The Silent Scriptorium

Young Writer's and Artist's Space - Ongoing Summer Program

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Clay Creations

Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Join local artist Traci Shea at Streetsboro Library and create a handmade, clay pottery item. This event is a two-part series. Limited to 15 participants.

This event is full

T-Rex T-Party

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Let your inner Tea-Rex out at this prehistoric tea party! A fun dino spin on the traditional tea party - complete with royalty and dinosaurs.

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Exploring Geocaching

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Kids will learn about geocaching and make their own. Their geocaches will then be hidden around the park for all to enjoy searching for. Limited to 20 children. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Game On - For Teens

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Level up your afternoon at the Aurora Library! Jump into epic board and card games, meet new friends, and bring your A-game. Don’t miss the fun—grab your spot and play! This event is for ages 11-18.

PCDL at The Garrettsville Farmers Market - Featuring The Little Seed Library

Thu, Jun 11, 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!

Bingo!

Thu, Jun 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Join us for a fun-filled session of Bingo at the Brimfield Library! Enjoy an evening of friendly competition, laughter and prizes.

Music with Miss Sarah - From Portage Music

Fri, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 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.

Floral Art Painting - Presented by Megan Summers

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Learn how to create a floral painting on a miniature 4x4 canvas with Megan Summers! Limited to 10 participants.

Bookmobile: Community Helpers with Daniel Tiger - Presented by PBS Western Reserve

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Outreach Services

With a read-aloud and interactive play stations, little learners will explore, pretend, and see how they can make a difference in their own neighborhood.

Let's Get Grounded - with Yoga! - Yoga Nidra Presented by Verena

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Join us for a guided meditation practice that induces conscious relaxation to reduce stress. This event is intended for adults and limited to 25 participants. Please bring a mat, blanket and pillow.

Registration is now closed

Trivia Night! - Test your knowledge

Fri, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Think you’re a trivia master? Prove it at our trivia showdown! Come solo or with a team.

Card Classes - with Dawn

Sat, Jun 13, 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 8 participants.

Build a Volcano - Teen Science Craft

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Teens can work individually or in pairs to build their own erupting volcano. Mold your volcano out of air dry clay, paint, and erupt!

Exploring Garrettsville - Tour the Town!

Mon, Jun 15, All day

Garrettsville Branch

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, let's take some time to learn about our town. Explorers will start their adventure at the library to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet.

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

Mr. Jeff's Music Show

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Katherine Thomas Elementary

Join us for music and movement with Mr. Jeff. Stop by for some songs, dances and maybe some bubbles too. Come sing and dance with him - it's sure to be a stomping good time! Limit to 30.

All About Horses - Pegasus Farm Visit

Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join us for this fun visit from Pegasus Farm! We will learn about horses, including horse care and the services Pegasus farms has to offer.

Crochet Club - Basic Stitches

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

Mr. Jeff's Music Show

Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Mr. Jeff will be singing and dancing at the Garrettsville Library! Stop by for some songs, dances and maybe some bubbles too. Come sing and dance with him!

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Whether you are new to crochet or a pro, come join us to learn new techniques, new stitches and how to read patterns! Intended for ages 8+. Limited to 6 participants.

Bunco! - Can you roll dice? You can play!

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Only takes a few minutes to learn. Come have fun and meet new people. Prizes for the most Buncos, most wins, AND most losses. Limited to 16 adults.

Introduction to Butterflies

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Discover the fascinating world of butterflies! Explore a pollination station, discover how butterflies find food, and create your own flying butterfly puppet. Limited to 15 participants.

Tue, Jun 16, 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!

Dino-Mite Field Day

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Stomp, sprint and roar into Dino Field Day at the library! Race, play, and tackle prehistoric challenges. It’s a dino-mite day of games and Jurassic-sized fun! Join the roar-some adventure!

