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Hiking, Safety & Maps with Portage Parks District

Presented by Holly Stoneberg from Portage Parks District

2024-06-11 14:00:00 2024-06-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Hiking, Safety & Maps with Portage Parks District Join Holly Stoneberg from the Portage Parks District to learn about the best hiking safety practices and how to read maps. Aurora Memorial Branch -

Tuesday, June 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-11 14:00:00 2024-06-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Hiking, Safety & Maps with Portage Parks District Join Holly Stoneberg from the Portage Parks District to learn about the best hiking safety practices and how to read maps. Aurora Memorial Branch -

Join Holly Stoneberg from the Portage Parks District to learn about the best hiking safety practices and how to read maps.

This event is intended for school-age children.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Ages 8-10 | Ages 5-7 | Ages 11-13 |

Aurora Memorial Branch

Phone: 330-562-6502
Branch manager
Kat Newcity

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 Closed

Upcoming Events

Sat, Sep 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Learn about the importance of rain barrels and how to use them. Limited to 30 participants.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Do you want to learn how to paint miniature figures, or get some advice painting a model you already own? Learn the tricks of model making and painting miniatures figures.

Sat, Sep 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
For Garden Club this month, we invite you to bring 3 perennials to share, swap, and snag with others in the community! Limtied to 30 participants.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Meat cooked low and slow over a fire is an American tradition. Join us to learn about the science behind what tastes so good!

Sat, Sep 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Think home ownership is out of reach? Think again! Join us for a dynamic and FREE community class that will show you how attainable owning your own home can be. Light snacks will be provided.

Mon, Sep 09, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Sep 09, All day
Randolph Branch
Bring gently used school supplies to share! Exchange school supplies you don't need for some that you do.

Mon, Sep 09, All day
Garrettsville Branch
Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! This book subscription box runs completely in your own time. Plus, you get some cool free stuff! This month's theme is Deadly Education.

Mon, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Let's get together and talk art! Bring your WIP's and hang with friends. Intended for those in grades 7-12. Limited to 10 participants.

Mon, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Windham Branch
Join Portage County's OSU Extension Officer Jill Halligan as she leads us on a seed foraging trek through the Renaissance Center's AMETEK Food Forest. Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Discussion of "Over My Dead Body," by Greg Melville. Books are available at the circulation desk ahead of time. Feel free to bring snacks to share at the meeting.

Tue, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Randolph Branch
Copies of the book are available at the Circulation, bring your own opinions to the discussion.

Tue, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
This month we will take a meal to veterans in Kent. Limited to 10 participants.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a discussion of "The Heiress: A Novel" by Rachel Hawkins.

Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for Storytime at the Pierce Streetsboro Library! Visit the library for stories, flannel boards, music and crafts. Limited to 25 participants.

Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for songs and a story for baby and caregiver!

Wed, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Join us for a lively discussion of this thriller novel. Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk.

Wed, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us on Patriot's Day to learn some American History!

Wed, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Homeschool families are welcome to share ideas and suggest what you would like the library to do for you.

Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
The Pierce Streetsboro Library welcomes homeschool families to join us for our Homeschool Hangout, an informational session where we share ideas and suggestions.

Thu, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in and play some games! Play the board games provided or bring a handheld game to play.

Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Portage County Health District presents a game of Bingo with a twist. Get your heart pumping and win some prizes! Limited to 20 participants.

Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and celebrate autumn with us and create fall inspired crafts!

Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Windham Branch
Participants will take a tall tube and cut, paint, and decorate it to make a beautiful castle, worthy of fairies.

Fri, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Celebrate famed author of James and Giant Peach, Matilda, and many other great works of art.

Fri, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Come make jewelry, key chains and accessories!

Fri, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Monthly session to practice a variety of collage techniques and projects including SoulCollage®. Limited to 12 participants.

Sat, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library!

Sat, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Create handmade cards with Patricia! Limited to 10 participants.

