Anti-Social Book Club

Wed, Jul 02, 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.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Come join us for music, colorful crafts and stories at Streetsboro Family Storytime! Limited to 15 participants.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Family Lunch and Learn - With The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 02, 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!

The Bubble Lady - Bookmobile Stop - Crestwood Community Center

Wed, Jul 02, 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.

Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Outreach Services

Join us for a bubble-tastic show! Sue Durante, aka the Bubble Lady, will amaze you with bubbles that multiply, bubbles that do acrobatics, square bubbles and more. Limited to 30 participants.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Chess for Children and Tweens

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Learn and play chess at the library! Kids & tweens of all skill levels are invited to join us for Chess Club.

Learn About Nature - Wingfoot State Park

Thu, Jul 03, 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.

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join us at Randolph Library to learn about nature and its natural artistic value!

Mr. Jeff's Music Show

Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Mr. Jeff will be singing and dancing at the Garrettsville Library! Stop by for some songs, dances and maybe some bubbles too. Limited to 65 participants.

Game On! - Just Dance Edition

Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Think you’ve got moves? Prove it at Game Club! Show off your best (or worst) Just Dance skills on the classic Wii. Fun, laughs & epic dance battles await—join us and bust a move! For ages 11-18.

Cancelled

Toy Bingo

Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come join us to win cool bingo prizes!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crafternoons - Crafting-Get-Together

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

Affrilachian Story Teller - Lyn Ford

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.

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!

Home Fried Tales - With Lyn Ford

Tue, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Outreach Services

Weekly Bookmobile Stop on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2pm.

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.

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.

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.

Family Lunch and Learn - With The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!

Cancelled

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!

The Knotty Stitch - A Crochet, Knit, Handcraft, and Macrame Social Group

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.

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!

Taste the Rainbow - Rainbow Tea Party

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.

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.

Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!

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.

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.

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brimfield Branch

Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Intended for children 5 and under.

Renaissance Collage Club - SoulCollage® Sessions

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Windham Branch

Drop in this summer for storytime full of color, art, books and crafts!

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.

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.

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.

Crazy Collage - Kid's Art

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Portage Parks District - Animal Mimicry

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.

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.

Movie Night - "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves"

Tue, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Outreach Services

Weekly Bookmobile Stop on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2pm.

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.

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.

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.

Family Lunch and Learn - With The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!

Cancelled

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!

Hooks & Books - Social Knitting, Crochet and Handcraft Circle

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.

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.

Jewelry Club - Trash to Treasure

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.

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.

Arthritis Exercise Class - Modifications for Every Ability

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn About Lusitania, the Doomed Ship

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sign Language for Children

Tue, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Outreach Services

Weekly Bookmobile Stop on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2pm.

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.

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.

Family Lunch and Learn - With The Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!

Cancelled

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!

Aurora Reads - Book Club - "Carnegie's Maid" by Marie Benedict

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.

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.

The Alans Magic & Mentalism

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!

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!

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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brimfield Branch

Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Intended for children 5 and under.

Teen Mini Painting - Macaroons

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Windham Branch

Drop in this summer for storytime full of color, art, books and crafts!

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.

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

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

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

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!

Crafternoons - Crafting-Get-Together

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

Slime Time: Color-Changing Slime - With Thermochromatic Powder

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kid's Art - Create a Cool Sculpture

Tue, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Outreach Services

Weekly Bookmobile Stop on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2pm.

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.

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.

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.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come and join us for summer storytime fun at the Randolph Library!

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.

The Belleville Quartet - Summer Reading Challenge Finale

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.

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.