Bats, Boo-ks, and Bonfire
Friday, October 23 from 6-8:30 pm
What's that creature that goes bump in the night? It's probably one of our local nocturnal animals. Join the Way Library and Wood County Park District at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve for an evening of celebrating local creatures who thrive in the dark. Costumes are highly encouraged! Fun for all ages! Registration not required.
Cards & Cocoa
Monday, November 9 at 10 am
Join us for a morning of creativity as we make special cards for the “Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge.” The card station will remain set up for one week after this program, so stop by and make a card. All supplies will be provided.
Job Opportunity: Part-Time Payroll/Fiscal Assistant
Way Public Library seeks a Part-Time Payroll/Fiscal Assistant. Duties include processing payroll as well as other accounting and administrative support. Bachelor’s degree and previous experience with payroll and accounting preferred. Attention to detail required. Approximately 12-18 hours per week. Competitive pay based on experience.
Send resume and references to darlynn.huntermark@waylibrary.info by November 6, 2026.
Hoopla Reading Challenge
Participate in Hoopla’s 2026 Reading Challenge! October’s challenge is “Beware the Forest: Horror & Thrillers” – Complete the challenge by reading a book or comic from this collection. Don’t forget to share your achievement on social media by tagging @hoopladigital and using the hashtag #hooplachallenge.
Digital Resources Available
Way Public Library LibCal: Events
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Sips and Stories
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Main Level
Come to Way Library and meet Sophia and Willard Way, learn about the history of the building, see library artifacts, and for the kids - America 250 coloring pages!
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Crafting for Community: Nature's Nursery Nest
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
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Homeschoolers' Marble Mazes
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Presenter: Alyssa Bullock Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
Kids can design and build a marble maze in this STEM challenge! Make maze walls within your box, decorate with a haunted or fall theme, and
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Learn to Play American Mahjong: Class 1
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
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Toddler Time
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
This 30-minute interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs. Ages 19 to 35 months, no registration is
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Toddler Time
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
This 30-minute interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs. Ages 19 to 35 months, no registration is
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Learn how to Draw Dragons
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Best for ages 6+. Follow illustrator, Corinne Roberts, as she teaches us how to use basic shapes to create imaginative dragons! No prior drawing experience needed in this follow-along
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Preschool Story Time
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
This fun, drop-in program features stories, songs, finger plays, and group activities for children. Perfect for ages 3 to 6 years old. This is a drop-in story time, no registration
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Preschool Story Time
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
This fun, drop-in program features stories, songs, finger plays, and group activities for children. Perfect for ages 3 to 6 years old. This is a drop-in story time, no
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Inspirational Book Club
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Presenter: Stephanie Coil Location: Conference Room 2
The Red Ribbon by Pepper Basham (2020)
