Main Library

Wee Read, a program offered by Rodman Library’s Children’s Department, is designed to introduce children to books, fingerplays and music incorporating the six early learning skills. Patrons, ages birth through two years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to Wee Read, Monday evenings, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings, June 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Wee Read, a program offered by Rodman Library’s Children’s Department, is designed to introduce children to books, fingerplays and music incorporating the six early learning skills. Patrons, ages birth through two years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to Wee Read, Monday evenings, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings, June 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Children ages five and up, along with grownups, are invited to join the Rodman Library Children’s staff for Brown Bag Lunches on Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, July 11 and 25, and August 1, from noon until 1 pm.

Rodman Public Library offers children the chance to try their reading skills on local therapy dogs such as “Bear”, the cute five-pound bundle of Chihuahua joy owned by Ruth DeFranco. Dogs will “listen” to stories in the Children’s Program Room at the Main Library.

Rodman Public Library offers children the chance to try their reading skills on local therapy dogs such as “Bear”, the cute five-pound bundle of Chihuahua joy owned by Ruth DeFranco. The dogs will “listen” to stories in the Children’s Program Room at the Main Library.

Participate in a “Summer Art Experience” at Rodman Public Library. Children, ages 5-13, will work with local art instructors for three sessions of free art classes on Mondays or Tuesdays beginning June 17, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for ages 5-8, and 2:30-4:00 p.m. for ages 9-13. At the end of the program, children will receive a certificate of completion and art materials to take home.

Participate in a “Summer Art Experience” at Rodman Public Library. Children, ages 5-13, will work with local art instructors for three sessions of free art classes on Mondays or Tuesdays beginning June 17, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for ages 5-8, and 2:30-4:00 p.m. for ages 9-13. At the end of the program, children will receive a certificate of completion and art materials to take home.

Art Gala for children who participated in summer art classes at the library. (jm)

SARTA will present a Travel Training Session at Rodman Main Library every other month on the third Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Whether you're concerned with easing the strain on our environment or the strain on your wallet, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) is something to consider.

SARTA's Travel Trainers will talk about our public transportation system, how to use it and how to plan trips. A 31-day bus pass is available the first time you attend a Travel Training Session. A picture ID must be presented to receive a pass.

Univerisity of Mount Union education students will have the opportunity to look at books that could be used in the classroom.