*Available for use within Rodman Main or Branch Library only.
New Children's Books
Find ebooks just for you!
Kids Book Club (February 19)
[Everything You Need to Know About the Kids Book Club]
Kids Book Club is for ages 8 to 12 and meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. Each session includes a brief book discussion, a game and/or activity as well as a snack. Books are available for extended checkout.
The February 19 selection is Lifeboat 5 by Susan Hood.
Registration is required to attend.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Click here for a list of book club selections and descriptions of the books for January through March 2024.
Lego Lab (January 21)
Rodman Public Library’s Lego Lab returns at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21 with an "Unbirthday Party" theme in honor of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland.
Lego Lab, intended for children 6-12, will be held on each third Tuesday and children will be encouraged to create items related to the monthly theme.
The program is free, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library, but space is limited and participants must register.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover at The Branch (January 24-25)
Stuffed animals, do you need a vacation? Then have your human sign you up for the Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Rodman Branch Library on January 24 and 25!
Stuffed animals and humans can check-in at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 24 for a few activities and a story. Then the stuffed animals will be left for a night of adventure and shenanigans. Pictures will be posted on the library's social media pages for your human to view during the sleepover. At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, humans can pick up their stuffed animals and enjoy a breakfast together.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Tabletop Gaming (January 29)
The popular all-ages program continues at the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29.
Each month, a new game is featured so that patrons can learn a new game. Of course, other games available in the library’s collection will also be available and visitors are always welcome to bring their own games.
The aim of the family program is to give area residents an opportunity to gather with others to play their favorite card and board games and make new friends.
Light snacks will be offered and no registration is required to attend the monthly program.
Although the program is open to players of all ages, children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about Tabletop Gaming, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Take Your Child to the Library Day (February 1)
Rodman Public Library will once again participate in the annual International Take Your Child to the Library Day.
The event, now in its 14th year, will take place on Saturday, February 1. During that day, from 1 to 3 p.m., the RPL Children’s Department will host a number of special stations, including a story walk, a craft, and games.
No registration is required to attend the event, which is intended for children to discover the magic at their local library.
Madden 25 Tournament (February 6)
(Ages 10-18)
Are you ready for some video game football?
All gamers, ages 10 to 18, are invited to participate in a Madden 25 Tournament on Thursday, February 6 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Head-to-head games will be played on the PS5 or Xbox Series X and will feature three-minute quarters on all pro difficulty.
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
Participants should start arriving at 3 p.m. to register and to practice.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Kids Crafting (February 13)
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 13 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a name keychain
All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Registration is required.
Taste Test (February 13)
(Ages 10-18)
Think you can distinguish between Coca-Cola and Pepsi? How about between Hershey’s chocolate and a Feastable bar?
Rodman Public Library invites youth, ages 10-18, to put their taste buds to the test during a Taste Test at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 13 inside the Main Auditorium.
Participants will sample common foods and see if they can tell one from another and then decide which one reigns supreme.
With it being so close to Valentine’s Day, youth can expect to have lots of sweet treats in the mix.
No registration is required to participate in the program, which is free thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Paint With A Date (February 14)
Rodman Public Library has the perfect Valentine's Day afternoon date for kids and their adult companions.
Children, ages 6 to 12, and their caregivers are invited to a special Paint With A Date event on Friday, February 14 at 4 p.m.
Each participant -- both the child and the adult -- will be given a canvas and supplies to create a Valentine Day painting.
All materials are free of charge, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Space is limited and registration is required for both the child and the caregiver.
Movie Matinee: Wicked (February 15)
Rodman Public Library will screen Wicked on the big screen inside the Main Auditorium at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 15.
The film, which is rated PG, runs 2 hours and 40 minutes.
All movies are free at RPL and fresh popcorn is provided, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to attend, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Chess Club (February 19)
Every third Wednesday of every month, chess boards are set up in the auditorium at the Main Library for patrons of all ages who play and are looking for an opponent, those who sort of play and are looking to learn more about the classic game, or for those who are interested in getting started. The next Chess Club will be held Wednesday, February 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No registration is required.
Wee Read
Wee Read is offered on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. between January 20 and April 16. Children, ages birth through two years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to attend. Wee Read includes stories, fingerplays, music and movement. No registration is required.
Storytime
Children, ages 3-5, and their caregivers are invited to attend Storytime between January 22 and April 17 at Rodman Public Library. Morning sessions will be held on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Evening sessions are held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Storytime sessions are intended to encourage lifelong readers through stories, music, movement and activities.
Early literacy stations for children
Rodman Public Library has two Advanced Workstations in Education, Inc. (AWE) Early Literacy Stations and desks for the Main Children's Department and one station available at the Branch. One bilingual Spanish computer is available at each the Main Library and the Branch. Read more
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Offered at Rodman Library
Since launching in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become the preeminent early childhood book gifting program in the world. The flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation has mailed well over 100 million free books in Australia, Canada, The Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom and the United States. The Imagination Library mails more than 1.4 million high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to registered children from birth to age five. Dolly envisioned creating a lifelong love of reading, inspiring them to dream. The impact of the program has been widely researched and results suggest positive increases in key early childhood literacy metrics. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
As a participant in this gifting program, Rodman Public Library is partnering with the Early Childhood Education Alliance and Greater Alliance Foundation to make this available to children within the 44601 zip code area. For more information, call the Rodman Library Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223 or register online at https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/OHSTARK/.
Rodman Public Library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative for families with children ages 0-5 is designed to help parents prepare their children for one of life’s big milestones: starting kindergarten. Research has shown that children get ready to read years before they begin their formal education, and an excellent way to get children ready to learn is to read to them. To that end, Rodman Public Library hopes the program will encourage families to read at least 1000 books to their children before they enter school. Find out more...