Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of August 18th

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 2^nd 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