9458 Olde Eight Road
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-8595
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Library Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday, 12 Noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays – Closed
Contact: Patrick Manning
Sue Huston
Melissa Recco
Shannon Wood
Story Times
Baby Time
Thursdays, December 15-January 19, 10:15 am
For children 24 months and under with a parent or caregiver. Our programs feature bounces, songs, and stories.
Toddler Story Time
Thursdays ,December 15-January 19, 11:15 am
For children 2-3 years old, with two-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Short stories, rhymes, and more!
Preschool Story Time
Thursday, December 15-January 19, 12:30 pm
For children 3-5 years old, not yet in Kindergarten. Stories, rhymes, and more!
Monthly Challenges
For Grades K-5 – Monthly challenges will be located in children’s area. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a small prize. For the December project, try to follow the directions of the snowmen!
Holiday Toy Drive
In partnership with The Emergency Assistance Center of Northfield, the Library is hosting a holiday toy drive. Brand new toys still in the original packaging and gifts for teenagers (such as spirit wear, socks, lotion, etc.) are requested. Drop off donations in the Library lobby through December 16.
Nordonia Hills Game Time
The library hosts a regular games “meet-up” each month for patrons who enjoy: board games, cards, chess, role-playing, war games, and collectible card games. The next meet-up will be on Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join fellow local players – Sharpen your intellect – Enjoy the social aspects of games. Refreshments are served. No registration is necessary.
3rd – 4th Grade Book Club
For children in 3rd-4th grades. Once a month at 4 p.m., we will read a different chapter book and then come in and talk about it with others over a drink and a snack. On Monday, December 19, we will read Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story by R. L. Stine.
Mini Teen Makerspace
For students in grade 5 and up. One Tuesday a month at 6:30 p.m. we will get together and create with a different medium. On Tuesday, December 20, try your hand at different printing techniques.
An Evening of Jazz with Curtis Taylor
Grammy-Award winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor returns! The celebrated musician will perform live with his jazz quartet. Wednesday, December 21, 7 p.m. Seats are first-come, first-seated.
Adult Coloring Night
Bring your own coloring book or choose from provided coloring pages and spend the evening relaxing and coloring with new friends. Tuesday, December 27, 6 p.m.
Yoga for School Agers
Children grades K-4 can join us for some yoga fun presented by Nirvana Yoga on Wednesday, December 28, 2:30 p.m.
Mystery Book Discussions
The Mystery Book Lovers discussion group is an informal group of adult mystery readers, usually meeting the fourth Wednesday of each month. Our next discussion will be Dead Key by D. M. Pulley on Wednesday, December 28 at 7 p.m.
No School Library Party
For students in grades 5 and up. Bring your friends and have some fun on your day off school. Saturday, December 31, 1:30 p.m. – Freaky Challenge! Are you up to it?
Wellness Yoga: Yoga Off the Mat
Learn soothing stretches that you can incorporate into your daily life in this gentle yoga series with Diane Bielecki, who graduated from the Cleveland Clinic School of Yoga. No mat is needed – stretches are done standing or in a chair. Please dress in comfortable clothing and arrive 5-10 minutes early so that class may begin on time. This class is limited to twenty participants, and registration is strongly suggested. Wednesdays, January 4 and 18, February 1 and 15, 6:30 p.m.
Crafters’ Corner
Join your fellow craft enthusiasts for daylong fun. Bring your own supplies. All crafts welcome. Lots of table space to spread out. Refreshments served. Come for an hour or the entire day. Saturday, January 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday Casual Reads
Join us the second Monday of each month for reader-to-reader book discussions, fun, and sharing with fellow light reading lovers. We will discuss “Reader’s Choice” of a Cleo Coyle “Coffeehouse Mystery” on Monday, January 9 at 2 p.m.
Messy Mondays
Join us for messy fun! Don’t forget to wear some old clothes, you may get messy. On Monday, January 9, 6 p.m. we will have some fun doing tea bag painting.
Stitch Clique
Grab your crocheting/knitting needles and yarn and stitch the evening away. Join us the second Tuesday of each month for crocheting/knitting tips, friendship, advice and more. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, January 10, 6-8 p.m.
Cookies and Conversation
The second Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., meet to talk about what’s going on your life, school, town or the world. We’ll discuss philosophy, current events or whatever is on the group’s mind. And don’t forget we’ll have cookies! Wednesday, January 11 at 3:30 p.m.
Socrates Café
Interested in candid, thought-provoking conversation? Join your fellow patrons at the Socrates Café, an informal adult discussion that takes place each month here at the library. The Cafe opens on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m. 16 & over, please.
Coffee & Conversation Book Discussions
Join us for some great conversation with your fellow Nordonia Hills readers! Our afternoon book discussion group meets the second Thursday of each month. Our next discussion is Thursday, January 12 at 2 p.m. We will discuss The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessey by Rachel Joyce.
Writers’ Guild of Nordonia Hills
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. Light snacks provided. Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The first meeting will be a meet and greet on Wednesday, January 18.
Family Night
Join our program for families of all ages! One Monday a month at 6:30 p.m. we’ll get together for some great crafts. Monday, January 23 – Play a few games of Winter I Spy!
Branch Podcast
Our library podcast, On Nonfiction, is available for listening on iTunes, and at http://nordoniahillslibrary.podomatic.com
For more information call the Nordonia Hills Library at 330-467-8595 or visit the library at 9458 Olde Eight Rd. Email us at nordoniahills@akronlibrary.org
