Adult Programs
Casual Reads
A monthly meeting to discuss light fiction titles virtually! Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a Zoom link. Copies of the book will be ready a month before the discussion.
Monday August 9, 2:00pm TBA
Coffee and Conversation: Thursday Book Discussion
A monthly meeting to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles in a casual group setting.
August 12, 2:00 pm Reader’s Choice – Choose either The Refugees or The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen, and we’ll discuss the author and the two titles. (This discussion will be in-person)
Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion.
Writers Guild of Nordonia Hills
Wednesdays, July 21 (This meeting will be in-person), August 18 (This meeting will be in-person), 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.
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, July 28, 6:00 pm The Searcher by Tana French (This discussion will be in-person)
Wednesday, August 25, 6:00 pm The Plotters by Un-Su Kim (This discussion will be in-person)
Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion.
Vital Vax and Go – COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-up Event
Wednesday, August 11 2021
Adults and anyone age 12 and older may come to the Library for their COVID-19 vaccine.
Approximately three weeks after the first dose, the Vital Vax and Go team from Summa Health may return to the same location to deliver second doses.
No appointments are needed. Insurance cards (if available) and IDs, as well as IDs/birth certificates for those 12-17 years old are required. In partnership with Summa Health and Summit County Health.
Description
Visit the Summa Health Vital Vax and Go website for additional vaccine sites – https://www.summahealth.org/coronavirus/covid-vaccine/vaccination-mobile-unit
Or, the Summit County Health Department’s full pop-up event schedule at: https://www.scph.org/covid
For questions, please call Summa Health, 234.867.7110.
Cocktails with The Spotted Owl’s Will Hollingsworth
Tuesday, August 17 6:30 pm
Will Hollingsworth, proprietor of the Spotted Owl cocktail bar in Akron and Tremont, will present the rich history of both gin AND tonic, describe their fateful marriage, and give recommendations for the best pairings and advanced techniques for a beautiful expression of summer’s greatest highball: the G&T. This series will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a link.
The Beyonderers in Concert
Thursday, August 19, 7:00 pm
Hold onto summer just a little longer with the surf-rock inspired sounds of the Beyonderers. This special performance, recorded at Main Library, will premier on the ASCPL Facebook page on August 19.
The Beyonderers are an instrumental trio from Akron, Ohio.
Anne Lillis, Dave Rich and Brian Hill combine the reverb and twang of 60’s surf rock with the distorted attitude of Link Wray and top it all off with the arrangements and guitar pyrotechnics of 80’s thrash metal to create something both nostalgic and futuristic. No local band captures the sound of summer quite like the Beyonderers. You won’t want to miss out on this performance!
Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library Book Sale
Friday, August 27, 12:30-3:00 pm Friends Pre-sale
Enjoy this special book sale preview with a $5 Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library membership.
Friday, August 27, 3:00 – 6:00 pm Book Sale
Enjoy a wide selection of items at this book sale to benefit the Nordonia Hills Branch Library and surrounding community.
Saturday, August 28, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Book Sale
Enjoy a wide selection of items at this book sale to benefit the Nordonia Hills Branch Library and surrounding community. Bag sale 2-4. $5 per bag!
Children’s Programs
Take it Make it Turtle and Bunny Origami
July 1-31
Make a simple paper turtle then challenge yourself and make a bunny corner bookmark. Pick up a kit at Nordonia Hills Branch Library, while supplies last.
Take it Make it Beaded Snake Bubble Wand
August 1-31
Twist piper cleaners into a snake shape and use some beads to mimic scales on the wands. Pick up a kit at Nordonia Hills Branch Library, while supplies last.
Baby Time,
Thursdays, July 22, August 12, August 19, 10:15 am
Baby Time features books, bounces, songs, and bubbles.
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, July 15, July 22, August 12, August 19, 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.
Paws for Reading
Tuesday, August 10, 6:30 pm
Read a book to Edmund, a certified therapy dog. 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.
Summer Reading Fun-Tails and Tales
Tuesday, 2 pm, in-person
July 20-Paint some awesome animals with Miss Kaila, who is a talented artist that works at Nordonia Hills Branch Library. Limited to 15 attendees, please register at akronlibrary.org
Messy Monday
Monday, August 16, 6 pm
Join us for some messy fun. Remember to wear old clothes – you may get messy. Please register at akronlibrary.org.
August 16-Recycled Shapes Art. In this recycled shapes art project we will use recycled materials by painting the material and then stamping it onto the canvas. Materials will be available to pick up, but you may also look for recycled materials around your home to bring with you.
STEM- Build it!
Friday, August 13, 4 pm
Whether you build by yourself or with a family member, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos.
Teen Programs
Teen Turn Out
These programs will be held in person.
July 21 We’re making pandemic bracelets.
July 28 Join us to make a popping stress ball.