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So Goes the Nation

The Buckeye State in 19th Century American Politics
2026-09-26 11:00:00 2026-09-26 12:00:00 America/New_York So Goes the Nation This event examines how nineteenth-century political activism, Civil War contributions and industrial power in Northeast Ohio helped to build Ohio’s influence and shape the nation.. Randolph Branch -

Saturday, September 26
11:00am - 12:00pm

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This event examines how nineteenth-century political activism, Civil War contributions and industrial power in Northeast Ohio helped to build Ohio’s influence and shape the nation..

This event is intended for adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performer | Educational |

TAGS: | Adult |

Randolph Branch
Phone: 330-325-7003
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Thu, Aug 27, All day
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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.
The Plot Thickens Gardening Group - With Portage Parks District
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Mastodons, mammoths, giant beavers, oh my! Delve into Ohio's history of megafauna with Holly Stoneberg from the Portage Park District. Limited to 25 adults.
Young Writer's and Artist's Space - Ongoing Summer Program
Thu, Aug 27, 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.
Paint a Pencil Case - Teen Craft
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Paint your own pencil case with cool designs and colors. Make it totally your style and take home something you’ll actually use. Hang out and get creative. For ages 11–18. Registration is required.
PCDL at The Garrettsville Farmers Market - Featuring The Little Seed Library
Thu, Aug 27, 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!
Craft Swap - Out with the old crafts, in with the new!
Fri, Aug 28, 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 Randolph Library Book Sale
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come find your next favorite read at the Randolph Friends Book Sale! All proceeds support library programming.
Summer Storytime
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield 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! Intended for children 5 and under.
Rescheduled
Table Top Adventures - Teen DND
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, August 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Want to explore fantastical lands, slay monsters, and be a powerful hero (or villain)? Join Tabletop Adventures! Intended for ages 13-18. Limited to 8 participants. Registration required.
Craft Swap - Out with the old crafts, in with the new!
Sat, Aug 29, 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 Randolph Library Book Sale
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come find your next favorite read at the Randolph Friends Book Sale! All proceeds support library programming.
Table Top Adventures - Teen DND
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Want to explore fantastical lands, slay monsters, and be a powerful hero (or villain)? Join Tabletop Adventures! Intended for ages 13-18. Limited to 8 participants. Registration required.
Reading Trophy Case - Build a mini bookshelf with your favorite books!
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Love books? Love DIY projects? Join us at the library to build your very own mini bookshelf! This hands-on workshop will guide you step-by-step through assembling and decorating a mini bookshelf.
Pixel Sprites - For Teens
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Learn to create pixel sprites using simple grids and bold colors. Design your own characters and bring them to life one square at a time. For ages 11–18. Registration is required.
Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America
Mon, Aug 31, All day
Garrettsville Branch
Pick up a Revolutionary Roadmap at Garrettsville reference and read through classic literature, documents, speeches & poetry. Celebrate 250 years of American literature with us on Aug. 22. Limit 25.
Anti-Social Book Club - Dark Academia
Tue, Sep 01, All day
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Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - Edinburg, Pettigrew Hardware Parking Lot
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
True Crime Club for Teens
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Think you can solve the case? Join us as we look at unsolved crimes, examine the evidence, and discuss our theories about who did it.
Craft a Hidden Bug!
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Create a magical bug jar with a hidden surprise! Craft your own paper jar, then use a flashlight to reveal the secret bug inside. A glowing adventure for curious kids! Limit 12. For ages 5-12.
The History of Games - History Discussion
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
In this discussion, participants will learn the history of games, from 5000 years ago to today, from board games and card games to role playing games and video games. 
Randolph True Crime Club - The Case of the Highway of Tears
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Randolph Branch
Are you interested in True Crime? Think you can solve the case? Join us as we look at unsolved crimes, examine the evidence, and discuss our theories about who did it.
Making Time - Crafting Group
Tue, Sep 01, 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!
Fall Storytimes
Wed, Sep 02, 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!
Cancelled
Jewelry Class - with Megan Summers
Wed, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
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Homeschool Group Board Games
Wed, Sep 02, 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.
LEGO Freeplay
Wed, Sep 02, 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.
Puzzle Hour
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Do Thursday mornings leave you puzzled? Come to the library, and assemble some puzzles with friends.
New Knitter Mitts! - Learn to Knit!
Thu, Sep 03, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Ready to learn to knit? This two-part event provides all materials and an experienced teacher to learn how to make a pair of mitts. Limit 8.
Homeschool Hangout - Connect with other Homeschool Families
Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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.
Beginner Crochet Pumpkins - For Teens
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
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Bingo! - Bingo Night
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Brimfield Branch
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Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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.
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Fri, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
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Sat, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
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Bunco! - Can you roll dice? You can play!
