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Build Your Own Board Game
2024-08-01 14:00:00 2024-08-01 15:00:00 America/New_York Build Your Own Board Game We have the tools, you make the rules! Design your own board game and play it with friends. Limited to 15 participants. Brimfield Branch -

Thursday, August 01
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-01 14:00:00 2024-08-01 15:00:00 America/New_York Build Your Own Board Game We have the tools, you make the rules! Design your own board game and play it with friends. Limited to 15 participants. Brimfield Branch -

We have the tools, you make the rules! Design your own board game and play it with friends. Limited to 15 participants.

Intended for those in grades 1-5.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Ages 8-10 | Ages 5-7 | Ages 11-13 |

Brimfield Branch
Branch manager
Emily Hegner
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

We're closed Friday July 04 due to All PCDL Branch Locations will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday.
Mon, Jun 30 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(All PCDL Branch Locations will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday.)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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Pick up your Spice Club Kit with a sample and history of Rosemary. Try our recipes or your own and join the Club Forum with photos or comments on this fabulous spice! Limited to 20 participants.
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Bookmobile Stop - Suffield Fire Dept.
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Cancelled
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Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
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Hooks & Books - Social Knitting, Crochet and Handcraft Circle
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
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Sign Language for Children
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
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Outreach Services
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Bookmobile - Mantua Lodge
Wed, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Join Bookmobile at the Mantua Lodge for a stop Wednesdays 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Aurora Reads - Book Club - "Carnegie's Maid" by Marie Benedict
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Are you an avid reader who likes to discuss books with others? If so, join our Book Club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years! Limited to 20 participants.
Musical Melodies with the Kalimba King - Featuring Carl L. Winters
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Unwind with the soothing sounds of the kalimba with the Kalimba King - Carl Winters! Explore its melodies, rhythms & history in a fun, hands-on musical experience. Limited to 25 participants.
Self Portrait in Style
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Paint a self-portrait (or a portrait of someone else) in the style of a popular artist. Intended for ages 13 and up. Limited to 8 participants.
Anything but a Paintbrush
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Miss fingerpainting from when you were a kid? Want to flex your creative muscles? Join us for an anything but a paintbrush painting session! Come paint with just about anything, except a paintbrush!
Inklings Hybrid Book Club - LOTR - "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers"
Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Inklings Hybrid Book Club at the Garrettsville library as we dive into an adventure with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and more. Limited to 15 participants.
Inklings Book Club Movie Night - Welcome to MOVIE Night!
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Join the Inklings Hybrid Book Club at Garrettsville Library where we'll enjoy our book club movie nights, watching "The Lord of the Rings". Limited to 20 participants.
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Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Randolph Branch
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Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
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Outreach Services
Join us for a Bookmobile stop at Nelson Ledge Estates. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information. *There will be no stop on Friday, July 4th, due to the holiday.
Summer Storytime
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Intended for children 5 and under.
Summer Storytime
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Drop in this summer for storytime full of color, art, books and crafts!
Teen Mini Painting - Macaroons
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Get creative and enjoy a tasty French snack! Visit the Streetsboro Library to paint some mini canvases and enjoy some macaroon cookies. Limited to 10 participants.
Mario Kart Tournament
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Race your friends in Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch and win prizes! Intended for ages 10 and up. Limited to 8 participants.
Adventures in Poetry - Poem Making for Anyone
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Karly Alexandra Smith loves to help people who don't think they can write find ways to find their voice in creative and beautiful ways! The workshops are limited to 25 participants.
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:15am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
This event is full
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 11:15am - 11:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
This event is full
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 11:30am - 11:45am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
This event is full
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 11:45am - 12:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
This event is full
Crafternoons - Crafting-Get-Together
Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Crafternoon is an opportunity to meet other crafters and talk with them, trade tips and share stories. No skill is required, just a willingness to share knowledge and enjoy working on your crafts. 
Bottle it Up! Sand Art & Potion Creations
Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Get crafty with us! Turn bottles into awesome sand art or magical potion bottles. No skills required. It’s the perfect chance to unleash your inner artist and create something totally unique and cool!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 12:15pm - 12:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Tiny Art Show
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and show off your art skills on a mini canvas! Art Supplies will be provided. This event is intended for adults.
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Free Family Photos
Sat, Jul 26, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Bring your family, your friends, or yourself for a picture in front of a green screen!
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown
Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at the Charlestown Township Hall for a stop Mondays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Summer Family Storytime
Mon, Jul 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Come join us this summer for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs and make arts & crafts masterpieces. Limited to 25 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Paris Township Community Center
