Hooks & Books

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial 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. Limited to 20 children.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Cancelled

Book Club for Middle Schoolers - "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join us for a lively discussion of this children's classic! This event is intended for grades 3 to 6.

Chess Club

Tue, Sep 09, 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 - "James" by Percival Everett

Tue, Sep 09, 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 Bullet that Missed" by Richard Osman

Tue, Sep 09, 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 - "Same As It Ever Was" by Claire Lombardo

Tue, Sep 09, 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!

Aurora Cooks! - September Meeting

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Make a meal, share your heart—sign up to cook a dish to deliver to veterans in need. Your dish brings comfort, care, and connection to those who’ve served our country and are rebuilding their lives.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 10, 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.

Wed, Sep 10, 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.

Baby & Me Storytime

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brimfield Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for baby and caregiver! This event is intended for children under 36 months.

Wed, Sep 10, 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.

Wed, Sep 10, 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.

Cancelled

Think Fast! - After Hours Trivia Night

Wed, Sep 10, 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.

Wed, Sep 10, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Think you’re a trivia master? Prove it at our after-hours showdown! Three rounds, ten questions each—come solo or with a team. Snacks and drinks provided. Space is limited to 50, so sign up now!

Game On! - Pokémon Edition

Thu, Sep 11, 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.

Thu, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Ready to show off your team? Come and prove your stuff as a Pokemon trainer at Game Club! Any playstyle welcome. Battle it out, come in just for trades, or decorate a holder for your favorite card!

Cancelled

Kid Krafts - Lava Lamps

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Windham Branch

Get ready for a groovy, hands-on adventure at the library! Using household ingredients and a plain glass jar, we will create a Lava Lamp to take home & enjoy.

Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Club - "The Small and the Mighty" by Sharon McMahon

Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join the Garrettsville library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This months selection is "The Small and the Mighty" by Sharon McMahon.

Memory Cafe - Music, Crafts, and Tea in a Supportive Environment

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

An informal, social gathering for individuals with dementia and memory related illnesses along with their families or caregivers. This event is limited to 20 individuals.

Dog Safety for Children - Presented by the Portage Animal Protective League

Fri, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Randolph Branch

Join us at the library for a fun and educational event all about staying safe around dogs—whether they're your own or ones you meet out in the world!

Renaissance Collage Club - SoulCollage® Sessions

Fri, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Windham Branch

Monthly session to learn and practice the SoulCollage® method of creating and reading personal oracle cards with a trained facilitator. Limited to 12 participants.

Teen Board Game Club

Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join us for Teen Board Game Club, where we play fun new board games every month. Limited to 10 participants.

School-Age Storytime - "The World's Best Class Plant"

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brimfield Branch

Read "The World's Best Class Plant" by Audrey Vernick and Liz Garton Scanlon and then take home a plant of your own! Intended for children in 1st-3rd grade. Limited to 10 participants.

Community Salsa Party - from the AMETEK Food Forest

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Windham Branch

Gather ingredients from the AMETEK Food Forest Community Garden to craft your own batch of summertime salsa! Limited to 6 participants.

Genealogy with Roger Marble

Mon, Sep 15, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Outreach Services

Join the Bookmobile at the Paris Township Community Centers for a stop on Mondays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Bunco! Game Night

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Can you roll dice? You can play! Takes 2 minutes to learn. Come have fun and meet new people. Prizes for most Buncos, most wins, AND most losses! This is an adult event. Limited to 16 participants.

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial 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. Limited to 20 children.

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Yoga with Yoga Judith - Beginner's Yoga

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Bring a yoga mat, water, and comfortable clothing. If you do not have a mat, some mats will be available for your use. Limited to 12 participants.

Knit and Crochet Group

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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 participants.

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Hooks & Books - Social Knitting, Crochet and Handcraft Circle

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 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 - "Younger Wife" by Sally Hepworth

Wed, Sep 17, 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!

Inklings Hybrid Book Club - The Silver Trumpet by Owen Barfield

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Constitution Day

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Randolph Branch

Join us at the library as we celebrate Constitution Day—a day to recognize the signing of the U.S. Constitution and reflect on the rights and responsibilities it upholds.

Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

HOT DISH! Modern Fiction Book Club - Adult Book Discussion Group

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Puzzle Swap! - Trade your old puzzles for new!

Thu, Sep 18, All day

Brimfield Branch

Have you already done all the puzzles in your house? Kids outgrown the puzzles you got them when they were younger? Join our puzzle trade! Bring in your old puzzles and trade them in a for a new one.

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Puzzle Swap! - Trade your old puzzles for new!

Thu, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

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.

Fri, Sep 19, All day

Brimfield Branch

Have you already done all the puzzles in your house? Kids outgrown the puzzles you got them when they were younger? Join our puzzle trade! Bring in your old puzzles and trade them in a for a new one.

Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!

Fri, Sep 19, 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.

Puzzle Swap! - Trade your old puzzles for new!

Fri, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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.

Sat, Sep 20, All day

Brimfield Branch

Have you already done all the puzzles in your house? Kids outgrown the puzzles you got them when they were younger? Join our puzzle trade! Bring in your old puzzles and trade them in a for a new one.

Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!

Sat, Sep 20, 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.

Headwaters Trail Clean-up - Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Help us keep our trails clean! Join the library in cleaning up our beloved Headwaters trail. Lunch is provided! Registration is recommended. Limited to 15 participants.

Family Fun Art Group - Paint as a Family

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Windham Branch

Gather the whole family and let your creativity shine! Join us for our Family Fun Art Group. You will go home with an amazing display of butterflies you and your family painted together.

Tiny Art, Big Imagination - Mini Clay Sculpting

Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Unleash your creativity and sculpt something awesome! Drop in to make your own mini clay masterpiece—while supplies last. Open to ages 11–18.

Crafternoons - Crafting Get-Together

Sat, Sep 20, 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.

Learn About Food Preservation

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Randolph Branch

Curious about canning, freezing, or drying your own food? Whether you’re a backyard gardener, a farmers’ market fan, or just want to reduce food waste, join us for this presentation!

Secrets of Underground Railroad - Can You Recover the Past?

Mon, Sep 22, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Outreach Services

Join the Bookmobile at the Paris Township Community Centers for a stop on Mondays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.

Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Randolph Branch

Step back in time and discover what life was like during the American Civil War in this fun, hands-on history event designed just for kids! Hosted by presenter Carey Steele.

Craft with Polymer Clay!

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Come in and make cute things out of polymer clay. Make magnets, keychains, or little figurines, the possibilities are endless! Intended for those in grades 6-12. Limited to 10 participants.

Mahjong for Beginners - Presented by Shannon Ferraby

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Learn to play Mahjong in these fun, hands-on classes! No experience needed but fun is guaranteed. It is recommended that you attend multiple classes. Grab your spots early! Limited to 12 people.

This event is full

Common Retirement Planning Mistakes

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Retirement Advisors and Licensed Independent Insurance Brokers will talk about Medicare, POA's, living wills, funeral planning, protecting "nest eggs", insurance and ways to pay for these.

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial 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. Limited to 20 children.

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Make Your Own Chapstick - For Teens

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Come learn how chapsticks are made and create your own! You can make your lip balm whatever color & scent you prefer. This event is for ages 11-18. Limited to 15 participants.

Crafternoon

Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Get together and learn a new craft each month! Origami, Slime, Polymer Clay, Collage, and much more! Limited to 15 participants.

Dungeons and Dragons with Dave - Learn D&D

Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 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.

Killer Reads - True Crime Book Club - "The House of My Mother" by Shari Franke

Tue, Sep 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 10 participants.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Aurora Reads! Book Club - "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 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 from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years! Limited to 20 participants.

The Knotty Stitch - A Crochet, Knit, Handcraft, and Macrame Social Group

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Music Makers - with the Groovy Garfoose

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Stop in for a fun-filled music therapy program for ages 0–3 filled with songs, instruments, stories, and movement that boost bonding and support early development. Limited to 15 participants.

The Plot Thickens Gardening Group - September Meeting

Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Growing comfrey! Join us for a presentation from Jill Halligan with the Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers to learn all about this wonderful plant and its benefits! Limited to 25 participants.

Jewelry Club - For Teens & Tweens!

Thu, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

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.

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Windham Branch

Get ready to unleash your creativity at the Teen Jewelry Club! Using available product, elastic, metal, chains, beads and more, we will make jewelry to keep and some to donate to the RFC.

Teen Book Group

Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Love a book, comic, or graphic novel? Join our teen book club to share your favorites or discover new ones! No required reading—just fun discussions! Limited to 10 participants.

Exercising with Arthritis

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Struggling with the effects of chronic pain from arthritis? Join the Garrettsville Library to learn how to exercise with arthritis. Limited to 10 participants.

Lego Club

Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Windham Branch

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Enjoy the thrill of making something new with Legos. There will be a team aspect to the club. Bring a friend and see what amazing THINGS you can make!

Junior Firefighters: Safety First! - Presented by the Aurora Fire Department

Sat, Sep 27, 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.

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Sound the alarm for fun! Hear a blazing good story, meet a real-life firefighter, make a craft and explore inside a firetruck in this red-hot day of fire safety fun! Limited to 20 participants.

Yoga for Children with Judith Hilinski

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join us for a fun and relaxing Yoga for Children class designed to help little ones build balance, focus, and confidence—all while having a great time! Limited to 50 participants.

Book Painting

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Decorate your favorite book by painting the edges of the pages. We will have a handful of practice books if you do not want to use your own. Limited to 10 participants.

Still Life with Books - Painting Techniques

Mon, Sep 29, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Outreach Services

Join the Bookmobile at the Paris Township Community Centers for a stop on Mondays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.

Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Relax and create a painting of a stack of books while learning the basics of painting! Learn some basic painting techniques.

Lotería: BINGO a la Mexicana! - A Fiesta of Culture and Fun

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Love BINGO? Try Lotería! Learn Spanish words, enjoy tasty Mexican snacks, and dive into the game’s rich history. Fun, friends, and culture all in one exciting event! Limited to 30 participants.

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial 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. Limited to 20 children.

