Events

Award-winning author Ann Charles will be making an appearance at the Stryker Branch Library to talk about her book series, perhaps do a reading of her work, and answer questions from the audience.  Ann Charles writes romantic mysteries that are splashed with humor.  For her first book, Nearly Departed in Deadwood, she won the 2010 National Daphne du Maurier for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense award AND the 2011 National Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award.

For further details about the author visits and book signings at Williams County Public Libraries, please contact Connie Biltz, at 419-636-6734 ext. 274.

Join us for new video games, challenges and tournaments.  Game time is every Friday  from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. unless North Central Schools are closed.

Golden Retrievers is an exercise class for seniors.  Participants can gain strength and flexibility in this no-sweat exercise class taught by Kathy Grieser.  Many of the exercises are performed while sitting on a chair.  The class is free.  Funding for this program is provided by a 21st Century Grant.  For more information about the class contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.  The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 S Defiance Street in Stryker.

Join us for new video games, challenges and tournaments.  Game time is every Friday  from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. unless North Central Schools are closed.

Frederic W. Strobel II will be talking about his book First...A Dream: History of the ARO Corporation on Monday, March 5th at 6:30 in the Harmon Room in the West Annex Building of the Williams County Public Library in Bryan.  He will be giving his presentation to the Williams County Writers’ Group, but the meeting will be open to the public, and everyone interested in hearing about the book is invited to attend. Following his talk, he will be selling his book and signing it for interested parties.

Refreshments at the “Meet the Author” night and book signing will be provided by the Friends of the Bryan Library. Questions about the display or book presentation and signing can be directed to Jane Kelly at 419-636-6734 ext. 275.

Golden Retrievers is an exercise class for seniors.  Participants can gain strength and flexibility in this no-sweat exercise class taught by Kathy Grieser.  Many of the exercises are performed while sitting on a chair.  The class is free.  Funding for this program is provided by a 21st Century Grant.  For more information about the class contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.  The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 S Defiance Street in Stryker.

A movie starring the Three Stooges has been chosen for Community Movie Night at the Stryker Branch Library on Tuesday, March 6, at 6:30 pm.  Everyone is invited to come, have a few laughs, and join in the fun.  Drinks will be provided.  Those attending may bring their own snacks to share, if they wish. This event is free and open to the public.  For more information about the movie night, please call Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.

Join us for new video games, challenges and tournaments.  Game time is every Friday  from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. unless North Central Schools are closed.

The Edon Branch Library will be hosting a series of programs centered on healthy eating. These will be presented by All Things Food in Bryan.

The first in the series will be Delicious Diabetic eating. It will be held on Monday, March 12th from 6:00 - 7:00 in the meeting room.
 

The purpose of WCGS is the preservation of county records and family research.  Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, excluding July and August, in the conference room of the West Annex of the Bryan Public Library. The public is invited to the meetings.

For further information concerning WCGS, visit the Website at www.wcgs-ogs.com or write to WCGS, P.P. Box 293, Bryan, Ohio 43506.
 

Golden Retrievers is an exercise class for seniors.  Participants can gain strength and flexibility in this no-sweat exercise class taught by Kathy Grieser.  Many of the exercises are performed while sitting on a chair.  The class is free.  Funding for this program is provided by a 21st Century Grant.  For more information about the class contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.  The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 S Defiance Street in Stryker.

Join us for new video games, challenges and tournaments.  Game time is every Friday  from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. unless North Central Schools are closed.

This special week long program about astronomy is open to girls in grades 6-8 in the Millcreek-West Unity School district, March 19-23 after school each day.

Participants will:

• learn how to use a telescope
• build and use a Galileo scope
• take photographs of other galaxies
• program telescopes in Arizona and at Harvard University
• speak to astrophysicists at Harvard University
• create a display of astrophotography

To find out more about this program contact the West Unity Branch Library at 419-924-5237.
 

Stryker Branch Library will be hosting a fun craft workshop on how to make a spring wreath on Monday, March 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Materials for the craft will be provided, but class size will be limited to 12 people.  This class is for adults only.  Sign up early if you would like to attend.  Funding for this workshop was provided by a 21st Century Community Grant.

Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance Street, Stryker, Ohio.  Stop by the library to sign up, or call Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081 for more information.
 

This special week long program about astronomy is open to girls in grades 6-8 in the Millcreek-West Unity School district, March 19-23 after school each day.

Participants will:

• learn how to use a telescope
• build and use a Galileo scope
• take photographs of other galaxies
• program telescopes in Arizona and at Harvard University
• speak to astrophysicists at Harvard University
• create a display of astrophotography

To find out more about this program contact the West Unity Branch Library at 419-924-5237.
 

This special week long program about astronomy is open to girls in grades 6-8 in the Millcreek-West Unity School district, March 19-23 after school each day.

Participants will:

• learn how to use a telescope
• build and use a Galileo scope
• take photographs of other galaxies
• program telescopes in Arizona and at Harvard University
• speak to astrophysicists at Harvard University
• create a display of astrophotography

To find out more about this program contact the West Unity Branch Library at 419-924-5237.
 

This special week long program about astronomy is open to girls in grades 6-8 in the Millcreek-West Unity School district, March 19-23 after school each day.

Participants will:

• learn how to use a telescope
• build and use a Galileo scope
• take photographs of other galaxies
• program telescopes in Arizona and at Harvard University
• speak to astrophysicists at Harvard University
• create a display of astrophotography

To find out more about this program contact the West Unity Branch Library at 419-924-5237.
 

National Puppy Day is going to be celebrated on Friday, March 23rd from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Children’s Department of the Bryan Library. Dogs and puppies from the Williams County Humane Society will be at the library to visit with the children. Everyone is invited to come and see the animals and is encouraged to bring a donation for the Williams County Humane Society.

We will be accepting the following donations for the Humane Society: bleach, Pine sol, Lysol spray, large hand sanitizer (pump), Clorox wipes, tall kitchen trash bags, 55 gallon trash bags, 39 gallon trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap, pet carriers, dog and cat leashes and collars, dog and cat toys, any Hills Science Diet food (The shelter is on a feeding program with Science Diet.), copier/printer paper, manila folders- 8 1/2 x 11 size, Sharpie markers, batteries (all sizes), sticky notes, spiral note books, old blankets, old towels (any size), and money. We will also be accepting these items donated to be recycled: aluminum cans, ink cartridges, and toner.

Join us for new video games, challenges and tournaments.  Game time is every Friday  from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. unless North Central Schools are closed.

This special week long program about astronomy is open to girls in grades 6-8 in the Millcreek-West Unity School district, March 19-23 after school each day.

Participants will:

• learn how to use a telescope
• build and use a Galileo scope
• take photographs of other galaxies
• program telescopes in Arizona and at Harvard University
• speak to astrophysicists at Harvard University
• create a display of astrophotography

To find out more about this program contact the West Unity Branch Library at 419-924-5237.