Mon, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at the Paris Township Community Centers for a stop on Mondays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Slime Time: Color-Changing Slime - With Thermochromatic Powder
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Get ready for a slime-tastic STEM adventure! Mix up color-changing slime with cool chemistry & temperature-sensitive magic. Fun, hands-on science for ages 5-13! Limited to 15 participants
Summer Art Club
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the Randolph Library every week to learn about a different famous artist! A craft will be included in each session.
Summer Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Come join us for summer family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs and make arts & crafts masterpieces! Limited to 25 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Suffield Fire Dept.
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join Bookmobile at the Suffield Fire Dept. for a stop on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Summer Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for "Color Our World" themed family storytime! Enjoy colorful stories, songs, & hands-on fun with art, shapes, and colors. Limited to 20 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Waterloo High and Middle School
Tue, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Weekly Bookmobile Stop on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2pm.
Kid's Art - Create a Cool Sculpture
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Get creative by using air dry clay and various other materials to create a free standing piece of art. Limited to 15 people.
Windham Mysteries & More Book Club - "The Paris Novel" by Ruth Reichl
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the Windham library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Group to explore a variety of titles and genres. Limited to 12 in-person participants or unlimited with Zoom.
Foundations of Investing - Financial Planning from Edward Jones Investments
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Join us for Investing 101 presented by Bella Marshall from Edward Jones Investments. Learn how to cover the basics & how to start investing for your future.
Killer Reads - True Crime Book Club - "When the Night Comes Falling"
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Uncover the stories behind the headlines! Join our Killer Reads: True Crime Book Club to explore gripping cases, discuss theories, and connect with fellow sleuths. Limited to 10 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Circle
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at Nelson Circle for a stop on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come join us for music, colorful crafts and stories at Streetsboro Family Storytime! Limited to 15 participants.
Summer Storytimes
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!
Bookmobile - Mantua Lodge
Wed, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Join Bookmobile at the Mantua Lodge for a stop Wednesdays 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Paint Party - Watercolor
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Enjoy snacks while learning how to paint with watercolor paints. Intended for ages 6-10. Limited to 8 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Hall
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at the Freedom Township Hall for a stop Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
The Belleville Quartet - Summer Reading Challenge Finale
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join The Belleville Quartet, a group of four luminaries from Northern Ohio's music scene. Enjoy games, music, prizes, refreshments, and more as we celebrate in style. Limited to 75 participants.
Teen Book Club
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Have your voice heard at the library! This event is intended for teens to share what you are reading and what you would like to read or what you would like to see in the library.
Summer Spice Club
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Each month this summer, visit the library to pick up a spice kit. The kit will contain that month's featured spice, and some recipes for inspiration to try it out.
Anti-Social Book Club - "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Garrettsville Branch
Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! This book club runs completely in your own time. This month's theme is Songbirds and Snakes. Limited to 10 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join us for a Bookmobile stop at Nelson Ledge Estates. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information. *There will be no stop on Friday, July 4th, due to the holiday.
Summer Storytime
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Intended for children 5 and under.
International Friendship Day
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Come in and make friendship bracelets with your friends. Intended for ages 8 and up. Limited to 12 participants.
The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66 - The Victor Samalot Duo
Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
"Get your kicks" by this musical tribute to epic Americana that includes visuals and backstories of Route 66 with kitchy cool nostalgia and must-do travel tips along the way!
Mini Diamond Art Take-Home Kits
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Bling out your boredom by bedazzling a bunny, kitten, or puppy. Create a masterpiece that even your pet would be jealous of! Grab yours before they disappear—because sparkles wait for no one!
Garrettsville Spice Club - The Age of Sage: Let's Look at Sage Nature's Versatile Herb
Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Pick up your Spice Club Kit with a sample and history of Sage. Try our recipes or your own and join the Club Forum with photos or comments on this fabulous spice! Limited to 20 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown
Mon, Aug 04, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at the Charlestown Township Hall for a stop Mondays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Summer Family Storytime
Mon, Aug 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Come join us this summer for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs and make arts & crafts masterpieces. Limited to 25 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Paris Township Community Center
Mon, Aug 04, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at the Paris Township Community Centers for a stop on Mondays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Garrettsville Garden Club - Growing Comfrey - Benefits and Uses
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us for a presentation from Jill Halligan with the OSU Extension office and learn all about this wonderful plant and its benefits! Limited to 30 participants.
Summer Art Club
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the Randolph Library every week to learn about a different famous artist! A craft will be included in each session.
Crafternoons - Crafting-Get-Together
Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Crafternoon is an opportunity to meet other crafters and talk with them, trade tips and share stories. No skill is required, just a willingness to share knowledge and enjoy working on your crafts. 
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