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furry friends tiny art show

Furry Friends Tiny Art Show

All Day 3/30
All PCDL Locations

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Holiday

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Holiday
Event Details:

     

tbr jars

TBR Jars

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
PNL Meeting Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to organize your reading list? Join us for a craft session where you'll design and decorate your very own "To Be Read" jar!

All supplies provided. Registration required. 

furry friends tiny art show

Furry Friends Tiny Art Show

All Day 4/6
All PCDL Locations

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Holiday

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Holiday
Event Details:

     

furry friends tiny art show

Furry Friends Tiny Art Show

All Day 4/13
All PCDL Locations

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Holiday

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

May is National Pet Month and to get things started, we're inviting your furry friends to showcase their creativity with the Furry Friends Tiny Art Show Contest!

Cricut Drop-In Sessions

Cricut Drop-In Session

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
PNL Meeting Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY
woman gardening

Gardening at Home

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
PNL Meeting Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Gardening, Nature & Outdoors

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening, Nature & Outdoors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of backyard gardening, including managing healthy soil, pH, and nutrients with Ted Wiseman from the OSU Extension Office. Also learn how to grow plants more easily and successfully with raised beds, composting, and more!

teen video game hangout

Teen Video Game Hangout

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
PNL Genealogy Room A at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Games/Gaming

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Genealogy Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens, bring your friends and choose from a selection of games and play on the library’s Nintendo Switch 2!

Registration required. 

Cricut Drop-In Sessions

Cricut Drop-In Session

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
PNL Storytime Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY
Bingo

Spring Library Bingo

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
PNL Meeting Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Games/Gaming

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
genealogy

Perry County Genealogical Society Tours & Info Drop-In

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
PNL Genealogy Room A at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

General, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Genealogy Room A
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: General, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Drop in and connect with volunteers from the Perry County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society to explore the fascinating world of family and local history.

Friends of the Perry County District Library logo

Friends of the Perry County District Library Organizational Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
PNL Meeting Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Perry County District Library invite you to attend our organizational meeting on April 23 at 6pm in the meeting room of the Perry County District Library-New Lexington Branch. 

sewing supplies

Community Makerspace - Mobile Mending Unit

All Day 5/1
PNL Genealogy Room A at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY, Homemaking

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Genealogy Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY, Homemaking
Event Details:

The Community Makerspace is coming to PCDL with a Mobile Mending Program!

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Furry Friends Tiny Art Show

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
All PCDL Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Holiday
Event Details:

     

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at reference@pcdl.org

Spring Storytime/Junction City

2:00pm–2:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Junction City
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Junction City
Room: PJC Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Night Lights! 

Stay & Play! 

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Stay to enjoy playtime with storytime friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

Spring Storytime/Corning

5:00pm–5:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Corning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corning
Room: PCO Open Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Night Lights! 

Stay & Play! 

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Stay to enjoy playtime with storytime friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

T&T Foodie Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Somerset
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

New Date:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

TBR Jars

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to organize your reading list? Join us for a craft session where you'll design and decorate your very own "To Be Read" jar!

All supplies provided. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at reference@pcdl.org

Spring Storytime/Somerset

11:00am–11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Somerset
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Night Lights! 

Stay & Play! 

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Stay to enjoy playtime with storytime friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

Spring Storytime/Thornville

2:00pm–2:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Thornville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thornville
Room: PTH Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Night Lights! 

Stay & Play! 

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Stay to enjoy playtime with storytime friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

Tween Game Cafe: Puzzle Competition

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tweens
Somerset
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Date Change: Join us for our March Tween Game Cafe on March 31st at 5 pm in Meeting Room A of our Somerset Branch!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

Spring Storytime/New Lexington

11:00am–11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting & Storytime combined
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Night Lights! 

Stay & Play! 

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Stay to enjoy playtime with storytime friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

Homeschool on the Road | Amazing Adaptations

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers, Youth K-5, Tweens, Teens
Corning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corning
Room: PCO Open Meeting Space
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Youth K-5, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homeschoolers, Nature & Outdoors, STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the bird related science activities provided as part of our Flight Path kit.  Each month will be a different series of activities that are designed for homeschool students PreK through 12th grade.

