dinosaur egg that fizzes when liquid from eye dropper hits it

Tuesday, August 11 at 2:30 PM McClure Community Library Discover the surprise inside eggs that fizz when you add the right ingredient.

Watercolor painting of a cookbook next to plate of food

Cookbook Club

Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 AM Napoleon Public Library Join us in exploring "The Great American Recipe Cookbook" by PBS! Bring a prepared recipe from the cookbook to share.

Simon Girty: Friend or Foe

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM Napoleon Public Library Meet the infamous Simon Girty. Girty struck terror into the hearts of the U.S. settlers in the Ohio Valley and Kentucky from 1778 to 1815. Girty’s island in the Maumee River was the site of a City trading post and an alleged hangout. Simon was a trusted friend to the Native Americans and a valuable translator for the British but a traitor to the Americans. Decide for yourself. Was Simon Girty friend or Foe?

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Library service in Napoleon began in 1906 and has continued to grow.

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Exam Proctoring

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Henry County Fair

Mark your calendar for the 173rd annual Henry County Fair, happening August 13-20, 2026, in Napoleon! The Napoleon Public Library will be right in the heart of the action at the Merchant's Building with a booth of friendly faces. Swing by to say hi!

We'll also have a craft table for Kids' Day on Wednesday, August 19th.

If the sun's turning you into a puddle during your time outside the fair, the library is your place for a refreshing, air-conditioned retreat during fair week!