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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
Register Now
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
Register Now
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
Register Now
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
Register Now
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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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.

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

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

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 programs@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

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

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

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 programs@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

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

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 programs@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.

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

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

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 programs@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

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

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 programs@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

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

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 programs@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

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

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 programs@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

This program is food-based or contains a snack element. Please call the library at 740-342-4194 or email our programming staff at programs@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.

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

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

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

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

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 programs@pcdl.org with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

Tween SRP: LEGO® Art Exploration

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens
Thornville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thornville
Room: PTH Meeting Room
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

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

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 programs@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.

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

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

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 programs@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

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.