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Columbiana County Author to Discuss Underground Railroad in Ohio Kathy Schulz to discuss her new book, The Underground Railroad in Ohio, in the auditorium at Rodman Public Library on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The program will take the format of an informal, sit-down conversation with AAPS President Robb Hyde on the auditorium stage. The program is presented in partnership with Rodman Library. The program is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. |
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One Book One Community Events Planned
Three One Book One Community programs leading up to the author Melanie Benjamin's visit on Thursday, March 23 are on the calendar. The Children's Blizzard is a tale of survival that revolves around schoolhouses and a winter weather event, and the programs do as well. On February 21, local Scout Troops will provide tips on winter survival. On March 6, Rodd Hyde will discuss area one-room schoolhouses of the 19th century. On March 11, Youngstown meteorologist Eric Wilhelm will visit RPL to talk about his job and the science of forecasting. |
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Bring the Little Ones in February 4
Rodman Public Library is encouraging all caregivers to bring their little ones in for a visit on Saturday, February 4, which is Take Your Child to the Library Day.
Several literacy stations and games will be set up throughout the children's area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Main Library. A craft table will also be available as well as a "photo booth" where families can take pictures. Children can play BINGO at 2 p.m. |
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Get to Know Your Fruit
Do you know your fruit? Just like humans, each type of fruit is unique, and every type of whole-food offers your body different possible health benefits. Rodman Public Library invites patrons to get to know their fruit a little better from the inside out when Holly Bandy of the Ohio State University Extension's College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Science, presents "Know Your Fruit" at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 20. Key points of the hour-long presentation will include health benefits, servings, and preparation and storage of fruit. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sample a healthy, fruity treat. The event is free, but space is limited and registration is required. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 107. |
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RPL is VITA Drop-Off Site Rodman Public Library will serve as a drop-off location for the United Way of Greater Stark County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Trained VITA volunteers help qualifying individuals file returns for free, looking for all possible deductions and credits. VITA is now taking appointments to check for eligibility and to schedule drop-offs for February through April for the 2022 tax return season. An appointment is needed for all drop-offs. |
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Movie Matinee February 11
Rodman Public Library will host a Saturday matinee movie on February 11 when it screens Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on the big screen in the Main Auditorium.
In the 2022 Marvel blockbuster, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect the kingdom of Wakanda from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for their nation.
The film, which runs 2 hours and 41 minutes and is rated PG-13, will start at 1 p.m. No registration is required to attend the free movie, which is open to patrons of all ages. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Freshly popped popcorn will be provided thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.
For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217. |
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Lindsay Simpson Meet Lindsay Simpson, a circulation assistant who has been at Rodman Public Library for nine years. |
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Troopons Update The Friends of Rodman Public Library, with the help of library patrons, had a successful Troopon drive in 2022. The Friends donated $125,498.67 in coupons to Support Our Troops to help military families. Coupons are collected throughout the year at boxes located at the Main and Branch. |
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Books and Coffee The Books and Coffee Book Club usually meets every second Monday of the month at the Rodman Branch Library. Led by Charlene Duro, the next book club meeting will be on Monday, February 13 when the selected title will be The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Copies are available at the Main and Branch libraries, through the library's catalog, or digitally through the Ohio Digital Library and Hoopla. For more information, call 330-821-1313. |
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True Crime Junkies The True Crime Junkies, a book discussion group led by reference librarian Ashley Mock, meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the Main Library. The selection for the February 21 meeting is Catch the Sparrow: A Search for a Sister and the Truth of Her Murder by Rachel Rear. Books can be obtained through the Rodman Library catalog or the Ohio Digital Library. Registration is required to attend the meeting. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 215. |
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Evening Book Club The RPL Evening Book Club meet s every fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library. The selection for the February 27 meeting will be The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin, the One Book One Community selection for 2023. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 107. |
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Alliance Vinyl Club Alliance Vinyl Club will meet at Rodman Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 1.
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.
The monthly program, which is held on the first Wednesday of every month and is supported by Friends of Rodman Public Library, is led by Byrun Reed and provides the opportunity to listen to music, hang out, and make new friends. Those attending are encouraged to bring some of their favorite records to share a song or two with others.
For more information about Alliance Vinyl Club, call 330-821-2665, ext. 216. |
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Maker Monday crafters will decorate a wooden shamrock when they meet Monday, February 13 at 7 p.m. in Rodman Public Library’s Main Auditorium. Led by Nicole Brown, Maker Monday is an in-person craft program for adults that is held monthly on select Mondays. All materials are provided free of charge, thanks to Friends of Rodman Library, but space is limited and registration is required for each session. |
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African American Heritage Records include federal census, marriage and cohabitation records, military draft and service records, registers of slaves and free persons of color, Freedman's Bank, and more.
African American Heritage is just one of more than 75 databases that can be found at rodmanlibrary.com/databases covering more than 20 categories. For information or help accessing the databases, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217. |
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