Learn more about these amazing birds! The Cockatoo Encounter features rescued cockatoos that were abused, neglected, and abandoned. Today they are living their best lives and are educating folks about responsible pet ownership and conservation. Learn and visit with them at the library. Save the Cockatoos was founded by Logan Jimenez to create a network of experts, zookeepers, rescue workers, and cockatoo fans to improve the lives of cockatoos in human care and cockatoos in the wild.  Limited to 150 guests of […]

Join us as we walk along the Portage Hike & Bike Trail picking up trash and litter as we go! We will meet at 535 Cleveland Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266 and walk about 2 miles of the trail. Be sure to bring some water and wear sunscreen and insect repellent. We also recommend that you wear long sleeves and pants and sturdy shoes. Supplies for trash clean up will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own!

Haymaker Farmers' Market is a producers-only marker for the Kent-area producers of local foods and farm crafts, bringing the best food to you every week of the year! Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, cheese, preserves, honey, maple, sweet treats, fresh roasted coffee, body products, food trucks, and much more! Approximately 25-40 vendors each week with an ever changing seasonal mix of products will have something for everyone. We welcome the Ohio Direction Card and offer a $25/week Produce Perks […]

Are you looking for a new furry partner in crime? Are you looking for information on Portage APL's resources and programs? Do you want to help donate and give back to the community? Come to our pet adoption event. Portage APL and library staff will be at Chestnut Hills Park to help animals find new homes and share information on what they do and how you can help. 130 Chestnut Hill Dr, Ravenna, OH 44266 For more information about Portage […]

Come find a bargain in the Mantua-Shalersville area on July 28 and 29 from 9-3:00.  Over 20 homes and businesses are participating.  Pick up a list of participants at the downtown Mantua shops/restaurants or go online.

Shop from local vendors and farmers.  Fresh garlic, roasted coffee beans, chicken and eggs, maple products, baked goods, plants, alpaca products, music and so much more!  Check it out!  You never know what new goodies might appear.  Downtown shops are also open late so wander around town.  See you on the 2nd and 4th Friday in June, July and August!

Haymaker Farmers' Market is a producers-only marker for the Kent-area producers of local foods and farm crafts, bringing the best food to you every week of the year! Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, cheese, preserves, honey, maple, sweet treats, fresh roasted coffee, body products, food trucks, and much more! Approximately 25-40 vendors each week with an ever changing seasonal mix of products will have something for everyone. We welcome the Ohio Direction Card and offer a $25/week Produce Perks […]

Come find a bargain in the Mantua-Shalersville area on July 28 and 29 from 9-3:00.  Over 20 homes and businesses are participating.  Pick up a list of participants at the downtown Mantua shops/restaurants or go online.

All you care to eat for just $8! Menu includes Eggs, Home fried Potatoes, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Pancakes, Sausage Links, Orange juice, and Coffee. 8 am to 11 am The first Saturday of every Month!