Rodman Public Library - Alliance, Ohio

SPECIAL OPENING TIME: The library will open at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3.

Tax Time - Tax forms are now available at the library. Check our Tax Forms page for online sites to download copies of needed forms.

One Amazing Thing is One Book One Community Read

One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni has been selected as the featured read of the One Book One Community program for 2011-12. More...

Computer Classes Return in January

The winter 2012 edition of Rodman Library's popular computer classes begins in January. More...

Learn How to Download Library eBooks

Did you get a new eReader for Christmas? Not sure how to use it? Rodman Public Library will hold several eBook classes in January. "Borrowing eBooks from RPL" will be presented on Monday evenings, January 16, 23, and 30 at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday mornings, January 17, 24, and 31 at 10 a.m. Learn how to download library eBooks onto electronic device using the Ohio eBook project lending service. Patrons should bring their device with them. Those using a Kindle must know their Amazon password to download library eBooks. No registration is required. For more information, call 330-821-2665, option 5.

Play Video Games at the Library

Do you enjoy playing video games? Eager to try out the Xbox 360 with Kinect and Nintendo Wii? Want to show your skills at sports, dancing or other games? Upcoming sessions include January 12 and 26, from 3-5 p.m., area teens age 13-18 are invited to visit Rodman Public Library to play Xbox 360 with Kinect. Visitors will have the opportunity to play a different game each week. Games with ratings from E for Everyone up to teen level will be offered. The library urges teens to suggest games they would be interested in playing. No registration is required for these free gaming events. For more information, call the library at 330-821-2665, ext. 214.

Lego Splash for January

Build with Legos at Rodman Public Library when the Children's Department hosts Lego Splash! The program will take place on Saturday, January 28, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium. The theme for this month is "Winter Wonders!" We provide the Lego and Duplo bricks, you provide the creations! The program is open to all ages. No registration is required. For more information, or if you would like to donate Lego or Duplo bricks to the library for these programs, stop by or call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 224.

Needlework Circles Continue

The KnitWits Knitting Circle of Rodman Public Library will meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Meetings for this month will take place on January 9 and 23. The Needlework Circle Too will meet on January 9 and 23 at 6 p.m. at the Main Library. Knitters, and other needle workers, are invited to network and compare notes. For more information on this or other programs/services offered by the library, call 330-821-2665, ext. 208.

Alliance Memory Facelift Unveiled

The Alliance Memory project, a collection of more than 2,700 sights, sounds and reminiscences of Alliance, Ohio, has received a facelift. The website has recently undergone changes to make it more user-friendly and interactive. More...

eBooks Come to Rodman Library

Rodman Public Library now provides downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, movies, and music through the Ohio eBook Project. And now Kindle users can download ebooks, too! This service allows you to download audiobooks, ebooks, and some video and music, which you can play on your computer or a compatible portable device or ereader. More...

Boys' Book Club

Rodman Public Library invites boys ages 9-11 to a book club just for them. The monthly sessions will be held through April 2012. Meetings will include a book discussion, games and other activities. Children must be able to read on a 4/5 grade reading level.More...

January Lapsit

The Children's Department will host Lapsit during the month of January. Patrons ages 2 and 3 years old are invited to Lapsit Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Topics will include: Music Day, Winter Wear, Snow Sounds, Chilly Stories and Animals in the Snow. Lapsit is held in the Children's Program Room at the Main Library. Sessions last 20-30 minutes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Come as often as you can. For more information, call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 224.

January Storytime at the Branch

The Carnation Mall Branch of Rodman Public Library will host Storytime for 4-6 year olds in January. Patrons may attend Storytime on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:15 p.m. or Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Topics will include: Plenty of Penguins, Alligators and Crocodiles, Winnie the Pooh and Best Friend Bears, Read to Your Bunny and Wake up, Mr. Groundhog! The goal of Storytime is to encourage life-long readers through stories, music, movement and activities. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call the library at 330-821-1313.

Find Something New to Read

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Rodman Library Notification Policy

In an effort to control costs, Rodman Library will be sending first and second overdue notices and hold notices strictly by phone, email, or text message. No paper copies will be sent. Details on how to check your contact information... | Additional information on library notification options...