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Sea The Future: Engaging College Students in Marine Biology with Dr. Amy McElhinney
University of Mount Union biology professor Dr. Amy McElhinney will take the audience on a virtual marine biology field trip inside Rodman Auditorium on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. |
Eight Arms, Three Hearts, One Mind: Exploring the Molecular Ingredients for Intelligence with Dr. Keith R. Miller
University of Mount Union biochemistry professor Dr. Keith R. Miller will dive beneath the surface of the alien anatomy of the octopus inside Rodman Auditorium Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. |
Author Sy Montgomery Excited for Adventure to Alliance March 26
Sy Montgomery, author of 2026 One Book One Community selection The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness, will appear in Alliance on Thursday March 26. Ahead of her talk and book signing inside Brush Hall at the Giese Center on the campus of the University of Mount Union, she has shared some insight into her work.
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Mecy Otis Warren is Forgotten Founders Lecture Topic in March
Mercy Otis Warren, one of the leading voices in the fight for independence, is the featured subject in the March 16 "Forgotten Founders" lecture, presented by Sidney Zufall at 6 p.m. inside Rodman Auditorium.
Registration is required to attend the event. |
Friends to Hold Meeting, Book & Bake Sale The Friends of Rodman Public Library will host a one-day mini book and bake sale on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the children’s program room of the Main Library. The sale will follow the annual membership meeting, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium. During that meeting an election of officers will be held. Genres available during the sale will include paperback and hardback fiction, assorted authors, children’s books, cookbooks, biographies, and gardening books. Some games and puzzles will also be available. The cost for both the book sale and the baked goods that will be available will be by donation. |
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Ohio Willdlife Papercraft |
 Crochet for Beginners |
 DIY Frog Bookmarks |
March Makerspace Programs
There are four free Makerspace programs planned during the month of March at RPL, including: March 2 (4 p.m.) -- Ohio Wildlife Papercraft March 9 (4 p.m.) -- Crochet for Beginners March 13 (4 p.m.) -- DIY Frog Bookmarks March 26 (4 p.m.) -- DIY Plant Stakes |
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Tabletop Gaming Tabletop Gaming, an all-ages program continues at the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 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, March 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. |
JOIN ONE OF OUR BOOK CLUBS For book descriptions or to place a hold, click on a book cover |
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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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MARCH 2 Meet Me at Blue Hour by Sarah Suk |
APRIL 6 Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay  |
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 March 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 March 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 March 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. March 2 Great Short Stories of the Masters, Charles Neider (editor) p.199-230 March 16 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker |
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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 March 31 when the selected cookbook will be Betty Crocker Lost Recipes: Beloved Vintage Recipes for Today's Kitchen. 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 March 23 at 5 p.m. when crafters will create a sock bunny. 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 World Book Timelines is an interactive, web-based database featuring over 650 pre-generated, customizable timelines covering history, arts, science, and notable people. It enables users, particularly students in grades 3-12, to visualize, create, edit, and share chronological events, with more than 14,000 built-in events, images, and videos. Optimized for use on tablets, this resource is designed to help users understand the cause-and-effect relationships between historical events. For information or help accessing RPL’s free databases, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217. |
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