From the Director, Winter 2025
What a year 2024 was! With successes in our annual reading programs to our Novel Night fundraiser, there is plenty to look back on and be grateful for. We celebrate everything we’ve accomplished over 2024. An inspirational visit with author Traci Sorell, a star-studded lineup of educational events for the solar eclipse, a sweet social with author Heidi Woodward-Sheffield, a toe-tapping 1000 Books celebrate with Jim Gill: these are the moments that we come together to learn, be inspired, and to grow. We’re planning for a big year at the library going into 2025 as we celebrate the library’s 150th birthday.
The emphasis for the library is birthdays this year. Because of the year-long party, there are opportunities for families to come together and celebrate, find a new read, and have fun throughout 2025. We'll be talking about birthday books, celebrating author birthdays, and you can tell us how the library has changed your life by sending us a birthday card.
This winter, we have all of the events you've come to know and love, plus a special author visit with the one and only Chris Grabenstein. Chris, an author and illustrator whose books have delighted children for years, has written the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series, Dog Squad, the Smartest Kid in the Universe series, and much more. Kids will love his quirky, fun stories and memorable characters. Join us as he visits Bowling Green on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm, and Walbridge on April 24.
Don't forget that we're out and about around Wood County. Our Bookmobile visits 18 stops around the county from Northwood to Hoytville, bringing library materials and services to public stops, daycares, homes, and more.
We're looking forward to another year of serving you and supporting this community. I hope you'll join us for an event, checkout a new read, or discover what the library has to offer with your littlest readers.
See you at the library,
Michael Penrod
WCDPL Director