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
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 November project, use a color grid to color in a person, place, thing, or animal!
Story Times
Baby Time
Thursday, November 3, 10:15 a.m.
For children 24 months and under with a parent or caregiver. Our programs feature bounces, songs, and stories.
Toddler Story Time
Thursday, November 3, 11:15 a.m.
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, November 3, 12:30 p.m.
For children 3-5 years old, not yet in Kindergarten. Stories, rhymes, and more!
Library Closing
The library will be closed Friday, November 4, for a staff training day.
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, November 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NanoWriMo Write-In
Taking on the NanoWriMo challenge to write 50,000 words of your novel in a month? Come Write In here at the library in a quiet, distraction free environment. Light refreshments provided. Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Tuesday, November 15, 6 – 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, November 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
Hands-On Computer Classes
Monday, November 7, 2-3:30 p.m. – MS Word, Part 1: Creating/Editing Documents
Tuesday, November 8, 2 -3:30 p.m. – MS Word, Part 2: Formatting Text & Paragraphs
Wednesday, November 9, 2-3:30 p.m. – MS Word, Part 3: More Useful Formatting Tools
Thursday, November 10, 6-7:30 p.m. – MS Word, Practical Application Project
No registration is required; however, you must have a ticket to be admitted to each hands-on class. Class size is strictly limited to 15 participants. Tickets will be passed out ½ hour prior to each class time.
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, November 8, 6-8 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 returns to Wednesdays in 2016 starting on Wednesday, November 9 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, November 10 at 2 p.m. We will discuss Needful Things by Stephen King.
Science Saturday
Join us for the science of secret messages. Children, school age and up, your bring moms, dads, and the whole family. Saturday, November 12, 2:30 p.m.
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 November 14 – December 16.
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 Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth on Monday, November 14 at 2 p.m.
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 next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 15.
A Storytelling “Tellabration”
Storytellers from the Western Reserve Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling present an adult story concert. These stories are especially designed “not just for children.” Some tales will make you think, some will make you laugh, some will make you wonder, but all of them have hidden wisdom for you to discover. Registration is suggested. Thursday, November 17, 7 p.m.
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, November 19, 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, November 21, we will read Lucky by Chris Hill.
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, November 22, dye fabric material using flowers and vegetables.
After School Club
For children in K-4th grade. Once a month at 4 p.m. On November 23, we will make Indian headbands.
No School Library Party
For students in grades 5 and up. Bring your friends and have some fun on your day off school. Please sign up. Friday, November 25, 1:30 p.m. – it’s time for a Lego Block Party.
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, November 28 – Canvas Tape Painting.
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, November 29, 6 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 “Reader’s Choice” of a Martin Edwards mystery on Wednesday, November 30 at 7 p.m.
Gift Giving on the Cheap 8
We’re back for our eighth season of fun and cheap gift giving ideas. Learn to create your own affordable holiday gifts on virtually any budget. For teens (8th grade and up) and adults. Class size is limited to 20 participants, so registration is requested. Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 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. Email us at nordoniahills@akronlibrary.org
