LIBRARY PROGRAMS 2025 September through December 2025 WHAT’S HAPPENING www.mypcdl.org 419-523-3747 Ext 3 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 Keep In Touch With Us
Book Discussions & Programs 2 Programs 3 Painting Classes 4 Technology & Learning 9 Library Locations & Hours Library Closures Labor Day Monday, September 1 Columbus Day Monday, October 13 Columbus Grove 317 N Main St Mondays & Tuesdays 10 am - 6 pm Thursdays 1 pm - 7 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Continental 301 S 6th St Mondays 1 pm - 7 pm Wed. & Thurs. 10 am - 6 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Fort Jennings 655 N Water St Tuesdays 10 am - 6 pm Thursdays 1 pm - 7 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Kalida-Union Twp 301 N 3rd St Mondays & Tuesdays 10 am - 6 pm Thursdays 1 pm - 7 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Leipsic Edwards-Gamper Memorial 305 W Main St Tuesdays 1 pm - 7 pm Wed. & Thurs. 10 am - 6 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Ottawa 136 Putnam Parkway Mon. - Thurs. 10 am - 7 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Ottoville-Monterey Twp 150 Park Dr Mondays 1 pm - 7 pm Wednesdays 10 am - 6 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Pandora-Riley 304 Hilty Dr Mondays 1 pm - 7 pm Tues. & Wed. 10 am - 6 pm Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm Welcome to the Putnam County District Library We are thrilled to unveil our fall-winter lineup, featuring favorites along with new programs. Most programs are free however, some require registration. To register for a program the library uses www.mypcdl.org/events. You can also view programs listed on the library website mypcdl.org or scan this QR code using your device’s camera to access more info. Table Contents of Adult Teen General or Special Interest Events 5 1 Kids and Family Story Times 6 Events 7 Activities & Kits 8 Technology & Learning 9 Reading Challenge 9 Friends Christmas Tree Festival 9 Calendar Calendar of Events 10-13 Support Sponsorship 14 Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27 Christmas Wed. - Thurs., December 24 & 25 Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11 (Staff In-Service) (close @ 4:00 pm Wed., Nov. 26) (close @ 4:00 pm Wed., Dec. 31)
Mon., November 3 Ottawa 5:30 pm Thurs., November 6 Fort Jennings 5:30 pm Adult Programs Book Discussions Mon., September 8 Ottawa 5:30 pm Thurs., September 11 Fort Jennings 5:30 pm The Personal Librarian Written by Marie Benedict The Library’s Book Discussions are held at the Ottawa and Fort Jennings Locations. No advance sign-up is necessary! If you have questions, please contact Corey 419-523-3747 ext. 214 or cdeepe@seolibraries.org Mon., October 6 Ottawa 5:30 pm Thurs., October 9 Fort Jennings 5:30 pm A Spool of Blue Thread Written by Anne Tyler 2 Dewy: the Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World Written by Vicki Myron Mon., December 1 Ottawa 5:30 pm Thurs., December 4 Fort Jennings 5:30 pm Mr. Dickens and His Carol Written by Samantha Silva Sourdough Starter Classes at these Locations during September: Tues. Sept. 9, 5:00 pm at Fort Jennings Tues. Sept. 16, 5:00 pm at Leipsic Mon. Sept. 22, 5:00 pm at Columbus Grove Wed. Sept. 24, 5:30 pm at Ottawa Mon. Sept 29, 5:00 pm at Kalida Healthy Living for the Brain and Body with the Alzheimer’s Association Tues., Sept. 23, 5:00 pm at Pandora Location September September
Personized Engraved Ornaments with Sammi Gable Mon., December 8, 5:30 pm at Ottawa Location Thurs., December 18, 5:30 pm at Columbus Grove Location Pumpkin Book Page Craft Mon., Oct. 20, 5:30 pm at Ottoville Location Tues., Oct. 21, 5:00 pm at Columbus Grove Location Alzheimer’s Trivia with the Alzheimer’s Association Mon., Nov. 10, 5:30 pm at Continental Location Wed., Nov. 12, 5:30 pm at Ottawa Location Meet and Greet with Ohio Author, Abbey Easton Wed., November 5, 5:30 pm at Ottawa Location Join us for an exciting event with Abbey Easton! She will have books available for purchase and signing, followed by a Q&A session. Refreshments will be provided. Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia with the Alzheimer’s Association Thurs., Oct. 2, 5:30 pm at Fort Jennings Tues., Oct. 14, 5:30 pm at Leipsic Thurs., Oct. 23, 5:30 pm at Kalida Location 3 Most adult programs are free and do not require advance registration unless specified. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to Corey at 419-523-3747 ext. 214 or via email at cdeepe@seolibraries.org. Additional Adult Programs October October November November December December Ohio Ghost Hunters Presentation Saturday, Oct. 18, 12:00 noon at Ottawa Location Join us for an exciting presentation with Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits (O.R.B.S.) to learn about their experiences and stories with ghost hunting. Card Game Time with Friends at the Leipsic Location Thursday Afternoon @ 3:00 pm Hand & Foot a rummy card game September 25 | October 30 Early History of Continental Mon., Oct. 20, 5:30 pm at Continental Location Learn about people & places in Continental 1880-1920 presented by Kelly Schroeder Genealogy 101 Thurs., Nov. 13, 5:30 pm at Fort Jennings Location Learn about common resources, research techniques, and organizational tools in genealogy presented by Kelly Schroeder
Painting Classes Watercolor painting classes for All Ages OR Ages 16+. REGISTER via www.mypcdl.org/events. $10.00 Fee per person includes all supplies, size 8x10. 4 PTC Wed., 9/10 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 16+ PTM Mon., 9/15 3:30-5:30 pm All Ages PTM Wed., 9/17 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 16+ Watercolor classes take place at the Ottawa ( PTM ) or Continental ( PTC ) Location Watercolor Painting with Jeanne Crumrine Be sure to check out the featured paintings at the library or visit www.mypcdl.org. Acrylic Painting with Hannah Warwick of the Bluffton Art Company Acrylic painting classes for Ages 16+. REGISTER via www.mypcdl.org/events. $15.00 Fee per person includes all supplies, size 11x14. All acrylic classes take place at the Pandora-Riley Location Tues., 9/30 5:00 pm Ages 16+ Tues., 11/18 5:00 pm Ages 16+ Registration opens for all classes the first of each month PTC Wed., 10/8 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 16+ PTM Wed., 10/15 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 16+ PTM Mon., 10/27 3:30-5:30 pm All Ages PTC Wed., 12/10 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 16+ PTM Mon., 12/15 3:30-5:30 pm All Ages PTM Wed., 12/17 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 16+ PTC Wed., 11/12 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 16+ PTM Mon., 11/17 3:30-5:30 pm All Ages PTM Wed., 11/19 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 16+ Tues., 10/28 5:00 pm Ages 16+ Tues., 12/16 5:00 pm Ages 16+
Teen Tuesday Events teentober september Game Day & Pizza Rolls Pancake-anator Crafts: Chenille Stem Art & Ramen Noodles Movie: Holes Breakout & Nachos Teens join in the fun! All events are held on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm at the Ottawa Location. No advance sign-up is necessary! If you have questions, please contact Valerie 419-523-3747 ext. 217 or vlaukhuf@seolibraries.org november december 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 5 PG Warner Bros. PG Walt Disney Pictures PG Twentieth Century Fox Game Day & Pizza Rolls Haunted Houses to Eat Movie: Corpse Bride Bean Monsters & Ramen Noodles Game Day & Pizza Rolls CLOSED VETERANS DAY Tree Ornaments & Ramen Noodles Movie: Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs Holiday Party Game Day & Pizza Rolls Craft: Make a Holiday Gift Movie: Home Alone Breakout & Nachos PG Twentieth Century Fox (October) Bring $1 gift you bought, made, or regifted
Mondays at 10:00 am Columbus Grove | Kalida Tuesdays at 10:00 am Fort Jennings | Pandora Tuesdays at 6:00 pm Ottawa join us for family fun 2nd tuesday Wednesdays at 10:00 am Ottawa | Ottoville Thursdays at 10:00 am continental | Leipsic Mondays at 10:00 am Tuesdays at 10:00 am Tuesdays at 6:00 pm join us for family fun 2nd tuesday Wednesdays at 10:00 am Thursdays at 10:00 am PUTNAM COUNTY District Library play dough play days Costume fun 1st Week of Each Month at All Locations Story Times Wear Your Favorite Friendly Costume to Story Time 6 September 2 to November 20 September 2 to November 20 && Themed Themed Following Story Times at All Locations September 2-4 | October 6-9 | November 3-6 October 27-30
