Nordonia Hills Branch
Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays August 9, September 13, October 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! No registration necessary – No homework – No assigned reading. For adults.
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
August 10, September 14, 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, August 10, – “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger.
Thursday, September 14 The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang
Thursday, October 12 On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
Wellness Yoga
Saturday, August 12, 10:30 am.
Improve your mobility and balance by practicing wellness yoga! Learn the health benefits and movements as you are safely anchored to a chair.
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, August 14– “Verity” by Colleen Hoover.
Monday, October 9– Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays, August 16, 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.
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Board games for everyone
August 19, 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
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.
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 30– “Killers of a Certain Age” by Deanna Raybourn.
September 27 All the Dark Places by Terri Parlato
October 25 The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang
Children’s Programs
Paws for Reading
Monday, August 28, September 25, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 12, 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, August 10, August 17, August 24, and September 28, 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 10, August 17, August 24, and September 28, 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.
August 7– Exploding Paint: Learn how to make exploding paint and leave with some amazing artwork
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.
School Age Programs
Thrilling Thursdays
Thursday, 4 pm
Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.
August 17– PLIX & CL SP — Beautiful Symmetry- This program adopts symmetry as a foundation around which to create works of art.
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.
Teen Programs
Dungeons and Dragons
Second & Fourth Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. August 14, 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.
