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Homeschool Hangout - Connect with other Homeschool Families

Thu, Oct 15, 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.

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Garrettsville Branch

Whether you are new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, it's nice to make new friends! Join us at the library for a fun, relaxing meet-up. There will be activities and games for the kids.

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Connect with local homeschooling families! Kids and teens will enjoy fun activities while parents relax, chat, and build community. Limit 25. For all ages.

Pumpkin Decorating and Crafts

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come join us at Randolph for some Halloween fun! Decorate a pumpkin and make Halloween themed crafts.

Teen Gaming Event and Afterschool Hangout

Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Game on! Teens and Tweens can play PlayStation, Switch games or board games on Thursdays after school from 3:00 pm - 4:30pm.

Halloween Slime

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join us for your favorite library lab experiment that everyone enjoys--SLIME! Stir up some Halloween magic by making spooky slime.

Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Club - "The Spellshop" by Sarah Beth Durst

Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join the Garrettsville Library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selected title is "The Spellshop" by Sarah Beth Durst.

Trivia Night! - Test Your Knowledge

Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Brimfield Branch

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

Renaissance Collage Club - SoulCollage® Sessions - Council Suit Deep-Dive

Fri, Oct 16, 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.

Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Garrettsville 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.

Create Your Own Shrinky Dink - Turn your design into a keychain

Fri, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Trace and color pre-printed designs, or design your own! We then bake your design in a toaster oven and watch it shrink to 1/4 the size! Limited to 10 participants.

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Garrettsville Branch

Can you solve the puzzles, crack the clues, and escape in time? Join us for a fun, library-themed escape room adventure for kids ages 5–12. Teamwork and creativity required! Limited to 6 participants.

Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brimfield Branch

Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Enjoy stories songs, crafts and more. Perfect for little ones (ages 5 and under).

Trick or Read!

Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Celebrate the season with festive stories, sweet treats, spooky fun, and costumes! A not-so-scary event for ages 0–10 and their families.Costumes are encouraged but not required. Limit to 100.

Sat, Oct 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Sat, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Fairytale Murder Mystery

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

After the mysterious deaths of Grumpy and Pinocchio, Fairytaleland is in chaos! Are these mere accidents or something more sinister? Help us find out! Limited to 8 participants.

Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Mon, Oct 19, All day

Garrettsville Branch

Pick up a Revolutionary Roadmap through November and join our literary journey through classic literature, documents, speeches & poetry. Celebrate 250 years of America; enter and win fabulous prizes.

Windham Mysteries & More Book Club - "The Twist of the Knife" by Anthony Horowitz

Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join the Windham library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Group to explore a variety of titles and genres. Limited to 12 in-person participants or unlimited with Zoom.

Teen Advisory Board - Teen Volunteers

Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Love books, games, or anime? Help create the teen programs YOU want to attend! Make friends, earn volunteer hours, and join TAB. Ages 13–18. Registration is required. Limit 10.

Computer Classes - Basic Computer Skills

Mon, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Randolph Branch

Looking to boost your tech skills? Join us for a computer skills classes at the library! These hands-on sessions will help you feel more confident in the digital world.

Fun Fall Take and Make Craft Kit - For Kids!

Tue, Oct 20, All day

Outreach Services

Grab a fun fall themed children's craft kit from one of our Bookmobile stops while supplies last!

Tue, Oct 20, 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.

Tue, Oct 20, 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.

Dungeons and Dragons with Dave - Learn D&D

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytime 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.

Typing Classes for Kids

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Learn these practice tools and improve your typing skills! This class will teach you the basics of typing through a series of basic exercises. Proper keying position and technique will be included.

Tue, Oct 20, 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.

Craft Your Own Bag with Bleach!

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Gather leaves around the library park to press onto a tote using bleach to achieve a design of your own. You get to keep your tote! Limited to 10 participants

Randolph Nonfiction Book Club - "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" by Mary Roach

Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Randolph Branch

Join us for engaging discussions and thought-provoking reads in our Nonfiction Book Club! Copies of the book are available at the Circulation, bring your own opinions to the discussion.

Knit and Crochet Group

Tue, Oct 20, 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.

Beginner Mahjong! - Instruction by Shannon Ferraby

Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Come and 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 20 children.

Fall Storytimes

Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come have a Fall-Tastic time this autumn at our Family Storytime! This event is for ages birth to age five. Fall into a new story - come read with us!

Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Everyone is playing Mahjong! Be one of the cool cats. Sign-up for all four classes here. Hurry...there's only 8 seats available!

This event is full

Afternoon Book Club - "Remain: A Supernatural Love Story" by Nicholas Sparks

Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Afternoon Book Club will discuss "Remain: A Supernatural Love Story" by Nicholas Sparks with M. Night Shyamalan.