A "Land Before Time" Library Adventure

Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Step back into a prehistoric world and join us for a Land Before Time-themed party at the library! Celebrate everything dino at Randolph with a fun classic movie.

Silent Book Club at The Cellar Door - Adult Sustained Silent Reading

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Teen Cooking - Edible Earth

Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Learn about the layers of the earth by creating a delicious model of the earth. Complete with a molten gummy core and chocolate soil!

This event is full

Genealogy with Roger Marble

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Knit and Crochet Group

Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.

Free Lunches for Kids! - Presented by the Community Action Council

Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.

Dino Vs. Oobleck

Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Brimfield Branch

Make some Oobleck and talk about mummification and fossilization with our tiny dinos. Intended for ages 8 and up. Limited to 10 participants.

Bookmobile Stop - Mantua Crestwood Community Center

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

The Bubble Lady - Central District Cafeteria - Crestwood Schools

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Toy Story Party

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

You've got a friend in me! Celebration the release of Toy Story 5 with us. Join us for Toy Story-themed games, trivia and crafts.

A Girl with Scales Reptile Show

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Katherine Thomas Elementary

Join us for an interactive and educational reptile experience! Children will discover the wonders of the reptile world in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Limited to 45 participants.

Afternoon Book Club - "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Join us for a discussion of "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman.

Yabba Dabba Read! A Flintstones Library Bash

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty for a prehistoric celebration filled with stories, games, and hands-on activities!

Summer Mini Horse Tale

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Book Bingo

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Young Writer's and Artist's Space - Ongoing Summer Program

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

PCDL at The Garrettsville Farmers Market - Featuring The Little Seed Library

Thu, Jun 18, 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!

Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Club - "The Berry Pickers: A Novel"

Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join the Garrettsville library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selected title is "The Berry Pickers: A Novel" by Amanda Peters.

Pizza Tasting - For Teens

Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Try different cheese pizzas from restaurants all over Aurora and vote for which one you think is the best! This event is for ages 11-18. Limit 12 - registration is required.

Hidden Treasures - Adult Wooden Chest Painting

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Argh! Unleash your creativity in this relaxing, hands-on workshop designed just for adults. Participants will paint and personalize their own wooden treasure chest. Limit to 12.

Frogs! - From Tadpoles to Frogs: An Exploration of Ohio's Amphibians

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Jill Halligan helps us to discover the life stages of Ohio's frog population, understand their survival needs in dry summer conditions, and includes a hands-on frog slime activity. Limited to 20 kids.

Bookmobile - Diamond Paint Bookmark

Mon, Jun 22, All day

Outreach Services

Patrons may take a fun mushroom themed diamond paint bookmark to craft at home. This event is intended for adults and is available at all stops while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 22, 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.

Bubblemania

Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Creature Power

Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Katherine Thomas Elementary

Activate Creature Powers! Inspired by PBS Wild Kratts, KIDS ScratchJr is a fun, interactive and safe program that teaches coding basics! This program is for ages 5 to 8 years old. Limit of 15 kids.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic - Walk-In Appointments

Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 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.

Circuit Breakers

Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Katherine Thomas Elementary

Discover the world of microchips and energy transfer with the help of PBS! Developed for ages 11 to 14 years old. Limit of 15 kids.

Inklings Hybrid Book Club - The Last Battle, essays On Fairy-Stories and On Stories

Mon, Jun 22, 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.

Dino Trivia

Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randolph Branch

Do you know your dino facts? Come compete for prizes with some Dino trivia!

Mon, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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.

Think Fast Trivia!

Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Think you're a trivia master? Prove it! three rounds of ten questions each. Come alone or with a team. Snacks and drinks provided. Space is limited to 20 adults, so sign up now!

Bookmobile Stop - Deerfield Township Hall

Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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!

The Bubble Lady

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro 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 80 participants.

Stomp & Roar Storytime

Tue, Jun 23, 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!

