Perry County Help Me Grow

06/01/2026

Perry County District Library's Summer Food Program begins the week of June 1st! Stop in at your branch at the scheduled time! No registration required! As in past years, if you are not able to visit with your child and need to designate another person to assist you, a form must be completed and signed by the parent/ legal guardian prior to picking up food.

Each child will receive a pack of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches (limit one pack per child per week).

PCDL-New Lexington: Wednesdays | 10:30-12:30 & 5-6

Corning Branch Library - Mondays | 11:45-12:45

Crooksville Branch Library - Wednesdays 1-2 & 5-6

Junction City Branch Library - Mondays | 2-3 & 5-6

Somerset Branch Library - Tuesdays | 10:30-12:30 & 5-6

Please note: Thornville Branch did not qualify for the USDA funded non-congregate food distribution program for rural areas.

No library funds are used for these programs.

See this map for all summer food service programs in Ohio: www.education.ohio.gov/KidsEat

These programs are brought to you by the Children's Hunger Alliance and the SE Ohio Foodbank

06/01/2026

05/28/2026

Kids love to explore, pretend and play hide-and-seek. A few simple steps can help keep them safe. Lock car doors, keep car keys out to reach and teach children that vehicles aren’t places to play without a grown-up. If a child is ever missing, always check vehicles and trunks.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

05/28/2026

Put these on your calendar 📅
The PCDL always has the best events for the whole family ☀️

Summer Reading is almost upon us, and we are getting ready to "Unearth a Story" with all of you!

Our Family Nights are only a part of all the opportunities for fun and learning this summer, so keep your eyes peeled!

05/27/2026

Babies cry to communicate — not to give you a hard time 💛👶

Sometimes they’re hungry, tired, overstimulated, uncomfortable, or simply need comfort and attention. Learning these little cues can make it easier to respond with confidence and calm ✨

Remember: every baby is different, and you know your baby best 🤍

05/27/2026

A new edition of SCOPE is now available from Ohio Department of Children and Youth! Explore fun, new ways to practice early literacy skills with your child; hear from a home visitor; learn the important roles Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) play in building resilient kids; access Ohio's expanded 211 services; and more!

Access the magazine here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1dce980730.html

05/26/2026

May is Water Safety Month, and with pools opening this Memorial Day weekend, it’s a great time to remember that drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4. Most child drownings happen quickly and silently, often with an adult nearby. 💦

Water safety starts with active supervision, secure pools, and formal swim lessons, which can reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88%. Let’s work together to help keep Ohio’s kids safe this summer. 💦☀️ Goldfish Swim School

05/26/2026

Summer Storytimes begin the week of June 7th. You can start signing up for your local Branch's Storytime RIGHT NOW!

https://perrycounty.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/06?keywords=storytime

Mondays:
Corning - 11:00 AM
Junction City - 2:00 PM

Tuesdays:
Somerset - 11:00 AM
Thornville - 2:00 PM

Wednesdays:
New Lexington - 11:00 AM
Crooksville - 2:00 PM

05/19/2026

Starting solids? Soft, easy-to-eat foods can help your little one safely explore new textures and flavours while building confidence with eating.

Explore more free parenting tools, feeding guides, and baby support at https://parentinghub.com.au/free-parenting-tools

05/19/2026

Make story time even more special! Ohio families can now access fun book guides for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library books from Ohio Department of Children and Youth, filled with questions and activities to help little ones build early literacy skills. Check out the latest guides with more are on the way! https://bit.ly/4vLcZIU 📚✨