Rodman Library Buzz for week of Nov. 7
Featured programs
Fogle Author Series Presents Robin Yocum – Wednesday. Robin Yocum, a former journalist known for his fiction set in the Ohio River Valley, will conduct a writing workshop at 3:30 p.m. and will give remarks at 6 p.m. Separate registration is required for each program at rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup. Some of Yocum’s books will be available for purchase on the day of his visit, and the author will sign books following his remarks. For more information, call 330-821-2665.
Teen Advisory – 4 p.m. Tuesday. Those ages 12-18 who want to help shape services and programs at Rodman Public Library are encouraged to join the Teen Advisory Board. The group will meet the second Tuesday of each month in the conference room at the Main Library to discuss ideas for programming and the library’s collection for teens. Hours will count as volunteer time. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Kids Crafting – 4 p.m. Thursday. Ages 5-12 are invited to Rodman Public Library between 4 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for a drop-in make-and-take kids crafting program to create a fall critter magnet. All materials are provided for free (while supplies last) thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Ongoing programs
Wee Read –6:30 p.m. Monday; and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. This is the last week of Wee Read until January. Children ages birth through age 2 and their parents or caregivers are invited. Wee Read includes stories, fingerplays, music and movement. No registration is required. For more information, call the Main Library Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Family Fun Night – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. This is the last week of Family Fun Night until January. Parents or caregivers and children ages 3 to 12 are invited to participate in an entertaining and educational evening in Rodman Main Children’s Department. There will be stories before participants break into small groups to visit various stations where they will play games, complete challenges and create crafts that will provide fun for all ages. No registration is required. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Storytime – 10:30 a.m. Thursday. This is the last week for Storytime at the Main Library until January. Children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers are invited to Storytime, which is intended to encourage lifelong readers through stories, music, movement and activities. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Tech Time Thursday – 11 a.m. Thursdays.ARodman librarian will be available for an hour to answer basic questions about your computer or electronic devices, such as cellphones, laptops and tablets. No registration required. For information, call the Main Library at 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Book clubs
Books and Coffee – 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at The Branch. The Books and Coffee Book Club meets the second Monday of the month at the Rodman Branch Library. Led by Charlene Duro, the selected title for November will be “Going There,” by Katie Couric. For more information, call 330-821-1313.
True Crime Junkies – 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Book discussion group led by reference librarian Ashley Mock meets the third Tuesday of the month at the Main Library. The November selection is “Hell’s Half-Acre: The Untold Story of The Benders, A Serial Killer Family on the American Frontier,” by Susan Jonusas. Due to some subject matter, participants in the group must be at least 18 years old. Registration is required at rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 215.
Kids Book Club – 4:15 p.m. Nov. 16. RPL invites those ages 8 to 12 to join the club that meets the third Wednesday of each month. “The Fourteenth Goldfish,” by Jennifer L. Holm is the selected title for November. Led by Stacy Digianantonio, Kids Book Club meetings include a brief discussion of the book, a fun activity and a snack. Registration is required for each session at rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup or by calling the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Teen Book Club – 4 p.m. Nov. 21. Club meets the third Monday of each month in the conference room at the Main Library. Led by Jaime Gross, the selected title for November is “Howl’s Moving Castle,” by Diana Wynne Jones. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
RPL Evening Book Club – 6 p.m. Nov. 28.Club meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in the Main Library. The November selection is “The Paris Library,” by Janet Skeslien Charles. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 107.
This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: Rodman Library Buzz for week of Nov. 7
