Past events

Revolutionary War Drumming and Colonial Music Program

Experience music of colonial America and drum signals heard during the Revolutionary War, as Major Ewing (U.S. Army, Retired) portrays a Revolutionary War Drummer. You will be thrilled with the sounds of military drumming and marches, and off duty music that the soldiers of that time participated in. Relive history and feel the patriotism of our forefathers and mothers. Their sacrifices back then gave us our freedom of today.

Preschool Story Hour

Children, ages 5 and under, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and FUN!

Bright Star Touring Theatre - Captain Friendship (Children's Summer Reading Program)

There's trouble under the big top as the Bully Bandit has struck fear in the hearts of all the performers. It's up to one superhero to stand up and make a difference: Captain Friendship!

Library Board Meeting

Page Turners' Book Club

Are you interested in reading a variety of literature? Do you enjoy discussing literary works? If so, this is the group for you! New members are always welcome.

Preschool Story Hour

Children, ages 5 and under, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and FUN!

The Legacy of Emmett Till presented by Jim Herm

The story of Emmett Till was silenced for over 50 years after his brutal murder on August 28, 1955. Discover the untold history of the injustice that followed fourteen-year-old Emmett’s trop to buy candy at Bryant’s Grocery in Money, Mississippi, where he whistled at the white store clerk. In this presentation, retired Portage Public School history teacher Jim Herm will share his research into the post-Civil War South, the legacy of Emmett Till, and the start of the Civil Rights movement.

Preschool Story Hour

Children, ages 5 and under, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and FUN!

Library Board Meeting

Page Turners' Book Club

Are you interested in reading a variety of literature? Do you enjoy discussing literary works? If so, this is the group for you! New members are always welcome.