Big Blast of Space
All ages are invited to join magician and ventriloquist Paul Adams for the Big Blast of Space Science Show! No registration is required. Thank you to the Galion Community Foundation and the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event!
Mr. Puppet
All ages are invited to join puppeteer Bob Adbou for a special performance. No registration is required. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event! Wed, Jul 17th at 2pm.
Teen BINGO
Ages 11-18 are invited to come play BINGO and win teen books and other prizes! No registration is required.
Art Attack (Grades 1-5)
Kids going into grades 1-5 are invited to join Nancy to create some fascinating art using bleeding tissue paper. Registration is required. Please call or stop in to register. Space is limited. Mon, Aug 5th, 4:30-5:30pm.
Children's Room Closed
The Children's Room will be closed for carpeting August 12-16. We will reopen on Saturday, August 17. The upstairs will remain open all week. Regularly scheduled children's & teen events (LEGO Club, Anime Club, Teen Board, & Teen Games Night) will not occur this week.
  • Mon, Aug 12th
  • Tue, Aug 13th
  • Wed, Aug 14th
  • Thu, Aug 15th
  • Fri, Aug 16th
Ohio Room Closed
The Ohio Room and the local history and genealogy collection will be unavailable August 12th—17th while renovations are performed. Thanks for bearing with us through this effort. The Ohio Room will re-open on Monday, August 19th.
Story Time
Join us this fall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am for stories, games, music, crafts, and other activities. The new Storytime schedule starts August 20th.
Learn and Play Monday
  • Mon, Sep 16th, 4:30-5:30pm, Build and Create: Building with Boxes
  • Mon, Oct 21st, 4:30-5:30pm, Sculpt and Shape: play dough, clay, and foam
  • Mon, Nov 18th, 4:30-5:30pm, Making Faces: self portrait art and play
Mobile Hotspots
Check out the internet just like a book at Galion Public Library.
Thanks to a partnership with Sprint, the GPL is now offering mobile hotspots to its patrons. A mobile hotspot is a portable device that provides internet access to any Wi-Fi enabled device. They can be used anywhere — at home, in a car, in the park — any place covered by the Sprint network.
Below are the guidelines for checking out the mobile hotspots:
  • Borrower must be an adult and have an active GPL (or COOL) library card.
  • Borrower may not check out more than one hotspot at a time.
  • Borrower must return the hotspot and all accessories (case, adapter and USB cord) in order for it to be deemed returned.
  • Hotspots are checked out for 2 weeks, no renewals.
  • Patrons may place a hold on a hotspot. However, you must wait 24 hours after returning one device before checking out another hotspot.
  • Hotspots must be returned to a staff member at the GPL Circulation Desk during library hours.
    This means hotspots may not be returned in a book drop or to other libraries, even if they are also a member of COOL.
  • If the hotspot is lost or not returned by the due date, the wireless service will be terminated and the hotspot will become unusable.
  • Internet access through the hotspot is provided by Sprint and is subject to Sprint's Acceptable Use Policy, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use.
The following are the fines and fees for mobile hotspots:
  • $2 fine per day
  • $5 fine for returning a hotspot through the book drop
  • $60 fee to replace a lost hotspot and accessories
View our mobile hotspot brochure here.
Spring Series: Yoga on the Lawn
Oasis Yoga Studio will present this series of programs. Ages 13+ are welcome.
  • Sat, Jul 27th at 11am
  • Sat, Aug 17th at 11am
  • Sat, Aug 31st at 11am
Ohio's Place in Space
Greg Brown from Armstrong Air and Space Museum will present Ohio's Place in Space. Sat, Aug 24th, 1-2:30pm.
Get Crafty: Make Your Own Soap
  • Thu, Sep 5th at 4:30pm, Make Your Own Soap
Trivia Night at the Gill House
  • Fri, Aug 2nd, 6-7:30pm, Popular Culture
  • Fri, Oct 4th, 6-7:30pm, History
Jim Kleefeld: The Spirits Speak
Sat, Oct 19th at 12:30pm.
Movie Night
Join us and watch a movie on our big screen.
  • Thu, Jul 25th, 6-8pm, Superhero Movie
  • Thu, Aug 22nd, 6-8pm
  • Thu, Sep 26th, 6-8pm
  • Thu, Oct 24th, 6-8pm
Book Bingo
  • Thu, Sep 12th at 6pm
  • Thu, Dec 12th at 6pm
Get Crafty: Gingerbread House Decorating
  • Sat, Nov 23rd at 12:30pm, Gingerbread House Decorating
Storytime
Join us Mondays at 6:30pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30am through the end of July for stories, games, music, crafts, and other activities.
Lego Club
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us and build on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:30-5:30pm. You do not need to register for this program, you can just show up.
Science Geeks
We'll have a different science, technology, engineering, or math theme each month. For ages 8-12. We meet at 4:30pm on the fourth Tuesday each month. No registration is required.
Teen Board
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the library's Teen Board. The Teen Board meets monthly to plan teen programs and select materials for the YA collection. Teens do not need to register before attending.
Games Night
Join us for board games and card games. Bring your own game or play one of ours. Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided. No registration is needed.
Anime Club
Join us for anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome. You do not need to register for the anime club: you can just show up.
Closed
[CLOSED] The library will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Anime Club
Join us for anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome. You do not need to register for the anime club: you can just show up.
  • Tue, Sep 10th, 6:30-8pm
Games Club
Join us for board games and card games. Bring your own game or play one of ours. Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided. No registration is needed.
  • Thu, Jul 18th, 6-8pm
  • Thu, Sep 19th, 6-8pm
Teen Board Meeting
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the library's Teen Board. The Teen Board meets monthly to plan teen programs and select materials for the YA collection. Teens do not need to register before attending.
  • Thu, Jul 18th, 5:30-6pm
  • Thu, Sep 19th, 5:30-6pm
Library Board Meeting
  • Mon, Jul 15th
  • Mon, Aug 19th
  • Tue, Sep 17th
  • Mon, Oct 21st
  • Mon, Nov 18th
  • Mon, Dec 16th
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