Full STEAM Ahead: Virtual Reality

Kent Free Library 312 West Main St., Kent

Each first Tuesday of the month, explore activities relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEAM)! In January, try out virtual reality headsets to see how VR allows you to explore your world. Discover the solar system, take a ride through the blood stream, visit the pyramids, and tour Jurassic Park, all from your seat in the library. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 20 at 9:00 am on the Library Events page at www.kentfreelibrary.org. For adults 18+.

Free
Event Series Big Country Breakfast

Big Country Breakfast

Deerfield Masonic Lodge 2380 OH 225, Deerfield

All you care to eat for just $8! Menu includes Eggs, Home fried Potatoes, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Pancakes, Sausage Links, Orange juice, and Coffee. 8 am to 11 am The first Saturday of every Month!

$8

MindBody/Wellness: Bingocize

Kent Free Library 312 West Main St., Kent

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities will be hosting a demo of their Bingocize program. Bingocize is the combination of bingo and fall prevention exercises. Registration is required.  Register on the Library Events page at www.kentfreelibrary.org.

Free
Event Series Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Join in the fun with stories, songs, flannel board stories, fingerplays and a craft that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.  Ms. Fran will present a different storytime theme each week. No registration is required. Class size is limited to 15 children with an accompanying adult.

Free

Home Ec 101: Bullet Journaling Workshop

Kent Free Library 312 West Main St., Kent

Go beyond the basic planner or diary with bullet journaling! Stay on top of what matters most with your own personalized journal. We’ll provide inspiration and tips and tricks to help you get started. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, December 29 at 9:00 am on the Library Events page at www.kentfreelibrary.org.

Free
Event Series Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Join in the fun with stories, songs, felt board stories, fingerplays and a craft that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Miss Brittany will present a different storytime theme each week, complete with a craft activity. Class size is limited to 15 children. All children need an accompanying adult.

Free

Miniature Book Earrings Craft

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Winter weather got you down? Join us for a night of crafting where we will make unique miniature book earrings. This craft will require dexterity and will use needle and thread. Supplies will be provided. Limited to 10 participants.

Free
Event Series Cora’s Playroom

Cora’s Playroom

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.   Kick off the day with us at 10:30 for a brief, 15 minute toddler storytime then stay to play. Can't make it at 10:30? That's ok! Stop in any time during the day and play as much as you'd like. The room will be set up with toys and gross motor activities for babies and toddlers. Preschool playthings will also be available. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the mix of toys […]

Free

Big Breakfast

Egg's bacon sausage ham biscuit and gravy and so much more all u can eat

2023 Hybrid MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast

Kent United Church of Christ 1400 East Main Street, Kent

The in-person breakfast will start at 9 a.m. and official Zoom program will begin at 10 a.m. This year's theme is "This is Power" the community coming together. Speaker: Pastor Patricia Dennison is Ravenna Avenue Church of God's Senior Pastor. Dennison sits on the Ravenna School Board. She sees her role on the board as an opportunity to be a part of the changes in the community.