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Kids Book Club (December 18)
[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 December 18 selection is Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly Joliday by Megan McDonald
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 September through December 2024.
Holiday Storytime
Holiday Storytime returns to the Branch for a four-week run to get Rodman Public Library’s littlest patrons feeling festive.
At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays between November 26 and December 17, children are invited to 45 minutes filled with fun that will include crafts, music, activities, and stories – of course.
Each week will feature a different theme.
On November 26, kids will get ready for Thanksgiving by making a story bracelet and performing a turkey science experiment.
On December 3, children will kick off their countdown to Christmas by making a paper chain that they can use to mark off the days.
On December 10, Christmas goodies will be the theme and kids will use waffle cones to create Christmas trees.
On December 17, the branch will be the site of a Grinch party. Kids will enjoy Grinch-related activities and will make reindeer food to take home.
Registration is not required to attend storytime.
Also at the Branch, the elf Christopher Pop-in-Kins will appear on December 2 to watch for good girls and boys for Santa. He will be hiding in the stacks, so kids will have to look high and low to find him.
Tabletop Gaming (December 11)
The popular all-ages program continues at the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11.
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.
Kids Crafting (December 12)
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 12 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create Christmas card ornaments.
All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Registration is required.
Lego Lab (December 17)
Rodman Public Library’s Lego Lab returns at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17 with a gingerbread house theme.
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.
Chess Club (December 18)
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, December 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No registration is required.
Interactive Movie: Elf (December 21)
Rodman Public Library will screen Elf in an interactive viewing experience on the big screen inside the Main Auditorium at Saturday, December 21 at 1 p.m.
The 2003 family Christmas comedy, which is rated PG, follows Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves who travels to New York City to find his biological father. The film, which stars Will Ferrell and James Caan, runs 1 hours and 30 minutes.
Those attending the movie will be given a script as well as a bag of props and goodies that will enhance their viewing experience.
All movies are free at RPL and fresh popcorn is provided, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Due to the movie being an interactive event, registration is required.
All ages are welcome to attend, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Kids Gaming (January 8)
Kids Gaming is held on the first Wednesday of each month at Rodman Public Library in the Main Library Auditorium. From 4 to 5 p.m., children, ages 8-12, are treated to open play of video games, Minecraft, etc. on devices provided by the library. The next session is Wednesday, January 8. Registration is not required for the free event. For information, contact the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Hot Pots Storytime (January 15 & 18)
Hot Pots Storytime continues in January with an adopt a penguin theme.
Children, ages 2-12, are invited to come to the RPL Branch for a mini storytime and then proceed to Hot Pots, accompanied by their guardian, to paint a penguin figurine. Those attending will also receive an adoption certificate for their new friend.
Two sessions will be held, including Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. and another on Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m.
The cost is $15.99 per child and registration is required. The fee for the event is payable to Hot Pots upon registration at hotpotspottery.com.
For more information, call the Branch Library at 330-821-1313.
Wee Read
Wee Read is on a break until January.
Storytime
Storytime is on a break until January
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night is on a break until January.
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...