# Books events in Defiance, Today and Upcoming Books events in Defiance

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All Books events in Defiance, Ohio. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Defiance like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Defiance

- **Event Name**: Toledo Opera on Wheels: The Bear Who Couldn't Fish
  - **Description**: This free program for children and families will take place April 20 at 6:00PM at Defiance Public Library. No registration is needed.

Join us for a night at the Opera in celebration of National Library Week! The Toledo Opera’s ‘Opera On Wheels’ will be h
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/toledo-opera-on-wheels-the-bear-who-couldnt-fish/200029855279750
  - **Venue**: Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512
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- **Event Name**: Friends of DPL Spring Book Sale
  - **Description**: The Friends of Defiance Public Library will host their annual Spring Book Sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, from 10AM-5PM, and Sunday, April 12, from noon-4PM, at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St., Defiance. 

A wide assortment of genres will be a
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/friends-of-dpl-spring-book-sale/200029799056241
  - **Venue**: Northtowne Mall
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- **Event Name**: Making Papel Picado Flags with Author Christina Treviño
  - **Description**: May 5 at 4:30PM at Defiance Public Library. Geared to grades K-6. No registration needed.

Join us to celebrate Children’s Books Week & Cinco De Mayo! Fashion Designer & Author Christina Treviño will be sharing her story A Family Fiesta Para Mi Cu
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  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/making-papel-picado-flags-with-author-christina-treviño/200029889986857
  - **Venue**: 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, fashion, cinco-de-mayo
- **Event Name**: 'Dragons Are Everywhere' Story Share with NOCAC
  - **Description**: Head Start Teachers Heidi & Gerri will be taking us on a dragon adventure on May 5 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Defiance Public Library! Meet their special dragon friend, enjoy a story & other activities.

Geared to ages 2-6. No registration is need
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  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/dragons-are-everywhere-story-share-with-nocac/200029703367340
  - **Venue**: 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Celebrate 'Wings of Fire'
  - **Description**: Calling all “FanWings!” Join us at the library on April 7 at 4:30PM or April 9 at 10:30AM for a ‘Wings of Fire’ celebration, where we will have a dragon scavenger hunt & Wings of Fire books available for checkout. Not familiar with the books? No worri
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 07 2026 at 04:30 pm – Tue Apr 07 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/celebrate-wings-of-fire/200029889990312
  - **Venue**: 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512
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- **Event Name**: Author Visit: Dawn Burns
  - **Description**: Visit Defiance Public Library on April 4 at 11:00AM to hear author Dawn Burns read from her new book, A Green Glow on the Horizon.

About Dawn:

Burns is a writer who dares to expose the complicated, often contradictory yearnings and compulsions of fellow
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/author-visit-dawn-burns/200029800789754
  - **Venue**: Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., Defiance, OH
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Defiance

- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Defiance Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/277b30
  - **Venue**: Broemmelsiek Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Lilac Festival & Street Fair
  - **Description**: The streets of Downtown Defiance are filled with activities as we celebrate the official flower of Defiance with the community’s largest Art and Craft Fair. Join both young and old for a day of entertainment that features free lilacs to the first 750 atte
  - **Venue**: Downtown Defiance
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- **Event Name**: 26th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
  - **Description**: 🥣 26th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser 

Join us for an evening of food, community, and purpose at the 26th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, hosted by the Defiance College Social Work Program.

📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 UAW Hall – 2120
  - **Venue**: uaw local 211
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- **Event Name**: 16th Annual Chocolate Walk
  - **Description**: 16th Annual Chocolate Walk

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

🍫Taste the Sweet Life in Downtown Defiance!🍫

Stroll Downtown Defiance and enjoy some chocolate (and wine if you so choose) along the way! This is a delicious opportunity to enjoy a spring walk and
  - **Venue**: Downtown Defiance
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- **Event Name**: Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute: 52nd Street & Captain Fantastic
  - **Description**: Get ready for a tribute full of music of two of rock's greatest piano men, Billy Joel & Elton John!About this EventGet ready to experience the 52nd Street & Captain Fantastic live
  - **Venue**: Defiance Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Dancing with Defiance County
  - **Description**: Dancing with Defiance County – A Night of Stars, Competition, and Community!About this EventYou've seen Dancing with the Stars—now get ready for Dancing with Defiance Coun
  - **Venue**: Tinora Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Voices of Ohio: The Ohio State Mixed Choir & The Ohio State Men’s Glee Club
  - **Description**: Experience an unforgettable night of choral excellence with The Ohio State and local high school choirs.About this EventJoin us for an unforgettable musical evening as three talented high school choirs from across our reg
  - **Venue**: Tinora Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Sail On - Beach Boys Tribute
  - **Description**: Get ready for a tribute full of music of your favorite Beach Boys classics!About this EventGet ready to experience Sail On - Beach Boys Tribute live at the Defiance Audito
  - **Venue**: Defiance Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: 13th Annual Defiance Jazz Festival
  - **Description**: The 13th Annual Defiance Jazz Festival is back at Kingsbury Park!

Saturday, July 11th, 2026, join us by the river to celebrate jazz with this cultural experience honoring two Pioneers of Jazz, Milt Buckner and “Wild Bill” Davison, both of whom called Def
  - **Venue**: Kingsbury Park Defiance, Ohio
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Defiance?
  - **A:** Toledo Opera on Wheels: The Bear Who Couldn't Fish (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512), Friends of DPL Spring Book Sale (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at Northtowne Mall), Making Papel Picado Flags with Author Christina Treviño (Tue May 05 2026 at 04:30 pm at 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512), 'Dragons Are Everywhere' Story Share with NOCAC (Tue May 05 2026 at 11:00 am at 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512), Celebrate 'Wings of Fire' (Tue Apr 07 2026 at 04:30 pm at 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Defiance today April 04, 2026?
  - **A:** Author Visit: Dawn Burns (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:00 am at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., Defiance, OH).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Defiance this weekend April 3–5, 2026?
  - **A:** Author Visit: Dawn Burns (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:00 am at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., Defiance, OH).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Defiance in April 2026?
  - **A:** Toledo Opera on Wheels: The Bear Who Couldn't Fish (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512), Friends of DPL Spring Book Sale (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at Northtowne Mall), Celebrate 'Wings of Fire' (Tue Apr 07 2026 at 04:30 pm at 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512), Author Visit: Dawn Burns (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:00 am at Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort St., Defiance, OH).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Defiance?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Defiance on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Defiance?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Defiance?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Defiance include Defiance Public Library, 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512, Northtowne Mall, 320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Defiance?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Defiance include Defiance Public Library System.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Defiance?
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