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Pizza and Pages (March 17)
Children, ages 8 to 12, are invited to Pizza and Pages, a book discovery program, on Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m.
During the 45-minute program, a librarian will read excerpts from a batch of new books guaranteed to excite the imagination of children and take them on unforgettable adventures while they enjoy a slice of pizza and other activities.
The program is free, thanks to support from Friends of Rodman Library. Space is limited, however, and registration is required at rodmanlibrary.com.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Pizza and Pages is scheduled on the third Tuesday of each odd numbered month with another session planned for 4 p.m. on May 19 ahead of the summer reading season.
Kids Crafting (March 12)
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting programs are held at 4 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.
On those days, children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a featured project.
In March, kids crafters will create a St. Patrick's Day leprechaun gnome craft.
Thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library, all materials and supplies are provided free of charge, but space is limited and registration is required.
For more information, call the Children's Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Chess Club (March 18)
Every third Wednesday of every month, chess boards are set up in the auditorium at the Main Library for patrons of all ages who play and are looking for an opponent, those who sort of play and are looking to learn more about the classic game, or for those who are interested in getting started. The next Chess Club will be held Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No registration is required.
Lego Lab (March 24)
Children, ages 6-12, are invited to the Main Library at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 for Lego Lab.
Neighborhood will be the theme for March.
Lego Lab is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Registration is required to participate.
Hot Pots Storytime (April 1 and 4)
Hot Pots Storytime will have an Easter theme in April.
Children, ages 2-12, are invited to come to the RPL Branch for a mini storytime and then proceed to Hot Pots, accompanied by their guardian, to decorate an Easter egg box figurine.
Two sessions will be held, including Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. and another on Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m.
The cost is $15.99 per child and registration is required. The fee for the event is payable to Hot Pots upon registration at hotpotspottery.com.
Movie Matinee: Spongebob: The Search for Squarepants
Rodman Public Library will screen The Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants on the big screen inside the Main Auditorium at 1p.m. on Saturday, April 4.
The film, which is rated PG, runs 1 hour and 28 minutes.
All movies are free at RPL and fresh popcorn is provided, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to attend, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Tabletop Gaming (April 7)
Tabletop Gaming, a popular all-ages program returns to the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.
Each month, a new game will be featured so that patrons can learn a new game. Of course, other games available in the library’s collection will also be available and visitors are always welcome to bring their own games..
The aim of the family program is to give area residents an opportunity to gather with others to play their favorite card and board games and make new friends.
Light snacks will be offered and no registration is required to attend the monthly program.
Although the program is open to players of all ages, children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about Tabletop Gaming, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Kids Crafting (April 9)
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting programs are held at 4 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.
On those days, children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a featured project.
In April, kids crafters will create a cherry blossom trees craft.
Thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library, all materials and supplies are provided free of charge, but space is limited and registration is required.
For more information, call the Children's Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Lego Lab (April 28)
Children, ages 6-12, are invited to the Main Library at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 for Lego Lab.
In April, kids will participate in mini games.
Lego Lab is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Registration is required to participate.
Wee Read (Main Library)
Rodman Public Library will host Wee Read sessions every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. and every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. between January 19 and April 1. Children, ages birth through 2 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 the Main Library Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
Storytime (Main Library)
Children, ages 3-5, and their caregivers are invited to attend Storytime between January 21 and April 2 at Rodman Public Library. Morning sessions will be held on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Evening sessions are held on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. 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.
Storytime (Branch Library)
Children, ages 3 to 5, and their caregivers are invited to attend spring storytime sessions at Rodman Branch Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. between April 9 and May 14. Storytime is intended to encourage lifelong readers through, stories, music, movement, and activities.
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.
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.
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...