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Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events as of September 15th

Nordonia Hills Branch

Adult Programs

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

Creativity Club
Tuesdays, October 4, November 1

2 p.m.

Wednesdays, October 5, 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.

September 6: Mason jar centerpieces

October 4: Alcohol ink coasters

October 5: Clay incense holders

November 1: Mystery project

November 2: Jeweled picture frames

December 7: Introduction to book folding 

Socrates Café

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

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

Nordonia Hills Game Time

Board games for everyone

September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 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, 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:

September 21: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

October 26- The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett

November 30- Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson

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

Wednesdays, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21, 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

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, 2pmThis Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

November 10-TBA

December 8 -TBA 

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.

October 10- The Recipe Box by Viola Shipman

November 14- Janet Evanovich novel of your choice

December 12-The Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand

Socrates Café

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

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

Children’s Programs

Baby Time

Thursdays, September 15, September 22, October 13, October 20, 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, September 15, September 22, October 13, October 20, 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 

Paws for Reading

Mondays, September 26, October 11 6:30 pm

Tuesdays, September 13, October 24, 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

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.

School Age Programs

Build it!

Friday, September 16, 4 pm

Whether you build by yourself or with a friend, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos.

Thrilling Thursdays

Thursday, 4 pm

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

October 6 – STEM Sculptures- Use your creativity to make a creative sculpture using foam, paper, pipe cleaners, beads, etc.

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

Take It Make It Craft Stick Tents

September 1-30

September is the perfect time to think about camping. Temperatures will not be too hot or too cold.  Make a tent out of craft sticks and construction paper.

Teen Programs 

Dungeons and Dragons

Second Monday of each month, September 19, October 12 and November 14 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 2nd 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.

October 12 -Learn how to make ghostly images to decorate cards, journals & more.

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.

September 1 – School Stories

October 1 – Spooky Tales

November 1 – Family

December 1 – Giving

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