Spring Storytime/Crooksville

5:00pm–5:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Crooksville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crooksville
Room: PCR Open Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Night Lights! 

Stay & Play! 

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Stay to enjoy playtime with storytime friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

Gentle Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Gentle Yoga is a chair-based yoga program that can be done sitting on a chair or using the chair for support while standing. Perfect for all ages and any yoga skill sets!

Registration is not required. To receive an email reminder the day before the event, click the Remind Me icon above. https://live-perrycounty.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/inline-images/image.png

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT THE MAIN LIBRARY, GENTLE YOGA WILL CONTINUE TO BE HELD AT THE PERRY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHOICES ACTIVITY CENTER, LOCATED AT 212 S MAIN ST.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at reference@pcdl.org

Junior Coding Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Youth, Tweens
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Coding, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Junior Coding Club is open to youth ages 8 & 9 years old.  No prior experience or knowledge of coding required.  Registration is required.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Furry Friends Tiny Art Show

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
All PCDL Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Holiday
Event Details:

     

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at reference@pcdl.org

Read with Rudy!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers, Youth K-5, Tweens
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Youth K-5, Tweens
Program Type: Read with Rudy

Join the Rudy's Reader Club!

  • Read to Rudy the Therapy dog & trainer, Ellen Kader!
  • Get Club Card Stamped
  • Return completed card to the library and receive a certificate and t-shirt

*Registration is not required, just stop in!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Monster of the Week TTRPG

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Somerset
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Gaming, General
Registration Required

Welcome to Tabletop Roleplaying Games at the library!

Currently we're playing Monster of the Week. 

All materials provided. Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at reference@pcdl.org

Reading Commons Apts. Bookmobile Stop

4:15pm–5:15pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Reading Commons Apartments
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is open to adults and children of all ages!

We have books AND games, DVDs, Beyond Books items, tax forms, voter registration forms, etc. 

Children can take home a pack of super snacks when available. 

T&T LEGO® STEM

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Thornville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thornville
Room: PTH Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: LEGO® Club, STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

T&T LEGO® STEM Clubs will be held at our Thornville and will begin at 5 pm. This program is open to tweens & teens ages 9-17.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

LEGO® Club

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this library program.

New Lexington Village Apts. Bookmobile Stop

5:45pm–6:45pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: New Lexington Village Apartments
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile, Read with Rudy
Event Details:

The Bookmobile is open to children and adults of all ages!

Read with Rudy at this stop! Get your card stamped to earn prizes!

We have books AND games, DVDs, Beyond Books items, tax forms, voter registration forms, etc.

Gentle Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Gentle Yoga is a chair-based yoga program that can be done sitting on a chair or using the chair for support while standing. Perfect for all ages and any yoga skill sets!

Registration is not required. To receive an email reminder the day before the event, click the Remind Me icon above. https://live-perrycounty.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/inline-images/image.png

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT THE MAIN LIBRARY, GENTLE YOGA WILL CONTINUE TO BE HELD AT THE PERRY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHOICES ACTIVITY CENTER, LOCATED AT 212 S MAIN ST.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at reference@pcdl.org

Spring Homeschool Coding Club

1:00pm–1:45pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Coding, Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Spring Homeschool Coding Clubs in the Teen Room of our New Lexington location!  Registration is required.  This program is open to homeschool students ages 8-17 years old.  

Village Green Crooksville Apts. Bookmobile Stop

4:15pm–5:15pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Village Green Crooksville Apartments
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the PCDL Bookmobile!

Open to adults and children of all ages!

Children can take home a pack of super snacks when available.

Perry Metro Housing Roseville Apts. Bookmobile Stop

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Perry Metropolitan Housing - Roseville
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the PCDL Bookmobile!

Open to adults and children of all ages!

Children can take home a pack of super snacks when available. 

 

Furry Friends Tiny Art Show

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
All PCDL Locations
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

May is National Pet Month and to get things started, we're inviting your furry friends to showcase their creativity with the Furry Friends Tiny Art Show Contest!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for you or your family to participate in this event, please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at reference@pcdl.org