Local Nonprofit Meet and Greet

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Join us and local nonprofit organizations as they share the services they provide our local community. Learn how they fulfill their mission and ways you can make a difference and volunteer. The nonprofits have a wide variety of missions ranging from animal rescue, providing companionship and assistance to senior citizens, and more!  Limited to 50 people.

Free

Summer Solstice Party: Celebrate the longest day of the year

Ravenna City Park of Dreams 165 Oakwood Street, Ravenna

Play in the sun & make some sunny crafts to celebrate the height of the summer season! Craft supplies will be limited to 40 participants, but the party is open to all. Accompanied kids are welcome. The Summer Solstice is the point at which the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun the longest, making it the longest day of the year. It's a fiery time, so let's celebrate the warmth and gather up our energy for the coming cold! […]

Free

Documentary film night: 13th

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

In honor of Juneteenth, join us in viewing Netflix's 13th.  In this thought-provoking documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. Space will be limited to 30 people. Cover and description courtesy Netflix

Free

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Next Chapter Book Club

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

A unique community-based book club for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Register online and our librarian, Anne, will contact you with more information. Limited to 8 people. Join us to read books that you get to help choose! This program is designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each month we will spend an hour reading and talking about the chosen book. Books are not checked out ahead of time but each member will be encouraged to read […]

Free

Creative Non-Fiction Writers Workshop

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Open to all writers from teens through adults, interested in meeting and networking with other writers to share work and feedback. A lively and interactive workshop atmosphere for writers who write non-fiction and want to meet, network, share their work and ideas with other non-fiction writers, and feel energized and inspired.  Limited to 20 people, no registration needed.

Free

Cockatoo Encounter

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Learn more about these amazing birds! The Cockatoo Encounter features rescued cockatoos that were abused, neglected, and abandoned. Today they are living their best lives and are educating folks about responsible pet ownership and conservation. Learn and visit with them at the library. Save the Cockatoos was founded by Logan Jimenez to create a network of experts, zookeepers, rescue workers, and cockatoo fans to improve the lives of cockatoos in human care and cockatoos in the wild.  Limited to 150 guests of […]

Free
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Community Clean Up at Portage Hike & Bike Trail

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Join us as we walk along the Portage Hike & Bike Trail picking up trash and litter as we go! We will meet at 535 Cleveland Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266 and walk about 2 miles of the trail. Be sure to bring some water and wear sunscreen and insect repellent. We also recommend that you wear long sleeves and pants and sturdy shoes. Supplies for trash clean up will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own!

Free

Pet Adoption with Portage APL

Chestnut Hills Park/Ravenna Community Playground 130 Chestnut Hill Drive, Ravenna

Are you looking for a new furry partner in crime? Are you looking for information on Portage APL's resources and programs? Do you want to help donate and give back to the community? Come to our pet adoption event. Portage APL and library staff will be at Chestnut Hills Park to help animals find new homes and share information on what they do and how you can help. 130 Chestnut Hill Dr, Ravenna, OH 44266 For more information about Portage […]

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Next Chapter Book Club

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

A unique community-based book club for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Register online and our librarian, Anne, will contact you with more information. Limited to 8 people. Join us to read books that you get to help choose! This program is designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each month we will spend an hour reading and talking about the chosen book. Books are not checked out ahead of time but each member will be encouraged to read […]

Free
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Community Clean Up at Portage Hike & Bike Trail

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Join us as we walk along the Portage Hike & