Don't forget to check out Summer Reading!

Summer Reading is Live!

St Marys Community Public Library Check out their website for details on how to fill out your reading log and weekly kid-crafts pick-up. The Library will be open for limited inside access starting July 6th (closed Fridays) call 419-394-7471 for more details.

Auglaize County Public District Libraries check out their website for more information on Beanstack. A new app they're using for Summer Reading fun. Whether online or on your phone Beanstack will show you all the details you need about summer reading with your library!

Other Summer Fun:

Virtual run/walk " Scout out the 419 " Celebrate your neighborhood by participating in the 4.19 virtual run/walk. Don't forget to take a picture and take part in their photo contest!

"Great Outdoors Camp" at the Auglaize/Mercer YMCA South Branch. Ages 6-11 are invited on adventures to learn more about the great outdoors, sign-ups are limited!

Parks and Recreation

Heritage Trails Park District has 5 parks throughout Auglaize County full of trails and nature for all ages. Learn more about them here .

Auglaize County Historical Markers: Did you know that there are Historical Markers throughout the County? Why not take a driving tour of the County and see them all? Check out Remarkable Ohio to see a map of all the markers and learn more about local history!

Rainy Day Project: We're still accepting cards and letters for local seniors! Write/Color on a rainy day and drop them off at the library when you go check out the Summer Reading offerings!

Summer Meals

Cridersville

Monday, Wednesday Friday pick-up lunches

Adults and Children

Cridersville Library 11 AM

Waverly Apartments 11:15 AM

St Marys

Monday, Wednesday, Friday pick-up lunches

Children 1-18 years of age

Sack lunches and breakfasts for Tuesday and Thursday will also be provided.

West Intermediate School Bus Loop 11-12:30 PM

Dave Wright's BBQ Stand 11-11:20 AM

2100 Celina Road 11:30-11:50 AM

2nd Beach 12-12:20 PM

East Primary Bus Loop 11-12:30 PM

Corner of Columbia/Knoxville 11-11:20 AM

Corner of Beech/Weston 11:30-11:50 AM

Corner of Townview/Greenville 12-12:20 PM

Wapakoneta

Monday, Wednesday and Friday pick-up lunches

Children and Adults. Sack lunches for Tuesday and Thursday will also be provided.

Pick-up 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Mechanic Street Entrance

Questions: Call Tami Zwez, 419-738-2215

Volunteers are also needed.

Wapak Loaves & Fishes

Thursday Evening pick-up 4:30-5:30 PM

Please call Connie Krites at 567-204-6708 and leave a message by Tuesday at 6 PM.

Monetary Assistance

The following resources are recommendations for individuals and families who need assistance during this time.

Auglaize County Job & Family Services:

***Grant Funds still available!!!

567-242-2750

There are currently grant funds available up to $500 for qualified applicants for rent and utility payments.

Must complete a PRC application
Must have a minor child in the home (or be pregnant)
Must be below 200% poverty level income
Must provide a bill for the household

Call with questions or to request an application.

West Ohio Community Action Partnership:

419-227-2586

Is still providing services including rent and utility assistance for those who qualify.

Enter to win in our Raffle!

We are continuing our monthly raffle! Buy tickets online here or text "DRAWING" to 44321 and get into a chance to win $150, $75, or $50 each month!

Each month we will be highlighting a different agency as part of the process to tell you about the great work they do not only during this crisis but all year long.

In July we'll be drawing at our Golf Outing in Minster!

We're looking for golfers for an outing at Arrowhead Golf Club. Fill out a registration form and email it to j.muhlenkamp@auglaizeunitedway.org.

Get Involved

We're looking for help landscaping, delivering food boxes, sorting donations and providing summer meals. Please consider taking part in one of the activities here . We are in extra need of weekday volunteers for food distributions!

Assistance with Family Meals

Agape Ministries

Food Pantry Days Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4:30 PM

*Please remember your photo ID and current proof of residence.

Mercy Unlimited

Weekday 9 AM to 5 PM

Saturdays 9 AM to 2 PM

Please come to the back entrance (normal food pantry door) and call 419-738-3161 so items can be brought out for you.

St Paul UCC New Bremen

Monday-Friday

10-12 PM and 1-3 PM

Tuesday Evening

5:30-7:30 PM

Ring doorbell on the East side double doors.

Assistance for Seniors

Auglaize County Council on Aging

Can deliver meals, prescriptions, etc right to your home.

Call 419-394-8252

Free Wi-Fi

If you need internet and you do not have access at home wi-fi is available at all of the Auglaize County Library Locations , the St. Marys Community Public Library and at select locations free from Spectrum and Xfinity .

Please remember to stay socially distant from others when using the wi-fi. Click on the links to find the location nearest you.

Imagination Library

Kids Age 0-5

The Imagination Library is now available in Auglaize County. Go to ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll to sign up your child!

Already getting a book? Don't forget to send us your #bookselfie

Free Little Library

Three Free Little Library Locations are now open in Wapakoneta! Check them out on Auglaize Street in front of Casa Chic, on Hamilton at the Wapak Waterpark or near the playground at Veteran's Park.

Feel free to browse, take or leave a book! And leave a note to say you "checked in."

Computer Access

Need to get connected? Select Auglaize County Public District Library Branch Locations will be opening for computer access for adults by appointment only. Call your local branch to see about hours and availability and don't forget exact change if you need to print a document!

Click here to see current branch hours .

Support a Wapakoneta Agency!

Need an oil change? Hegemier Tire Service in Wapak is pledging $5 for every oil change in July will be donated to Mercy Unlimited. Call 419-738-6217 to schedule and get that knocked off your to-do list!

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