Teen Book Club (January 21)
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 January 21 is Seraphina by Rachel Hartman.
Registration is required to attend each meeting.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Chess Club (January 21)
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, January 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No registration is required.
Tabletop Gaming (February 3)
Tabletop Gaming will be held at the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3.
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.
The program is held on the first Tuesday of the month.
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.
Puzzle Swap at the Branch (February 13 & 14)
The Rodman Branch will host a Puzzle Swap on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, patrons of all ages can bring in a jigsaw puzzle of any size to the Branch Library and exchange it for another puzzle.
Puzzles brought in for the swap should be in good condition and stored in a proper container with a picture of the finished puzzle on the front. Preferably, the puzzles should contain all of its pieces. However, if a puzzle is missing a piece or two, please mark the box as such.
Sip (Sodas) and Paint (February 17)
Teens, ages 12 to 18, are invited to Rodman Public Library at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17 for a special art program. Youngsters will sample craft sodas while recreating a winter scene painting with n RPL librarian. The program is free, thanks to support from Friends of Rodman Library, but space is limited and registration is required.
Teen Nerf Night (March 5)
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to attend the January Nerf Night from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
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.