Category: Happenings at the Library

What Will You (3D) Print First?

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You’re just a few steps away from your first 3D print!

OK, maybe it is and maybe it’s not your first 3D print. But it will be your first print from the library!

Let’s face it, most of us don’t own a 3D printer. Some of us have used one, most of us have seen one or at least seen something made with a 3D printer. And most of us have wished we had access to one.

Well, now you do! We’ve opened up the library’s 3D printer to print your files into reality. The only cost is for the filament you use (pretty minimal). It’s a simple, 3-step process:

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‘Tis the Season for Madness

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Here at Reed Memorial Library, it’s time again to go crazy with #GingerbreadMadness and Midnight Madness. Gingerbread Madness is already in full swing and we’re deep in planning for our part in Ravenna’s Midnight Madness celebration.

Our free Gingerbread Madness house kits were gone super quickly again this year. We assembled over 100 kits and limited them to one per family to make sure more of you could participate. Although the kits are gone, you can make or bake your own creation to join in the madness; we’d love to have you participate! You choose: go all out and bake a masterpiece or pick up a ready-made kit at the store and customize it. Then bring it to the library so we can put it on display. Download some helpful tips and an icing recipe if you need it and don’t forget to check out our #gingerbreadmadness board on Pinterest for inspiration.

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A Batty & Magical Afternoon at the Library: Our 2023 Family Halloween Party Recap

Published on by Cornelius Reed

Last Saturday, we held a spirited and spectacular Family Halloween Party at the library. If you were able to make it, we’re so glad you were able to join us, and if you weren’t able to make it, here’s a quick recap of how it unfolded, full of fun (not frightening) pictures!

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Festive & Free Halloween Fun

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Even though it feels like summer outside, the leaves are changing color and pumpkins are showing up on porches. Can’t you feel the spooky Halloween season coming? Want to get the most mileage out of October? Plan now to be part of our festive and free fall activities. Keep reading to find out what we’re up to.

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“Reading the Rustbelt” Meets the Fall Challenge

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We invite you to explore two exciting events that celebrate community, literature, and the spirit of autumn. “Read the Rustbelt” with Bonnie Jo Campbell’s book, “American Salvage” and participate in our short ‘n sweet RML Fall Challenge. Keep reading to learn more.

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Meet Me on Main Street

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What are you doing next weekend? Not sure? We have a busy Saturday planned with the 44th annual Balloon A-Fair downtown. The library has been part of the Saturday festivities for so long that no one here can remember how long we’ve been doing it. We hope you’ll stop by and see us.

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Rising to the (Summer) Challenge

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Our Summer Challenge officially ended July 30th and wow, did you work hard! In just eight weeks, you read over 430,000 minutes, completed almost 3,000 activities, and redeemed lots of prizes. 133 of you who read (at least) 28 hours completed the challenge and earned an “All Together Now” pin. Everyone who participated was eligible to earn points, redeem them for prizes, and was included in the grand prize drawing, held yesterday. Who won?

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Our 2nd Tiny Art Show, Displayed in Our New Gallery Space

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We’re kicking off our new Library Gallery with truly local art – masterpieces made by all of you! Last year’s Tiny Art Show was so successful and enjoyable that we’re doing it again.

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ReedFest Wrap-Up and Summer Reading Challenge Details

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This past Friday, we kicked off summer reading with ReedFest! Check out this blog post to see our pictures from ReedFest and get the details on our summer reading challenge.

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ReedFest Returns! 2nd Annual Summer Kick-Off

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ReedFest returns for its second year! Jump start your summer fun at our after-hours party at Ravenna City Park on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Read all about it in today’s blog post.

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