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

All About Fall - Presented by the Portage Parks District

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Why do leaves change color? What kinds of trees grow in our area? Join us at the library for a fun and educational program all about fall trees and leaves, presented by the Holly Stoneberg.

Windham Mysteries & More Book Club - "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Windham Branch

Join the Windham Library's Mysteries & More Book Club to explore a variety of titles and genres. Limited to 12 in-person participants or unlimited with Zoom.

Mandala Sun Catchers - Take-Home Craft Kits

Wed, Oct 01, All day

Aurora Memorial Branch

Fall for color! Create a mandala sun catcher to brighten up your autumn days. Grab yours while supplies last! For ages 11-18.

Anti-Social Book Club - Spooktacular Reads - Reader's Choice!

Wed, Oct 01, All day

Garrettsville Branch

Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! This book club runs completely in your own time. This month's theme is Spooktacular Reads. Limited to 10 participants.

"The Anthropocene Reviewed" October Art Contest 10/1-10/31 - Hiroyuki Doi's Circles or Lascaux Cave Hands

Wed, Oct 01, All day

Garrettsville Branch

Enter our October Art Contest! From October 1st through October 31st, we will accepting artwork which will be displayed. A prize will be awarded in each category. Pens and paper will be provided.

Wed, Oct 01, 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.

Wed, Oct 01, 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.

Wed, Oct 01, 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.

Computer Basics for Kids - Microsoft Office

Wed, Oct 01, 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.

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Get ready to explore the world of Microsoft Office! In this hands-on workshop, kids will learn the basics of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel through fun, age-appropriate projects.

Community Read Book Discussion - The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

Wed, Oct 01, 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.

Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Brimfield Branch

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

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Can You Beat the "Yips?" - Andrew White, Ph.D. of Hiram College presents "The Yips"

Thu, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

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.

Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Andrew White of Hiram College, professor of Psychology and Sport Management, will present an entertaining program on “The Yips” as part of the Community Read The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green.

Black & Bleach Dyeing - Leaf Print T-shirts

Fri, Oct 03, 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.

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Mario Kart Tournament

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Race your friends in Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch and win prizes! Intended for ages 11 to 18. Limited to 8 participants.

This event is full

Super Smash Bros Tournament

Fri, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Battle your friends in Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch and win prizes! Intended for ages 10 and up. Limited to 8 participants.

Speak Now and Sing Loud! - It's a Swiftie Extravaganza!

Sat, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Calling all Swifties! Taylor's album Speak Now is turning 15 & we're feeling enchanted! Stop by to celebrate the heiress and her album with us! Recommended for ages 11–18, but all fans are welcome!

Learn to Paint Miniatures

Sat, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Do you want to learn how to paint miniature figures, or get some advice painting a model you already own? Learn the tricks of model making and painting miniatures figures.

Anti-Social Book Club - Spooktacular Reads - Reader's Choice!

Mon, Oct 06, All day

Garrettsville Branch

Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! This book club runs completely in your own time. This month's theme is Spooktacular Reads. Limited to 10 participants.

Learn About Fire Safety - Presented by the Randolph Fire Department

Mon, Oct 06, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Outreach Services

Join the Bookmobile at the Paris Township Community Centers for a stop on Mondays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 330-527-5082 ext. 221 for more information.

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join us for a special visit from the Randolph Fire Department as we learn all about fire safety in a fun, family-friendly way!

Teen Art Club

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Brimfield Branch

Let's get together and talk art! Bring your WIP's and hang with friends. Intended for those in grades 7-12. Limited to 10 participants.

Mahjong for Beginners - Presented by Shannon Ferraby

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Learn to play Mahjong in these fun, hands-on classes! No experience needed but fun is guaranteed. It is recommended that you attend multiple classes. Grab your spots early! Limited to 12 people.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial 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. Limited to 20 children.

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Randolph True Crime Club - The Case of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Randolph Branch

Join us to investigate the heartbreaking and unsolved case of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, an 18-year-old Indigenous woman whose mysterious death in 2019 continues to raise questions & demand answers.

Book Trivia Night! - Test your knowledge

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Think you’re a trivia master? Prove it at our trivia showdown! Come solo or with a team. Join us at the library for a night of brain-teasing fun and prizes.

Medicare 101 - Presented by Marcy Rosenthal

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Meet Marcy Rosenthal, a licensed Medicare advisor, to learn about Medicare plan options available to you, the fall open enrollment period and more. Limited to 10 participants.

Making Time - Crafting Group

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Join us for an evening of crafting. All crafts are welcome; if it's portable, you can bring it!

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Baby & Me Storytime

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brimfield Branch

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for baby and caregiver! This event is intended for children under 36 months.

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Think Fast! - After Hours Trivia Night

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Think you’re a trivia master? Prove it at our after-hours showdown! Three rounds, ten questions each—come solo or with a team. Snacks and drinks provided. Space is limited to 50, so sign up now!

Family Fun Art Group - Paint as a Family

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.

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Windham Branch

Gather the whole family and let your creativity shine! Join us for our Family Fun Art Group. You will go home with an amazing display of butterflies you and your family painted together.

Friends of the Garrettsville Library Book Sale

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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.