READY FOR SUMMER?
Summer Reading 2023
 
The 2023 Summer Reading Program is right around the corner.
 
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.
 
 POPULAR PROGRAM RETURNS
Teen Chopped on the Menu June 13
 
All together now, let’s get cooking.
 
The popular Teen Chopped will make its return to the RPL Main Auditorium from 3 to 6 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 13.
 
The event, which is supported by Friends of Rodman Public Library, is limited to 18 participants, so registration is required. Teens may sign up individually or in groups up to three persons.
 
GET CRAFTY THIS SUMMER AT RPL
Teen Crafternoons Scheduled Monthly This Summer

TTeens are invited to get creative this summer during Crafternoons at Rodman Public Library.

During the monthly Crafternoon programs, teens, ages 12-18, will have access to a plethora of art supplies provided by the library to create any kind of artwork they would like. An idea for a craft will be provided, but the hour-long event will mostly be a free-for-all to let teens show off and share their artistic talents.

Crafternoons will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: June 8, July 6, and August 3.

No registration is required for Crafternoons, which are supported by Friends of Rodman Public Library.
ON THE RPL BIG SCREEN
CHECK OUT THESE ONGOING TEEN PROGRAMS
Have questions? Call 330-821-2665, ext. 217
Teen D and D
Opportunities at RPL
 
Teens, 12-18, can sign up at Rodman Public Library to participate in an ongoing series of "one-shot" Dungeons and  Dragons missions every month based on the Candlekeep Mysteries sourcebook.
 
Sessions are held on the second Monday of the month.
 
 Those interested can sign up  on a month-to-month basis. Space will be limited each month to six players. A DnD Beyond account and email address is required to play.
 
The next session will be held
Monday, June 12 
 from 1 to  p.m.
at the Main Library.
 
For more information,
call 330-821-2665 ext. 217.
 
 
Teen Writing
 
Teens who have an interest in writing are encouraged to join Rodman Public Library for the Teen Writing Club. The group, which meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. at the Main Library, will be meeting June 14 and June 28 this month. Have fun meeting with your fellow teen writers to exchange ideas, hone your skills and share your work, if desired. No registration is required. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
Teen Gaming
 
Area teens, ages 12-18, are invited to Rodman Public Library every other Thursday to play their favorite video games on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Playstation 3 & 4, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo WiiU. Sessions this month will be held on June 15 and June 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. Teens will have the opportunity to play a different game each week. Games with ratings from "E" for Everyone, up to "T" for Teen level will be offered. No registration is required for these free gaming events. Video gaming is in partnership with Synergy Alliance.
Teen Anime Club
 
All teens, ages 12-18, are invited to Rodman Public Library on fourth Tuesday of each month for Teen Anime Club. The next session will be Tuesday, June 27 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Teens will have the chance to pick their favorite episodes to be shown on RPL's big screen. Anime Club will meet in the main auditorium of Rodman Public Library. For more information, call the Reference Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 217.
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.
 
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Rodman Public Library
215 E Broadway St
Alliance, Ohio 44601
(330) 821-2665
https://www.rodmanlibrary.com/