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Bigfoot: Creation Adventure Story & Author Visit
2026-10-21 15:00:00 2026-10-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Bigfoot: Creation Adventure Story & Author Visit 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 Randolph Branch -

Wednesday, October 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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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

This event is for ages 8 to 13.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Educational |

TAGS: | Ages 8-10 | Ages 11-13 |

Randolph Branch
Phone: 330-325-7003
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Mon, Sep 21 11:00AM to 7:00PM
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Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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HOT DISH! Modern Fiction Book Club - "One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - Freedom Township Park
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.
Homeschool Hangout - Connect with other Homeschool Families
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.
Bookmobile Stop - Nelson Ledges Estates
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.
Renaissance Collage Club - SoulCollage® Sessions - Council Suit Deep-Dive
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.
Escape the Library! - A Themed Puzzle Adventure
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.
Fall Family Storytime
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.
Escape the Library! - A Themed Puzzle Adventure
Sat, Oct 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Escape the Library! - A Themed Puzzle Adventure
Sat, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
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.
Escape the Library! - A Themed Puzzle Adventure
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Fun Fall Take and Make Craft Kit - For Kids!
Mon, Oct 19, 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, 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.
Bookmobile Stop - Pettigrew Hardware in Edinburg
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.
Fall Family Storytime
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.
Fall Family Storytime
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.
Dungeons and Dragons with Dave - Learn D&D
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.
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.
Fall Family Storytime
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!
Beginner Mahjong! - Instruction by Shannon Ferraby
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!
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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.
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