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Inky's Amazing Escape is Family OBOC 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. |
Kids Crafting
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 12 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a mixed media snowman. Thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library, all materials and supplies are provided free of charge during Kids Crafting programs, which are held on the second Thursday of each month. Registration is required. |
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Lego Lab Following a brief holiday break, Lego Lab returns to RPL in February. Children, ages 6-12, are invited to the Main Library at 4:15 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month for Lego Lab. The theme will be “castles” for the February 24 session and participants will create their own castle using Legos provided by the library. Registration is required. |
Pizza and Pages
Get ready to discover your next favorite story at our special book talk for children, ages 8 to 12. Pizza and Pages, which debuted in January, will be return Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. We'll reveal a batch of brand new books guaranteed to excite your imagination and take you on unforgettable adventures. All while enjoying a slice of pizza and other activities. Registration is required. |
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Puzzle Swap at the Branch
The Rodman Branch Library will host a Puzzle Swap on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14. Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, patrons can bring in a jigsaw puzzle and exchange 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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Tabletop Gaming Tabletop Gaming, a popular 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, 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 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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Take and Make Starting Monday, February 2, kids can stop by the Branch to pick up heart 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. |
Hot Pots Storytime Hot Pots Storytime will have a Valentine's theme in February. Children, ages 2-12, are invited to come to the RPL Branch for a mini storytime and then proceed to Hot Pots, accompanied by their guardian, to paint a ceramic love bug figurine. Two sessions will be held, including Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. and another on Saturday, February 14 at 11 a.m. The cost is $15.99 per child and registration is required. The fee for the event is payable to Hot Pots upon registration at hotpotspottery.com. |
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Bookmobile 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. It can also be fount online at |
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