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"Untitiled Newspaper" Article Submissions Due

Submit something by this date for our Bi-monthly teen-led newspaper! We want recipes, doodles, drawings, book reviews, and articles made by you!

Submissions can be done by dropping off materials to the Garrettsville Library or through email! Emails should be sent to garrettsville@portagelibrary.org with the subject of "Untitled Newspaper".

All submissions will be reviewed by the YA librarian and then organized into a mini newspaper that can be picked up at the Garrettsville branch. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Ages 14-18 | Ages 11-13 |

Garrettsville Branch
Phone: 330-527-4378
Branch manager
Sara Douglas
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 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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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Upcoming Events

Mini-Paint Party
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Paint mini canvases and enjoy snacks with friends at our mini paint party! Intended for ages 13-17. Limited to 12 participants.
Registration is now closed
Brick Building Take-Home Kits
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Take home your very own brick building kit! Pick up a capsule containing either flower or insect and see what surprise awaits you inside!
The Spice Club at Garrettsville Library - Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes...
Mon, Jul 07, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
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.
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown
Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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.
Summer Art Club
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Learn to Knit!
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn the basics of knitting in this three part class. Be sure to sign up for all three classes. Intended for those 8 and up. Limited to 6 participants.
Crafternoons - Crafting-Get-Together
Mon, Jul 07, 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. 
Stretches for Gardeners - Presented by Ann Gilmore, Certified Yoga Teacher
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Registered yoga teacher Ann Gilmore, will share some simple poses that can help with flexibility, strength and rejuvenation of gardeners' body. The class will be held outside if weather permits.
What Does the Lightning Bug Say? - Presented by Jill Halligan from the OSU Extension Office
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Learn about lightning bugs and how they communicate with each other by creating a STEM light communication device. Limited to 20 participants.
Summer Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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.
Affrilachian Story Teller - Lyn Ford
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windham Branch
Join Storyteller Lyn Ford for a day of humor and heart in stories rooted in her family's storytelling traditions.
Visit with Princess Belle
Tue, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Join us for a magical and enchanting experience as Belle, the beloved heroine from Beauty and the Beast, makes a special appearance at the library!
Bookmobile Stop - Waterloo High and Middle School
Tue, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Weekly Bookmobile Stop on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2pm.
Home Fried Tales - With Lyn Ford
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Experience the magic of storytelling with award-winning storyteller Lyn Ford. Enjoy folktales, spooky stories, & heartfelt tales filled with rhythm, humor, & audience fun! Limited to 35 participants.
Learn to Knit!
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn the basics of knitting in this three part class. Be sure to sign up for all three classes. Intended for those 8 and up. Limited to 6 participants.
Randolph Book Club - "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Branch
Copies of the book are available at the Circulation, bring your own opinions to the discussion.
Brimfield Book Club - "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Join us for a discussion of "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Muir.
Evening Book Club - "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a discussion of "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley. Newcomers welcome!
Aurora Cooks! - July Meeting
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Get your board shorts and plaid shirt - we're heading west! This month we'll continue our journey through the regions of the US in the Western / Pacific states of CA, WA and AK. Limited to 10 adults.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Circle
Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!
Cancelled
Family Lunch and Learn - With The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Windham Branch
Enjoy FREE lunch and stay for the fun. Enjoy crafting, playing games and puzzles. Fun for the whole family!
Bookmobile - Mantua Lodge
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
The Knotty Stitch - A Crochet, Knit, Handcraft, and Macrame Social Group
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Bring what you're currently working on or find new ideas to start a project. CreativeBug access will be available. Limited to 15 participants.
Learn to Knit!
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn the basics of knitting in this three part class. Be sure to sign up for all three classes. Intended for those 8 and up. Limited to 6 participants.
Think Fast! - Trivia Night
Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Think you’re a trivia master? Prove it at our after-hours showdown! Three rounds, ten questions each—come solo or with a team. Snacks and drinks provided. Space is limited to 50, so sign up now!
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Hall
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
Taste the Rainbow - Rainbow Tea Party