Bigfoot: Creation Adventure Story & Author Visit

Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Randolph Branch

Team up to build your own quirky Bigfoot character and dive into the world of storytelling guided by author of Bigfoot is Jerk! Limit to 20 participants

Building a Strong Financial Foundation - The Core Principles of Personal Finance

Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Discuss the core principles of personal finance, including income, expenses and financial habits. Attendees will learn how small, consistent decisions can lead to long term stability and confidence.

Craft Swap - Out with the old crafts, in with the new!

Thu, Oct 22, 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.

Music Makers - with The Groovy Garfoose

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Music Makers is an early childhood music program designed to encourage exploration, learning and growth for children of all abilities, ages birth through 3 years old. Limited to 15 participants.

This event is full

The Plot Thickens Gardening Group - October Meeting

Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

It's a propagation party! Bring some of your own indoor plant cuttings to swap with others. We'll wrap up the season with new plants to enjoy all winter. Limit to 10. Registration required.

Create Haunted Gingerbread Houses

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Boooo - it's time to create something hauntingly delicious! Make some fun haunted houses that you can eat after.

Craft Swap - Out with the old crafts, in with the new!

Fri, Oct 23, 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 Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!

Fri, Oct 23, 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.

Cancelled

Fri, Oct 23, 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.

Young Adult Book Club

Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Are you a teen who loves to read? Stop by the library to discuss your favorite books, what you have been reading and have some fun at the same time!

Craft Swap - Out with the old crafts, in with the new!

Sat, Oct 24, 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.

Cancelled

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

Sat, Oct 24, 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.

Wooden Witch Hat Painting

Sat, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Which season is it? Halloween! Time to get spooky and craft at the library. Paint wooden witch hats that can be used as Halloween decor.

The Crochet Chain - Crochet Get-Together

Sat, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Share your current project, your knowledge and meet up with other crochet enthusiasts. Limit 8.

Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America

Mon, Oct 26, All day

Brimfield Branch

Search the shelves for creepy creatures and solve a puzzle to earn a trick or a treat! Intended for ages 5 and up. Limited while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 26, All day

Garrettsville Branch

Pick up a Revolutionary Roadmap through November and join our literary journey through classic literature, documents, speeches & poetry. Celebrate 250 years of America; enter and win fabulous prizes.

Arthritis Exercise Class - Become an Arthritis Warrior!

Mon, Oct 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.

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

This event is full

Cancelled

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

STEAM Experiments

Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Science, technology, engineering, art and more! We will be doing Lego earthquake experiments, making catapults, and marble run mania.

Lego Freebuild

Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Bring your creativity to the Library and build your Lego dreams. Whether you’re a master builder or just starting out, there’s room for everyone to have fun and show off their creativity! Limit to 10.

Shadow Games - Making Shadows Come Alive

Mon, Oct 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Step into the shadows! Kids will use light, hands, and simple props to create shadow games, tell stories, and spark their imaginations through playful exploration. For ages 5-12.

Press Your Luck with BINGO! - Win Like never B-4

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Turn your evening into a night of Bingo, laughter, and friendly competition. Grab a seat and enjoy the energy and see if luck is on your side as you play for great prizes. Limit to 16 adults.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 27, All day

Brimfield Branch

Search the shelves for creepy creatures and solve a puzzle to earn a trick or a treat! Intended for ages 5 and up. Limited while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 27, 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.

Tue, Oct 27, 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.

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytime 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 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

This event is full

Tabletop Adventures - 10 Candles: A RPG Horror One-Shot

Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

No one gets out alive. Join us for a RPG Horror One-Shot to celebrate Halloween! Intended for ages 13-18. Limited to 8 participants.

Urban Legends and Cryptids

Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Randolph Branch

Have you heard whispers of local legends or creatures in the woods? Join us for an evening of cryptids, urban legends, and mysterious folklore from around the world and our own backyard!

Genealogy with Roger Marble

Tue, Oct 27, 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.

Killer Reads! True Crime Book Club - "Dig Me a Grave" by Dick Harpootlian

Tue, Oct 27, 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. Limit to 10.

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Wed, Oct 28, All day

Brimfield Branch

Search the shelves for creepy creatures and solve a puzzle to earn a trick or a treat! Intended for ages 5 and up. Limited while supplies last.

Fall Storytimes

Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come have a Fall-Tastic time this autumn at our Family Storytime! This event is for ages birth to age five. Fall into a new story - come read with us!

Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

Aurora Reads! - "All the Colors of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker

Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Are you an avid reader who like to discuss books with others? If so, join our book club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from the past! Limit to 15 adults.

