Bowling Green Community Calendar of Events

Register Address for Pick Up: October 3-October 10 Last Day to be Included on the Collection Route: Monday, October 10 Collection Begins (for scheduled addresses only): Monday, October 17 https://www.bgohio.org/calendar.aspx?EID=835

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WCDPL Closed, both locations, for staff training.

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Details Join us for Buckeye Broadband ZOOtoberfest (formerly Zoo Brew)! Ticket includes 15 samples, collectible cup and live entertainment by… More https://www.facebook.com/events/376612457997270

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Details Sturgeon Fest is a FREE event to celebrate the Zoo’s partnership with organizations to help bolster the local Lake Sturgeon population! … More https://www.facebook.com/events/827719745343435

Build your own bee house, create a toad abode or paint an animal-themed pumpkin during a Fall Family Class! Learn more and purchase tickets on our website. Class Schedule: October 1 & 2: Mason Bee Houses October 8 & 9: Toad Abodes October 15 & 16: Pumpkin Party https://www.facebook.com/events/636698574436693

We're celebrating book birthdays! Join us for a birthday celebration for R.L. Stine, author of the beloved Goosebumps books and characters. We'll have books, games, crafts, and a special treat. Simply drop by the library any time between 2:00 and 3:00 pm!

We're celebrating book birthdays! Join us for a birthday celebration for R.L. Stine, author of the beloved Goosebumps books and characters. We'll have books, games, crafts, and a special treat. Simply drop by the library any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm!

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Join the Zoo’s horticulturists for our Garden Tour Series! Each tour is guided by a Zoo horticulture staff member who will discuss different gardening topics. Learn more and purchase tickets on our website. Garden Tour schedule: September 18: Native Alternatives to Classic Garden Plants October 2: Seed Safari October 9: Finding The Fall Color October 23: Putting Your Garden to Bed: Do’s and Dont’s of Fall Landscaping Garden Workshop schedule: October 9: Fall Flower Arranging Workshop October 16: Horticultural Hocus Pocus October 23: Carving Jack O’PLANTerns Workshop October 30: Autumn Wreath Making Workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/661872122026666

Build your own bee house, create a toad abode or paint an animal-themed pumpkin during a Fall Family Class! Learn more and purchase tickets on our website. Class Schedule: October 1 & 2: Mason Bee Houses October 8 & 9: Toad Abodes October 15 & 16: Pumpkin Party https://www.facebook.com/events/636698574436693

Join the Zoo’s horticulturists for our Garden Tour Series! Each tour is guided by a Zoo horticulture staff member who will discuss different gardening topics. Learn more and purchase tickets on our website. Garden Tour schedule: September 18: Native Alternatives to Classic Garden Plants October 2: Seed Safari October 9: Finding The Fall Color October 23: Putting Your Garden to Bed: Do’s and Dont’s of Fall Landscaping Garden Workshop schedule: October 9: Fall Flower Arranging Workshop October 16: Horticultural Hocus Pocus October 23: Carving Jack O’PLANTerns Workshop October 30: Autumn Wreath Making Workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/661872122026666

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time.No registration is required.

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Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Pizza and Pages is a book group for all area 6th-8th grade students. Students from outside BGMS are welcome to attend if they are available at the time of the meeting. Pizza and Pages meets in the Bowling Green Media Center the second Tuesday of every month, immediately after classes release at 2:30 pm.Books for each month are available to checkout at WCDPL behind the Children's Place Desk. Students only need to read one of the available titles, and are welcome to attend even if they have not finished a book.Students will also enjoy snacks, games, discussion, and giveaways.September - Rick Riordan Presents The Storm Runner - JC Cervantes Aru Shah and the End of Time - Roshani ChokshiSal and Gabi Break the Universe - Carlos HernandezRace to the Sun - Rebecca RoanhorseOctober - Buckeye Book Awards (Grade 6-8 Nominees)Ground Zero - Alan GratzTaking Up Space - Alyson GerberPrairie Lotus - Linda Sue ParkDaughter of the Deep - Rick RiordanKaleidoscope - Brian SelznickNovember - Graphic and Hybrid NovelsRaul the Third: Graphic Novel IllustratorStuntboy in the Meantime by Jason ReynoldsLowriders in Space by Cathy CamperThe Witch Owl Parliament by David BowlesDecember - Best of 2022The Last Mapmaker - Christina SoontornvatThose Kids from Fawn Creek - Erin Entrada KellyOmar Rising - Aisha SaeedMaizy Chen's Last Chance - Lisa Yee

Kids can practice reading with the help of Benny the therapy dog and his owner, Carol Treece! Families can schedule a 15 minute appointment slot to meet Benny and to read to him. Benny is a registered therapy dog and often visits organizations like the Wood County Hospital. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about therapy dogs and to inspire a love of reading at a young age!Registration is required. One family or child per 15 minute registration appointment. To register, call (419) 352-8253, email woodkids@wcdpl.org, or register at the link below.Register here: https://wcdpl.libcal.com/appointments/PawsforReading

Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time.No registration is required.

