Paulding County Library Teen Services

09/30/2026

09/26/2026

🏈🎬 LIGHTS. CAMERA. KICKOFF!

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY, PAULDING COUNTY!

Grab the family, wear your favorite football jersey and join us for Ohio Goes to the Movies!

🏈 Members of the Paulding football team will be there to play games with the kids before the movie!

🛏️ KIDS—bring your pillows & blankets! Spread out, get comfy and enjoy Little Giants on the BIG SCREEN! 🍿

📍 OSU Extension Building
🚪 Doors Open — 4 PM
🎬 Movie Starts — 5 PM

We’re proud to have Paulding County be part of America’s 250th celebration! 🇺🇸

🚨 DON’T MISS IT—ROUND UP YOUR CREW AND GET HERE BEFORE KICKOFF!

🏈🍿 IT’S GAME DAY, PAULDING COUNTY!

09/22/2026

🍚 TEENS… you missed a delicious night! 😋

Ashley whipped up creamy, comforting Hispanic rice pudding at Teen Cooking Class—and it was SO good!

Don’t miss the next chance to cook, taste and have fun with friends at the Paulding County Carnegie Library. Keep watching our page for the next class!

👇 Want to make the rice pudding at home? Check the comments for the recipe!

09/22/2026

📚 **READ. EXPLORE. MAKE SOME MEMORIES.**

Our September **READ Poster Series** continues with **Susan Deatrick, Manager of Youth Services & Adult Services at the Paulding County Carnegie Library!**

Susan loves traveling, exploring new places, and—of course—spending time at the **BEACH!** So her featured book, *The Bucket List* by **Rachel Hanna**, fits her personality perfectly.

*The Bucket List* follows a woman whose adventurous best friend leaves her an unusual challenge: complete her friend’s bucket list before turning 50. What follows pushes her outside her comfort zone and into experiences she never imagined taking on. It’s a story filled with friendship, humor, emotion, and adventure—and maybe a little inspiration to start thinking about your own bucket list!

🌴 **Where is YOUR next adventure taking you?**

Did you know the library has an entire world of **travel books and resources** waiting to be explored?

Whether you’re dreaming about a beach vacation, planning a road trip, discovering a new destination, or simply traveling from the comfort of your favorite chair, your library is a great place to start.

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

**One library card. A world of possibilities. Where will yours take you?**

Stop by the Paulding County Carnegie Library or one of our branches and get your library card, then start planning your next adventure!

Visit www.mypccl.org to explore our collection and resources.

09/21/2026

🥄🔥 **TEENS—COME HUNGRY. WE’RE MAKING SOMETHING SWEET!** 🔥🥄

Get a **front-row seat to Hispanic Rice Pudding** at Teen Cooking Club! 🍚✨

Join us **TONIGHT—Monday, September 21 at 4:30 PM** at the **Paulding County Carnegie Library** for a delicious afternoon of cooking, tasting, and fun!

😋 Discover a tasty treat
🥄 See how it’s made
🙌 Hang out with friends
✨ Try something new!

🌟 **ALL TEENS WELCOME!** 🌟

09/17/2026

📚 READ. CREATE. GET A LITTLE MESSY.

Our September READ Poster Series continues with **Tawnya English, Social Media Specialist in the Technical Services Department at the Paulding County Carnegie Library!**

Tawnya enjoys children’s books and nonfiction, but give her a book with an **artistic flair** and you’ve really got her attention! One of her favorites is *I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!* by **Karen Beaumont**, illustrated by **David Catrow**.

This colorful, silly story follows a young artist who just can’t resist the urge to PAINT! Even after being told, “You ain’t gonna paint no more,” creativity takes over as the little artist finds more and more places to add a splash of color.

Tawnya can definitely relate! She loves anything that gives you the freedom to be creative, try something different, express yourself—and sometimes **get a little messy along the way.**

And that brings us to something we want everyone to know during **Library Card Sign-Up Month**:

Your library is MORE than books!

Our Paulding County Carnegie Library branches offer arts and crafts, creative activities, and special programming for children, teens, and adults throughout the year.

So if you’re ready to **READ, CREATE, and maybe get a little messy**, check out what’s happening at your local branch. You might discover a creative side you didn’t know you had!

One library card. Endless ways to learn, create and explore.

Visit www.mypccl.org to explore our library resources and find out what’s happening at our branches.

09/16/2026

🏈🎬 **10 DAYS TO KICKOFF!** 🍿

# # # ⭐ TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT: MEET THE *LITTLE GIANTS!*

**Never underestimate the little guy!**

What happens when a group of kids who were overlooked decides to form a football team of their own? You get the **Little Giants**—a team with plenty of heart, determination, laughs…and something to prove!

This 1994 family comedy stars **Rick Moranis and Ohio native Ed O’Neill** as brothers who find themselves coaching rival youth football teams. One team may look like the obvious favorite—but the other is ready to show that sometimes the biggest victories come from the most unexpected players.

🏈 Underdogs
😂 Plenty of laughs
❤️ Teamwork & heart
🎬 And some unforgettable football fun!

Sounds like the perfect movie for our **Ohio Goes to the Movies** celebration!

**Can the Little Giants pull off the BIG upset?**

There’s only one way to find out…

🍿 **JOIN US IN 10 DAYS!**

📅 **Saturday, September 26**
📍 **OSU Extension Building**
🚪 Doors open at **4 PM**
🎬 *Little Giants* begins at **5 PM**

Paulding County Carnegie Library is proud to be part of **Ohio Goes to the Movies** as Ohio celebrates **America 250!**

🏈 **10 DAYS. THE CLOCK IS TICKING. GET READY FOR KICKOFF!** 🎬🍿

09/16/2026

📚 WHATCHA GOT WEDNESDAY?
Discover what’s happening at YOUR library!

Did you know your Paulding County Carnegie Library card can connect you to FREE digital services, resources, programs and more even when you’re not inside the library?

Visit www.mypccl.org and discover free services available to our library patrons, including:

📱 **Libby** — eBooks & audiobooks
🎬 **Hoopla** — eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music & more
🌎 **Mango Languages** — Learn a new language
🦉 **OWL** — Explore additional online library resources

Why pay for another subscription when your **library card may already give you access for FREE?**

And don’t forget to check out our **online event calendar!** There’s always something happening throughout the Paulding County Carnegie Library and our branches—from story times and crafts to book clubs, teen programs, adult activities and special events.

💻 Start exploring today at www.mypccl.org

Your library is more than books. Discover what you’ve been missing!

09/15/2026

🔥 **TEENS—WHO’S READY TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT?**

We’re heading into the kitchen for our next **Teen Cooking** adventure!

🥛 Creamy.
✨ Sweet.
🤎 A little cinnamon goodness.

This time we’re making **Arroz con Leche — Hispanic Rice Pudding!**

📅 **Monday, September 21**
⏰ **4:30 PM**
📍 **Paulding County Carnegie Library**

Come hang out, learn how to make it, and—most importantly—**TASTE IT!** 😋

Never tried rice pudding before? Even better. Come see what you think!

**Bring your appetite. Bring a friend. We’ll bring the ingredients.**

👇 **TEAM “I’VE TRIED IT” or TEAM “WHAT IS THAT?!”**
Tell us in the comments!