SOMETHING SPECIAL IN JULY
Messy Paint Day Planned for July 17

Rodman Public Library is giving area youth, ages 10 to 18, the opportunity to express themselves artistically in July with a Messy Paint Day.
 
From 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, participants can gather outside the Main Library for the event in which they will use a variety of tools and instruments, such as squirt guns, to splatter paint on canvas to create a modern art masterpiece.
 
Youth will also have the opportunity to tie-dye a shirt during a portion of the program, using a method that utilizes colored permanent markers and rubbing alcohol to create designs. Those wishing to do so should bring their own white cotton shirt.
 
Those participating should wear old clothes and be prepared to get messy during the outdoor event.
 
Rain date is Thursday, July 24.
 
Registration is not required to participate in the event.
 
For more information, call Rodman Public Library at 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
 
POPULAR PROGRAM RETURNS
Nerf Night
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to attend the July Nerf Night from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. Teens should start to assemble in the Main Library auditorium at 5:15 p.m. for the after-hours event. Participants may bring in their own Nerf weapons or use some provided by the library. The library will also provide Nerf darts. Space is limited and registration is required at rodmanlibrary.com. For more information, call the Reference Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 217. Nerf nights are held every other month.
 
AT THE BRANCH
Pokemon Trading and Playing Day Planned at RPL Branch
 
Teens, ages 12 to 17, are invited to the RPL Branch from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, for trading and playing the most popular card game in America right now -- Pokémon. Bring your cards and battle it out with your fellow Pokémon fans. If you don't feel like playing, you can come to trade with others. Not sure how the game is played? We can help with that too.
 
No registration required.
 
2025 SUMMER READING
Sign Up For Summer Reading
 
The 2025 Summer Reading Program will run through August 2. With a theme of Color Our World, readers of all ages have the opportunity to earn entry tickets for grand prizes throughout the duration of the program. 
 
CALLING ALL TEEN READERS
 
 Teen Book Club
Meets July 16 
 
Rodman Public Library invites teens,
ages 12 to 18, to join the Teen Book Club, which meets every third Wednesday of the month at 4:15 p.m. at the Main Library.
 
The May session
will be held July 16
when the selection will be
Eliza and Her Monsters
by Francesca Zappia.
  
Registration is required to attend
the book discussion.
 
MORE FUN AND GAMES
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 July 10 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.
 
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Tabletop Gaming
 
Tabletop Gaming, a popular all-ages program returns to the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 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 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 be held inside the Rodman Auditorium on from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 16. 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.
 
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT TEEN PROGRAMMING AT RPL?
Call 330-821-2665, ext. 217
OUT AND ABOUT
Bookmobile Sets
Summer Schedule

The RPL Bookmobile will make 12 weekly public stops throughout the greater Alliance area during the summer. Printed schedule brochures are available at both the Main and Branch libraries and can be viewed as a PDF and a map online.
 
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT
 
 
 
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665
https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/