Portage County District Library (PCDL)

Stop by and tell library staff how to make the library better for you! Any and all ideas are welcome. Snacks are provided. Limited to 20 participants. Meet with the YA Librarian to discuss any and all aspects of ways to improve the teen library experience. Any and all ideas are welcome and appreciated! Members of the Teen Advisory Board will get volunteer hours equal to the meeting length. This event is intended for ages 13-18.

Compete against your friends to win a cozy gift set in this delicious competition! This event is for ages 11-18. Limited to 25 participants. Registration is required. Each participant will be given two cookies as well as various icing colors and sprinkles. All participants and some library staff will vote for the winner. Gluten free options will be available.

Calling all believers! Mrs. Claus is taking a break from the North Pole to visit our library & spread holiday cheer! This event is intended for ages 0 to 10.

Not sure how make those hard to wrap gifts look presentable? We'll teach gift wrapping techniques and hacks in this 2-hour wrapping program. Limited to 12 participants. This is an adult event, and registration is required. If you bring your two most challenging gifts and a willing spirit to learn, we will bring the supplies. No more than 2 gifts per person, please.

Don't worry about being shhh'd during this movie! Join us for fun and food as we interact with this holiday favorite. Prop kits provided. Limited to 30 participants. We will be showing the movie "Home Alone". You will get a script and prop kit to interact with the movie throughout. You can can Scream, Dance, and Snack along with the classic scenes from the movie! Pizza and light refreshments will be provided (and there are some snacks in your kit). […]

Get ready to start your journey after learning to find and trace your family's roots efficiently! Learn genealogy techniques with Roger Marble. Our presenter, Roger Marble has been researching his "roots" since 1992. He has served on the Board of Trustees of The Ohio Genealogical Society, the largest state society in the country. Recently he was the president and webmaster of the Hudson chapter of OGS. Additionally, he has delivered genealogical classes at local, state, and national level conferences across […]

Join us for an all-day reading marathon event. It starts at 11 AM but drop in anytime you want! Grab a book or bring your own and enjoy snacks while you lounge and read. Help us set our 1st record! Perfect for ages 14-18.