Dungeons and Dragons with Dave - Learn D&D

Tue, Jun 23, 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.

Jurassic Slime

Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Dig into a dino mite fun at the library! Mix, stretch, squish your own dino themed slime. Prehistoric ooze adventure you won't forget!

Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 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 8 participants.

Genealogy with Roger Marble

Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Randolph 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.

Killer Reads! True Crime Book Club - "A Fever in the Heartland" by Timothy Egan

Tue, Jun 23, 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 5 participants.

Bookmobile - Paint Your Own Dino

Wed, Jun 24, All day

Outreach Services

Pick up your very own wooden dinosaur and paint kit to craft at home. This event is intended for ages 2-8

Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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.

Free Lunches for Kids! - Presented by the Community Action Council

Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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.

Bookmobile Stop - Mantua Crestwood Community Center

Wed, Jun 24, 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.

Aurora Reads! Book Club - "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn

Wed, Jun 24, 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.

The Garfield Trail with Tim Garfield - Visit the past with James A. Garfield's great-great grandson

Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join Tim Garfield, the great-great-grandson of James A. Garfield, to explore deeper insights on the President's life, facts, myths, and key aspects from the Netflix docudrama "Death by Lightning."

The Plot Thickens Gardening Group

Thu, Jun 25, 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.

David Anthony Magician

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Award winning magician and illusionist David Anthony has entertained thousands throughout the U.S. and now he brings his show to us! Please register. Limited to 50 participants.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Dig into an exciting discussion! A volunteer with Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners will be here for this month's meeting. Limited to 25.

Clay Creations

Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Join local artist Traci Shea at Streetsboro Library and create a handmade, clay pottery item. This event is a two-part series. Limited to 15 participants.

This event is full

Dino Olympics: Roar, Race, Win!

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Young dinosaurs will compete in a series of Olympic-inspired challenges with a dinosaur twist! This action-packed event combines movement, creativity and imagination.

Puzzle Club

Thu, Jun 25, 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.

Young Writer's and Artist's Space - Ongoing Summer Program

Thu, Jun 25, 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.

Carboard Creations - Toys & Games

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Build, play, and imagine! This week kids can turn simple cardboard into toys, games, and more. There will be patterns or they can freestyle. Limited to 8 participants. Registration required.

Fri, Jun 26, 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.

Mosaic Tile Coasters - Teen Craft

Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Create eye-catching mosaic tile art using colorful pieces and your imagination. Design a unique masterpiece to take home. Make something bold and creative! For ages 11–18. Limit 8.

Henna - with Nikki from The Artful Cricket!

Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Nikki will share about the history and culture of henna, followed by small henna designs for all attendees. Limited to 10 participants.

This event is full

Table Top Adventures - Teen DND

Sat, Jun 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm

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.

Sweet Treat Saturday - Dirt Cups

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Join us to learn how to make your favorite drinks, desserts and treats! Intended for ages 9 and up. Limited to 6 participants. Please be aware some recipes may have allergens.

Bookmobile - Diamond Paint Bookmark

Mon, Jun 29, All day

Outreach Services

Patrons may take a fun mushroom themed diamond paint bookmark to craft at home. This event is intended for adults and is available at all stops while supplies last.

Exploring Garrettsville - Tour the Town!

Mon, Jun 29, All day

Garrettsville Branch

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, let's take some time to learn about our town. Explorers will start their adventure at the library to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet.

Mon, Jun 29, 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.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic - Walk-In Appointments

Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Taking control of your heart health just got easier - receive a free blood pressure screening from the American Heart Association.

Dino Detectives - Presented by the CLE Museum of Natural History

Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join us for hands on learning where children act as paleontologists and identify fossils! The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will be presenting this fun and interactive program.

Bomb City USA - The Danny Greene Era - Presented by Dennis Sutcliffe of Cleveland Memories

Mon, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Step into Cleveland’s "Bomb City USA" as Dennis Sutcliffe reveals a deadly Cleveland mob war of power & betrayal. A gripping talk by a historian and master storyteller. Limited to 50 adults.

