Scan to visit our digital Events Calendar: September, October, November 2023 portagelibrary.org Fallinto Reading join our reading challenge! Sept. 11 - nov. 18 Track reading minutes, write books reviews and participate in fun activities to earn virtual ticket entries and badges! portagecountyoh.beanstack.org More information on the Fall Reading Challenge can be found on our website. Fall Events Calendar is Now Live! Our library branches offer a wide variety of different library events and programs including book clubs, storytime and much more. The 2023 Fall Events Calendar is now available. Register for programs, find event information and connect with our library. events.portagelibrary.org/events Follow us on social media: Portage County District Library @pcdl.oh @PCDL6
Michelle Russell 2 Local Seed Library Newsletters Galore! Our first quarterly newsletter We are so excited to be launching our quarterly newsletter. The print version will be available in every library branch. An online pdf version will be available to print on our website. A biweekly digital newsletter will be available for subscribers on our website. New Board Member Summer Reading 100,000 minutes! Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Reading Challenge! Together, you read over 100,000 minutes throughout the summer. Welcome to our newest member of the Portage County District Library Board of Trustees, Michelle Russell! Brimfield Branch Our Brimfield Branch is currently undergoing demolition/renovation and is on it's way to be open for the public! We hope to have more exciting updates as the branch is renovated. Stay tuned for more information for opening day! Demolition/Renovation Stage Seed Success at Windham Library The Windham Library now has pre-divided packets of seeds are available for checkout throughout the spring, summer and fall home growing seasons! Gardeners with successful harvests may save seeds and donate them back to the library for continued circulation. On-going seed donations are also accepted. Seed checkout is limited to five packets per person per visit. The Little Seed Library is free to the community, but patrons must register at the Reference Desk to access the collection.
3 Cozy up with these Fall Reads "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett "The City Baker's Guide to Country Living" by Louise Miller "The Immortalists" by Chole Benjamin "There There" by Tommy Orange Angela PCDL Staff Recommendations Assistant Director The It Girl by Ruth Ware (mystery) Follows a woman on the search for answers a decade after her friend's murder. The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins (thriller) Pairs Southern charm with atmospheric domestic suspense. We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz (thriller) An annual backpacking trip has deadly consequences.
4 September October November Don't Let the Piegon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems The Pigeon returns for the most wonderful time of year. Construction Site: Taking Flight! by Sherri Duskey Rinker The fan-favorite trucks in a new setting: a bustling airport! Way Past Embarrassed by Hallee Adelman Juan is having a hard time learning math, and learns to have courage to ask for help. What You Need to be Warm by Neil Gaiman An exploration of objects and memories that represent warmth. The Time Machine by Pauline David-Sax Bailey builds a time machine to return to a day she said something mean. The Only Way to Make Bread by Cristina Quintero A delicious exploration of all kinds of breads. October Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney It's up to Greg to save his school before it's shuttered for good. The Babysitters Club: Stacey's Mistake by Ann M. Martin The Babysitters are going to the big city! Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year by Andrea Beaty The Questioneer's teacher teaches all about kindness. The Yawnicorn by Emily Hamilton The Yawnicorn will help you get ready for bedtime. A Duck Called Brian by Al Murphy Only a miracle can save Brian's day from total disaster! September November The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking by Aaron Blabey The new installment in the Bad Guys Series. Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers by Dav Pilkey The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan The trio is back in this first new Percy adventure since 2014. Magic Treehouse: Time of the Turtle King by Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie are ready to whisk you away: this time to save a sea turtle.
