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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
mbc

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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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. 

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 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. 

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. 

Summer Bingo

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Somerset
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required

Join us for a night of BINGO!

Play with up to three cards at once for a chance to win one of our various prizes! 

Refreshments will be provided | Registration 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

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. 

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
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: Nature Sculpture 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, 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.

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. 

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. 

Leaping Lizards @ The Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Families, All Ages
Offsite
Offsite Event
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.

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

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 

 

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

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!

Family Night @ the Fair!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Families, All Ages
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Family Nights
Event Details:

Family Night @ the Perry County Fair!

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

Library Board Meeting

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Somerset
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Board Meetings

PCDL’s monthly Board of Trustees meeting. 

Open to the public. 

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

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. 

Chapter Chat: A Mini Book Club Series

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Junction City
Library Branch: Junction City
Room: PJC Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Junction City Branch Library on the 3rd Monday of the month, July through October, for Chapter Chat: A Mini Book Club Series.

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. 

Village Green Crooksville Apts. Bookmobile Stop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Room: Village Green Crooksville 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. 

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. 

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

New Lexington Village Apts. Bookmobile Stop

12:30pm - 1:00pm
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. 

Amish Ridge Bookmobile Stop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.