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bbq meatballs

Spice & Recipe Grab & Go Kits - BBQ Meatballs

All Day 6/2 - 6/7
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.

pepper pot soup

Spice & Recipe Grab & Go Kits - Pepper Pot Soup

All Day 6/9 - 6/14
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.

Mini Macramé Plant Holders

Mini Macramé Plant Holder Grab & Go Kit

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
All PCDL Locations

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Grab & Go, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Grab & Go, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for this fun Grab & Go Kit and create a Mini Macramé Plant Holder!

Decorate a mini terracotta pot and use three simple macramé knots to create this cute mini plant holder!

hooked on love book club

Hooked on Love Book Club

Monday, June 9, 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
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Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

Tween SRP: T&T Board Game Cafe

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
PSO Meeting Room A at Somerset

Program Type:

Games/Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join tweens and teens ages 9-17 years old for a fun night of games, snacks, and lots of laughter!

brushes & bubbly paint party

Brushes & Bubbly Paint Party

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of brushes and bubbly — a paint party with Bobbi McKinnon — where you'll have the opportunity to make and enjoy your own mocktail while creating this colorful summer painting.

In the Park Tween SRP series at Ludowici Community Foundation Park - Register at www.pcdl.org

Tween SRP: Mystery Theater in the Park

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Offsite

Program Type:

Movies & Music, Nature & Outdoors, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens
Register Now
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Movies & Music, Nature & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and the Bookmobile for our Mystery Theater in the Park program.  Tweens will have the opportunity to join in a mystery theater and put their sleuthing skills to work!

Potato Mac Salad

Spice & Recipe Grab & Go Kits - Potato Mac Salad

All Day 6/16 - 6/21
All PCDL Locations

Program Type:

Cooking & Food, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
View Details
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.

tiny art contest

Tiny Art Contest

All Day 6/16
All PCDL Locations

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY, Grab & Go, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Register Now
Library Branch: All PCDL Locations
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Grab & Go, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Showcase your creativity with the Tiny Art Show Contest! Stop in at any PCDL location or the bookmobile to pick up your kit or complete your masterpiece at the library!

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Tween SRP: LEGO® Art Exploration

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens
Somerset
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: LEGO® Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Journey through the world of art from painting to theater to engineering.  This program will introduce the 7 areas of the art world in a fun, hands-on way using LEGO® bricks!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

LEGO® Club

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

Summer Reading Storytime

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth
Crooksville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crooksville
Room: PCR Open Meeting Space
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for magical stories, songs & more!  Foil painting and paint pallet cookie art today!

*Please email develand@pcdl.org with dietary concerns

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

Gentle Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Offsite
Open
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Teen/Adult

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 Reference Staff at reference@pcdl.org

Tween SRP: Bee Art in the Park

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Offsite
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Nature & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and the Bookmobile for our Bee Art in the Park program where tweens will create some bee themed art that is not only bee-utiful but is also beneficial to the survival of bees.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

Bookmobile @ Ludowici Community Foundation Park w/ Tween SRP

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Offsite
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. 

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. 

Library Closing

All Day
All PCDL Locations
Closing
Branches:
All PCDL Locations

Spice & Recipe Grab & Go Kits - Kentucky Jam Cake

All Day 7/7 - 7/12
Teens, Adults
All PCDL Locations
Offsite Event
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Teen/Adult

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 Reference Staff at reference@pcdl.org

Summer Reading Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth
Corning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corning
Room: PCO Open Meeting Space
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Create a beautiful lantern!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Summer Reading Storytime

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth
Junction City
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Junction City
Room: PJC Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Create a beautiful lantern!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

Coin Designs with Steve Barnett, CONA Coin Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Teen/Adult

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 Reference Staff at reference@pcdl.org

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Teen/Adult

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

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Somerset
Open
Registration Required
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Teen/Adult

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 Reference Staff at reference@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Teen/Adult

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

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. 

Summer Reading Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth
Somerset
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Create a beautiful lantern!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

Tween SRP Coding Club

11:00am - 11:45am
Tweens
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for in-person Tween Coding Club to learn all about how to code games and more using the Fiero Code program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

Tween SRP Coding Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tweens
New Lexington (Main)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games/Gaming, STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for in-person Tween Coding Club to learn all about how to code games and more using the Fiero Code program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

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.

Summer Reading Storytime

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth
Thornville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thornville
Room: PTH Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Create a beautiful lantern!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

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. 

Read With Rudy

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Families, All Ages
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Age Group: Youth, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Read with Rudy
Event Details:

Join the Rudy's Reader Club!

Disclaimer(s)

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Teen/Adult

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 Reference Staff at reference@pcdl.org

Ohio Falconry Family Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Families
Offsite
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Summer Reading Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Families
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

PBHC Activity Center is not available for the last week of programs. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations - Youth/Tween

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 Youth Services Staff at youthservices@pcdl.org

Allergens & Dietary Restrictions - Youth/Tween

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