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Kids Book Club (March 20)

[Everything You Need to Know About the Kids Book Club]

Kids Book Club is for ages 8 to 12,and meets at 4:15 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Each session will include a brief book discussion, a game and/or activity as well as a snack. Books are available for extended checkout.

The March 20 selection is Three-Ring Rascals: The Show Must Go On! by Kate Klise

[REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED]

For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Click here for a list of book club selections and descriptions of the books for March 2024 through May 2024.


Solar Eclipse 2024 (March 27)

“Solar Eclipse 2024,” open to children and their families, will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 27.

During the program, an astronomer educator from the Wilderness Center in Wilmot will explain the rare and beautiful phenomenon of a solar eclipse, detailing why they happen, the path of totality and how to safely view them.

Registration is required.

[REGISTER HERE]


Movie Matinee (March 30)

Rodman Public Library will screen Wish inside the auditorium at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.

The film, which is rated PG, runs 1 hour, 35 minutes.

Films are always free to attend at RPL and popcorn is provided thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library. Registration is not required for the all ages program. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.


Kids Gaming (April 3)

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, April 3. Registration is not required for the free event. For information, contact the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.


Great American Eclipse (April 2)

On Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m., Dr. Dave of Whiz Bang Science will entertain children and their families with the “Great American Eclipse Show.”

Dr. Dave will talk about what an eclipse is and orbital mechanics, using a scale model of the solar system using everyday items. He will also talk about the reaction of ancient people to the Moon with a fun brainstorm experiment.

He will describe what to look for during the eclipse and explain how to safely view the event.

With lots of experiments throughout the show, Dr. Dave tries to use as many volunteers as he can with his goal is to get youngsters excited about science and the eclipse.

Registration is required.

[REGISTER HERE]


Kids Crafting (April 11)

Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a mixed media flower.

All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.

Registration is required.

[REGISTER HERE]

For more information, call the Children's Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223. 


Wee Read (January 15-March 27)

Winter Wee Read will run between January 15 and March 27, offered on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. 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. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223. 


Storytime (January 16-March 28)

Children, ages 3-5, and their parents or caregivers are invited to attend Storytime sessions this winter at Rodman Public Library. Morning sessions will be on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. between January 18 and March 28 at the Main Library. Evening Storytime sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. between January 16 and March 26 as part of Family Fun Nights at the Main Library. Storytime sessions are intended to encourage lifelong readers through stories, music, movement and activities. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223. No registration is required


Family Fun Night (January 16-March 26) 

Each Tuesday between January 16 and March 26, parents or caregivers and their children, ages 3 to 12, are invited to participate in an entertaining and educational evening in Rodman Main Children’s Department as part of Family Fun Night. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. with stories and includes STEAM activities that are fun for the entire family. No registration is required. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

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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

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/.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library FAQ

1000 Books before Kindergarten

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...

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