Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of October 11th

Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers

October 18, November 15, December 20, 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:

October 25 The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang

November 29 The Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke

Socrates Café 

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

Wednesdays, October 11, November 08, December 13, 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 

 October 12, November 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, October 12 On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

Thursday, November 9 Reading Behind the Bars by Jill Grunenwald

December 14 – We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

Insights Into the Unknown 
Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 pm

Take a trip into the world of ghosts, spirits and hauntings with speaker, author, and investigator Greg Feketik. Based on his two books, you will explore a world of strange photos, creepy recordings, and frightening videos from his investigations. Registration required. For adults and teens.

Casual Reads 

Light fiction book club

The second Monday of each month at 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.

November 13 Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner

December 11 A Family Affair by Robyn Carr

Children’s Programs

Paws for Reading 

Tuesday, October 10, November 14, 6:30 pm 

Monday, October 23, November 27, 6:30 pm 

Read a book to a certified therapy dog. 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, October 12, October 19, November 9, November 16, December 7, December 14, 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, October 12, October 19, November 9, November 16, December 7, December 14, 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

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.

October 16– It is that time again. Pumpkin painting! Paint a pumpkin to display at home.

November 20— Pointillism Art-We will experiment with various round objects to create a  pointillism art piece.

December 18–Snow Paint Pictures-Make a creamy, puffy paint that is cold to the touch and top your picture off with some glitter

School Age Programs 

Thrilling Thursdays  

Thursday, 4 pm 

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

October 12– We’ll make Halloween spiderwebs with craft sticks, yarn, and spider.   

November 30–Fall Tree Luminaries– With some tissue paper, a jar, and few other craft materials make a festive luminary that can be used over and over again.   

December 21– Make your own snow globe.

Teen Programs 

Dungeons and Dragons 

Second & Fourth Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. October 9th & 23rd November 13th & 27th December 11, January 8 & 22, February 12 & 26

Join our quest at your own peril! Bring your dice and your tankard. Snacks provided. For more information, please ask Mistress Sue.

Teen Café  

On the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill.  

Thursday, October 19th Come make a creepy glowing skeleton hand. Stay for the snacks! 

Thursday, November 16 We are making Reese’s Turkeys to share with family and friends!

Thursday, December 21st Come and celebrate everything Chocolate! We’ll create, play games and eat chocolate!

Thursday, January 18th Make your own felted coffee sleeve.

Thursday, February 15th Miss Sue will provide all different kinds of material and you will design your own cell phone stand.

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 in person, or by phone at 330-467-8595.