Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of January 26th

Adult Programs

Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.

Welcoming New Americans in Summit County: An Introduction to Our Cultural Diversity

Wednesday, February 2, 6:30 pm

Did you know that Ohio is one of the top resettlement states in the United States? In Summit County Alone, we have many groups from all over the world, from Southeast Asia to the Middle East to Africa. Learn about the groups resettling in our area: where they come from, why they are here, and the cultural diversity that makes our area unique. Please register.

Paper Marbling

Saturday, February 5, 1-3 pm

Marbling is the mesmerizing art of transferring patterns of paint floating on water to paper, fabric, or another surface. Learn about this colorful art form and try your hand at marbling yourself with Akron artist and paper marbler Claire Marks. Seats are limited. Please register online, by phone or in person, starting Monday, January 3 at 10 am. 

Socrates Café

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

Wednesdays, February  9,  March 9, 6:30

A regular gathering of adults engaging in great conversation, exploring current events, thoughtful ideas, and reasoned debates. Come and take part, or just listen to the discussion! For all patrons 16 & over. No registration necessary – No homework – No assigned reading.

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday Book Discussion

February 10, April 14, 2 pm

A monthly meeting to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles in a casual group setting. Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion.

Thursday, February 10 Red Island House by Andrea Lee

Thursday, April 14 Fuzz: When Nature breaks the Law by Mary Roach

Casual Reads Light fiction book club

The second Monday of each month 2 pm we will get together to discuss light fiction books. Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion.

Monday, February 14 –The Giver of Stars Jojo Moyes

Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers

Wednesdays, February 16, April 20, 6:30 pm 

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.

Nordonia Hills Game Time

Board games for everyone

Saturdays, February 19, 10 am–5 pm

Meet and join in with players of various games including chess, board and Euro games, role-playing games, mah-jongg, war games, and regular and trading card games. All ages welcome. Please register.

Children’s Programs

Baby Time

Thursdays, February 10, February 17, March 10, March 17, 10:15 a.m.

Baby Time features books, bounces, songs, and bubbles followed by a playtime. Baby Time is for ages 2 and under.

Story Time

Thursdays, February 10, February 17, March 10, March 17, 11:30 a.m.

Story time features stories, rhymes, music, sometimes flannels, and bubbles followed by a playtime.

Story Time is for children ages 3-5.

Paws for Reading

Tuesdays, February 8, March 8, 6:30 pm

Mondays, February 28, March 28, 6:30 pm

Read a book to a certified therapy dog, Edmund or Sweetie. 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. 

School Age Programs

After School Program

Wednesdays, February 9, March 2, 4 pm

School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.

February 9–Brighten up the winter with some mosaic art.

March 2– Make a colorful windsock out various materials to hang up for spring

Is It Magic Or Is It Science?

Second Monday of each month 6:00 pm

February 14

Family, School Age K-2 and 3-5, Tween

Join us for great hands on STEM fun. 

Messy Monday

February 21, March 21, 6:15 pm

Join us for some messy fun. One Monday a month at 6 pm. Remember to wear some old clothes, you may get messy.

February 21 – Use a canvas, tape, and watercolors to make a tape resist watercolor painting. Register online, by phone, or in person.

March 21 – Pulled String Art-Make a pulled string art painting with paint, paper, liquid watercolors, and string. The process is captivating and the results are beautiful.

Take It Make It Paper Cup Snowman

February 1-28

Use a cup, pipe cleaner, felt, and pompoms to make a cute snowman.

Take It Make It Dixie Cup Windmill

March -1-31

Make a windmill using paint, a cup, foam, and a metal brad.

Teen Programs

Tween Take It Make It

February 1-26, Rainbow Heart Wreath

Make a beautiful paper wreath to hang on your door. 

Dungeons and Dragons

Second Monday of each month, February 14 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Join our quest at your own peril! Bring your own dice and drinking vessel or pay Miss Sue 10 pieces of gold. We are a green group. Snacks and drinks provided. For more information, please ask Miss Sue. 

Teens Turn Out

The 4th Thursday of each month, we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill.

Thursday, February 24, 3:30 pm

We are going to make denim feather pendants. Please register.