Nordonia Hills Branch Library Programs
Adult Programs
Casual Reads: Light fiction book club will take place at 2 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion. Schedule: Jan. 9, Any book by Elin Hilderbrand; Feb. 13, "Magnolia Palace" by Fiona Davis; March 13, "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman.
Socrates Café: Adult Discussion and Philosophical Exploration at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March 8.
Coffee and Conversation Thursday Book Discussion: 2 p.m. Thursdays. A monthly meeting to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles in a casual group setting. Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion. Schedule: Jan. 12, TBA; Feb. 9, "All That She Carried" by Tiya Miles; March 9, "The Long Weekend" by Gary McMillan.
Writers Guild of Nordonia Hills: A group for aspiring writers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 18, Feb. 14 and March 15. 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. Please bring a sample of your work to share.
Nordonia Hills Game Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 18. Meet and join in with players of various games including chess, board and Euro games, role-playing games, mahjong, war games, and regular and trading card games. All ages welcome. Please register.
Mystery Book Discussion: Mystery lovers book club meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Copies of each title will be available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library one month prior to the discussion. Please register. Schedule: Jan. 25, "The Mystery of Mrs. Christie" by Marie Benedict; Feb. 22, "Reckoning" by Catherine Coulter; March 29, "The Woman in the Library" Sulari Gentill.
Children’s Programs
Baby Time: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Jan, 12, Jan. 19, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. Baby Time features books, bounces, songs and bubbles followed by a playtime. Baby Time is for ages 2 and under. Register online, by phone, or in person.
Story Time: 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Jan, 12, Jan. 19, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. Story time features stories, rhymes, music, sometimes flannels, and bubbles followed by a playtime. Story Time is for children ages 3-5. Register online, by phone, or in person.
Paws for Reading: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14 and March 14; 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23, Feb. 27 and March 27. Read a book to a certified therapy dog, Edmund or Sweetie. Bring a book or read one of the library's. 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. Register online, by phone, or in person
Messy Monday: 6:15 p.m. Jan. 23, Feb. 20 and March 20. Remember to wear some old clothes, you may get messy. Register online, by phone, or in person. Schedule: Jan. 23, Winter Tree Art — This is a nature art project using sticks, Q-tips (or fingertip), and white paint; Feb. 20, Open-ended art with oil pastels on canvas; March 20, Claude Monet-inspired Kids Art — Make your own bridge over a pond of water lilies after learning a little about the artist.
School-Age Programs
Thrilling Thursdays: 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 5, Feb. 23, March 23. Come after school for some fun activities. Schedule: Jan. 5, Sock Snowman — Use a sock, rice, and fiber fill to make a snowman. Then decorate it with ribbon, buttons and markers; Feb. 23, Mario Kart Deluxe 8 on Nintendo Switch and board games. Snacks will be provided; March 23, Make a wind chime out of a cup, beads, washers and string; then decorate it with markers, stickers, etc.
STEM- Build it! 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Whether you build by yourself or with a family member, use your imagination to build something with blocks or Legos. This program will be hosted via Zoom. Register at akronlibrary.org to receive a participation link.
Take It Make it Hibernating Bear: Jan. 1-31. Stop into the library for a hibernating bear craft.
Take it Make It Hockey Game: Feb. 1-28. Got the winter boredom blues? Make your own hockey game with craft sticks, colored paper and buttons.
Take It Make It Clothes Pin Bird: March 1-31.
Teen Programs
Dungeons and Dragons: 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month, Jan. 9 and Feb. 13. Starting in March, second and fourth Mondays March 12 and 27, April 10 and 24 and May 8 and 22. Bring your dice and your tankard and join the quest. Snacks provided. For more information, ask Mistress Sue.
Teen Café: 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Fifth through 12th graders try something new. Maybe a craft, a recipe or a new skill. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330-467-8595. Schedule: Jan. 19, create Ice candles; Feb. 16, fry marbles for jewelry or key chains; March 16, make a boho macramé coaster; April 20, expressive writing with Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University; May 18, plant a terrarium.
Visit akronlibrary.org or call 330.467.8595 to register where required.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Nordonia Hills branch library programs are for adults and kids
