Rodman Library is partnering with StarkFresh to bring a “Seed Library” to Alliance.
Beginning on Wednesday, March 1, vegetable and flower seeds will be displayed in the Library’s wooden card catalog located in the Library’s front lobby.
Meet Liz Ross Jones, an adult circulation assistant who has been at RPL for seven years.
Here's some things to know about Liz:
What is your favorite part about your job?
I really enjoy seeing what books come in and out of the library and helping people find their next exciting story to read!
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What’s the difference between pi and pie?
One is a mathematical constant. The other is a delicious dessert that comes in many flavors.
Rodman Public Library will combine the two on March 14 with a special Pi(e) Day for teens.
Between 3 and 5 p.m. that day, teens ages 12-18, will have the opportunity to take part in several activities, including
There is fun to be done at the Rodman Branch Library during Dr. Seuss Day from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 11.
Melanie Benjamin is looking forward to meeting readers in Alliance.
“That’s the best part of my job,” said Benjamin, the author of The Children’s Blizzard, the 2023 One Book One Community selection.
The Friends of Rodman Public Library is sponsoring a self-defense seminar fundraiser in March.
The two-hour event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22 inside the Rodman Main Auditorium. The cost is $20 and anyone 12 years and older can sign up to take part in the class.
Eric Wilhelm’s enthusiasm and love of the weather knows no bounds.
The self-proclaimed “Weather Geek” of the Mahoning Valley, Wilhelm is the chief meteorologist for WFMJ (Channel 21) in Youngstown and can be seen on weeknight newscasts at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.
The old schoolhouse has become the stuff of American tradition, nostalgia, folklore, and of course, corny lyrics like, “School days, school days, dear old Golden Rule days.” Nevertheless, it was also the centerpiece of a revolution in public education that was at the foundation for trying to build a strong, diverse, educated group of citizens in order for American democracy to flourish.
The Scouts BSA know how to stay safe in winter weather conditions.
Each year, troops all across the country take part in Klondike campouts, using these learned skills. Many hold a Klondike derby that is based on the heritage of the Klondike Gold Rush, a tradition among Scouts since 1949.
Chipotle will host a dine-to-donate event for Friends of Rodman Public Library from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Diners at the 1630 W. State St. location can help raise funds by presenting a flyer obtainable at Rodman Public Library or by telling their server they would like to support the Friends of Rodman Library. Those ordering online for pickup need to use the code 2BZLKE6 in order for their purchase to count towards donating 33 percent of the event sales to the cause. Delivery orders will not count toward the fundraiser.