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for some simple science experiments with food! Participants will try different colored foods to see if they taste different and will make a rainbow themed treat. Limited to 20 participants.
This event is full
Dancing with Kobe Calain
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Award-winning ballroom dancer Kobe Calain will be sharing his best moves and teaching line dancing-perfect for anyone, even those with two left feet! Limited to 35 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Don't miss the Friends of the Library Library Book Sale! Great reads at unbeatable prices—something for everyone! Join us and help support the Aurora Memorial Library.
Summer Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Intended for children 5 and under.
Summer Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Drop in this summer for storytime full of color, art, books and crafts!
Renaissance Collage Club - SoulCollage® Sessions
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Monthly session to learn and practice the SoulCollage® method of creating and reading personal oracle cards with a trained facilitator. Limited to 12 participants.
Rescheduled
Glass Etching - Teen Time
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Saturday, July 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windham Branch
Let's get creative and design on glass and learn how to use etching cream! Limited to 10 participants.
Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Don't miss the Friends of the Library Library Book Sale! Great reads at unbeatable prices—something for everyone! Join us and help support the Aurora Memorial Library.
Card Making Class
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Create handmade cards with Dawn! Dawn will walk you through making three handmade cards each month this summer. Limited to 10 participants.
This event is full
Glass Etching - Teen Time
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windham Branch
Let's get creative and design on glass and learn how to use etching cream! Limited to 10 participants.
Model Painting - Learn to Paint Models!
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Do you want to learn how to paint miniature figures, or get some advice painting a model you already own? Learn the tricks of model making and painting miniatures figures.
Chair Yoga - Presented by Judith Hilinski
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the library for chair yoga, presented by Judith Hilinski. Chair yoga is a great seated yoga alternative!
"Skip the Waiting Room" Author Visit - Jared Sheehan: Author Visit and Primer on Telehealth
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Local author Jared Sheehan discusses the telehealth revolution, sharing his coauthored book, "Skip the Waiting Room". The presentation will include how telehealth helps alleviate the opioid crisis.
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown
Mon, Jul 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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.
Crazy Collage - Kid's Art
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Collage with us! Begin with your idea, maybe a shape on a canvas, and add many different pieces of different materials to fill-in and create an amazing piece of art. Limited to 15 participants.
Summer Art Club
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
Learn to Crochet!
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn the basics of crochet in this three part class. Be sure to sign up for all three classes. Intended for those 8 and up. Limited to 6 participants.
Summer Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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.
Portage Parks District - Animal Mimicry
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join Portage Parks for a FUN and informative visit. We will see what we are missing in our natural world. These CREATURES are hiding from YOU! Limited to 75 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Waterloo High and Middle School
Tue, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Weekly Bookmobile Stop on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2pm.
Movie Night - "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves"
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the Randolph Library to enjoy an animated classic, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves"!
Bingo
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the library for bingo, and the chance to win the grand prize!
Learn to Crochet!
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn the basics of crochet in this three part class. Be sure to sign up for all three classes. Intended for those 8 and up. Limited to 6 participants.
Chair Yoga with Yoga Judith - Beginner's Yoga
Tue, Jul 15, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Yoga Judith's popular intro level yoga, but using a modified program using a chair for extra balance. Limited to 15 participants.
Knit and Crochet Group
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us every third Tuesday for knitting and crochet by the fireplace. All skill levels welcome. This is a non-structured, social crafting time for adults. Limited to 15 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Circle
Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 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 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!
Cancelled
Family Lunch and Learn - With The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Windham Branch
Enjoy FREE lunch and stay for the fun. Enjoy crafting, playing games and puzzles. Fun for the whole family!
Bookmobile - Mantua Lodge
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Hooks & Books - Social Knitting, Crochet and Handcraft Circle
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Windham Branch
Come with hooks, leave with a book! Check out the Windham Library’s monthly drop-in group crafting sessions for adult crafters.
Horse Tales
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Love horses & reading? Come read to a mini-horse! Learn how these tiny horses help others, then snuggle up to one & practice reading. Limited to 20 participants.
