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Visit Your Local Library April 6-12 What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. At Rodman Public Library, we invite the community to join the celebration. Whether you’re a longtime patron or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer, ensuring that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect. During National Library Week, visiting any circulation desk could earn patrons a special treat. Cardholders who borrow any materials during that week will have the opportunity to enter into a special drawing to win a gift card from a local business. |
Kids Book Club Meets April 16 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 January session will be held April 16 when the selection will be Dog Man by Dav Pilkey Registration is required to attend. Meetings include a brief discussion of the book, a fun activity, and a snack. |
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Kids Crafting
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a sock bunny. All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free, thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library. Registration is required. |
Lego Lab Children, ages 6-12, are invited to Rodman Public Library’s Lego Lab at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15 when youngsters will create a marble run Following the April session, Lego Lab will take a break through the summer. The program is free, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library, but space is limited and participants must register. |
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Tabletop Gaming Feeling bored? Try playing some new board games at Rodman Public Library’s Tabletop Gaming. The popular all-ages program returns to the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1.
Each month, a new game will be featured so that patrons can learn a new game. Of course, other games available in the library’s collection will also be available and visitors are always welcome to bring their own games. The free monthly event will normally be 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 April 16 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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Branch Take and Make Starting Tuesday, April 1 kids can stop by the Branch to pick up an Easter Bunny swinging scene take and make craft (while supplies last). Monthly projects are free, thanks to the Friends of Rodman Library. |
Hot Pots Storytime 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 decorate a bunny canvas. Two sessions will be held, including Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. and another on Saturday, April 5 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.For more information, call the Branch Library at 330-821-1313. |
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Encyclopedia Titanica Encyclopedia Titanica tells the stories of the real people that designed, built and sailed on RMS Titanic. There is an individual biography for every Titanic passenger and crew member and articles, deck plans, pictures and movies to help you discover the truth about the greatest shipwreck in history. For information or help accessing RPL’s free databases, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217. |
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Bookmobile is Out and About The Rodman Public Library Bookmobile visits area schools throughout the academic year. Printed schedule brochures are available at circulation desks A digital version of the Bookmobile schedule can be found at |
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Jenny Petkash
Meet Jenny Petkash,
a Bookmobile Driver who has been at RPL since December 2023. |
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