Storytime at the Park

Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join us at the Mila's Hope and Rowyn's Dreams Playground and connect with nature just outside your door during this unique story time (weather permitting).

Women’s Suffrage: Then and Now - League of Women Voters Lecture

Tue, Jun 30, 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.

The Bubble Lady

Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Aurora Memorial 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 45 participants.

Tue, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Brimfield Branch

This event explores the history of the suffrage movement—from early advocacy to the passage of the 19th Amendment—and the generations of women who fought to expand democracy.

Anti-Social Book Club - Historical Fiction

Wed, Jul 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 Historical Fiction. Limit to 15.

Wed, Jul 01, 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 01, 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.

Free Lunches for Kids! - Presented by the Community Action Council

Wed, Jul 01, 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 01, 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.

Bookmobile Stop - Mantua Crestwood Community Center

Wed, Jul 01, 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.

A Girl with Scales Reptile Show - Crestwood Community Center Pavilion

Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Outreach Services

Join us for an interactive and educational reptile experience! Children will discover the wonders of the reptile world in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Limited to 30 participants.

Five Night at Freddy's Trivia and Games

Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Are you a FNAF fan? Join Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy for a game night at the library! Stop by the library for FNAF trivia and games.

Homeschool Group Board Games

Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Join us for an afternoon of board games and fun! Intended for families with children of all ages. Limited to 30 participants.

Bookmobile - Crack Open a Crystal Geode

Thu, Jul 02, 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 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Outreach Services

Participants will learn what geodes are and how they are formed and then have the opportunity to crack open a large geode at the Freedom Township Pavilion. Limit to 15.

Puzzle Hour

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

Randolph Branch

Do Thursday mornings leave you puzzled? Come to the library, and assemble some puzzles with friends.

Knitting Basics - Learn to Knit

Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Relax and learn the basics of knitting with an experienced teacher! All materials provided. Limit to 8 participants.

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!

Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Randolph Branch

Happy Birthday, America! Celebrate the USA's 250th birthday at the library. Learn fun facts, make new friends and participate in some trivia.

PCDL at The Garrettsville Farmers Market - Featuring The Little Seed Library

Thu, Jul 02, 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!

Cancelled

Exercising with Arthritis - Struggling with the effects of chronic pain from arthritis?

Fri, Jul 03, 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.

Summer Storytime

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

Garrettsville Branch

Join the Garrettsville Library to improve mobility, flexibility, and strength in a safe, supportive environment for all fitness levels. Limited to 10 participants.

Cancelled

Teen Board Game Club - Scrabble

Fri, Jul 03, 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.

Cancelled

Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join us for Teen Board Game Club, where we play fun new board games every month. Join us this month for "Scrabble"! Limited to 10 participants.

Mon, Jul 06, 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.

Garrettsville Garden Club - Calendula Lotion - Learning the medicinal benefits of calendula

Mon, Jul 06, 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 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Create soothing calendula lotion in this hands-on workshop. Learn herbal benefits, infusion basics and lotion-making skills while crafting a nourishing skin care product to take home. Limit to 15.

A Girl with Scales Reptile Show

Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join us for an interactive and educational reptile experience! Children will discover the wonders of the reptile world in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Limited to 65 participants.

Windham Mysteries & More Book Club - Savvy Summers & Sweet Potato Crimes by Sandra Jackson-Opoku

Mon, Jul 06, 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 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Garrettsville 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.

Crochet a Dinosaur

Mon, Jul 06, 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.

International Mystery Book Club - "Kamogawa Food Detectives" by Hisashi Kashiwai

Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

読む - Yomu (read) and 食べる - Taberu (eat)!! Sample foods with a Japanese flavor. This group will meet by the fireplace. Limit to 15.

