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Please join us as Dr. Robert L. Peralta, University of Akron Professor of Sociology, discusses gender as a social construct, the existence of identities beyond the gender binary (female, male), and ways to be respectful of people existing across the spectrum of gender identities. His discussion will focus health behavior and gender identity. This program will be presented on Facebook Live.

Join Librarian Mary Kay Ball in a fun look at a favorite 'legume'- peanut butter!  Learn about how peanut butter became a favorite treat and how it's used in food preparation and its varied uses.   

February 23- March 30
Ages birth- 5 years old

Join Ms. Abby on Zoom for this energizing program that helps get kids up and moving while also helping them develop motor and listening skills. Beginning February 15, Music & Movement Activity Bags will be available at the library. The bags feature fun items like scarves, shaky eggs, and ribbon wands that children can use during the program. Parents can also create their own manipulatives to use. Please contact the Children's Department for Zoom Login information.

What is a charcuterie board? Traditionally a selection of cured meats, charcuterie boards have recently evolved to include cheese, crackers, and other delicious foods. Librarian Sarah will show you how to put together a charcuterie board.

Chad Kusner from Credit Repair Resources, LLC, will cover the importance of having good credit, factors that affect your credit, and how to improve your credit. This program will be streamed on Facebook Live.

One of the top New Year's resolutions! This program will be presented by the University of Akron School of Nutrition and Dietetics and will be streamed on Facebook Live.

Stop by the library beginning on Friday, January 8 to pick up a BINGO card. Children, Teen, and Adult versions are all available! 

Gain an understanding of the "Seven R's" for a Greener Life: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to include Refuse, Release, Rabble-Rouse and Refresh. Learn about the library's Green Team initiative and get tips for Green Living at home from Children's Librarian Lisa G.

This program will be presented on Facebook Live.

One of the top New Year's resolutions each year is to quit smoking. Jessie Wingert, MPH, CHES®, CTTS, Health Educator, Tobacco Program Coordinator with Summit County Public Health will present tips for quitting, the importance of quitting, and free resources and support for those who want to quit. Vaping will be touched on as well. This program will be streamed on Facebook Live. 

Tweens in grades 4-8 can join in online anytime for a variety of entertainment, including games, art projects, and other creative activities.