Community Read Special Events
As part of the Community Read 2026, Tiffin-Seneca Public Library will host a series of special programs to honor the book The Astral Library by Kate Quinn. Each year the Community Read encourages people in Seneca County to read the selected title and come together for special events and discussions.
As the featured event in the Community Read, Kate Quinn, a New York Times best-selling author, will speak to the community on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chandelier Community Event Center. The author event is completely free and open to the community and will be followed by a book signing. Copies of The Astral Library will be available for purchase thanks to the Pan Yan Bookstore.
Read a Book Like a Professor! Tuesday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Frost Kalnow Room
Join Heidelberg professor Dr. Barry Devine to learn how literature professors approach and analyze books. In this engaging session, he will share simple techniques to help readers notice deeper themes, ask better questions, and get more out of the books they read. This session is meant to be a precursor to reading the book, so you do not need to have read it to attend.
Glitter & Glue: Book Bedazzling Monday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m. in the Frost Kalnow Room
Celebrate the wonder and enchantment found within every story by transforming well-loved books into glittering works of art! Bring a favorite book to bedazzle (perhaps pick up a copy of The Astral Library from Pan Yan Book Store!), or choose from a limited selection we’ll have available.. Two sessions will be offered. Registration is required by visiting the online calendar at www.tiffinsenecalibrary.org.
Space is limited, so secure your spot by registering today!
T-SPL Talks: Treatment Foster Care
Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Frost Kalnow Room
Hear a presentation from one of this year’s Community Impact Partners, Northwest Ohio Treatment Foster Care. They will discuss what treatment foster care is and how it supports children with a higher level of need, what it takes to become a foster caregiver, and how community members can get involved.
Love the Library Storytime Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. In the Frost Kalnow Room
Show your library love at our evening family Storytime! We’ll read books, sing songs, and do fun activities all about the library!
Let’s Talk About It Monday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m. in the Junior Home Room
T-SPL’s book discussion group will talk about the 2026 Community Read selection The Astral Library by Kate Quinn. Copies of the book are available at the Library. All are invited to join the free event; no registration is necessary. Refreshments will be provided.
“Read a Book Like a Professor!” Follow-up Discussion Thursday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Frost Kalnow Room
Now that you’ve read the book AND heard from the author, Dr. Barry Devine will return to the Library to lead a discussion on The Astral Library. Together we will explore the novel and reflect on Dr. Devine’s earlier session, discussing how his tips and techniques influenced our reading experience.