Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Events Planned
To get the 2023 Summer Reading Program started, a portion of Rodman Public Library – the auditorium and the gallery -- will be transformed into a mini carnival from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 1.
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Explore Historic Preservation with KSU Instructor June 21
Old buildings can create new futures.
Alliance resident Dalton Rininger Kline, an instructor at the Kent State College of Architecture and Environmental Design, will explain just how when he presents “North Lincoln: What It Was and What It Could Have Been” inside the Rodman Public Library Auditorium on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
UMU Professor to Discuss Juneteenth June 19 at RPL
Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday in the United States, yet many Americans do not understand what it celebrates.
RODMAN STAFF SPOTLIGHT: James Sedoris
James Sedoris is a member of the RPL Bookmobile staff who has been with the library for nearly 11 years.
Here's some things to know about James:
What is your favorite part about your job?
I love getting to know kids on the Bookmobile as they grow from preschoolers to fifth-graders, and helping them figure out what kinds of books they like along the way.
QPR Training Available at RPL June 21
Everyone has heard of CPR, but there is another technique called QPR that can also save a life.
QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) is an evidence-based training that teaches three simple steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.
Book Fest, Crafts Offered Weekly at RPL
During a six-week run of Thursdays between June 15 and July 20, Book Fest will be held at Rodman Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and will feature a different presenter each week.
Book Fest will be followed by crafts from 11 a.m. to noon. Children can stay for both activities, or attend only one and registration is not required for either.
The scheduled presenters and crafts are:
Teen Chopped Returns to RPL June 13
All together now, let’s get cooking.
The popular Teen Chopped will make its return to the RPL Main Auditorium from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13.
Maker Monday Crafters to Create Suncatcher in June
Maker Monday crafters will create a suncatcher when they meet Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in Rodman Public Library’s Main Auditorium.
To get the 2023 Summer Reading Program started, a portion of Rodman Public Library – the auditorium and the gallery -- will be transformed into a mini carnival from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 1.
What is better than watching a puppet show?
How about playing with a puppet you created?
Rodman Public Library will give children up to the age of 12 the opportunity to do both as it gets the summer started with MellyPop! Productions on Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6.
Maker Monday crafters will create a suncatcher when they meet Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in Rodman Public Library’s Main Auditorium.
Alliance Vinyl Club will meet at Rodman Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.
Although it is called a club, there is no formal membership and no registration is required to attend the program, which is open to all music lovers. Those attending are encouraged to bring in some of their favorite records to play for others.