Janice Hisle is proof that dreams come true.
Growing up in Alliance, a young Janice Haidet attended a program at Rodman Public Library to hear Brinton Turkle, another Carnation City native, discuss his 1970 book Mooncoin Castle.
“I remember looking at him with awe and wonder,” recalls Hisle. “I remember feeling inspired to one day become a published author, too.”
September marks a milestone for Alliance Vinyl Club.
The monthly program dedicated to spinning the favorite records of those in attendance has been in the groove for three years now at Rodman Public Library.
And the beat is stronger than ever.
Meet Nicole Brown, the head of circulation and adult programming at RPL.
She has been at the library for 27 years.
Here are some things to know about Nicole:
What is your favorite thing about your job?
I really enjoy ordering all of the adult materials for the Main Library.
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Montrh has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card.
Children, ages 6-12, are invited to Rodman Public Library at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 to make a fall tissue paper tree. All materials are free for monthly kids crafting programs sponsored by Friends of Rodman Public Library, but space is limited and registration is required.
Creativity will be in bloom at Rodman Public Library on Tuesday, September 20, when teens take part in a fall craft program.
From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. teens, ages 12-18, will have the opportunity to work on four different projects, including a 3-D paper pumpkin, a paper quilling fall tree, a woodland animal plastic bottle planter, and a string art piece using their initial.
With the planned release of Hocus Pocus 2 at the end of September, Rodman Public Library is getting into the Halloween spirit a little early this year.
The Rodman Public Library and the Branch Library will be closed Monday, September 5 in honor of Labor Day.
Some of Rodman Public Library’s most popular children’s programs are returning this fall, including Wee Read, Storytime and Family Fun Night.
In addition, the Kids Book Club, Kids Gaming and Kids Crafting will continue to be held monthly and there will be a couple other fun special events thrown in the mix during the months of September, October, and November.
Between September 2023 and May 2024, the RPL Bookmobile will make stops every two weeks at schools in the Alliance, Marlington and West Branch school districts as well as Copeland Oaks.
It will also appear at First Friday events in downtown Alliance on October 6, November 3 and December 1.
