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Books and Banter

"The Heiress" by Rachel Hawkins

2024-12-07 09:00:00 2024-12-07 10:00:00 America/New_York Books and Banter Join us for a lively discussion of this month's title. There are two sessions for this novel; feel free to join whichever one fits your schedule best! Brimfield Branch -

Saturday, December 07
9:00am - 10:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 09:00:00 2024-12-07 10:00:00 America/New_York Books and Banter Join us for a lively discussion of this month's title. There are two sessions for this novel; feel free to join whichever one fits your schedule best! Brimfield Branch -

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's title. There are two sessions for this novel; feel free to join whichever one fits your schedule best!

Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk prior to the meeting. This event is intended for adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | Adult |

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Outreach Services
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Outreach Services
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Outreach Services
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Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach Services
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Outreach Services
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Tue, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
A "Land Before Time" Library Adventure
Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Step back into a prehistoric world and join us for a Land Before Time-themed party at the library! Celebrate everything dino at Randolph with a fun classic movie.
Silent Book Club at The Cellar Door - Adult Sustained Silent Reading
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Bring your own book and read in silence. After 45 minutes of quiet reading, stay and socialize or be on your way. Registration is requested, but drop ins are welcome.
Teen Cooking - Edible Earth
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Learn about the layers of the earth by creating a delicious model of the earth. Complete with a molten gummy core and chocolate soil!
Genealogy with Roger Marble
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Come learn genealogy techniques with Roger Marble! Get ready to start your journey after learning to find and trace your family's roots efficiently.
Knit and Crochet Group
Tue, Jun 16, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us every third Tuesday for knitting and crochet by the fireplace. All skill levels welcome. This is a non-structured, social crafting time for adults. Limited to 15 adult participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Circle
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come join us for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs, and do activities at Summer Family Storytime. Limited to 20 participants.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Have some summer fun at the library! Enjoy stories songs, crafts and more. Perfect for little ones (ages 5 and under).
Free Lunches for Kids! - Presented by the Community Action Council
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children ages 1-18 can stop by the Randolph Township Hall every Wednesday this summer from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for a free nutritious lunch. NO PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED.
Dino Vs. Oobleck
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Make some Oobleck and talk about mummification and fossilization with our tiny dinos. Intended for ages 8 and up. Limited to 10 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Mantua Crestwood Community Center
Wed, Jun 17, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
The Bubble Lady - Central District Cafeteria - Crestwood Schools
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Join us for a bubble-tastic show! Sue Durante, aka the Bubble Lady, will amaze you with bubbles that multiply, bubbles that do acrobatics, square bubbles and more. Limited to 30 participants.
Toy Story Party
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
You've got a friend in me! Celebration the release of Toy Story 5 with us. Join us for Toy Story-themed games, trivia and crafts.
A Girl with Scales Reptile Show
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Join us for an interactive and educational reptile experience! Children will discover the wonders of the reptile world in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Limited to 45 participants.
Afternoon Book Club - "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a discussion of "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman.
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Park
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Yabba Dabba Read! A Flintstones Library Bash
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Join Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty for a prehistoric celebration filled with stories, games, and hands-on activities!
Summer Mini Horse Tale
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Calling all reluctant readers aged 5-13! Come read to a small special "Reading Buddy"... Space is limited. Pick your favorite book and sign up! For readers ages 5-13. Limit to 15.
Book Bingo
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come play BINGO, with cards that have book characters on them, to win books and other small prizes. Limited to 15 participants.
Young Writer's and Artist's Space - Ongoing Summer Program
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us as we kick off our summer program for young writers and artists. Come to the first class to make your own journal and join us for any of the scheduled times throughout the rest of the summer.
PCDL at The Garrettsville Farmers Market - Featuring The Little Seed Library
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Stop by The Garrettsville Farmers Market (8119 Main Street, Garrettsville, OH, United States, Ohio) each Thursday afternoon from 4-7PM for tasty summer treats, crafts and library-inspired fun!
Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Club - "The Berry Pickers: A Novel"
Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selected title is "The Berry Pickers: A Novel" by Amanda Peters.
Pizza Tasting - For Teens
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Try different cheese pizzas from restaurants all over Aurora and vote for which one you think is the best! This event is for ages 11-18. Limit 12 - registration is required.
Hidden Treasures - Adult Wooden Chest Painting
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Argh! Unleash your creativity in this relaxing, hands-on workshop designed just for adults. Participants will paint and personalize their own wooden treasure chest. Limit to 12.
Frogs! - From Tadpoles to Frogs: An Exploration of Ohio's Amphibians
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Jill Halligan helps us to discover the life stages of Ohio's frog population, understand their survival needs in dry summer conditions, and includes a hands-on frog slime activity. Limited to 20 kids.
Bookmobile - Diamond Paint Bookmark
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Outreach Services
Patrons may take a fun mushroom themed diamond paint bookmark to craft at home. This event is intended for adults and is available at all stops while supplies last.
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown Township Hall
Mon, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Bubblemania
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Drop in and let's make some bubbles! Kids will have a blast chasing, popping, and creating bubbles big and small! Join us for a bubbly good time and lots of giggles! WEATHER PERMITTING.
