Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Little Art Show Kickoff
Tuesday, September 5, 3-8 pm
Calling all adults! Participate in our “Spooky Season” themed Little Art Show and share your talent. Stop by to register, discuss details, and pick up supplies in person Tuesday, September 5, 3-8 pm while supplies last. Art will be displayed at the branch from Oct 3-31.
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, September 13, October 11, November 08 ,6:30 pm
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! No registration necessary – No homework – No assigned reading. For adults.
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
September 14, October 12, 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, September 14 The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang
Thursday, October 12 On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
Beading Basics
Tuesday, September 19, 6:00 pm
In this beading basic class, you will learn about wire, tools, and the proper crimping method. Each student will be given a bag of beads to create a unique bracelet. Registration required. For adults.
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays, September 20, October 18, 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.
Medicare 101 – Navigating the Medicare Maze
Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 pm
Sharon Honroth from Kaz Company Medicare Plans will be returning to the library to present an educational program to take the mystery out of Medicare.
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:
September 27 All the Dark Places by Terri Parlato
October 25 The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang
November 29 The Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Casual Reads
Light fiction book club
The second Monday of each month at 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, October 9– Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Insights Into the Unknown
Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 pm
Take a trip into the world of ghosts, spirits and hauntings with speaker, author, and investigator Greg Feketik. Based on his two books, you will explore a world of strange photos, creepy recordings, and frightening videos from his investigations. Registration required. For adults and teens.
Children’s Programs
Paws for Reading
Tuesday, September 12, October 10, November 14, 6:30 pm
Monday, September 25, September 25, October 23, November 27, 6:30 pm
Read a book to 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. Register online, by phone, or in person
Baby Time
Thursdays, September 28, October 12, October 19, November 9, November 16, 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, September 28, October 12, October 19, November 9, November 16, 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
Messy Monday
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.
September 18 – Fall Leaf Art Create a beautiful autumn leaf art project using various brushes, wooden leaves, and a mixing of assorted colors of fall paints.
October 16– It is that time again. Pumpkin painting! Paint a pumpkin to display at home.
November 20— Pointillism Art-We will experiment with various round objects to create a pointillism art piece.
School Age Programs
Thrilling Thursdays
Thursday, 4 pm
Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.
September 21– Animal Remix-Create a new animal through collage and illustration using pictures of animals, markers, and crayons.
October 12– We’ll make Halloween spiderwebs with craft sticks, yarn, and spider.
November 30–Fall Tree Luminaries– With some tissue paper, a jar, and few other craft materials make a festive luminary that can be used over and over again.
Annular Solar Eclipse
Saturday, October 14, 12:30 pm
We’ll talk about the annular solar eclipse and do an eclipse activity. At 1:00 pm, we’ll watch the eclipse at its maximum view. Eclipse glasses will be able as supplies last.
Teen Programs
Dungeons and Dragons
Second & Fourth Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. September 11th & 25th October 9th & 23rd November 13th & 27th
Join our quest at your own peril! Bring your dice and your tankard. Snacks provided. For more information, please ask Mistress Sue.
Teen Café
On the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill.
Thursday, September 21st Let’s try a new recipe and create Cheesy Pizza Leaves.
Thursday, October 19th Come make a creepy glowing skeleton hand. Stay for the snacks!
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.
