Teen Book Club (June 17)
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 June 17 is The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen.
Registration is required to attend each meeting.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Rodman Chess Club (June 17)
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.
Movie Matinee: Super Mario Brothers (June 20)
Rodman Public Library will screen Super Mario Galaxy on the big screen inside the Main Auditorium at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.
The film, which is rated PG, runs 1 hour and 39 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.
Teen Nerf Night (July 2)
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to attend the January Nerf Night from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2.
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.
Tabletop Gaming (July 7)
Tabletop Gaming, a popular all-ages program returns to the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 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.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (July 13)
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 will be held on the second Monday of each month from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Reference Department at 330-821-2665 ext. 217.
Minecraft Scavenger Hunt (July 14) (Ages 10-18)
What happens when Minecraft meets the library? An epic scavenger hunt.
Youth, ages 10 to 18, are invited to take part in Rodman Public Library’s Minecraft Scavenger Hunt on Tuesday, July 14 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Participants will be split into four groups and will be tasked with following clues and completing activities throughout the library in order to gather pieces for a Minecraft-themed puzzle.
Prizes will be awarded to the first team to complete the puzzle and snacks will be offered.
Registration is required to participate.
The event is supported by Friends of Rodman Library.