PCPL July Newsletter
Three Cheers for the Red, White, & Blue
"A library is infinity under a roof."— Gail Carson Levine
🔅 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!
🎲 July Programs 🎩
End of Summer Reading Celebration! Everyone is Invited!!
Event Information
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 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! ✨
⏰ 5:00 PM
D&D One Shot Adventure
Event Information
⚔️ 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 🎲 All experience levels welcome! Come explore a world of imagination, teamwork, and adventure — and help us decide if this should become a regular library program!
⏰ 3:30 – 5:30 PM
📍 Larry Beatty Room
This event is designed for ages 18+, but participants under 18 are welcome with a signed parent/guardian waiver.
Door Hanger Craft Event
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🎨✨ 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 ⚠️ Pre-registration is required! To register: All supplies are provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring your creativity and leave with a handmade decoration you’ll love!
⏰ 4:45 PM
📍 PCPL – Cannelton Branch
💲 $5 per person
👥 Limited to 10 participants
📞 Call 812-547-6028
📧 Email Kayla at kmorris@perrycountypl.org
Program Pictures From June
Dose of Mycology with Brad Harth
Storytime on the Bookmobile
Summer Reading Kickoff with FellerExpress
🎉 July Holidays to Celebrate!! 🥳
🎉 Authors with July Birthdays 🎂
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 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
Event Information
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!
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
