Nordonia Hills Branch
Adult Programs
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
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.
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
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
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
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Board games for everyone
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.
Children’s Programs
Baby Time
Thursdays, September 22, 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, September 22, 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
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
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.
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, October 10 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
