Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events Through January

Holiday Teas: Start a New Tradition! A virtual program

Thursday, December 10, 6 pm

Join certified Tea Specialist Angela Strech-Gotthardt to share the flavors of the tea leaf and learn the tradition of sharing tea and conversation with family and friends. Register to receive a Zoom link.

We are all looking forward to a time when we can safely entertain family and friends at home, with the kind of holiday gatherings that make life feel so special. Join us for a program that will inspire your creativity and get those planning wheels turning. The first 30 registrants will be able to pick up a sampling of teas at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library to use while following along with the program.

You will receive an e-mail with the participation weblink 3 days before the program. Please contact the Library if you are unable to attend.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library.

Coffee and Conversation: Thursday Virtual Book Discussion

A monthly meeting to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles in a casual group setting – virtually! This is an in-person discussion. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a Zoom link to the discussion.

Thursday, December 10, 2pm Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Thursday, January 14, 2 pm Writers and Lovers by Lily King

Casual Reads

A monthly meeting to discuss light fiction titles in a casual group setting. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a zoom link.

Monday, December 14, 2:00pm Between You & Me by Susan Wiggs

Monday, January 11, 2:00pm Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Mystery Book Virtual Discussion

Wednesdays, December 23, January 27, February 24, 6:00 p.m.

Join us to discuss a good mystery! Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a Zoom link to the discussion.

Wednesday, December 23, 6:00 pm A Better Man by Louise Penny

Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion.

Children and Teen Programs

Take It Make it Stick Puppets

December 1-31

Stop into the Nordonia Hills Branch Library to pick up a craft kit to make a snowman and a reindeer stick puppet, while supplies last.

Baby Time

Thursdays, December 10, December 17, January 14, 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.

Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a zoom link.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time

Thursdays, December 10, December 17, January 14, 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.

Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a zoom link.

After School Program

Wednesdays, December 9, January 13, 4 pm

Join Miss Melissa virtually for an after school craft. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a zoom link.

December 9–Weaving-Weave a bookmark or bracelet using Popsicle sticks. Craft kit with craft sticks and yarn available after December 1 at the Nordonia Hills Library.

January 13- Plastic Spoon Snowman –Make a snowman in a clay pot with white pom-poms or cotton balls, and white plastic spoon. Craft kits will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library after January 2.

Messy Monday

Monday December 21, January 11, 6 pm

Join us for some virtual messy fun. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a zoom link. Remember to wear old clothes – you may get messy.

 December 21- coffee filter art and parachute person. Make a person out of pipe cleaners and then Tie-dye a coffee filter with markers to turn it until a parachute for your person.

           January 11- Jackson Pollock art. Learn about Jackson Pollock and create some Jackson Pollock inspired art. Supplies are available for pick up at Nordonia Hills Library after January 2.

Teen Turn Out

Every month we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft or a recipe or a skill you can take with you out into the world. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a zoom link.

December 15, 6:30pm Finger-knitting a gift for a friend!

January 12, 6:30 pm Can you tie a knot? Join us and use your talent to create a Macramé Key Chain.