Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of December 8th

Nordonia Hills Branch

Adult Programs

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

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday Book Discussion

December 8, January 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, December 8, 2pm To Be Announced

Thursday, January 12, 2 pm To Be Announced

Thursday, February 9, 2pm All That She Carried by Tiya Miles

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 12, 2:00 pm Family Reunion by Nancy Thayer

Monday, January 9, 2:00 pm Any book by Elin Hilderbrand

Monday, February 13, 2:00 pm Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis 

Socrates Café

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

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

Nordonia Hills Game Time

Board games for everyone

December 17, January 21, February 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.

Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers

Wednesdays, December 21, January 18, February 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.

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

Children’s Programs

Baby Time

Thursdays, December 8, December 15, January 12, January 19, 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, December 8, December 15, January 12, January 19, 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, December 13, January 10, February 14, 6:30 pm

Monday, December 19, January 23, February 27, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, December 13, January 10, February 14, 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

December 19, January 23, February 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.

December 19– Reindeer Pot –Make a reindeer pot for decorations or as a gift for a loved one.

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.

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.

Take It Make It Wreath

December 1-31

Make a wreathe with beads

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.

Teen Programs

Dungeons and Dragons

Second Monday of each month,January 9, and February 13 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.

Teen Café is changing days and times in December. We’ll meet on the third Thursday of each month @6:60. We’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill.

Dec 15 2022 6:30pm – 7:30pm – We’re going to hand dip gourmet pretzels.

Jan 19 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm – We’re going to create Ice Candles

Feb 16 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm – We’re going to fry marbles. Not to eat! To use in jewelry or key chains.

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.

December  – Giving

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