Show Me the Movie
Get ready for a throwback to a summer blockbuster of the past! In Back to the Future (1985), Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. The movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes.
No registration required.
Summer Library Crawl
Get to know your libraries! Participants can visit area libraries, including branches, from June 1 through August 31. Pick up your palette at the Information Desk, check out what each library has to offer, and get your stamp/sticker!
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Oversized Lawn Games
Step outside and enjoy larger-than-life fun on the Commodore Lawn! Classic games get a jumbo-sized twist. Try your hand at giant Jenga, oversized Connect Four, jumbo checkers, and more! No registration required—just bring your game face and be ready to play!
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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Summer Reading Program
Come into Way Library to pick up your summer reading tracker sheet!
Children’s Summer Reading is made possible by the generous donations given to Way Public Library Foundation & Friends. Thank you to our Way Library supporters!
Adult Summer Reading is sponsored by our friends at Directions Credit Union.
Way Library Virtual Author Talks
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.
Digital Resources Available
Way Public Library LibCal: Events
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Colorful Butterflies
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Presenter: Angela Leszczynski Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
Ages 5-7. We'll read several stories featuring butterflies and then we'll do crafts and activities. Registration is required.
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Color Me Calm
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Color and doodle your stress and worries away while listening to relaxing music. Coloring as an adult can promote wellness and meditation. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring
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Teen Interactive Movie
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
Teens can enjoy a showing of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1 (rated PG-13) with a twist! Prompts will be given, allowing teens to yell at the screen, wave props, and maybe even blow
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Sculpture Walk Guided Tour
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Outside
Join curator and coordinator Robin Ballmer for a guided tour of the sculpture exhibit in Woodlands Park. Learn fun facts and behind the scenes stories about the sculptures and the artists in the exhibit.
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Color Your World with the Wood County Parks
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Outside
For ages 5-7: Join us at WW Knight Nature Preserve as we learn all about colorful animals and the ways they adapt to their environment. Registration is required.
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Adult Craft Kit Available
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 9:00am - 8:00pm Location:
Book pages and vintage pictures of butterflies together will create a beautiful garland to hang in your home.
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Mother Goose
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
This 30-minute drop-in early literacy program for babies and their caregivers features music, rhymes, and stories. Ages birth-18 months.
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Technology Quick Tips - Using Princh to Print at the Library
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm Presenter: Sydney Daniel & Sara Gray Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
The Technology Department will be offering six mini-sessions this summer, each covering a topic that we've found people often have questions
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Lego League
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Presenter: Alisha Nolin Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
If you're a great Lego builder, or a first-timer, this is the place for you. We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination for an hour of
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Crafternoons
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Main Level
Take a break from the farmer's market for a fun afternoon craft! Children of all ages are welcome to join us for a make and take craft! Each week we'll have a brand new, summer craft. No registration is
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