Afternoon Book Club - "Wedding People" by Alison Espach
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
The Afternoon Book Club will discuss "Wedding People" by Alison Espach.
Learn to Crochet!
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn the basics of crochet in this three part class. Be sure to sign up for all three classes. Intended for those 8 and up. Limited to 6 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Hall
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Book BINGO
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for book-themed BINGO! Participants will mark off different pictures for a chance to a win a bingo. Limited to 20 participants.
Birds and Frogs in Color
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Portage Park District Education Program Coordinator Holly Stoneberg takes you on a captivating wildlife adventure. Limited to 65 participants.
Jewelry Club - Trash to Treasure
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Come reduce, reuse and recycle some jewelry! Participants will take incomplete jewelry and repurpose it. Extras will be donated to The Renaissance Center Second Blessings store to support the Center. 
Teen Book Group
Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Love a book, comic, or graphic novel? Join our teen book club to share your favorites or discover new ones! No required reading—just fun discussions! Limited to 10 participants.
Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Club - "James, A Novel" by Percival Everett
Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville Library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selected title is "James, A Novel" by Percival Everett.
Trivia Night! - Test your knowledge
Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Think you’re a trivia master? Prove it at our trivia showdown! Come solo or with a team.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Jul 18, 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.
Arthritis Exercise Class - Modifications for Every Ability
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Struggling with the effects of chronic pain from arthritis? Join the Garrettsville Library to learn how to exercise with arthritis. Limited to 10 participants.
Summer Storytime
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Drop in this summer for storytime full of color, art, books and crafts!
Teen Board Game Club
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us for Teen Board Game Club, where we play fun new board games every month. Limited to 10 participants.
Summer Storytime
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Intended for children 5 and under.
Girl with Scales
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us at the Randolph Library to enjoy look at some great animals including reptiles and frogs!
Teen Crochet Day
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Come learn to crochet a little amigurumi creature and enjoy a snack with friends. Intended for those ages 13 and up. Limited to 6 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown
Mon, Jul 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.
Summer Art Club
Mon, Jul 21, 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.
Learn About Lusitania, the Doomed Ship
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
George N. Vourlojianis, Ph.D., Professor of History Emeritus, John Carroll University, will discuss the context of the attack on the Lusitania in 1915. This event is for adults.
Bunco! - Game Night
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Can you roll dice? You can play! Takes 2 minutes to learn. Come have fun and meet new people. Prizes for most Buncos, most wins, AND most losses! This is an adult event. Limited to 16 participants.
Summer Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.
Mr. Jeff's Music Show
Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Mr. Jeff will be singing and dancing at the Windham Library! Stop by for some songs, dances and maybe some bubbles too. Limited to 85 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Waterloo High and Middle School
Tue, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Weekly Bookmobile Stop on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2pm.
Sign Language for Children
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come join us at the Randolph Library to learn American Sign Language.
Dungeons and Dragons with Dave - Learn D&D
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Explore dungeons, fight monsters, solve puzzles and complete quests! Learn about and play one of the most famous games in the world. Limited to 10 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Circle
Wed, Jul 23, 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 Storytimes
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!
Cancelled
Family Lunch and Learn - With The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Windham Branch
Enjoy FREE lunch and stay for the fun. Enjoy crafting, playing games and puzzles. Fun for the whole family!
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
Garrettsville Branch
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.
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Hall
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Homeschool Group Meeting
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Home school families come and share ideas you would like to see at the library!
The Alans Magic & Mentalism
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us for an engaging show by husband-and-wife duo Jason and Stacey Alan, renowned for their magic and mentalism performances. Limited to 65 participants.
Thursday Mystery Club - Crack the Case
Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Unravel a mystery through a variety of mystery-themed games and puzzles!
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Jul 25, 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
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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