Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of March 30th

Adult Programs

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

Yoga by the Book

Saturdays, April 1, May 13, 10:30 am
Improve your mobility and balance by practicing wellness yoga! Learn the health benefits and movements as you are safely anchored to a chair. Registration required.

Diane Bielecki, a graduate of the Cleveland Clinic School of Yoga, will explain the health benefits and guide your movement as you are safely anchored to a chair. Dress in comfortable, loose clothing and rubber-soled shoes.

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.

Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis

Monday, April 10People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

Monday, May 8Night Music by Jojo Moyes

Monday, June 12 – Reader’s Choice of any Novel

Socrates Café

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

Wednesdays, April 12, May 10, 6:30 pm

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday Book Discussion

April 13, May 11, June 8,2 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, April 13, 2 pm Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict

Thursday, May 11, 2pm I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Thursday, June 8True Raiders by Brad Ricca

Nordonia Hills Game Time

Board games for everyone

April 15, May 20, June 17, 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, April 19, May 17, June 21, 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:

April 26, 6:30 pm A Game of Fear by Charles Todd

May 31 Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower

Children’s Programs

Paws for Reading

Tuesday, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11 6:30 pm

Read a book to a certified therapy dog, Edmund. 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

Baby Time

Thursdays, April 13, April 20, May 11, June 8, June 15, May 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, April 13, April 20, May 11, May 18, June 8, June 15, 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

Under the Sea: The Little Mermaid

Friday, April 14, 4:15 pm

Actors from Nordonia Hills Drama Club’s production of The Little Mermaid will read an adaptation of The Little Mermaid and more. We will also make a craft, play a game, and enjoy some refreshments. Don’t forget to get your picture taken with the characters.

Messy Monday

April 17, May 15, June 20, 6:15 pm

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.

April 17–Stained Glass Art-We will make stained glass by the approach of using paint, wax paper, and bottle caps. The results are beautiful and it looks like stained glass when light is shown through it.

May 15-Floating Chalk Prints

June 20– Watercolors-Secret Kindness messages/pictures. Write your message or draw a picture with white crayon and then reveal it with watercolor paints.

School Age Programs

Thrilling Thursdays

Thursday, 4 pm

Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.

April 6 –Decorate a flower pot and then plant a flower to take home to grow or transfer to the ground for Earth Day.

May 18-Pop Bottle Firefly-Make a fire fly with miscellaneous supplies

June 22-Puzzle piece friendship necklace

Take It Make It-Earth Day Craft

April 1-29

Take It Cup and Ball Game

May 1-21

Teen Programs

Dungeons and Dragons

Second Monday of each month. Starting in March Second & Fourth Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. 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 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.

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.

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.

April – Adventure

May – Graphic Novel

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