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ECLIPSE EVENTS & GLASSES 2024

READING CHALLENGE


IMAGINATION LIBRARY

OUTREACH SERVICES

DIGITAL LIBRARY

1000 BOOKS B4 KINDERGARTEN

DIGITAL NEWSLETTER


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Upcoming Events
Mon, Mar 18, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettsville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettsville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Family Storytime is a fun time with songs, books and crafts. Come join us!

Tue, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn to play games! Games have been around since ancient times, and have provided entertainment for people of every level of society.

Tue, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the library for bingo, and the chance to win the grand prize.

Wed, Mar 20, All day
Garrettsville Branch
Garrettsville Little Seed Library opens today to offer you a variety of free seeds for patrons interested in getting a jump start on their garden planning.

Wed, Mar 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Windham Branch
Free seed lending library opens for the 2024 growing season! The seed collection is available during open branch hours, and packets can be available for pick-up at other PCDL branches upon request.

Wed, Mar 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Children are invited to the Streetsboro Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Wed, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Windham Branch
Come with hooks, leave with a book! Check out the Windham Library’s monthly drop-in group crafting sessions for adult crafters.

Wed, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Participants will have a chance to learn new skills and improve others, have fun, and get some great exercise.

Wed, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

Thu, Mar 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Snacks and games provided. Feel free to bring some of your own games and snacks to share with the group. Make note of ingredients in your snacks in case of allergies.

Thu, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Paint a sweet masterpiece with Skittles! Intended for children in grades 4-6. Limited to 20 participants.

Thu, Mar 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Monthly meeting of the Portage County District Library Board of Trustees

Fri, Mar 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Support the Friends of the Aurora Library and find great buys on used books, movies, music & more.

Fri, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! This event is intended for children 5 and under.

Fri, Mar 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Harry Potter fans are invited to join us for Potter inspired crafts and fun. We will create a craft, inspired by the Harry Potter books, while engaging with friends. Limited to 15 participants.

Sat, Mar 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Support the Friends of the Aurora Library and find great buys on used books, movies, music & more.

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Celebrate National Craft Month by putting your creativity to the test! Come in and create a craft using a wide array of supplies.

Sat, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us for a fun day of up-cycling and re-purposing as we turn our old T-shirts into yarn and create pantry bags for onions, garlic, or even for...more balls of yarn! Limited to 15 participants.

Mon, Mar 25, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Mar 25, All day
Brimfield Branch
Find the springtime animals hidden around the library and complete the puzzle to receive a prize! Intended for children in kindergarten and up.

Mon, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettsville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Use your imagination at the library for an hour of fun building Legos.

Tue, Mar 26, All day
Brimfield Branch
Find the springtime animals hidden around the library and complete the puzzle to receive a prize! Intended for children in kindergarten and up.

Tue, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettsville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Family Storytime is a fun time with songs, books and crafts. Come join us!

Tue, Mar 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn about history, then play a game about it. This event is intended for ages 8 and up.

Tue, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 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.

Tue, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Windham Branch
Interested in supporting the PCDL mission to make the Windham Branch a vital community resource? Consider becoming a Friend!

Tue, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Branch
Salutations adventurers! The Orochi's Bane monster hunter guild needs your help in fighting monsters, and scouring dungeons for treasure. Limited to 6 participants.

Wed, Mar 27, All day
Brimfield Branch
Find the springtime animals hidden around the library and complete the puzzle to receive a prize! Intended for children in kindergarten and up.

Wed, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Children are invited to the Streetsboro Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Wed, Mar 27, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us for a one shot-adventure to fight off against a vampire uprising during a Solar Eclipse. Fear not- we will not be fighting on empty stomachs. Limited to 10 teen participants!

Wed, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a discussion of "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict. Limited to 10 participants.

Wed, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Participants will have a chance to learn new skills and improve others, have fun, and get some great exercise.

Thu, Mar 28, All day
Brimfield Branch
Find the springtime animals hidden around the library and complete the puzzle to receive a prize! Intended for children in kindergarten and up.

Thu, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
What's better than books and gardening? Meet one Thursday a month, with speakers from many NE Ohio organizations covering a variety of topics. Limited to 25 participants.

