GAMBIER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed Sunday |
Discover your next great read at Gambier Community Library, a welcoming hub for knowledge and discovery. Our library offers an extensive collection of materials for all ages, from captivating bestsellers to scholarly resources. We provide a diverse range of engaging programs and digital services to enrich and connect our community. Whether you're seeking a quiet space to read or an exciting new story, you'll find it here.
115 Meadow Lane Gambier, Ohio 43022 For more information: (740) 427-BOOK or email [email protected]. |
Gambier Community Library 2026 Summer Reading Program
June 1 - July 10, 2026
Join us for this year's Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story. Stop by and register to receive a sign-up bag!
Adults (18+) will be entered to win one of two grand prizes:
Adults (18+) will be entered to win one of two grand prizes:
- Mohican Adventures Gift Card
- An Assortment of gift cards from our local Gambier businesses, including Wiggin Street Coffee, the Kenyon Bookstore, and the Village Inn
- A pair of Bluetooth headphones, a speaker, and a portable phone charger
- 4 passes to Activate Games of Columbus
- Family Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Membership
- Paintable cardboard Playset Castle with an assortment of art supplies
Image courtesy of CSLP
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The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & TechnologyGet ready for some hands-on fun and mind-blowing science!
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology is coming to Gambier for an exciting program you won’t want to miss. Join us on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Gymnasium at the Gambier Library for a lively and interactive scientific presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. Best of all, it’s free, open to everyone, and no registration is needed—just come and explore the wonders of science with us! Bring your friends, family, and your curiosity for a fun-filled afternoon of discovery! We will be giving away door prizes and snacks and beverages too! 🔬✨ |
Dino Buddies |
Family Tie Dye Day |
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Meet the dinosaurs with Dino Buddies! This interactive program features incredibly realistic dinosaur puppets, fun dinosaur facts, and an unforgettable hands-on learning experience for dinosaur fans of all ages. Join the Gambier Community Library on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Gymnasium. We will be giving away door prizes and snacks too!
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Join us at the Gambier Community Library for Family Tie Dye Day on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with two-time spots available:
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will be providing T-shirts, bandanas, door prizes and snacks! We hope to see you there! |
Realm of the Reptile
Dive into the fascinating world of reptiles with hands-on fun, learning, and exploration!
Experience the wonder of snakes, turtles, lizards, and more in the Realm of the Reptiles program at Fredericktown’s Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Gymnasium at the Gambier Community Library.
This exciting session invites young explorers to get up close with amazing reptiles while discovering their unique habits, habitats, and adaptations. Perfect for curious minds, participants will enjoy interactive activities, engaging demonstrations, and plenty of fun facts that make learning about these extraordinary creatures unforgettable. Whether you love animals or are just beginning to explore the natural world, this program is sure to spark imagination and inspire a love for reading and science. Door prizes and snack provided.
Experience the wonder of snakes, turtles, lizards, and more in the Realm of the Reptiles program at Fredericktown’s Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Gymnasium at the Gambier Community Library.
This exciting session invites young explorers to get up close with amazing reptiles while discovering their unique habits, habitats, and adaptations. Perfect for curious minds, participants will enjoy interactive activities, engaging demonstrations, and plenty of fun facts that make learning about these extraordinary creatures unforgettable. Whether you love animals or are just beginning to explore the natural world, this program is sure to spark imagination and inspire a love for reading and science. Door prizes and snack provided.
Adult Craft Night (18+)
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Come join us and make a patriotic wreath to decorate your door for celebrating America 250! Adult Craft Night at Gambier Community Library in the large common room on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No registration required but recommended. Stop by the Gambier Library and sign up or call 740-427-2665.
This program is free and open to the public 18 years old and up. All supplies and instruction provided. Drinks and snacks provided. |
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The Ohio Bird Sanctuary: Birds of Prey
Get up close and personal with Ohio’s most majestic hunters of the sky! The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is bringing some of their incredible birds of prey—including hawks, owls, and possibly even an eagle—for an unforgettable educational experience.
Join us at the Y-Sports Center, 200 W. Chestnut St. Mount Vernon, for a visit with the Ohio Bird Sanctuary with a Birds of Prey Presentation, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
You’ll learn fascinating facts about each bird’s unique adaptations, hunting skills, and role in the ecosystem, while meeting these feathered ambassadors face-to-face. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this program blends wildlife education with awe-inspiring encounters you’ll never forget. Come see the wild side of Ohio. Free and open to the public.
Join us at the Y-Sports Center, 200 W. Chestnut St. Mount Vernon, for a visit with the Ohio Bird Sanctuary with a Birds of Prey Presentation, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
You’ll learn fascinating facts about each bird’s unique adaptations, hunting skills, and role in the ecosystem, while meeting these feathered ambassadors face-to-face. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this program blends wildlife education with awe-inspiring encounters you’ll never forget. Come see the wild side of Ohio. Free and open to the public.
Summer Reading Program Party
Gambier Community Library Summer Reading Program Party Join us at the Gambier Community Library for our annual Summer Reading Program Party on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium.
We will have crafts, temporary tattoos, games, prizes, music, bubbles, snacks and walking tacos! We will also have a Dinosaur Egg Hunt starting at 4:00 p.m. Children and teens can choose a free book for reaching their reading goals too!
We will have crafts, temporary tattoos, games, prizes, music, bubbles, snacks and walking tacos! We will also have a Dinosaur Egg Hunt starting at 4:00 p.m. Children and teens can choose a free book for reaching their reading goals too!
1KB4K! Read and Grow!
The Gambier Community Library encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters school. One of the best ways to encourage learning is to spend time sharing books every day. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills:
- Print awareness
- Letter knowledge
- Vocabulary
- Narrative skills
Storybook Trail on a Paved Path!
Look for the Storybook Trail on the paved path by the library. The beginning of the story starts near the front of the building. Enjoy a leisurely walk while reading a picture book! Storybook Trail is also handicap accessible.
Our featured book is Something Stinks by Jonathan Fenske. The Storybook title will be changed out quarterly, so be sure to check out future titles.
The Gambier Community Library Storybook trail is made possible with the help of The Knox County Foundation.
Our featured book is Something Stinks by Jonathan Fenske. The Storybook title will be changed out quarterly, so be sure to check out future titles.
The Gambier Community Library Storybook trail is made possible with the help of The Knox County Foundation.