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Catch a movie in our historic theater, stay home and virtually meet an author with our Behind the Books series, or get involved with the Friends of Wagnalls Library's Annual Meeting and Emergency Book Sale!

Hamilton

Thursday, March 5th at 5 pm

Based on the real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast.

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James and the Giant Peach

Monday, March 16th at 2 pm

An orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City. Based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name.

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Thanks to a generous donation by the Friends of the Wagnalls Library, we have a subscription to virtual author visits. The collection includes many of your favorite authors! New virtual visits are scheduled each month, but you can also watch previously recorded talks. The collection includes both fiction and non-fiction reads alike.

Check it out!

Upcoming Online

Author Talks

Community Highlight

Friends of The Wagnalls Memorial Library

The Friends of The Wagnalls Memorial Library is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the library as a vital community resource. Originally formed in 1992 and revitalized in 2018, the group works to expand services and opportunities for patrons of all ages.

Throughout the year, the Friends host used book sales on Memorial Day, during Lithopolis Honeyfest, and at other library events. They support the Summer Reading Program, adult programs, and cultural passes, provide meals and treats for staff, maintain a Little Free Library on Columbus Street, offer concessions during Wagnalls Community Theater productions, and are organizing the 2026 issue of Ink & Stone Journal featuring local teen writers.

The Friends’ annual membership drive begins in March. Learn more at the annual meeting on March 17th at 6 pm in the Community Building or pick up a brochure at the library circulation desk. Join this Friend-ly organization and help support the continued growth of The Wagnalls Memorial Library.

Emergency Book Sale!

The Friends of Wagnalls Library are out of storage space to take used books! Please come and buy books so they can continue taking donations!

Fill a bag for $5!

Tuesday, March 17th through Saturday, March 21st

In the Community Building during library hours.

Community Happenings

Lithopolis

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4th

10 am-12 pm:

Crafts & snacks in the loft, raffle, and Easter Bunny appearances.

10:30 am & 11:30 am:

Storytimes in Children’s Library

10:30 am - 12 pm:

Continuous egg hunts on the lawn. The final 15 minutes (11:45 am-noon) will be a quieter, calmer egg gathering time.

Annual Celebration

Saturday, April 11th

Mark your calendars for our annual celebration on April 11th to raise funds to support The Wagnalls Memorial. This year, we will be honoring Teri Gilmore and Kelly Thacker of RedONE Gilmore Group for the tremendous support of our community!

Sponsorship and auction opportunities are available! Inquiries may email Deb Silvia, Executive Director.

Buy Tickets Online Here

Children's Corner

Rev Up to Read Program!

Readers ages 2-12 can read five books and receive a FREE kid's ticket to Monster Jam (April 10th-12th at the Schottenstein Center) with the purchase of an adult ticket!

To start, pick up Reading Reward Card in Children’s Library

Pokémon

Trade-A-Palooza

Saturday, March 21st

Ages 5-7*: 10-11 am

Ages 8-12*: 11:30 am-12:30 pm

*A parent must be present.

Teens and adults: Noon-2 pm

Please only bring cards you are willing to trade.

History & Heritage

Wednesday March 11th,

11:00 am-noon

Genealogy Lunchtime Learning Lab

Online Resources

There are so many genealogy websites out there, how do you get started? Do you have to pay for the best option? Are the “free” sites really “free”? Come explore this topic with us!

Free Event, No registration required.

Laptops available to borrow- bring or sign up for a free library card

Adults and children 10+ welcome.

Book Club Hub

Wagnalls is proud to host book clubs for all kinds of readers!

The Arts at Wagnalls

Coming Soon in the Lithopolis Community Art Center

Spring Art Show

March 10th-May 10th

Spring Show Artist Reception

March 21st, 12-1:30pm

Drawing at the Wags

Beginners looking to explore your artistic side and seasoned artists wanting to level up your abilities and hang out with creatives are welcome to attend the Drawing at the Wags drop-in class on the first Saturday of the Month.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own materials, however, since this is being held in the gallery, ONLY GRAPHITE will be permitted.

A small fee of $10 covers studio space and instructional support by an artist.

Saturday March 7, 10:00 - 12:00

Wagnalls Community Theater Presents

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play—and for good reason. This classic whodunit drops audiences into a snowbound English guesthouse where a shocking crime has just occurred… and everyone is a suspect.

As the storm rages outside, secrets unravel inside. With sharp wit, mounting tension, and Christie’s signature twists, The Mousetrap invites you to play detective alongside the characters, piecing together clues until the final, unforgettable reveal.

Smart, suspenseful, and surprisingly funny, this theatrical staple has kept audiences guessing for over 70 years. One rule remains the same for every production: those who see it must keep the secret.

Can you solve the mystery before the truth is revealed?

Get your tickets now!

Library Hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10 am – 8 pm

Tuesday: 10 am – 5 pm

Wednesday: 10 am – 2 pm

Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm

Lithopolis

Community Arts Center

at Wagnalls

Hours:

Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm

Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm

and during performances

and special events!

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March 2026