Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
Writer’s Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers
October 18, November 15, December 20, January 17, 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
Saturdays, October 21, November 18, December 16, January 20, 10 am
Play games including chess, board and Euro games, role-playing games, mah-jongg, and regular and trading card games. All ages welcome.
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
January 31 Dead Mountain by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
Socrates Café
Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration
Wednesdays, November 08, December 13, January 24, 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
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, November 9 Reading Behind the Bars by Jill Grunenwald
December 14 – We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange
January 11 – TBD
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
January 8 – Identity by Nora Roberts
Winter Energy Preparedness
Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 pm
With winter weather comes increased energy usage. Learn how to prepare now for winter energy costs and how to minimize your utility bills while making the most of every dollar you spend on energy. Presented by Tonja Stewart Shaw, Senior Outreach & Education Specialist from the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC).
Children’s Programs
Paws for Reading
Monday, October 23, November 27, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, November 14, December 12, January 9 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 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 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.
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
January 29- Sparkly Winter Paintings-Enjoy a process art activity but creating a beautiful winter painting with paint, glue, and Epsom salt.
School Age Programs
Thrilling Thursdays
Thursday, 4 pm
Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.
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.
January 18– Hex Bugs-Design a maze with different pathways and obstacles out of various materials and then use the hex bugs to see how they respond.
Teen Programs
Dungeons and Dragons
Second & Fourth Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. October 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 15h 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 at330-467-8595.