Sat, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Only takes a few minutes to learn. Come have fun and meet new people. Prizes for the most Buncos, most wins, AND most losses. Limited to 16 adults.
Fun Fall Take and Make Craft - For Adults
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Outreach Services
Adult patrons may grab a fun fall 3D pumpkin to paint at one of our Bookmobile stop locations! Available while supplies last.
Fun Fall Take and Make Craft Kit - For Kids!
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Outreach Services
Grab a fun fall themed children's craft kit from one of our Bookmobile stops while supplies last!
Bookmobile Stop - Edinburg, Pettigrew Hardware Parking Lot
Tue, Sep 08, 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.
Randolph Book Club - "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee
Tue, Sep 08, 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!
Aurora Cooks! - September Meeting
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
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. Limit 10.
Brimfield Book Club - "The Big Door Prize" by M.O. Walsh
Tue, Sep 08, 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 Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon
Tue, Sep 08, 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!
Fall Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for songs and a story for baby and caregiver! Connect with your baby, discover new books, and make lasting memories. This event is intended for children under 36 months.
Fall Storytimes
Wed, Sep 09, 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!
The Science of Apples
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Learn the science of apples! The event will include apple fractions, apple catapult, apple fizzy art and an apple sink or float experiment.
Inklings Hybrid Book Club - "Clouds of Witness" by Dorothy Sayers
Wed, Sep 09, 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 other Inklings-adjacent books. Limited to 10 participants.
Build It! Lego Free-Build
Wed, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Spark creativity and STEM learning with LEGO free-build fun! Kids ages 5–13 can design, build, and engineer their own creations. Space is limited to 12 builders.
This event is full
HOT DISH! Modern Fiction Book Club - "Soul Searching" by Lyla Sage
Wed, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
This adult book club brings the community together for dinner and an off-site, after-hours discussion of hot new romance titles at Cal's II in Garrettsville! Registration preferred. Limit 25.
Fall Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Turn off your phone and join us for a fun family storytime at our Freedom Township stop. We will feature songs, fingerplays, flannel board activities and explore some great new picture books.
Pop-Up Food Pantry! - Presented by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Thu, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us for a Market-Style food pantry! The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will provide pre boxed shelf stable items and fresh produce, in a market-style selection method.
Grandparents' Day Crafts
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Celebrate Grandparents' Day at the library! There will be crafts, songs and stories for grandparents and grandkids of all ages.
Magic the Gathering - For Teens
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Summon creatures, cast powerful spells, and discover Magic: The Gathering! Learn to play in a beginner-friendly event and take home a FREE booster pack! Ages 13–18. Limit 10. Registration required.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Sep 11, 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.
Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!
Fri, Sep 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.
Bookmobile Stop - CBC Rootstown
Fri, Sep 11, 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.
The Silent Scriptorium - Where inked pages and quiet minds come to life
Fri, Sep 11, 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.
Friends of the Aurora Library Book Sale - Stories for Sale!
Sat, Sep 12, 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.
The American War for Independence
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, recognizing the founding of the USA. Join us at Randolph Library to explore America’s fight for independence.
Community Baby Shower
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
This special event will feature helpful resources for new and expecting parents, fun activities, giveaways, refreshments and opportunities to connect with local organizations and other families.
Learn to Paint Miniatures
Sat, Sep 12, 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.
Fun Fall Take and Make Craft - For Adults
Mon, Sep 14, All day
Outreach Services
Adult patrons may grab a fun fall 3D pumpkin to paint at one of our Bookmobile stop locations! Available while supplies last.
Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown Town Hall
Mon, Sep 14, 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 - Paris Township Community Center
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
Getting the Tea on Plants (Growing Your Own Tea) - with Portage County Master Gardeners
Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Portage County Master Gardeners for a discussion and demonstration of the best garden herbs to harvest and use in preparing herbal teas. Limit 20 participants.
Bookmobile Stop - Windham Renaissance Center
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
Watercolor Fun
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Learn techniques of watercolor painting and the tools that help create beautiful paintings. Create your own watercolor masterpiece!
International Mystery Book Club - "The Dry" by Karen Harper
Mon, Sep 14, 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 Australia. Limited to 15 adults.
Bookmobile Stop - Edinburg, Pettigrew Hardware Parking Lot
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
National Voter Registration Day - Discussion on Voting, New Voting Laws & Your Ballot
Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brimfield Branch
This discussion will cover voter registration,the latest updates to Ohio’s voting laws that took effect this year, what they mean for voters and how to navigate them with confidence. For adults.
Knit and Crochet Group
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
Building a Strong Financial Foundation - with Stephen Emerick
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Covering the core principles of personal finance, including income, expenses, savings, and more, attendees will learn how small, consistent decisions can lead to long-term stability. Limit to 20.
Fall Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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!
Hooks & Books - Social Knitting, Crochet and Handcraft Circle
Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Come with hooks, leave with a book! Check out the Garrettsville & Windham branches' monthly drop-in group crafting session for adult crafters. Limit 12.
Afternoon Book Club - "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman
Wed, Sep 16, 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!