FUN Join us for Family Fun Events! No advance sign-up is necessary unless stated! If you have questions, please contact Valerie 419-523-3747 ext. 217 or vlaukhuf@seolibraries.org 14 28 Dinovember Salsa Party 6 17 KIDS PAGE October November December Fire Prevention with Ottawa Fire Dept. Thurs. 6:00 pm Columbus Grove 10 Mon. 6:00 pm Pandora Holiday Celebration Tues. Ottawa Location: 10:00 am Lima Symphony Orchestra Story Time 3:30 pm 2 Street Dulcimer nd 5:00 pm Pictures with Santa 5:30 pm Polar Express Interactive Movie 9 September 7 Teddy Bear Picinic: Tues. 6:00 pm Ottawa Location Thurs. 6:00 pm Fort Jennings Location Tues. 11:00 am Pandora Location 9 11 30 Bring your teddy bear or stuffie Tues. 6:00 pm Ottawa Location Tues. 6:00 pm Ottawa Location Friendly Faces Trick or Treat Party with Dory the Dinosaur (all Ages) (bring your own camera) event times listed below Mon. 6:00 pm Continental
8 Interactive FAMILY Movie Kits Each Kit may contain: A bag of microwave popcorn to share. A script to use to follow along with the movie. Props to use with the script make the movie more fun. Please note: The movie itself is not part of the kit. If you require a DVD of the film, we have reserved copies available at the circulation desk. Patrons must be 18 or older to check out movies. September October December November Art Hub Story Walks Scavenger Hunts Kindergarten to Grade 5. Get creative at the Ottawa location through various art activities each Thursday at 6:00 pm. Monthly scavenger hunts. Visit any location and find items together and receive a special gift, available while supplies last. Enjoy a story walk at the Continental, Fort Jennings or Ottoville Locations Saturday Make it Take it Craft Days Get creative at the library or home with monthly drop in craft days. Make it take it: Sept. 27 | Oct. 25 | Nov. 22 | Dec. 27
Technology programs supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. General or Special Interest Tech Assistance for Individuals in Need of Help with Smartphones, Tablets, iPads, and more. Schedule a 30 or 60-minute session today. Contact for Available Times: Columbus Grove Location ... 419-659-2355 Continental Location ............ 419-596-3727 Fort Jennings Location ........ 419-286-2351 Kalida Location .................... 419-532-2129 Ottawa Location .................. 419-523-3747 ext. 3 Ottoville Location ................. 419-453-2111 Sept. 22 1:30 pm Ottawa Location Brushing Scams Oct. 20 1:30 pm Ottawa Location Hospice Fraud Nov. 5 1:30 pm Continental Location QR Codes and You During the month of OCTOBER read to be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card! Simply scan the QR code using your device’s camera to access more information. Tech Tutorials Accessible on Facebook and YouTube, scan QR code for more information. Cosponsored by Council on Aging Inc. RSVP needed 419-523-4121 TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING Friends of the Library Christmas Tree Festival Friends of the Library Christmas Tree Festival NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 31 Stop by the Ottawa Library Location and admire the Christmas Trees on display during library hours 9 ONE-ON-ONE FREE TECH HELP Online Tech Tutorials LIVE & In Person Tech Programs: JOIN THE FALL READING CHALLENGE! READING CHALLENGE! One winner will be chosen per age group! Birth to 2 | Ages 3 to 5 | Ages 6 to 11 Teen 12 to 17 | Adult 18+ One winner will be chosen per age group! Birth to 2 Ages 3 to 5 Ages 6 to 11 Teen 12 to 17 Adult 18+ Enter https://mypcdl.beanstack.org Enter https://mypcdl.beanstack.org OCTOBER OCTOBER
