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Kentucky Jam Cake

Spice & Recipe Grab & Go Kits - Kentucky Jam Cake

All Day 7/7 - 7/12
All PCDL Locations

Program Type:

Cooking & Food, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Each week of Summer Reading, stop in at any PCDL branch and pick up a Spice & Recipe Grab & Go Kit! Kits will be made available for pickup starting each Monday.

Coin Designs with Steve Barnett, CONA Coin Club

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Author or Speaker Visit, Financial Literacy, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Author or Speaker Visit, Financial Literacy, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Central Ohio Numismatic Association - CONA Coin Club member Steve Barnett to learn about coin designs through the ages as well as what it would take to start a local coin collectors club!

interesting characters

Interesting Characters from Morgan, Athens, & Perry Counties History Discussion

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Author or Speaker Visit, General, History & Genealogy, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Author or Speaker Visit, General, History & Genealogy, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Delve into the rich history of Southeastern Ohio through stories of individuals in Morgan, Athens, & Perry Counties in this discussion presented by Tom O’Grady with the Southeast Ohio History Center.

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Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Mystery Book Club is held monthly, January through October, at the Perry County Senior Center.

Ohio Falconry Family Night

Ohio Falconry Family Night

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite

Program Type:

Family Nights

Age Group:

Families
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Family Nights
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this Falconry Experience, participants will meet these amazing birds, see them in flight, and learn about this ancient sport.

Bingo

Summer Bingo

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Games/Gaming

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
In the Park Tween SRP series at Ludowici Community Foundation Park - Register at www.pcdl.org

Tween SRP: Nature Sculpture in the Park

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Nature & Outdoors, STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Outdoors, STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and the Bookmobile for our Nature Sculpture in the Park program where tweens will turn items found in nature into their own unique sculptures.

Leaping Lizards

Leaping Lizards @ The Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite

Program Type:

Summer Reading

Age Group:

Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable adventure with Leaping Lizards! This exciting program brings the wonders of reptiles to life through engaging, interactive presentations.

hooked on love book club

Hooked on Love Book Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
PNL Storytime Room at New Lexington (Main)

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Master Magician & Comedian Rusty Ammerman

Family Night @ the Fair!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite

Program Type:

Family Nights

Age Group:

Families, All Ages
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

Family Night @ the Perry County Fair!

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Alexander Yard Apts. Bookmobile Stop

4:00pm–4:45pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Alexander Yard Apartments
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

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 bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Gentle Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Offsite
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

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 REQUIRED. Spots are limited.

Glenford Bookmobile Stop

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

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Bookmobile @ the Shawnee Farmers' Market

5:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Shawnee Farmers' Market
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile, Read with Rudy
Event Details:

Join the bookmobile and Rudy at the Shawnee Farmers' Market on the first Friday of each month through October!

Children can stop by the bookmobile to make a free craft and join Rudy's Readers' Club.

 

August Cricut Club Series

4:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Somerset
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required

Have you always wanted to create a project with a Cricut Machine? Do you have a Cricut but aren't sure where to start? Cricut Club is for you!

Cricut Club is a monthly program where you will learn to navigate Design Space, learn the difference in materials, settings, and tools, and gain new tips and techniques over a series of three sessions. Attendance is required for all three sessions in order to complete the monthly Club Craft.

Week 1 Creating with Design Space: learn all about Cricut Design Space, the various tools and their functions, and begin creating your own design for your final monthly Club Craft.

Week 2 Prepping & Cutting: learn how to prep your project surfaces, prepare the necessary cutting mats and other materials, and cut your design that was created in week 1 for your final monthly Club Craft.

Week 3 Assembly & Completion: assemble and complete your monthly Club Craft with the materials you created (week 1) and cut (week 2).
 

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 programs@pcdl.org

Mount Perry Clothes Closet Bookmobile Stop

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Mount Perry Presbyterian Church
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Perry Metro Housing Crooksville Apts. Bookmobile Stop

3:15pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Perry Metropolitan Housing - Crooksville
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Taylor Place Apts. Bookmobile Stop

4:15pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Taylor Place Apartments
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons at the library!

Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice sets if you wish.

Registration for each campaign is required.

Reading Commons Apts. Bookmobile Stop

12:30pm–1:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Reading Commons Apartments
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile, Read with Rudy
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Somerset Lane Bookmobile Stop

3:00pm–3:45pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Somerset Lane Apartments
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Somerset Senior Village Bookmobile Stop

4:00pm–4:45pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Somerset Senior Village Apartments
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

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:

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Gentle Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Offsite
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

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 REQUIRED. Spots are limited.

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, Read with Rudy
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

August Cricut Club Series

4:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Somerset
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required

Have you always wanted to create a project with a Cricut Machine? Do you have a Cricut but aren't sure where to start? Cricut Club is for you!

Cricut Club is a monthly program where you will learn to navigate Design Space, learn the difference in materials, settings, and tools, and gain new tips and techniques over a series of three sessions. Attendance is required for all three sessions in order to complete the monthly Club Craft.

Week 1 Creating with Design Space: learn all about Cricut Design Space, the various tools and their functions, and begin creating your own design for your final monthly Club Craft.

Week 2 Prepping & Cutting: learn how to prep your project surfaces, prepare the necessary cutting mats and other materials, and cut your design that was created in week 1 for your final monthly Club Craft.

Week 3 Assembly & Completion: assemble and complete your monthly Club Craft with the materials you created (week 1) and cut (week 2).
 

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 programs@pcdl.org

Hooked on Love Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Hooked on Love Book Club is held monthly, January through October, at the New Lexington Library.

All books read in this book club will fall into the romance genre! Books will be newer in terms of publication (approximately the last 5-7 years).

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

Book selections for 2025 are as follows. All books can be picked up at the New Lexington location or requested in at your preferred location.

  • January: With Love, from Cold World by Alicia Thompson + Meet & Greet
  • February: A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
  • March: Funny Story by Emily Henry
  • April: The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson
  • May: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
  • June: Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle
  • July: My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey
  • August: Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
  • September: The Love of my Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
  • October: Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan + Year-End Wrap-Up & Survey 

 

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Mystery Book Club is held monthly, January through October, at the Perry County Senior Center.

Hemlock Bookmobile Stop

2:30pm–3:30pm
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 bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Congo Bookmobile Stop

4:00pm–4:45pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Congo Community Church
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile, Read with Rudy
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

Read with Rudy at the June and August visits!

Gentle Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Offsite
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

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 REQUIRED. Spots are limited.

Glenford Bookmobile Stop

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

Stop by and visit the bookmobile at a stop near you.

Open to adults and children of all ages!

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

August Cricut Club Series

4:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Somerset
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required

Have you always wanted to create a project with a Cricut Machine? Do you have a Cricut but aren't sure where to start? Cricut Club is for you!

Cricut Club is a monthly program where you will learn to navigate Design Space, learn the difference in materials, settings, and tools, and gain new tips and techniques over a series of three sessions. Attendance is required for all three sessions in order to complete the monthly Club Craft.

Week 1 Creating with Design Space: learn all about Cricut Design Space, the various tools and their functions, and begin creating your own design for your final monthly Club Craft.

Week 2 Prepping & Cutting: learn how to prep your project surfaces, prepare the necessary cutting mats and other materials, and cut your design that was created in week 1 for your final monthly Club Craft.

Week 3 Assembly & Completion: assemble and complete your monthly Club Craft with the materials you created (week 1) and cut (week 2).
 

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 programs@pcdl.org