Highland Square Branch Library
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Tuesday December 9 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for Kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
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Tuesday December 9 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Grandmother's Sewing Series
Create a treasure for yourself or as a gift. Beginners are welcome, and all supplies are provided.
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Thursday December 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Zoom: Let's Grow Akron Seasonal Cooking Workshop
Let's Grow Akron presents a virtual winter cooking workshop with a local chef via Zoom. Food kits are available first-come, first-served while supplies last. Please register.
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Saturday December 13 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Polar Express Pajama Party!
Join us for "The Polar Express" movie (G), based off the Chris Van Allsburg book. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided with a special guest joining us at the end. Pajamas encouraged, not required.
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Tuesday December 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement designed to get preschoolers ready for Kindergarten. Intended for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome and celebrated.
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Tuesday December 16 6:00pm - 7:45pm EST
Artist Trading Card Club and Workshop
Usually the size of a baseball card, artist trading cards are small works of art shared with others. Make one or two, then swap them! Beginner artists are welcome. All supplies are provided.
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Wednesday December 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Beneath Akron's Grass: "What Remains"
Co-editors Carolyn Behrman and Timothy Matney come together to discuss their new book, "What Remains: Infirmary Burials, Memory, and Community in the Rubber City." This event will include a Q&A.
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Monday January 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Energize Your Day With Nancy Gardner
Relax, stretch, and recharge with gentle movement, breathing, and self-massage exercises designed for all abilities. Space is limited to 20 attendees.
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Monday January 5 5:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons
Play The Shadowed Keep on the Borderlands! Bring a level one character for the Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, or play one of ours! This program is for teens; no experience is necessary.
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Tuesday January 6 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library
The Library is partnering with Summit County Job and Family Services to offer one-on-one, on-site office hours with case managers at select locations.
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Tuesday January 6 6:45pm - 7:45pm EST
Cozy Crafters Club
Socialize with fellow crafters for an hour of crocheting, knitting, drawing, and more. Share current projects, learn tips and tricks, and get inspired. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month.
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Thursday January 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Zoom: Let's Grow Akron Seasonal Cooking Workshop
Let's Grow Akron presents a virtual winter cooking workshop with a local chef via Zoom. Food kits are available first-come, first-served while supplies last. Please register.
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Tuesday January 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Baby Storytime
Build early literacy skills through songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Intended for ages 0-2, but all ages are celebrated.
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Tuesday January 13 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Mindful Movement and Meditation
Svetla from The Quiet Mind Designed will lead gentle yoga-based movements, meditation, and a soothing sound bath. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat; supplies are limited.
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Wednesday January 14 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
DIY Temporary Tattoos
Use the library's markers and laser printer to design a temporary tattoo on transfer paper.