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Upcoming Events
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a morning of giggles and growing minds at our Fall Preschool Storytime. 

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the library to learn fun facts about native Ohio bat populations and species from the Portage Park District.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the library for bingo, and the chance to win the grand prize.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Let's get together and talk art! Bring your WIP's and hang with friends. Intended for those in grades 7-12. Limited to 10 participants.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selected title is "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafron.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come to the Pierce Streetsboro Library for an evening of fun facts about bats. This program is presented by the Portage Parks. Limited to 50 participants.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Join us for Investing 101 from Bella Marshall from Edward Jones Investments. Learn how to cover the basics & how to start investing for your future.

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join the Aurora Library the third Tuesday of each month with a current knit or crochet project in front of the fireplace.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aurora Memorial Branch
Storytime for children birth-to-2-years old, and their parents or caregivers.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for Storytime at the Pierce Streetsboro Library! Visit the library for stories, flannel boards, music and crafts. Limited to 25 participants.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Join us for stories and more! Our Bookmobile staff will have storytime at the Town Park Lodge every Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Windham Branch
Come with hooks, leave with a book! Check out the Windham Library’s monthly drop-in group crafting sessions for adult crafters. Limited to 12 participants.

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
This month we will discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt.

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Make T-shirt yarn for your own crafts, or make it and then register for our October 19th dog toy or hanging pantry bag program where we'll put the t-shirt yarn to good use! Limited to 15 participants.

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Thu, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
From video games to board games these events for just gaming with your friends.

Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the Randolph Library to learn simple signs and the ASL alphabet.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Windham Branch
Using crafts and projects, we will learn as a group about the subjects you have chosen. Each month the group will discuss ideas and plans for future subjects to be covered.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library!

Fri, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Expect Halloween movies, creepy crafts, and 'bloody' snacks almost every Friday this October.

Fri, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Teens are welcome to watch a spooky movie based on a book! Popcorn and Halloween candy will be provided.

Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Celebrate Sweetest Day with us by playing Bingo with a candy twist. Try not to eat your markers, and you could win a sweet prize. Limited to 20 participants.

Fri, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Windham Branch
Gather with fellow crafters to create functional fabric and yarn based objects with a sustainable twist! Limited to 12 participants.

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come and create crafts with a Halloween theme or take them home and make them there!

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in and craft your own decorative potion bottle! Choose a bottle, potion style, and decorations to create a magical shelf decoration.

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Re-use those old T-shirts by turning T-shirt yarn into a colorful dog toy or a beautiful hanging pantry bag. Register and select your preference. Limited to 10 participants.

Mon, Oct 21, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Love blind boxes? How about a surprise book? Come in and pick up your surprise book box for the month!
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join us for the debut of our new Bookmobile! Stop by for a visit and a storytime at Charleston Township Hall.

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Join us for stories and more! Our Bookmobile staff will have a storytime from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Paris Community Center.

Mon, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Let's get together and talk art! Bring projects and hang with friends. Don't have a project? No problem. We've got supplies! Limited to 15 participants.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a morning of giggles and growing minds at our Fall Preschool Storytime. 

Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Choose your polar fleece fabric and tie knots, and you will create a lovely blanket to use or to share.

Tue, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Learn from Roger Marble how to dig into land records to help trace your family roots. Learn the tricks to glean new insights on your family though the land records at the county courthouse.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Share your scariest dish! Spooky food and frightful fun is on the menu this month. Limited to 10 participants.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Branch
Join us for an informative presentation about the history of Randolph's Cemeteries presented by Randolph Historical Society President Laura Yont.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aurora Memorial Branch
Storytime for children birth-to-2-years old, and their parents or caregivers.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Join us for stories and more! Our Bookmobile staff will have storytime at the Town Park Lodge every Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a discussion of "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join in on a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure built just for tween players! Limited to 10 participants.

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
We'll create terrariums to get you through the winter no-garden-blues! Limited to 20 participants.

Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us to talk about a book, comic, or graphic novel you've enjoyed reading this month! Limited to 10 participants.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Use your artistic abilities to decorate pumpkins. Pumpkins and other art supplies will be provided.

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
The Portage County Park District is coming to tell us fun facts about bats! We will learn about their habitat and how these unique mammals live among us here in Ohio. Limited to 15 participants.

Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
The Friends of the Pierce Streetsboro Library welcome one and all to the Fall Book Sale!

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Struggling with the effects of chronic pain from arthritis? Improve joint mobility, strength, and balance with (mostly) seated exercises, specific to those with arthritis. Limited to 10 participants.

Fri, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Expect Halloween movies, creepy crafts, and 'bloody' snacks almost every Friday this October.

Sat, Oct 26, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
The Friends of the Pierce Streetsboro Library welcome one and all to the Fall Book Sale!

Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library!

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Calling all school-aged kids that love horses and reading! Join to read to therapy mini-horses. We will learn about mini-horses & discover how they help others. Limited to 20 participants.

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Drop in at the Garrettsville Library and make a fun Halloween craft! Children will have an opportunity to make a wooden ornament or scratch-and-color mask, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join us for the debut of our new Bookmobile! Stop by for a visit and a storytime at Charleston Township Hall.

