HOT DISH! Modern Fiction Book Club
"At First Spite" by Olivia Dade
Wednesday, June 10
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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HOT DISH! Modern Fiction Book Club
This adult book club brings the community together for dinner and an off-site, after-hours discussion of hot new titles at Cal's II in Garrettsville! Registration preferred.
Garrettsville Branch -
This adult book club brings the community together for dinner and an off-site, after-hours discussion of hot new titles at Cal's II in Garrettsville! Registration preferred.
Looking for a chance to chat about the latest titles in popular fiction, romance, and sci-fi/fantasy? Consider joining Sarah (the Reference Librarian) once-a-month at Cal's II (8301 Windham St, Garrettsville, OH 44231) for dinner and a discussion of the hottest books PCDL has to offer. Our book for June will be the first installment Olivia Dade's Harlot's Bay series, "At First Spite." The library will provide reading/listening materials and facilitate conversation, participants can purchase food and beverages individually if they choose. Please note: this event DOES NOT take place at the PCDL Windham or Garrettsville Branch.
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Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro 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!
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come join us for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs, and do activities at Summer Family Storytime. Limited to 20 participants.
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Have some summer fun at the library! Enjoy stories songs, crafts and more. Perfect for little ones (ages 5 and under).
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children ages 1-18 can stop by the Randolph Township Hall every Wednesday this summer from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for a free nutritious lunch. NO PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED.
Wed, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Become a paleontologist and dig up your own dinosaur remains! Intended for ages 5 and up. Limited to 10 participants.
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
The Afternoon Book Club will discuss "Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop" by Fannie Flagg.
Wed, Jul 15, 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 form exciting new fiction to the best titles from the past! Limited to 15 adults.
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
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 10 participants.
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Calling all reluctant readers aged 5-13! Come read to a small special "Reading Buddy"... Space is limited. Pick your favorite book and sign up! For readers ages 5-13. Limit to 15.
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us as we kick off our summer program for young writers and artists. Come to the first class to make your own journal and join us for any of the scheduled times throughout the rest of the summer.
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Join us for an interactive presentation where children and families can meet reptiles up close! A mix of science, storytelling and fun to make learning memorable for all ages. Limit to 50.
Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Drop in and let's make some bubbles! Kids will have a blast chasing, popping, and creating bubbles big and small! Join us for a bubbly good time and lots of giggles! WEATHER PERMITTING.
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Stop by The Garrettsville Farmers Market (8119 Main Street, Garrettsville, OH, United States, Ohio) each Thursday afternoon from 4-7PM for tasty summer treats, crafts and library-inspired fun!
Thu, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville Library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selected title is "Bog Queen: A Novel" by Anna North.
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Come join us for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs, and do activities! Intended for children 5 and under.
Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Ready to unearth some fun? Pan for rocks and gems at the library and discover hidden treasures beneath the sand. Don’t take this adventure for granite—come dig in! Limited to 10 participants.
This event is full
Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Award-winning children’s musician and educator Mr. Jeff brings the joy of music, laughter, and play to life in an unforgettable, high-energy show for kids and families.
Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come play BINGO, with cards that have book characters on them, to win books and other small prizes. Limited to 15 participants.
Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Test your knowledge about classic TV shows! Find out how much you know about classic television and groundbreaking programs.
Sat, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Can you and your friends solve the mystery before time runs out? This event is for ages 11-18. Registration is required.
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Come in and explore the world of paleontology! Different stations will allow the kids to "Unearth A Story" and give some insight into what paleontologists do. Limit is 20 children.
Sat, Jul 18, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Can you and your friends solve the mystery before time runs out? This event is for ages 11-18. Registration is required.
This event is full
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Sat, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Can you and your friends solve the mystery before time runs out? This event is for ages 11-18. Registration is required.
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Garrettsville Branch
Pick up a Revolutionary Roadmap at Garrettsville reference and read through classic literature, documents, speeches & poetry. Celebrate 250 years of American literature with us on Aug. 22. Limit 25.
