Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, July 12, August 9, 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! No registration necessary – No homework – No assigned reading. For adults.
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
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, May 11, 2pm I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Thursday, June 8 – True Raiders by Brad Ricca
Yoga by the Book
Saturdays, 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.
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays, 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.
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Board games for everyone
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
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:
May 31 Farm to Trouble by Amanda Flower
June 22 – Mystery on an Irish Farm by Carlene O’Connor
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, June 12 – Reader’s Choice of any Novel
Monday, July 10 – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
Children’s Programs
Paws for Reading
Tuesday, 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, 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, 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
Discover Dinosaurs
Friday, May 12, 4 p.m.
Dinosaur Day is in May. We will discover dinosaurs with the help of COSI. COSI and their partners donated dinosaur Learning Lunchbox kits. We will use this kit for some activities such as making a fossil, making impressions and more. There are many activities whatever we don’t get done and you can take home the discovery kit and explore on your own.
Messy Monday
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.
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.
May 18-Pop Bottle Firefly-Make a fire fly with miscellaneous supplies
June 22-Puzzle piece friendship necklace
July 27–Friendship bracelet- We will explore multiple ways to create friendship bracelets and you choose which way you would like to use
Summer Reading Fun
Tuesdays at 2 pm
Tuesdays, June 6-July 25, at 2 pm, join us as we laugh, learn, and have some fun.
June 6- One T Entertainment – Join your library friends for a summer afternoon dance party.
June 13- Outback Ray– Enjoy a fun and very hands-on event for kids of all ages. See captive-born exotic animals up close and personal
June 20 –Art Sparks– Put your dancing shoes on and be ready to “dance to the music”
June 27- David Anthony– – Be wowed with award-winning magic. Fun for all ages
Take It Cup and Ball Game
May 1-21
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.
May 18 6:30 -7:30 pm – We’re Planting a terrarium.
Teen Café’s new time for summer is every Wednesday @ 2 June through July. We’ll try something new: a craft, a recipe, or a new skill. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.467.8595.
June 7 – Try on some Temporary Henna Tattoos
June 14 – Create a Rope Basket
June 21 – Make a Pounded Flower Print
June 28 – Bake a Mini Dump Cake
July 5 – Compete in the 11th Annual Paper Airplane Contest and Win Fantastic Prizes!
July 12 – Create a Copper Tree Paperweight
July 19 – Mold a Circular Burning Candle
July 26 – Join Miss Sue for Pizza and Games
Dungeons and Dragons
Second & Fourth Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. April 24, May 8, & 22
June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24
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.
May – Graphic Novel
June-Fantasy
July-Summer Time
