Nordonia Hills Branch Â
Adult ProgramsÂ
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
 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, April 11 – State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Monday, May 9 – The Wangs vs The World by Jade Chang
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, April 13, May 11, 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! For all patrons 16 & over. No registration necessary – No homework – No assigned reading.
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
April 14, May 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, April 14 Fuzz: When Nature breaks the Law by Mary Roach
Thursday, May 12 Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Board games for everyone
April 16, May 21, 10 am–5 pmÂ
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, April 20, May 18, 6:30 pmÂ
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, April 27, May 25, 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:
April 27 Harlem Shuffle: A novel by Colson Whitehead
May 25 Silverview: a novel by John LeCarre
Children’s ProgramsÂ
Paws for Reading
Tuesdays, April 12, May 23, 6:30 pm
Mondays, April 25, May 9, 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 personÂ
Baby Time
Thursdays, April 14, April 21, 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, April 14, April 21, 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
April 18, May 16, 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
April 18 –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.
May 16-Paint a wooden drawer for your little things or keepsakes.
School Age Programs
Is It Magic Or Is It Science?
Second Monday of each month 6:00 pm
April 12 &May 10
Join us for great hands on STEM fun.
After School Program
Wednesdays, April 13, 4 pm
Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities. Register online, by phone, or in person
April 13-Make you very own travel tic-tac-toe game out of a burlap bag and other various supplies.
Take It Make It Seed Bomb
April 1-22
Make your very own Earth Day seed bomb to plant later on Earth Day.
Teen Programs
Teens Volunteer
Saturday, April 9, 11am-1pm
Join us one Saturday a month to work on projects like making library decorations, creating cards for shut ins and cleaning toys and library shelves. Drop in any time between 11 am and 1 pm.
Dungeons and Dragons
Second Monday of each month, April 11 & May 9 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.