Outreach Services CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE LIBRARY? WE’LL BRING THE LIBRARY TO YOU – FREE OF CHARGE! Library Box @ NEW Center Library Express Home Delivery Available only to patrons unable to visit branch locations due to disability, mobility issues, or temporarily due to injury. Patrons will receive delivery of library materials to the home (available for all ages). A lending machine located inside: NEOMED's NEW Center 4209 State Route 44 Rootstown, OH 44272 Request materials by either calling any branch library or by requesting your own materials online at www.portagelibrary.org. Place a hold, select a Library Express location to pick-up your materials. 5 Digital Library Access your favorite titles from anywhere! FREE Movies ebooks magazines craft classes Friends of the PCDL Fall Book Sales Friends of the Streetsboro Library Thurs., Nov. 2 (Friends Preview) 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fri., Nov. 3 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat., Nov. 4 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Interested in becoming a Friend? Friends of the Garrettsville Library Wed., Oct. 4 (Member Preview) 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 5 - Fri., Oct. 6 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 7 ($4 Bag Day) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. portagelibrary.org/downloads Friends of the Aurora Library Fri., Sept. 22 - Sat. Sept. 23 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fri., Oct. 20 - Sat. Oct. 21 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fri., Nov. 24 - Sat. Nov. 25 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Visit portagecounty.org/friends
6 Events for Children and Families Arts and Crafts for Children and Families Grandparents Day Crafts Randolph - Fri., Sept. 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Zen Draw and Doodle* Garrettsville - Thurs., Sept. 28, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Fall Take and Makes Aurora - Tues., Sept. 5, All day Hispanic Heritage Event Randolph - Fri., Sept. 15, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For grades K - 6 Autumn Crafts Randolph - Fri., Sept. 22, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Fall Take and Makes Aurora - Mon., Oct. 2, All day Drop-in Halloween Craft Garrettsville - Thurs., Oct. 26, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Pumpkin Decorating Randolph - Fri., Oct. 27, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Fall Take and Makes Aurora - Mon., Nov. 6, All day Jewels of the Pharaohs: Beadmaking* Windham - Mon., Nov. 6, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Engineer It: Build Your Own Canopic Jars* Windham - Tues., Nov. 7, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Veteran's Day Crafts Randolph - Fri., Nov. 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day Crafts Randolph - Tues., Nov. 21, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Day of the Dead Celebration Randolph - Thurs., Nov. 2, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For grades K - 5 Seed Bomb Kits Windham - Fri., Sept. 8, All day Scarab Rock Painting* Windham - Sat., Nov. 4, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Chess Club* Randolph - Tues., Sept. 19, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Must be 8 and older Lego Free Build Garrettsville - Thurs., Sept. 21, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. For school-age children Akron Mobile Zoo* Randolph - Sat., Sept. 23, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Marvel Mania Garrettsville - Sat., Sept. 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Events are for all ages unless otherwise specified. Events marked with an *asterisk require registration online at: events.portagelibrary.org/events Gaming Club* Randolph - Tues., Sept. 5, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Must be 6 and older Gaming Club* Randolph - Tues., Oct. 3, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Must be 6 and older "A Series of Unfortunate Events" at the Library* Garrettsville - Thurs., Oct. 12, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. For school-age children Meet the Randolph Fire Department Randolph - Sat., Oct. 14 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Chess Club* Randolph - Tues., Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Must be 8 and older Lego Free Build Garrettsville - Fri., Oct. 20, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. For school-age children Bat Night at the Library Randolph - Wed., Oct. 25 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Pumpkin Decorating Randolph - Fri., Oct. 27 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For grades K - 5 Costume Party* Aurora - Sat., Oct. 28, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Halloween Party Randolph - Tues., Oct. 31 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Explore Ancient Egypt Week Windham - Sat., Nov. 4 - Fri., Nov. 10 - All Day Gaming Club* Randolph - Tues., Nov. 7, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Must be 6 and older Bat Night at the Library* Aurora - Tues., Nov. 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the Spiderwick Chronicles* Garrettsville - Thurs., Nov. 9, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. For school-age children Aurora Community Theater Ticket Drawing Aurora - Mon., Nov. 13, Mon., Nov. 20 & Mon., Nov. 27 - All Day 12 Cookies of Christmas Windham - Fri., Nov. 17 - All Day Hispanic Heritage Event Randolph - Fri., Sept. 15, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For grades K - 6 Chess Club* Randolph - Tues., Nov. 21, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Must be 8 and older