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Join us for stories and more! Our Bookmobile staff will have a storytime from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Paris Community Center.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Visit with us for a special Halloween Storytime! Come dressed up in your favorite costume and sit down for a story and a crafts fun. 

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Fight aliens in a board game, taught by Reference Librarian Jeremy.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for storytime at the Pierce Streetsboro Library. for stories, flannel boards, music and crafts - all with a pumpkin theme! Limited to 20 participants.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Join us for stories and more! Our Bookmobile staff will have storytime at the Town Park Lodge every Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Wed, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Come and create a scary-good masterpiece using splatter paint! Reveal a cat or a pumpkin once your piece is dry. Limited to 10 participants.

Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Inklings Hybrid Book Club at the Garrettsville Library as we dive into adventures with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and more. Limited to 10 participants.

Thu, Oct 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us at the Garrettsville Library in costume for a special storytime followed by a parade! Limited to 25 participants.

Thu, Oct 31, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
From video games to board games these events for just gaming with your friends.

Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us for some Halloween fun! Candy, pizza, and a Halloween movie. Feel free to wear your costumes!

Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Drop into the Garrettsville Library and create fancy paper sugar skulls to celebrate the Day of the Dead!

Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Drop in with your technology questions, and local Waterloo High School students will be on hand to help.

Sat, Nov 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
This community Shred-It event is free to residents! Protect yourself from identity theft and fraud by destroying old personal documents.

Sat, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Do you want to learn how to paint miniature figures, or get some advice painting a model you already own? Learn the tricks of model making and painting miniatures figures.

Sat, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us to learn about the history of Hello Kitty as she turns 50! There will be a short presentation, crafts, and a raffle.

Mon, Nov 04, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Nov 04, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in and pick up a kit to make your own keychain!

Mon, Nov 04, All day
Garrettsville Branch
Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! This book subscription box runs completely in your own time. Plus, you get some cool free stuff! This month's theme is ReWritten.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join us for the debut of our new Bookmobile! Stop by for a visit and a storytime at Charleston Township Hall.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Nov 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Join us for stories and more! Our Bookmobile staff will have a storytime from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Paris Community Center.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
The interactive show dives into the fascinating world of food webs. We will explore the connections between animals and how they all play a vital role in an ecosystem. Limited to 25 participants.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a morning of giggles and growing minds at our Fall Preschool Storytime. 

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the Windham library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Group to explore a variety of titles and genres. Limited to 12 in-person participants or unlimited with Zoom.

Tue, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Learn how to crochet a two colored beanie, just in time for the holiday season!

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Learn how to play chess at the Randolph Library!

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Come learn how to play chess and play with others. This event is intended for grades 3-12. Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for an evening of crafting. All crafts are welcome; if it's portable, you can bring it!

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aurora Memorial Branch
Storytime for children birth-to-2-years old, and their parents or caregivers.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for Storytime at the Pierce Streetsboro Library! Visit the library for stories, flannel boards, music and crafts. Limited to 25 participants.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Join us for stories and more! Our Bookmobile staff will have storytime at the Town Park Lodge every Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Thu, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
From video games to board games these events for just gaming with your friends.

Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come learn about Veteran's Day and make crafts and cards for Veterans. A local historian from the historical society will be here to talk about local veterans.

Thu, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in and play some games! Play the board games provided or bring a handheld game to play.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us to win some cool bingo prizes!

Thu, Nov 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us each month for a spirited discussion of romance titles and the genre in general! Limited to 30 participants.

Fri, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Monthly session to learn and practice the SoulCollage® method of creating and reading personal oracle cards with a trained facilitator. Limited to 12 participants.

Sat, Nov 09, 9:00am - 11:00am
Garrettsville Branch
Drop in and celebrate and honor our veterans with coffee, juice and donuts. Craft a thank you for your own veteran you wish to thank!

Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library!

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Calling all school-aged kids that love horses and reading! Join to read to therapy mini-horses. We will learn about mini-horses & discover how they help others. Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Nov 11, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join us for the debut of our new Bookmobile! Stop by for a visit and a storytime at Charleston Township Hall.

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Nov 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Drop in with your technology questions, and local Garrettsville high school students will be on hand to help. All tech can be covered - computers, phones, apps, software, and more!

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Let's get together and talk art! Bring your WIP's and hang with friends. Intended for those in grades 7-12. Limited to 10 participants.

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Discussion of "True Crime Addict by James Renner." This true crime story is about the author's investigation of the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray.

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Branch
Copies of the book are available at the Circulation, bring your own opinions to the discussion.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a discussion of "The Only One Left" by Riley Sager.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for Storytime at the Pierce Streetsboro Library! Visit the library for stories, flannel boards, music and crafts. Limited to 25 participants.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for songs and a story for baby and caregiver!

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Join us for a lively discussion. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk.

Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Portage Parks! Holly Stoneberg from the Portage Parks District will discuss the Hopewell Culture and Towner's Woods.

Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
The Afternoon Book Club will talk about "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom.

Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Inklings Hybrid Book Club at the Garrettsville Library as we dive into adventures with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and more. Limited to 10 participants.

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Homeschool families are welcome to share ideas and suggest what you would like the library to do for you.

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
The Pierce Streetsboro Library welcomes homeschool families to join us for our Homeschool Hangout, an informational session where we share ideas and suggestions.

Thu, Nov 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
From video games to board games these events for just gaming with your friends.

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