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Dolly Parton Imagination Library Offered at Rodman

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.

Wee Read Resumes at Main Library

Beginning on Monday, September 9, Wee Read is offered every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Children, ages birth through two years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to attend. Wee Read includes stories, fingerplays, music and movement.

For more information, call the Main Library Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Fall Storytime at Branch with Hot Pots

Children, ages 3-12, are invited to Rodman Branch Library for a Fall Storytime on Wednesday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11:00 a.m.

A story will be read first at the library, then children and their guardian will proceed to Hot Pots Pottery to paint a fall ceramic figurine. Snacks will be offered. The cost is $10.00, payable to Hot Pots before the event. Registration is required and can be made at https://hotpotspottery.com/ or by phone at 330-823-3333.

Family Fun Night at Rodman

Beginning September 10 at 6:30 p.m., on every Tuesday of the month, parents or caregivers are invited to participate in an entertaining evening with their preschool and school-aged children.

For children ages 3 to 5, Storytime will offer music, interaction and stories. During this same time, all school-aged children will share in their own fun activities that are based on the S.T.E.A.M. program. No registration is needed.

Storytime, for ages 3-5 only, continues every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m., beginning on September 12. For more information, call the Main Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Chapter Chat Book Club for Kids

Chapter Chat Book Club is for ages 8 to 12, and meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Wednesday, September 11, at 4:15 p.m., with a book discussion, games and activities.

Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story, by Nora Raleigh Baskin is September’s book. Registration is required for a four-week checkout of a selected title one month in advance.

To register, or for more information, call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Family Movie Night

Families are invited to see an animated movie, “The Secret Life of Pets 2,” on Wednesday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m., in the Children’s Program Room.

After their owners leave for school or work, a dog and his best pet friends continue the comical daily adventures of their concealed lives – and major changes are also happening in the dog’s home.

No registration is needed. Rated PG.

Call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223, for more information.

Tales for Tails

Rodman Public Library offers children the chance to try their reading skills on local therapy dogs when the program resumes on every second Saturday beginning September 14. These specially trained dogs will “listen” to stories in the Children’s Program Room at the Main Library.

All dogs that will be in attendance are members of Therapy Dogs International and the “Paws and Reflect” Pet Therapy group of Alliance Community Hospital. Studies have shown that children can become better readers when they regularly read aloud to dogs. An animal reading companion provides a relaxing, stress-free and non-judgmental “listening partner” for a beginning or struggling reader.

The program will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Fifteen minute time slots are available. Patrons may sign up in advance for a preferred time slot. Please note there will be no Tales for Tails offered in the month of December. Please check our online calendar for dates at http://rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar. For more information, call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Ongoing Programs at Rodman Public Library

Join us for one of our ongoing programs at Rodman Public Library. For specific dates and times, please check our monthly calendar of events.

Wee Read Main Library, ages birth through two years - Meets at the Main Library every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. and every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Wee Read introduces children to books, fingerplays and music incorporating the six early learning skills.

Family Fun Night, preschool and school-aged children - For children ages 3 to 5, Storytime will offer music, interaction and stories. During this same time, all school-aged children will share in their own fun activities that are based on the S.T.E.A.M. program.

Storytime Main Library, ages 3-5 - Meets at the Main Library every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. It encourages life-long readers through stories and activities.

Chapter Chat is a book club for all children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. It includes a book discussion, games and activities, and meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required for a four-week checkout of a selected title one month in advance. To register, or for more information, call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Play Group allows children to make friends, play, and share stories on every third or fourth Saturday in the Children’s Program Room from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This play group is designed for children to learn, socialize, and explore through play. It is aimed for birth to kindergarten ages with an adult caregiver, but all are welcome. No registration is needed.

Tales for Tails - From September through November, meets the 2nd Saturday of the month from 1:00-3:00 p.m., in the Main Children's Program Room. Children try their reading skills on local therapy dogs that will "listen" to stories. Dogs in attendance are members of Therapy Dogs International and the "Paws and Reflect" Pet Therapy group of Alliance Community Hospital. Sign up in advance. Call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Tween Council is open to enthusiastic 4th to 6th graders who want to make a difference in the library. Tweens will meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:15 p.m. to share ideas for upcoming programs, current trends, and what they and their peers are reading. Tween Council will meet in the Children’s Program Room and no registration is needed.