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Community Read Book Discussion

The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
2025-10-20 17:30:00 2025-10-20 18:45:00 America/New_York Community Read Book Discussion Come to the library to discuss this year's Community Read through Hiram College. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk one month prior to the program. Randolph Branch -

Monday, October 20
5:30pm - 6:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-20 17:30:00 2025-10-20 18:45:00 America/New_York Community Read Book Discussion Come to the library to discuss this year's Community Read through Hiram College. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk one month prior to the program. Randolph Branch -

Come to the library to discuss this year's Community Read through Hiram College. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk one month prior to the program.

This event is intended for adults and teens.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | Community Read | Ages 14-18 | Adult |

Randolph Branch
Phone: 330-325-7003
Branch manager
Emily Hegner
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Sep 15 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Hall
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Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Hall
Thu, Oct 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at the Freedom Township Hall for a stop Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
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Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Don't miss the Friends of the Library Library Book Sale! Great reads at unbeatable prices—something for everyone! Join us and help support the Garrettsville Library.
Afterschool Hangout - Gaming and Crafting
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Join us after school to game, read and relax! This is a time for teens to hang out and play video games, board games and do crafts. For ages 11-18.
Kid Krafts - Bubble Painting
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Sit back & prepare to be captivated by stories & more from haunted places around Ohio! Greg will bring ghost hunting equipment and explain how it works. Limited to 25 participants.
Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Don't miss the Friends of the Library Library Book Sale! Great reads at unbeatable prices—something for everyone! Join us and help support the Aurora Memorial Library.
Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Don't miss the Friends of the Library Library Book Sale! Great reads at unbeatable prices—something for everyone! Join us and help support the Garrettsville Library.
Fall Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytimes for ages 0–5! Enjoy fall tales, songs, and play while making friends and sparking your child's love for books.
Black & Bleach Dyeing II - Leaf Print T-shirts
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Windham Branch
Learn to customize black t-shirts into bespoke camouflage prints using foraged leaves and bleach gel! Program will take place outdoors. Limited to 6 participants.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 14, 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! Limited to 25 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Suffield Fire Dept.
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join Bookmobile at the Suffield Fire Dept. for a stop on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytimes for ages 3–6! Enjoy fall tales, songs, and play while making friends and sparking your child's love for books.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytimes for the whole family! Enjoy fall tales, songs, and play while making friends and sparking your child's love for books.
Book Club for Middle Schoolers - "Wonder" by RJ Palacio
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Join us to discuss contemporary middle grade novel "Wonder" by RJ Palacio.
Chess Club
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Calling all young strategists! Join us for the Chess Club at the library, where fun, learning, and friendly competition come together. Limited to 14 players.
Randolph Book Club - "Home Before Dark" by Riley Sager
Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Branch
Love books and good conversation? Book Club is the perfect place to share your thoughts, discover new titles, and connect with fellow readers in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Brimfield Book Club - "The Dead Romantics" by Ashley Poston
Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
Are you an avid reader who likes to discuss books with others? If so, join our Book Club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years!
Evening Book Club - "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Are you an avid reader who likes to discuss books with others? If so, join our Book Club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years! Limited to 20 participants.
Aurora Cooks! - October Meeting
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Avast ye landlubbers - here be pirates! This month we'll serve up a spooky, pirate feast, featuring dishes from the Caribbean and West Indies. Put on your best eyepatch and board our haunted ship!
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Circle
Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at Nelson Circle for a stop on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Fall Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytimes for ages 0–5! Enjoy stories, music and a craft at Streetsboro Family Storytime. Limited to 15 participants.
Fall Baby and Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Join us for a cozy Baby & Toddler Storytime! Designed for our youngest readers and their caregivers, this interactive program features engaging stories activities that celebrates fall.
