Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of October 13th

Nordonia Hills Branch

Adult Programs

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

Socrates Café

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

Wednesdays, October 12, December 14, January 11, 6:30 pm  

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday Book Discussion

October 13, November 10, December 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, October 13, 2pm–This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

Thursday, November 10, 2pm-To Be Announced

Thursday, December 08, 2pm To Be Announced

Thursday, January 12, 2 pm To Be Announced

Nordonia Hills Game Time

Board games for everyone

October 15, November 19, December 17, January 21, 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, October 19, November 16, December 21, January 18 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:

Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 pm- The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett

Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 pm- Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson

Wednesday, December 28, 6:30 pm No meeting this month

Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 pm The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

Creativity Club
Tuesdays, November 1

2 p.m.

Wednesdays, November 2, December 7

6:30 p.m.

Do you love exploring arts, crafts, and DIY projects? Join us for our Creativity Club series. With a different project each session, you’re sure to create something amazing! For teens and adults. Registration required.

November 1: Mystery project

November 2: Snowy mason jar luminaries

December 7: Introduction to book folding

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, November 14, 2:00 pm Janet Evanovich novel of your choice

Monday, December 12, 2:00 pm Family Reunion by Nancy Thayer

Monday, January 9, 2:00 pm Any book by Elin Hilderbrand

Children’s Programs

Baby Time

Thursdays, October 13, October 20, November 10 and November 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. Register online, by phone, or in person. 

Story Time

Thursdays, October 13, October 20, November 10 and November 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. Register online, by phone, or in person 

Messy Monday

October 17, November 21, 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.

October 17 -Pumpkin Painting-Use your artistic skills to paint a pumpkin.

November 21-–Pinecone Hedgehog – Use miscellaneous materials to make a hedgehog out of a pinecone and then make the quills colorful.

December 19– Reindeer Pot –Make a reindeer pot for decorations or as a gift for a loved one.

January 23–Winter Tree Art-This is a nature art project using sticks, Q-tips (or fingertip), and white paint.

Paws for Reading

Monday, October 24, November 28, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, November 8, December 13, February 14, 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

School Age Programs

Thrilling Thursdays

Thursday, 4 pm

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

November 17- Q-Tip Cross Bow-Build a launcher out of crafts sticks and then we will see whose Q-tips launch the farthest.

December 22-Make a cute snowman ball ornament with just a few craft supplies.

January 5- Sock Snowman-Use a sock, rice, and fiber fill to make a snowman. Then decorate it with ribbon, buttons, and markers.

Take It Make it Bat Craft

October 1-31

All you need are markers and water. You will receive black paint, clothespin, and a coffee filter to make a bat. Make your bat fly around or use it as a Halloween decoration.

Teen Programs

Dungeons and Dragons

Second Monday of each month, November 14, December 12, January 9, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

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

Teen Café

The 2^nd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.467.8595.

November 16- This month we are meeting on the 3rd Wednesday due to the election Turkey Treats out of candy! 

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.

October 1 – Spooky Tales

November 1 – Family

December 1 – Giving