Mon, Jul 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Prepare to get messy and creative! Kids can go crazy creating colorful art projects, then head over to turn sidewalks into bright chalk masterpieces. Dress for mess and join the fun! Limited to 25.
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Mon, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Mon, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Unearth and illustrate the stories of your mind using playing cards and multimedia collage. A brief history of cartomancy and a deck keeper will also be provided. Limited to 12 seats.
Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn how to crochet a dinosaur! This is a series of three sessions. Please ensure you can make it to all three. Beginners are welcome. Intended for ages 9 and up. Limited to 6 participants.
Mon, Jul 20, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us for a FREE night at the movies at the Garrettsville Cinema! Choose between The Croods: A New Age and another new release (TBD). A snack & bottle of water will be provided. Limit 150 per movie.
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Love books? Love DIY projects? Join us at the library to build your very own mini bookshelf! Limited to 10 participants.
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Come have a Dino-Tastic time this summer at our Family Storytime! For ages birth to age 4 with caregiver. Don't let summer go extinct - come read with us!
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Dig into storytime and unearth a good story! Discover dino tales, roar through songs, stomp into a craft and make new friends. Perfect for little explorers ages 5 and under!
Tue, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Randolph Branch
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 65 participants.
Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Brimfield Branch
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.
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Make delicious and refreshing bubble tea from scratch. Choose from a variety of flavors and add ins!
Registration limited to 8.
This event is full
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Bring your own book and read in silence. After 45 minutes of quiet reading, stay and socialize or be on your way. Registration is requested,
but drop ins are welcome.
Tue, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Come learn genealogy techniques with Roger Marble! Get ready to start your journey after learning to find and trace your family's roots efficiently.
Tue, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Randolph Branch
Long before man came to Ohio, many strange creatures roam the land, sea, and sky. Discover a world of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals in your own backyard!
Tue, Jul 21, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
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 adult participants.
Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Come join us for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs, and do activities! Limit to 30 participants.
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Have some summer fun at the library! Enjoy stories songs, crafts and more. Perfect for little ones (ages 5 and under).
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children ages 1-18 can stop by the Randolph Township Hall every Wednesday this summer from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for a free nutritious lunch. NO PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED.
Wed, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Brimfield Branch
Have you already done all the puzzles in your house? Kids outgrown the puzzles you got them when they were younger? Join our puzzle trade! Bring in your old puzzles and trade them in a for a new one.
Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Listen to author Darryl Lindsay read his book "(Not) Ready for Winter: A Journey from Anxiety to Inner Strength" and create a craft afterwards. Limited to 30 participants.
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Create some mid-summer magic while chatting about our garden projects! Bring some of your own flowers for an hour of up-cycled crafting. Limited to 15 adults, registration required.
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Taking control of your heart health just got easier - receive a free blood pressure screening from the American Heart Association.
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Tired of completing the same jigsaw puzzle over and over again? Work together to complete new challenging puzzles with friends! Open work time; come and go as you please.
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us as we kick off our summer program for young writers and artists. Come to the first class to make your own journal and join us for any of the scheduled times throughout the rest of the summer.
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Turn your favorite books into sparkling works of art. Design, decorate and bedazzle your own cover with gems and creativity. Make your shelf shine! For ages 11–18. Limit 15. Registration is required.
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Stop by The Garrettsville Farmers Market (8119 Main Street, Garrettsville, OH, United States, Ohio) each Thursday afternoon from 4-7PM for tasty summer treats, crafts and library-inspired fun!
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Brimfield Branch
Have you already done all the puzzles in your house? Kids outgrown the puzzles you got them when they were younger? Join our puzzle trade! Bring in your old puzzles and trade them in a for a new one.
Fri, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Gather evidence, discuss ideas and work as a team to learn more about identifying dinosaurs! Learn how to identify a mystery dinosaur. Limit to 20.
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Miss Sarah from Portage Music Lessons will lead families in songs and activities that will strengthen social and academic skills as well as teach music fundamentals. Limited to 12 children.
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Want to explore fantastical lands, slay monsters, and be a powerful hero (or villain)? Join Tabletop Adventures! Intended for ages 13-18. Limited to 8 participants. Registration required.