SOMETHING SPECIAL IN AUGUST
Join in the Willy Wonka Fun

RPL will screen Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as an interactive film on Saturday, August 23 at 1 p.m. Those registered to watch the 1971 classic version of the film based on the popular book authored by Raold Dahl in 1964 will receive a bag of goodies and props along with a script to make watching even more fun for all ages. Registration is required.
USED BOOK SALE RUNS AUGUST 2-6
 There will be a very wide selection of children’s materials at the 2025 Used Book Sale conducted by the Friends of Rodman Library. Proceeds from the sale help fund nearly every program, including those for children, at RPL.
 
 
A FAVORITE RETURNS
Kids Crafting
 
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, August 14 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a zen-tangle name drawing.
 
All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.
 
Registration is required.
 
MEET ONE OF OUR FRIENDLY STAFF MEMBERS
 
Molly Wright
Meet Molly Wright,
a Bookmobile Specialist
at Rodman Library..
 
SOMETHING FOR KIDS 10 AND OLDER
Journal Jamboree Set for August 5
 
Area youth, ages 10-18, are invited to spend an afternoon learning about different types of journaling methods at Rodman Public Library from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5.
 
No experience in journaling is necessary. Small journals will be available for those that need one. Participants who already journal are welcome to bring something they’ve already started to work on as well. A variety of tool, and materials will be available to use in the journals, including paper, stickers, washi tape, pencils, paint, crayons, etc.
 
The program is supported by Friends of Rodman Library and all supplies will be provided free of charge.
 
No registration is necessary.
Video Gaming Day
 
Area youth, ages 10-18 are invited to Rodman Public Library to play their favorite video games on a selected Thursday each month.
 
In May, a session is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. on August 14 in the Main Auditorium.
 
During Video Gaming Days 10-18, youth have the opportunity to play games on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Playstation 4 & 5, a Meta Quest 3, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo WiiU. Games with ratings from “E” for Everyone, up to “T” for Teen level will be offered.
 
No registration is required for these free gaming events.
 
For more information, call the library at 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
 
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 August 20
 
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 August 20
when the selection will be
Invisible Isabel
by Sally J. Pla
  
Registration is required to attend.
Meetings include a brief discussion of the book, a fun activity, and a snack.
 
 
 
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, August 5..
 
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 August 20 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.
 
RPL ON THE ROAD
Bookmobile is Out and About
This Summer
 
The Rodman Public Library Bookmobile
will make 12 weekly public stops this summer.
Printed schedule brochures are available at the Main and Branch libraries. A digital version and map can be viewed at
 rodmanlibrary.com/bookmobile.
 
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT
RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FRIENDS
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665
https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/