Local events

Local events in New Franklin

City · Summit County · 35 events in the next 90 days from 2 public calendars

This weekend: Portage Lakes Book Sale - Friends Only Preview, Leaf Drop Off and Portage Lakes Friends of the Library Book Sale. Checked October 19; updated daily.

Today, Monday, October 19

  1. Tales from the Speculative Shelf

    6 to 7 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    This is a group for speculative fiction fans (science fiction/fantasy) who like to read and discuss genre literature. Each month we'll have a discussion about a book, either a new release or an older book (but ideally something that most people haven't read yet), that we've…

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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Next 7 days, Tuesday, October 20 to Monday, October 26

  1. Family Storytime

    10:30 to 11:30 a.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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  2. Medicare 101 with Chris Maczko

    6 to 7:30 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks Sports and fitness

    Join us for an educational presentation by Chris Maczko, licensed agent with Maczko Insurance Solutions, to learn about your options, benefits, and Part D changes for 2027.

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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  3. Portage Lakes Book Sale - Friends Only Preview

    Noon to 3 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    Get the best selection at our Friends-only preview. A membership card is required and available for purchase at the door.

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  4. Leaf Drop Off

    9 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Service Garage

    From City of New Franklin

    Also , and , and 3 more dates.

  5. Portage Lakes Friends of the Library Book Sale

    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    For more information about the sale or to volunteer, email the Friends of Portage Lakes Branch Library at folportagelakes@gmail.com.

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

Later in October, October 27 to 31

  1. Get Tech Help with a Technology Trainer

    1 to 4 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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Further out, November 1 to January 17

25 more events
  1. Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library

    10 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids Community and volunteering

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  2. Jigsaw Puzzle Night

    5 to 7 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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  3. Paws for Reading

    11 a.m. to noon · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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  4. A Different Kind of Book Club

    2 to 3 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  5. Family Storytime

    10:30 to 11:30 a.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

    Also , and , and 1 more date.

  6. PLX Knitters and Fiber Crafts

    2 to 4 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Arts and museums Classes and talks

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  7. Happy Hands: Knitting and More for Grades 1-4

    3:15 to 4:15 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Arts and museums Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  8. Medicare 101 with Chris Maczko

    11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks Sports and fitness

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  9. Book Buddies Club for K-2 Readers

    4 to 4:45 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  10. Pajama Storytime

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  11. Baby Storytime

    10:30 to 11:15 a.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  12. Mystery Book Club

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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  13. Cozy Afternoon Hangout for Tweens and Teens

    2 to 3 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids Arts and museums

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  14. Adult Recess

    1 to 2 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Arts and museums

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  15. A Time to Play

    10:30 a.m. to noon · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  16. Jigsaw Puzzle Night

    5 to 7 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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  17. LEGO® & More

    11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  18. VolunTeen Afternoon

    2 to 3:30 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  19. Tudor House Christmas Open House

    2 to 5 p.m. · Tudor House Civic Center · Community and volunteering

    From City of New Franklin

  20. PLX Knitters and Fiber Crafts

    2 to 4 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Arts and museums Classes and talks

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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  21. Happy Hands: Knitting and More for Grades 1-4

    3:15 to 4:15 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Arts and museums Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

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  22. A Different Kind of Book Club

    2 to 3 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Classes and talks

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

    Also .

  23. Book Buddies Club for K-2 Readers

    4 to 4:45 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

    Also .

  24. Baby & Toddler Storytime

    10:30 to 11:15 a.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

  25. A Time to Play

    10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · Portage Lakes Branch Library · Free Family and kids

    From Akron-Summit County Public Library

Public meetings, 3 in the next 90 days

Public bodies that post their agendas: each line links the agenda or notice.

  1. Parks Commission Meeting

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · 5611 Manchester Rd · Public meetings

    From City of New Franklin

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  2. City Council Meeting

    6 to 8 p.m. · Public meetings

    From City of New Franklin

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  3. City Council Public Hearing

    6 to 7 p.m. · City Hall · Public meetings

    From City of New Franklin

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Compiled from the public calendars named above; every event links to the posting it came from. Checked October 19.

Cracked Buckeye, "Local events in New Franklin", https://crackedbuckeye.com/place/new-franklin/events/, checked 2026-10-19.

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