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NewsletterWelcome to the world of Checkers TV.
Checkers TV is a kids and family-friendly show that features kid’s personality and educational entertainer Checkers the Inventor, and his robot sidekick, Snoozer, and a variety of special visitors including medical professionals, community leaders, police and fire men and women, and other special guests in highly-produced 30 minute episodes. Each weekly episode also includes segments featuring storytelling, author interviews, art projects, science experiments, interactive games, contests, comedy, magic, and exciting short films that will have children on the edge of their seats.
Check out the latest adventures of Checkers The Inventor and Snoozer. Checkers TV
October Weekends Garden Activities
Fall in Ohio is in full swing and our October Family Garden Adventures each have autumnal themes!
Explore the Wagnalls gardens each weekend in October (Friday – Sunday) for challenges, prizes and fun things to learn about Autumn in Ohio!
October 2 – 4: Owls and Crows
October 9 – 11: Bats and Spiders
October 16 – 18: Harry Potter
October 23 – 25: Pumpkins
October 30 – 31: Fun Fall Program
Welcome to the Wagnalls Memorial Foundation!
We’re pleased to showcase some of the creative members of our community as part of our Art at the Wagnalls video series. The Wagnalls Memorial Foundation has been a valuable arts, educational and cultural destination in central Ohio since it opened in 1925, bringing the community together through an active engagement with the arts, the humanities and culture.
In these videos, we’ll share with you some of what makes The Wagnalls Memorial Foundation so special: the artistic talent and craftsman skills that are the hallmark of our community.
We hope you enjoyed these videos.
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“Best library in Ohio! Such history and the library itself is a wonder to behold.” – Rosi V.
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What’s Happening – Community Events
The Wagnalls Memorial Library is proud to offer a series of events created at the request of the community.
Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Wagnalls Garden Registration Required Who: Ages 3, 4 and 5 What: We will offer a "Trip Around the World". Each week your children will learn about a different continent through activities, fingerplays, and books while walking through the gardens with their adult. When: September 8 - October 29 (8 weeks). Tuesday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursday […]
Find out more »Teen Book Club
This month members can choose any scary book to read and share at the club meeting. After we talk about our books we will hunt for ghosts in the library. Teen Book Club is open to anyone interested in reading and sharing with others. Email Sarah at smayzum@wagnalls.org for more information.
Find out more »Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Wagnalls Garden Registration Required Who: Ages 3, 4 and 5 What: We will offer a "Trip Around the World". Each week your children will learn about a different continent through activities, fingerplays, and books while walking through the gardens with their adult. When: September 8 - October 29 (8 weeks). Tuesday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-5pm, Thursday […]
Find out more »Wagnalls Board of Directors Grants and Event Committee
The Board of Directors Grant and Event Committee will meet on 11.7.20 and during that meeting dates and budgets will be identified for the 2021 calendar. The community is invited to attend.
Find out more »Executive Board Meeting (PRIVATE)
Wagnalls Executive Board Meeting
Find out more »Teen Garden Club
For grades 8 - 12 Join us in the Wagnalls gardens to learn about composting, identifying weeds vs. perennials and preparing gardens for winter. Come dressed for the weather! Registration required, new members welcome! Call 614-837-4765 to register.
Find out more »Bridal Shower (PRIVATE)
Our beautiful Loft, located on the second floor of the library, can be rented for your event. Space for up to 120 guests. Prices: $100/hour Discount for Bloom Township residents: $75/hour Policies: Table and chairs available for use. Renters are responsible for set-up and tear-down of tables and chairs. One half of the total rental […]
Find out more »DA Owls
For our November 2020 DA Owls meeting, we will play Harry Potter Bingo over Facebook Live Stop by the library to pick up a game card or email Sarah at smayzum@wagnalls.org to be emailed a card, while supplies last. Then join us from home for a Facebook live event on the Wagnalls Memorial Facebook page […]
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Wedding (PRIVATE)
he Wagnalls Memorial is a historic Tudor-Gothic style library built in 1925. We offer both indoor and outdoor weddings for up to 120 guests. The gorgeous interior and manicured gardens with unique stone structures make for stunning photos. Whether you are a book lover or just a lover of beautiful historic buildings, The Wagnalls Memorial […]
Find out more »Board Meeting (PRIVATE)
The Wagnalls Board of Directors monthy meeting. Interested in joining the Board? Click HERE for an application.
Find out more »Library Programs & Resources
Wagnalls (s)Wag Bags
