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Meet Debbie, the circulation manager at Rodman Public Library.

She has been with the library for nearly 10 years.

Here's some things to know about Debbie:

What is your favorite part about your job?

I love interacting with the patrons and helping them find what they are looking for.

What is your favorite food or snack?

Mexican food.

Calling all teen writers: Rodman Public Library wants to read your work.

Any teen, ages 12-18, can submit one (1) short story for the contest, but the teen must be able to come into the Main Library to pick up their prize, which will include a $25 Amazon gift card for first place and a $10 gift card for the runner-up. Every teen who enters the contest will receive a free book.

Look for the Bookmobile to be rolling around the Alliance area this summer.

The 34-foot library on wheels has 21 weekly stops slated throughout June, July and August, including a return to the Alliance Farmers’ Market at its new location at the corner of Union Avenue and State Street.

“We’re very excited to get back to the Farmers’ Market,” said Bookmobile Manager Jamie Warnock. “That is always one of our favorite stops. This year, we have something special planned.”

Maker Monday crafters will decorate a summer tote bag when they meet Monday, June13 at 7:00 p.m. in Rodman Public Library’s Main Auditorium.

Led by Nicole Brown, Maker Monday is an in-person craft program for adults that is held monthly on select Mondays. All materials are provided free of charge, thanks to Friends of Rodman Library, but space is limited and registration is required for each session.

How much fun can you pack into one half hour?

Visit Rodman Public Library from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. for Book Fest on any Thursday between June 9 and July 14 and find out.

Animal Crossing Café will be open inside Rodman Auditorium from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18.

Patrons of all ages are invited to bring in their Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing game and socialize with others who play the game while enjoying refreshments provided by the library.

Rodman Public Library will host two Family BINGO games this summer. Patrons of all ages are invited to play from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27 and Monday, July 25. Both events are free and prizes will be given out, but space is limited and registration is required for each night. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Rodman Public Library will mark Juneteenth with a special presentation by Dr. William “Ted” McDaniel, a professor of African-American studies and professor of music at the Ohio State University.

The Ohio Justice Bus, a mobile legal aid office and technology hotspot, will visit the Rodman Public Library on Friday, June 17. From 9:00 a.m.

Children, ages 6-12, are invited to Rodman Public Library at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 to create bottle sand art. Kids Crafting programs are held monthly and all materials are provided by the Friends of Rodman Library. Space is limited and registration is required.