Piqua Public Library Local History

10/15/2026

10/01/2026

Take a tour of the Piqua Public Library and discover some of the library’s spookier history with our Local History Department!
Tours meet on the hour by the Information & Reference Desk.
Tour Times:
Every Tuesday & Thursday starting at 9:00 AM
Friday, October 2, 16 & 30 starting at 10:00 AM
Saturday, October 10, 24 & 31 starting at 10:00 AM
All Ages Welcome!

09/23/2026

PDC Press Tent – 1964
The Piqua Daily Call press tent at the 1964 Miami County Fair (MS-223, Box 1, File 114)

09/21/2026

Piqua History Scavenger Hunt
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary!
Get ready to explore, discover, and learn about Piqua’s fascinating history! Join us for a fun History Scavenger Hunt that’s perfect for all ages.
September 21st through November 30th
All day
All ages welcome!
Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet & prize from:
• Local History: 9:00 am–5:00 pm Monday-Thursday & 10:00 am-1:30 pm Friday
• Information & Reference Desk on the 2nd floor: After 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday & after 1:30 pm on Friday, all day on Saturday
Prizes are available for every completed scavenger hunt sheet, while supplies last!
Prizes compliments of

09/09/2026

A group of picnickers sitting under an improvised shelter, one holding an umbrella or parasol.

08/25/2026

Kiwanis Family Picnic at Fountain Park. A group of picnickers dines at the Kiwanis Family Picnic at Fountain Park, about 1950 (SC-614 161).