Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way.
Focus on Ferns Walk
Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way.
Precious Pollinators
Summer is approaching! All kinds of pollinators are migrating north or emerging from their wintertime cocoons. Learn about the amazing pollinators that call Ohio home and why they are so important.
Kids and Cops Day 2025
The Ohio University Law Enforcement Technology, Lancaster Citizen Police academy and the Lancaster Police Department are working together to provide children with the opportunity to interact and feel comfortable with law enforcement community, while learning about equipment and technology which law enforcement personnel use.
A Night on Broadway – The Lancaster Festival Orchestra
The big sounds of Broadway hit the Wendel Concert Stage! Your favorite tunes from major Broadway shows will be performed live including selections from Wicked, The Little Mermaid, Phantom of the Opera and more.
Homegrown National Park
Learn about the Homegrown National Park movement and actionable steps you can take in your own yard and home.
Star Trek & Worlds Beyond Opens
A dynamic lineup of programming will accompany this special exhibition, offering engaging talks, a Star Trek film viewing at the Drexel Theatre, and unique opportunities to explore the impact of Star Trek on science, technology and popular culture.
Project Playhouse BLITZ Build 2025
Project Playhouse is more than a fundraiser—it’s a chance to spark imagination, joy, and a sense of home for local kids.
FREE YOUTH EYE EXAMS & GLASSES – Connexion West
Connexion West is hosting another FREE youth eye exams and glasses!
Mike Hemmelgarn – Comedy Juggler & Ventriloquist
Mike Hemmelgarn will be at the library to get you excited for reading! His show blends comedy, juggling, and ventriloquism with a splash of magic and lots of audience participation.