7 Storytimes for Children Fall Family Storytime Streetsboro - 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Every Wednesday from Sept. 6 - Nov. 29 (except Nov. 1) Fall Storytime Randolph - 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Every Wednesday from Sept. 6 - Oct. 25 Storytime* Windham - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Every Tuesday from Sept. 12 - Nov. 7 Fall Preschool Storytime* Aurora - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Every Monday & Tuesday from Sept. 18 - Oct. 17 Fall Family Storytime* Garrettsville - Mondays - 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. & Tuesdays - 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Every Monday & Tuesday from Sept. 18 - Nov. 28 (except Oct. 9 & 10) Special Storytimes Pumpkin Party Storytime* Streetsboro - Wed., Oct. 25, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Fall Baby and Me Storytime* Aurora - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Every Wednesday from Sept. 27 - Oct. 18 Special Halloween Storytime* Garrettsville - Tues., Oct. 31, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Special Thanksgiving Storytime* Garrettsville - Mon., Nov 20, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. & Tues., Nov. 21, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Events marked with an *asterisk require registration online at: events.portagelibrary.org/events Events for Tweens and Teens Sewing Saturday* Windham - Sat., Sept. 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Meddling Teens! Garrettsville - Thurs., Sept. 7, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. Trivia Night Streetsboro - Thurs., Sept. 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Blackout Poetry Week Garrettsville - Tues., Sept. 12, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hispanic Heritage Event Randolph - Fri., Sept. 15, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For grades K - 6 Sewing Saturday* Windham - Sat., Sept. 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Hobbit Day Party* Aurora - Sat., Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Engineer It! - Lava Lamps* Windham - Tues., Sept. 19, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Hooks & Books* Windham - Wed., Sept. 20, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Dungeons and Dragons* Garrettsville - Thurs., Sept. 21, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Autumn Crafts Randolph - Fri., Sept. 22, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Pumpkin Decor and Crafts Streetsboro - Sat., Sept. 23, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. We are in Grave Danger! - Halloween Celebration* Garrettsville - Tues., Sept. 26, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sewing Saturday* Windham - Sat., Sept. 30, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Marvel Mania Garrettsville - Sat., Sept. 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. INKTober Kick-Off* Garrettsville - Mon., Oct. 2, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Trivia Night Streetsboro - Thurs., Oct. 5, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Engineer It! - Marbled Paper* Windham - Thurs., Oct. 12, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. "A Series of Unfortunate Events" at the Library* Garrettsville - Thurs., Oct. 12, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. For school-age children Dungeons and Dragons* Garrettsville - Fri., Oct. 13, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tim and Tamia Talk Online Exploitation Streetsboro - Mon., Sept. 11, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Internet Safety* Streetsboro - Mon., Sept. 25, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday Studio with Sarah - Personal Collage Cards* Windham - Sat., Oct. 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Hooks & Books* Windham - Wed., Oct. 18, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Special Harvest Family Storytime* Garrettsville - Mon., Oct. 30, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. College Prep w/ Kent State Streetsboro - Wed., Sept. 6, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Events for Tweens and Teens Bat Night at the Library Randolph - Wed., Oct. 25 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday Studio with Sarah - Dia de los Muertos La Catrina and Altar Tins* Windham - Sat., Oct. 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Costume Party* Aurora - Sat., Oct. 28, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Flash Fiction Contest Aurora - Mon., Oct. 30, All Day Goofy "Horror" Movie Night Garrettsville - Mon., Oct. 30, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Explore Ancient Egypt Week Windham - Sat., Nov. 4 - Fri., Nov. 10 - All Day Flash Fiction Contest Aurora - Mon., Nov. 6 All Day Jewels of the Pharaohs: Beadmaking* Windham - Mon., Nov. 6, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Engineer It: Canopic Jar* Windham - Tues., Nov. 7, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. "Ancient" Egyptian Classic Movie* Windham - Tues., Nov. 7, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Pillow Pumpkin Patch Garrettsville - Tues., Nov. 7, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bat Night at the Library* Aurora - Tues., Nov. 