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The library will be CLOSED on July 4th, 2025 |
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Art Drop-off for Art Competition; All Ages June 30th through July 5th During the week of June 30 - July 5 drop off any artwork you have created for the Color Our World Art Competition! This can be: - paintings
- oil, watercolor, acrylic, etc.
- sculptures
- clay, foam, metal, LEGO® - original design, glass
- printed art
- silk screen painting, block painting, digital, and photography
- fiber arts
- quilts, crochet, knit, embroidery, needlepoint, or cross stitch
Your artwork needs to fit in a space of 2 feet wide by 6 feet long or smaller. Artwork over these dimensions will not be accepted. During the week of July 7-10 will be the start of the voting week and the winner of the Color Our World Art Competition will be announced on July 11 at our Finale. Submitted artwork will need to be picked up after the finale or the following week. No registration required. |
Art Therapy with Emily Gibson for Teens and Adults Wednesday, July 2nd at 3:00 p.m. This program is for teens and adults to interact and enjoy a form of art therapy by getting creative with local therapist, Emily Gibson, MS, LPCC. Emily will guide patrons through a mindful and relaxing project while speaking about how art can be used as a form of therapy in daily life. Grade 10 and older are welcome along with adults 18+ All Materials and Supplies Provided.
No Registration Required. |
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Tie Dye @ Lakeview Park; All Ages Thursday, July 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Location:
Lakeview Park - Shelter House
1100 E. Perry St.
Port Clinton, OH 43452
All ages are welcome to come and Tie Dye! Make sure to bring a white cotton clothing item (suggested items: shirt, socks, bandana, canvas tote). Create some cool patterns with the provided dye! All you have to do is bring the item and then wash your creation at home. This is a fun and easy way to bring color into our world! All supplies will be provided (except cotton white clothing) while supplies last. Children under 8 need an adult. No registration needed. |
Flashback to the 80's Crafting! Adults Saturday, July 6th 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. What was more colorful than the 80's? Come reminisce with us while we craft weepuls, friendship bracelets, friendship pins for your shoes or jacket, and 80's ribbon barrettes. All materials and supplies provided.
No registration required. |
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Color Our World Art Competition; All AgesJuly 7th through July 10th Calling all ages! Vote for the best art piece in our Art Competition! All voting will take place from July 7 - July 10 and the winners will be announced at our Summer Reading Finale on July 11 @ 2:00-4:00 p.m. at MSPC Entertainment District. Winners will also receive a prize! The voting categories will be: Children Teens & Tweens Adults All supplies will be provided. Children under 8 need an adult. No registration required. |
Joy Journey Farms Petting Zoo; All Ages Monday, July 7th 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Back Parking Lot 310 Madison Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 Color Our World at Ida Rupp Public Library for Summer Reading 2025! Enjoy interacting with a traveling petting zoo with Joy Journey Farms onsite here at Ida Rupp Public Library. Joy Journey will have a variety of farm animals on their pen trailer set up in the parking lot behind the library. Come enjoy the animals as well as some games set up outdoors and a scavenger hunt through the library! All Materials and Supplies Provided.
No Registration Required.
Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Grand Reopening Celebration; All Ages Thursday, July 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Following a yearlong renovation, Ida Rupp Public Library will hold a Grand Reopening Celebration on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The community is invited to see the library and celebrate with staff and the Library Board. A ribbon cutting will take place at 6:00 pm followed by refreshments, music from Miss Kitty and the Litter and activities for families. Thank you to Friends of the Ida Rupp Public Library for sponsoring our celebration! |
Art Festival Finale @MSPC Entertainment District; All Ages Friday, July 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: MSPC Entertainment District 110 Madison St Port Clinton, OH 43452 Color Our World at MSPC Entertainment District for Summer Reading 2025! Join us at Main Street Port Clinton Entertainment District to celebrate the conclusion of Summer Reading 2025. There will be crafts, face painting, bubbles, temporary tattoos, and sidewalk chalk available while supplies last. Winners of the Color Our World Art Competition will be announced during this event. From 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., we will be rocking out to a fun family concert by Mr. Jeff. He is a multi-instrumentalist musician, songwriter, music teacher, audio engineer, and former Pre-K and Preschool teacher. You can expect a high-energy, interactive show that combines gross motor movement, social-emotional learning, and a healthy dose of silliness. Click HERE to learn more about Mr. Jeff! In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Ida Rupp Public Library. |
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Mystery Book Discussion; Adults Thursday, July 3rd 10-11 a.m. July's Mystery Book Discussion selection is Flags on the Bayou by James Lee Burke. Registration is not required and new members are always welcome! Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk following the June 5 meeting. |
Vineyard Book Discussion; Adults Monday, July 14th, 1-2 p.m. Location: 3820 E. Vineyard Village Dr., Port Clinton, OH. Join the 2025 Vineyard Book Discussion on the 2nd Monday each month for a lively conversation on a recent fiction title. We meet in the scenic setting of the Community Center at the Vineyard on Catawba. No registration required. Everyone is welcome. Large print and regular copies of each month's title can be picked up at the Ida Rupp Public Library at 310 Madison St., Port Clinton. Most titles are also available as ebooks or eaudio on Libby and Hoopla. This month's title is: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson |
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SEO Libraries App With the app you are able to: - Access a digital version of your library card that can be used when checking out at the library's front desk
- Browse the library's collection
- View details about library material
- Place holds for later pickup
- Renew current checkouts
- View account status, including any fees
- Utilize reputable online research databases
- Check out and download digital content, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines
- Find the location and operating hours of the nearest library
- Search the library collection by scanning the ISBN barcode of an item you would rather borrow than buy
- For families, link together digital library cards to easily manage multiple accounts
Download the Library App! - Go to your app store such as Apple or Google Play
- Search for the SEO Libraries App
- Download and install the app to your device
- Open the app and select 'My Account', then 'Sign In'
- Scan the code on the back of your library card
- Enter your PIN (the last 4 digits of your phone number)
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Sunday: Closed Monday: 9:00 - 8:00 Tuesday: 9:00 - 8:00 Wednesday: 9:00 - 8:00 Thursday: 9:00 - 8:00 Friday: 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00 |
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Ida Rupp Public Library
310 Madison Street
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
(419) 732-3212www.idarupp.org |
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