Why Realistic Fiction? Because it’s the genre that brings you stories so ordinary, you could be living them (except maybe with wittier dialogue and slightly better lighting). But like reality TV, reading about real life might not be as dull as you think it is.
In our year-long Bookworm Challenge, September is the month for realistic fiction. If you’re scratching your head about the genre, we’re here to help. While the challenge prompts may give you room to squeak through with another type of read, we encourage you to give it a try.
School is about to start and with it comes something dreaded by students, parents, and caregivers alike: homework. With some helpful, free tools that you can access at home, we can make it a little easier.
Planning on voting in the November election? Need to update your registration? Do you know whether you are registered or not? We can help you register to vote so you’re all ready when November gets here.
We always have voter registration forms on hand. Stop in anytime we’re open, any day of the year, and pick one up in the community information room. Take it home and fill it out or fill it out while you’re here. Turn it in to the Portage County board of elections or give it back to us and we’ll forward it to the board of elections; you choose. If you want to vote this November, the deadline to register is October 7th.
If you want to make sure your registration is up to date or aren’t sure whether you’re registered, before you stop in, you may look up your registration on the board of election’s website.
For absentee ballots, complete election information and all of the election deadlines visit the very helpful Portage County Board of Elections website or give them a call (330-297-3511).
Every year we get to vote on the decisions being made in our communities, state, and nation. This year is an especially important voting year, because of the November presidential election. Reed Memorial Library can help you make sure you’re ready to vote.
We’ve done it before and we’re doing it again. It’s time to pick up a blank canvas, take it home, and cover it with your artistic vision. Then bring it back to join its companions for Reed Memorial Library’s Tiny Art Show. See your art alongside your friends’, family, and neighbors’ on display for the whole community to enjoy! Keep reading for details.
Did you know you can read the Record Courier online, free, wherever you are? All you need is a digital device (for the reading online part) and one of our library cards. Even better, when you read it this way, you don’t get pop-up ads to distract you from the news.
Are you headed on a trip this summer? Later this year? If the trip you are planning is outside the country, make sure you have a passport or that the one you have is up-to-date. If you need to get one for the first time, we can help!
Most of you have had that feeling, after unpacking a box. You turn the empty box over in your hands, maybe close the flaps and have that moment when you just – pause. Then you think, “Should I really get rid of this box? I could probably use this box later. It’s a nice box.”
We have a better box (maybe even the best box). It’s a box that feels great in your hands, one you can enjoy having with zero guilt. A very cool box and it’s full of very cool stuff.
Each month, no matter your age, you can sign up to get a Bookworm Box from us. We have boxes designed for Littles (PreK-2nd), Kids (grades 3-6), teens (grades 7-12), and adults. We’ll handpick some books, gather a couple of activities or a playlist or something fun to do, throw in some goodies and pack it all up in a sweet cardboard box decorated with Cornelius’ handsome face. Come in, check out your box, take it home and live it up.
Dig into the books and have a ball with the goodies! When your due date is up, put the books in the box and return it to us for next month’s refill. Each month is a different theme, different books, and a new adventure in reading. And it all comes in a very cool box.
Our June round of Bookworm Boxes have been claimed. Registration for July’s adult box is open now and youth Bookworm Box registration opens later in June. Sign up to try a different kind of reading experience. We think you’ll find out that it’s your new, favorite box.
Summer’s comin’ ’round the bend, and we’re kickin’ it off proper with Rodeo Night at Ravenna City Park next Friday, June 7th. Gather up your folks and mosey on down to our free, family-friendly shindig, fit for buckaroos of all ages. It’s our 3rd annual hoedown, and we reckon it’s gonna be the best one yet!
Our Readin’ Rodeo summer challenge is saddled up and ready to ride! Some of you know exactly what we’re talking about and you’re ready to go (yee-haw!). If you don’t know what we’re talking about, keep reading so you don’t miss the fun.
Can you believe it? Since March, big changes have taken place and we’re now halfway done with our construction project. If you’ve seen our recent photos, it looks less like a demolition area and the new design is coming to life. Now you can see the shape of the plaza and new features at the rear of the library coming to life. Keep reading to see photos and find out what’s next.
Sincerely, Cornelius 