Perry County District Library 2024 Events
Please note: for a complete Perry County Ohio District Library 2024 calendar of events, including specific up-to-date dates and times visit the library online at www.pcdl.org or pick up a monthly calendar at your local library location.
Perry County District Library 2024 Events
Please note: for a complete calendar of events, including specific up-to-date dates and times visit the library online at www.pcdl.org or pick up a monthly calendar at your local library locations. Registration is required for most events.
Summer Reading Programs, all ages June 1st through July 20
Storytimes (all locations)
Spring Session begins Week of February 25th (5-week session)
Summer Session begins Week of June 2nd (6-week session)
Fall Session begins Week of September 29th (5-week session)
READ with RUDY
Children can enjoy reading to Rudy (a therapy dog) bi-weekly on Tuesdays at New Lexington and bookmobile stops—dates & times vary and are posted regularly on library website calendar.
Wednesday, April 10, 6 p.m.
RUDY Bingo (kids ages 6-12)…a National Library Week event
Play bingo with RUDY, make crafts and celebrate National Library Week!
Gentle Yoga for Kids (New Lexington location)
Wednesdays, April 3 through May 1, 11 a.m.
This yoga program is for little ones and their parent/caregiver.
Total Solar Eclipse Special Events
*Eclipse glasses available beginning April 1st, while supplies last for PCDL cardholders.
Tuesday, March 26, 6 p.m.
How to Spacewalk with author, Michael J. Rosen
First 50 families will receive a signed copy of this book!
PCDL New Lexington
Monday, April 1, 6 p.m. (one-week countdown to the eclipse!)
Total Solar Eclipse with The Works scientist, Sadie Burger
PCDL New Lexington
Summer Reading Programs for all ages June 1 – July 20
Register between June 1-June 8 to be included in a drawing for Kings Island Tickets!
Summer storytimes
All locations begins the week of June 2nd
Special daytime events
Leaping Lizards (Live Animals) week of June 23rd-all library locations
The Works (interactive science program) week of July 7th-all library locations
Summer Family Night events (held at New Lexington unless otherwise noted)
Tuesday, June 4, 6 p.m.
BLUEY & BINGO Family Night, featuring two favorite canine friends!
Tuesday, June 11, 6 p.m.
MUSH with Karen Land and her dogs Noggin & Chloe. Learn about their adventures in this Iditarod dog mushing presentation.
Tuesday, June 18, 6 p.m.
Wild World Adventure! Live Animal Program!
Tuesday, June 25, 6 p.m.
A Magical Adventure with Rusty the magician
Tuesday, July 2, 6 p.m.
Sprouting Melodies, an interactive music & mindfulness adventure for kids
Tuesday, July 9, 5-7 p.m.
FOAM PARTY Adventure! Prepare for bubbles & fun! Participants will get wet, so please dress appropriately.
Tuesday, July 16, 5 p.m. (at Perry County Fair, Pavilion)
How to be a Dragon Trainer! Dragons come to life in this interactive program great for all ages!
Fall Family Nights to be announced
TWEEN FOODIES Club (ages 9-12)
March 12, 5 p.m. New Lexington-Soup Wars
April 9, 5 p.m. New Lexington-Campfire Classics
September 10, 5 p.m. New Lexington-Tailgating Fun
October 8, 5 p.m. New Lexington-Spooky Treats
November 12, 5 p.m. New Lexington-Thanksgiving Sides
December 10. 5 p.m. New Lexington-Christmas Delights
LEGO Club (ages 9-12) New Lexington, 5 p.m.
March 21, Apirl 18, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
STEAM Saturdays (ages 9-12) New Lexington, 10 a.m.
March 16-Fluffy Rainbow Slime
April 20-Milk Art Flowers
September 21-Greek Engineering
October 19-Balloon Cars
November 16-Paper Cup Anemometer
December 21-Giant Paper Stars
TWEEN Movie Night (ages 9-12) Crooksville, 5 p.m.
