Steel Drumming Workshop (July 23) (ages 10 to 18)
What’s better than hearing the ping, ting, bing and dong of the steel drums?
Making those sounds yourself.
Youth, ages 10 to 18, will have the opportunity to do just that when Steel Appeal conducts a steel drumming workshop at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.
Registration is required to participate.
Participants will discover the fascinating history and cultural roots of the steel drum, from its Caribbean origins to its modern-day evolution. The workshop explores how the instruments are built and tuned, and demonstrates performance techniques used by steel bands around the world. Along the way, attendees will be introduced to key musical concepts such as rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, timbre, musical forms, and dynamics.
The workshop is directed by Dr. Chad Floyd, professor of percussion at Campbellsville University in Kentucky, renowned for his dynamic performances and original compositions. He has toured extensively across the United States, Brazil, China, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Japan, South Korea, and Trinidad. Many of his percussion compositions have gained international recognition, becoming staples in the standard solo percussion repertoire.
Since 2008, Dr. Floyd has directed Steel Appeal, bringing this vibrant educational music program to hundreds of schools and libraries throughout the United States, inspiring audiences with the unique sounds and cultural history of the steel drum.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons (August 10)
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.
Book Bedazzling (August 11)
Teens, ages 12-18, can learn how to "bedazzle" book covers using craft rhinestones during a Book Bedazzling program on Tuesday, August 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Rodman Public Library.
All supplies for the program will be provided free of charge, thanks to the Friends of Rodman Library.
Teens are welcome to bring their own book to bedazzle at their own discretion, but there will be books available for teens to choose from to bedazzle and then take home.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Tabletop Gaming (August 11)
Tabletop Gaming, a popular all-ages program, returns to the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11.
The monthly program is usually held on the first Tuesday of each week, but is being held on the second Tuesday in August due to the annual Friends' Used Book Sale being held at the library in 2026 in conjunction with the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival.
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 Book Club (August 19)
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 August 19 is Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce
Registration is required to attend each meeting.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Rodman Chess Club (August 19)
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 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.