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February 2020
Rodman Buzz for Kids
Pinecone owl craft

Children's Valentine Craft Make and Take

Children will have fun creating their own Pinecone Owl and Heart Fingerprint Tree painting, then taking it home! Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 6, at 4 p.m., in the Children’s Program Room at the Main Library. All supplies will be furnished. Make one or both items.

This is a free event open to children, ages 6-12. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration is needed. Patrons may sign up the child using the online calendar at https://rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup, or by calling the Children's Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Rodman Library.

VaseToddler Tuesday with Hot Pots

Children, ages up to three years old, are invited to Rodman Branch Library on Tuesday, February 4, at 10:30 a.m. A story will be read first at the library, then children and an accompanying adult will proceed to Hot Pots Pottery to paint a bud vase with heart fingerprints.

Each monthly project will include finger, hand or foot prints to create a lasting artful memory of your time creating together.

The cost is $15.00, 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.

Love DishValentine Storytime with Hot Pots

Children, ages 3-12, are invited to Rodman Branch Library for a Valentine Storytime on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, February 15, at 11:00 a.m.

A story will be read first at the library, then children and their guardian will proceed to Hot Pots to paint a ceramic “Love” dish. 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.

Sidekicks by Dan Santat

Chapter Chat Book Club

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

Sidekicks, by Dan Santat, is February’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.

Ongoing Kids' Programs

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, 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.

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

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. 

Chapter Chat now combines the individual Boys and Girls Clubs into one 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.

Tales for Tails - From January through May, meets the 2nd or 3rd 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.

 

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