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Penta's Adult Basic Education and Career Readiness program is a student-centered learning opportunity for adults. The classes are available at no cost to adults who want to improve on basic math and English skills in order to obtain a high school equivalency, enter post-secondary education, or prepare for additional workforce training. Penta will prepare students to take the Official GED Test. Penta provides free practice test vouchers for enrolled students.Registration is required and orientation is mandatory. Call (419) 661-6182 to register.

America Reads tutors from BGSU will be available to help K-5 students with reading support and homework help Monday through Friday at the Bowling Green Library Children's Place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time as well.No registration is required.

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Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

America Reads tutors from BGSU will be available to help K-5 students with reading support and homework help Monday through Friday at the Bowling Green Library Children's Place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time as well.No registration is required.

Details Join us for the 11th Annual Hog Roast sponsored by Key Bank! https://www.facebook.com/events/1484703348610611

Trivia night is back at WCDPL! We’re kicking it off with a theme close to all our hearts: libraries. Topics include things you’ll find inside a library, famous libraries, the history of libraries, libraries in pop culture, and more.Register as a team with your friends or register individually and be placed into a team. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams.Registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050, email woodref@wcdpl.org, or fill out the form below.

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Looking to learn more about your computer and how to better use technology? Our Computer Basics workshops are perfect for beginners! Join us for these introductory courses that run through six different computer topics. Participants in these courses will meet in Meeting Room C at the Bowling Green Library. Registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050, email woodref@wcdpl.org, or fill out the form below.August 12Computer Basics: Meet Your ComputerThis starting course will cover the typical hardware and software that most computers run, focusing on desktop computer that run Windows 10.August 26Computer Basics: Mouse-erciseThis course will focus on the use of the mouse with a computer, practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills and the use of buttons on the device.September 9Computer Basics: Beginner InternetDuring this course, you'll learn more about surfing the web and how to use the Google Chrome browser.September 23Computer Basics: Email with GmailThis is an introductory course on Gmail that covers composing, receiving, and organizing an electronic mailbox.October 14Computer Basics: Microsoft WordLearn about the uses and functions available in Microsoft Word. Basic computer skills are recommended for this course. October 28Computer Basics: Google SuiteGet a walk though of Google Suite and learn about the general applications available through Google. Learn how to navigate and how each application functions. Basic computer skills are recommended for this course.

America Reads tutors from BGSU will be available to help K-5 students with reading support and homework help Monday through Friday at the Bowling Green Library Children's Place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time as well.No registration is required.

Details Experience Harvest Fest after-hours at this outdoor adults-only event! Stroll the Main Plaza to learn about and sample varieties of… More https://www.facebook.com/events/644632126997227

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Details The TMA Block Party returns! Gather once again at the TMA campus to celebrate art, culture, and community! Fun for the whole family, a free… More https://www.facebook.com/events/831769371540151

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

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Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

America Reads tutors from BGSU will be available to help K-5 students with reading support and homework help Monday through Friday at the Bowling Green Library Children's Place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time as well.No registration is required.

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Take an evening break and enjoy virtuoso performances from BGSU College of Musical Arts students. Performances are held in the library Atrium and streamed live through the WCDPL Facebook page. Presented in partnership with the BGSU College of Musical Arts.Seating is limited, and registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050, email woodref@wcdpl.org, or fill out the form below.

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Communication and teamwork are two of the greatest competitive advantages in the marketplace today. However, in most organizations, these two critical skills are highly undervalued and underdeveloped. In the Communication Edition of The Maxwell Leadership Game, players will learn just how important communication is for effective leadership, productivity, and profitability.

Event runs from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Will be using Rooms 168, 169, 179, 175, 135, 137

America Reads tutors from BGSU will be available to help K-5 students with reading support and homework help Monday through Friday at the Bowling Green Library Children's Place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time as well.No registration is required.

Kids can practice reading with the help of Benny the therapy dog and his owner, Carol Treece! Families can schedule a 15 minute appointment slot to meet Benny and to read to him. Benny is a registered therapy dog and often visits organizations like the Wood County Hospital. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about therapy dogs and to inspire a love of reading at a young age!Registration is required. One family or child per 15 minute registration appointment. To register, call (419) 352-8253, email woodkids@wcdpl.org, or register at the link below.Register here: https://wcdpl.libcal.com/appointments/PawsforReading

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Penta's Adult Basic Education and Career Readiness program is a student-centered learning opportunity for adults. The classes are available at no cost to adults who want to improve on basic math and English skills in order to obtain a high school equivalency, enter post-secondary education, or prepare for additional workforce training. Penta will prepare students to take the Official GED Test. Penta provides free practice test vouchers for enrolled students.Registration is required and orientation is mandatory. Call (419) 661-6182 to register.

