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Reedfest

Food, fun and summer reading has begun. All ages are invited to join us for a night of entertainment as we kick off our Summer Reading Challenge.

We hope to be open and able to run this event as it is scheduled. If, however, the situation with the Coronavirus affects our community longer than initially anticipated, we may postpone or cancel this event, based on advice from local health officials. We will use your reservation email to contact you with any changes. As always, our website and social media will have the most up-to-date information on the library's activity.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy all three chapters of our first annual Reedfest!

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

  • Get crafty - stop by and create a project to keep. We will have something for everyone!
  • Defeat the dragon and save the castle during our indoor miniature golf.
  • Tantalize your taste buds with local delicacies (available for purchase) from Double R Bar-B-Que & Creamery, Popped! and Domino's.
  • Pose for a picture with a very special Unicorn and Cinderella carriage from Trick Training at Pinto Park. 

Chapter 1:

Chapter 2: 

  • 6:15-6:45 pm  March into summer with Ravenna High School Steel Drum Band
  • 6:45-7:00 pm  Dare to view a sword fight presented by the Society of Creative Anachronism

Chapter 3: 

  • 7:15-7:45 pm  Watch juggler Matt Jergens defy all odds as he reaches new heights on his unicycle.

AGE GROUP: | Everyone |

EVENT TYPE: | Other | Arts and Crafts |

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Reed Memorial Library
Phone: (330)-296-2827
Fax: (330) 296-3780
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We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day Observance
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day Observance)
Tue, May 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 Closed
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Tue, May 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Carlin Room
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Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 6:30pm
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Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Learn how to make a delicious and nutritious meal featuring our library's kitchen cart.
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FREE Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Tuesday Room
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FREE Summer Food Service Program
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.
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Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
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Haymaker Room
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Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Haymaker Room
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Tue, Jun 09, All day
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Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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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.
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Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind.
FREE Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Children's Room
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Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Haymaker Room
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FREE Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Haymaker Room
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Fri, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Jenkins Room
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Haymaker Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Haymaker Room
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Children's Room
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FREE Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Haymaker Room
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Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
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FREE Summer Food Service Program
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.
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Haymaker Room
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