All 8 Locations Closed Labor Day PTF | PTP 10 AM ST PTF | PTP 11 AM Play Dough PTM 5:00 PM Teen Game Day PTM 6:00 PM ST PTM | PTO 10 AM ST PTM | PTO 11 AM Play Dough PTC | PTL 10 AM ST PTC | PTL 11 AM Play Dough PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTG | PTK 10 AM ST PTM 5:30 PM Book Discussion PTF | PTP 10 AM ST PTM 5:00 PM Pancake-anator PTF 5:00 PM Sourdough Class PTM 6 PM FF Teddy Bear Picnic PTM | PTO 10 AM ST PTC 1:00 PM Painting Class PTC | PTL 10 AM ST PTF 5:30 PM Book Discussion PTF 6 PM FF Teddy Bear Picnic PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTG | PTK 10 AM ST PTM 3:30 Painting Class PTF | PTP 10 AM ST PTM 5:00 PM Chenille Stem Art PTL 5:00 PM Sourdough Class PTM 6:00 PM ST PTM | PTO 10 AM ST PTM 5:30 PM Painting Class PTC | PTL 10 AM ST PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTG | PTK 10 AM ST PTM 1:30 PM Tech Brushing Scams RSVP 419-523-4121 PTG 5:00 PM Sourdough Class PTF | PTP 10 AM ST PTP 5:00 PM Alzheimer’s Program PTM 5:00 PM Teen Movie Time PTM 6:00 PM ST PTM | PTO 10 AM ST PTM 5:30 PM Sourdough Class PTC | PTL 10 AM ST PTL 3:00 PM Play Cards PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub Drop-In Make it Take It Crafts PTG | PTK 10 AM ST PTK 5:00 PM Sourdough Class PTF | PTP 10 AM ST PTP 11 AM FF Teddy Bear Picnic PTP 5:00 Painting Class PTM 5 PM Breakout & Nachos PTM 6:00 PM ST Wednesday Thursday Fri Saturday Kids & Family PTG Columbus Grove PTL Leipsic PTC Continental PTM Ottawa PTF Fort Jennings PTO Ottoville PTK Kalida PTP Pandora Locations: FF Family Fun ST Storytime Codes: All Ages Adult Teen Register Additional September Programs: Interactive Movie Kits will be available at all locations Story Walks at PTC, PTF or PTO Scavenger Hunts will be available at all locations 11 12 September 2025 Sun Monday Tuesday 1 6 13 20 27 14 21 28 8 15 22 29 9 16 23 30 10 17 24 18 25 19 26 10 CLOSED SUNDAY CLOSED FRIDAY 2 3 4 Sept. is National Library Card Sign Up Month! Sept. is National Library Card Sign Up Month!
PTM | PTO 10:00 AM ST PTC | PTL 10:00 AM ST PTF 5:30 PM Alzheimer’s PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTG | PTK 10:00 AM ST PTG | PTK 11:00 AM Play Dough PTM 5:30 PM Book Discussion PTF | PTP 10:00 AM ST PTF | PTP 11 AM Play Dough PTM 5:00 PM Teen Game Day PTM 6:00 PM ST PTM | PTO 10 AM ST PTM | PTO 11 AM Play Dough PTC 1:00 PM Painting Class PTC | PTL 10:00 AM ST PTC | PTL 11 AM Play Dough PTF 5:30 PM Book Discussion PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub All 8 Locations Closed Columbus Day PTF or PTP 10:00 AM ST PTM 5 PM Haunted House to Eat PTM 6:00 PM FF Fire Dept PTL 5:30 PM Understanding Alzheimer’s PTM or PTO 10:00 AM ST PTM 5:30 PM Painting Class PTC | PTL 10:00 AM ST PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTM 12:00 Noon Ohio Ghost Hunter’s Presentation PTG | PTK 10:00 AM ST PTM 1:30 PM Tech Hospice Fraud RSVP 419-523-4121 PTO 5:30 PM Pumpkin Book Page Craft PTC 5:30 PM Early History of Continental PTF or PTP 10:00 AM ST PTM 5:00 PM Teen Movie Time PTG 5:00 PM Pumpkin Book Page Craft PTM 6:00 PM ST PTM or PTO 10:00 AM ST PTC or PTL 10:00 AM ST PTK 5:30 PM Understanding Alzheimer’s PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub Drop-In Make it Take It Crafts PTG | PTK 10:00 AM ST and wear Friendly Costumes PTM 3:30 PM Painting Class PTF | PTP 10:00 AM ST and wear Friendly Costumes PTP 5:00 PM Painting Class PTM 5:00 PM Bean Monsters PTM 6:00 PM FF Friendly Faces Trick or Treat PTM | PTO 10:00 AM ST and wear Friendly Costumes PTC | PTL 10:00 AM ST and wear Friendly Costumes PTL 3:00 PM Play Cards PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub Kids & Family PTG Columbus Grove PTL Leipsic PTC Continental PTM Ottawa PTF Fort Jennings PTO Ottoville PTK Kalida PTP Pandora Locations: FF Family Fun ST Storytime Codes: All Ages Adult Teen Register Additional October Programs: Summer Story Walks at PTC, PTF, or PTO Scavenger Hunts at all locations Interactive Movie Kits at all locations Wednesday Thursday Fri Saturday October 2025 Sun Monday Tuesday CLOSED SUNDAY 4 11 18 25 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 8 15 22 9 16 23 17 24 11 1 2 CLOSED FRIDAY 28 29 30 31 JOIN THE FALL READING CHALLENGE!
