Nordonia Hills Branch
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, February 12, March 13, April 10, 2 pm 6:30 pm
A regular gathering of adults engaging in great conversation, exploring current events, thoughtful ideas, and reasoned debates. Take part or just listen to the discussion! No registration necessary – No homework – No assigned reading. For adults.
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
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.
February 13 –”Bel Canto” by Ann Patchet
March 12-”The Mighty Red” by Louise Erdrich
April 10 – “Entitlement” by Rumaan Alam
May 8 – “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
February 19, March 19, April 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.
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.
February 26 The Teacher by Freida McFadden
March-no book discussion
April 30 – “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristin Perrin
Veggies are King! Cooking Demo
Saturday, March 8, 2-3pm
Chef Jeanne Givelekian of Purposeful Eats will show you how to center your meals around tasty and delicious vegetables. This class includes a cooking demonstration with food samples and a handout with yummy recipes to try at home. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.467.8595.
Casual Reads
Light fiction book club
The second Monday of each month at 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.
March 10 – “Miss Benson’s Beetle” by Rachel Joyce
April 14 –”The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise” by Colleen Oakley
May 12– “The Indigo Girl” by Natasha Boyd
Nordonia Hills Game Time – Board Games for Everyone
Saturdays, March 15, April 19, 10 am
Play games including chess, board and Euro games, role-playing games, mah-jongg, and regular and trading card games. All ages welcome.
Children’s Program
Baby Time
Thursdays, February 13, February 20, March 13, March 20, April 3, April 10, 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, February 13, February 20, March 13, March 20, April 3, April 10, 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, in person or by phone at 330-467-8595.
Paws for Reading
Mondays, February 24 March 24, April 28 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 5, April 2, May 7, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, March 11, April 8, 6:30 p.m.
Read a book to a certified therapy dog. Bring a book or read one of ours! This is a terrific way for children to practice their literacy skills and gain more confidence in reading aloud. Children of all ages are welcome.
School Age Programs
Thrilling Thursdays
Thursday, 4 pm
Register online, in person or by phone at 330-467-8595
February 27– Scribblebots-Create your own scribblebot with a motor, battery, and some art supplies.
March 6- Whirligig-Make a spinner using cardboard and string. Choose a design to color or make your own.
April 24- Tissue Paper Suncatcher-Create a suncatcher to hang up in your window and observe the sun shine through.
Messy Monday
Join us for some messy fun at 6:15pm. Remember to wear some old clothes, you may get messy. Register online, in person or by phone at 330-467-8595.
February 17- –Fizzy Art-Create a STEM art project using common ingredients and watch your art fizz.
March 17-Clay Creation- Create a sculpture using clay, then paint your finished creation.
April 21– Cress Head -April 22 is Earth Day. For April, get your hands a little dirty and make a cress head with seeds, cup, and sticker faces. Decorate a journal to take home and keep track of its progress.
Teen Programs
Teen Trivia
The 3rd Thursday of each month: March 20, April 17, May 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Join a team or play on your own to answer questions about an assortment of topics ranging from anime to musicals to books and win small prizes!
The 3rd Thursday of each month: March 20, April 17, May 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Join a team or play on your own to answer questions about an assortment of topics ranging from anime to musicals to books and win small prizes!
Mario Party in Real Life
March 10 from 6-7:30 pm
Grades 4th-12th can come play IRL Mario Party with mini games, snacks and drinks, and prizes for all! Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.467.8595.
March 10 from 6-7:30 pm
Grades 4th-12th can come play IRL Mario Party with mini games, snacks and drinks, and prizes for all! Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.467.8595.
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 in person, or by phone at 330-467-8595.
