Waterville
800 Michigan Ave.,
Waterville, Ohio 43566
419-878-3055
Email Manager William Harbauer
M-Tu: noon – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sa: Closed
Su: Closed
Services:
We’re happy to be a good neighbor by providing free self-serve meeting rooms. (Self-serve means you may move furniture, but you will need to return room to original set-up. Technology support may be available.) Users of this space must agree to and follow the Library Community Room policy.
Use our 24/7 Lobbies with Smart Lockers to pick up books and materials you’ve placed on hold any time day or night! Currently available at King Road, Maumee, Mott, Oregon, Reynolds Corners, Sanger, Sylvania, Waterville and West Toledo locations.
To pick up materials in the 24/7 Lobby Lockers:
- Log into your account
- Find the materials you would like to reserve
- Select “Request it”
- Choose the location’s “Lobby Lockers” option
- Click submit
Quiet study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours. There are often quiet study tables too, but they are within the main library space.
This branch provides a continuous Friends of the Library mini Book Sale area.
Programs:
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) April 21 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 22 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) April 22 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 23 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) April 23 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) April 24 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) April 28 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 29 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(W) April 29 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 30 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) April 30 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) May 1 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) June 2 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) June 3 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) June 4 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) June 4 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) June 5 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) June 9 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) June 10 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) June 11 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) June 11 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) June 12 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) June 16 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) June 17 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) June 18 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) June 18 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) June 23 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) June 24 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) June 25 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) June 25 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) June 26 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) June 30 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) July 1 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) July 2 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) July 2 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) July 7 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) July 8 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) July 9 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) July 9 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) July 10 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) July 14 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) July 15 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) July 16 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) July 16 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) July 17 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) July 21 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) July 22 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) July 23 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) July 23 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) July 24 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Pajama Storytime
(Tu) July 28 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | Waterville
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. All ages welcome.
Toddler Storytime
(W) July 29 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) July 30 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) July 30 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Babytime
(F) July 31 | 10 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.
Geometric Insect Art with Molly Miller
(Tu) April 21 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
Nature and simple geometric shapes are one of the foundations for Charley Harper's art. Using nature as inspiration, we will combine color and simple shapes to create your own inspired insect.
Chess League
(W) April 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Pokemon Trading Card Event
(F) May 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Gotta Catch 'Em All! Bring your Pokemon cards to trade with other fans. Grades K-8
Window Greenhouse
(W) May 6 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Build a window greenhouse using a plastic bag and the warmth of the sunlight, and watch your plant sprout roots and grow before your eyes.
Kids Homeschool Book Club
Time Villains by Victor Pinero
(Tu) May 19 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Good books, lively conversation and an activity - find all of these at our monthly Kids Homeschool Book Club!
On Call for Frogs with Metroparks Toledo
(Tu) May 19 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
Oh, the sounds of Spring! Get to know our 10 kinds of local frogs by their looks and their calls, learn of their importance to conservation and how you can help protect them.
Homeschool Meet-Up
(Th) May 21 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Explore, create, and learn along with other homeschooling families!
Dinosaur Craft Party
(M) June 1 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
Snap your scissors and get ready to glue. Bring dinosaurs back to life in a fun and colorful craft project!
Reading Buddies
(W) June 3 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Waterville
Build your reading skills with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Chess Champions
(Tu) June 9 | 1 — 2 p.m. | Waterville
Drop in to play, learn, and practice your chess skills. All experience levels are welcome.
Reading Buddies
(W) June 10 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Waterville
Build your reading skills with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
A2Magic's “Best of the Best” Summer Reading Magic Show
(M) June 15 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
From gravity-defying magic to a thrilling Race to the Moon, this top-rated, all-ages interactive show delivers Jeff Wawrzaszek’s very best illusions, laughs, and surprises.
Reading Buddies
(W) June 17 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Waterville
Build your reading skills with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Glovation Circus
(Tu) June 23 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
A circus show unlike any other, featuring interactive entertainment for all ages!
Reading Buddies
(W) June 24 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Waterville
Build your reading skills with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Tissue Paper Wreath
(M) June 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a decorative wreath made by scrunching and bunching red, white, and blue tissue paper.
Reading Buddies
(W) July 1 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Waterville
Build your reading skills with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Warhol-Inspired Wild Flowers with Molly Miller
(Tu) July 7 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
Dive into the world of Andy Warhol by layering vibrant, tempera-painted flower cutouts over rich oil pastel backgrounds to create a bold, 3D floral masterpiece.
