Events & Programs

Featured Events

Featured events and series

Check the event Calendar for a full list of upcoming library events.


Upcoming Events 


Solar Eclipse 2024
April 8 | Join Wright Library as we celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event. Programs for all ages.
Looking up into a tree
April 20 & 21 | Earth Day programs for families, Quilt Lawns & Ancestor Trees, and Aullwood Audubon's Rich History
Author and presenter Dr. Martha Jo Atkins
May 4 | Wright Library welcomes nationally renowned author and speaker Dr. Martha Jo Atkins for a special workshop on death and dying.
J.D. Rockefeller
April 15 | Virtual history of J.D. Rockefeller, American business magnate and philanthropist.
President James Garfield
April 25 | Book discussion on "Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President."
Teddy Roosevelt and daughter Alice
June 6 | Virtual talk on President Teddy Roosevelt and Alice: An Intimate Portrait of a Father and Daughter.

On-going Program Series 


Book Covers  Book Clubs - Join in-person or online book discussions for all ages and interests.

Far Hills Speaker Series brought to you by Wright Library and the Oakwood Historical Society.  Far Hills Speaker Series - Wright Library and the Oakwood Historical Society bring you local history talks about Oakwood & the Dayton area.

Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly  Ecology & Nature - Programs and resources to support native plants and pollinators.

Local authors present at Wright Library  Author Talks - Wright Library welcomes a variety of authors in-person and virtual platforms.

Two older adults happily living well  Living Well - Programs to guide us towards better health, finances, and sustainability.

Open sign for a small business  Business & Finance - Learn the tricks of the trade on how to succeed in business and finance.

"Let's Talk" logo for library programs that promote open conversation.Let's Talk - "Let's Talk" programs that promote open conversation.

Wright Brothers with early plane are an essential part of Dayton's history.  History Enthusiasts - Programs and talks about our unique local history as well as important historical happenings.

Robotic hand meets human hand as we explore Artificial Intelligence and technology of the future.  Technology & Science - Explore science and technology of the future and how it impacts us today.

 


Youth Services Events


Child reads in the arms of her mother
Weekly storytimes and activities for all ages
Teen exploring books at the library's Amazing Race after-hours
Explore the library after-hours to solve puzzles and have fun. Sign up now!
Young child reads to a therapy dog
Children can sign up to read to therapy dogs on "Woof Wednesdays."
A collection of fluffy stuffed animals
Storytimes and activities for young learners ages 0-5.
Youth smiling by LEGO display.
Programs and activities to enhance learning and socialization for grades 1-6.
Four teens having fun
Programs and activities for teens grades 7-12 to socialize and have fun.