Registration for the Summer Reading Program will look a little different this year.
Register for programs began Thursday, May 1st at 9:30 am. With the exception of our Kickoff Party on June 12th at Ruihley Park, registration is required for all programs. Registration for programs will run through May 31st or when registration is capped, whichever happens first.
Check out this year's program offerings on our calendar.
Prepare to be amazed, dazzled, and bewildered by Story Circus with Yasu Ishida, Magic Story Artist!
This exciting storytelling show makes stories come alive visually through Story-gami, Kamishibai ("Paper Theatre"), and magic tricks! At the end of the show, kids will learn origami!
This event is free! No registration is required! Whether or not you participate in the rest of the Summer Reading Program at the Archbold Community Library, children of all ages are welcome!
The Archbold Community Library's annual magazine giveaway will start at 9:30 am on Monday, April 7th in conjunction with National Library Week.
Are you an avid cook, carpenter, gardener, birder, news junkie, or quilter? We've got a magazine for that!
Come take advantage as we let go of our 2024 issues to make room for what 2025 has to offer!
Donations are welcome, but not expected. Tell a friend!
Tuesday, December 17th, from 6-7 pm, children ages 3-8 are invited to come party with Ms. Martie and one of their stuffed animals. Afterward, we will tuck in our stuffed animals and they will spend the night at the library...getting into all sorts of mischief which Ms. Martie will be capturing with photos!
Space is limited and registration is required for this special program.
Save the date! Registration opens on Sunday, November 17th.
The schedule for fall LEGO Clubs:
LEGO Club is for kids in grades K-5. Generally, grades K-2 meet the first Wednesday of the month October-December from 3:30-4:30 pm and grades 3-5 meet the third Wednesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
Grades K-2
October 2nd
November 6th
December 4th
Grades 3-5
October 16th
November 20th
December 18th
Saturday, November 16th from 11 am -12 pm, kids in grades 2-6 are invited to join Ms. Martie in the Library's Community Room for an OWL program!
Read about owls, have an owly snack, make a snow owl, and then dissect owl pellets with Ms. Martie!
Space is limited; registration is required.
Call the Library to register or fill out your registration here.
Registration has begun for story times (designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver present) and story hours (for 3-5 year olds not yet in kindergarten).
Registration began Wednesday, September 4th at 9:30 a.m.
Registration for October, November, and December LEGO Clubs is also ongoing..
Dear patrons,
You may notice that some things have been moved around. Please excuse our setup while we make way for a brand new early literacy center in the library!
FAQ: What is an early literacy center?
The first Tuesday of the month from February through April is for grades K-5 this spring and winter. We will meet at 3:30 at the Boy Scout Building at Ruihley Park, due to construction of our early literacy center at the library!
Hosted by the Wauseon Public Library, The Delta Public Library, and The Archbold Community Library, teams of up to 2-8 people can sign up to participate in a county-wide amazing race scavenger hunt! All teams earn a prize and can compete for the grand prize.
Race day is Saturday, October 21st. The race begins at 10 am!
To participate, sign up your team at the Archbold Community Library or email m.yunker@archboldlibrary.org BEFORE race day!
Family. Community. Kindness. All together now!