Monday, June 17
6:30 pm
Figure out where in the world you are and win prizes! Compete with others using GeoGuessr, which uses Google Maps to place you anywhere in the world. Practice your skills at geoguessr.com Registration required.
Tuesday, June 18 10:00 am
Discover the history of two historically Black Ravenna neighborhoods, McElrath and Skeels. The documentary was filmed by Gloria Matlock, who interviews Elders about their lives and the lives of their communities. Q&A will follow the film.
June 3-August 16
Mondays-Fridays
11:00-12:30pm
The Summer Food Service Program was established to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Free meals, that meet Federal nutrition guidelines, are provided to all children 18 years old and under.
Tuesday, June 18 6:30 pm
Discover the history of two historically Black Ravenna neighborhoods, McElrath and Skeels. The documentary was filmed by Gloria Matlock, who interviews Elders about their lives and the lives of their communities. Q&A will follow the film.
Wednesday, June 19 1:30pm
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
(book & movie showing 1:30-4:30 pm)
Wednesday, June 19 7:00 p.m.
Be amazed by people in bubbles, bubble shapes, and bigger than life bubbles during the bubble show. No registration required.
Reed Memorial Library is excited to announce this year’s Summer Reading Challenge for children, teens, and adults that will run June 3 through July 29.
Children age 10 and under are invited to stop by the Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Party to register, or to stop by the Children’s Department during their next visit. Participants will receive a challenge log that includes literary and activity-based challenges to keep them busy during the summer months. Complete the challenges for the chance to win big!
Teens and adults are invited to complete raffle tickets for every book, magazine, or audiobook they complete. Tickets will be entered into separate weekly and grand prize drawings for both audiences. Teens that turn in eight tickets will be invited to Reed Memorial Library’s first after hour lock-in featuring an escape room, pizza, and scavenger hunt. Raffle prizes for adults and teens include tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Akron Orchestra, Akron RubberDucks, gift cards, and much more.
Reed Memorial Library will be launching a new Pokémon Club for youth 4-14 years old that will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
This club is open to Pokémon card collectors interested in battling their decks against other opponents and trading cards with other fans.
