In This Issue:

Summer Reading Program
Story Times
Programs
Grab & Go Craft Kits
This Just In... New Books!
Listen To This!
Hours
Holiday Closure
Summer Reading Program
Oceans of Possibilities await you this summer!

Our Summer Reading Program continues through July 31st!
 
For All Ages  - 
  •  Infant to 5th grade         
  •  6th to 12th grade         
  •  Adult (18+) 
How do you participate? It's easy!!
 
1. Register online at idarupp.beanstack.com  
(and pick up a registration prize at your branch library)
 
2. Get badges in Beanstack for each activity you enter - The more you do, the more chances you have to WIN
  • Read or listen to a book
  • Watch a movie
  • Read a book to someone else
  • Attend a library event
3. A Grand Prize for each age group will be drawn at each location on the week of August 1st.
 
4. Click here to check out our calendar of Summer Events and prize list!
 
Story Times
Story Time
Tuesdays @ 10:30
July 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Port Clinton
 
Join us for some ocean stories, songs, and playtime at the library!
 
Preschool & Toddler Story Time - Rainbow Fish
Tuesday July 12th @ 6:00
Put-In-Bay
 
Join us as we read stories featuring Rainbow Fish, use fingerplay, and craft!
Story Time at the Marblehead Lighthouse
Thursday July 28th @ 10:30
Marblehead
 
Join us for a morning of stories, songs, and craft!
 
Programs
Back to the Wild Animal Show
Friday July 1st @ 10:00
Port Clinton - M.O.M.
 
Visit downtown Port Clinton for a fun, all-ages performance by Back to the Wild! Learn about and interact with animals brought to you by this local wildlife rehabilitation center.
 
Downtown Treasure Hunt
Friday July 1st - Friday July 8th
Port Clinton

Stop by our Port Clinton branch to pick up a treasure map, then begin your voyage for treasure chests at downtown Madison Street businesses! Don't forget to come back to the library for your final prize!
 
Starfish from Hangers
Thursday July 7th @ 5:00
Put-In-Bay
 
Create your own starfish using ordinary plastic hangers and plastic ties. Decorate your room or use as a patio decoration. Fun for all ages! All materials will be supplied. 
Finding Nemo - Interactive Movie
Friday July 8th @ 10:30
Port Clinton
 
Join us for an interactive version of Finding Nemo! We will do fun activities and have tasty treats while following along with the movie! 
 
Portage River Kayaking
Saturday July 9th @ 2:00
Off-site
 
Join us at the Portage River Paddling Company to learn the steps to kayaking and wading in the water with friends of all ages! Registration is required as space is limited.
 
Comedic Juggler - Matt Jergens
Monday July 11th @ 2:00
Port Clinton - M.O.M.
 
Visit downtown Port Clinton and join us for a fun performance by Matt Jergens! Matt is a comedic, international gold medalist juggler and his show is great for all ages!
 
Sea Life Scratch Art
Tuesday July 12th @ 3:00
Port Clinton
 
Scratch your own unique design onto these ocean-themed art sheets!
 
Bubble Party!
Friday July 15th @ 10:30
Port Clinton - M.O.M.
 
Come join the library and Kayla Jessee in downtown Port Clinton for a fun bubble party for all ages!
 
Sidewalk Book Sale
Saturday July 16th @ 10:00 - 2:00
Put-In-Bay
 
Looking for a good read? Want to restock your home library? Stop by our Erie Islands branch to browse popular titles for all ages! Children's books are just 25 cents!
 
Dog Sledding with Karen Land
Monday July 18th @ 11:00
Port Clinton - M.O.M.
 
Visit downtown Port Clinton for all things dog sledding with Karen Land! Karen is an Iditarod dog musher and together with her dogs, Noggin & Chloe, she's going to talk about dog sledding gear, sleds, and so much more!
Rock Painting - Ocean Creatures
Tuesday July 19th @ 4:00
Put-In-Bay
 
Turn an ordinary beach rock into an ocean creature using paint! Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own beach rock!
 
Family Fort Night
Tuesday July 19th @ 6:30
Marblehead
 
Grab your favorite fort-building blankets, pillows, and any other decorations you want and join us at the Marblehead branch for a read-a-loud, fort building, craft, and snack!
 
Ocean Artifacts with the Toledo Zoo
Wednesday July 20th @ 10:00
Port Clinton - M.O.M.
 
Visit downtown Port Clinton for a hands-on experience with the Toledo Zoo! The zoo will be bringing special ocean creature artifacts like shells, fur, shark teeth, and skulls.
Open House @ Wet Pets-N-Pals
Friday July 22nd @ 2:00
Off-site

Join us in visiting Wet Pets-N-Pals for an open house event for all ages! David Cornell & his friends will show us around his pet store which boasts over 130 fish tanks and over 50 types of fish, reptiles & more!
 
Hula Hoop with Kayla
Monday July 25th @ 2:00
Port Clinton - M.O.M.
 
Visit downtown Port Clinton for a fun hula hoop performance for all ages with Kayla Jessee!
Tissue Paper Fish Craft
Tuesday July 26th @ 3:00
Port Clinton
 
Make and take a colorful fish out of tissue paper and paper plates!
Summer Reading Finale: Carnival
Thursday July 28th @ 5:00  *Rain date Saturday July 30th @ 11:00
Put-In-Bay
 
Join our Erie Islands branch in celebrating the completion of our Summer Reading Program! There will be face painting, hula hoops, temporary tattoos, cookies, and much more!
Summer Reading Finale: Carnival
Friday July 29th @ 1:30
Port Clinton - M.O.M.
 
Congrats, Summer Readers! You made it to our Summer Reading Program Finale! Join us in downtown Port Clinton for a fun carnival for all ages. Dunk tank our library director, Lindsay Faust, get your face painted, take home a balloon animal, and so much more!
 
Grab & Go Craft Kits
Stop by our Marblehead branch to pick up your craft kit while supplies last.
  • Marine Signal Flag Banner available starting July 5th.
  • Tiny Art Show available starting July 11th.
  • Jammin' Jellyfish available starting July 25th.
 
This Just In... New Books!
Check out some of the new books that hit our shelves this month!
To place a hold, click on the cover to access our online catalog.
Listen To This!
Did you know they make podcasts for kids?
Check out these great kidcasts! Podcasts can be logged on Beanstack for a prize entry in our Summer Reading Program!
 
 
 
Circle Round

Circle Round for Story Time! This podcast adapts folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for ages 3 and up! Check them out here.
An Ocean of Listening

This playlist of different podcasts has been specially curated to fit the Summer Reading Program theme, Oceans of Possibilities! Tune in with your elementary-aged children to learn all about the ocean from sea life to plastic pollution to mythical underwater creatures.
 
Hours
Port Clinton

Mon 9 - 8
Tues 9 - 8
Wed 9 - 8
Thurs 9 - 8
Fri 9 - 5
Sat 9 - 5
Sun CLOSED
Put-in-Bay
 
Mon 10 - 2
Tues 3 - 7
Wed 10 - 2
Thurs 3 - 7
Fri 10 - 2
Sat 10 - 2
Sun CLOSED
Marblehead
 
Mon 10 - 2
Tues 3 - 7
Wed 10 - 2
Thurs 3 - 7
Fri 10 - 2
Sat 10 - 2
Sun CLOSED
Holiday Closure
 
All branches will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.