Puppets get summer started at Rodman Library
What is better than watching a puppet show? How about playing with a puppet you created?
Rodman Public Library will give children ages 12 and younger the chance to do both as it gets the summer started with MellyPop! Productions on Monday and Tuesday.
On June 5, MellyPop! will present “Dr. Dolittle” at 6 p.m. in the Rodman auditorium. Children can hang out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle's bumbling new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals during the interactive show inspired by Hugh Lofting's book “The Story of Doctor Dolittle” and Rudyard Kipling's “Rikki Tikki Tavi.”
Registration is required for the puppet show, at rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup.
On June 6, MellyPop! Productions will return to RPL to conduct puppet making workshops at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Registration is required, also at the link above.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
‘Teen Crafternoons’ set at library
Teens can get creative during Crafternoons this summer.
Ages 12 to 18 will have access to Rodman Public Library’s art supplies to create any projects they desire. An idea for a craft will be provided, but the 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. events on Thursday; July 6; and Aug. 3 will mostly be a free-for-all to let the young artists show off their talents.
No registration is required for Crafternoons, which is supported by Friends of Rodman Public Library. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Alliance Vinyl Club Meets June 7
Alliance Vinyl Club will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Rodman Public Library.
Although it is called a club, there is no formal membership and no registration is required to attend. Events are open to all music lovers, who are encouraged to bring in some of their favorite records to play.
The monthly program, held the first Wednesday of every month, is supported by Friends of Rodman Public Library. Byrun Reed leads meetings, which provide the opportunity to listen to music, hang out, and make new friends.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 216.
RPL Branch set for Summer Storytime
Summer Storytime will kick off Tuesday at Rodman Branch Library.
Each week, from June 6 through July 25, two identical sessions will be held –at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Each week will feature different stories and activities with the reading program theme “All Together Now.” Topics for each week are:
June 6 – Bucket Filler
June 13 – Sharing
June 20 – Teamwork
June 27 – Friendship
July 4 – Library closed
July 11 – Patience
July 18 – Let's Stay Calm
July 25 – Random Acts of Kindness
Registration is not required. For more information, call 330-821-1313.
Family Movie Matinee planned June 10
Rodman Public Library will screen a superhero adventure at 1 p.m. June 10 during Family Movie Night.
In the 2023 action comedy, the main character and his fellow teenage foster kids are still learning how deal with their powers when a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago. The hero and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.
(Due to licensing agreements, Rodman Library cannot reveal the title of the film in mainstream media.)
The movie is rated PG-13 and runs 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Fresh popcorn will be provided at the free event, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library.
No registration is required, but children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Teen Chopped set at RPL
The popular Teen Chopped will return from 3 to 6 p.m. June 13 in Rodman Library’s Main Auditorium.
Teen chefs will be divided into teams of three members, and just like in the television show, will create three courses from ingredient baskets. Teens also can use the Rodman Chopped pantry filled with spices and other essentials. A judging panel will select winners.
The event, which is supported by Friends of Rodman Public Library, is limited to 18 participants, so registration is required at the Reference Desk; 330-821-2665, ext. 217; or at rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup.
Maker Monday continues at RPL
Maker Monday crafters will create a suncatcher at 7 p.m. June 12 in Rodman Public Library’s Main Auditorium.
Led by Nicole Brown, Maker Monday is an in-person craft program for adults that is held monthly on select Mondays. All materials are free, thanks to Friends of Rodman Library, but space is limited and registration at 330-821-2665, ext. 107; or at Rodman Public Library’s online calendar at rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup.
This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: Puppets get summer started at Rodman Library
