Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Holiday Carols with Cleveland Opera Theater
Wednesday, December 1, 6:30 pm
Get in the mood for the holidays with the talented performers of the Cleveland Opera Theater. Enjoy the sounds of cherished classics among the library stacks to usher in the season. Seats are limited. Please register.
Holiday Crafting
Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 pm
We’re back for our tenth season of fun and cheap gift giving ideas. Learn to create your own affordable holiday gifts on virtually any budget. For teens (8th grade and up) and adults. Seats are limited. Please register.
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 December 13 – Reader’s choice of a Mariah Stewart book
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, December 8, January 12, February 9, 6:30
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! For all patrons 16 & over. No registration necessary – No homework – No assigned reading.
Writers Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
Wednesdays, December 15, January 19, February 16, 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.
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday Book Discussion
December 9, January 13, February 10, 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, December 9 The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang
Thursday, January 13 There There by Tommy Orange
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Board games for everyone
Saturdays, November 20, December 18, January 15, 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, December 22, January 26, February 23, 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:
December 22 A Fatal Grace, by Louise Penny
Children’s Programs
Baby Time
Thursdays, December 9, December 16, January 13, January 20, February 10, February 17, 10:15 a.m.
Baby Time features books, bounces, songs, and bubbles followed by a playtime. Baby Time is for ages 2 and under.
Story Time
Thursdays, December 9, December 16, January 13, January 20, February 10, February 17, 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.
Paws for Reading
Tuesdays, December 14, January 11, February 8, 6:30 pm
Mondays, December 27, January 24, February 28, 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.
School Age Programs
Is It Magic Or Is It Science?
Second Monday of each month 6:00 pm
December 14, January 11, and February 14
Family, School Age K-2 and 3-5, Tween
Join us for great hands on STEM fun.
After School Program
Wednesdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9, 4 pm
School Age (Grades K-2), School Age (Grades 3-5)
Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.
December 8-Make a fidget toy out of beads and large paperclips
Messy Monday
December 20, January 24, and February 21, 6:15 pm
Join us for some messy fun. One Monday a month at 6 pm. Remember to wear some old clothes, you may get messy.
December 20– Make an adorable mini flowerpot elf out of a mini clay pot, ribbon, and wooden beads. Your elf will be perfect for a seasonal decoration or to hang on a self in your bedroom.
Build it!
Friday, January 7, 2021, 4pm
Whether you build by yourself or with a friend, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos.
Take It Make It Popsicle Stick Snowman
December 1-31
Make a cute popsicle stick snowman using paint, buttons, pipe cleaner, and ribbon.
Teen Programs
Tween Take It Make It
December 1-31 Button Snowman
Create an ornament or zipper pull from buttons.
Dungeons and Dragons
Second Monday of each month, December 13, January 10 and February 14 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 Turn Out
Thursday, December 16 at 3:30.
We’re making Gingerbread Houses. Learn how to make frosting without a box or a can. Then Create your own magical Gingerbread House.
