Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wood County will be presenting two programs designed to educate and support individuals in our community as we break the stigma surrounding mental health and promote holistic well-being. Click the links below for more information on these programs.
Show Me the Movie
This cop-buddy action-comedy stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as detectives who are trying to clear the name of their late captain while dealing with corruption in the police department
No registration required
The Way of the Whale
This spring Way Library is hosting a painting exhibition by Perrysburg artist Robert Vanitvelt. The paintings of whales are exhibited on the Main Level of the library. In addition to the paintings, there will be several related programs.
Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Join Way Public Library for our summer reading kick-off party on the Commodore Lawn! We’ll have games, crafts, and more!
Way Library’s summer reading program is made possible by the generous donations given to Way Public Library Foundation & Friends. Thank you to our Way Library supporters!
Programs, Book Discussions, and More
Our Calendar of Events is your easy portal to all of our events. Browse by age group, or use the “Search” feature to narrow down the results.
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Denny McLain Book Talk
Denny McLain, former Detroit Tiger pitcher will speak and sell and sign his book I Told You I Wasn't Perfect. Denny McLain was the last pitcher in Major League Baseball to win 30 games. He won 31 in 1968 and helped the Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series.
Digital Resources Available
Library Speakers Consortium
Way Library is pleased to announce an exciting new way to hear from your favorite authors! Thanks to the Way Public Library Foundation & Friends, we now have the ability to bring you a wide range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders through the Library Speakers Consortium. Click to learn more and see our upcoming talks.
Way Public Library LibCal: Events
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Pizza and Pages
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm Presenter: Crystal Morris Location: Mercy Health Activity Center at the Library
Teens age 12-16 can read a chosen book and then come to the library for book discussion and pizza. This month we will be discussing "Of
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Cozy Sunday at Way
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
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Yoga with Adriene
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
...Bring your own mat and join us as we showcase a different Yoga with Adriene video each session. Adriene Mishler is an international yoga teacher and entrepreneur from
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Third Monday Book Discussion Group
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Conference Room 1
Way Public Library's Third Monday Book Discussion Group, led by Natalie Dielman. Natalie can be reached at 419-874-3135 extension 112.
The book for May is Chris Whitaker's "All the Colors
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Show Me the Movie - Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
This cop-buddy action-comedy stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as detectives who are trying to clear the name of their late captain while
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Monthly Board Game Night
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Do you love playing board games, but don’t have the space or a group to play with? All are welcome to our monthly board game night! Browse a selection of board games provided by the library and
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Virtual Author Talk - How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location:
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s
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Moby Dick Book Discussion
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: Conference Room 1
Come enjoy a discussion of what has been hailed as the Great American Novel, Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick”. Whether this is your first time reading or your 100th enjoy enlightening
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Reel Opinions with WGTE - Great Migrations
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Enjoy a showing and discussion of original WGTE programming at this free event. Great Migrations: A People on the Move explores the transformative impact of Black migration on American
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Painting Demonstration
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Meeting Rooms A, B, C, and D
Join artist Robert Vanitvelt for a painting demonstration. During this drop-in program you’ll be able to see his artistic process using house paint on drop cloth. Mr.
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