[NEW] Tabletop Gaming for Teens (September 1)
Teen Tabletop Gaming for Teens will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Exclusively for youth, ages 12 to 18, teens will enjoy playing card and board games with their friends and will be treated to snacks. Players are welcome to continue their games into the evening when the popular Tabletop Gaming, a monthly program for all ages, convenes from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The two programs will both be held back-to-back each month. No registration is required.
Tabletop Gaming (September 1)
Tabletop Gaming, a popular all-ages program, returns to the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1.
The monthly program is eld on the first Tuesday of each month.
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.
Teen Nerf Night (September 3)
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to attend Nerf Night from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3.
Teens should start to assemble in the Main Library auditorium at 5:15 p.m. for the after-hours event. Participants may bring in their own Nerf weapons or use some provided by the library. The library will also provide Nerf darts. Space is limited and registration is required at rodmanlibrary.com. For more information, call the Reference Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Nerf nights are held every other month.
[NEW] Nintendo Cafe for Teens (September 15)
Nintendo Café for Teens will be held on Tuesday, September 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teens, ages 12 to 18, can stop into the Rodman Auditorium anytime during the two-hour program for a sweet snack and to hang out with their friends while playing on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles provided by the library. Teens are also invited to bring in their own Nintendo device to play.
No registration is required.
Teen Book Club (September 16)
Intended for readers ages 12 to 18, The Teen Book Club meets at 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.
The selection for this September 16 is The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
Registration is required to attend each meeting.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Rodman Chess Club (September 16)
The Rodman Chess Club meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Auditorium on the third Wednesday of the month and is open to patrons of all ages who have an interest in exploring the ancient game of strategy. Although it is called a club, there is no formal membership. Several boards are set up in the Main Auditorium as players mingle to find opponents to play against. Players are welcome to come and go as they please. No registration is required.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (September 21)
Teens, 12-18, can sign up at Rodman Public Library to participate in an ongoing series of “one-shot” Dungeons and Dragons missions every month. Players do not have to play consistently each month to participate.
Those interested can sign up via our online calendar on a month-to-month basis. Space will be limited each month to six players. A DnD Beyond account and email address is required to play.
Before the day of the program, participants will receive a link to the campaign on DnD Beyond via email in order to add their character to the campaign page so the Dungeon Master can review the character beforehand. The Dungeon Master will also inform the participants via email what is needed for their character sheet within the parameters of the adventure (level, items, etc.).
Participants must create a character before the day of the program and have the character ready to go to maximum the time set aside for gameplay. If you need assistance creating a DnD Beyond account or a character, please make arrangements with the Reference Department ahead of time.
Sessions are usually held on the second Monday of each month from 5 to 7:30 p.m., but is a week later in September due to scheduling conflicts.
For more information, contact the Reference Department at 330-821-2665 ext. 217.
[NEW] Teen Craft Club (September 28)
Teen Craft Club is offered in the Library Makerspace on the fourth Monday of each month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Teens, ages 12 to 18, can join in anytime during the two-hour period to craft and chat. Supplies for specific crafts will be provided each month, but teens are welcome to bring their own materials to work on a craft of their choosing.
The program is free, but space is limited and registration is required.