January 13 - January 19, 2025 | | |
WCDPL (both locations) will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. | |
Submit Your Titles for a Chance to Win |
Submit every book you've read this winter for a chance to win! Our first raffle for a WCDPL 150th Birthday tote filled with books is on Tuesday, January 28.
Get materials instantly using WCDPL OverDrive, The Ohio Digital Library, and hoopla, or browse titles using our catalog. Read or listen to materials from the library, fill out your forms, and enter them in-person or online. The first 200 entries will receive a free Winter Reads journal!
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WCDPL's 150th Birthday Celebration | | |
150 Things to Do for Our 150th | Did you know there's over 150 things you can do at your library? In celebration of our 150th birthday, our librarians want you to know that there are (at least) 150 things to do at WCDPL. Browse reads online, grab a new reading suggestion, study and work at the library, and so much more! | |
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Exchange Board Games with Community Members | If you love board games, bring your unwanted games to exchange with other community members! On Friday, January 24 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, join us in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room to drop off your unwanted board games. For each board game you drop off, you’ll get a ticket you can use on Saturday, January 25 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Learn more. | |
Vote for Your Favorite Picture Book of 2024 | Readers of all ages are invited to our Mock Caldecott on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm in The Children's Place. We'll have a discussion and then participate in a vote to decide our 2024 Mock Caldecott winner. Learn more. | |
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
It's a Mystery Book Discussion
Monday, January 27 | 6:00 pm | Meeting Room
The Lost Island by Douglas J. Preston
Page to Table Cookbook Discussion
Monday, January 27 | 6:30 pm | The Carter House
Brilliant Bites: 75 Amazing Small Bites for Any Occasion by Maegan Brown
Books with Friends Book Discussion
Thursday, February 20 | 11:00 am | 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn
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
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Create a New Project with Our 3D Printer |
Did you know you can use our 3D printer for your tabletop games? These gorgeous miniatures, created for Warhammer 40,000, were printed by our 3D printer and constructed and painted by Noah. We love seeing projects like this come to life at the library!
Design, search, and print your next project at either library location with the help of one of our 3D printers. Don't know where to start? Book a Technology Thursdays appointment.
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Learn About Language and Culture with Mango Languages | Learn a new language this winter with interactive courses from Mango Languages! Free to use with your library card, Mango Languages offers over 70 languages to learn, including ASL courses and Little Pim for children. Start learning with Mango Languages. | |
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New Books at Your Library | | |
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
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WOOD COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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251 North Main Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
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Walbridge, OH 43465
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