9458 Olde Eight Road
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-8595
http://www.akronlibrary.org/nordoniahills
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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
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 January fill out the New Year’s “Resolutions for Kids” questions.
Storytimes
Baby Time
Thursdays, 10:15 am, January 14-February 25
For children 24 months and under with a parent or caregiver. Our programs feature bounces, songs, and stories.
Toddler Story Time
Thursdays, 11:15 am, January 14-February 25
For children 2-3 years old, with two-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Short stories, rhymes, and more!
Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, 12:30 pm, January 14-February 25
For children 3-5 years old, not yet in Kindergarten. Stories, rhymes, and more!
Bedtime Story Time (for families)
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, January 26 and February 23
Stories, rhymes, and more!
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 returns to Wednesdays in 2016 starting on Wednesday, January 13 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 14 at 2 p.m. We will discuss The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman.
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, January 16, 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.
“Books You Might Have Missed – 2015”
The Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library welcome you to their annual meeting on Tuesday, January 19 at 7 p.m., to celebrate the previous year’s highlights at the library, plus a look ahead to 2016. Also, meet the new officers of the Friends Board.
Following the general meeting, librarian Patrick Manning presents a book talk, “Books You Might Have Missed – 2015.” Pick up sixty great reading ideas, both fiction and nonfiction. All are welcome – no registration necessary. Coffee and tea served, plus some goodies.
SmashCraft: Tournament and Retro Gaming
Gamers unite! Join your fellow gamers for a Super Smash Brothers Wii U tournament with prizes on Saturday, January 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If tournament play isn’t your thing, check out the Minecraft corner and retro gaming with classics from the Nintendo 64. All ages and walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration for the tournament is strongly suggested.
5th& 6th Grade Book Club
One Monday each month at 6:30 p.m., we will meet to talk about this month’s book over a drink and a snack. Monday, January 25 – The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman.
After School Club
After School Club is one Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. for children in Kindergarten – 4th grade. On Wednesday, January 27, make an airplane craft.
Mystery Book Discussions
The Mystery Book Lovers discussion group is an informal group of adult mystery readers, meeting the fourth Wednesday of each month. Our next discussion title will be Homicide in Hardcover, by Kate Carlisle on Wednesday, January 27 at 7 p.m.
Teen Cafe
For students in grade 5 and up. One Wednesday a month at 4 p.m. Please register for each date. Wednesday, February 3 – Take the challenge! Help us decide whose Valentine’s Day chocolates are the best.
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, February 6, 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 The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes on Monday, February 8 at 2 p.m.
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, February 8, we will read The Dragon in the Sock Drawer by Kate Kilmo.
Family Night
Join our crafts program for families of all ages! Monday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. – You are invited to celebrate The Chinese Year of the Monkey.
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, February 9, 6-8 p.m.
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.
Our web site is: http://www.akronlibrary.org/nordoniahills/