PTG or PTK 10:00 AM ST PTG & PTK 11:00 AM Play Dough PTM 5:30 PM Book Discussion PTF or PTP 10 AM ST PTF or PTP 11:00 AM Play Dough PTM 5:00 PM Teen Game Day PTM 6:00 PM ST PTM or PTO 10:00 AM ST PTM or PTO 11:00 AM Play Dough PTC 1:30 PM QR Codes RSVP Council on Aging 419-523-4121 PTM 5:30 PM Meet & Greet with Author, Abbey Easton PTC or PTL 10:00 AM ST PTC or PTL 11:00 AM Play Dough PTF 5:30 PM Book Discussion PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTG 6:00 PM FF Dinovember Salsa Party with Dory Dino PTG or PTK 10:00 AM ST PTC 5:30 PM Alzheimer’s Trivia PTP 6:00 PM FF Dinovember Salsa Party with Dory Dino All 8 Locations Closed Veterans Day (Staff In Service Day) PTM or PTO 10:00 AM ST PTC 1:00 PM Painting Class PTM 5:30 PM Alzheimer’s Trivia PTC or PTL 10:00 AM ST PTF 5:30 PM Genealogy 101 PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTG or PTK 10:00 AM ST PTM 3:30 PM Painting Class PTC 6:00 PM FF Dinovember Salsa Party with Dory Dino PTF or PTP 10 AM ST PTP 5:00 PM Make Teen Tree Ornaments PTP 5:00 PM Painting Class PTM 6:00 PM ST PTM or PTO 10:00 AM ST PTM 5:30 PM Painting Class PTC or PTL 10:00 AM ST PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub Drop-In Make it Take It Crafts PTM 5:00 PM Teen Movie Time All 8 Locations will be Closing at 4:00 pm All 8 Locations Closed Thanksgiving Kids & Family PTG Columbus Grove PTL Leipsic PTC Continental PTM Ottawa PTF Fort Jennings PTO Ottoville PTK Kalida PTP Pandora Locations: FF Family Fun ST Storytime Codes: All Ages Adult Teen Register Wednesday Thursday Fri Saturday November 2025 Sun Monday Tuesday 8 15 21 9 16 3 10 17 4 11 18 5 12 19 6 13 20 14 24 23 22 12 1 25 26 27 Additional November Programs: Summer Story Walks at PTC, PTF, or PTO Scavenger Hunts at all locations Interactive Movie Kits at all locations CLOSED SUNDAY CLOSED FRIDAY 29 30 28
PTM 5:30 PM Book Discussion PTM 5:00 PM Teen Holiday Party Bring $1 Gift bought, made, or regifted PTF 5:30 PM Book Discussion PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTM 5:30 PM Make and Take a Personalized Ornament HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN CELEBRATION! PTM 10 AM Lima Symphony Orchestra ST PTM 3:30 PM 2 Street Dulcimers nd PTM 5:00 PM Pictures with Santa PTM 5:30 PM Interactive Movie Time PTM 5:00 PM Teen Game Day PTC 1:00 PM Painting Class PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTM 3:30 PM Painting Class PTP 5:00 PM Painting Class PTM 5:00 PM Teen Make a Holiday Gift PTM 5:30 Painting Class PTG 5:30 PM Make and Take a Personalized Ornament PTM 6:00 PM GR K-5 Art Hub PTM 5:00 PM Teen Movie Time All 8 Locations Closed Christmas All 8 Locations Closed Christmas Drop-In Make it Take It Crafts PTM 5:00 PM Teen Breakout All 8 Locations Closing at 4:00 pm New Years Wednesday Thursday Fri Saturday Kids & Family PTG Columbus Grove PTL Leipsic PTC Continental PTM Ottawa PTF Fort Jennings PTO Ottoville PTK Kalida PTP Pandora Locations: FF Family Fun ST Storytime Codes: All Ages Adult Teen Register 8 December 2025 Sun Monday Tuesday 6 13 20 27 14 21 28 15 22 29 9 16 23 30 10 17 24 11 18 25 19 26 Additional December Programs: Summer Story Walks at PTC, PTF or PTO Scavenger Hunts at each location Interactive Movie Kits available at each location 13 31 CLOSED SUNDAY CLOSED FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 Friends of the Library Christmas Tree Festival November 22-December 31
PCDL FRIENDS Friends of the Putnam County District Library We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Friends of the Putnam County District Library for their generous support of our library programs. If you see a heart near a program listed Thank a Friend! Director, Kelly Ward Fiscal Officer, Nancy Stauffer Compiled by Marsha Parys Sponsorship The “Friends” are a non-profit organization established in 1969 to promote and support library services at all Putnam County District Library Locations. Interested in becoming a member? To view a list of events or meeting times, please visit www.mypcdl.org/friends. 14
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