Show how much you know about North America's first inhabitants and win fun prizes! Play as a team or compete as an individual. No registration required.  For adults ages 18+. This program is part of the NEA Big Read Northeast Ohio. The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Learn about Native American quilting and jewelry making at this special presentation of Creative Crafters. First, hear from Nell Orndorf as she presents the history and symbolism of the Star Quilt. Then, hear from Pam Allen as she shares about Native American jewelry traditions and her jewelry making process. This program is part of the NEA Big Read Northeast Ohio.  The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Randolph resident and recent Kent State University graduate Anthony Catalano, with assistance from Sundance, Executive Director of the Cleveland American Indian Movement, investigated the pre-colonial history of the area. Anthony will share his findings, and along with Sundance, lead an informal discussion about how Portage County residents can approach the topic of restoring indigenous people's history/names to Portage County. This program is part of the NEA Big Read Northeast Ohio. The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. No registration required. Adults 18+. 

Join the newly reorganized Monday Morning book group, No Shelf Control, which will meet the first Monday of each month at 11:00 am. For November's book, we will be reading The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. For adults ages 18+.

Join Anne Laing of One Love Yoga for an All Level Yoga. Experience multiple variations of poses to adjust to your level of comfort. Class will end with a five minute relaxation (Savasana) meditation.

Space is limited.  Registration is required and begins on Monday, October 18 at 9:00 am.

Explore a different genre each month! From fantasy to horror to historical fiction and more, you will get "just a taste" of a variety of genres and maybe discover that you like one that you never tried before! This month, we will be reading and discussing the fantasy title The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. Registration is required.

Raymond Dietz, Financial Advisor with Royal Alliance Associates., Inc. offers an educational meeting on Medicare for those approaching 65, age 65 and above, or those who are helping those in need of Medicare Knowledge. Learn the basics of Medicare A and B and what your options are.

No registration required.

Drop in from 1:30 to 3:30 on the first Sunday of each month to play board games with other enthusiasts.  Bring a friend or make new ones.  No registration required.  For ages 18+.

Tailored to the needs of individual students in the class, experience the gentle movement and breath work meant to increase flexibility and cultivate basic strength and stamina. Join Centerpeace Yoga for this meditative practice. Suitable for both beginners and experienced yogis.

Space is limited.  Registration is required and begins Monday, October 25 at 9:00 am.  For adults ages 18+.

Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages, risk factors, research, and FDA-approved treatments. Presented by staff from the Alzheimer's Association.

No registration required.

You know fitness is good for your body, but did you know exercise can have mental and emotional benefits as well? Gary Crabtree, the Fitness Director at the Tallmadge Rec Center, highlights the many benefits of an active lifestyle.

Enjoy a lively discussion of popular books with other book lovers the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm. Our November pick is When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain. Copies are available at the checkout desk. For adults ages 18+.  No registration required.

Have the time of your life with a moving showing of the 1987 Lions Gate classic film, Dirty Dancing. Light refreshments provided during the film. Want to watch from home?  Register to pick up a grab bag with snacks and a copy of the DVD at the Main Information Desk between November 8 and November 22.  Registation for the grab bag opens Monday, October 25 at 9:00 am.

Join us on Monday, November 22 at 7:00 pm for a related program, as Alice Duey and Simon Hunt from ArtSparks discuss the health benefits of dance and guide you through some dance moves. No registration required for the presentation.

Enjoy reading classic literature with fellow book enthusiasts. November's title is The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. Pick up a copy at the Check Out Desk.  No registration required. For adults ages 18+.

Learn how to slow the progression of Parkinson's Disease with activities and modifications. Led by physical therapy assistant Jenifer Hill, a certified teacher of Delay the Disease.  No registration required.

Discuss books from authors who have been historically sidelined due to discrimination. This month we'll be reading Bride of the Sea, by Eman Quotah. Digital audiobooks are available from Hoopla and ebooks from the Ohio Digital Library. Registration is required. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link. For adults 18 and up.

Lydia Snyder, Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology from KSU, will lead a relaxing session of suizen breathing meditation accompanied by the shakuhachi flute. Bring a mat or towel to sit on; chairs will also be available.

Have the time of your life learning about the health benefits of dance with Alice Duey and Simon Hunt from ArtSparks.  They will guide you through some dance moves.  No registration required.

Join prior Monday, November 12 for a movie showing of the 1987 Lions Gate classic film, Dirty Dancing.  Light refreshments provided during the film. Want to watch from home?  Register to pick up a grab bag with snacks and a copy of the DVD at the Main Information Desk between November 8 and November 22.  Registation for the grab bag opens Monday, October 25 at 9:00 am.