Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wood County will be presenting two programs designed to educate and support individuals in our community as we break the stigma surrounding mental health and promote holistic well-being. Click the links below for more information on these programs.
Show Me the Movie
This cop-buddy action-comedy stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as detectives who are trying to clear the name of their late captain while dealing with corruption in the police department
No registration required
The Way of the Whale
This spring Way Library is hosting a painting exhibition by Perrysburg artist Robert Vanitvelt. The paintings of whales are exhibited on the Main Level of the library. In addition to the paintings, there will be several related programs.
Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Join Way Public Library for our summer reading kick-off party on the Commodore Lawn! We’ll have games, crafts, and more!
Way Library’s summer reading program is made possible by the generous donations given to Way Public Library Foundation & Friends. Thank you to our Way Library supporters!
Programs, Book Discussions, and More
Our Calendar of Events is your easy portal to all of our events. Browse by age group, or use the “Search” feature to narrow down the results.
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Denny McLain Book Talk
Denny McLain, former Detroit Tiger pitcher will speak and sell and sign his book I Told You I Wasn't Perfect. Denny McLain was the last pitcher in Major League Baseball to win 30 games. He won 31 in 1968 and helped the Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series.
Digital Resources Available
Library Speakers Consortium
Way Library is pleased to announce an exciting new way to hear from your favorite authors! Thanks to the Way Public Library Foundation & Friends, we now have the ability to bring you a wide range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders through the Library Speakers Consortium. Click to learn more and see our upcoming talks.
Way Public Library LibCal: Events
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Stress Management with NAMI Wood County
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
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Bloody Brews - offsite
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Outside
Do you like your reads creepy and crawly? Do you want to discuss the scares in a local brewery with new friends? Then join the Bloody Brews Book Club at Cocina de Carlos (27072 Carronade Drive)
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New Adaptive Technology Open House
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Meeting Room C, Meeting Room D
Join us for an open house to explore the latest
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Retro LAN Party: StarCraft Brood War
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Technology Lab
Released in 1998 and now available as a free download, you are invited to an old-school LAN party that includes some face-to-face real-time strategy. We'll provide the computers, software, space marines,
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Taking Control: Managing Prolapse & Bladder Leaks with Confidence with Dr. Andrew Croak
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
Join Dr. Andrew Croak for an informational program that discusses pelvic organ prolapse (POP, urinary incontinence (UI), and fecal incontinence. These are conditions that affect
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Virtual Author Talk - On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location:
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Julie Chan has nothing.
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Video Game Drop-in
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Our lower level meeting rooms will become a gamer's haven, featuring an array of video game consoles that span generations. From the classic charm of Atari to the
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Pizza and Pages
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm Presenter: Crystal Morris Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
Teens age 12-16 can read a chosen book and then come to the library for book discussion and pizza. This month we will be discussing "Of
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Cozy Sunday at Way
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
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Yoga with Adriene
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
...Bring your own mat and join us as we showcase a different Yoga with Adriene video each session. Adriene Mishler is an international yoga teacher and entrepreneur from
