• The Basics of Tabletop Role-Playing Games

    Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 7 p.m.
    Virtual | Click below to register

    Interested in playing tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder? Learn how to build an exciting fantasy world and characters for your next campaign!

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  • Terrifying Tales & Spectacular Stories

    Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
    Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.

    Make Main Library your destination one Saturday of every month and enjoy special programs and activities for adults and families. In October, hang out with goblins, ghouls and the Ohio Horror Writers Association (OHWA) for a day of spooky fun.

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  • CAPA presents Dog Man: The Musical

    Saturday, Oct. 26 & Sunday, Oct. 27

    Our friends at CAPA present Dog Man: The Musical, a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.

    Get 25% off by using the promo code CML25 at checkout.

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  • Learn a New Language!

    Planning to travel? Or dreaming to? Boost your language skills with Mango Languages or learn more about your destination with AtoZ World Culture.

    Click below to check out more tools and resources, all free with your library card.

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  • Join us for Storytime!

    Our Storytimes help families with little ones of all ages get Ready for Kindergarten! Click below to see the schedule at the library location nearest you.

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