Children's Programs

Learn about prehistoric native Ohio cultures. Pass around artifacts and learn how they reveal lifestyles of these ancient peoples. Program provided by The Wilderness Center. For grades 4-9. Limit of 30. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Children's Department at 330-821-2665 x223. (jm)

Recommended for grades 2-6. Younger children are welcome, with adult assistance reading and following station directions. Visit stations to learn about rocks. Families investigate the stations on their own. Plan on 30-45 minutes to complete the tour. Program offered by The Wilderness Center Staff.

*Choose a wishing pebble. Book tie-in to: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble / by William Steig

*Go on a Rock Scavenger Hunt ; *Look at fossils then and now

*Discover Ohio's bedrock, sandstone or limestone ; *Vote for a Rock Star

Join The Wilderness Center staff for a fun program while learning about Ohio rocks. Compare their distinct properties to learn how they were formed. Discuss uses of types of rock. Rock collections from the Ohio Division of Geological Survey introduces rock from nearby states and their uses. Includes a discussion of vast geologic time. For Grades 3-8, limit of 30. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Children's Department at 330-821-2665 x223. (jm)

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, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 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, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 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.

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.

Join us for lunch as we share stories and have drawings for prizes at each session. Enjoy free hot lunches for those 18 years and under provided by the Summer Food Service Program or you may bring your own lunch and beverage. Located in the Children's Program Room-rain or shine.  For families with children ages 5 and up. No registration required. June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 25, August 1 from 12:00-1:00 PM. (jm)

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.