April 19-UP
June 21-The LEGO Movie
August 2-Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Tween Crafternoons (ages 9-12) Thornville Branch
March 5-Shamrock Rainbow Mobiles
September 3-Fall Windchimes
October 1-DIY Halloween Lantern Jar
November 5-Pincone Turkeys and Holiday Popup Card
December 3-Pompom penguins wreath
TWEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS (starting week of June 2nd)
Wednesdays, 11-12, branch locations vary-LEGO adventures!
Thursdays, New Lexington, 4 p.m.
June 6-Wildlands Firefighting with Wayne National Forest representative
July 11-Create your own Adventure night!
Fridays, Special Summer Events
June 14-Crafternoon at Thornville Branch, 3-5 pm
June 21-Crooksville Movie Night, 5 pm
June 28-Boat Safety Adventures with Penny Cox Perry Soil & Water 9:30-11:30 Perry County Gun Club
Homeschool Programs (programs held at New Lexington location)
March 6, 1 p.m.-New Lexington
Water Adventures, COSI Connects Learning Kits
May 1, 1 p.m.-New Lexington
Science Fair
September 4, 1 p.m. New Lexington
TBA
October 2, 1 p.m. New Lexington
Thinking Money for Kids
November 6, 1 p.m. New Lexington
Winter Birds (Ohio birds and birdfeeders)
December 4, 1 p.m. New Lexington
Snowball Fight! Catapult Edition
Teen & Adult Programs
Gentle Yoga – New Lexington
Thursdays at 10:30, 8-week sessions
Monday Morning Wellness – Somerset
Mondays at 10:30
Mystery Book Club – Perry County Senior Center
2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm, January – October
Page to Screen Book Club -Somerset
Mondays, Jan-Oct 5:30 p.m.
Hooked on Love Book Club-New Lexington
Mondays, Jan-Oct 5:30 p.m.
Monthly Cricut Club – New Lexington
Dates & Times vary (always at 4 p.m.) Jan-May & Aug-Oct
Dungeons & Dragons – New Lexington
Every other Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
Taylor Swift-The Eras Tour (PCDL Version)—ALL AGES
April 22, 5 p.m.
Spring Adult Bingo-New Lexington
April 24, 5 p.m.
Freshwater Fishing: Author Talk with Stuart Welsh – New Lexington
May 8, 5 p.m.
Adult Winter Reading Program
December 9-January 18
Winter Bingo – New Lexington
December 17, 5 p.m.
Summer Reading Programs (Teen & Adult)
Game Nights (New Lexington): June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24 at 4pm
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Island Adventure! (New Lexington): July 1, 2024 at 4pm
Teen Snack Bingo (New Lexington): June 20, 2024 at 5pm
Tiny Art Contest (All Locations)
Kit pickup: June 17 - June 22
Artwork due: June 24 - June 26
Voting: June 27 - July 13
Winners announced: July 15
Pressed Flower Lanterns (New Lexington): July 3, 2024 at 5pm
Embroidery 101 with the Perry County Homemakers (New Lexington): June 13, 2024 at 5pm
Adventures Close to Home with Kelly Miller, Wayne National Forest (New Lexington): June 5, 2024 at 2pm
Cryptids and the Legends of Ohio with Brian Parsons (New Lexington): June 26, 2024 at 5:30pm
Cricut Crafts (All locations)
Corning - June 3, 2024 at 3pm
Crooksville - June 10, 2024 at 3pm
Junction City - June 17, 2024 at 3pm
New Lexington - July 1, 2024 at 3pm
Somerset - June 24, 2024 at 3pm
Thornville - July 8, 2024 at 3pm
Bookmobile Stops
Schedules released seasonally
Special Holiday Events
Evening with Santa sponsored by Perry County Tribune-DATE TBA
Friday, December 6
New Lexington Christmas Walk
Local Crafters 4-8 p.m. Library Lower Level
Crafts for all ages & Grinch Meet & Greet 3-5 &7-8 Library Main Floor (watch for us in the parade!)
Somerset Small Towne Christmas Saturday, December 7
Stories & Crafts with the Library Elves
Somerset Branch Library, 2-4 p.m., then watch for us in the Parade!
Thornville Holiday Celebration Sunday, December 8
Stories & Crafts with the Library Elves
Thornville Branch Library, 3-5 p.m