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

This event is full

Thu, Oct 29, All day

Brimfield Branch

Search the shelves for creepy creatures and solve a puzzle to earn a trick or a treat! Intended for ages 5 and up. Limited while supplies last.

Storytime Halloween Parade! - All treats, no tricks

Thu, Oct 29, 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.

Thu, Oct 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Put your costumes on and grab your bags-join us at the Garrettsville Library for a special storytime followed by a trick or treat parade! Intended for children not yet in school.

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

This event is full

Teen Gaming Event and Afterschool Hangout

Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Game on! Teens and Tweens can play PlayStation, Switch games or board games on Thursdays after school from 3:00 pm - 4:30pm.

Magic the Gathering

Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Randolph Branch

Join other teens for this tabletop game that involves playing lands, casting spells and attacking opponents.

Thu, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 5:45pm

Garrettsville Branch

Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!

This event is full

Thu, Oct 29, 5:45pm - 6:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!

This event is full

Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 6:15pm

Garrettsville Branch

Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!

This event is full

Thu, Oct 29, 6:15pm - 6:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Kids can sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with Bing the therapy dog. Bring your own book or grab one of ours. No stress, just relax and do your best!

This event is full

Fri, Oct 30, All day

Brimfield Branch

Search the shelves for creepy creatures and solve a puzzle to earn a trick or a treat! Intended for ages 5 and up. Limited while supplies last.

Interview with Your Ancestors - One-on-One Introduction to Ancestry.com

Fri, Oct 30, 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.

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

Garrettsville Branch

Want to dig a little deeper into your family tree? Register for a one-on-one appointment to discover the library's free genealogy database!

Anti-Social Book Club - Mysteries and Thrillers

Sat, Oct 31, All day

Brimfield Branch

Search the shelves for creepy creatures and solve a puzzle to earn a trick or a treat! Intended for ages 5 and up. Limited while supplies last.

Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come join us at the Randolph Library for some Halloween fun! We are having a Halloween party - you are welcome to wear your costume.

Mon, Nov 02, All day

Brimfield Branch

Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! This book club runs completely on your own time. This month's theme is Mysteries and Thrillers. Intended for teens and tweens. Limited to 10 participants.

Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America

Mon, Nov 02, All day

Garrettsville Branch

Pick up a Revolutionary Roadmap through November and join our literary journey through classic literature, documents, speeches & poetry. Celebrate 250 years of America; enter and win fabulous prizes.

Garrettsville Garden Club - Getting started with Microgreens - Feed your family and your chickens through the winter

Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join the Garrettsville Garden Club to discuss growing microgreens for yourself or grasses for the chickens. Welcome beginners and seasoned growers.

Cocoa and Crochet

Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Join us to make a cozy hat for winter while sipping on hot cocoa. Please be sure you can make it to all three days. Intended for ages 9 and up. Limited to 6 participants.

International Mystery Book Club - "The Last Murder at the End of the World" by Stuart Turton

Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

A mystery book club with an international twist! Each month read a mystery that takes place in another country. This month it's a trip to a Greek island. όλοι είναι ευπρόσδεκτοι! Limit 15.

Fun Fall Take and Make Craft Kit - For Kids!

Tue, Nov 03, All day

Outreach Services

Grab a fun fall themed children's craft kit from one of our Bookmobile stops while supplies last!

Tue, Nov 03, 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.

Tue, Nov 03, 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.

Randolph True Crime Club - The Case of Jeanette McAdams

Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Celebrate autumn with cozy, fun-filled storytime 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.

Slime Time

Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Mix, stretch, and squish your very own slime. Bring your friends! Intended for ages 8 and up. Limited to 10 participants.

Tue, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Randolph Branch

Are you interested in True Crime? Come to the library for a discussion about case solved and unsolved.

Making Time - Crafting Group

Tue, Nov 03, 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!

Homeschool Group Board Games

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Come and 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 20 children.

Fall Storytimes

Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Come have a Fall-Tastic time this autumn at our Family Storytime! This event is for ages birth to age five. Fall into a new story - come read with us!

Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Brimfield Branch

Join us for an afternoon of board games and fun! Intended for families with children of all ages. Limited to 30 participants.

Beginner Mahjong! - Instruction by Shannon Ferraby

Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Everyone is playing Mahjong! Be one of the cool cats. Sign-up for all four classes here. Hurry...there's only 8 seats available!

This event is full

Inklings Hybrid Book Club - "War in Heaven" by Charles Williams

Wed, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

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.

LEGO Freeplay

Wed, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Unleash your creativity with LEGO bricks! Build anything you can imagine, from castles to spaceships. Come join the fun, team up, and let your imagination soar! Limit to 25.

