upcoming programs, click here.

This Week at Walbridge

February 10, 11:00 am - Senior Library Lanes

February 10, 3:00 pm - Purls of Wisdom: Adult Learn to Knit

February 11, 10:30 am - Family Storytime

February 12, 1:00 pm - Game Day

February 12, 6:00 pm - Family Storytime

February 15, 2:00-4:00 pm - Bridge Building with the Rigamajig

Out & About Around Wood County

Visit us at a public stop around Wood County! View our Bookmobile Schedule on our website.

Hours

Bowling Green

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

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

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

Sunday: Closed


To request materials:

Call Bowling Green: (419) 352-5050

Call Walbridge: (419) 666-9900

Or, use your library card to place holds on materials using the online catalog.

Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Group

Middle school students can enjoy snacks, games, discussion, and giveaways with our Pizza and Pages Book Group! Our next meeting is on Tuesday, February 11 at 2:30 pm in the BGCS Media Center. Learn more.

Lego Cup Challenge

Kids can enjoy time constructing and learning more about STEAM on Saturday, February 15 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drop by our Children's Place and build whatever your imagination can create! Learn more.

Bridge Building with the Rigamajig

Our Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit inspires kids to follow their curiosity through collaborative, creative, and open-ended play. Join us on Saturday, February 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Walbridge Library for some bridge building! Learn more.

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


Graphic Novel Book Discussion

February 10 | 6:00 pm

The Children's Place


WCDPL Presents: eBooks and Audiobooks

February 12 | 2:00 pm

2nd Floor Meeting Room


Clifford Birthday Party

February 14 | 4:00-5:00 pm

The Children's Place

Remember when children's literature was upstairs? How about when the library Atrium was constructed?


Wander each library location now to find our Remember When signs to start learning about how the library looked in the past. These are on display in celebration of our 150th birthday!

Browse Our 150th Birthday Timeline

Learn More About eBooks and Audiobooks

Searching for ways to read digitally? This presentation on Wednesday, February 12 at 2:00 pm in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room will focus on our digital eBooks and audiobooks, giving you insight into how to get the most out of these materials. Learn more.

Celebrate Clifford's Book Birthday

Join us for a birthday celebration for Norman Bridwell and his beloved big red dog, Clifford! Enjoy Clifford books, games, crafts, and more on Friday, February 14 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in The Children's Place. Learn more.

This Week at WCDPL

Ready to read something new and meet new people? Join a book discussion at the library! We have a variety of upcoming book groups to suit every reading taste at every age.

For Adults


Books with Friends Book Discussion

Thursday, February 20 | 11:00 am | 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn


It's a Mystery Book Discussion

Monday, February 24 | 6:00 pm | Meeting Room

Hiss of Death by Rita Mae Brown


Page to Table Cookbook Discussion

Monday, February 24 | 6:30 pm | The Carter House

The Feel Good Foodie by Yumna Jawad


For Kids


Graphic Novel Book Discussion

Monday, February 10 | 6:00 pm | The Children's Place

Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel


For Teens


Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Group

Tuesday, February 11 | 2:30 pm | BGCS Media Center

At Your Library

Build New Skills with LinkedIn Learning

Learn more about AI, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, leadership skills, photography, and more with LinkedIn Learning! Free to use with your library card, you can take professional courses, earn certifications, and build skills. Start learning with LinkedIn Learning.

Get Free Books with DPIL

Children birth through age 5 can get a free, age-appropriate book every month! Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Wood County, and in partnership with Woodlink, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library inspires a love of reading from a young age. This early literacy program is at no cost to families and a new book is sent every month! Learn more about DPIL.

New Books at Your Library

Frigid

Jennifer L. Armentrout

What Happened to the McCrays?

Tracey Lange

How to Think Like Socrates

Donald J. Robertson

The Voyage Home

Pat Barker

Board of Trustees

Ken Frisch, President

Ellen Dalton, Vice President

Mike Sibbersen, Secretary

Greg Esposito

Kris James

Heidi Nees-Carver

Brian Paskvan



Michael L. Penrod, Director

WOOD COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bowling Green
251 North Main Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-5104
Walbridge
108 North Main Street
Walbridge, OH 43465
(419) 666-9900
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