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Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome and celebrated. Registration begins August 1.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Project Learn provides free comprehensive reading, writing, math, and GED® preparation classes. To register or for more information, call Project Learn at 330.434.9461.
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated. Registration begins August 1.
Join us for open-ended, hands-on, sensory play experiences. Designed for children ages 0-5 with an adult caregiver, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Explore, create, and play with us. Drop in and discover different sensory and hands-on keepsake crafts. Intended for babies and toddlers, but preschool is welcome. Registration begins August 24.
Students in K-12 are invited to join us for snack, social time, and activities after school Monday-Thursday.
Drop in for board games and snacks. For grades 6-12.
Build your STEM skills while playing with Turing Tumble, Spintronics, Proof, and more! For grades 3-8. Registration begins August 17.
Join our monthly reading group for school-aged kids! This month: "Dory Fantasmagory" by Abby Hanlon. Enjoy read-alouds, activities & more! For grades 1–5.
Try new things, talk about your interests, and be creative while you earn volunteer hours.
Meet and get to know other kids at this book club just for tweens and teens! September's book is "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner. For grades 6 and up.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Children learn through play, and we like to play in the library. This is also a time for families to grow their community. Intended for ages 0-5 years old and their caregivers.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Join Abby and be prepared to sing, dance, and play together! Zumbini is interactive music and movement for children ages 0-5 with their caregiver(s).
Drop in for a professional car seat check offered by Akron Children's certified technicians.
Students in K-12 are invited to join us for snack, social time, and activities after school Monday-Thursday.
Practice reading or listening to fun stories. Enjoy a short activity and grab an after-school snack at 3:30 pm. Read “Flubby is Not a Good Pet!” by J.E. Morris. For grades K–3.
Celebrate diverse authors and representation each month with book talks, snacks, and activities. September’s menu: Fresh Starts and First Chapters. For grades 4-7.
Learn to make a pom-pom garland using yarn and string, perfect for locker or bedroom décor! Intended for grades 4-12. Registration is requested
Bring your cards and join fellow Pokémon fans to talk, battle, trade, or show off your collection. Enjoy other activities that are all about Pokémon. For grades K-6.
Strut your inner superstar! Sing and dance solo or with friends to your favorite tunes.
Join our quest at your own peril on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month! Please bring your own dice. For grades 6-12.
Bring a pair of jeans that you can permanently decorate with fabric paint. For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Spend an hour talking about autumn-themed books, playing games, crafting, and eating snacks. For grades 4-6. Registration begins September 8.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Project Learn provides free comprehensive reading, writing, math, and GED® preparation classes. To register or for more information, call Project Learn at 330.434.9461.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-2, but all ages are celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
We'll start off the new school year with a discussion of "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park. Books will be available at the service desk one month prior to the program. For grades 4-12.
We'll start off the new school year with a discussion of the book "Gone Away Lake" by Elizabeth Enright. Books will be available at the service desk one month prior to the program. For grades K-5.
Students in K-12 are invited to join us for snack, social time, and activities after school Monday-Thursday.
Learn about civic duty with a focus on how and why we write to our representatives. Snacks, stamps, and stationery are included! For grades 4-12.
Get ready for spooky season and create your own colorful ghost using coffee filters and tealights. For grades K-5. Registration begins August 24.
Drop in for a professional car seat check offered by Akron Children's certified technicians.
Create colorful canvas art with unexpected tools. Build creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving through hands-on painting. Intended for grades K-3. Registration begins September 9.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated. Space is limited; please register in advance.
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Students in K-12 are invited to join us for snack, social time, and activities after school Monday-Thursday.
Learn to crochet with some of our regular PLX Knitters group. For grades 1-4. Registration required. Space is limited.
Earn volunteer hours for school. Come and help out with various fun projects in the Main Library Teen area. For grades 7-12.
Bring your cards and join fellow Pokémon fans to talk, battle, trade, or show off your collection. Enjoy other activities that are all about Pokémon. For grades K to 5.
Build early literacy skills with music and movement activities. Intended for ages 1-5 years old, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Enjoy games: Woody's lasso toss, the Claw, Jessie's shoe toss, and Bullseye's branding station. Make your own Forky craft, too! For grades Pre K-5.
Explore concepts in aerodynamics through the creation of stomp rockets. Leave with your own rocket! For grades K-3.
Twirl, leap, and smile! This program will include performances from BXO dancers and a free trial class for children ages 3-8. Please register each child who is attending.
Join the Library and Killer Video Retro Horror Museum for family-friendly spooky screenings at the Library! This Month: "Hotel Transylvania".
Celebrate the beauty of Fall! Explore colors, textures, and patterns to create a unique seasonal masterpiece. For grades 3-7.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome and celebrated. Registration begins August 1.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Project Learn provides free comprehensive reading, writing, math, and GED® preparation classes. To register or for more information, call Project Learn at 330.434.9461.
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated. Registration begins August 1.
Students in K-12 are invited to join us for snack, social time, and activities after school Monday-Thursday.
Join us after school for Teen Gaming Club, where we play everything from board games to modern video games. We'll have a different gaming theme each session. For grades 7-12.
We have the LEGO®, and you bring the creativity!
Make and enjoy cake pops. For grades 6-12. Registration begins August 17.
Join us for a family-friendly screening of "Goat" while enjoying popcorn and drinks!
Read along and listen to the first few chapters of "Until the Clock Strikes Midnight" by Alechia Dow while drinking Boba bubble tea! For grades 9-12.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Students in K-12 are invited to join us for snack, social time, and activities after school Monday-Thursday.
Join your fellow Pokémon fans to play games, do crafts and activities, battle, and show off your favorite Pokémon. For grades K-12.
Try new things, talk about your interests, and be creative while you earn volunteer hours. Volunteers will meet up in the study space. Bonus snacks provided. For grades 6-12.
Join Imani Scruggs from Ohio 4-H to learn basic skills in digital art using the Sketches App through Apple. For grades 4-12.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Project Learn provides free comprehensive reading, writing, math, and GED® preparation classes. To register or for more information, call Project Learn at 330.434.9461.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-2, but all ages are celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Hang out with your friends, have a snack, play games, or check out some new books. For grades 7-12.
Students in K-12 are invited to join us for snack, social time, and activities after school Monday-Thursday.
Drop by for open crafting, casual games, or just stay to eat snacks, chat, and hang out with other tweens. Snacks, games, and craft supplies are provided. For grades 4-8.
Drop in to hang out with other artists and share your work. For grades 3-6.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated. Space is limited; please register in advance.
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 18 months – 3 years old, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for families with young children. All ages welcome and celebrated.
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
Students in K-12 are invited to join us for snack, social time, and activities after school Monday-Thursday.