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Documentary Kicks Off 2026 OBOC Programs on February 10
Rodman Public Library invites patrons to dive into one of the most memorable documentaries in recent years when it shows My Octopus Teacher on Tuesday, February 10. A 2020 Netflix Original documentary, the film gives viewers a sense of what it’s like to spend time with one of the great sea creatures and will be shown inside Rodman Auditorium at both 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10. The public viewing kicks off the 2026 programs in support of the One Book One Community selection The Soul of an Octopus: The Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery. Registration is required to attend. 
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Inky's Amazing Escape Room is OBOC Family Fun
In 2016, an unusually clever octopus named Inky escaped from a New Zealand aquarium by opening his tank, sliding across the floor, and squeezing through a drainpipe back into the ocean. His adventure was captured in the book Inky’s Amazing Escape by Sy Montgomery. On Saturday, February 28, Rodman Public Library invites patrons to become Inky in an escape room–style event where they will be given various clever clues and race against the clock to see if they can escape the aquarium. Space is limited. Those who would like to take part can call the children’s department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223, to register a group of up to four participants, including children, teens and adults, for a 20-minute time slot between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is being held in conjunction with the 2026 One Book One Community program in which The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery is the selection. |
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Abigail Adams is 'Forgotten Founders' Lecture Topic in February Abigail Adams will be the topic of the “Forgotten Founders” lecture series inside the Rodman Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 16 – Presidents’ Day – when Sid Zufall presents “Abigail Adams: The Intellectual and Moral Compass of John Adams.” Registration is required to attend.
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Puzzles Sought Ahead of Swap
The Rodman Branch Library will host a Puzzle Swap on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14. The swap will be held between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday and between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday. During those hours patrons can bring a puzzle to the Branch and trade it for another puzzle. Puzzles should be in good condition and stored in a proper container with a picture of the finished puzzle on the front. Preferably, the puzzles should contain all of its pieces. However, if a puzzle is missing a piece or two, please mark the box as such. |
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February Makerspace Programs
There are four free Makerspace programs planned in February at RPL, including: February 5 (3:30 p.m.) -- Crochet for Beginners February 9 (4 p.m.) -- DIY Pizza Day Valentine's Cards February 19 (4 p.m.) -- DIY Pet Picture Frames February 27 (4 p.m.) -- DIY Pokemon Buttons and Magnets |
DIY Pokemon Buttons and Magnets |
Tabletop Gaming Tabletop Gaming, an all-ages program continues at the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3. Each month, a new game is featured so that patrons can learn a new game. Of course, other games available in the library’s collection, which can also be borrowed with a valid library card, are also available and visitors are welcome to bring their own games. The free monthly event is held on the first Tuesday of each month. The aim of the family program is to give area residents an opportunity to gather with others to play their favorite card and board games and make new friends. Light snacks will be offered and no registration is required to attend the monthly program. Although the program is open to players of all ages, children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. |
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Rodman Chess Club
The popular Rodman Chess Club will meet at Rodman Public Library on Wednesday, February 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. Although it is called a club, the program has no formal membership and is open to all interested in the ancient game of strategy. Players of all ages and levels are welcome to come and go throughout the evening. Several boards are set up in the auditorium and players mingle to find opponents. Chess Club is held on the third Wednesday of each month. |
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I Read YA
A club for adults 18 and over who enjoy reading literature written for young adults meets every first Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Registration Required For information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 213. |
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FEBRUARY 2 A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown |
MARCH 2 Meet Me at Blue Hour by Sarah Suk |
Books and Coffee The Books and Coffee Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every second Monday of the month at the Rodman Branch Library. The next meeting will be held February 9 when the selection will be Copies are available at the Main and Branch libraries, through the library's catalog, or digitally through the Ohio Digital Library and Hoopla. For more information, call 330-821-1313. |
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True Crime Junkies The True Crime Junkies, a book discussion group, meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Main Library. The selection for the February 17 meeting is Books can be obtained through the Rodman Library catalog or the Ohio Digital Library. Registration is required to attend the meeting. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 215. |
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Evening Book Club The RPL Evening Book Club meets every fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Main Library. The next meeting is February 23 when the selection will be For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 204. |
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Monday Women's Book Club The Monday Women's Book Club meets every first and third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Main Library. February 2 Great Short Stories of the Masters, Charles Neider (editor) p.174-198 February 16 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker |
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DAR Book Club Open to all, the club hosted by the Jain Bain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets quarterly at the Main Library. The next meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 13 when the selection will be Registration is Required. For information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 204. |
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Cookbook Club The Cookbook Club, a group for cooking and baking enthusiasts, gathers inside the Rodman Auditorium at 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss their experience creating a recipe of their choice from a selected cookbook or from a specific theme. Participants can bring in small samples of their recipes for others to share with others. The club, which has no formal membership, will meet February 24 when the selected cookbook will be the classic Joy of Cooking. Registration is required to attend. |
Maker Monday Maker Monday, an in-person craft program for adults, is held monthly on a select Monday. Following a short break, the program returns February 23 at 5 p.m. (Note the new starting time) when crafters will create a shamrock button mosaic. All materials and supplies are provided free of charge, thanks to Friends of Rodman Library, but space is limited and registration is required for each session. |
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Bookmobile Schedule The Rodman Public Library Bookmobile has set its 2025-2026 academic year schedule Printed schedule brochures are available at all service desks. The schedule can also be viewed online at |
African American Heritage A database from ProQuest, is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history. The database provides detailed records for African Americans, including federal census, marriage and cohabitation records, military draft and service records, registers of slaves and free persons of color, Freedman's Bank, and more. For information or help accessing RPL’s free databases, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217. |
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