Nordonia Hills Branch
Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Board games for everyone
August 20, September 17, October 15, 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.
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:
August 24: TBA
September 21: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
October 26: The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett
Creativity Club
Tuesdays, September 6, October 4, November 1
2 p.m.
Wednesdays, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
6:30 p.m.
Do you love exploring arts, crafts, and DIY projects? Join us for our Creativity Club series. With a different project each session, you’re sure to create something amazing! For teens and adults. Registration required.
September 6: Mason jar centerpieces
September 7: Autumn leaf bowls
October 4: Alcohol ink coasters
October 5: Clay incense holders
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
September 8, October 13, 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 8, 2pm- The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman
Thursday, October 13, 2pm–This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
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.
September 12- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
October 10- The Recipe Box by Viola Shipman
Socrates Café
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
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.
Children’s Programs
Baby Time
Thursdays, 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.
Story Time
Thursdays, 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
Paws for Reading
Mondays, August 22, September 26, 6:30 pm
Tuesdays, September 13, 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
September 18, October 6, 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.
September 18 –Oil and Watercolors
October 16 -Pumpkin Painting-Use your artistic skills to paint a pumpkin.
School Age Programs
Thrilling Thursdays
Thursday, 4 pm
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!
Friday, September 16, 4 pm
Whether you build by yourself or with a friend, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos.
Take It Make It-Jellyfish
August 1-31
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 Tents
September 1-30
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 Programs
Take It Make it
Take home a kit with everything you need to create the monthly project.
August – Funny Face Bookmarks
Dungeons and Dragons
Second Monday of each month, September 19 October 12 and November 14 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join our quest at your own peril! Bring your dice and your tankard. Snacks provided. For more information, please ask Mistress Sue.
Teen Café
The 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.467.8595.
September 23- We are having a Swap Meet! Bring in things you don’t want anymore and trade them for someone else’s stuff.
October 16 -Learn how to make ghostly images to decorate cards, journals & more.
November 18 –This month we are meeting on the 3rd Wednesday due to the election Turkey Treats out of candy!
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
