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October 2026


Webster Twp. Cemetery Scotch Ridge, O. sign

 

8th Annual Historical Cemetery Walk

Join us Saturday, October 10, to tour the Webster Township Cemetery along a lantern-lit path and learn about the lives of five historical figures from the Eastwood community. Registration is required and will begin Monday, September 14th. Tours begin at 4:55 PM. Visit the Pemberville Public Library or call 419-287-4012 for more information or to register.

 


Block Pumpkins
Ribbon Wreath

Adult

Fall Workshop

 

 

Join us for our Adult Fall Workshop! Participants will create pumpkin wreaths and fall table decorations. Registration is required and space is limited. In order to sign up please stop in or call the location you're interested in.

Pemberville: Monday, October 12 | 419-287-4012

Luckey: Tuesday, October 13 | 419-837-5948

Stony Ridge: Thursday, October 15 | 419-833-6040

 


Next Chapter Book Club logo

 

Next Chapter Book Club

 

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club program for individuals with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other types of intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information, contact Cherie Runnels. Pemberville's NCBC meets on the 3rd Thursday at 4:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 


vines and monkey
vines and a Tucana

 

Fall Party

Thursday, October 22, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

Pemberville Public Library 

Kids, join us for our Fall Party! The theme this year is “Go Wild!” Ages 3-3rd grade are welcome to attend. Adult supervision required.  

Register by calling the library at 419-287-4012.

 

 


wooden blocks shaped into the word "Boo"

Adult

Third Tuesday Activity

Tuesday, October 13, 2 pm at Pemberville

Join us for our Adult Third Tuesday program where participants will be making Boo Blocks

Registration is required and attendance is limited. To register, stop by the library or call 419-287-4012. 

 


Relatively Speaking Genealogy Group text circling the tree of life
The tree of life with the text: Celebrate Family History month

Family History Month

 

October is Family History Month! This month is dedicated to delving into family stories, preserving family history, and sharing family lore. 

Not sure where to start? Come to a Relatively Speaking meeting (1st Tuesdays, 1:00 PM, at Pemberville) or talk to Family History & Genealogy Librarian Laura King!

 


pink background and black cat peaking over text: We heart the Friends of the Library

 

National Friends of Libraries Week

October 18-24 in National Friends of Libraries Week is a great time to join one of our Friends groups! Our Friends of the Library groups help to support the libraries in the Eastwood communities through fundraising and volunteer work. These people help make it possible for the libraries to provide special guests and interactive programs. 

Thank you, Friends, for all that you do!

Pemberville Friends meet the 2nd Thursday at 9 AM

Luckey Friends meet on the 2nd Monday at 6:30 PM

Stony Ridge Friends meet Tuesdays at 6 PM.

These meetings are posted on the library's event calendar. 

 


 

Storytime Banner with two Crocodiles holding books

Storytime!

  • LEARN & PLAY STORY TIME: Thursdays @ 11:00 AM, Pemberville. A fun and active story time for young ones and their grownups! No registration Required.
  • STORY TIME @ LUCKEY: Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM, Luckey Kids ages 3 through 3rd grade can listen to a story, sing songs, and complete an activity.

 


 

The Great Gatsby book cover

 

Portage River Readers

Join our adult book club on the third Tuesday of the month to discuss some great reads! 

October's read is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Discuss it with the group on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 PM at Pemberville

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Don't Think About Dinner Book cover

 

Cookbook Club

If you love to cook and want a fun, casual environment to try and share new recipes, the Cookbook Club is just for you! Each month, you’ll take home a new cookbook and test the recipes, then bring your favorite dish to share with the group and discuss technique. Open to cooks ages 14 and up! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please call Pemberville Public Library (419-287-4012) to reserve your recipe choice.


October 1st @ 6:30 pm at Stony Ridge "Don't think about dinner : save time and money with 125+ easy, nourishing, delicious recipes for every meal"

 

November 5th @ 6:30 pm at Pemberville - Fall Foods

 


 

microphone

Recording Studio @ Luckey

Did you know the Luckey Branch has a recording studio? The studio is filled with professional sound equipment with more available in the cupboards to the side. On the computer is software for recording both audio and video, as well as for editing those recordings. There’s even a green screen! Call the library at 419-833-6040 today to reserve the space!

 


Events

 Curious about what else is happening at the library? Check out our Upcoming Events Calendar for upcoming programs at all of our locations!