September marks a milestone for Alliance Vinyl Club.
The monthly program dedicated to spinning the favorite records of those in attendance has been in the groove for three years now at Rodman Public Library.
And the beat is stronger than ever.
Meet Nicole Brown, the head of circulation and adult programming at RPL.
She has been at the library for 27 years.
Here are some things to know about Nicole:
What is your favorite thing about your job?
I really enjoy ordering all of the adult materials for the Main Library.
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Montrh has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card.
Children, ages 6-12, are invited to Rodman Public Library at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 to make a fall tissue paper tree. All materials are free for monthly kids crafting programs sponsored by Friends of Rodman Public Library, but space is limited and registration is required.
Creativity will be in bloom at Rodman Public Library on Tuesday, September 20, when teens take part in a fall craft program.
From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. teens, ages 12-18, will have the opportunity to work on four different projects, including a 3-D paper pumpkin, a paper quilling fall tree, a woodland animal plastic bottle planter, and a string art piece using their initial.
With the planned release of Hocus Pocus 2 at the end of September, Rodman Public Library is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early this year.
The Rodman Public Library and the Branch Library will be closed Monday, September 5 in honor of Labor Day.
Some of Rodman Public Library’s most popular children’s programs are returning this fall, including Wee Read, Storytime and Family Fun Night.
In addition, the Kids Book Club, Kids Gaming and Kids Crafting will continue to be held monthly and there will be a couple other fun special events thrown in the mix during the months of September, October, and November.
The Rodman Public Library Bookmobile will make 15 regular visits every two weeks during the 2022-2023 academic year.
The 34-foot library on wheels runs two routes between late August and late May, providing service to thousands of students and their teachers at 13 area schools.
Here’s a look at the schedule:
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE
Teens who want to help shape services and programs at Rodman Public Library are encouraged to join the Teen Advisory Board.
A meeting will be held in the Main Library conference room from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13 for teens, ages 12-18, who are interested in joining.
The Alliance Vinyl Club will take on a bluesy vibe in April.
The group will welcome special guest J.J. Vicars when it gathers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at Rodman Public Library.
The guitar-slinger and singer is well known among Blues fans in and around the Carnation City, having built a following playing around the area for the last decade and winning the 2017 Northeast Ohio Blues Challenge.
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 6 when children, ages 6-12, are invited to come to the Main Library and decorate their own spring basket and maybe receive a treat to put inside.
All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Registration is required.
Rodman Public Library and Hot Pots are teaming up for an Egg-Cellent storytime in April.
Two sessions are planned, including one on Wednesday, April 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and another on Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Meet Liz Ross Jones, an adult circulation assistant who has been at RPL for seven years.
Here's some things to know about Liz:
What is your favorite part about your job?
I really enjoy seeing what books come in and out of the library and helping people find their next exciting story to read!