Bookmobile - Mantua Lodge
Wed, Oct 15, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Outreach Services
Join Bookmobile at the Mantua Lodge for a stop Wednesdays 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Hooks & Books - Social Knitting, Crochet and Handcraft Circle
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Windham Branch
Come with hooks, leave with a book! Check out the Windham Library’s monthly drop-in group crafting sessions for adult crafters. Limited to 12 participants.
Afternoon Book Club - "Hotel Nantucket" by Elin Hilderbrand
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Are you an avid reader who likes to discuss books with others? If so, join our Book Club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years!
Fall Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytimes for the whole family! Enjoy fall tales, songs, and play while making friends and sparking your child's love for books.
Halloween Slime
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Things are getting slimy at the library! Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween Slime program where kids can mix, mash, and stretch their very own spooky slime creations.
The Knotty Stitch - A Crochet, Knit, Handcraft, and Macrame Social Group
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us and relax at our social crafting event! Bring what you're currently working on or find new ideas to start a project. CreativeBug access will be available. Limited to 15 participants.
HOT DISH! Modern Fiction Book Club - Adult Book Discussion Group
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Windham Branch
This adult book club brings the community together for dinner and an off-site, after-hours discussion of hot new titles! Registration preferred.
Craft Swap - Out with the old crafts, in with the new!
Thu, Oct 16, All day
Brimfield Branch
Are you looking to start a new craft hobby, or have you decided to take a break from one? Bring your excess craft materials and pick up some from others.
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Hall
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach Services
Join the Bookmobile at the Freedom Township Hall for a stop Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.
Homeschool Hangout - Paint a Wiggly Wooden Snake
Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Show off your painting skills! Take a plain wooden snake and make it look colorful or more realistic. Limited to 12 participants.
Going Underground: Uncovering Secrets of Randolph's Past
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Randolph Branch
Join us at the library for a powerful exploration of the Underground Railroad and its deep-rooted connections to our local area.
Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Club - "The Anthropocene Reviewed"
Thu, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selection is "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green. Limited to 30 participants.
Craft Swap - Out with the old crafts, in with the new!
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Brimfield Branch
Are you looking to start a new craft hobby, or have you decided to take a break from one? Bring your excess craft materials and pick up some from others.
Friends of the Pierce Streetsboro Library Book Sale
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Support the Friends of the Library and take home some great books at unbeatable prices!
Fall Family Storytime
Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytimes for ages 0–5! Enjoy fall tales, songs, and play while making friends and sparking your child's love for books.
Mario Kart Tournament
Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Race your friends in Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch and win prizes! Intended for ages 10 and up. Limited to 8 participants.
Craft Swap - Out with the old crafts, in with the new!
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Brimfield Branch
Are you looking to start a new craft hobby, or have you decided to take a break from one? Bring your excess craft materials and pick up some from others.
Friends of the Pierce Streetsboro Library Book Sale
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Support the Friends of the Library and take home some great books at unbeatable prices!
Crafternoons - Crafting Get-Together
Sat, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Meet and converse about your crafts and trade tips with other crafters! No skill is required, just a willingness to share knowledge and enjoy working on your crafts.
Pumpkin Painting for Adults
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Celebrate the season with a fun and festive Pumpkin Painting Party! Decorate your own mini pumpkins using paint and other colorful craft supplies—no carving required! Limited to 12 participants.
Fall Horse Tales - Read to a Therapy Horse!
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Love horses & reading? Come read to a mini-horse! Learn how these tiny horses help others, then snuggle up to one & practice reading. Limited to 20 participants.
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It's All in the Cards - Professional Tarot Card Readings
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Peek into your future! Get a reading that’s so accurate, it’s scary—spiritual advice, cosmic vibes, and inner wisdom await. Is YOUR destiny in the cards??
Creepy, Kooky, and Interactive Movie Matinee - The Addams Family
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Get kooky with us at an interactive screening of The Addams Family! Act along with a fun script full of prompts, jokes, and spooky surprises throughout the movie. It will be a frightfully fun time!
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