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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
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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. 

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
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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. 

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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!

Friends of the Perry County District Library logo

Paint Party Fundraiser with the PCDL Friends of the Library Group

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
PNL Meeting & Storytime combined at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY, Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting & Storytime combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Friends of the Perry County District Library invite you to their Paint Party Fundraiser! Artist Bobbi McKinnon will be leading the class where each registrant will have the opportunity to create this fun painting!

DIY Pet Toys

DIY Pet Toys

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
PNL Meeting Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

Celebrate National Pet Month with a fun, hands-on program! Create your own DIY pet toys to treat your furry friends at home or donate to local shelters.

Custom Pet Treat Jars

Custom Pet Treat Jars

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
PNL Meeting Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

Celebrate National Pet Month by creating a special gift for your furry friend as you decorate your own custom treat jar, perfect for storing your pet’s favorite goodies. 

Friends of the Perry County District Library logo

Friends of the Perry County District Library Meeting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 the regular monthly in the meeting room of the Perry County District Library New Lexington Branch. 

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Community Makerspace - Mobile Mending Unit

All Day 6/1
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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Hemlock Bookmobile Stop

5:15pm–6:15pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Hemlock Village Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile, Read with Rudy
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the PCDL Bookmobile!

Read with Rudy to get your Rudy card stamped! 

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Kids & Dogs! A family program about furry friends

6:00pm–7:00pm
Families, All Ages
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting & Storytime combined
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Rowan Grebeck as she presents a family-friendly program on dog safety, tips for training your new pet, how to interact with furry friends you don’t know, and so much more!

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

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Corning
Library Branch: Corning
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Crooksville
Library Branch: Crooksville
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Junction City
Library Branch: Junction City
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Thornville
Library Branch: Thornville
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2
- Somerset: April 27, 29, & May 1

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Somerset
Library Branch: Somerset
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Silent Readers' Society

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our new Tween Silent Readers' Society!  This monthly book club is open to all tweens ages 9-12 years old.

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 Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

On Point | Tween Pop Culture Drop In Program

5:00pm–6:30pm
Youth, Tweens
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Pop Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our new drop-in On Point (Pop Culture) Youth program on April 30th beginning at 5 pm in the Teen Room of our New Lexington location!

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. 

Glenford Bookmobile Stop

5:30pm–6:15pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Glenford Elementary School
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

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

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

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

Community Makerspace - Mobile Mending Unit

All Day
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
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!

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Corning
Library Branch: Corning
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Crooksville
Library Branch: Crooksville
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Junction City
Library Branch: Junction City
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Thornville
Library Branch: Thornville
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2
- Somerset: April 27, 29, & May 1

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Crooksville
Library Branch: Crooksville
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

Spring Book Sale

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale Dates:
- Corning: April 27, 29, & May 1
- Crooksville: April 29 & May 1, 2
- Junction City: April 27, 29, & May 1
- New Lexington: April 30, 1, & May 2

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

Lots of Tales with Local Author Teri Lott

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Preschoolers, Youth K-5, Tweens, Families, All Ages
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschoolers, Youth K-5, Tweens, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Author or Speaker Visit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local author Teri Lott will be joining us to share stories from her books.  Great for all ages!

Stay for a craft and refreshments.  The author will have copies of her books available for purchase at this event.

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. 

Bird Extravaganza | A Flight Path Homeschool Program

1:00pm–3:00pm
Preschoolers, Youth K-5, Tweens, Teens
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting & Storytime combined
Age Group: Preschoolers, Youth K-5, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Author or Speaker Visit, Homeschoolers, Nature & Outdoors, STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Homeschool Bird Extravaganza event on May 6th from 1-3 pm on the Lower Level of the New Lexington location!

Shawnee Square Apts. Bookmobile Stop

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Offsite
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.