Nordonia Hills Branch Library Events Through November

Adult Programs

Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.

Socrates Café

Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration

Wednesdays, October 13, November 10, 6:30 pm

A regular gathering of adults engaging in great conversation, exploring current events, thoughtful ideas, and reasoned debates. Come and take part, or just listen to the discussion! For all patrons 16 & over. No homework – No assigned reading. Please register.

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday Book Discussion

October 14, November 11, 2 pm

Thursday, October 14, 2 pm Barnstorming Ohio: to understand America by David Giffels

Thursday, November 11, 2 pm The Overstory by Richard Powers

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

Casual Reads

Light fiction book club.

Mondays, October 11, November 8, 2 p.m.

Monday, October 11 – The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bevald

Monday, November 8 – Choice of a Mariah Stewart book

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

Writers Guild of Nordonia Hills Writing group for aspiring writers

Wednesdays, October 20, November 17, 6:30 pm 

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.

Nordonia Hills Game Time

Board games for everyone

Saturdays, September 18, October 16, November 20, 10 am–5 pm 

Meet and join in with players of various games including chess, board and Euro games, role-playing games, mah-jongg, war games, and regular and trading card games. All ages welcome. Please register.

Mystery Book Discussion

Mystery lovers book club

Wednesdays, September 22, October 27 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 pm The Leavers by Lisa Ko

Wednesday, October 27, 6:30 pm The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

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

Medicare 101

Navigating the Medicare Maze

Thursday, September 23, 6:30 pm

Are you new to Medicare? Turning 65 soon? Leaving a company plan? This seminar will help you understand Medicare, what it covers and what it doesn’t. You will learn the difference between Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans and Part D Prescription Plans. Please register.

24th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Thursday, Sept 30, 6 pm

Join us for the 24th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival at the Akron Summit County Public Library

You be the judge!  Join an international audience of thousands of film lovers to view and vote on a selection of outstanding short films from around the world.  Some past finalists have even won at the Oscars.  If you are a film fan, this program is for you.

Please note: some films may contain content and language not suitable for children.

For more information, contact Culture & AV Division at cadiv@akronlibrary.org or 330-643-9015

Website: https://www.manhattanshort.com/ Please register.

Retirement Planning Series

Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 6:30 pm

Learn the fundamentals of preparing financially for the golden years of your life. Presented by James C. Sexton III, CFP, CFS and Gage Paul, CFP, RICP, EA, financial planners with Western Reserve Capital Management. Please register.

October 7 From Paycheck to Retirement Check

Learn the ins-and-outs of the retirement planning process. Includes IRA income strategies, brokerage account income, Social Security, investment allocation tactics, and more. Please register.

October 14 IRA Planning and Pitfalls to Avoid

Learn about the issues many retirees will face, including rollover company retirement plans, when and how to take income from an IRA, and when and how much income might be taxable.

October 21 Sound Investing for Retirees

Join us for a basic introduction to investments; both stock and bonds are explained and compared using historical data.

All Aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 pm

Have you always wanted to know more about the iconic silver and red passenger cars winding their way through the Cuyahoga Valley? Learn about the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, its relationship with the National Park and the programs offered by the CVSR, from Scenic train rides to Beer & Wine Tastings, Dinner on the Train, Murder Mysteries, Royalty on the Rails and the Polar Express. Get to know your Scenic Railroad! Please register.

Children’s Programs

Baby Time

Thursdays, October 14, October 21, November 11 and November 18, 10:15 a.m.

Baby Time features books, bounces, songs, and bubbles followed by a playtime.

Story Time

Thursdays, October 14, October 21, November 11 and November 18, 11:30 a.m.

Story time features stories, rhymes, music, sometimes flannels, and bubbles followed by a playtime.

For children ages two to five, with two-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Paws for Reading

Tuesdays, October 12, November 9, 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.

School Age Programs

Is It Magic Or Science?

Second Monday of each month 6:00 pm

October 12 and November 9

Join us for great hands on STEM fun.

After School Program

Wednesdays, October 13 and November 10, 4 pm

Join us after school at 4 pm for some fun activities.

October 13 -Yarn Pumpkins – Construct yarn pumpkins for a festive decoration by using yarn, glue, and pipe cleaners.

November 10 -Patchwork Houses-Make a patchwork house with cardboard and collage materials.

Messy Monday

September 27, October 18, and November 15, 6:15 pm

Join us for some messy fun. One Monday a month at 6:15 pm. Remember to wear old clothes, you may get messy.

September 27 – Modern Tin Art – All you need is foil, yarn, cardboard, and markers to make some modern tin art.

October 18 – Leaf Prints – Collect a handful of leaves to bring with you. If you forget, we will explore around the library. We will use markers to color the leaves and print onto paper.

November 15 – Birch Trees – It is hard to believe a rather simple process makes the result of these beautiful abstract paintings.

Dino-Mite Dinosaurs

Friday, October 8, 4 pm

Let’s have some dinosaur fun! We will read a dinosaur story and name our own dinosaur, then mold and paint our own dinosaur egg, make a dinosaur magnet, and dig up some dinosaurs in a sensory play.

Build it!

Friday, October 15, 4 pm

Whether you build by yourself or with a friend, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos. 

Take It Make It Magic Wands

September 1-30

Make a magic wand from various materials such as sequins, ribbons, and more

Take It Make It Silly Monster

October 1-31

How silly can you make your monster?

Teen Programs

Tween Take It Make It

September 1-30, Mini Notebook

Make a mini notebook with a paper lock.

October 1-31, Halloween Origami

Create an origami black and ghost.

Dungeons and Dragons

Second Monday of each month, October 11 and November 8 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Join our quest at your own peril! Bring your own equipment. Snacks provided. For more information, please ask Mistress Sue.

Teens Turn Out

The 4^th Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm we’ll try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe, or a new skill.

September 23 make a fidget bracelet.