Young Adult Book Club
Wed, Sep 16, 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!
Shrinky Dink Day
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Make cute keychains or marvelous magnets with shrinky dinks! Intended for ages 7 and up. Limited to 10 participants.
Fall Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Turn off your phone and join us for a fun family storytime at our Freedom Township stop. We will feature songs, fingerplays, flannel board activities and explore some great new picture books.
Homeschool Hangout - Connect with other Homeschool Families
Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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.
Teen Gaming Event and Afterschool Hangout
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Club - "my grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry" by Backman
Thu, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville library Adult Hybrid Book Discussion for exciting reads. This month's selection is"my grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry" by Fredrick Backman. Limit to 20.
Trivia Night! - Test Your Knowledge
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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.
Renaissance Collage Club - SoulCollage® Sessions - Community Suit Deep-Dive
Fri, Sep 18, 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.
Fall Family Storytime
Sat, Sep 19, 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).
Crochet Cucumber Fidget Clicker - Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Looking for a simple sensory tool? A fun desk companion? Just a mindful crochet project? The crochet fidget cucumber is perfect for keeping hands busy and minds focused. Limit to 6.
The Great Community Scavenger Hunt! - Win a Family Night Gift Basket
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Discover Aurora in a whole new way! Follow clues, explore local community partners, collect prizes along the way, and return to the library to claim your grand prize. Limit to 25.
Fun Fall Take and Make Craft Kit - For Kids!
Mon, Sep 21, All day
Outreach Services
Grab a fun fall themed children's craft kit from one of our Bookmobile stops while supplies last!
Revolutionary Reads: Turning Pages, Changing Times - A historical literary journey through 250 years of America
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - Charlestown Town Hall
Mon, Sep 21, 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 - Paris Township Community Center
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Windham Mysteries & More Book Club - "A Daughter of Fair Verona" by Christine Dodd
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - Windham Renaissance Center
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Paint Party
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Come celebrate the joy of painting by making your own masterpiece. Work with acrylic paint or watercolor- or both! Intended for ages 8 and up. Limited to 10 participants.
Teen Advisory Board - Teen Volunteers
Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Indoor Seed Safari: A Family Workshop
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a fun, hands-on family seed workshop! Every family takes home real Ohio seeds and a personalized Seed Passport! Limited to 20 participants.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Fall Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Computer Classes for Kids
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Learn computer skills at a beginner level! Get young learners excited about computer science with fun, free computer instruction activities for ages 6 to 12.
Computer Classes - Internet Safety
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Genealogy with Roger Marble
Tue, Sep 22, 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 - "Chasing Evil" by John Edwards
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Fall Family Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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!
Aurora Reads! - "Fall of the Marigolds" by Susan Meissner
Wed, Sep 23, 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! Limited to 15 adults.
Giant Claw Machine
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Think you have what it takes to win? Test your claw machine skills for a chance to win stuffed animals in a giant claw machine game!
Watercolor for Teens
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Learn how to draw and paint nature using watercolors. In this class you will learn to merge colors, and add details to create a masterpiece.
Read with Bing - Therapy Dog
Wed, Sep 23, 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!
Read with Bing - Therapy Dog
Wed, Sep 23, 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!
Read with Bing - Therapy Dog
Wed, Sep 23, 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!
Read with Bing - Therapy Dog
Wed, Sep 23, 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!
Fall Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outreach Services
Turn off your phone and join us for a fun family storytime at our Freedom Township stop. We will feature songs, fingerplays, flannel board activities and explore some great new picture books.
Music Makers - with The Groovy Garfoose
Thu, Sep 24, 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.
The Plot Thickens Gardening Group - September Meeting
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Fall is here... is your garden ready? The Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers will be here to get us ready for cooler weather. Limited to 15 adults. For adults.
Teen Gaming Event and Afterschool Hangout
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Join other teens for this tabletop game that involves playing lands, casting spells and attacking opponents.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
Fri, Sep 25, 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.
Arthritis Exercise Class - Become an Arthritis Warrior!
Fri, Sep 25, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - CBC Rootstown
Fri, Sep 25, 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.
Fall Mini Horse Tale
Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Calling all readers aged 5-13. Come read to a small, special "Reading Buddy"- a mini horse! Don't forget to bring your favorite book and to register.
Free Movie Night: Toy Story 5 - Pillows and PJ's
Fri, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Grab your PJs, pillow, and blanket for a cozy movie night at the library! Relax with friends, enjoy a family-friendly film, and don't forget the popcorn-ready smiles! Register to save one of 25 spots!
So Goes the Nation - The Buckeye State in 19th Century American Politics
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
This event examines how nineteenth-century political activism, Civil War contributions and industrial power in Northeast Ohio helped to build Ohio’s influence and shape the nation..
The Crochet Chain - Crochet Get-Together
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Share your current project, your knowledge and meet up with other crochet enthusiasts. Limit 8.
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