Upcoming Events

Featured Events

potato bacon soup on dusty blue background

Soup Spice Grab & Go Kit - Potato Bacon Soup

All Day 1/26 - 1/31
All PCDL Locations

Program Type:

Cooking & Food, Grab & Go

Age Group:

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

Calling all soup lovers! January is National Soup Month, so we'll be highlighting a different soup each week and providing recipes and the necessary spices.

brightly colored healthy food on a green background

BINGOcize® Nutrition Series

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
brightly colored healthy food on a green background

BINGOcize® Nutrition Series

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
brightly colored healthy food on a green background

BINGOcize® Nutrition Series

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
brightly colored healthy food on a green background

BINGOcize® Nutrition Series

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
snowman mug cozie

Felt Mug Cozies with the Perry County Homemakers

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

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

Celebrate National Embroidery Month this February with the Perry County Homemakers!

Valentine's Day Gnome

Valentine's Day Gnomes

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
PJC Meeting Room at Junction City

Program Type:

Crafts & DIY

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Junction City
Room: PJC Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season of love and transform a coffee creamer bottle into a cute Valentine’s Day gnome!

All materials provided. Registration required. 

brightly colored healthy food on a green background

BINGOcize® Nutrition Series

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
brightly colored healthy food on a green background

BINGOcize® Nutrition Series

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
brightly colored healthy food on a green background

BINGOcize® Nutrition Series

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
brightly colored healthy food on a green background

BINGOcize® Nutrition Series

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined at Somerset

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Cooking & Food, Exercise, Games/Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
furry friends tiny art show

Furry Friends Tiny Art Show

All Day 3/2
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:

     

Filters
Age Group

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

Summer Writing Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Genealogy Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and let your creativity flow at our Summer Writing Club for adults! In a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, we’ll share prompts, try fun writing exercises, and enjoy casual conversation. 

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

Clay Diffuser Discs

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Crooksville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crooksville
Room: PCR Open Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use air dry clay & essential oils to create your own scented diffuser discs.

All materials 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

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 REQUIRED. Spots are limited.

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

Dino-Mite Travel Pouches

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Crooksville
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crooksville
Room: PCR Open Meeting Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, SRP Cricut Classes, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the Cricut to create your own dino-mite travel pouches!

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

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 on the second Monday of the month, January through October*, at the New Lexington Library at 5:30pm. The exception to this is October's meeting will be held on the third Monday (October 19) due to the federal holiday on the second Monday.

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 2026 are as follows. All books can be picked up at the New Lexington location or requested in at your preferred location.

  • January: The Second Chance Cinema by Thea Weiss
  • February: Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope
  • March: Duchess Material by Emily Sullivan
  • April: Overdue by Stephanie Perkins
  • May: An Academic Affair by Jodi McAllister
  • June: The Love Haters by Katherine Center
  • July: The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent
  • August: Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood
  • September: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mamdanna
  • October: Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver

 

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

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. Each session is held on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm.

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

Summer Writing Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Genealogy Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and let your creativity flow at our Summer Writing Club for adults! In a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, we’ll share prompts, try fun writing exercises, and enjoy casual conversation. 

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

Tiny Art Contest

All Day
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
All PCDL Locations
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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!

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

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 REQUIRED. Spots are limited.

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

Dino-Mite Travel Pouches

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Junction City
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Junction City
Room: PJC Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, SRP Cricut Classes, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the Cricut to create your own dino-mite travel pouches!

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

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

Summer Writing Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Genealogy Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and let your creativity flow at our Summer Writing Club for adults! In a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, we’ll share prompts, try fun writing exercises, and enjoy casual conversation. 

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

Library Board Meeting

4:30pm–6:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
New Lexington (Main)
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Board Meetings

PCDL’s monthly Board of Trustees meeting. 

Open to the public. 

Clay Diffuser Discs

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

Use air dry clay & essential oils to create your own scented diffuser discs.

All materials 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

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 REQUIRED. Spots are limited.

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

Beaded Mini Succulents

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

Create your very own succulent with wire and beads - no watering required!

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

Library Closing

All Day
All PCDL Locations
Closing
Branches:
All PCDL Locations

Tiny Art DUE

06/22/2026 @ 10:00am–06/24/2026 @ 7:00pm
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, Grab & Go, Summer Reading
Event Details:

ALL ARTWORK FOR TEENS AND ADULTS MUST BE RETURNED TO A PCDL LOCATION BY 7:00PM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 TO BE ENTERED INTO THE TINY ART CONTEST. 

Dino-Mite Travel Pouches

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Somerset
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Somerset
Room: PSO Meeting Rooms A&B Combined
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, SRP Cricut Classes, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the Cricut to create your own dino-mite travel pouches! 

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

Summer Writing Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
New Lexington (Main)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Genealogy Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and let your creativity flow at our Summer Writing Club for adults! In a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, we’ll share prompts, try fun writing exercises, and enjoy casual conversation. 

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

Clay Diffuser Discs

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Junction City
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Junction City
Room: PJC Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use air dry clay & essential oils to create your own scented diffuser discs.

All materials 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

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 REQUIRED. Spots are limited.

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

Getting Started with Succulents for Teens

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
New Lexington (Main)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Lexington (Main)
Room: PNL Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Crafts & DIY, Gardening, Nature & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to repot & care for a beginner-friendly succulent while you decorate your own terracotta pot to take your new plant home in!

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