SOMETHING SPECIAL IN JUNE
Dino-ROAR! Tour is Coming June 30
 
The Dino-ROAR! Tour is coming to Alliance.
 
Sponsored by Rodman Public Library, the highly engaging, exciting, and educational dinosaur program will be held on Tuesday, June 30 at The Commons, located just across Arch Avenue from the library.
 
This children’s event is free, but space is limited and registration is required to attend at rodmanlibrary.com.
 
Each Dino-ROAR! performance includes costumed handlers, several rambunctious baby Dinos, a ferocious growing T-Rex, and a whole lot of fun. In between shows, audience members can check out intriguing and educational fossil displays, take a picture with a roaming baby dinosaur or two, and chat it up with Dino experts.
 
The event is part of the 2026 Unearth a Story summer reading program and is supported by Friends of Rodman Library.
 
RPL IS THE PLACE TO BE ON THURSDAYS
Summer Readding Stories & More Programs
 
Summer Reading Stories and More programs will take place on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., beginning June 11. Please note that some programs are offered more than once and some require registration. 
 
Here's a look at June's programs:
 
JUNE 11
Bluey Bash
Bluey is coming to Rodman Public Library.
 
At 10:30 a.m. on June 11, Bluey will attend our Bluey Bash at the Main Library in our first Summer Reading Stories & More program of 2026.
 
During the Bluey Bash, children will visit different stations full of fun activities and will have the opportunity to greet Bluey.
 
Registration is not required for this event.
 
JUNE 18
Fantastic Fossils
Akron Fossils and Science Center will visit Rodman Public Library on Thursday, June 18 for Fantastic Fossils, a special hands-on Summer Reading Stories & More program.

During Fantastic Fossils, kids will examine real fossils, learn how they are formed, create their own fossil replica to take home, and participate in an erupting model volcano demonstration.
 
Fantastic Fossils will be presented twice, including at 10:30 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.
 
Registration is required to attend and kids should sign up for just one of the time slots. (Register children attending only).
REGISTER FOR 10:30 A.M.
PRESENTATION

REGISTER FOR 12:30 P.M.
PRESENTATION
JUNE 25
Stuffed Animal Pet Show
Children and their favorite plushy friends are invited to Rodman Public Library’s Stuffed Animal Pet Show inside the Main Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 25.

During the Stuffed Animal Pet Show, each stuffy will receive an award and children will make a craft as part of the fun.
 
Kids should bring only one plushy pal.
 
No registration is required.
2026 SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT RPL
Unearth A Story at RPL This Summer
 
Summer is a great time for discovery.
 
It’s a time to find new stories, uncover lost histories, learn new skills, and go on new adventures.
 
Rodman Public Library invites all patrons to take part in the 2026 Summer Reading Program, which has the theme of “Unearth A Story,” celebrating the many ways people can do all of those things through books and other resources found right at their local library.
 
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SOMETHING ELSE THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU
FOR OUR LITTLEST PATRONS
 FEATURED DATABASE 
What's That Snake?
What’s That Snake? is a regional, web-based field guide designed specifically to help users identify native snakes found throughout Ohio. Hosted by the Ohio Public Library Information Network and offers several user-friendly tools, including a quick identification guide, an A to Z species directory, and safety resources.
 
Explore all of the online databases RPL has to offer.
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, June 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 June 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.
 
GET CRAFTY AT THE BRANCH
Kids Take and Make
 
Starting  Monday, June 1, kids can stop by the Branch to pick up a floating pool 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.
 
RPL ON THE ROAD
Bookmobile 
2026 Summer Schedule
 
The Rodman Public Library Bookmobile
has set its 2026 summer 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/