Summer's Final Chapter ☀️ Summer Reading Program Ends August 12

Weekly Update

July 29 - August 4, 2024

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This Week at Bowling Green

Weekdays, 3:30-4:00 pm - Snack

July 29, 9:30 am - Penta GED Classes

July 31, 9:30 am - Penta GED Classes

August 1, 2:00-4:00 pm - Technology Thursdays

August 1, 6:00 pm - Penta GED Classes

For a full calendar of upcoming programs, click here.

This Week at Walbridge

July 29, 2:00 pm - Let's Tell a Story

July 29, 3:00 pm - Purls of Wisdom: Adult Learn to Knit

July 30, 10:30 am - Family Storytime

July 31, 1:00 pm - Game Day

August 3, 2:00-4:00 pm - Lego Block Party

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.

Purls of Wisdom: Adult Learn to Knit

Start a new hobby with Purls of Wisdom on Mondays at 3:00 pm. Adults will learn the basic knit stitch with this course. Register here.

Technology Thursdays

Get your tech troubles solved every Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Make an appointment to get answers to questions involving software, applications, devices, and more. Register here.

Lego Block Party

Race against time to build your best Lego creation on Saturday, August 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Learn more.

From Your Library

Finish Your Summer Strong with Summer Reading Program

Have you registered your family for our Summer Reading Program yet? There's still time! For every minute you read, you'll get one point. The more you read, the more chances you have to win great prizes!

If you're reading at the Bowling Green or Walbridge library, you can also register for summer reading on our Bookmobile. Register and read now through August 12 for a chance to win prizes like this giant stuffed sloth and books.

Register for Summer Reading Program online at wcdpl.readsquared.com, or visit our Bookmobile to grab your Bookmobile Passport.

This Week at WCDPL

Tell Your Story at the Library

Have you ever wanted to write your own story? Kids can tell their tale at the library with Let’s Tell a Story on Monday, July 29 at 2:00 pm. Kids will get step-by-step instructions on how to write their very own themed story, and blank booklets will be provided for them to start jotting it down. Perfect for ages 8+. 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

Coffee Talk Book Discussion

Thursday, August 15 | 10:00 am | 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Sing Her Down by Ivy Pochoda

It's a Mystery Book Discussion

Monday, August 26 | 6:00 pm | Meeting Room

The Long Way Home by Louise Penny

Page to Table Cookbook Discussion

Monday, August 26 | 6:30 pm | The Carter House

The Outdoor Cook by America's Test Kitchen

For Kids

Graphic Novel Book Discussion

Monday, August 19 | 6:00 pm | The Children's Place

Squidding Around: Fish Feud by Kevin Sherry

From Your Library

Visit Us at the Wood County Fair

Visit us during the Wood County Fair at our booth under the Grandstand! We'll be giving out information on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Wood County, which mails children birth through age 5 a free book every month. Come learn about this early literacy opportunity and enter into our book bundle raffles for a chance to win!

Learn More About STEAM with Kapla Blocks

Tucker came into the Children's Place and built this scorpion with our Kapla Blocks! These building blocks encourage persistence and STEAM learning, and you can build with them in our Children's Place today. Stop by the library to find out more and plan your next project.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Reaches 3 Million Milestone

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library's early childhood book-gifting program now gifts over 3 million books each month and, as of June 2024, the Imagination Library has gifted over 244 million books to children around the world. We are so proud to support this program alongside the other independent library systems in Wood County that make up WoodLink. Learn more about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Wood County.