Perry County District Library News | 2023
Perry County District Library 2023 Events
Please note: for a complete Perry County Ohio District Library 2023 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 2023 Events
Storytimes (all locations)
Winter Session begins Week of January 8th (5-week session)
Spring Session begins Week of March 5th (5-week session)
Summer Session begins Week of June 4th (6-week session)
Fall Session begins Week of October 1st (5-week session)
READ with RUDY
First Wednesday of each month 4-5 p.m. at Corning Branch Library
Children can enjoy reading to Rudy (a therapy dog).
*Additional dates and times for 2023 coming soon!
Mommy & Me Yoga (New Lexington location)
Wednesdays, April 12 through May 10, 11 a.m.
This yoga program is for little ones and their parent/caregiver.
Family Events-all ages (New Lexington location, unless otherwise noted)
Tuesday, March 28, 6 p.m.
Hop into Spring! Meet & Greet with your favorite springtime BUNNY!
Tuesday, April 25, 6 p.m.
Cincinnati Children’s Theatre presents Cinderella Wore Boots!
Tuesday, June 6, 6 p.m.
The Columbus Zoo!
Tuesday, June 13, 6 p.m.
Super Friends Family Night, featuring a favorite super hero, marvel adventure and more!
Tuesday, June 20, 6 p.m.
Leaping Lizards! Live reptile program
Tuesday, June 27, 6 p.m.
Wands at the Ready! A magical performance in the Harry Potter Universe!
Tuesday, July 11, 6 p.m.
Science Heroes with Talewise, an interactive science extravaganza!
Tuesday, July 18, 5 p.m. (at Perry County Fair, Pavilion)
Dinosaur Dimensions! Dinosaurs come to life in this interactive program great for all ages!
Fall Family Nights TBA
TWEEN programs (ages 9-12)
January 24, 4 p.m.
Crocheting, Part 1
January 31, 4 p.m.
Crocheting, Part 2
February 14, 4 p.m.
We Love Candy! Candy Making for Tweens
March 14, 4 p.m.
Tween No-Sew T-Shirt Totes
April 11, 4 p.m.
Tween program TBA
Summer Tween Programs begin week of June 4 (all locations, dates & times TBA)
Fall & Winter Tween Programs TBA
Homeschool Programs (programs held at New Lexington location)
Wednesday, February 1, 1 p.m.
Discovering Dinosaurs! Like paleontologists, we will discover facts about dinosaurs as we study fossils and create our own using STEM kits donated by COSI.
Wednesday, March 1, 1 p.m.
Leaf Litter Critters with Perry County Park District’s Naturalist, Jessie Bennett
Wednesday, April 5, 1 p.m.
Homeschool program TBA
Wednesday, May 3, 1 p.m.
Homeschool Student Science Fair
Teen & Adult Programs
Gentle Yoga – New Lexington
Thursdays at 10:30, 8-week sessions
Gentle Yoga – Somerset
2nd & 4th Mondays at 10:30
Mystery Book Club – Perry County Senior Center
2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm, January – October
Decluttering using the FIND Method with Central State University – New Lexington
January 11, 25 & February 1, 8 at 3:00
Crafternoon – New Lexington
2nd Thursday of the month at 3:00, January – October
Stress Management with Central State University – Somerset
January 13, 20, 27 & February 3 at 10:30
Dungeons & Dragons – New Lexington
3rd week of the month at 4:30
Card Club – Somerset
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 1:00, March – December
Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom with Kevin Wood – New Lexington
March 23, 2023 at 5:30
Springtime Bingo – New Lexington
April 19, 2023 at 5:30
Fall Bingo – New Lexington
September 27, 2023 at 5:30
Winter Reading Program for Adults – All locations
December 4, 2023 – January 13, 2024
Holiday Bingo – New Lexington
December 13, 2023 at 5:30
Summer Reading Programs (Teen & Adult)
Writing Your Life Story with Central State University – New Lexington
Thursdays, June 1 – July 20 (eight-week session) at 5:30
Self-Care for Teens – Somerset
June 12, 2023 at 2:00
Self-Care for Teens – New Lexington
June 26, 2023 at 2:00
Wreck This Journal – New Lexington
June 14, 2023 at 5:00
Mini Art Contest Drop In & Create – All locations
June 19 – June 24
Bullet Journaling – New Lexington
June 28, 2023 at 5:00
Summer Bingo – New Lexington
July 12, 2023 at 5:00
Bookmobile Stops
Schedules released seasonally
Winter Schedule (through February 25)
Tuesdays
Weeks 1 & 3
January 3, 17 & 31; February 14
Six-Mile Turn 4:20-5:05pm
Portersville 5:20-6:05pm
Weeks 2 & 4
January 10 & 24; February 7 & 21
Mount Perry 4:10-4:55pm
Glenford 5:10-5:55pm
Wednesdays
Weeks 1 & 3
January 4 & 18: February 1 & 15
New Reading 4:00-4:45pm
Heron Bay 5:05-5:50pm
Weeks 2 & 4
January 11 & 25; February 8 & 22
Redfield/Saltillo 4:10-4:55pm
Shawnee 5:25-6:10pm
Thursdays
Weeks 1 & 3
January 5 & 19; February 2 & 16
Moxahala 4:15-5:00pm
Hemlock 5:20-6:05pm
Weeks 2 & 4
January 12 & 26; February 9 & 23
Drakes 4:00-4:45 pm
Maxville 5:15-6:00pm
Special Holiday Events
Thursday, November 30, 5 p.m. (New Lexington)
Evening with Santa sponsored by Perry County Tribune
Friday, December 1
New Lexington Christmas Walk
Local Crafters 12-7:30 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!)
Saturday, December 2
Somerset Small Towne Christmas: Stories & Crafts with the Library Elves
Somerset Branch Library, 2-4 p.m., then watch for us in the Parade!
Sunday, December 3
Thornville Holiday Celebration
Stories & Crafts with the Library Elves
Thornville Branch Library, 3-5 p.m., then watch for us in the parade!
