ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER?
Summer Reading 2023
 
The 2023 Summer Reading Program here.
 
With a theme of "All Together Now," Rodman Public Library encourages all of its patrons -- young, mature, and everyone in between -- to take part in the program and earn chances to win some fun prizes
 
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THERE'S LOTS TO DO THIS SUMMER AT THE BRANCH
MellyPop! Productions to Visit RPL on June 5 & 6
 
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.
 
Book Fest & Crafts Offered Weekly at Main Library
 
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.
 
Rodman Branch to Host Summer Storytime 
 
Summertime means Storytime at Rodman Branch Library. Each Tuesday, from June 6 through July 25, two identical Storytime sessions will be held – one at 10:30 a.m. and another at 11:30 a.m. at the Branch. 
 
Play BINGO at RPL
This Summer
Rodman Public Library invites children to come play BINGO this summer.
 
The free games will be held monthly inside the Rodman Main Auditorium and prizes will be awarded to the winners.
 
The games will be held at 6 p.m.
on the following dates:
 
Monday, June 26
Monday, July 10
Monday, August 14
 
Registration is required to play
BINGO at RPL and a separate registration
is required for each session.
 
ARE YOU A KID WHO LIKES TO READ?
JOIN OUR KIDS BOOK CLUB
Visit rodmanlibrary.com/Rodman-Book-Clubs for future selection titles
THIS MONTH'S KIDS BOOK CLUB SELECTION
Book Club Meets April 19

Rodman Public Library invites children,
ages 8-12, to join the Kids Book Club,
which meets on the third Wednesday of each month. 
 
Because of Winn-Dixie 
by Kate DiCamillo
 is the selected title for the June 21  meeting.
 
Registration is required for each session, which includes a brief discussion of the book, a fun activity and a snack. 
CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Got questions? Call 330-821-2665, ext. 223
Kids Gaming
 
Kids Gaming is held on the first Wednesday of each month at Rodman Public Library in the Main Library Auditorium. From 4  to 5 p.m., children, ages 8-12, are treated to open play of video games, Minecraft, etc. on devices provided by the library. The next session is Wednesday, June 7. Registration is not required for the free event. For information, contact the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223. 
AT THE BRANCH
Branch Take and Make 
 
Starting Thursday, June 1, children can stop by the Rodman Branch Library to pick up a Dr. Seuss kindness bracelet take and make project. All supplies for the craft are included as well as step-by-step instructions, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library. Supplies are limited and will be given out at a first come, first served basis. 
OUT AND ABOUT
Rodman Library's Bookmobile Summer Schedule Set
 
Rodman Public Library's Bookmobile will make regular stops at 19 different sites throughout the summer, including the Alliance Farmer's Market. It will also make monthly stops at the First Friday events in downtown Alliance as well as a few special stops throughout the season.
 
Printed schedule brochures are available on the Bookmobile as well as the circulation desks at the Main Library and Branch Library. It can also be viewed as a PDF at rodmanlibray.com/bookmobile.
 
 
MEET ONE OF OUR FRIENDLY STAFF MEMBERS
James Sedoris
James Sedoris is a member
of the Bookmobile staff
who has been with RPL
for nearly 11 years.
 
FEATURED DATABASE
What's That Snake?
 
Ohio is home to nearly 30 native species of snakes. If you find one in your yard, Rodman Public Library has a tool that can help you identify exactly which one it is.
 
What’s That Snake? is a collaboration between the Ohio History Connection and  the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) and is one is one of more than 75  databases found at rodmanlibrary.com/databases.
 
What’s That Snake? can help users identify Ohio snakes based on characteristics or by name. This resource also helps to dispel many snake related myths.
 
For information or help accessing RPL’s free databases, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
 
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665
https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/