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.
Cards & Cocoa
Monday, November 9 at 10 am
Join us for a morning of creativity as we make special cards for the “Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge.” The card station will remain set up for one week after this program, so stop by and make a card. All supplies will be provided.
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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Mother Goose
Date: Thursday, October 29, 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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Reel Talk Classic Film Series
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Presenter: Sig Humanski, Guest Speaker Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Elvis & Nixon (2016) Discover
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Magic Tree House Club
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
We'll travel back in time with Jack and Annie as they race to solve a treasure map riddle in Pirates Past Noon by Mary Pope
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Trivia Night
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Join us for a night of creepy trivia, friendly competition, snacks and a haunting mocktail.
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Halloween movie - "The Uninvited"
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Get into the Halloween spirit as we watch “The Uninvited” (1944) starring Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey. Adults only, please.
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Homeschoolers' Page Turners
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Presenter: Alyssa Bullock Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
This trial book club for homeschoolers ages 12 to 16 will be meeting every other month. Teens will get a chance to socialize with other
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Learn to Play American Mahjong: Class 2
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
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Toddler Time
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 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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Toddler Time
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 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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Dining with Diabetes
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Dining with Diabetes is a nutrition education program designed for people
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