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the Spiderwick Chronicles* Garrettsville - Thurs., Nov. 9, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Trivia Night Streetsboro - Thurs., Nov. 9, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Aurora Community Theater Ticket Drawing Aurora - Mon., Nov. 13, Mon., Nov. 20 & Mon., Nov. 27 - All Day Flash Fiction Contest Aurora - Wed., Nov. 15, All Day Hooks & Books* Windham - Wed., Nov. 15, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Great Big Bookathon Streetsboro - Mon., Nov. 20, All Day Dungeons and Dragons* Garrettsville - Tues., Nov. 21, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Great Big Bookathon Streetsboro - Mon., Nov. 27, All Day September October November The Equalizer 3 (action) Denzel Washington returns in the thriller franchise based on the classic TV series of the same name. Guts by Olivia Rodrigo (pop) Guts is the upcoming second studio album by American singersongwriter Olivia Rodrigo. Killers of the Flower Moon (historical) In the 1920s, members of the Osage Native American tribe are murdered after oil is found on their land, and the FBI decides to investigate. Lighthouse by Duff McKagan (mix) The Guns N’ Roses bassist has returned with his third solo LP, "Lighthouse". 8 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (dystopian) Rockstar by Dolly Parton (rock) Dolly Parton's first foray into the rock genre. The Hunger Games are back. Halloween Paper Craft Garrettsville - Tues., Oct. 24, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. "Wings of Fire" Crafts Randolph - Thurs., Oct. 19, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Bionic Sphero and Basic Coding* Garrettsville - Thurs., Oct. 19, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sextortion Awareness and Prevention Streetsboro - Mon., Oct. 23, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Victim Outreach Services: Who, What and Where? Streetsboro - Thurs., Nov. 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Fall Music and Movie Releases
9 BookTok The latest titles on: September October November "One of Us is Back" by Karen M. McManus (mystery) "The Only One Left" by Riley Sagar (suspense, thriller) "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (horror, historical) "Love, Theoretically" by Ali Hazelwood (romance) Holly by Stephen King (horror) Holly Gibney returns to solve the truth behind multiples disappearances in a midwestern town. Evil Eye by Etaf Rum (literary fiction) A striking exploration of the meaning of a fulfilling life and how our past can affect our present. The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (historical fiction) In 1953, a small Minnestoan town is rocked by the murder of its most powerful citizen. A Winter in New York by Josie Silver (romance) A young chef stumbles on a secret family recipe that might lead her to the love, and life, she's been looking for. Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare (fantasy) Two outcasts find themselves at the center of worldaltering change. The Exchange: After The Firm by John Grisham (mystery) New legal thriller that marks the return of Mitch McDeere, the hero of "The Firm." The Future by Naomi Alderman (science fiction) Exploration of the world we have made & where we are going. The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose (mystery) Molly the maid returns for a new mess and mystery. The Edge by David Baldacci (thriller) The second installment to the Travis Devine series. Place a hold on these upcoming titles and more at: www.portagelibrary.org
10 September October November Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey (psychology) Getting happier will be the adventure of a lifetime. Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson (biography) From the author of Steve Jobs comes the story of Elon Musk. Killing the Witches by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (history) Revisit one of the most frightening episodes in American History: the Salem Witch Trials. Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis (business) The story of FTX's spectacular collapse. Making It So: A Memoir by Patrick Stewart (memoir) A memoir from iconic actor and legend Sir Patrick Stewart. Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant (self-help) Illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights. Class: A Memoir by Stephanie Land A memoir about college, hunger, motherhood and life after "Maid". Teacher Loan Library Card Receive a six-week loan period Fine-free status May use your card at any PCDL Branch *Must present proof of current emploment with an accredited educational facility - from pre-school to highschool. Place a hold on these upcoming titles and more at: www.portagelibrary.org 2023 Fall Library Closures Labor Day All PCDL Branches will be closed in observance of the following holidays: Monday, Sept. 4 Staff Training Day Monday, Oct. 9 Veteran's Day Saturday, Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 23
Randolph Book Club Young Adult Book Club Evening Book Club "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Book Clubs for Adult Readers 11 Randolph Book Club Randolph - Tues., Sept. 12, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Windgate Evening Book Club Streetsboro - Tues., Sept. 12, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett September October Afternoon Book Club Streetsboro - Wed., Sept. 13, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. "The Yellow Bird Sings" by Jennifer Rosner Adult Hybrid Book Club Garrettsville - Tues., Sept. 19, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. "On the Rooftop" by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton Inklings Hybrid Book Club Garrettsville - Wed., Sept. 20, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. "The Hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien Windham "READS" Book Club "Murder in an Irish Village" by Carlene O'Connor Windham - Wed., Sept. 26, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Adult Book Club Aurora - Wed., Sept. 27, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. "A History of Wild Places" by Shea Ernshaw Streetsboro - Tues., Oct. 10, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Randolph - Tues., Oct. 10, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. "American Salvage" by Bonnie Jo Campbell Garrettsville Community Read Garrettsville - Tues., Oct. 17, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. "American Salvage" by Bonnie Jo Campbell Afternoon Book Club Streetsboro - Wed., Oct. 18, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. "Wrong Place Wrong Time" by Gillian McAllister Windham "READS" Book Club "The Magic Strings of Frankie Pesto" by Mitch Albom Windham - Tues., Oct. 24, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Adult Book Club Aurora - Wed., Oct. 25, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley Randolph - Wed., Sept. 13, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak Young Adult Book Club Randolph - Wed., Oct. 4, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Read any banned book! Young Adult Book Club Randolph - Wed., Oct. 11, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. "The Davenports" by Krystal Marquis Book Clubs for Young Adult Readers Young Adult Book Club Streetsboro - Tues., Sept. 26, Oct. 31 & Nov. 28 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Free form discussion. No assigned books. Place a hold on these upcoming titles and more at: www.portagelibrary.org
Evening Book Club "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt Streetsboro - Tues., Nov. 14, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book Clubs for Adult Readers Includes a murder and an unlikely friendship. 12 November Inklings Hybrid Book Club Garrettsville - Wed., Nov. 1, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. "TLOR: The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien Adult Hybrid Book Club Garrettsville - Tues., Nov. 14, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of Family and Culture in Crisis" by J.D. Vance Randolph Book Club Randolph - Tues., Nov. 14, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. "The Bullet that Missed" by Richard Osman Afternoon Book Club Streetsboro - Wed., Nov. 15, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. "One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot" by Marianne Cronin Adult Book Club Aurora - Wed., Nov. 22, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. "Clark and Division" by Naomi Hirahara Windham "READS" Book Club "Secrets of the Nile" by Tasha Alexander Windham - Tues., Nov. 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Inklings Hybrid Book Club Garrettsville - Wed., Nov. 29, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. "TLOR: The Two Towers" by J.R.R. Tolkien Place a hold on these upcoming titles and more at: www.portagelibrary.org October September November Foul Heart Huntsman by Chloe Gong (fantasy) The second book in the Foul Lady Fortune duology. Every Star That Falls by Michael Thomas Ford (contemporary) Follows Jeff on his journey after days in a psych hospital. Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks (graphic novel) Can the hockey player learn to keep cool? What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez (historical fiction) Immersive historical fantasy filled with adventure. Where He Can't Find You by Darcy Coates (horror) A chilling legend of a monster no one can escape. Only She Came Back by Margot Harrison (thriller)
13 Events for Adults Sewing Saturday* Windham - Sat., Sept. 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Making Time - Craft Group Streetsboro - Tues., Sept. 5, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Fall Paint Party* Streetsboro - Thurs., Sept. 7, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Trivia Night Streetsboro - Thurs., Sept. 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Seed Bomb Kits Windham - Fri., Sept. 8, All day Garden Series: The Great Journey - Monarchs* Garrettsville - Mon., Sept. 11, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Knit and Crochet Group Aurora - Tues., Sept. 12, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sewing Saturday* Windham - Sat., Sept. 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Hooks & Books* Windham - Wed., Sept. 20, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Pumpkin Decor and Crafts Streetsboro - Sat., Sept. 23, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wooden Pumpkin Craft Aurora - Sat., Sept. 30, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sewing Saturday* Windham - Sat., Sept. 30, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Marvel Mania Garrettsville - Sat., Sept. 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Chair Yoga* Streetsboro - Mon., Oct. 2, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Making Time - Craft Group Streetsboro - Tues., Oct. 3, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Halloween Paint Party* Streetsboro - Thurs., Oct. 5, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Trivia Night Streetsboro - Thurs., Oct. 5, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Knit and Crochet Group Aurora - Tues., Oct. 10, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt Aurora - Thurs. Oct. 12 - Thurs. Oct. 26, All Day Saturday Studio with Sarah - Personal Collage Cards* Windham - Sat., Oct. 