Homeschool Hangout - Connect with other Homeschool Families

Thu, Nov 05, 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.

Puzzle Hour

Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Do Thursday mornings leave you puzzled? Come to the library, and assemble some puzzles with friends.

Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Whether you are new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, it's nice to make new friends! Join us at the library for a fun, relaxing meet-up. There will be activities and games for the kids.

Teen Gaming Event and Afterschool Hangout

Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Game on! Teens and Tweens can play PlayStation, Switch games or board games on Thursdays after school from 3:00 pm - 4:30pm.

Stitch & Chill - Bookmarks - For Teens

Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Stitch your story! Learn the basics of cross-stitch and create a handmade bookmark you'll actually want to use. Ages 11–18. Registration required. Limit to 10.

Yoga with Yoga Judith - Beginner's Yoga

Thu, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:45pm

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.

Fri, Nov 06, 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.

The Silent Scriptorium - Where inked pages and quiet minds come to life

Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brimfield Branch

Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library! Enjoy stories songs, crafts and more. Perfect for little ones (ages 5 and under).

Fri, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

This cozy, Oxford-style reading and writing society gathers in our meeting room, sipping tea with like-minded others, where you may quietly read and write to your delight! Limited to 10 participants.

Beginner Mahjong! - Instruction by Shannon Ferraby

Fri, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Everyone is playing Mahjong! Be one of the cool cats. Sign-up for all four classes here. Hurry...there's only 8 seats available!

This event is full

DMs are Overrated...Pen Pal Letters for Teens

Fri, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Skip the DMs and try snail mail! Create letters, art and fun surprises for your teen pen pal from the Akron-Summit County Library. Ages 11–15. Registration is required.

The Silent Scriptorium - Where inked pages and quiet minds come to life

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

This cozy, Oxford-style reading and writing society gathers in our meeting room, sipping tea with like-minded others, where you may quietly read and write to your delight! Limited to 10 participants.

A History of Ohio Quilts from Statehood to the Roaring ‘20s - Presented by Becky Odom

Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randolph Branch

Quilts have stitched themselves into the fabric of Ohio’s history since statehood. Learn more about history of Ohio quilting from this presentation by Becky Odom.

Learn to Paint Miniatures

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Anime Academy - For Teens

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Anime fans, assemble! Watch your favorite series, share your fan art, snack with friends, and geek out together. Registration required. Ages 13–18. Limit to 10.

Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America

Mon, Nov 09, All day

Garrettsville Branch

Pick up a Revolutionary Roadmap through November and join our literary journey through classic literature, documents, speeches & poetry. Celebrate 250 years of America; enter and win fabulous prizes.

Herbal Aromatics for the Home - DIY Natural Cleaners & Homegoods

Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join experts from the Portage County Master Gardeners as they demonstrate how to make a variety of natural pine cleansers and herbal air fresheners. Limit 15 participants.

Cocoa and Crochet

Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Brimfield Branch

Join us to make a cozy hat for winter while sipping on hot cocoa. Please be sure you can make it to all three days. Intended for ages 9 and up. Limited to 6 participants.

Tue, Nov 10, 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.

Build-a-Boba Workshop - Make the tastiest bubble tea combo!

Tue, Nov 10, 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.

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randolph Branch

Meet other homeschool families while exploring hands-on activities at the library! This is a chance for home school families to come and hang out, play games and share ideas.

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Choose from 5 flavors of tea, popping bubbles, or original tapioca boba (or both!). Learn how to make brown sugar tapioca boba to craft your perfect tea! Limit to 10. For teens.

Randolph Book Club - "The Life Impossible" by Matt Haig

Tue, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Randolph 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!

Brimfield Book Club - "College Girl, Missing" by Shawn Cohen

Tue, Nov 10, 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 - "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V. E. Schwab

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:20pm

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!

Pop-Up Food Pantry! - Presented by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Thu, Nov 12, 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.

Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Garrettsville Branch

Join us for a Drive-Thru food pantry! The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will provide pre boxed shelf stable items and fresh produce, in a drive-thru selection method.

Mario Kart Free Play - For Teens

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Aurora Memorial Branch

Start your engines! Race friends, battle for bragging rights, and enjoy nonstop Mario Kart action in this free-play gaming party. Ages 10–18. Registration is required and limited to 10 tween/teens.

Renaissance Collage Club - SoulCollage® Sessions - Committee Suite Deep-Dive

Fri, Nov 13, 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.

Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Garrettsville 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.

Spin the Wheel! - Fall Art Project

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Pierce Streetsboro Branch

Spin the spinning wheel and let it tell you what kind of fall themed art canvas to make. This art program will use paint, papers and various trims. Limited to 15 participants.