Listen @ the Library with the Canton Symphony Orchestra

Rodman Library will host Listen @ the Library with the Canton Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m., in the library’s auditorium. This program features a series of interactive performances by musicians from the Canton Symphony. It pairs music with children’s literature in a unique and engaging way.

This year marks the first year of expansion outside of the Stark County Library System. Along with the 10 Stark County library branches, a trio of musicians will travel to seven other libraries that include Massillon, Rodman, North Canton, Canal Fulton and Minerva, where they will team up with a librarian to present a musical storytime program. Families will meet the performers, learn about the instruments they play and enjoy music in a relaxed setting.

All Listen @ the Library programs are free and open to children of all ages and their families. No registration is needed. For more information, call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Dr. Seuss Day at Rodman Library Branch

Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day at the Branch! On Saturday, March 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., kids are invited to come to the Branch Library for a fun afternoon making crafts associated with Dr. Seuss books.

Participants will make Oobleck (googy guck), a felt sleep mask and a Lorax mustache on a popsicle stick. A tongue twister contest will take place at 3 p.m., with kids and adults reading One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish or Fox in Socks as fast as they can. Supplies will be furnished. No registration. For more information, call the Branch at 330-821-1313.

Make and Take Garden Pot with Seeds

Children will have fun creating their own “Garden Pot with Seeds” using seeds from the StarkFresh Seed Library, then taking it home!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 12, at 4 p.m., in the Children’s Program Room at the Main Library. All supplies will be furnished. This is a free event open to children, ages 6-12.

Space is limited. 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.

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, March 11, at 4:15 p.m., with a book discussion, games and activities.

You Go First, by Erin Kelly, is March’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.

Sloth Storytime with Hot Pots

Children, ages 3-12, are invited to Rodman Branch Library for a Sloth Storytime on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, March 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 to paint a ceramic sloth. 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.

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 Monday evenings from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings at the Main Library from 10:30-11:00 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 - Meets at the Main Library on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. 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. 

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. 

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 on the second 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 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.