Nordonia Hills Branch
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills
Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays, June 15, July 20, August 10, 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
June 18, July 16, August 20, 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:
June 22 The Dry by Jane Harper
July 27, 6:30 pm “Woman In The Window” by A.J. Finn
Friends of the Library Open House
Saturday, July 9, 2-4 pm
The Friends of the Library would like to invite the public to meet our new Nordonia Hills branch manager, Sarah Rosenberger, at an Open House at the Library on Saturday, July 9 from 2-4 pm. Refreshments will be served and no registration is necessary.
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.
July 11 – The Cilbury Ladies Choir by Jennifer Ryan
August 27 – TBA
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays , July 13, August 10, 6:30 pm
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
July 14, August 11, 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, July 14,2 pm “Good Sisters” by Sally Hepworth
Thursday, August 11, 2 pm TBA
Children’s Programs
Baby Time
Thursdays, June 16, July 7, July 14, August 11, August 18, 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, June 16, July 7, July 14, August 11, August 18, 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
Messy Monday
June 20, July 25, August 15, 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
June 20- Jellyfish Art Project-Create Jellyfish art by using glue and watercolor paints. The dried glue creates a raised effect and added texture that is appealing to the eye and touch.
July 25- Ocean in a Bottle-Use some everyday household materials and a few other surprise objects to make your very own ocean in a bottle.
August 15– Sandpaper Starfish-Learn about starfish, while coloring sandpaper with oil pastels. We will then cut and make a starfish out of the sandpaper.
Paws for Reading
Mondays, June 27, July 25, August 22, 6:30 pm
Tuesdays, July 12, August 9, 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
School Age Fun!
Tuesdays at 2 pm
Tuesdays, June 9-July 28, at 2 pm, join us as we laugh, learn, and have some fun.
June 21 –Art Sparks– Put your dancing shoes on and be ready to “dance to the music”
June 28- Bubble Lady– Welcome to the wonderful world of bubbles with Sue Durant, the Bubble Lady.
July 5-Let’s play Bingo
July 12- One T Entertainment – Join your library friends for a summer afternoon dance party.
July 19– Ankle Biters Improv- Experience interactive improv comedy for all ages.
July 26-David Anthony- Be wowed with award-winning magic.
Take It Make It-Clothespin Shark
June 1-30
Make a fun clothespin shark that is silly, cute, but not too scary
Take It Make It-Fish
July 1-30
Use sequins, construction paper, and a cd to make a sparkly fish.
Take It Make It-Jellyfish
August 1-31 July 1-30
Take home a kit with a paper bowl and streamers to make a jellyfish. Use markers or crayons to decorate your jellyfish.
Teen Programs
Teen Cafe
Wednsdays, June 8 through 29; July 6 & 27; from 2 pm to 3:30 pm.
June 15 – Great Lakes Fish and Coral will present how to start an aquarium & show us some interesting fish.
June 22 – Painting Together – we will paint for 5 minutes & pass it to the next person
June 29 – Candy Olympics
July 6 – 10th annual Paper Air Plane Races with prizes
July 13 – Faux Stained Glass
July 20 Water Science
July 27 – Pizza & Games
Take It Make it
Take home a kit with everything you need to create the monthly project.
June – Seashell necklace
Dungeons and Dragons
Second Monday of each month, July 11 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.
