Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to attend Nerf Night from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7. Teens should start to assemble in the Main Library auditorium at 5:15 p.m. for the after-hours event. Participants may bring in their own Nerf weapons or use some provided by the library.
Children, ages 8-12, are invited to Rodman Public Library at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 to make a glass fusion suncatcher. Troy Myers from Hot Pots Kids will instruct children on how to make the craft during the free program that is sponsored by Friends of Rodman Public Library. Space is limited and registration is required.
There’s plenty for children to do at Rodman Public Library this summer.
Here’s a look at some of the weekly and special programs we have to offer:
SUMMER ART EXPERIENCE
Rodman Public Library will be closed Monday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Both the Main Library and the Branch Library will reopen on Tuesday, July 5 at 10 a.m.
The Friends of Rodman Public Library will hold its annual membership meeting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11 in the Main Auditorium.
The meeting will consist of various committee reports. A raffle will also be held during the business meeting. All members of the Friends of Rodman Public Library are encouraged to attend the free meeting, which is open to the public.
Meet Debbie, the circulation manager at Rodman Public Library.
She has been with the library for nearly 10 years.
Here's some things to know about Debbie:
What is your favorite part about your job?
I love interacting with the patrons and helping them find what they are looking for.
What is your favorite food or snack?
Mexican food.
Calling all teen writers: Rodman Public Library wants to read your work.
Any teen, ages 12-18, can submit one (1) short story for the contest, but the teen must be able to come into the Main Library to pick up their prize, which will include a $25 Amazon gift card for first place and a $10 gift card for the runner-up. Every teen who enters the contest will receive a free book.
Maker Monday crafters will decorate a summer tote bag when they meet Monday, June13 at 7:00 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.
How much fun can you pack into one half hour?
Visit Rodman Public Library from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. for Book Fest on any Thursday between June 9 and July 14 and find out.
Animal Crossing Café will be open inside Rodman Auditorium from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18.
Patrons of all ages are invited to bring in their Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing game and socialize with others who play the game while enjoying refreshments provided by the library.
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Rodman Public Library’s Lego Lab will continue in October when builders will be tasked with creating a pumpkin.
The program, intended for children ages 6-12, will be held, October 11 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Participants will also have the opportunity to create whatever they would like using Legos provided by the library.
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, October 12 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create a bead pumpkin.
All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to a Five Nights at Freddy’s Pizza and Trivia Party on Thursday, October 26 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
During the event, teens will have the opportunity to make their own mini pizza, make FNAF-themed crafts, and participate in a trivia contest to win prizes. A photo booth will also be available.