America Reads tutors from BGSU will be available to help K-5 students with reading support and homework help Monday through Friday at the Bowling Green Library Children's Place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time as well.No registration is required.

Regular Board Meetings5:30 p.m.Commodore Building (Cafeteria), 140 E. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH 43551 and posted after the meeting on the Perrysburg Schools YouTube Channel

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

America Reads tutors from BGSU will be available to help K-5 students with reading support and homework help Monday through Friday at the Bowling Green Library Children's Place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time as well.No registration is required.

Drop in to the Children's Department on the 3rd Thursday of the month to stretch your creativity with our LEGO Challenge. Bring your imagination to the children’s department upstairs to build an amazing scene for a monthly contest. Blocks will be available from 5:30pm to 8pm and there is NO registration required. Ideal for students in grades K-6, but we welcome those of all ages! Patrons are invited all month long to vote for their favorite creation and the winner will get something SWEET indeed! Update: we're adding a bonus LEGO challenge on Thursday, September 1st! https://www.facebook.com/events/342315171207463

Do you have friends or relatives that went to Bowling Green High School or Bowling Green State University? Come and find pictures of them in our collection of yearbooks housed in our Local History Collection! We will feature a display of yearbooks in our Local History area at the Bowling Green Library from October 3 through October 21; come search through them and enjoy a blast from the past.

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Presentation Titles & Speakers: The Laws of Communication: John Maxwell features his new book: The 16 Laws of Communication. You Owe You: Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why: Eric Thomas PhD, shares his urgent message to stop waiting for inspiration to strike and take control of your life, using stories of his past and lessons learned as examples. He will help identify how you can rewrite your life's script and capture the attention of all kinds of people in a multitude of different environments. Sharing these critical first steps will help you with understanding yourself and the world around you, finding your why, accepting that you may have to give up something good for something great, and constantly stretching toward your potential.  A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage. Hear from Tim Elmore on his decades of research and leadership experience to bear on what might be the biggest, most dramatic, and most disruptive shift the American workforce has ever seen: the vast diversity of several generations living—and working—together.  A Conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin. Key leadership insights from the top presidential historian. The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team. Hear from Patrick Lencioni about the groundbreaking new model that explores providing a deeper understanding into our workplace and teams.    

Thinking of adding some new plants to your collection? Ready to get started growing houseplants to add to your home? We have the perfect houseplant exchange opportunity for you!Join us on Friday, October 21 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm to drop off your extra plants or clippings of healthy plants to the library to exchange with other community members! For each plant or clipping dropped off on Friday, you'll receive a ticket to use for the exchange on Saturday.On Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, bring your tickets to exchange them for a new plant!No registration is required. Simply join us on Friday to drop off plants and get your tickets, and then return on Saturday to exchange your tickets for new plants from other community members.For question, call (419) 352-5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.

America Reads tutors from BGSU will be available to help K-5 students with reading support and homework help Monday through Friday at the Bowling Green Library Children's Place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Snacks and juice from Connecting Kids to Meals will be served during this time as well.No registration is required.

Bring a flashlight from home and take a walk on the wild side in Wintergarden Nature Preserve to search for fun-themed pumpkins spread out around the designated trail (approximately 3/4 mile). After completing the trail, kids can pick up some sweet treats. Feel free to dress up in Halloween costumes for a little pre-Halloween atmosphere. Participants may drop in anytime between 5:00 and 8:00 pm with no trail departures after 8:00 pm. After the event, the pumpkins will be available for display outside our Nature Center for the remainder of Halloweek of Fun. https://www.bgohio.org/calendar.aspx?EID=952

Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

Thinking of adding some new plants to your collection? Ready to get started growing houseplants to add to your home? We have the perfect houseplant exchange opportunity for you!Join us on Friday, October 21 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm to drop off your extra plants or clippings of healthy plants to the library to exchange with other community members! For each plant or clipping dropped off on Friday, you'll receive a ticket to use for the exchange on Saturday.On Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, bring your tickets to exchange them for a new plant!No registration is required. Simply join us on Friday to drop off plants and get your tickets, and then return on Saturday to exchange your tickets for new plants from other community members.For question, call (419) 352-5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.

Builders, we have the perfect challenge for you! Kids can enjoy time constructing and learning more about STEM with our Lego Cup Challenge. Drop by the Children's Place any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to take part in our challenge. Participants will be given a cup of Legos and an item or structure to build using as many of the Legos in their cup as possible. After building, creations will be put on display for all of our patrons to see!No registration is required.

Builders, we have the perfect challenge for you! Kids can enjoy time constructing and learning more about STEM with our Lego Cup Challenge. Drop by the Walbridge Library any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to take part in our challenge. Participants will be given a cup of Legos and an item or structure to build using as many of the Legos in their cup as possible. After building, creations will be put on display for all of our patrons to see!No registration is required.

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Our Interactive Learning Room is set up for reading and hands-on discovery this month with animal science. Investigate displays, toys, games, and books. Read to one of our stuffed animals!

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