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Forest Therapy Walk
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Join certified Forest Therapy Guide, Catherine Mangan, on a forest therapy walk at Bradley Woods Reservation. Must be 18 years old or older. Registration... more
Join certified Forest Therapy Guide, Catherine Mangan, on a forest therapy walk at Bradley Woods Reservation. Must be 18 years old or older. Registration required.
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Women in History Presents - Sally Hemings
Sun, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Porter Room
Women in History presents a powerful portrayal of Sally Hemings, the enslaved woman whose life was closely connected to Thomas Jefferson.
Spice it Up! - Take Home Kit - Cumin
Mon, Aug 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Each kit will contain a sample of the featured spice, some background on the spice and a couple of recipes! This kit will contain cumin.
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True Crime Book Club - "The Sinners All Bow" by Kate Winkler Dawson
Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Acclaimed true crime author and podcaster Dawson, tells the true story behind the inspiration of "A Scarlet Letter." In 1832 Sarah Cornwell was found dead.... more
Acclaimed true crime author and podcaster Dawson, tells the true story behind the inspiration of "A Scarlet Letter." In 1832 Sarah Cornwell was found dead. Was her death a suicide or something darker?
Family LEGO® Night
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Gather the family and enjoy building LEGO® together. Borrow our bricks or bring your own project. Join the community as we share ideas and build LEGO®... more
Gather the family and enjoy building LEGO® together. Borrow our bricks or bring your own project. Join the community as we share ideas and build LEGO® creations together!
How Current Events Can Influence Your Investment Behavior - Presented by Les Szarka, CFP®, ChFC®, CEO Szarka Financial
Mon, Aug 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Les Szarka explains how current events can influence your investment behavior, and could lead to disastrous results.
Craft Club
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace
Join us for craft club! All crafts and skill levels welcome.
Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Meet other fluent native and non-native Spanish speakers for informal conversation. Register to join.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Book of Lost Friends" by Lisa Wingate
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
Life startling stories from actual "Lost Friends" ads that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War, as newly freed slaves desperately searched... more
Life startling stories from actual "Lost Friends" ads that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War, as newly freed slaves desperately searched for loved ones who had been sold away.
Nostalgic Showcase Presents - The History of Fleischer Studios through Harvey Comics
Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Learn the history behind one of America's greatest animation studios, Fleischer Studios, from its roots to the downfall, to the rise of Harvey... more
Learn the history behind one of America's greatest animation studios, Fleischer Studios, from its roots to the downfall, to the rise of Harvey Comics. Grades 8-Adult
Trivia of the 1960s - An Interactive Lecture
Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Take a step back in time as we explore the 1960s through the lens of trivia!
Canva for Complete Beginners
Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Craft Room
Come learn the basics of the powerful design tool Canva with hands-on instruction and guided examples. Whether you're making a birthday party invitation or... more
Come learn the basics of the powerful design tool Canva with hands-on instruction and guided examples. Whether you're making a birthday party invitation or a presentation, Canva can help.
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Tech Bytes: Android Help Session
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Have quick questions about your Android device? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our Android Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to... more
Have quick questions about your Android device? Need help with basic features or apps? Join our Android Help Session for a casual drop-in opportunity to learn and share tips!
The Art of Rest
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room
Learn the science of sleep and practical sleep hygiene strategies during this two-hour workshop with registered 500-hour yoga instructor, Adriana Leone. ... more
Learn the science of sleep and practical sleep hygiene strategies during this two-hour workshop with registered 500-hour yoga instructor, Adriana Leone. Please bring a mat, blanket or large towel.
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Medicare - Ins and Outs
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dover Room
Do you need accurate, unbiased information about Medicare? Attend a program by OSHIIP, the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program.
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Congratulations to all participants in the 2026 Summer Library Challenge! You still have time to pick up prizes for registration, halfway and completion at library service desks until Saturday, August 15. 

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Read all the Comics! Get unlimited access to thousands of digital comic books, graphic novels, and manga from more than one hundred publishers with ComicsPlus and your WPPL library card. Find more info on the Download & Stream page.

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