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Hooks & Books* Windham - Wed., Oct. 18, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. "Economic Instability" in the Rust Belt Discussion Randolph - Thurs., Oct. 19, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Portage Country Historical Society Photo Presentation Streetsboro - Sat., Oct. 21, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Chair Yoga* Streetsboro - Mon., Oct. 23, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. History of the Rust Belt Through the Eyes of Musicians Presentation Streetsboro - Tues., Oct. 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday Studio with Sarah - Day of the Dead La Catrina and Altar Tins* Windham - Sat., Oct. 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Explore Ancient Egypt Week Windham - Sat., Nov. 4 - Fri., Nov. 10 - All Day Jewels of the Pharaohs: Beadmaking* Windham - Mon., Nov. 6, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. "Ancient" Egyptian Classic Movie* Windham - Tues., Nov. 7, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Bat Night at the Library* Aurora - Tues., Nov. 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Making Time - Craft Group Streetsboro - Tues., Nov. 7, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Holiday Paint Party* Streetsboro - Thurs., Nov. 9, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Trivia Night Streetsboro - Thurs., Nov. 9, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Aurora Community Theater Ticket Drawing Aurora - Mon., Nov. 13, Mon., Nov. 20 & Mon., Nov. 27 - All Day Chair Yoga* Streetsboro - Mon., Nov. 13, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Medicare 101* Aurora - Mon., Nov. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Knit and Crochet Group Aurora - Tues., Nov. 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hooks & Books* Windham - Wed., Nov. 15, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. DIY Chunky Blanket* Garrettsville - Wed., Nov. 15, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Winter Tealight Craft Aurora - Fri. Nov. 17 - Thurs. Nov. 30, All Day Events marked with an *asterisk require registration online at: events.portagelibrary.org/events Tim and Tamia Talk Online Exploitation Streetsboro - Mon., Sept. 11, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Chess Club* Randolph - Tues., Sept. 19, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Internet Safety* Streetsboro - Mon., Sept. 25, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Chess Club* Randolph - Tues., Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sextortion Awareness and Prevention Streetsboro - Mon., Oct. 23, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Chess Club* Randolph - Tues., Nov. 21, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Victim Outreach Services: Who, What and Where? Streetsboro - Thurs., Nov. 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Gale Legal Forms Database that assists users with common legal procedures through access to professional legal material. Novelist K-8 Plus Database about books specfically for younger readers. Find tools to teach with books and engage readers. Chilton Library Database represents the most authoritative car repair information made available to car owners. Featured Free Learning Databases Visit www.portagelibrary.org. Click the Find Information link. Click the All Free Databases link. Select your digital database. 1. 2. 3. 4. Accessing Databases 14 PCDL Board of Trustees Fall 2023 Meetings PRESIDENT Roberta Zuver VICE PRESIDENT Todd Puster SECRETARY Mike Dailey Betty Clapp Ann Bryner Hedington Maria Hydell The Board meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings are open to the public. September 21, Randolph Branch (Township Hall) October 19, Windham Branch November 16, Pierce Streetsboro Branch We are Fine Free!* PCDL is currently fine free on most items. *Items which still accrue daily overdue fines include SearchOhio and OhioLINK materials, Launchpads, and Mobile Hotspots. SearchOhio and OhioLink fine - 50 cents per day, per item. Lost/damaged item - charges depend on cost of the item. Replacement library card - $1.00. All PDCL library materials automatically renew for five (5) renewals. If an item does not renew, patrons will be notified. Items with active holds attached are not eligible for renewal and should be returned. Michelle Russell
15 Aurora Memorial Library 115 East Pioneer Trail Aurora, OH 44202 330-562-6502 Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Garrettsville Library 10482 South Street Garrettsville, OH 44231 330-527-4378 Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Pierce Streetsboro Library 8990 Kirby Lane Streetsboro, OH 44241 330-626-4458 Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Randolph Library 1639 State Route 44 Randolph, OH 44265 330-325-7003 Monday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Windham Library Renaissance Family Center 9005 Wilverne Drive Windham, OH 44288 330-326-3145 Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Outreach Services 10482 South Street Garrettsville, OH 44231 1-800-500-5179 ext. 220 The Library Box NEOMED 4209 State Route 44 Rootstown, OH 44272 1-800-500-5179 ext.220 Mobile Printing Now Available Print directly from a library computer or use your smartphone, tablet, home computer or laptop to send a mobile print request to any of our library branches.* *Wireless printing jobs sent to a specific branch must be picked up at that branch. Other branches are not able to print jobs that have been sent to a different branch. Emails Documents Photos Scan to access wireless printing Thank You! For tuning into our very first quarterly newsletter! We appreciate all that our patrons. Our Winter Newsletter will be released November 1st! From,
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