Bring Your Child to RPL
on Saturday, February 5
 
Saturday, February 5 is Take Your Child to the Library Day, and Rodman Public Library is encouraging all caregivers to bring their little ones in for a visit.
 
Kids who stop by the Children’s Department
at the Main Library at any time that day
will be treated to a free book
and a craft kit to take home.
 
Celebrate National Pizza Day
at Rodman Library
 
The Rodman Public Library Children’s Department is marking National Pizza Day – February 9 -- in a special way.
 
At 4:00 p.m. on that day, area children, ages 7-12, are invited to come and sample pizza from around the area during a Pizza Tasting Event. The kids will get bite-sized pieces of cheese pizza from various local pizzerias and then will judge each one by filling out a scorecard. Participating pizzerias include Chives, East Of Chicago, Gionino's, Papa Johns, Pizza Oven, Stone Age Pizza,  and "Your" Pizza Shop,  
 
The pizza and drinks will be provided for free, thanks to Friends of Rodman Public Library and the participating pizzerias, but space is limited and registration is required.
 
Call 330-821-2665, ext. 223,
for more information.
 
Play Animal Crossing
February 26

Another Animal Crossing event is planned at Rodman Library in February. Patrons of all ages are invited to bring their Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing game to the Main Library from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 26 to play the game with others and hang out while visiting other islands and collecting gold nuggets, bells, recipes,
art and more.
No registration is required.
For more information,
call 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
JOIN OUR KIDS BOOK CLUB
11 Birthdays is February
Book Club selection

Rodman Public Library invites children,
ages 8-12, to join the Kids Book Club,
which meets on the third Wednesday of each month. 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass is the selected title for the February 16 meeting.
Kids Book Club meetings include a brief discussion of the book, a fun activity and a snack. Registration is required for each session. For more information, call 
the Children’s Department
at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
 
 
Get Crafty with Rodman Library
Snowman Picture Frame
is Branch Take and Make

Starting Tuesday, February 1 children can stop by the Rodman Branch Library to pick up a snowman picture frame 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. For more information, call 330-821-1313. 
 
Kids Crafting Continues
 
All children, ages 5-12, are invited to Rodman Public Library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 10 to make a watercolor doily banner. Kids Crafting programs are held monthly and all materials are provided by the Friends of Rodman Library.
Space is limited and registration is required.
For more information, call 
the Children’s Department
at 330-821-2665, ext. 223. 
 
Check Out Our Ongoing Programs
Kids Gaming Planned
for February 2
 
Kids Gaming is held on the first Wednesday of each month at Rodman Public Library in the Main Library Auditorium. From 4:00 to 5:00 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, February 2. Registration is required for each session. For information, call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223. 
 
 
Wee Read Held
Mondays and Wednesdays
 
 Winter Wee Read sessions continue at Rodman Public Library. Wee Read, for ages birth through two years, is offered every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. and every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to attend. Wee Read includes stories, fingerplays, music and movement.
No registration is required.
For more information, call the
 Children’s Department
at 330-821-2665, ext. 223. 
 
 
Tuesday is Family Fun Night 

Family Fun Night continues every Tuesday at Rodman Public Library. Each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., parents or caregivers and their children, ages 3 to 12, are invited to participate in an entertaining and educational evening in Rodman Main Children’s Department. Following stories, participants break into small groups to visit various stations where they play games, complete challenges and create crafts that provide fun for all ages.
No registration is required. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 223. 
Storytime Continues at RPL
 
Children, ages 3-5, and their parents or caregivers are invited to attend Storytime sessions each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Evening Storytime sessions are held each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. as part of Family Fun Nights at the Main Library. Storytime sessions are intended to encourage lifelong readers through stories, music, movement and activities.
No registration is required.
For more information, call
330-821-2665, ext. 223.
COMING IN MARCH
Dr. Seuss Day
on March 5 at The Branch
 
The event will begin with Storytime and will feature several Dr. Seuss-related activities including making oobleck, making Lorax flower pots, a coloring station where kids can color their socks for Fox in Socks, a guessing game, scavenger hunt and more.  
 
Look for complete details in the March Buzz.
 
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665

https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/