Nordonia Hills Branch
Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Friends of the Library Open House
Saturday, July 9, 2-4 pm
The Friends of the Library would like to invite the public to meet our new Nordonia Hills branch manager, Sarah Rosenberger, at an Open House at the Library on Saturday, July 9 from 2-4 pm. Refreshments will be served and no registration is necessary.
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.
July 11 – The Cilbury Ladies Choir by Jennifer Ryan
August 27 – TBA
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, July 13, August 10, 6:30 pm
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
July 14, August 11, 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, July 14, 2 pm “Good Sisters” by Sally Hepworth
Thursday, August 11, 2 pm TBA
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Board games for everyone
July 16, August 20, 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.
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays, July 20, August 10, 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.
Mystery Book Discussion
Mystery lovers book club
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss a good mystery. Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion. Please register.
Titles are as follows:
July 27, 6:30 pm “Woman In The Window” by A.J. Finn
August 24, 6:30 pm TBA
Children’s Programs
Baby Time
Thursdays, July 7, July 14, August 11, August 18, 10:15 a.m.
Baby Time features books, bounces, songs, and bubbles followed by a playtime. Baby Time is for ages 2 and under. Register online, by phone, or in person.
Story Time
Thursdays, July 7, July 14, August 11, August 18, 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. Register online, by phone, or in person
Paws for Reading
Tuesdays, July 12, August 9, 6:30 pm
Mondays, July 25, August 22, 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. Register online, by phone, or in person
Messy Monday
July 25, August 15, 6:15pm
Join us for some messy fun at 6:15pm. Remember to wear some old clothes, you may get messy. Register online, by phone, or in person
July 25- Ocean in a Bottle-Use some everyday household materials and a few other surprise objects to make your very own ocean in a bottle.
August 15– Sandpaper Starfish-Learn about starfish, while coloring sandpaper with oil pastels. We will then cut and make a starfish out of the sandpaper.
School Age Program
School Age Fun!
Tuesdays at 2 pm
Tuesdays, June 9-July 26, at 2 pm, join us as we laugh, learn, and have some fun.
July 5-Let’s play Bingo
July 12- One T Entertainment – Join your library friends for a summer afternoon dance party.
July 19– Ankle Biters Improv- Experience interactive improv comedy for all ages.
July 26-David Anthony- Be wowed with award-winning magic.
Take It Make It-Fish
July 1-30
Use sequins, construction paper, and a cd to make a sparkly fish.
Take It Make It-Jellyfish
August 1-31 July 1-30
Take home a kit with a paper bowl and streamers to make a jellyfish. Use markers or crayons to decorate your jellyfish.
Teen Programs
Teen Cafe
Wednesdays, June 8 through 29; July 6 & 27; from 2 pm to 3:30 pm.
July 6 – 10th annual Paper Air Plane Races with prizes
July 13 – Faux Stained Glass
July 20 Water Science
July 27 – Pizza & Games
Take It Make it
Take home a kit with everything you need to create the monthly project.
June – Seashell necklace
July – Rope Basket
August – Funny Face Bookmarks
Teen Lit Loot
Grades 6-12 are invited to register for our book box service: Lit Loot! Each box will contain two books and an assortment of goodies. Register online, in person, or by phone at330-467-8595.
August 1 – Fantasy
September 1 – School Stories
October 1 – Spooky Tales
November 1 – Family
December 1 – Giving
