Paulding County Carnegie Library

09/08/2026

📚 **READ. LAUGH. MAKE STORYTIME FUN.**

Our September **READ Poster Series** continues with **Sara Newman, Branch Manager of the Antwerp and Payne Branch Libraries!**

Sara’s featured favorite is *Croc O’Clock* by **Huw Lewis-Jones**, illustrated by **Ben Sanders**.

Get ready to meet one VERY hungry crocodile! 🐊 *Croc O’Clock* is a silly, colorful counting adventure that puts a fun twist on the familiar rhythm of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” As the clock keeps ticking, Croc keeps eating—and his appetite just keeps getting bigger!

It’s the kind of book that reminds us why reading with children can be so much fun. There’s counting, repetition, laughter, bright illustrations, and plenty of opportunities for little readers to join in.

And don’t forget—**September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!**

A library card gives your family access to shelves full of children’s books just waiting to become a new favorite, along with programs, digital resources, and so much more.

**One library card. Thousands of stories. A lifetime of reading.**

Stop into the Paulding County Carnegie Library or one of our branches this September and get your library card!

Visit www.mypccl.org to learn more.

09/07/2026

📚 **Vick’s Picks | Monday, September 7**

A new month means more great reads from Vicki! This week’s pick is ***Educated* by Tara Westover**, a powerful memoir about a young woman who grows up in a strict, isolated family in rural Idaho with little formal schooling. Determined to learn, Tara eventually finds her way into a classroom and goes on to earn an education that takes her far beyond the world she grew up knowing. It’s an unforgettable story about **family, perseverance, self-discovery, and the life-changing power of education**.

Stop by the library and check out **Vick’s Pick of the Week!** 📖

09/07/2026

📚 **READ. DISCOVER. FIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE.**

Our September **READ Poster Series** continues with **Jamie Lammers, Library Clerk at the Antwerp Branch Library!**

Jamie has a true passion for books—and she’s also **one of our very own local authors!** With her knowledge of different genres, authors, and great reads, Jamie is always a wonderful person to ask when you’re wondering, **“What should I read next?”**

Next time you stop into the Antwerp Branch, ask Jamie about some of her favorites. You might just leave with a new favorite of your own!

And did you know your library card takes reading **beyond the bookshelf?**

With digital resources like **Hoopla Digital**, your library card gives you access to eBooks, audiobooks, and more—right from your device.

September is **Library Card Sign-Up Month**, and one little card can open up a whole new world of reading.

Books on the shelf. Books on your screen. Stories wherever you go.

Stop in this September and get your library card!

Visit www.mypccl.org to learn more about the Paulding County Carnegie Library and explore available resources.

09/07/2026

LABOR DAY CLOSURE

All Paulding County Carnegie Library locations will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. This includes the Paulding Main Library, Antwerp Branch Library, Cooper Community Library–Oakwood, Payne Branch Library, and Grover Hill Branch Library. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! Regular library hours will resume following the holiday, and we look forward to seeing you back at the library. If you need assistance during the closure, please visit our website at www.mypccl.org to access our online resources.

09/06/2026

The Fall issue of American Libraries is out now! Check out the 2026 Library Design Showcase, an interview with author Min Jin Lee, features on cell phone bans and upskilling, and more.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4h7QVms

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

🇺🇸📚 **SATURDAY SHOUT-OUT TO OAKWOOD!** 📚🇺🇸

This weekend, we’re celebrating the wonderful **Oakwood community** and the incredible **Friends of the Cooper Community Library – Oakwood Branch!** 💙

A great library doesn’t happen by itself—it happens because of **YOU!** To everyone who visits, volunteers, attends programs, supports fundraisers, donates, and champions our library both inside and beyond our walls: **THANK YOU!**

🎉 **OAKWOOD HOMECOMING | SEPTEMBER 5–7** 🎉

Oakwood is coming together this Labor Day Weekend for Homecoming and to celebrate **America’s 250th birthday!** There’s plenty happening throughout the weekend, so come join the fun!

🇺🇸 **Don’t miss the parade Monday at 9:00 a.m.!**

And be sure to visit your friends at the library!

🌭 **Food will be available**
💙 **Friends Membership Drive** — join and receive a small gift of appreciation!
🎁 **New members will be entered to win a beautiful gift basket!**
🎟️ **50/50 tickets will be available** from any Friends board member or at the library on Labor Day.

Oakwood may be a small community, but it has an **enormous heart.** ❤️ The Cooper Community Library is stronger because of the people who believe in it, support it, and show up for it year after year.

So this Saturday, we’re raising our bookmarks to **Oakwood, the Friends of the Cooper Community Library, our volunteers, patrons, families, and supporters.** You remind us that a library isn’t simply a building in a community…

📚 **A library IS community.** 💙

Happy Homecoming, Oakwood! 🇺🇸🎉

09/04/2026

**Library Closed in Observance of Labor Day**

The Paulding County Carnegie Library and all branch locations will be **CLOSED on Monday, September 7th**, in observance of **Labor Day**.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen!

**“Today, we celebrate and thank the hardworking people who help make our communities stronger every day.”**

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Paulding County Carnegie Library!

09/04/2026

Friday Staff Pick — Solito by Javier Zamora

This week’s Friday Staff Pick comes from Kris Stallkamp at the Payne Branch Library, who chose Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Kris says it was a very good book, filled with moments that helped restore her faith in humanity.

Solito shares Zamora’s remarkable true story of leaving El Salvador at just nine years old and making an approximately 3,000-mile journey through Guatemala and Mexico toward the United States to reunite with his parents. Along the way, people who began as strangers became an unexpected family, showing him kindness, protection, and compassion during an incredibly difficult journey. It’s a powerful story about courage, hope, and the good we can find in one another.

And since September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, there’s no better time to discover a great book! Stop by the Payne Branch Library or any Paulding County Carnegie Library location to get your library card and check out Solito. You can also browse our collection and discover more great reads anytime at mypccl.org. One little library card can lead you to some pretty incredible stories! 📚

09/03/2026

📚READ. CREATE. FIND YOUR PLACE

Our September READ Poster Series continues with Ashley Burt, Teen & Adult Services Clerk at the Paulding County Carnegie Library!

Ashley loves connecting with our teens and creating a space where they can come together, try something new, and just have FUN at the library!

From Teen Cooking Club and trying new recipes to getting creative with crafts and activities, Ashley helps remind us that the library is about so much more than what’s on the shelves.

It’s a place to learn, create, connect, and belong.

And since September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, this is the perfect time to get your own library card and discover everything YOUR library has waiting for you!

Books. Programs. Cooking. Crafting. Digital resources. Teen activities. And so much more.

One library card. So many ways to make it YOUR library.

Stop in this September and get yours!

Visit www.mypccl.org to learn more about the Paulding County Carnegie Library and explore available resources.