Adult Programs
Casual Reads
A monthly meeting to discuss light fiction titles – virtually! This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a Zoom link. Copies of the book will be ready a month before the discussion.
Monday, April 12, 2:00pm A good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler
Coffee and Conversation: Thursday Book Discussion
A monthly meeting to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles in a casual group setting – virtually! This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a Zoom link.
Thursday, April 8, 2 pm The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis
Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion.
Mystery Book Discussion
Join us to discuss a good mystery – virtually! This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a Zoom link.
Wednesday, March 24, 6:00 pm Long Bright River by Liz Moore
Wednesday, April 28, 6:00 pm When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion.
Writers Guild of Nordonia Hills
Wednesday, April 21, 6:30 p.m.
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 – virtually! This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a link. Please bring a sample of your work to share.
Spark Joy Spring Cleaning
Wednesday, April 14, 6 p.m.
Learn the KonMari philosophy of tidying your space “once and for all” with certified KonMari Consultant Shannon Honeycutt, who was trained by tidying expert Marie Kondo.
Kondo is the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and the creator of the KonMari Method, which is a style of tidying focusing on decluttering and organizing your space by keeping only those items you love. Leave feeling motivated to Spark Joy in your home, office, and life. This program will be presented via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a link.
Happy Houseplants: tips and tricks to help your houseplants thrive
Thursday, April 22, 6 p.m.
Houseplants can boost mood, creativity, and productivity. Whether you have happy plants, struggling plants, or you’re looking to bring your first plant home, plant enthusiast Jillian Klemm will teach you how to create the best environment for plants in your space. Learn how to choose the right plant for your home and care for it so it grows and thrives – no matter your level of expertise. Klemm will share advice learned through failures and success while caring for hundreds of different varieties over the years. Stick around after for a Q&A to ask specific questions, get clarity, or show off your plants!
This program will be presented via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a link.
Children’s Programs
Take it Make it Popsicle Stick Harmonica
March 1-31
It only takes a few items to start making your own music. Craft kits are available at the Nordonia Hills Library.
Take it Make it Butterfly Craft
April 1-17
Decorate a coffee filter and then turn it into a beautiful butterfly. Craft kits are available at the Nordonia Hills Library.
Take it Make It Earth Day Art
April 19-24
April 22 is Earth Day. April 19-24, you can pick up an art kit from the Nordonia Hills library to make a watercolor earth shaped like a heart.
Baby Time
Thursdays, April 8, April 15, 10:15 am.
Baby Time features books, bounces, songs, and bubbles, followed by a playtime.
Baby Time is for children 24 months and under with a parent or caregiver.
This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a participation link.
Toddler and Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, April 8, April 15, 11:15 am.
Story time features stories, rhymes, music, sometimes flannels, and bubbles. Story Time is for children ages 2- 5 with two-year-olds accompanied by a parent, or caregiver.
This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a participation link.
School Age Programs
After School Program
Wednesday, April 14, 4 pm
Join Miss Melissa virtually for an after school activity. This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a participation link.
April 14- Q-tip Daisies-We will make daisies with Q-tips, clay, construction paper, and paint. Craft kit will be at the Nordonia Hills library available after April 1.
Messy Monday
Monday March 22, April 19, 6 pm
Join us for some virtual messy fun. Please register and will receive a link in your email through a Zoom invite to join the programs. Remember to wear old clothes – you may get messy. This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a participation link.
March 22 – Bubble Wrap Printing- Cut different shapes or designs out of bubble wrap and cardboard. Then we will add some paint to make different printings on canvas. Craft kits will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library after March 12.
April 19– We will create Piet Mondrian inspired art with a canvas, paint, electrical tape, and pencil. A craft kit is available to pick up after April 1.
STEM-Virtual Build it!
Friday, April 16, 4 pm
Whether you build by yourself or with a family member, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos.
Teen Programs
Tween Take Make It Shamrock Pin
March 1-31 make a shamrock pin and always have something green for Saint Patrick’s Day. You can pick up supplies at Nordonia Hills Library starting March 1, while supplies last.
April 3 -30 create your own a cartoon stress pillow. Pick up supplies at Nordonia Hills Branch Library any time in April starting April 3.
Teen Turn Out
Every month we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a skill you can take with you out into the world. This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a participation link. Craft kit will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library 2 weeks before each program.
March 9, 6:30 pm we’ll create a Knots and Beads Bracelet.
April 13, 6:30 pm embroider a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day.