Reading Buddies
(W) July 8 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Waterville
Build your reading skills with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Super Science: A Journey Into Space with Reed Steele
(M) July 13 | 6 — 6:45 p.m. | Waterville
Go on a space adventure with a Superhero theme. Reed will defy gravity by floating off a chair (okay, it’s only mathematics) and move things with his mind (okay, it’s only physics).
Reading Buddies
(W) July 15 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Waterville
Build your reading skills with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye 2026 Summer Series
(F) July 17 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
The Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye are teaming up with Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries, Meijer, and LMH to host free hockey and baseball camps all summer long.
Pop Bottle Fireflies
(M) July 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
What can you do with empty pop bottles? Turn them into glowing summer fireflies using simple craft supplies!
Reading Buddies
(W) July 22 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Waterville
Build your reading skills with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Dragon Training Academy
(Tu) July 28 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Waterville
Join Brock Barnabas on an adventure as he uses his many inventions of science and brings humor, high energy, creative play, and (of course) realistic looking animatronic puppets to the stage.
Chess League
(W) April 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Chess League
(W) April 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Weekly chess league for children of all ages. Participants should have a basic understanding of the rules of chess.
Seed Bombing
(Th) April 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Sprinkled seeds inside of shredded paper will germinate into helpful plants and flowers for the Northwestern Ohio ecosystem.
Chocolate and Chapters Teen Book Club
This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed
(M) May 4 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books-that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) May 7 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Teens Making a Difference
(Tu) May 12 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
Teens, come together to help your community with hands-on projects to be donated to local organizations. Earn service hours and help others.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Th) May 14 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Waterville
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (must be 13 at the time of account creation) through high school graduation. An online volunteer account and two-hour training are mandatory!
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(Tu) May 26 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (must be 13 at the time of account creation) through high school graduation. An online volunteer account and two-hour training are mandatory!
Tie-Dye for Teens
(Th) June 4 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Dress to get messy and bring a clean white t-shirt to create a cool tie-dye creation.
Be a Summer Read VolunTEEN
(M) June 8 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
The Summer Read VolunTEEN program is for teens ages 13 (must be 13 at the time of account creation) through high school graduation. An online volunteer account and two-hour training are mandatory!
Chess Champions
(Tu) June 9 | 1 — 2 p.m. | Waterville
Drop in to play, learn, and practice your chess skills. All experience levels are welcome.
Wacky Olympics for Teens
(Th) June 11 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Can you toss a water balloon? Take the Mentos challenge? Dress to get messy and the Waterville Library Wacky Olympics.
Beaded Ladybug Keychains
(Th) June 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Welcome summer by making a lucky ladybug key chain!
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) June 25 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Henna Art for Teens with Henna Muse
(Tu) June 30 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.
Wrinkle In Time Book Party
(Th) July 9 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Pick up a copy of the teen science fiction classic featured in Stranger Things at the Waterville Llibrary beginning June 11. Come to discuss the book and attempt the escape room.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) July 16 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye 2026 Summer Series
(F) July 17 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Waterville
The Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye are teaming up with Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries, Meijer, and LMH to host free hockey and baseball camps all summer long.
Pom-Pom Creatures
(Th) July 23 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Let your imagination run wild! Make pom poms by hand and turn them into anything you can imagine!
DIY Suncatchers
(Th) July 30 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Lights, colors, create! Make your own stained-glass effect suncatcher using transparency film, markers, and glue.
Waterville Cookbook Club
Pioneer Woman
(M) April 20 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
Pick a dish from a selected cookbook and bring it to the Library to share! We will provide table service and drinks, you provide a serving utensil. Cookbooks available one month prior to each meeting.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) April 22 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Knitting and Crocheting Club
(Tu) May 5 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with others who knit and crochet. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
Waterville Book Club
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
(Tu) May 5 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Living in the Oak Openings-Green Ribbon Initiative
(M) May 11 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Presentation on Oak Openings region & what is the Green Ribbon Initiative (GRI). Includes information on volunteer opportunities, identifying invasive species, and landowner working groups.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl
(Th) May 14 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Business Blueprint
Presented by The Small Business Development Center
(Th) May 14 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Waterville
The Toledo SBDC Business Blueprint workshop is tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs who need guidance in launching their business.
