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Explore More with RPL Looking for affordable family fun? Rodman Public Library is pleased to offer Community Explorat0ion Passes to four of Northeast Ohio’s favorite attractions — all for free with your library card. Available passes include: - Akron Zoo – Admits 2 adults and 4 children
- McKinley Museum – Admits 2 adults and 2 children
- Akron Art Museum – Admits 2 adults and unlimited children under 18 (same household)
- Akron Children's Museum – Admits a family of four
Passes are available to adult cardholders in good standing. You can check out one pass at a time, and each pass can be borrowed once every six months. Please note, passes are not valid for special events. Reservations are required - call 330- 821-2665 (option 4) to check availability. Passes must be picked up and returned in person at the Main Library. Get out and explore the region— on us.
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Second Chance Costume Closet The Second Chance Costume Closet will be open in the RPL Auditorium on Saturday, October 4. Starting at 10 a.m., patrons will be able to come and select a pre-loved look from our selection of donated costumes, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each person must be in attendance to claim a costume. The closet will remain open until 3:30 p.m., or until all costumes have been handed out.
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Kids Gaming Set for October 21
A special Kids Gaming day will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21. During that time, kids ages 8-12, are treated to open play of video games, Minecraft, etc. on devices provided by the library. Registration is not required for the free event. |
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Kids Crafting Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, October 9 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a monster lamp.. All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library. Registration is required. |
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Lego Lab
Youngsters will be challenged to create their best race car during the October session of Lego Lab on October 28 at 4:15 p.m. The program, intended for children ages 6-12, is free, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library. Registration is required. Lego Lab is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. |
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Take and Make Starting Wednesday, October 1, kids can stop by the Branch to pick up a pumpkin picture frame take and make craft (while supplies last). A new monthly project is available on the first open day of each month and are provided free of charge thanks to the Friends of Rodman Library. |
Kids Book Club Meets October 15 Rodman Public Library invites children, ages 8-12, to join the Kids Book Club, which meets every third Wednesday of the month at 4:15 p.m. at the Main Library. The June session will be held October 15 when the selection will be Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi Registration is required to attend. Meetings include a brief discussion of the book, a fun activity, and a snack. |
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Tabletop Gaming Tabletop Gaming, a popular all-ages program continues at the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7. Each month, a new game is featured so that patrons can learn a new game. Of course, games from the library’s collection 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 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Rodman Chess Club The popular Rodman Chess Club will meet at Rodman Public Library on October 15 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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Bookmobile Sets 2025-2026 Academic Year Schedule The Rodman Public Library Bookmobile has set its 2025-2026 academic year schedule. Printed schedule brochures are available at all service desks. |
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