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Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of January 11th

Adult Programs

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

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, March 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, 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

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 13, 2:00 pm Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis

Monday, March 13 , 2:00 pm Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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

Monday, January 23, February 27, March 27, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, February 14, March 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

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.

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.

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

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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Second Monday of each month, 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 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

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