University Hospitals Portage Medical Center is proud to offer a variety of health screenings that are free, family friendly, and offered to the public! Space is limited, please call to register at 330-297-2576 by April 24, 2023. Both pre-registered and walk-up Health screenings offered.

Libraries of all types often rely on strategic plans to guide them into the future. These plans act as a framework for new initiatives, both big and small, and are frequently developed with input from all library stakeholders, from community members to the library leadership and staff. As with most things, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the development of library strategic plans. While many libraries have carried mainstay goals and objectives like community outreach and staff development into their post-pandemic […]

We’re looking to show off our city’s most talented kids ages 5-13 to wrap up our celebration of National Library Week! Magicians, singers, dancers, poets, and others are encouraged to sign up for the Library Talent Show. Audience members of all ages are welcome to join us for a fun night showcasing the area’s talented kids. All children who participate will earn a prize. Click here to register!

A unique community-based book club for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Register online and our librarian, Anne, will contact you with more information. Limited to 8 people. Join us to read books that you get to help choose! This program is designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each month we will spend an hour reading, talking about the chosen book, and completing an activity. Books are not checked out ahead of time but each member will be […]

Expecting? Parent of a newborn? Join us for our first Community Baby Shower for fun and freebies! We're partnering with the Portage County Health District to provide you with the chance to discover all the resources your community has to offer you and your new bundle of joy. Drop in any time from 11-1 to enjoy refreshments, games, and door prizes while collecting information and giveaways from community partners who are here to support you and your growing family. Siblings […]

During this walk we will look at historic photos and learn what life was like in Ravenna in the early 20th century. This walk is approximately 1 mile, and will last about 1 hour. Kevin Gray, Vice President of the Portage County Historical Society, will lead the tour. Tours are weather dependent. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable walking shoes. We'll meet at the front of the library near the Main Street entrance. Limited to 20 participants.