SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR APRIL
 
Learn a New Skill at RPL

Youth, ages 10 to 18, are invited to gain some culinary confidence on Thursday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. when Rodman Public Library hosts Kitchen Knife Skills for Tweens and Teens in the Main Auditorium.
 
Participants will learn how to safely utilize knives in the kitchen in a class taught by Elizabeth Schweigert, an educator from Central State University Extension – Northeast Region. While learning these new skills, the kids will use a recipe to assemble Southwest bowls.
 
All ingredients and supplies will be provided fee of charge, but space is limited and registration is required.
 
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
SOMETHING ELSE YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN
See Spongebob on Our Big Screen April 4
 
Rodman Public Library will screen The Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants on the big screen inside the Main Auditorium at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4.
 
The film, which is rated PG, runs 1 hour and 28 minutes.
 
All movies are free at RPL and fresh popcorn is provided, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to attend, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
 
WE'VE GOT AN APP!
Put Rodman Public Library
at Your Fingertips with Our App
 
Are you using our updated app? If you are, show us at any of our service desks and get entered into a drawing to win a gift card to a local business any time during the month of Appril. 
 
During National Library Week (April 19-25), patrons using their library card to check out any material at a service desk will earn an entry into another drawing for a gift card.
PLANNING AHEAD
 
CALLING ALL TEEN READERS
 
 Teen Book Club
Meets April 
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 p.m. at the Main Library.
 
The February session
will be held April 15
when the selection will be
Warcross
by Marie Lu
Registration is required to attend
the book discussion.
 
Warcross by Marie Lu
FEATURED DATABASE
Explora Secondary
(Grades 6-12) 
 
Explora Secondary provides easy-to-use features that link you to a variety of content from the world leaders in magazines and reference materials. The content provided covers thousands of topics such as animals, biographies, business, government, current issues, geography, history, science, and math just to name a few.
 
 You can find all 70+ databases offered by RPL online at rodmanlibrary.com/databases. Most can be accessed from your own device with a valid library card. 
 
For information or assistance accessing RPL's free online resources, call 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, April 7.
 
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. 
 
Nno 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 Wednesday, April 15. 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.
 
FRIENDS OF RODMAN LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT TEEN PROGRAMMING AT RPL?
Call 330-821-2665, ext. 217
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665

https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/