Waterville Cookbook Club
Latinx Recipes
(M) May 18 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
Pick a dish from a selected cookbook and bring it to the Library to share! We will provide table service and drinks, you provide a serving utensil. Cookbooks available one month prior to each meeting.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) May 27 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Knitting and Crocheting Club
(Tu) June 2 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with others who knit and crochet. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
Waterville Daytime Book Club
Book Chat
(Th) June 11 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Blacksmithing Demonstration with Carolyn
(Tu) June 23 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
Blacksmith Carolyn Powers will use a traveling forge and anvil to demonstrate basic forging techniques, explain the type of coal used, and how she produces the coke used to forge.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) June 24 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Knitting and Crocheting Club
(Tu) July 7 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with others who knit and crochet. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
Waterville Daytime Book Club
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
(Th) July 9 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio
Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney
(F) July 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville
Learn how to complete a living will, designate a healthcare power of attorney, and set up a one-on-one appointment with a certified facilitator to complete these forms – for free!
Introduction to Qigong
(Tu) July 14 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | Waterville
Qigong is a traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses body movements with breathing and mental focusing to improve balance, muscle strength, and overall health.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) July 22 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Knitting and Crocheting Club
(Tu) August 4 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Waterville
Meet with others who knit and crochet. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
Create a Victorian Bouquet
(Tu) August 11 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Discover the fascinating history of the Victorian tussy mussy bouquet, then create your own and bring some extra freshness to your day.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
Book Chat
(Th) August 13 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Waterville Cookbook Club
Favorites from the Garden
(M) August 17 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Waterville
Pick a dish from a selected cookbook and bring it to the Library to share! We will provide table service and drinks, you provide a serving utensil. Cookbooks available one month prior to each meeting.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) August 26 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
(Th) September 10 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) September 23 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
Book Chat
(Th) October 8 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) October 28 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Waterville Daytime Book Club
There Is No Place For Us by Brian Goldstone
(Th) November 12 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) November 25 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(W) December 23 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Waterville
Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.
Building for the future:
A digital copy of the full 200-plus page facilities master plan is available upon request.
Branch overview (based on 2018 data)
Service population: 14,697 (3.44% of total service population)
Median age: 42
Households with children: 36.9%
Households: 5,424
Mean household income: $86,083
Population living below the poverty line: 5.6%
Gross square feet: 12,227 square feet
Year constructed: 1964, renovated in 1980, expanded in 2004
Collection size: 59,085 items
Programs: 521 in 2018
Meeting room size: 1,316 square feet
Meeting room capacity: 84 people (meeting room is subdividable)
General Observations
- Need a good play space for children.
- Meeting space is inflexible and not very large.
- Need more quiet study space.
- Nice, welcoming feel, bright, and cheery.
- INtuitive invitation to explore deeper into the library.
- Meeting rooms are nice, lots of grass, and the location in the back of the library adjacent to the restrooms has potential for after-hours access.
- Meeting rooms are the only area in the library with floor to ceiling windows.
- However, the rest of the building has a great amount of natural light throughout.
- Self-checkout machines are convenient to holds.
- Welcoming and inviting.
- Good natural light.
- More seating.
- The stack area is a little crowded.
- Good integration of artwork into the building.
- Could use some cosmetic updates.
- Zoning of the building may challenge the ability to accommodate, adapt to future change, etc. It could also be impeded by the current location of the meeting rooms and restrooms but the rest of the building is fairly open.
- There is a great historic feel to Waterville, the architecture of the building could relate more to that.
- Consider adding face-out material display throughout shelving areas.
- Consider using circulation desk for self-checkout.
- Consider one centralized service point.
- Consider creating more of an identity for the children’s area.
- Create a more browseable collection area for both adults and children.
In spring 2024, the Library sent a survey to the Lucas County community to learn what you love about your Library and how we could improve our buildings to better meet your needs. This is what 322 Waterville neighbors said they wanted in an updated space.
| Rank |
Services and amenities |
Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Expanded children’s areas |
24.22% |
| 2 |
Expanded adult areas |
23.91% |
| 3 |
Access to drive-through, pick-up, and drop-off services |
21.74% |
| 4 |
More study spaces |
18.32% |
| 5 |
Larger and/or additional meeting room spaces |
15.53% |
| 6 |
More Maker Spaces |
15.22% |
| 7 |
More technology |
15.22% |
| 8 |
Expanded teen areas |
12.11% |
| 9 |
Greater access to audio/visual equipment |
11.18% |
| 10 |
Additional programming space |
9.01% |
Construction phase: Q4 2029 – Q1 2030
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q4 2028 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
Serving southwestern Lucas County, the Waterville Branch has been at its present location since 1964, having outgrown classroom space at the local elementary school. After a 1980 renovation, the facility outgrew its space and expanded again in 2004. Waterville remains a meeting place for a diverse and growing population.
