WE'RE GOING BATTY IN OCTOBER
 
Celebrate Bats October 7
 
Fly into the fascinating world of Ohio’s bats at Rodman Public Library on Wednesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. Children and their families will discover how these amazing, not-so-scary animals help our environment through fun, engaging activities and fascinating facts. Come celebrate our nighttime neighbors and see why bats are worth cheering for! This program is presented by Discover Bats Ohio and geared toward children of all ages.
Registration is required to attend.
TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE LIBRARY
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AT THE BRANCH
Monster Mash Storytime Planned October 31 at the Branch

Children, ages 3-8, are invited at attend a family-friendly spooky mix of stories, songs, a game, and a craft at Rodman Branch Library on Saturday, October 31 at 11 a.m.
 
Children may wear an age appropriate costume.
 
Registration is required.  
FIND YOUR HALLOWEEN LOOK
SOMETHING ELSE YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN
Puzzle Swap at the Branch Runs October 11-17
 
Give a puzzle. Take a puzzle.
 
The Puzzle Swap is back at Rodman Branch Library and it's bigger and better than ever before.
 
During operating hours, patrons of all ages can bring a jigsaw puzzle to the Branch Library and exchange it for another puzzle from a large assortment available on tables in the lobby outside the Branch entrance. 
 
Puzzles being brought in to swap 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.
Patrons may bring in as many puzzles to swap as they would like. For instance, bring in 10 puzzles and take 10 like new puzzles home to enjoy.
 
WEE READ AND STORYTIME ARE BACK
 
Little Ones Will Enjoy Stories and Music at RPL
 
Two of Rodman Public Library’s most popular programs for its youngest patrons are back for the fall.

The Main Library hosts Wee Read sessions every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. and every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. through November 18. Children, ages birth through 2 years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to attend. Wee Read includes stories, fingerplays, music and movement. No registration is required.
 
Meanwhile, Children, ages 3 to 5, and their caregivers are invited to attend Storytime sessions each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library through November 19. Storytime is intended to encourage lifelong readers through stories, music, movement, and activities. No registration is required.
 
GET CREATIVE
Lego Lab
 
After a brief summer break, Lego Lab is back.
 
Children, ages 6-12, are invited to the Main Library at 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month for Lego Lab. 
 
The theme for the October 27 session
is space.
 
The program is free and Legos are provided by the library, but space is limited and.
registration is required to participate.
 
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AT THE BRANCH
Take and Make
 
Starting Friday, October 2, kids can stop by the Branch to pick up a haunted house take and make craft (while supplies last). A new project is available each month, thanks to Friends of Rodman Library..
Hot Pots Storytime
Rodman Branch Library’s Hot Pots Storytime continues in October with a "creepy" theme. 
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 Crawl the Spider figurine. Two sessions will be held, including Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. and another on Saturday, October 17 at 11 a.m. The cost is $18.99 per child and registration is required. The fee for the event is payable to Hot Pots upon registration at hotpotspottery.com. 
 
FOR BOOK LOVERS
 
Discover New Books October 20

Children, ages 8 to 12, are invited to Pizza and Pages, a book reveal program at Rodman Public Library in 2026, on Tuesday, October 20 at 4 p.m. During the 45-minute program, a librarian will read excerpts from a batch of new books guaranteed to excite the imagination of children and take them on unforgettable adventures while they enjoy a slice of pizza and other activities. The program is free, thanks to support from Friends of Rodman Library. Space is limited, however, and registration is required at rodmanlibrary.com. 
ON THE RPL BIG SCREEN
Addams Family
is Interactive Experience

Rodman Public Library will screen The Addams Family (2019) as an interactive experience
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.
Participants will be given a bag of props and goodies to enjoy while watching the family-friendly film in Rodman Auditorium.
As always, the event is free to attend, but due to it being a special interactive showing,
registration is required.
 
COMMUNITY EXPLORATION PASSES
Raptor Hallow Joins Program

Family passes to visit Raptor Hallow Sanctuary inside Butler-Rodman Park are now available through RPL's Community Exploration Passes program. Patrons with a valid RPL card can check out a pass that will admit two adults and all children living in the same household to the attraction.
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, October 6.
 
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 usually 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  Wednesday, October 21 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 Schedule
(2026-2027 Academic Year)
 
The Rodman Public Library Bookmobile
will provide library service
to 13 area schools and preschools
as well as Copeland Oaks in Sebring
during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Schedule brochures are available at 
all RPL service desks.
It can also be fount online at
 rodmanlibrary.com/bookmobile.
 
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665
https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/