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“Tails & Tales” is the theme for this years Summer Reading Challenges May 29 thru July 31, 2021, all 8 Putnam County District Library locations will be hosting summer reading challenges for all ages online via Beanstack. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack & be entered to win prizes … [Read more...] about Summer Programs @ Continental Branch PCDL

We are pleased to announce the opening of the 7 branch locations of the Putnam County District Library beginning Wednesday, June 24th. We are very excited to be open and look forward to serving you! At risk populations are invited to shop the first hour of each day and curbside service will … [Read more...] about PCDL’s Continental Branch Library is Open!

Join us for Interactive Zoom Storytimes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 am starting June 29th. Please email Valerie Laukhuf at [email protected] to get a password to participate. Each week, we will provide a FREE STEM creative kit *(while supplies last) to enhance your storytime … [Read more...] about Putnam County District Library Offers Interactive Zoom Storytimes

Staff at the Putnam County District Library are working hard to sanitize and disinfect all material returned to the library. Currently, all returned items are quarantined for 72 hours, wiped with disinfectant, and left to air dry before being returned to the shelves. During this time we ask that … [Read more...] about Curbside Service Available @ Continental Branch Library

On Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30pm the Putnam County District Library is offering "Healthy Cooking on a Budget with Lisa Langhals" at the Continental Branch Library. Space is limited, pre-register by calling 419-596-3727. … [Read more...] about Healthy Cooking on a Budget @ Continental Branch Library

The Continental Branch of the Putnam County District Library is accepting donations of Continental and surrounding area school yearbooks. These yearbooks are a great resource for future genealogy use and historical tracking. There is funding available for equipment to scan the yearbooks for … [Read more...] about Continental Branch Library Collecting Local School Yearbooks

The Putnam County District Library in Ottawa is featuring a historical Continental display! Just inside the front door are pictures of Continental in it's early days. The pictures show the early churches, school, Main Street, the fire on South Main Street and more. Be sure to check it out before … [Read more...] about Hurry to the PCDL to See Historical Display of Continental

The Friends of the Putnam County Library are sponsoring a basket weaving class at the Continental Branch Library on Saturday, November 16. Linda Pollitz will teach the class, making a holiday tote basket. The class runs from 10am - 2pm (bring a lunch). Supplies to bring with you: scissors, 12 … [Read more...] about Sign Up For a Basket Weaving Class

The Friends of the Putnam County Library are sponsoring a basket weaving class at the Continental Branch Library on Saturday, November 16. Linda Pollitz will teach the class, making a holiday tote basket. The class runs from 10am - 2pm (bring a lunch). Supplies to bring with you: scissors, 12 … [Read more...] about Weave a Holiday Tote Basket @ Continental Branch Library

Did you notice the new addition to our local library this summer? Besides the new sidewalks, there were also three raised-bed planters added to the front of the building! A special thank you goes out to CHS Industrial Technology Instructor, Brian Stegbauer and the students in his 2018-19 class for … [Read more...] about Thank You!