Bats, Boo-ks, and Bonfire
Friday, October 23 from 6-8:30 pm
What's that creature that goes bump in the night? It's probably one of our local nocturnal animals. Join the Way Library and Wood County Park District at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve for an evening of celebrating local creatures who thrive in the dark. Costumes are highly encouraged! Fun for all ages! Registration not required.
Book Sale
Thursday, October 15 from 9 am - 7:30 pm and Friday, October 16 from 9 am - 5:30 pm
Browse thousands of outstanding gently used titles, including adult and children’s books, antiquarian books, and more! Fill a large bag for just $12.50 or a small bag for $5. Books may also be purchased individually. Find great bargains on gently used items while supporting Way Library!
We accept cash, credit cards, and checks.
Job Opportunity: Part-Time Payroll/Fiscal Assistant
Way Public Library seeks a Part-Time Payroll/Fiscal Assistant. Duties include processing payroll as well as other accounting and administrative support. Bachelor’s degree and previous experience with payroll and accounting preferred. Attention to detail required. Approximately 12-18 hours per week. Competitive pay based on experience.
Send resume and references to darlynn.huntermark@waylibrary.info by November 6, 2026.
Hoopla Reading Challenge
Participate in Hoopla’s 2026 Reading Challenge! October’s challenge is “Beware the Forest: Horror & Thrillers” – Complete the challenge by reading a book or comic from this collection. Don’t forget to share your achievement on social media by tagging @hoopladigital and using the hashtag #hooplachallenge.
Digital Resources Available
Way Public Library LibCal: Events
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Book Sale
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: All Day Event Location: Conference Room 1, Conference Room 2, Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Thursday, October 15 9am - 7:30pm;
Friday, October 16 9am - 5:30pm;
Adult
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Mother Goose
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 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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Patchwork Pumpkins
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
With pumpkin patches on our minds, let's turn orange collages into patchwork pumpkins. For ages 5-7 Registration required.
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Virtual ACT Practice Test
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Location:
Get the experience you need to succeed on test day by taking a full-length ACT Practice Test. You'll get an interactive score report to help you evaluate your strengths and areas of opportunity so you can start improving
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Afternoon Adventures: Autumn Art
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Presenter: Alyssa Bullock Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
Let's appreciate the beautiful variety of leaves with autumn crafts! We will read together, discuss the season and create fall art to take
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Monday Book Discussion Group
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Conference Room 1
Way Public Library's Monday Book Discussion Group, led by Natalie Dielman. Natalie can be reached at 419-874-3135 extension 112.
The book for October is Sarah Pinsker's "Haunt Sweet
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Toddler Time
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 9:30am - 10:00am Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
This 30-minute interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs. Ages 19 to 35 months, no registration is
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Virtual Reality Tour of Norway
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Conference Room 1
Join us for a tour of Norway. We will see the northern lights and learn all about this beautiful Scandinavian peninsula.
Registration is required.
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Toddler Time
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
This 30-minute interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers features stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs. Ages 19 to 35 months, no registration is
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PuzzlePalooza
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Join us for some friendly competition at PuzzlePalooza! You’ll participate as a team to complete a puzzle – the first team to finish
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