Learn More: Homework Help, Reading Suggestions, and Research Help

Are you interested in discovering more about Wood County’s history? Learn how with a tour of WCDPL’s Local History Collection on Monday, September 19 at 2:00 pm! In this second part of a two-part series, Local History Librarian Marnie Pratt will give you an overview of the digital resources available in the collection. Register here.

Horizon Youth Theatre Preview: Little Women

Enjoy a preview performance on September 24 at 2:00 pm of Horizon Youth Theatre's upcoming production of "Little Women," based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Participate in a Q&A after the performance with the actors.

From Your Library

Looking for New Reads? Our Librarians Have Them

Are you looking for new reading suggestions? Our librarians have something perfect for you! Browse suggestions like Large Print Sci-fi & Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and What We're Reading to find your next favorite read today.

Looking for more personalized suggestions? Fill out our Five Books Just for You form to get personalized suggestions based on your favorite genres, authors, and more.

Browse All Reading Suggestions Here

This Week at WCDPL

Research Property History with Resources at the Library

Learn about the history of your house, a property, or a local business with the library in If These Walls Could Talk: Researching Property History on Wednesday, September 21 at 2:00 pm in Meeting Room A&B at the Bowling Green Library. Local History Librarian Marnie Pratt will show you how to use the library and other community resources to uncover the rich past and shed light on questions about local properties.

Learn the Basics of Technology with Beginners Workshops

Looking to learn more about your computer and how to better use technology? Our Computer Basics workshops are perfect for beginners! Join us for these introductory courses that run through six different computer topics. Our next workshop is Friday, September 23 at 11:00 am in Meeting Room C at the Bowling Green Library on Email with Gmail. This is an introductory course on Gmail that covers composing, receiving, and organizing an electronic mailbox. Register here.

Join a Book Club for Great Reads and Great Discussion

Ready to read something new and meet new people? Join a book club at the library! We have a variety of upcoming book clubs to suit every reading taste.

Just the Facts

Tuesday, September 20 | 11:00 am | Meeting Room A&B

Discussing Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption and Hollywood by Danny Trejo and Donal Logue.

Page to Table Cookbook Club

Monday, September 26 | 6:30 pm | The Carter House

Discussing Trejo's Tacos by Danny Trejo.

Reel Talk: Movie Discussion Series

Tuesday, October 4 | 7:00 pm | Meeting Room C

Discussing "The Shawshank Redemption."

The Bone Chilling Book Club

Tuesday, October 11 | 7:00 pm | Meeting Room A&B

Discussing Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt.

At Your Library

K-5 Students: Get Homework Help & Snacks Every Weekday

Do you know a K-5 student who is in need of homework help, or a space to do their homework and have a snack after school? The library is partnering with America Reads, Bowling Green State University, and Connecting Kids to Meals every weekday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for Homework Help & Snacks in the Children's Place at the Bowling Green Library!

Simply stop by our Children's Place during this time to get homework help and grab a snack!

Explore and Learn with Our Library of Things

Spend your days playing games outdoors with your family, your nights watching movies on the big screen with a home movie kit, and all the time in between with more items from our Library of Things! We have plenty of the things you'll use this fall, from family fun to DIY projects to educational tools.