Featured Events
- For a complete list of upcoming events, check the Wright Library Calendar - or search for events (link opens in a new tab).
- Peruse events by category
- Quick list of upcoming Adult Programs
- Quick list of upcoming Youth & Teen Programs
Find Programs of Interest by Category
Books / Reading & Storytime - In-person and online book discussions for all ages and interests, plus special reading challenges throughout the year.
Author Talks - Visit with authors at Wright Library or virtually through Zoom.
Local History / Genealogy - Programs about local and Ohio history.
Living Well / Life Skills - Programs that guide us towards better health, finances, and sustainability.
Digital / Tech Literacy - Learn the tricks of the trade on how to succeed with today's technology.
Creative Activities - Poetry, Arts, Crafts for all ages, and more.
Social / Civic Engagement - Programs to promote open conversation.
Performing Arts - Music, Dance, and more.
Science / Nature - Programs and resources to support science, ecology, and nature.
Author Talks Online
Monthly | Connect with award-winning authors and highly acclaimed thought leaders from around the world through live-streamed, interactive conversations. Brought to you by Wright Library and the Library Speakers Consortium. Register in advance to submit questions to the authors. Made possible due to a grant from the Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation.
View Upcoming Author Talks Online Programs
Cinephile Club at Wright Library
Monthly, fourth Thursday
Are you looking for a community of fellow movie enthusiasts? Wright Library has your ticket to a world of cinematic adventures, discussions, and tasteful movie drama.
View Upcoming Film Showings at Wright Library
Trade your phone screen for the big screen and join the Cinephile Club at Wright Library - a monthly watch-and-discuss forum to enjoy a variety of films as well as the folks who enjoy them too. Come as you are and take a comfy seat. Drop-ins welcome. Made possible due to a grant from the Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation.
- February 27 - "Moonstruck" by Norman Jewison (1987, rated PG, comedy/romance)
- March 27 - "All About Eve" by Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1950, no rating, comedy/drama)
- April 24 - "Royal Tenenbaums" by Wes Anderson (2001, rated R, comedy/drama)
- May 22 - "The Age of Innocence" by Martin Scorsese (1993, rated PG, romance/drama)
- Also see Films for Youth and Teens
Codebreaker Speaker Series
After decades of being hidden under secrecy, cryptology and codebreaking comes to light in this program series. A Wright Library partnership with the National Cryptologic Museum.
Visit Wright Library to view the exhibit "Breaking the Code: Dayton's Secret Role in WWII". On display are an Analog Enigma machine, Bombe Rotor, and other codebreaking ephemera on extended loan from the National Cryptologic Museum. Interpretive panels tell the story of Oakwood native and NCR Engineer Joseph Desch, the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), and the rigorous yet secretive daily routine of decoding German war communication during
Made possible with support from the National Cryptologic Museum, Oakwood Unsung Heroes, National Aviation Heritage Area honoring Montgomery County as an American WWII Heritage designation, and Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation.
View Upcoming Codebreaker Programs March 19 & May 1 | History Enthusiasts Page
Civil War Roundtable Speaker Series
This program series highlights Dayton's legacy to the Civil War. A Wright Library partnership with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Miami Valley Civil War Round Table.
View Upcoming Civil War Programs | History Enthusiasts Page
Winter Challenge
January - February 2025 | This winter, take the Wright Library Winter Challenge 2025 to log new reads, complete fun quests, and win prizes.
- Adult Winter Reading "BINGO" Challenge (January 21 - February 21, 2025)
- Teen Winter Reading "CODEBREAKER" Challenge (January 13 - February 28, 2025)
- Youth Winter Reading Challenge (January 21 - February 21, 2025)
Accessibility
Wright Library has a variety of programs and services to assist patrons with visual, audible, mobility, and developmental challenges. A new partnership with the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio provides public meetings to learn more about general resources for the newly blind and their friends and family.
Far Hills Speaker Series
Spring & Fall | This series features engaging stories from the Miami Valley for the history buff or the curious. A Wright Library partnership with the Oakwood Historical Society.
View Upcoming FHSS Programs | History Enthusiasts Page
Author Visit with Jonathan Auxier
February 27 at 6:30 pm | Wright Library welcomes New York Times Bestselling Children’s author Jonathan Auxier at a special presentation for kids and families.
Maybe you were swept up with Peter Nimble and Sophie Quire of The Vanished Kingdom series, the Fabled Stables series, Night Gardener, and Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster (chosen for Smith and Harman Elementary's 2019 Lumberjack Reading List). His next book in The Vanished Kingdom series, The War of the Maps, will be released in spring 2025.
A selection of Jonathan's books will be available for purchase and an author signing will take place following the presentation. Find more program and registration information on the Wright Library Calendar.
This event is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Wright Library Foundation and a partnership with Smith and Harman Elementary Schools.
Winter Challenge
January - February 2025 | This winter, take the Wright Library Winter Challenge 2025 to log new reads, complete fun quests, and win prizes.
- Adult Winter Reading "BINGO" Challenge (January 21 - February 21, 2025)
- Teen Winter Reading "CODEBREAKER" Challenge (January 13 - February 28, 2025)
- Youth Winter Reading Challenge (January 21 - February 21, 2025)
Youth Storytimes
Weekly | Storytimes and activities for all ages. Find a Storytime.
Youth Programs
On-going | Find a variety of Youth Programs for elementary-age, tweens and teens, and families.
More About Youth Programs.
Paws to Read
Monthly | Children can sign up to read to therapy dogs on "Woof Wednesdays." Reading to a therapy dog promotes a positive association with reading. Child must be able to read independently for one 15-minute time slot.
Sign Up for Paws to Read | Paws to Read Info Page
STEM Programs for Kids
Kids in grades 3-6 are welcome to join us for STEM-based activities provided by the Montgomery County Extension of Ohio State University.
Upcoming STEM Programs
Family Fun Time
Monthly | Wright Library offers a variety of activities and programs for the whole family to enjoy!
Family Game Time | Let's Go LEGO | Crafts for All Ages
Films at Wright Library
Films for all ages and interests are now shown at Wright Library. Bring a friend or come solo to meet new people while enjoying classic cinema. Come as you are and take a comfy seat. Drop-ins welcome. Made possible due to a grant from the Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation.
View Upcoming Film Showings at Wright Library
- February 18 - Movie Matinee: "Inside Out" by Disney Pixar (2015, Rated PG, family/comedy)
- May 17 - Saturday Matinee: "The Age of Innocence" by Martin Scorsese (1993, rated PG, romance/drama)
- Also see Cinephile Film Club for Adults