Our art exhibit for this session has moved to the library. You can enjoy four of Becky's quilts in the Rager Reading Room near Patron Services, and the fifth is in the Fiction Library (original 1925 library). The exhibit is free and open during normal library operating hours. 

Thursday, October 24, 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday, October 31, during Trick-or-Treat
Walk through the gardens and enjoy lighted
Jack-o-Lanterns carved by members of our community and local students.

Bring a jack-o-lantern to put in the gardens
by 5 pm Thursday, Oct. 24.
Pick up a name stake for your pumpkin in the library.
We’ll provide a battery-operated candle.

The show tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and she successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial.

• This production is rated PG 13. 
• November 1-3 & 8-10, 2024 7:30pm-Fri/Sat; 2pm-Sun
• Tickets are $17 for adults; $15 for seniors 60+ & students.
• Purchase your tickets online or at the door: The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. Columbus Street, Lithopolis

Purchase Tickets Here Online

Music and Lyrics by Book by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin Heather Hach Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All Authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

First formed in 2016, our full ensemble features multiple vocalists, a trio of horns and a great rhythm section. The Big Badd blends pop, rock, funk and jazz influences to turn out your favorite tunes in a fresh new way. We’re local to Columbus, and our members can be found teaching lessons, directing high school bands and performing across Central Ohio.

Check them out on YouTube!      Purchase Tickets Here Online

Not only was Mabel Wagnalls the author of eight books and a concert pianist – she was also a New York socialite. Come hear Wagnalls historian, Carol Gaal, tell the stories about Mabel’s friendships with Harry Houdini, author O. Henry, world traveler Joshua Slocum and others. You’ll also hear the story about how Mabel came to own a lock of hair from famous Hungarian composer and pianist, Franz Liszt. And of course, you can view the memorabilia associated with these friendships!

Presentation will be in the Rager Reading Room in the Library.

Plans are underway for another wonderful holiday celebration at The Wagnalls Memorial! Be sure to plan to come. More details will be shared soon. 

There will be a holiday market again in the Community Building. If you would like to be a vendor, find more information here and complete the form.

We are also having our annual basket raffle to support the Library. Donations for baskets or entire baskets are appreciated. Please email Deb Silvia, Executive Director for more information.