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Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of February 9th

Adult Programs

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

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday Book Discussion

February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, 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, February 10 Red Island House by Andrea Lee

Thursday, March 10 Deacon King Kong by James McBride

Thursday, April 14 Fuzz: When Nature breaks the Law by Mary Roach

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, February 14 –The Giver of Stars Jojo Moyes

Monday, March 14 – The Last Garden In England by Julia Kelly

Monday, April 11 – State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

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

Wednesdays, February 16, March 16, April 20, 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.

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. 

Nordonia Hills Game Time

Board games for everyone

Saturdays, February 19, March 19, April 16, 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, February 23, March 23, April 27, 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:

February 23 The End of Her, by Shari Lapena

March 23 Billy Summers: a Novel by Stephen King

April 27 Harlem Shuffle: A novel by Colson Whitehead 

Socrates Café

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

Wednesdays, March 9, April 13, 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! For all patrons 16 & over. No registration necessary – No homework – No assigned reading.

Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library Book Sale

Friday, March 25, 12:30-3:00 pm Friends Pre-sale

Enjoy this special book sale preview with a $5 Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library membership.

Friday, March 25, 3:00 – 6:00 pm Book Sale

Enjoy a wide selection of items at this book sale to benefit the Nordonia Hills Branch Library and surrounding community.

Saturday, March 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Book Sale

Enjoy a wide selection of items at this book sale to benefit the Nordonia Hills Branch Library and surrounding community. Bag sale 2-4. $5 per bag!

Children’s Programs

Baby Time

Thursdays, February 10, February 17, March 10, March 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. Register online, by phone, or in person.

Story Time

Thursdays, February 10, February 17, March 10, March 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. Register online, by phone, or in person

Paws for Reading

Tuesdays, March 8, April 12, 6:30 pm

Mondays, February 28, March 28, April 25, 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

School Age Programs 

After School Program

Wednesdays, March 2, April 13,May 11, 4 pm

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

Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities. Register online, by phone, or in person

March 2- Make a colorful windsock out various materials to hang up for spring.

April 13-Make you very own travel tic-tac-toe game out of a burlap bag and other various supplies. 

Is It Magic Or Is It Science?

Second Monday of each month 6:00 pm

March 8, April 12

Join us for great hands on STEM fun.

Messy Monday

March 21, April 18, May 16, 6:1 5pm

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

 April 18 –Pulled String Art-Make a pulled string art painting with paint, paper, liquid watercolors, and string. The process is captivating and the results are beautiful. 

Take It Make It Dixie Cup Windmill

March -1-31

Make a windmill using paint, a cup, foam, and a metal brad.

Take It Make It Seed Bomb

April 1-22

Make your very own Earth Day seed bomb to plant later on Earth Day.

Teen Programs

Tween Take It Make It

February 1-26, Rainbow Heart Wreath

Make a beautiful paper wreath to hang on your door.

Dungeons and Dragons

Second Monday of each month, March14, April 11 & May 9 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.

Thursday, February 24, 3:30 pm

We are going to make denim feather pendants. Please register.

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