SOMETHING SPECIAL IN MAY
Youth Invited to Make
Stickers May 13
 
 
Youth, ages 10-18, are invited to Rodman Public Library on Tuesday, May 13 to make stickers.
 
At 4 p.m., those attending Make Your Own Stickers Day will assemble in the auditorium to design and create their own stickers, utilizing materials and equipment from RPL’s Makerspace.
 
All supplies will be provided for free, thanks to support from Friends of Rodman Library. Space is limited, however, and registration is required at rodmanlibrary.com.
 
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
 
Create a Star Wars-Themed Item at May the Fourth Maker Day
 
Rodman Public Library's Makerspace will host a May the Fourth Maker Day on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the open house event, patrons can come in and make a Star Wars-themed item for free using equipment and materials in the Makespace. Patrons can make buttons, bags and mugs during the first-come, first-served event. Those wishing to make a shirt should provide their own shirt. Makerspace users must sign a user agreement and release form. Those under age 14 must have an adult present. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
 
NERF NIGHT RETURNS MAY 1
2025 SUMMER READING
Summer Reading Starts May 27
 
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. To get things off to a glowing start, the RPL auditorium will be transformed into a glow putt-putt course from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, and patrons of all ages are encouraged to come play a round and register for the Summer Reading Program.
 
CALLING ALL TEEN READERS
 
 Teen Book Club
Meets May 20
 
Rodman Public Library invites teens,
ages 12 to 18, to join the Teen Book Club, which meets every third Tuesday of the month at 4:15 p.m. at the Main Library.
 
The May session
will be held May 20
when the selection will be
The Lost Library
by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass.
  
Registration is required to attend
the book discussion.
 
SOMETHING ELSE YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN
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 May 15 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
 
Feeling bored?
 
Try playing some new board games at Rodman Public Library’s Tabletop Gaming.
 
The popular all-ages program returns to the Main Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13.
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 usually held on the first Tuesday of each month. May's Tabletop Gaming Night is planned for the second Tuesday of the month due to the primary election.
 
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.
Chess Club 
 
The popular Rodman Chess Club will be held inside the Rodman Auditorium on from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 21. 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
FEATURED DATABASE
American & English Literature
 
 The American & English Literature database is a collection of works, primarily literature, encompassing poetry, drama, and prose, from various historical periods. It includes full-text electronic versions of both American and English works, with a focus on classic and contemporary literature. Users can also access the Bible using this resource.
 
You can find all 70+ databases offered by Rodman Library at rodmanlibrary.com/databases.
 
For information or help accessing RPL’s free databases, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665

https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/