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, February 24, 6:00 pm Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion.
Friends of the Library Bag Sale
Saturday, March 6, 11am-2pm
Join the Friends of Nordonia Hills Branch Library for a grab and go book sale. Books will be sold in sealed bags, grouped by genre, on a first come, first served basis. Each bag will contain ten books. $5 a bag, cash only please. Masks and social distancing will be required for book sale shoppers.
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, March 8, 2:00pm The View From Alameda Island by Robyn Carr
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, March 11, 2pm The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett
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, March 17, 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.
Preparing Your Estate Plan
Thursday, March 18, 6-8 pm
Join Financial Advisor Jennifer Bowen, as she explains the basic steps of planning your estate, including the importance of wills, trusts, beneficiary designations and other methods to handle your estate according to your goals. This program will be presented via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a Zoom link.
Children’s Programs
Take it Make It Snowflake
February 1-28
February 1-28, use your fine motor skills to make a snowflake craft. You can pick up supplies at Nordonia Hills Library starting February 1, while supplies last.
Messy Monday
Monday, February 22 6pm
Join us for some virtual messy fun. This program will be hosted via Zoom. Please register at akronlibrary.org to receive a participation link. Remember to wear old clothes – you may get messy.
Collage Art Project – We will use with bleeding tissue paper technique on a canvas then add drawings, pom-poms, buttons, and other things you may find around where you live. A craft kit will be available to pick up at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library after February 8.
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.
Baby Time
Thursdays, March 11, March 18, 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, March 11, March 18, 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
Wednesdays, March 10 April 14, May 12, 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.
March 10 –No-sew sock worm. Craft Kits will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library after March 1.
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.
May 12- Wooden Snake Toy- Have you ever found a snake while playing in the dirt outside? We will learn about snakes and then paint a wooden snake toy. Paint kit will be available after May 1.
Teen Programs
Tween Take Make It 3D Snowflake
February 1-28
February 1-28, create 3D snowflakes. You can pick up supplies at Nordonia Hills Library starting February 1, while supplies last.
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.
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. A craft kit will be available at Nordonia Hills Branch Library 2 weeks before each program.
March 9, 6:30 pm We’ll create a Knots and Beads Bracelet.