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Mystery Book Club

2026-05-28 18:30:00 2026-05-28 19:30:00 America/New_York Mystery Book Club Whodunit? Find out with us! Join our mystery book club for thrilling reads, twisty plots, and killer conversations. Copies of our selected titles will be available for pickup at the library. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, May 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-28 18:30:00 2026-05-28 19:30:00 America/New_York Mystery Book Club Whodunit? Find out with us! Join our mystery book club for thrilling reads, twisty plots, and killer conversations. Copies of our selected titles will be available for pickup at the library. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Whodunit? Find out with us! Join our mystery book club for thrilling reads, twisty plots, and killer conversations. Copies of our selected titles will be available for pickup at the library.

Unravel clues, uncover secrets, and solve the case — join our mystery book club where every story hides a twist!

Pick a title or read both!

book cover of The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark

"The Ghostwriter" by Julie Clark.

"In June 1975, the Taylor family is shattered when two teenage siblings are found dead, leaving Vincent as the only survivor and prime suspect. Decades later, Vincent becomes a famous horror writer, while his daughter, Olivia Dumont, hides her identity. Facing financial ruin, Olivia is offered a job to ghostwrite her father's last book, only to discover it's not a horror novel but the true story of what happened that night in 1975." - NoveList Plus.

book cover of Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

"Gone Before Goodbye" by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben.

"Maggie McCabe has always lived life at the edge, and it was all going to plan until a series of tragedies led to her medical license being revoked. Maggie is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite plastic surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand absolute discretion along with the best care money can buy. When one of the world’s most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance, Maggie - one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take the job - fulfills her end of the agreement. But when the patient suddenly disappears while still under her care, Maggie must become a fugitive herself - or she will be the next one who is… gone before goodbye." - NoveList Plus.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
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We're closed Sunday May 24 due to CLOSED—Memorial Day Eve
Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
(CLOSED—Memorial Day Eve)

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
This event is full

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 26 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room,Reading Garden

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 2026 at 9:00am