Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of December 1st

Adult Programs 

Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.

Holiday Carols with Cleveland Opera Theater 

Wednesday, December 1, 6:30 pm 

Get in the mood for the holidays with the talented performers of the Cleveland Opera Theater. Enjoy the sounds of cherished classics among the library stacks to usher in the season. Seats are limited. Please register.

Holiday Crafting 

Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 pm 

We’re back for our tenth season of fun and cheap gift giving ideas. Learn to create your own affordable holiday gifts on virtually any budget. For teens (8^th grade and up) and adults. Seats are limited. Please register. 

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 December 13 – Reader’s choice of a Mariah Stewart book

Monday, January 10 – The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

Monday, February 14 –The Giver of Stars Jojo Moyes

Socrates Café 

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

Wednesdays, December 8, January 12, February 9, 6:30  

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.

Writers Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers

Wednesdays, December 15, January 19, February 16, 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. 

Coffee and Conversation  

Thursday Book Discussion 

December 9, January 13, February 10, 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, December 9 The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang

Thursday, January 13 There There by Tommy Orange 

Thursday, February 10 Red Island House by Andrea Lee

Nordonia Hills Game Time 

Board games for everyone

Saturdays, December 18, January 15, February 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.

Mystery Book Discussion 

Mystery lovers book club

Wednesdays, December 22, January 26, February 23, 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:

December 22 A Fatal Grace, by Louise Penny

January 26 The Second Sleep, by Robert Harris

February 23 The End of Her, by Shari Lapena

Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library Annual Meeting 

Tuesday, January 18, 6:00 pm 

Have you ever wondered how the Friends of the Library group supports library programming, initiatives and much more? Find out at their annual meeting on January 18. Learn about possible fulfilling volunteer opportunities, and stay for an Evening of Jazz with The Dan Wilson Trio, a live performance sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

An Evening of Jazz with The Dan Wilson Trio 

Tuesday, January 18, 6:30 pm 

Enjoy an evening of Jazz in the library stacks with Grammy nominated recording artist, Akron native, and guitar master Dan Wilson. Wilson is one of the biggest names on the jazz guitar scene today. He has shared the stage with the likes of David Sanborn, Russell Malone, Christian McBride, Joey DeFrancesco, Les McCann, Eric Marienthal and Dave Stryker, to name a few. Seats are limited. Please register. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library.

Basic Computer Class and Gmail Series 

Free hands-on computer classes. Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, Windows 10, folders, the Internet and more. Attend one class or the entire series. Registration is required and opens 1/3/22. Register by phone, online or in person.

The Basic Computer Series is designed for anyone who is new to computers or has never had formal training. In this series, you will learn how to use the mouse, keyboard and Windows 10 Operating System, save and organize files and folders, and also get an introduction to the Internet.

Series dates and times: 

Intro to Computers (Learn basic mouse and keyboard skills, and Windows 10)  

Monday, January 24, 2 pm 

Organizing File Folders (Create/Organize Folders, Cut/Move/Copy Folders, etc.)

Tuesday January 25, 2 pm 

Basic Internet (Basic Internet Searching) 

Wednesday January 26, 2 pm 

Gmail 1 (Sign-up Gmail; compose, read and send messages)   

Thursday January 27, 11 am 

Gmail 2 (Learn cc vs bcc, group send, create contacts, Labels and more)  

Friday January 28, 2 pm 

Please cancel if you cannot attend the class after registration. You can do so online via the email confirmation received at the time of registration or by calling Nordonia Hills Branch library at 330-467-8595.

Welcoming New Americans in Summit County: An Introduction to Our Cultural Diversity 

Wednesday, February 2, 6:30 pm 

Did you know that Ohio is one of the top resettlement states in the United States? In Summit County alone, we have many groups from all over the world, from Southeast Asia to the Middle East to Africa. Learn about the groups resettling in our area: where they come from, why they are here, and the cultural diversity that makes our area unique. Please register.

Paper Marbling 

Saturday, February 5, 1-3 pm 

Marbling is the mesmerizing art of transferring patterns of paint floating on water to paper, fabric, or another surface. Learn about this colorful art form and try your hand at marbling yourself with Akron artist and paper marbler Claire Marks. Seats are limited. Please register online, by phone or in person, starting Monday, January 3 at 10 am.

Opera 101 

Thursday, February 17, 6pm 

What defines opera? Designed for the opera novice, this talk is an overview of this art form with listening samples spanning opera’s 400-year history. Attendees will be introduced to some of opera’s most beloved stories, melodies and performers, leaving confident in attending their first operatic experience. Presented by the Cleveland Opera Theater. Please register.

Children’s Programs 

Baby Time 

Thursdays, December 9, December 16, January 13, January 20, February 10, February 17, 10:15 a.m.

Baby Time features books, bounces, songs, and bubbles followed by a playtime.  Baby Time is for ages 2 and under.                                                                                                                       

Story Time 

Thursdays, December 9, December 16, January 13, January 20, February 10, February 17, 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.

Paws for Reading 

Tuesdays, December 14, January 11, February 8, 6:30 pm 

Mondays, December 27, January 24, February 28, 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.  

School Age Programs 

Is It Magic Or Is It Science? 

Second Monday of each month 6:00 pm 

December 14, January 11, and February 14 

Family, School Age K-2 and 3-5, Tween

Join us for great hands on STEM fun.

After School Program 

Wednesdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9, 4 pm 

School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)

Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.

December 8-Make a fidget toy out of beads and large paperclips

January 12 –We will bust out the board games and enjoy some hot coco.

February 9–Brighten up the winter with some mosaic art.

Messy Monday                                                                                              

December 20, January 24, and February 21, 6:15 pm 

Join us for some messy fun. One Monday a month at 6 pm. Remember to wear some old clothes, you may get messy.

           December 20– Make an adorable mini flowerpot elf out of a mini clay pot, ribbon, and wooden beads. Your elf will be perfect for a seasonal decoration or to hang on a self in your bedroom.

January 24– Experiment with making crumpled paper art with watercolors. Register online, by phone, or in person.

February 21 – Use a canvas, tape, and watercolors to make a tape resist watercolor painting. Register online, by phone, or in person.

Build it! 

Friday, January 7, 2021, 4pm                                                                                        Whether you build by yourself or with a friend, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos.   

Take It Make It Popsicle Stick Snowman 

December 1-31 

Make a cute popsicle stick snowman using paint, buttons, pipe cleaner, and ribbon.

Take It Make It Clothes Pin Airplanes 

January 1-31 

Use clothes pins and popsicle sticks to make an airplane. How high can your airplane soar?

Take It Make It Paper Cup Snowman 

February 1-28 

Use a cup, pipe cleaner, felt, and pompoms to make a cute snowman.

Teen Programs 

Tween Take It Make It  

December 1-31 Button Snowman 

Create an ornament or zipper pull from buttons.

January 1-31 Worry Doll. 

Make a friend to tell all your problems.

February 1-26, Rainbow Heart Wreath

Make a beautiful paper wreath to hang on your door.

Dungeons and Dragons 

Second Monday of each month, December 13, January 10 and February 14 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.

Teens Turn Out 

The 4th Thursday of each month, we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill.  Please register.

Thursday, December 16, 3:30 pm 

We’re making gingerbread houses. Learn how to make frosting without a box or a can. Then Create your own magical Gingerbread House.

Thursday, January 27, 3:30 pm  

In January, we’ll learn how to make macramé coasters.