Mon, Sep 16, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and read a story with Miss Gabbi from Portage County Health District & play a game of Bingo!

Mon, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Let's get together and talk art! Bring projects and hang with friends. Don't have a project? No problem. We've got supplies! Limited to 15 participants.

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Calling all Rock Rescuers! Looking for a pet that's unique, low-maintenance, and guaranteed to never chew your shoes? Look no further than a Pet Rock!

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and visit us at the Randolph Public Library to hear about what Portage Parks have to offer.

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the library for bingo, and the chance to win the grand prize.

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
This month's selected title is "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz" by Erik Larson. Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Play an auto racing game, taught by Reference Librarian Jeremy.

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join the Aurora Library the third Tuesday of each month with a current knit or crochet project in front of the fireplace.

Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for Storytime at the Pierce Streetsboro Library! Visit the library for stories, flannel boards, music and crafts. Limited to 25 participants.

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Windham Branch
Come with hooks, leave with a book! Check out the Windham Library’s monthly drop-in group crafting sessions for adult crafters. Limited to 12 participants.

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for a discussion of "Love & Saffron: a Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love" by Kim Fay

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Rescheduled
Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, September 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Brimfield Branch
Portage County Health District presents a game of Bingo with a twist. Get your heart pumping and win some prizes! Limited to 20 participants.

Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Inklings Hybrid Book Club as we dive into adventures with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and more. This month we will dive into The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Limited to 10 participants.

Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Let's get ready for college! A Class 101 representative will be providing a free college prep course. Limited to 40 participants.

Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Brimfield Branch
John Woodard the owner of Woodweyr Apiaries, LLC will discuss honeybees and beekeeping. Join John in a fun, engaging, interactive discussion about the world of honeybees.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Windham Branch
Using crafts and projects, we will learn as a group about the subjects you have chosen. Each month the group will discuss ideas and plans for future subjects to be covered.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library!

Fri, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Celebrate the first day of FALL with a class that focuses on balance! Improve your mobility, and overall well-being with this class put on by Pure Bliss Studios. Limited to 25 participants.

Fri, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come to the Randolph Library to learn simple signs and the ASL alphabet.

Fri, Sep 20, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Windham Branch
Gather with fellow crafters to create functional fabric and yarn based objects with a sustainable twist! Limited to 12 participants.

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Craft supplies with a fall theme will be available to pick up and take home and make or complete at the library.

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join the Garrettsville Garden Club to talk harvesting while we end this season and prepare for the next. Bring a plant or two for the seeds you want to harvest. Limited to 15 participants.

Sat, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Join us for Investing 101 from Bella Marshall from Edward Jones Investments. Learn how to cover the basics & how to start investing for your future.

Mon, Sep 23, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Sep 23, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Love blind boxes? How about a surprise book? Come in and pick up your surprise book box for the month!
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Mon, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Start your cooking journey with Delany as we learn how to cook a few Fall favorites and munch along the way! This event is intended for teens of all cooking abilities. Limited to 10 participants.

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Use your imagination at the library for an hour of fun building Legos.

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Windham Branch
Using epoxy, pressed flowers, and jewelry tools, you can design and bring home your own creations!

Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brimfield Branch
How can you be sure of information about your family? Join Roger Marble and learn what sources are more trustworthy and where to look to confirm information for research of your family history.

Wed, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for Storytime at the Pierce Streetsboro Library! Visit the library for stories, flannel boards, music and crafts. Limited to 25 participants.

Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a discussion of "West With Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge.

Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join in on a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure built just for tween players! Limited to 10 participants.

Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a discussion with an area master gardener. Limited to 25 participants.

Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us to talk about a book, comic, or graphic novel you've enjoyed reading this month! Limited to 10 participants.

Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Struggling with the effects of chronic pain from arthritis? Improve joint mobility, strength, and balance with (mostly) seated exercises, specific to those with arthritis. Limited to 10 participants.

