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PCPL July Newsletter

Three Cheers for the Red, White, & Blue

PCPL JulyNewsletterThree Cheers for the Red, White, & Blue

"A library is infinity under a roof."— Gail Carson Levine "A library is infinity under a roof."— Gail Carson Levine

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🔅 Escape the July heat and stay cool at the library! 📚

Beat the heat this July with all the fun activities happening at your library! Our summer reading program, "Unearth a Story," is still going strong, offering plenty of ways to discover your next great read. Don't forget to turn in your reading logs today to track your progress and claim your rewards. For adults we also have our Summer Reading Bingo, stop in and pick up a game card today! Come visit us, stay cool, and keep the reading excitement going all month long!

🆕 New Items & Coming Soon Items ❗ 🆕 New Items & Coming Soon Items ❗

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Find all the new books available at PCPL here!

🎆 July Programming Guide 📖 🎆 July Programming Guide 📖

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🎲 July Programs 🎩 🎲 July Programs 🎩

End of Summer Reading Celebration! Everyone is Invited!! End of Summer Reading Celebration! Everyone is Invited!!

End of Summer Reading Celebration!! Open to anyone!!
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✨🎩 Unearth the Magic with Dinky Gowen! 🎩✨

Join us at the Tell City Branch of the Perry County Public Library for a magical end-of-summer celebration the whole family will love!

🗓 Thursday, July 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM

Get ready for an unforgettable magic show filled with laughter, surprises, and amazing tricks as Dinky Gowen brings the “Unearth a Story” theme to life! 🌱📖

🎉 It’s the perfect way to wrap up our Summer Reading Program—celebrating a season of reading, discovery, and adventure!


Bring the kids, bring your friends, and get ready for some silly fun and magical moments! ✨

When?
Thursday, Jul 23, 2026, 05:00 PM
Where?
Perry County Public Library, 2328 Tell St, Tell City, Perry County, IN, USA
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D&D One Shot Adventure D&D One Shot Adventure

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🎲 Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure

⚔️ Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure at the Library! 🐉

Gather your party and join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons one-shot campaign at the Perry County Public Library – Tell City Branch!

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or brand new to the game, this is a great chance to roll the dice, create a character, and experience a tabletop adventure with fellow players.

📅 Tuesday, July 7
⏰ 3:30 – 5:30 PM
📍 Larry Beatty Room

🎲 All experience levels welcome!
This event is designed for ages 18+, but participants under 18 are welcome with a signed parent/guardian waiver.

Come explore a world of imagination, teamwork, and adventure — and help us decide if this should become a regular library program!

When?
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2026, 03:30 PM
Where?
Perry County Public Library, 2328 Tell St, Tell City, Perry County, IN, USA
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Door Hanger Craft Event Door Hanger Craft Event

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Mini Door Hangers

🎨✨ Create Your Own Mini Door Hanger! ✨🎨

Looking for a fun afternoon of crafting? Join us at the Perry County Public Library – Cannelton Branch as Jennifer Brown of Glitter & Vinyl Girl leads an adult craft workshop where you’ll create a custom mini door hanger to brighten your home!

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
⏰ 4:45 PM
📍 PCPL – Cannelton Branch
💲 $5 per person
👥 Limited to 10 participants

⚠️ Pre-registration is required!

To register:
📞 Call 812-547-6028
📧 Email Kayla at kmorris@perrycountypl.org


All supplies are provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring your creativity and leave with a handmade decoration you’ll love!

When?
Thursday, Jul 9, 2026, 04:45 PM
Where?
Cannelton Public Library, 210 South 8th Street, Cannelton, IN, USA
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Program Pictures From June Program Pictures From June

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Dose of Mycology with Brad Harth

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Storytime on the Bookmobile

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Summer Reading Kickoff with FellerExpress

🎉 July Holidays to Celebrate!! 🥳 🎉 July Holidays to Celebrate!! 🥳

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🎉 Authors with July Birthdays 🎂 🎉 Authors with July Birthdays 🎂

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2 July: Hermann Hesse

3 July: Franz Kafka
3 July: Carmen Maria Machado
3 July: Matt Haig

4 July: Nathaniel Hawthorne

6 July: Jonas Jonasson

6 July: Hilary Mantel

8 July: Janet Malcolm
8 July: Erin Morgenstern

9 July: Dean Koontz
9 July: Barbara Cartland

15 July: Clive Cussler

18 July: Elizabeth Gilbert
18 July: William Makepeace Thackeray
18 July: Hunter S. Thompson

20 July: Cormac McCarthy

21 July: Ernest Hemingway

23 July: Raymond Chandler
23 July: Lauren Groff

24 July: Alexandre Dumas
24 July: Madeline Miller

26 July: Aldous Huxley

28 July: Beatrix Potter

30 July: Emily Brontë
30 July: Celeste Ng

❗ Did You Know? PCPL Library Edition! ❓ ❗ Did You Know? PCPL Library Edition! ❓

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Did you know you can reserve a meeting room at the library? For FREE!

The Larry Beatty Room at our Tell City Branch is available for educational, cultural, intellectual, civic, and charitable organizations. If you need space for up to 40 people, this room is a great option for meetings, presentations, workshops, and community gatherings.

Amenities include:
• Access to a kitchen
• Large television with device and laptop connectivity
• Tables and chairs

The Perry County Public Library's Tell City Branch offers the meeting room for library programs and activities, as well as community organizations. Priority is given to library programs, and the room is available to groups of all beliefs and affiliations.

Need a smaller space?
The Tell City Branch also offers two study rooms that can accommodate 6–8 people and may be reserved for meetings, tutoring, study sessions, and small group gatherings.

Cannelton Branch Meeting Space
The Cannelton Branch provides a welcoming and versatile meeting space designed for both connection and creativity. It's perfect for social gatherings, study groups, and community meetings.


To reserve a room, contact:
📞 Tell City Branch: (812) 547-2661
📞 Cannelton Branch: (812) 547-6028

Looking for a new and different way to celebrate?
Our favorite is #2, of course 😉.

Family-Friendly 4th of July Activities That'll Keep Your Crew Entertained All Day

Looking for things to do on the Fourth of July? Celebrate the 4th of July by making unforgettable memories with your family.

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Friends of the Perry County Public Library Book Sale Friends of the Perry County Public Library Book Sale

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Next Friends of Perry County Public Library Meeting...Join us!! Next Friends of Perry County Public Library Meeting...Join us!!

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Friends of the PCPL Quarterly Meeting

The Friends of the Library will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, July 28th at 5:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend! Whether you are a current member, a library supporter, or simply interested in learning more about the Friends of the Library, we invite you to join us.

The Friends of the Library help support library programs, events, and special projects throughout the year. If you have been thinking about getting involved, this is the perfect opportunity to see what we're all about, meet some great people, and learn how you can make a difference in your community.


We would love to have you join us!

When?
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026, 05:00 PM
Where?
Perry County Public Library, 2328 Tell St, Tell City, Perry County, IN, USA
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Perry County Public Library
https://perrycountypl.org/

Tell City Branch

2328 Tell Street

Tell City, IN 47586

(812)547-2661

Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm

Thursday & Friday 9:00am-5:30pm

Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm


Cannelton Branch

210 S. 8th Street

Cannelton, IN 47520

(812)547-6028

Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm


Perry County Bookmobile Schedule

https://perrycountypl.org/bookmobile/

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