Summer Concert Series

Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Children's Room

A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

Escape Room

Fri, May 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Haymaker/Jenkins Room

Step into a one-room true crime escape challenge where participants solve puzzles, crack codes, and unlock a hidden casebook to reveal the truth behind... more

Step into a one-room true crime escape challenge where participants solve puzzles, crack codes, and unlock a hidden casebook to reveal the truth behind a mysterious cold case.

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Children's Room

A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

Nutrition Basics

Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Haymaker/Jenkins Room

Learn how to make a delicious and nutritious meal featuring our library's kitchen cart.

Registration is now closed

Kickoff to Summer Challenge

Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Dino-ROAR!

Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Get up close and personal with dinosaurs come to life!

Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Carlin Room,Children's Room,Haymaker/Jenkins Room,Library Gallery,Makerspace,Outdoor Pavilion,Teen Room

Stomp, roar, and Unearth a Story at our Summer Challenge Kickoff - free fun for the whole family

Fossils of Ohio

Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday Room

Discover the amazing fossils that can be found in our state. Part of our Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Tue, Jun 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Sewing Machine Basics

Tue, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Makerspace

Hands-on instruction on how to operate a sewing machine as you create your own sewn craft.

LEGO® Academy

Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Room

Let's build with LEGO® bricks!

Beekeeping Basics

Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Haymaker/Jenkins Room

In Partnership with Portage County Beekeepers Association

Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

MakerSpace Drop-Ins

Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace

Curious about our Makerspace equipment but not sure where to start? Drop in during this open session to ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn... more

Curious about our Makerspace equipment but not sure where to start? Drop in during this open session to ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn more about what’s available.

Thu, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Spice Club

Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jenkins Room

Join the Reed Memorial Library's Spice Club to add a new flavor to your cooking.

Sunbeau Summer Celebration

Fri, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Fri, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

A kickoff to summer for all ages. Free admission & activities.

Summer Concert Series

Fri, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Enjoy a summer afternoon of live music in our outdoor pavilion, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Babies and Books

Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room

Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Little Bookworm Box

Tue, Jun 09, All day

Sign up to receive all three Summer Season boxes.

This event is full

Kid Bookworm Box

Tue, Jun 09, All day

Sign up to receive all three Summer Season boxes.

This event is full

Adult Bookworm Box

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Sign up and receive a box filled with books, a music list, and monthly collectibles!

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind.

Dog Pause

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stop in and pause for a visit with the therapy dog Bernadette and her handler.

Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind.

Tue, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Pokémon Club

Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Room

Join the club for kids who love all things Pokémon.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room

If you’re ready for a story with Miss Emma, clap your hands!

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Mid-Day Mysteries

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tuesday Room

Relax and enjoy a casual discussion of this month's title. Books will be ready to check out one month before the event.

MakerSpace Drop-Ins

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace

Curious about our Makerspace equipment but not sure where to start? Drop in during this open session to ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn... more

Curious about our Makerspace equipment but not sure where to start? Drop in during this open session to ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn more about what’s available.

Storytime A Go Go

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

A special storytime hosted at Ravenna's Books a Go Go bookstore.

Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Evening Book Discussion

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tuesday Room

This adult book discussion group reads fiction and nonfiction books over the course of a month and then discusses those titles at monthly meetings.

Sensory Sensations

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Children's Room

Explore and play at sensory stations during this guided, drop-in experience for kids ages 2 to 5.

Homes and Families of the Ravenna Arsenal

Fri, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Puzzle Exchange

Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

Jenkins Room

Join other puzzle enthusiasts to exchange jigsaw puzzles.

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jenkins Room

Early Ravenna Arsenal history.

Babies and Books

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room

Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Sewing Machine Basics

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Hands-on instruction on how to operate a sewing machine as you create your own sewn craft.

Dog Pause

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stop in and pause for a visit with the therapy dog Bernadette and her handler.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind.

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind.

Reed & Write Writing Group

Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Rescheduled

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

New date Tuesday, June 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Open to all writers and authors interested in learning new techniques, networking with other authors, and sharing work and feedback.

3D Printing Basics

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace

A beginner-friendly event designed to help participants find, download, and organize 3D print files that match their interests!

Dino Drive-In Movie Night

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Outdoor Pavilion

Hop in your ride and roll into a roaring good time at our Dino Drive-In Movie Night!

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room

If you’re ready for a story with Miss Emma, clap your hands!

RML Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

MakerSpace Drop-Ins

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace

Curious about our Makerspace equipment but not sure where to start? Drop in during this open session to ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn... more

Curious about our Makerspace equipment but not sure where to start? Drop in during this open session to ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn more about what’s available.

8-Bit Showdowns

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

Join us for tournaments and co-op on some of your favorite games!

Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Haymaker Room

Monthly meeting of the Reed Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Let's Make Art

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tuesday Room

Join the series to create your own paper and woodblock print.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 6:30pm

Children's Room

A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

Storytime A Go Go

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

A special storytime hosted at Ravenna's Books a Go Go bookstore.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Haymaker/Jenkins Room

Walk-ins are welcome; schedule an appointment anytime at redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Ravenna

Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Carlin Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Circle of Poets Open Mic

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us as we collaborate with Books A Go Go and meet for our first Poetry Open Mic nights!

Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Children's Room

A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

Fri, Jun 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Children's Room

A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

The Art of Rebellion

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jenkins Room

Join us for a visual exploration of 18th-century "social media."

Babies and Books

Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room

Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Introduction to Ancestry.com

Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jenkins Room

Introductory class for Ancestry.com users.

Dog Pause

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stop in and pause for a visit with the therapy dog Bernadette and her handler.

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind.

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind.

Reed & Write Writing Group

Tue, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Carlin Room

Open to all writers and authors interested in learning new techniques, networking with other authors, and sharing work and feedback.

Summer Chess Club

Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for outdoor chess and board games. All ages and skill levels.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room

If you’re ready for a story with Miss Emma, clap your hands!

Summer Walking Tour Series

Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Enjoy a walk downtown while learning about the stories and history of the city.

Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Storytime A Go Go

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

A special storytime hosted at Ravenna's Books a Go Go bookstore.

Knit, Crochet, & Needlecraft Group

Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Haymaker Room

Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Haymaker Room

Share your current project, your knowledge and meet-up with fiber enthusiasts!