Creature Power
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Activate Creature Powers! Inspired by PBS Wild Kratts, KIDS ScratchJr is a fun, interactive and safe program that teaches coding basics! This program is for ages 5 to 8 years old. Limit of 15 kids.
Bookmobile Stop - Paris Township Community Center
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Circuit Breakers
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Discover the world of microchips and energy transfer with the help of PBS! Developed for ages 11 to 14 years old. Limit of 15 kids.
Bookmobile Stop - Windham Renaissance Center
Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Dino Trivia
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Do you know your dino facts? Come compete for prizes with some Dino trivia!
Inklings Hybrid Book Club - The Last Battle, essays On Fairy-Stories and On Stories
Mon, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Inklings Hybrid Book Club at the Garrettsville library as we dive into an adventure with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and more. Limited to 10 participants.
Think Fast Trivia!
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Think you're a trivia master? Prove it! three rounds of ten questions each. Come alone or with a team. Snacks and drinks provided. Space is limited to 20 adults, so sign up now!
Bookmobile Stop - Deerfield Township Hall
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Summer Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Katherine Thomas Elementary
Come have a Dino-Tastic time this summer at our Family Storytime! For ages birth to age 4 with caregiver. Don't let summer go extinct - come read with us!
The Bubble Lady
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a bubble-tastic show! Sue Durante, aka the Bubble Lady, will amaze you with bubbles that multiply, bubbles that do acrobatics, square bubbles and more. Limited to 80 participants.
Stomp & Roar Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Dig into storytime and unearth a good story! Discover dino tales, roar through songs, stomp into a craft and make new friends. Perfect for little explorers ages 5 and under!
Bookmobile Stop - Waterloo School Community
Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Jurassic Slime
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Dig into a dino mite fun at the library! Mix, stretch, squish your own dino themed slime. Prehistoric ooze adventure you won't forget!
Dungeons and Dragons with Dave - Learn D&D
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Explore dungeons, fight monsters, solve puzzles and complete quests! Learn about and play one of the most famous games in the world. Limited to 8 participants.
Genealogy with Roger Marble
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Randolph Branch
Come learn genealogy techniques with Roger Marble! Get ready to start your journey after learning to find and trace your family's roots efficiently.
Killer Reads! True Crime Book Club - "A Fever in the Heartland" by Timothy Egan
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Uncover the stories behind the headlines! Join our Killer Reads: True Crime Book Club to explore gripping cases, discuss theories, and connect with fellow sleuths. Limited to 5 participants.
Bookmobile - Paint Your Own Dino
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Outreach Services
Pick up your very own wooden dinosaur and paint kit to craft at home. This event is intended for ages 2-8
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Circle
Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come join us for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs, and do activities at Summer Family Storytime. Limited to 20 participants.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Garrettsville Branch
Come join us for family fun as we read exciting stories, dance to jump out-of-your-seat music, sing silly songs, and do activities! Limit to 30 participants.
Summer Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Have some summer fun at the library! Enjoy stories songs, crafts and more. Perfect for little ones (ages 5 and under).
Free Lunches for Kids! - Presented by the Community Action Council
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children ages 1-18 can stop by the Randolph Township Hall every Wednesday this summer from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for a free nutritious lunch. NO PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED.
Bookmobile Stop - Mantua Crestwood Community Center
Wed, Jun 24, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Aurora Reads! Book Club - "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Are you an avid reader who likes to discuss books with others? If so, join our book club featuring everything form exciting new fiction to the best titles from the past! Limited to 15 adults.
The Garfield Trail with Tim Garfield - Visit the past with James A. Garfield's great-great grandson
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join Tim Garfield, the great-great-grandson of James A. Garfield, to explore deeper insights on the President's life, facts, myths, and key aspects from the Netflix docudrama "Death by Lightning."
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Park
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
David Anthony Magician
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Award winning magician and illusionist David Anthony has entertained thousands throughout the U.S. and now he brings his show to us! Please register. Limited to 50 participants.
The Plot Thickens Gardening Group
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Dig into an exciting discussion! A volunteer with Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners will be here for this month's meeting. Limited to 25.
Clay Creations
Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join local artist Traci Shea at Streetsboro Library and create a handmade, clay pottery item. This event is a two-part series. Limited to 15 participants.
Dino Olympics: Roar, Race, Win!
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Young dinosaurs will compete in a series of Olympic-inspired challenges with a dinosaur twist! This action-packed event combines movement, creativity and imagination.
Puzzle Club
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Tired of completing the same jigsaw puzzle over and over again? Work together to complete new challenging puzzles with friends! Open work time; come and go as you please.
Young Writer's and Artist's Space - Ongoing Summer Program
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us as we kick off our summer program for young writers and artists. Come to the first class to make your own journal and join us for any of the scheduled times throughout the rest of the summer.
Carboard Creations - Toys & Games
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Build, play, and imagine! This week kids can turn simple cardboard into toys, games, and more. There will be patterns or they can freestyle. Limited to 8 participants. Registration required.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Bookmobile Stop - CBC Rootstown
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outreach Services
Our Bookmobile is a traveling library, bringing the joy of reading and more right to your neighborhood! Best of all, it’s completely free – you can enjoy the library wherever you are.
Mosaic Tile Coasters - Teen Craft
Fri, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Create eye-catching mosaic tile art using colorful pieces and your imagination. Design a unique masterpiece to take home. Make something bold and creative! For ages 11–18. Limit 8.
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