Events
Be a rock star for the evening and bring a group to play Nintendo Wii's "Rock Band" live on stage in front of your friends and adoring fans!
Summer Reading Programs for adults, teens, and children get under way for all seven of PCDL's locations. Register the whole family and enjoy the programs, perks, and prizes associated with this exciting annual series. Want to know more? Contact us.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Crooksville Branch to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Junction City Branch to register.
Join your friends to play the popular video game Dance Dance Revolution and to make some cool picture frames while you're taking a break from gaming.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Somerset Branch to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Thornville Branch to register.
Come and enjoy activities, crafts, refreshments, and more - all based on the popular Camp Rock! Disney movie. Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held at the Church of Christ on Walnut Street in Shawnee - not at the now closed Shawnee Branch.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the New Lexington Library to register.
Tweens (kids ages 8-12) are invited to join Heather Sharb, a certified yoga instructor, and their friends to act out an entertaining story using a variety of yoga exercises. Get some excercise for your mind and your body with this exciting program!
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Jim Hart, a long-time nature and portrait photographer, will be on hand to offer tips to take your photography skills to the next level. Lighting, composition, and practical applications will all be covered. Jim will even be showing some of his own work.
Jim will be giving participants "field assignments" at the end of the program so that they can put to use their newly-acquired skills and display their works at the next program in this two-part series. Participants should bring a camera with them.
Please contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Corning Branch to register.
Winners of the Original Works Poetry Contest will be announced at the Crooksville Branch Library. This presentation coincides with the Crooksville Art Walk - a great event to view works by local artists and craftsman.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Crooksville Branch to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Junction City Branch to register.
Come and express yourself by painting with coffee - a new and interesting way to create works of art.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Families are sure to enjoy this interactive program that allows participants to see and handle live reptiles.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Somerset Library and will be held at the Somerset Elementary Building. Please contact the Somerset Branch for details.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Somerset Branch to register.
Enjoy video games and participate in a cool craft project.
Please contact the Thornville Branch for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Thornville Branch to register.
Enjoy video games and participate in a cool craft project.
Please contact the Somerset Branch for more details and registration information.
There will be fun and excitement galore during this interactive program that allows participants to become part of the story. Candace Mazur-Darman will be orchestrating the activities.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Enjoy video games and participate in a cool craft project.
Please contact the Junction City Branch for more details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the New Lexington Library to register.
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held at the Church of Christ on Walnut Street in Shawnee - not at the now closed Shawnee Branch.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and to register.
Enjoy video games and participate in a cool craft project.
Please contact the Corning Branch for more details and registration information.
Ann Cornell, a maker of custom made baskets, will be on hand to instruct participants in the art of basket weaving. Each participant will leave with a large "cracker basket" that they will have assembled. A popular library program in the past, please join us for this event.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a $15 charge for each participant in this program in order to cover the cost of materials. This amount must be paid at the time of registration. Spots are limited.
Please contact the Junction City Branch for details and registration information.
Tweens (kids ages 8-12) are invited to join Heather Sharb, a certified yoga instructor, and their friends to act out an entertaining story using a variety of yoga exercises. Get some excercise for your mind and your body with this exciting program!
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Please join us for a good movie based on a great book. Popcorn, always a fantastic companion to a movie, will also be provided.
On this night, we will be watching a movie based on Marley and Me by John Grogan.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Corning Branch to register.
Enjoy video games and participate in a cool craft project.
Please contact the Crooksville Branch for more details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Crooksville Branch to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Junction City Branch to register.
Come and compete against your friends while enjoying the popular video game, Singstar! Sticking with the musical theme, participants will also get the chance to construct a craft out of old CDs.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Somerset Branch to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Thornville Branch to register.
Tony West and the Imani Dancers will amaze audience members of all ages with their skill and beautiful dancing. This program had the library hopping last year. Don't miss this one!
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the New Lexington Library to register.
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held at the Church of Christ on Walnut Street in Shawnee - not at the now closed Shawnee Branch.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and to register.
Ann Cornell, a maker of custom made baskets, will be on hand to instruct participants in the art of basket weaving. Each participant will leave with a large "cracker basket" that they will have assembled. A popular library program in the past, please join us for this event.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a $15 charge for each participant in this program in order to cover the cost of materials. This amount must be paid at the time of registration. Spots are limited.
Please contact the Thornville Branch for details and registration information.
Tweens (kids ages 8-12) are invited to join Heather Sharb, a certified yoga instructor, and their friends to act out an entertaining story using a variety of yoga exercises. Get some excercise for your mind and your body with this exciting program!
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Come and join us for the second portion of this two-part series. Jim Hart, a long-time nature and portrait photographer, will be on hand again to present participants' photographs and to offer feedback.
Think of this as a gallery showing of sorts. We will be displaying photographs for all to see as part of a slideshow and even awarding a "top prize" for the most impressive entry - voted on by you, the participants.
Please contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Corning Branch to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Crooksville Branch to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Junction City Branch to register.
Come and enjoy a movie based on one of William Shakespeare's plays, giving some of his classic works a modern twist.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Somerset Branch to register.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Thornville Branch to register.
Dave Lehman will amaze and entertain with his magic tricks - a classic PCDL program sponsored by Century National Bank.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the New Lexington Library to register.
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held at the Church of Christ on Walnut Street in Shawnee - not at the now closed Shawnee Branch.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and to register.
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The Can We Talk? Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 1st at 6:30pm at the New Lexington Library to discuss Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos. Please join us to enjoy great conversation and great literature. |
Tweens (kids ages 8-12) are invited to join Heather Sharb, a certified yoga instructor, and their friends to act out an entertaining story using a variety of yoga exercises. Get some excercise for your mind and your body with this exciting program!
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Corning Branch to register.
ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED - Independence Day (U.S.)
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Crooksville Branch to register.
Dave Lehman will amaze and entertain with his magic tricks - a classic PCDL program sponsored by Century National Bank.
Contact the Crooksville Branch for details and registration information.
Dave Lehman will amaze and entertain with his magic tricks - a classic PCDL program sponsored by Century National Bank.
Contact the Crooksville Branch for details and registration information.
Dave Lehman will amaze and entertain with his magic tricks - a classic PCDL program sponsored by Century National Bank.
Contact the Junction City Branch for details and registration information.
Story time is a 30 to 45 minute program filled with literacy enrichment activities for children. Each program includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts centered around a weekly theme.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to stay with their children during each program, as interaction and assistance are key. Children will have an opportunity to have fun as they interact with others to develop language and literacy skills, as well as social and motor skills.
Contact the Junction City Branch to register.
Come and compete against your friends in a Guitar Hero battle. Also, take a break from rocking and make a cool bracelet out of guitar strings.
Contact the New Lexington Library for details and registration information.