Thu, Mar 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville Library and create a Bristle Bot, using common supplies. We will explore how such technology can be used on a larger scale in the real world. Limited to 15 participants.

Fri, Mar 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Monthly session to practice a variety of collage techniques and projects including SoulCollage®. Limited to 6 participants.

Sat, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Intended for children 5 and under.

Sat, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come join us for some spring fun and to hunt some eggs!

Sat, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Join us for an hour of fun building with Legos. Make friends and connect with others who love Legos.

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
It's Solar Eclipse Week! Stop in to make an eclipse craft or take one home.

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Show us your non-digital fan art, all fandoms welcome! This contest is for non-digital art only. Art will be reviewed before posting.

Mon, Apr 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Windham Branch
Each Monday in April the Little Seed Library will offer seed starting kits to create a different summertime dish. Kit contents varies each week; for in-person pick-up only.

Mon, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join our gardening group to discuss seed starting, soil, garden planning, pollination, weeding, and many more topics throughout the spring and summer. Limited to 30 participants.

Mon, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Start your cooking journey with Delany, as we learn how to cook a few classics and munch along the way! This event is intended for teens of all cooking abilities.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in your best PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend for a snuggly lap-sit storytime at the Aurora Library! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Children are invited to the Aurora Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 15 participants.

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Family Storytime is a fun time with songs, books and crafts. Come join us!

Tue, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the library to play some chess, and other exciting games.

Tue, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Come learn how to play chess. Boards will be provided. New players are welcome, as are those who want to dust off their old skills. This event is limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Apr 02, 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!

Wed, Apr 03, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Pick up a take home craft to help you view the solar eclipse! For indirect eclipse viewing. While supplies last.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Children are invited to the Streetsboro Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aurora Memorial Branch
Storytime for children birth-to-2-years old, and their parents or caregivers. Limited to 15 participants.

Wed, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music, and story reading!

Wed, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Attention Stephen King fans! To celebrate the total solar eclipse, we will be having a special pop-up book club to discuss the horror master's classic, "Dolores Claiborne." Limited to 20 participants.

Thu, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Paint a lighthouse landscape in acrylic paint, no experience necessary. Registration is required, limited to 14 participants.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Teens will have the opportunity to learn and practice blackout poetry.

Canceled
Fri, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! This event is intended for children 5 and under.

Fri, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us to make some galaxy-themed crafts to celebrate the total solar eclipse.

Fri, Apr 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
This program is intended for grades K through 5 to learn about poetry, write it, and discuss.

Fri, Apr 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville Library for safety tips on how to view the solar eclipse. We will be providing viewing glasses and a packet of safety tips and ideas. Registration required.

Sat, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Windham Branch
Portage Parks will be helping participants learn and understand what the total eclipse is all about. Limited to 15 participants.

Sat, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
With the April 8th Eclipse centering over Ohio, the view will be amazing! Kent State will be providing an expert, who will explain the science behind the eclipse & how to safely view it.

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Make a solar system bracelet to celebrate the eclipse!

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Prepare for April 8th by learning about the phenomenon known as the eclipse. Participants will be able to pick up glasses and participate in some out-of-this-world trivia. Limited to 75 participants.

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
It's Solar Eclipse Week! Stop in to make an eclipse craft or take one home.

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Randolph Branch
A fun way to celebrate the eclipse! Make a solar themed craft at the library or take it home.

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in and make your own custom paper case to hold your eclipse viewing glasses!

Mon, Apr 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Windham Branch
Each Monday in April the Little Seed Library will offer seed starting kits to create a different summertime dish. Kit contents varies each week; for in-person pick-up only.

Mon, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Apr 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Experience the solar eclipse as we join Streetsboro Parks and Recreation and the Friends of the Streetsboro Parks for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Please register at www.cityofstreetsboro.com.

Mon, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Windham Branch
Join your 44288 neighbors for an Eclipse viewing and celestial song dance party!

Mon, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Grab some eclipse glasses and visit the Garrettsville Library to view the moon's complete eclipse path on April 8th. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last. Limited to 500 participants.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Windham Branch
Grab some eclipse glasses and visit the Windham Library to view the moon's complete eclipse path on April 8th. For all ages. A limited number of Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Grab some eclipse glasses and visit the Brimfield Library to view the moon's complete eclipse path on April 8th. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last. Limited to 250 participants.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Grab some eclipse glasses and visit the Aurora Library to view the moon's complete eclipse path on April 8th. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last. For all ages.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Randolph Branch
Grab some eclipse glasses and visit the - Library to view the moon's complete eclipse path on April 8th. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last. For all ages.

