Libraries are about so much more than books these days! Of course, nothing will ever replace the importance or enjoyment of reading, but the additional offerings that a county library provides are invaluable and a key asset to creating a thriving community.
Where else can you find stories for every age, crafts, singing contests, movie days/nights, special speakers on dozens of different topics, and even writing letters to Santa! And they are almost always free!
Check these listings below and see if you don’t find something that you and your children can participate in from now until the end of the year. Support your local library! It doesn’t take much imagination to realize what your community would be like without it!
Windam Library
Renaissance Family Center
9005 Wilverne Drive
Windham, OH 44288
330-326-3145
Looking to make an easy centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast? Visit the Windham Library November 21 through November 26 during library hours to make a Thanksgiving turkey centerpiece candy holder. Call 330-326-3145 for more information.
Christmas Wish List Craft. Friday, November 29 from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm. Call 330-326-3145 for details.
Free Family Movie. Friday, November 29 from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm. Movie hint: What do race cars and garden insects have in common? For ages 3 and older. Call 330-326-3145 for more information.
Aurora Memorial Library
115 East Pioneer Trail
Aurora, OH 44202
330-562-6502
Holiday Card Making with Stamps. Saturday, November 30 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Join us as a variety of stamps and card-making supplies will be available for children to make holiday cards for friends and family. Light refreshments will be served. For children K-5. Call 330-562-6502 for more information.
Garrettsville Library
10482 South Street
Garrettsville, OH 44231
330-527-4378
Polar Express and Santa Visit. Children’s Program. Join us Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30 as we take an imaginary ride on the Polar Express and finish with a visit from Santa. Registration is required due to the fact that the Friends of the Garrettsville Library purchase a gift for each child registered. Program for storytime and school-age children.
Call 330-527-4378 to register or stop in to register at the circulation desk.
Reed Memorial Library
167 East Main Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Write to Santa. Children are invited to write and post a letter to Santa at Reed Memorial Library. This program is free and runs from November 16 through December 14.
For more information call (330) 296-2827 (ext 300).
Duct Tape for Teens. Duct tape isn’t just for packing boxes or making quick repairs! On Wednesday, November 20, from 4-6 p.m., teens can learn how to make wallets and other items from colorful tape. Materials will be provided for this free program, which is limited to 15 people.
Registration is required.
Please call 330-296-2827 (ext 204) to sign up for this event.
Holiday Lyric Contest 2013. From November 25 through December 15, Reed Memorial Library will host its Holiday Lyric Contest. All ages are welcome to take part in this contest to match holiday song lyrics to titles.
One winner will be drawn from all the correct entries to receive a $25 gift certificate from Giant Eagle.
No registration is necessary for this free program.
For more information, call (330) 296-2827 (ext. 200).
“Entertaining Spirits.” December 4, at 6:30 p.m., Joanna Wilson will present an “Entertaining Spirits” program at Reed Memorial Library. Wilson, author of Tis the Season TV, presents a fascinating and entertaining survey of television’s many adaptations, aberrations, and re-imaginings of A Christmas Carol.
No registration is necessary for this free program.
For more information, call (330) 296-2827 (ext. 200).
Teen Anime Film. Saturday, December 7, from 2-4 pm, teens can gather to watch an anime film with others who love Japanese animation and culture. Anime may be rated PG or PG-13.
No registration is required, but participants must be ages 13 and up.
For more information call (330) 296-2827 (ext. 200).
Reed Memorial Library’s Junior Friends meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for young people in grades 5-12 to volunteer at Reed Memorial Library and be involved in planning fun activities. Stop by the meeting on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. to join.
For more information call (330) 296-2827 (ext. 200).
Randolph Library
1639 State Route 44
Randolph, OH 44265
330-325-7003
Randolph Chocolate Desserts to Die For! Adult Program Join chef and author Bev Shaffer for a tasting and presentation from her new book, Chocolate Desserts to Die For! on Tuesday, December 3 from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Books will also be available for sale – just in time for the holiday season.
Call 330-325-7003 for further details.
*Repeated at the Pierce Streetsboro Library
8990 Kirby Lane
Streetsboro, OH 44241
330-626-4458
Mon. 12/09/2013 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Holiday Story Time
There are numerous opportunities for children and their caregivers to enjoy a variety of holiday themed story times beginning in December. Reed Memorial and Windham have quite a selection. Be sure to check these Facebook pages to learn more.