Bookmobile Stop - Deerfield Township Hall

Tue, Jul 07, 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.

Fossils of Ohio - Presented by Portage Parks

Tue, Jul 07, 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!

Stomp & Roar Storytime

Tue, Jul 07, 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 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

A fossil is any evidence of a once living organism that's preserved in the rock. Sound interesting? Holly Stoneberg from Portage Parks explains fossils in Ohio. Limited to 15 participants.

Ohio Means Jobs - Job Assistance at the Library!

Tue, Jul 07, 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 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Need help with your job search? Schedule a free appointment with an Ohio Means Jobs Career Counselor! Get support with resumes, cover letters, interview tips and building an effective search strategy.

Randolph True Crime Club - The Case of Cranium 13

Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Randolph Branch

Think you can solve the case? Join us as we look at unsolved crimes, examine the evidence and discuss our theories about who did it. This month we will be looking into The Case of Cranium 13.

Yoga with Yoga Judith - Beginner's Yoga

Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Bring a yoga mat, water, and comfortable clothing. If you do not have a mat, some mats will be available for your use. Limited to 12 participants.

Making Time - Crafting Group

Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Join us for an evening of crafting. All crafts are welcome; if it's portable, you can bring it!

Bookmobile - Paint Your Own Dino

Wed, Jul 08, All day

Outreach Services

Pick up your very own wooden dinosaur and paint kit to craft at home. This event is intended for ages 2-8

Wed, Jul 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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.

Baby & Me Storytime

Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brimfield Branch

Join us for early learning time for baby and caregiver! Connect with your baby, discover new books, and make lasting memories. This event is intended for children under 36 months.

Free Lunches for Kids! - Presented by the Community Action Council

Wed, Jul 08, 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 08, 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.

Bookmobile Stop - Mantua Crestwood Community Center

Wed, Jul 08, 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.

Learn to Crochet! - Crochet for Beginners

Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Learn to crochet! Relax and learn the basics of crochet with an experienced teacher. All materials are provided. Limited to 8 participants.

The Knotty Stitch - A handcraft, knit, crochet, and macrame social group

Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join us with whatever you're working on or come to get ideas for a new project. This is a social group for those who love to craft or want to love to craft. Limit to 15.

Build It! LEGO Free-Build Lab

Wed, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Come in and express your creativity with a LEGO free building session! Kids 5–13 will build creations while exploring STEM, creativity, and hands-on engineering. Limited to 12 builders.

This event is full

HOT DISH! Modern Fiction Book Club - "Ice Planet Barbarians" by Ruby Dixon

Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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. Limit 25.

Pop-Up Food Pantry! - Presented by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Thu, Jul 09, 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.

Akron ZooMobile

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

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Visit with zoo animals in your own backyard! The ZooMobile will be bringing the wild world of animals to the Streetsboro Library. Registration required. Limited to 30 participants.

Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join us for a Market-Style food pantry! The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will provide pre boxed shelf stable items and fresh produce, in a market-style selection method.

Young Writer's and Artist's Space - Ongoing Summer Program

Thu, Jul 09, 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.

Game On - For Teens

Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

PCDL at The Garrettsville Farmers Market - Featuring The Little Seed Library

Thu, Jul 09, 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!

Bingo!

Thu, Jul 09, 4:45pm - 5:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Join us for a fun-filled session of Bingo at the Brimfield Library! Enjoy an evening of friendly competition, laughter and prizes.

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

Fri, Jul 10, 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 10, 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.

Digging for Dinosaurs - Presented by The Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Katherine Thomas Elementary

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will be here tell us all about what it's like to be a real paleontologist! Investigate like a paleontologist with pre-set exploration stations. Limit to 15.

The Silent Scriptorium - Where inked pages and quiet minds come to life

Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

This cozy, Oxford-style reading and writing society gathers in our meeting room, sipping tea with like-minded others, where you may quietly read and write to your delight! Limited to 10 participants.