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Mystery Book Club

2026-07-30 18:30:00 2026-07-30 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, July 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 18:30:00 2026-07-30 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 Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

"Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim

"Mia isn't initially concerned when her family fails to return from a walk, until her mute brother Eugene, who suffers from a rare genetic condition, returns bloody and alone and is unable to describe what happened to their father." - NoveList Plus.

Book Cover of Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham

"Forget Me Not" by Stacy Willingham

"Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. Days later, her blood was found in a car, a man was arrested, and the case was swiftly closed. In the decades since, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist...until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew." - 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 Saturday July 04 due to CLOSED—Independence Day
We're closed Sunday July 05 due to CLOSED
Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(CLOSED—Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
(CLOSED)

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

Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room,Reading Garden
Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 9:00am

Rescheduled
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Monday, July 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room