Nordonia Hills Branch
Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
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, May 9 – The Wangs vs The World by Jade Chang
June 13 – A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, May 11, June 86:30 pm
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
May 12, June 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, May 12 Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
Thursday, June 9 Of Women and Salt” by Gabriela Garcia
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays, May 18, June 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
May 21, June 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, May 25, June 22, 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 25 Silverview: a novel by John LeCarre
June 22 The Dry by Jane Harper
Children’s Programs
Paws for Reading
Mondays, May 9, June 27, 6:30 pm
Tuesdays, May 23, June 12, 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
May 16, June 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
May 16-Paint a wooden drawer for your little things or keepsakes.
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.
Baby Time
Thursdays, June 9, June 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, June 9, June 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
School Age Programs
Is It Magic Or Is It Science?
Second Monday of each month 6:00 pm
May 10
Join us for great hands on STEM fun.
Take It Make It-Worry Worm
May 1-31
Make a worry worm out of pipe cleaner and beads. Then leave your worries behind.
Take It Make it-Clothespin Shark
June 1-30
Make a fun clothespin shark that is silly, cute, but not too scary
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 7– Jungle Bob-Be impressed and amazed as you learn about his animal friends first hand.
June 14- Madscience- Ooh and ahh as you watch the interactive science experiments come to life.
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.
Teen Programs
Dungeons and Dragons
Second Monday of each month, May 9, June 13, 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 Volunteer
Saturday, May 14, 11am-1pm
Join us one Saturday a month to work on projects like making library decorations, creating cards for shut ins and cleaning toys and library shelves. Drop in any time between 11 am and 1 pm.
Teen Cafe
Wednsdays, June 8 through 29; July 6 & 27; from 2 pm to 3:30 pm.
June 8 – Come and enjoy Donut Mug Cakes.
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
Take It Make it
Take home a kit with everything you need to create the monthly project.
June – Seashell necklace