Fri, Sep 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Love the Wild Robot series? Come discuss the book in time for the movie release! We will talk about the series and have snacks and activities.

Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library!

Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Calling all school-aged kids that love horses and reading! Join to read to therapy mini-horses. We will learn about mini-horses & discover how they help others. Limited to 20 participants.

Sat, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us at the Garrettsville Library for a cheese celebration! We will learn how to make our own Mozzarella, participate in a cheese tasting, and enjoy all things cheese. Limited to 50 participants.

Mon, Sep 30, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Coloring pages, activity pages and crafts to take with you and do any time.

Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Oct 01, All day
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Search the Library for Clues to Solve the Murder! This ongoing mystery will be available to play throughout the month of October.

Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Join us for a morning of giggles and growing minds at our Fall Preschool Storytime. 

Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the Adult Hybrid Book Discussion Group to explore a variety of titles and genres. Limited to 12 in-person participants or unlimited with Zoom.

Tue, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Stop by to make witch bells! This spooky and practical decoration will warn you of any intruders, both ghostly and real.

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Learn how to play chess at the Randolph Library!

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Come learn how to play chess and play with others. This event is intended for grades 3-12. Limited to 20 participants.

Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Brimfield Branch
We will be discussing "Starling House" by Alix Harrow. Books are available at the circulation desk ahead of time. Feel free to bring snacks to share at the meeting.

Tue, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for an evening of crafting. All crafts are welcome; if it's portable, you can bring it!

Wed, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aurora Memorial Branch
Storytime for children birth-to-2-years old, and their parents or caregivers.

Wed, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Join us for Storytime at the Pierce Streetsboro Library! Visit the library for stories, flannel boards, music and crafts. Limited to 25 participants.

Wed, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randolph Branch
Children and families are invited to the Randolph Library for games, music and story reading!

Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Windham Branch
Join the library for stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, and songs all autumn long!

Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Are you looking to start a new craft hobby, or have you decided to take a break from one? Bring your excess craft materials and pick up some from others.

Thu, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
From video games to board games these events for just gaming with your friends.

Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Randolph Branch
Come and join us to win some cool bingo prizes!

Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Are you an empty nester or going to be wondering if it’s time to downsize? Join us for an informative and engaging class tailored for those ready to explore their options.

Thu, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Garrettsville Branch
Join us each month for a spirited discussion of romance titles and the genre in general! Limited to 30 participants.

Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brimfield Branch
Join us for storytime at the Brimfield Library!

Fri, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Are you looking to start a new craft hobby, or have you decided to take a break from one? Bring your excess craft materials and pick up some from others.

Fri, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Pierce Streetsboro Branch
Let's work with polymer clay! Limited to 15 participants.

Fri, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Expect Halloween movies, creepy crafts, and 'bloody' snacks almost every Friday this October.

Fri, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Branch
What to learn about postcards and addressing mail? Join the Randolph Library and write letters and postcards to friends.

Fri, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Branch
Drop in with your technology questions, and local Waterloo High School students will be on hand to help.

Sat, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Do you want to learn how to paint miniature figures, or get some advice painting a model you already own? Learn the tricks of model making and painting miniatures figures.

Sat, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brimfield Branch
Are you looking to start a new craft hobby, or have you decided to take a break from one? Bring your excess craft materials and pick up some from others.

Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Aurora Memorial Branch
Start the season off right with a Halloween movie night showing of "Five Nights at Freddy's"!

Mon, Oct 07, All day
Aurora Memorial Branch
Come in and grab a kit to make your own leaf wind chimes!

Mon, Oct 07, All day
Garrettsville Branch
Too busy for a normal book club? No worries! This book subscription box runs completely in your own time. Plus, you get some cool free stuff! This month's theme is Cozy and Coffee.

Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Garrettsville Branch
Children are invited to the library for songs, stories, flannel boards and more! Limited to 20 participants.