SOMETHING SPECIAL IN JULY
Create
Glass Fusion
July 16
 
Children, ages 6 to 12, are invited to Rodman Public Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 for Glass Fusion with Hot Pots.

During the program, participants will create a glass fusion masterpiece with the help of representatives from Hot Pots for free, thanks to support from Friends of Rodman Library.

Space is limited and registration is required.
 
YOU'RE INVITED TO A SPECIAL EVENT
SOMETHING ELSE YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN
WEEKLY SUMMER FUN 
Babies and toddlers up to age 3 will enjoy this action-packed lap bounce program. Caregivers will bounce and lift children to rhymes and songs, as well as hear age-appropriate stories. Babies and toddlers will also get their first experience with art as they complete an art project each week. 
 
Summer Reading Stories & More Concludes July 3
 
Summer Reading Stories and More, the hour-long, action-packed weekly program held each Thursday in June,
will conclude on Thursday, July 3 with a Color Obstacle Course at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library.
 
Although Summer Reading Stories and More is ending, the fun isn't. Taking its place is a Mini Art Series each Thursday in July at 10:30 a.m.
 
(See related story below).
Mini Art Series runs July 10 through July 31
 
Continuing with the 2025 Summer Reading Program theme Color Our World, a Mini Art Series will be held for children at Rodman Public Library each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. between July 10 and July 31.
 
Each week will feature a different artist. Children will learn a little bit about that artist and then create a piece of art in that artist’s style. During the four weeks, the featured artists will include Claude Monet, Georgia O’Keefe, Pablo Picasso, and Alma Thomas.
 
Registration is not required to attend the free program, which is supported by Friends of Rodman Library.
 
AT THE BRANCH
Color Our World Storytime
 
Color Our World Storytime will be held at the Rodman Branch every Tuesday during July. Identical sessions featuring lots of art, crafts, games, and science experiments will be held at 10:30 a.m. and at noon.
 Children are encouraged to wear clothing that matches the featured color of the week for extra fun.
 The colors include: 
July 1 – Green 
July 8 – Blue 
July 15 – Purple 
July 22 – White 
July 29 – Rainbow
STILL TIME FOR SUMMER READING
Sign Up For Summer Reading
 
The 2025 Summer Reading Program will run May 27 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.
MEET ONE OF OUR FRIENDLY STAFF MEMBERS
Melissa Dragomir
 
Meet Melissa Dragomir,
a children's assistant who started at RPL in March.
 
SOMETHING FOR KIDS 10 AND OLDER
Messy Paint Day Planned 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.
 
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.
 
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 July 16
 
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 July 16
when the selection will be
Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure
by Alex T. Smith
  
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, July 1.
 
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 July 16 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
Branch Take and Make
 
Starting Tuesday, July 1 kids can stop by the Branch to pick up a grilling raccoon craft (while supplies last).  Monthly projects are free, thanks to the Friends of Rodman Library.
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
 
 
 
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665

https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/