SOMETHING SPECIAL IN DECEMBER
 
THURSDAYS ARE BUSY DAYS AT RPL 
Busy Elf Workshop Open on Thursdays at RPL
 
Children, ages 6-12, are invited to Rodman Public Library on Thursdays in December for the Busy Elf Workshop. Between 4 and 5 p.m. on December 4, December 11, and December 18, kids will be able to create crafty Christmas gifts for their friends and family. Materials and supplies will be provided for free, thanks to support from Friends of Rodman Library. Space is limited, however, and registration is required.
 

FOR
DECEMBER 4
FOR
DECEMBER 11

FOR
DECEMBER 18
AT THE BRANCH
FOR KIDS 10 AND OLDER
'Five Nights
at Freddy's'
Escape Room
 
 
Youth, ages 10-18, are invited to participate in a “Five Nights at Freddy’s” escape room inside the auditorium at
Rodman Public Library on Thursday, December 4.
 
During the event, participants will be solve a number of puzzles or complete tasks to escape the pizza and haunted animatronics.
 
The event will be held between 3 and 5:30 p.m. Those participating must stop by the Information Center at the Main Library or call 330-821-2665, ext. 217 to sign up for
a time slot.
GET CRAFTY AT THE BRANCH 
Take and Make
 
Starting  Monday, December 1, kids can stop by the Branch to pick up an "Otter Reindeer" ornament 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.
 
Snowman Storytime
with Hot Pots
 
 
Hot Pots Storytime will have a snowman theme in December. 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 snowman candy/snack dish.
Two sessions will be held, including Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. and another on Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m.
The cost is $17.99 per child and registration is required. The fee for the event is payable to Hot Pots upon registration at hotpotspottery.com. 
ARE YOU A KID WHO LIKES TO READ?
JOIN OUR KIDS BOOK CLUB
Visit rodmanlibrary.com/Rodman-Book-Clubs for future selection titles
THIS MONTH'S KIDS BOOK CLUB SELECTION
Click on the Book Cover to Place a Hold on the Selection of the Month
 Kids Book Club
Meets December 17
 
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 December 17
when the selection will be
Nancy Drew and Clue Crew:
The Case of the Sneaky Snowman
by Carolyn Keene.
  
Registration is required to attend.
Meetings include a brief discussion of the book, a fun activity, and a snack.
 
 
 
Case of the Sneaky Snowman by Carolyn Keene
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Tabletop Gaming
 
 
Tabletop Gaming, a popular all-ages program continues at the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2.
 
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.
 
Rodman Chess Club
 
The popular Rodman Chess Club will meet at Rodman Public Library on December 17 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.
 
SOMETHING TO DO OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK
FRIENDS OF RODMAN LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
RPL ON THE ROAD
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.
It can also be fount online at
 rodmanlibrary.com/bookmobile.
 
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665

https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/