Nordonia Hills Branch
Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
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, January 9, 2:00 pm Any book by Elin Hilderbrand
Monday, February 13, 2:00 pm Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
Monday, March 13 – Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, January 11, February 8, March 8, 6:30 pm
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
January 12, February 9, 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, January 12, 2 pm To Be Announced
Thursday, February 9, 2pm All That She Carried by Tiya Miles
Thursday, March 9 The Long Weekend by Gilly McMillan
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays
January 18, February 15, March 15, 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
January 21, February 18, March 18, 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:
Wednesday, December 28, 6:30 pm No meeting this month
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 pm The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 pm Reckoning by Catherine Coulter
March 29 The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Children’s Programs
Baby Time
Thursdays, January 12, January 19, February 9, February 16, 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, January 12, January 19, February 9, February 16, 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
Tuesday, January 10, February 14, March 14, 6:30 pm
Monday, January 23, February 27, March 27, 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
January 23, February 20, March 20, 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.
January 23–Winter Tree Art-This is a nature art project using sticks, Q-tips (or fingertip), and white paint.
February 20 – Open ended art with oil pastels on canvas.
March 20-Claude Monet Inspired Kids Art-Make your own Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies after we learn a little about the artist
School Age Programs
Thrilling Thursdays
Thursday, 4 pm
Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.
January 5- Sock Snowman-Use a sock, rice, and fiber fill to make a snowman. Then decorate it with ribbon, buttons, and markers.
February 23- Mario Kart Deluxe 8 on Nintendo Switch and board games. Snacks will be provided.
March 23- Make a wind chime out a cup, beads, washers, and string; then decorated it with markers, stickers, etc.
Take It Make it Hibernating Bear
January 1-31
Stop into the library for a hibernating bear craft.
STEM- Build it!
Friday, January 6, 4 pm
Whether you build by yourself or with a family member, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos.
This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a participation link.
Take it Make It Hockey Game
February 1-28
Got the winter boredom blues? Make your own hockey game with craft sticks, colored paper, and buttons.
Take It Make It Clothes Pin Bird
March -1-31
Teen Programs
Dungeons and Dragons
Second Monday of each month, January 9, February 13. Starting in March Second & Fourth Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. March 12 & 27, April 10 & 24, May 8 & 22
Join our quest at your own peril! Bring your dice and your tankard. Snacks provided. For more information, please ask Mistress Sue.
Teen Café
We are meeting on the third Thursday of each month @ 6:60. 5th -12th graders try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.467.8595.
Jan 19 2023 6:30pm – 7:30 pm – We’re going to create Ice Candles
Feb 16 2023 6:30pm – 7:30 pm – We’re going to fry marbles. Not to eat! To use in jewelry or key chains.
March 16 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Make a Boho Macramé Coaster.
April 20 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Wick Poetry Center at KSU is coming for Expressive Writing. Adults are invited to join us for this special program!
May 18 6:30 -7:30 pm – We’re Planting a terrarium.
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.
January – Harry Potter Read a-Like
February- Realistic Fiction
March – Reader’s Choice
April – Adventure
May – Graphic Novel
