9458 Olde Eight Road
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-8595
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Library Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday, 12 Noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays – Closed
Contact: Sue Huston
Melissa Recco
Shannon Wood
Monthly Challenges
For Grades K-5 – Monthly challenges will be located in children’s area. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a small prize.
For the October project, try your hand at Costume Match!
Fill the Bus Food Drive
In partnership with The Emergency Assistance Center of Northfield, the Library is a drop off site for the Fill the Bus food drive campaign. Canned and boxed foods (non-expired) are requested. Drop off donations in the Library lobby. October 1 – October 26.
Story Times
Baby Time, Thursdays, October 18-November 15, 10:15 a.m.
For children 24 months and under with a parent or caregiver. Our programs feature bounces, songs, and stories.
Story Time, Thursdays, October 18-November 15, 11:30 a.m.
For children 2-5 years old, with two-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Short stories, rhymes, and more!
Writers’ Guild of Nordonia Hills
Writers wanted! New writers and old hands welcome: fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between. Have your work critiqued and give feedback to others in a fun and friendly environment. Please bring a sample of your work to share. Light snacks provided. Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 17.
Monsters Are Universal: Silver Screams in Hollywood’s Golden Age
Sara Showman and Mark Dawidziak use lighthearted sketches, props and costume pieces to explore Hollywood’s “golden age” of horror, with a special emphasis on the Universal Studios films starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff, as well as the genre’s literary origins, from Frankenstein and Dracula to The Invisible Man and The Phantom of the Opera. A monstrous good time that shows how famous film fiends became beloved characters. A book signing featuring many of Dawidziak’s horror-centric titles will follow. Thursday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Refreshments are served. Registration is suggested.
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Join our regular gaming “meet-up” each month for patrons who enjoy board games, cards, chess, role-playing, war games, and collectible card games. The next meet-up will be on Saturday, October 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join fellow local players – Sharpen your intellect – Enjoy the social aspects of games. Refreshments served. No registration necessary.
Messy Monday
Messy Monday is one Monday a month. We will paint pumpkins on Monday, October 22 at 6 p.m.
After School Club
After School Club is one Wednesday per month, for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. On Wednesday, October 24 at 4 p.m., make a spider web craft.
Mystery Book Discussions
The Mystery Book Lovers discussion group is an informal group of adult mystery readers. Our next discussion will be “Reader’s Choice” of a Reginald Hill mystery on Wednesday, October 24 at 7 p.m.
Family Night
Join our program for families of all ages! One Monday a month at 6:30 p.m., we’ll get together for some great crafts. On Monday, October 29 – We are going to make Halloween Puppets.
Let’s Eat!
For students in grade 5 and up. One Tuesday a month at 3:30 p.m. we will get together and create something delicious. Tuesday, October 30 – Create Dracula’s dentures with Miss Sue. And then we’ll eat them.
Adult Coloring Night
Bring your own coloring book or choose from provided coloring pages and spend the evening relaxing and coloring with new friends. Tuesday, October 30, 6 p.m.
Crafters’ Corner
Join your fellow craft enthusiasts for daylong fun. Bring your own supplies. All crafts welcome. Lots of table space to spread out. Refreshments served. Come for an hour or the entire day. Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Teens Do Something
This is a great way for students in 5th through 12th grades to volunteer. We will meet one Saturday a month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to do a different type of project. Please contact us for more details. Saturday, November 3.
Science Saturday
On Saturday, November 3, 2:30 p.m., join us for great hands on STEAM fun! Children, school age and up, bring your moms, dads, and the whole family.
Coffee & Conversation Book Discussion
Join us for some great conversation with your fellow Nordonia Hills readers! Our next discussion is Thursday, November 8 at 2 p.m. We will discuss The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory
Monday Casual Reads
Join us the second Monday of each month for reader-to-reader book discussions, fun, and sharing with fellow light reading lovers. We will discuss Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng on Monday, November 12 at 2 p.m.
Stitch Clique
Grab your crocheting/knitting needles and yarn and stitch the evening away. Join us the second Tuesday of each month for crocheting/knitting tips, friendship, advice and more. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, November 13, 6-8 p.m.
NaNiWriMo Series: Crafting A Killer Plot
What makes a novel a bestseller? Find out the essential ingredients to turn your novel into a bestseller with USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower. Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Paws for Reading
Read a book to Edmund, a certified therapy dog. Bring a book or read one of ours! This is a great way for children to practice their literacy skills and gain more confidence in reading aloud. Children of all ages are welcome. Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Cookies and Conversation
The second Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., meet to talk about what’s going on your life, school, town or the world. We’ll discuss philosophy, current events or whatever is on the group’s mind. And remember we have cookies! November 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Socrates Café
Interested in candid, thought-provoking conversation? Join your fellow patrons at the Socrates Café, an informal adult discussion that takes place each month here at the library. The Cafe opens on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. 16 & over, please.
A Storytelling “Tellabration”
Storytellers from the Western Reserve Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling present an adult story concert. These are stories especially designed “not just for children.” Some tales will make you think, some will make you laugh, will make you wonder, but all of them have hidden wisdom for you to discover. Thursday, November 15, 7 p.m.
NaNoWriMo Series: Crafting A Memorable Character
Do you want to know what it takes to make your characters stand out? Join USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower for a writing craft lecture about characterization and what it takes to make every character in your fiction shine. Registration is suggested. Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
For more information call the Nordonia Hills Library at 330-467-8595 or visit the library at 9458 Olde Eight Rd. Email us at nordoniahills@akronlibrary.org
