Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Akron, OH. Get involved locally.
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Join us for a five-week club for caregivers and children ages birth to 35 months. Connect with your kids and other families, and get answers about your growing child. Siblings welcome! Parents ages 18 and older who register to participate in Baby Club will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a...
Get ready to laugh, play, and connect at our Family Improv Night—a high-energy evening of spontaneous fun for all ages! No pressure—just games, giggles, and creativity as families team up for hilarious improv challenges and silly scenes. Whether you're a born performer or just in it for...
Come socialize and play some games at the Parma-Snow Branch Library! Adults of all abilities are welcome to join this program. This month we will be having a game night with a variety of card games. Staff will provide all supplies needed for the activity. A week before the program, you will receive.
Book discussion with the visitors to the Maple Heights Senior Center.
Join your friends & neighbors as we continue our fifth season of the library’s book discussion group at the North Royalton Senior Center at Royalview (located at 13220 Ridge Road). To register, call 440.582.6333. This month, the group will discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Copies of the...
Take part in a friendly puzzle competition. You can also bring extra puzzles from home to swap with fellow puzzle enthusiasts. Please to be sure to bring puzzles with all pieces included for the puzzle swap. The puzzle competition will consist of 6 teams of 4 people. Please sign up all 4 of your...
Join us for book discussion at the Solon Senior Center. The July book is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
This class will teach students to truly excel at the game of chess. Catered towards the more competent and proficient player, this program involves teaching complex chess tactics, opening theory, and advanced checkmate patterns of the game through structured, interactive lessons and practice...
Greater Cleveland Volunteers is a local nonprofit organization that has been serving Cuyahoga County for more than 50 years. Their mission is to promote volunteerism and encourage people to share their time and talents to help in our community. They help people age 18 and older find opportunities...
Join us for a for a a fun arts and crafts project or other activity. This program is intended for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Join us for our monthly book discussion at the Solon Senior Center. This month's title is Shelterwood, by Lisa Wingate.
Drop in to play a life size version of Chutes and Ladders. Will you get to climb up a ladder or be sent down that slide? Other games will be available to enjoy as well!
Come play the popular card game Magic: The Gathering! This program that meets on the last Saturday every month to play Magic in a casual setting. This is not a tournament. There are no prizes. This is meant to be a fun afternoon of casual gaming. We mostly play the commander format (the most...
Whether you want to jump, run or play, Open Play time is where it is at! During our regular open hours, you have access to...
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Join your friends & neighbors and take part in a friendly puzzle competition with other teams! Participate by bringing friends & family or by joining another group; The number of puzzles and attendees will determine the team sizes. Registration for the...
In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Whether you want to jump, run or play, Open Play time is where it is at! During our regular open hours, you have access to...
Join us for a lively discussion and activity around each month's selection. Copies of each book will be available at the circulation desk one month prior to the discussion. Registration is required and begins February 11 at 9:00 AM. One Step Forward by Marcie Flinchum Atkins - March 11 As Long as...
As kids, joy came easy. It was finding a prize at the bottom of a cereal box or hearing your favorite song on the radio. But as adults, responsibilities and the weight of life often squeeze that joy right out of us. The good news? Joy isn't gone -- it's waiting to be reclaimed. No matter how busy...
All activities align with Ohio’s Early Childhood content standards and aim to enrich all areas of child development and kindergarten readiness. The program’s goal is to support families in being a joyful learning environment for little ones while providing social interaction for...
Boost your toddler's brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3, connect with your kids and other families, plus get answers about your growing child.
Bring along your extra perennials and exchange them with fellow gardeners in the community. It’s a great chance to pick up new varieties for your garden, swap tips, and connect with other plant enthusiasts. Gardeners are welcome to begin arriving at 11:45 AM to unload and set out their...
Learn about The Cleveland Hiking Club, an organization which promotes exercise by hiking/walking in nature, socializing and exploring the world.
Please join us to discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. After the death of her literary rival in a freak accident, author June Hayward steals her just-finished masterpiece, sending it to her agent as her own work, but as emerging evidence threatens her success, she discovers just how far she’ll...
Scratch is a beginner friendly web-based platform for creating animations and video games.
Please register each child individually using the child’s first name. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture the program’s effectiveness. More information can be found here .
This presentation will examine the events of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to announce the enforcement of freedom for enslaved people, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln. Participants will learn about the...
Sensory play is important to developing language skills, gross and fine motor skills and social skills, and encourages scientific thinking and problem solving. Join us for a fun morning of sensory activities that support development and encourage open-ended, creative, play!
Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall! Children attending will receive free books. To complete your child’s registration, paperwork needs to be completed. Please contact your local branch for more information Participants...
Come join us as we watch a variety of anime both old and new. We will also be discussing some of our favorite manga. Stop by if you're interested in or curious about all things anime and manga! Japanese style snacks and refreshments may be served. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to...
Get ready to splash, play, and pop bubbles in this water fun program for toddlers and preschoolers! Little ones will enjoy hands-on water play, bubbly activities, and plenty of giggles while exploring sensory fun and social play. Perfect for staying cool and having a blast! Be prepared to get wet!
Join the Positive Parenting Program during our FamilySpace Playtime for a discussion on public safety and hassle-free behavior.
Boost your toddler's brain through play! Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child. Siblings from birth to 5 are welcomed. Registration is required. Please register.
Come and play at the library! Meet new friends and learn during this relaxed, open-ended playtime. While kids explore new toys and socialize with peers, adults can connect with other caregivers.
Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. More information can be found here .
Explore toy stations in an open play environment and connect with other families. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. Learn more.