Warm Gifts From the Giving Tree

Are you feeling a little cold today? Need to buy a new pair of gloves? Consider getting an extra pair and donating them to someone in need. We’ll give you details on how and where to give.

Once again, we’ve put up our Giving Tree and are accepting donations at the library to keep our community warm this winter. As it gets colder outside, let’s come together and ensure that everyone can keep their fingers, toes, heads and noses warm.

Bring in your donations any time the library is open. New gloves, mittens, hats and scarves in any and every size are needed.  Last year, we accepted your donations through the end of February. Since cold weather lasts well past the holidays, we will do the same this year. All your donations will be given to individuals through Ravenna’s Center of Hope and The Haven of Portage County.

When you donate, bring your items to the Public Services desk. Our staff will take your donation and give you a mitten cutout. Write your name on the mitten and hang it on the Giving Tree. We hope to cover the tree with decorated mittens and fill the donation boxes with warm gifts.
Thank you for giving!

Stuffed: The Sandwich Cookie Book by Heather Mubarak: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

Stuffed: The Sandwich Cookie Book by Heather Mubarak

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Get your bake on with this book recommendation! Rebecca tells us all about Stuffed, a cookbook about how to make delicious filled cookie sandwiches by Heather Mubarak. If this has piqued your hunger or your interest, keep reading!

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‘Tis the Season for Madness

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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10 Picture Books About Food and Family

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

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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“Thank You,” Our Friends

We all need friends. The world is simply better when shared with people who have a common interest or goal, right? We appreciate ALL of you, our library friends. But this week, we are giving a special thanks and shout out to the extra-special group of card-carrying Friends of RML. Who are they? Keep reading to find out more.

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Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

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Everything Sad is Untrue is Daniel Nayeri’s middle grade novel debut, and it’s a book that Katie from Youth Services is recommending you read. Is everything sad untrue? Keep reading to find out!

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Festive & Free Halloween Fun

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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Haunted House Books for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

Haunted houses: not for the feint of heart!

The haunted house trope is a favorite for many of us (thanks, Scooby Doo). It usually includes some sort of building, such as a house or hotel, which has strange and peculiar goings-on that the main character must contend against. With the recent Disney remake of The Haunted Mansion movie and October on our doorstep, we thought it would be fun to compile a list of fiction books featuring haunted houses for middle grade and young adult readers.

Proceed… if you dare!

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“Reading the Rustbelt” Meets the Fall Challenge

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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