Events calendar

From Native American transportation routes to historic train lines, the Portage Hike and Bike Trail has a fascinating history. Come walk and learn from the Portage County Historical Society and Reed Memorial Library along this path that now connects schools, businesses, and parks with downtowns and neighborhoods from Ravenna to Kent and beyond. This hike will walk the trail east of Cleveland Road. Parking at the trailhead on Cleveland Road. Hike is approximately 1 and a half miles. Please register for […]

Join our gardening group at the Garrettsville Library to discuss seed starting, soil, garden planning, pollination, weeding, and many more topics throughout the spring and summer. Limited to 30 participants. This is a regular monthly event for anyone with a love for or a desire to learn about gardening. Beginners or experts welcome. Some months may include guest speakers. Registration required.

🐰📚 Join us for Story Time with Bunnies at Party at the Barn! 📚🐰 📖 Storytime with Bunnies: Gather 'round as we read an enchanting tale surrounded by adorable real-life bunnies! 🐇 Pre-story bunny activities: Hop into fun with our furry friends before diving into the story! 🥬 Treat time: Feed the bunnies some yummy lettuce and watch them nibble away with delight! 🤗 Petting zoo included: Get up close and personal with our cuddly critters for some extra fluffy […]

Join us at the Garrettsville Library each month for a spirited discussion of romance titles and the genre in general. This month we will be discussing "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez. For adults. Limited to 30 participants. A limited supply of copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk, or you can read the eBook through Libby and hoopla. For those unable to attend in-person, a Zoom option is available with registration. Ages 18 and up, […]

Learn about the importance of butterflies and pollinators at the Garrettsville Library. Create a seed bomb to take home and spread flowers chosen to enrich butterfly habitats. Limited to 15 participants. This program is intended for school-age children.

Drop in at the Garrettsville Library with your technology questions, and local Garrettsville High School students will be on hand to help. Limited to 20 participants per session. All tech can be covered - computers, phones, apps, software, and more! This event is intended for all ages.

Meat cooked low and slow over a fire is an American tradition. Join us at the Garrettsville Library to learn about the science behind what tastes so good. Limited to 25 participants. Great barbecue is an art, but there is a lot of science to it as well. Guest presenter: Ed Maurer.

Leadership Portage County & Portage Park District is bringing together FREE family-friendly activities, light food, and community partners for one great day at the lake! Walk with naturalists, enjoy some hot dogs and Daisy Pops cake pops, or write a poem with the KSU Wick Poetry Center’s Traveling Stanzas Makerspace, and more! Event is free; registration by car is required.

What's better than books and gardening? Meet one Thursday a month at the Aurora Library, with speakers from many NE Ohio organizations covering a variety of topics. Limited to 25 participants.

Interested in supporting the PCDL mission to make the Windham Branch a vital community resource? Consider becoming a Friend! Friends of the Library meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Hangar Room of the Renaissance Family Center of Windham (9005 Wilverne Drive, Windham, OH 44288). Meetings are open to the public and subject to change.