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All Ida Rupp Libraries will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day. |
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America 250 Bookmark Design Contest!Date: April 1st - April 30th, 2026 Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Ages: Children and Teens There's still time to submit entries for our Bookmark Design Contest at Ida Rupp! Pick up an entry form, design a bookmark that illustrates "What America Means to You", and submit your work to the front desk at Ida Rupp. The winning bookmark from each age group will be printed and distributed at the library. Winning artists will also win a $25 gift card. See idarupp.org for more details! Contest is for youth ages 17 and younger. Must complete entry on form provided by the library |
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Our Summer Reading Program
"Unearth a Story" begins on May 30! Sign up here for email updates on Summer Reading. You will get reminders for programs at all three locations. Summer Reading is for everyone! We have something for everyone - babies to adults. Plus, performances for all ages! |
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Date: Monday, May 4 @ 4:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Ages: Grades 6-12 The adventure continues for Grades 6–12! Dungeons and Dragons is a fun tabletop role-playing game where you create a character and go on adventures. Whether you're a seasoned player or brand-new to the world of D&D, this program is for you. Learn how to build your character, explore the lore, and create fantastical realms with fellow teens. All materials will be provided. No registration required. |
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Paint Together: Families Date: Monday, May 11 @ 4:30-6:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Ages: Children (under 18) and their adult Join us for Paint Together: Families, a family program for children and their adult. Through a guided painting experience which is perfect for beginners and young ones. We’ll walk you through each step with clear directions and a visual guide so everyone can leave with a finished painting. Along the way, you’ll practice basics like color mixing, brush control, and layering. Young children may need help from their adult. No prior art experience needed—just bring your creativity! All registered attendees will do the craft, please register only those who will participate. All supplies provided. Please wear clothing that can get a little paint on it. Space is limited to 20 registrants; registration required & opens April 27. |
Collage Creations Date: Friday, May 22 @ 3:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Ages: Grades 6-12 Give collaging a try using cutouts, pictures, and designs from magazines. Make interesting and unique art, play around with perspectives, tell a story, or simply make a bizarre picture from cut outs. It’s creative, it’s chaotic, it's cathartic! It's Collage Creation! **All materials provided, no registration required **Program intended only for teens grades 6-12 |
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Mask Design Date: Friday, May 29 @ 3:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Ages: Grades 6-12 Design and paint your very own masquerade-style mask! Make a mask that mimics aspects of your favorite book, create the perfect headpiece for your cosplay, or come and paint just for fun! **all materials provided, no registration required **Intended only for teens grades 6-12 |
Summer Reading Kick OffDate: Saturday, May 30 @ 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Ages: Children and Teens Stop by the library from 11a-2p to sign up for this year's Summer Reading Program: Unearth A Story. All attendees will receive an early registration tote bag!* We will also have face painting, a dinosaur meet and greet, plus a seed planting station where participants can decorate a clay pot and plant their own wildflowers to take home. No registration required. *Registration tote bag available while supplies last.
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The Color of Lies - by CJ Lyons Ella Cleary is not normal. She has Synesthesia, which, for her, means she can read people's auras and see their true intentions through the invisible color that surrounds them. Unsure if it's a blessing or a curse, Ella hopes to use her unique skill to create meaningful art as she navigates the world years after her mother's tragic death. Then she meets Alec, a total stranger who does not give off an aura, and who seems to know a lot about her -- maybe too much. When Alec begins questioning her mother's death, Ella struggles to understand his true intentions about the matter, and why he is so curious. The Color of Lies takes a unique perspective on the genre of murder mystery allowing the reader, and Ella, to view strange acquaintances in a new light. |
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Want a say in the next book display? Check out this link and vote for the theme for June! |
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Ida Rupp Public Library
310 Madison Street Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 (419) 732-3212 www.idarupp.org
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