Dave Bruns to discuss his novel ‘Rule Number Four,’ May 10
Local author Dave Bruns will meet with readers on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library.
Author of “Rule Number Four,” Bruns is a crime thriller author and will be discussing his book.
Bruns, of Perrysburg, is the author of the Carl Boyd series. “Rule Number Four” is his debut novel and his character is also featured in the anthology “Back in Black.”
No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
Well owner to discuss fitness center’s approach, April 29
The Exchange Club of Bowling Green will welcome Sam Beaver, owner of The Well Health and Fitness at the Tuesday, April 29 meeting at noon at Beckett’s Barrell Room, 163 S. Main St.
Beaver will talk about the origins of The Well and its approach the health and fitness. The Well is a gym that specializes in personalized, functional fitness tailored to every stage of life. The gym integrates mental clarity and energy-boosting practices into each session.
The certified coaches focus on personalizing workouts by including private personal training sessions that ensure steady and sustainable progress. They employ the Level Method, so participants can find their perfect fit to transform health routines. The Well offers small group, personal and large group training sessions, as well as adult, kids, and corporate fitness programs.
The public is welcome to attend the Exchange Club meetings. The cost of lunch is $13 at the door, no reservations necessary.
Kiwanis to hear about county park police, May 1
The Bowling Green Kiwanis Club will welcome the chief of the Wood County Park District Police Force as the featured speaker at its meeting on May 1. The meeting will begin at 11:45 a.m. in the Slater Family Ice Arena Lounge on the Bowling Green State University campus. The public is invited to attend, with lunch available for $15.
The presentation will offer an inside look at the unique role of the Wood County Park District Police, who are tasked with protecting the natural spaces and visitors across the county’s park system.
For more information about the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club or to learn how to become a member, visit www.kiwanisbg.org.
St. Mark’s Chicken BBQ set for May 3
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will hold its Spring Chicken BBQ 2025 Saturday, May 3 at 5 p.m. at the church, at 315 S. College Drive, Bowling Green.
Chicken dinners will be sold until sold out. Dinners include half of a chicken, a baked potato, coleslaw, green beans, and bread. Drive-thru and pickup options only. All proceeds will benefit the St. Mark’s Mission Team.
Call 419-353-9305 or email office@stmarksbg.org for more information.
Players staging ‘The Language Archive,’ weekends April 25-May 4
The Black Swamp Players will stage Julia Cho’s “The Language Archive,” a play that shows miscommunication is the universal language, Friday April 25, and Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m., continuing May 2 and 3 at 7:30 and closing wth a Sunday matinee on May 4 at 1:30 p.m.
“George is a man consumed with preserving and documenting the dying languages of far-flung cultures. Closer to home, though, language is failing him. He doesn’t know what to say to his wife, Mary, to keep her from leaving him, and he doesn’t recognize the deep feelings that his lab assistant, Emma, has for him.”
Library class has its head in cloud services, May 5
Join the Wood County District Public Library to learn more about cloud services on Monday, May 5 at p.m. in The Learning Lab at the Bowling Green Library.
This class will provide an overview of what the cloud is, what cloud services are available and how to use them. This course will be especially helpful for those who are curious about the cloud and those who currently use it but want more tips and tricks. Google Drive will be used as an example for this class, but questions about OneDrive and iCloud are welcome.
Basic computer experience is recommended. Registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050, email woodref@wcdpl.org or register online at wcdpl.org.
BG elementary choir to sing at library, May 6
The Wood County District Public Library will host an evening of music provided by the Bowling Green City Schools Elementary School Choir, under the direction of Courtney Boswell. The concert will be Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. in the Bowling Green Library Atrium. No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-8253 or email woodkids@wcdpl.org.
NAMI Wood County hosts book club meeting on Zoom, May 6
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County continues Nite Out with NAMI Book Club on April 22 and May 6 at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
The club will discuss the book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen,” by David Brooks. The book explores how to better connect with others and foster healthier relationships.
To register, visit namiwoodcounty.org/nite-out-nami.
Library holds monthly craft sessions
Monthly crafting sessions are on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the second Floor Meeting Room at the Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green.
Each month will be a different craft suitable for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike.
Sessions planned are:
- Feb. 21 — Fill Your Own Cup
- March 21 — Putting the Pieces Together Collage
- April 18 — Making Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)
Registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050, email woodref@wcdpl.org or register online at wcdpl.org/events.
Library hosts monthly graphic novel discussion for kids
Students aged 5-11 and up are invited to a book discussion about some favorite early reader graphic novels at WCDPL Mondays at 6 p.m. once a month in The Children’s Place.
Copies of the graphic novel for each month are available for checkout from the Bowling Green Library.
Discussions include:
- January 13 – Gnome and Rat: Time to Party by Lauren Stohler
- February 10 – Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel
- March 10 – Fox and Rabbit Celebrate by Beth Ferry
- April 14 – Happy Birthday, Babymouse by Jennifer Holm
Just Baby ‘N Me storytimes at library on Tuesdays
Just Baby ‘N Me is a lap-sit storytime ideal for babies. This unique storytime will be on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.in The Children’s Place at the Bowling Green Library.
This lap-sit storytime is great for babies from birth through early walkers (12 months). The focus during storytime is on rhymes, songs, finger plays, and exploring short books together, and is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby to develop their language and early literacy skills.
Library hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays
The Wood County District Public Library is hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays at 10 beginning in the 2nd Floor meeting room.
Fiber Friends is a fun and social program that meets to chat and create. People of all skill levels are welcome. Even if ysomeone has never picked up knitting needles or a crochet hook, this group can teach the basic skills to get started on your newest hobby.
Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-
5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
