Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Coffee and Conversation Â
Thursday Book DiscussionÂ
August 11, September 8, 2 pmÂ
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, August 11, 2 pm TBAÂ
Thursday, September 8, 2pm TBAÂ
Thursday, October 13, 2pm TBAÂ
Nordonia Hills Game TimeÂ
Board games for everyone
August 20, September 17, October 15, 10 am–5 pm Â
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.
Mystery Book DiscussionÂ
Mystery lovers book club
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.Â
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:
August 24, 6:30 pm TBAÂ
September 21, 6:30 pm TBA
October 26, 6:30 pm TBAÂ
Casual ReadsÂ
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.
September 12-TBAÂ
October 10-TBAÂ
Socrates CaféÂ
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, September 14, October 12, 6:30 pm
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays, September 21, October 19, 6:30 pm Â
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.
Casual ReadsÂ
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.
September 12-TBA
October 10-TBA
Children’s Programs Â
Baby TimeÂ
Thursdays, August 11, August 18, September 15, September 22, 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.Â
Story TimeÂ
Thursdays, August 11, August 18, September 15, September 22, 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 MondayÂ
August 15, September 18, 6:15pmÂ
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.
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.
September 18 –Oil and Watercolors
October 6 – STEM Sculptures- Use your creativity to make a creative sculpture using foam, paper, pipe cleaners, beads, etc.
Paws for ReadingÂ
Mondays, August 22, September 26, 6:30 pmÂ
Tuesdays, September 13, 6:30 pmÂ
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
School Age ProgramsÂ
Thrilling Thursdays Â
Thursday, 4 pm Â
Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.
September 8 – Bird Feeder-Make a beautiful bird feeder using paper bowl, birdseed, and cereal.
October 6 – STEM Sculptures- Use your creativity to make a creative sculpture using foam, paper, pipe cleaners, beads, etc.
Build it!Â
Friday, September 16, 4 pmÂ
Whether you build by yourself or with a friend, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos.
Take It Make It-JellyfishÂ
August 1-31 July 1-30Â
Take home a kit with a paper bowl and streamers to make a jellyfish. Use markers or crayons to decorate your jellyfish.
Take It Make It Craft Stick TentsÂ
September 1-30Â
September is the perfect time to think about camping. Temperatures will not be too hot or too cold. Make a tent out of craft sticks and construction paper.
Teen ProgramsÂ
Take It Make itÂ
Take home a kit with everything you need to create the monthly project.Â
August – Funny Face BookmarksÂ
Teen Lit LootÂ
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 – FantasyÂ
September 1 – School StoriesÂ
October 1 – Spooky TalesÂ
November 1 – FamilyÂ
December 1 – GivingÂ
