Laugh and learn with your baby! For infants ages 6 — 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
The Howland Library is featuring an eclipse event for all ages that will include crafts, space themed treats -- and while supplies last -- free eclipse glasses (1 per attendee). Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Howland Library. Free!
Preschool Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 — 5. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
A fun and active storytime for toddlers ages 19 — 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Watch an award-winning movie on the big screen in the library meeting room. Popcorn to be served and a trivia sheet offered for a chance to win a prize! Contact the Howland
Library at (330) 856-2011 during the week of the event to learn that month’s movie title. Free.
Children ages 6 months — 6 years with a parent or caregiver are invited for stories, songs, movement activities, and more! Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Cute, cuddly, and non-intimidating bunnies are perfect listeners! Children in grades 1 — 6 can sign up to read aloud to registered and certified Bunnies in Baskets (therapy rabbits) for 15-minute sessions. Rabbits are provided by F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies and Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Stop in and help us celebrate National Library Week with refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Howland Library, a gift basket raffle, and live music from guitarist Tyler Guerrieri who will be performing a night of Motown beginning at 5:30 p.m. This event is for all ages. Free.
The Friends of the Howland Library is a non-profit, volunteer group dedicated to the support and advancement of the library. Members and those interested in joining the group that help make the Howland Library great are invited to sit in on the discussion. For more information, call Eric Callahan, Howland Library manager, at (330) 856-2011 ext. 504.
Need some help learning how to do something on a computer, tablet, or smartphone? You can book a 30-minute session with a library staff member who will answer your questions and walk you through what you’d like to do. Examples include learning how to send an email, share a photo, or borrow eBooks from the library. Call the Howland Library at (330) 856-2011 to make an appointment. Free.
Stressing out over school or upcoming exams? Teens in grades 7-12 can call the library to sign up for a study, homework, or de-stress session with registered and certified therapy rabbits from F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, and Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary). Registration is required; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a writing workshop at the library. Get to know other writers and plan fun writing challenges. Free.
Laugh and learn with your baby! For infants ages 6 — 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Bring a crafting project that you have been working on or start a new one. Don’t have a project? Stop by to see what others are working on or join in on a provided light craft while supplies last. Free.
Bring your stuffy and dress in your jammies for this evening storytime. We’ll read a couple of stories, sing some fun songs, and tuck in our stuffies for a sleepover. Pick them up any time after Wed., April 17 at 10 a.m. and find out what they were up to during their overnight adventure! For children in pre-K — 3rd grade. Registration is required; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Preschool Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 — 5. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Fans of historical and biographical nonfiction, this is a group for you! Read this month’s featured book, and then join in the discussion. The featured book is "Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill" by Mark Lee Gardner. The book is available to borrow in both regular and large print from the library. Call the Howland Library at (330) 856-2011 ext. 504 for more information or for assistance requesting a copy of the book.
A fun and active storytime for toddlers ages 19 — 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Have a deadline at school or a big exam fast approaching? Teens in grades 7-12 can call the library to schedule a study or de-stress session with a registered therapy dog from PAWS Therapy Team. Registration is required; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Pay the library a visit to make some food that doesn’t require any cooking! For tweens in grades 4 — 6. Registration is required; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Preschool Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 — 5. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
A fun and active storytime for toddlers ages 19 — 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Laugh and learn with your baby! For infants ages 6 — 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays, and simple songs. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Preschool Storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 — 5. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
A fun and active storytime for toddlers ages 19 — 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration is requested; call (330) 856-2011 to sign up. Free.
Watch an award-winning movie on the big screen in the library meeting room. Popcorn to be served and a trivia sheet offered for a chance to win a prize! Contact the Howland
Library at (330) 856-2011 during the week of the event to learn that month’s movie title. Free.
May the 4th be with you! Enjoy crafts, your favorite "Star Wars" characters, and even receive Jedi lessons! This event is for all ages. Free.