Mon, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come join us at the Randolph Public library for gaming fun!

Mon, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in your best PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend for a snuggly lap-sit storytime at the Aurora Library! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Children are invited to the Aurora Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 15 participants.

Canceled
Tue, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Family Storytime is a fun time with songs, books and crafts. Come join us!

Canceled
Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Drop in with your current knitting or crochet project for great opportunity to chat and meet new people! Limited to 15 participants.

Tue, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Branch
Copies of the book are available at the Circulation, bring your own opinions to the discussion. This event is intended for adults.

Tue, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Brimfield Branch
New library, new book club! Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. This event is intended for adults.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us each month for a lively book discussion. Come on in and join us for a discussion of Liz Moore's "Long Bright River."

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join the Aurora Library the second Tuesday of each month with a current knit or crochet project in front of the fireplace.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Children are invited to the Streetsboro Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aurora Memorial Branch
Storytime for children birth-to-2-years old, and their parents or caregivers. Limited to 15 participants.

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music, and story reading!

Wed, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Join us for a lively discussion. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk. This event is intended for adults.

Wed, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us each month for a spirited discussion of romance titles and the genre in general. For adults only. Limited to 30 participants.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Windham Branch
Using watercolor paper and paint, we will make beautiful art!

Thu, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Harry Potter fans are invited to create a felt clip-on tie that reflects the Hogwarts House that they identify with. Limited to 15 participants.

Fri, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Monthly session to practice a variety of collage techniques and projects including SoulCollage®. Limited to 6 participants.

Fri, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Stop in and adopt a baby house plant! While you are here you can learn all about your plant's wants and needs as well as pick out a nice pot for your new plant. Limited to 10 participants.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Intended for children 5 and under.

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windham Branch
Join the Windham Library for a 2-part monthly arts and crafts studio. This month we will be crafting our own pom-poms to make a "moss" inspired enchanted wall hanging. Limited to 6 participants.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come join us for Super Mario Brothers fun at the Randolph Public Library! Come and discuss your favorite Mario Brothers games.

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Learn the best methods for starting spring seeds and preparing for your summer garden with Jill Halligan from the OSU Extension Office. Limited to 15 participants.

Mon, Apr 15, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Apr 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Windham Branch
Each Monday in April the Little Seed Library will offer seed starting kits to create a different summertime dish. Kit contents varies each week; for in-person pick-up only.

Mon, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
On the the 112th Anniversary of the Titanic's sinking. We will discuss the events of that day, trivia, and more.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in your best PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend for a snuggly lap-sit storytime at the Aurora Library! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the Garrettville Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Experts from the Portage County Health Department will be curbside at the Garrettsville Library to check the fit, instillation, and safety of new and existing car seats. Limited to 75 participants.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Children are invited to the Aurora Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 15 participants.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Family Storytime is a fun time with songs, books and crafts. Come join us!

Tue, Apr 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Drop in with your technology questions, and local Garrettsville High School students will be on hand to help. Limited to 20 participants per session.

Tue, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Use microscopes to look at microorganisms and bugs found in the Tinker's Creek Watershed! This is a drop-in program; no need to stay the whole hour.

Tue, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn to play games! Games have been around since ancient times, and have provided entertainment for people of every level of society.

Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the library for bingo, and the chance to win the grand prize.

Tue, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selected title is "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder" by David Grann. Limited to 20 participants.

Wed, Apr 17, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in and grab a small diamond painting kit to take home. Supplies limited.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Children are invited to the Streetsboro Library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aurora Memorial Branch
Storytime for children birth-to-2-years old, and their parents or caregivers. Limited to 15 participants.

Wed, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music, and story reading!

Wed, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Windham Branch
Come with hooks, leave with a book! Check out the Windham Library’s monthly drop-in group crafting sessions for adult crafters.

Wed, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a discussion of "Little Mercies" by Heather Gudenkauf.

Canceled
Wed, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Support the Friends of the Garrettsville Library and find great buys on used books, movies, music & more.

Wed, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

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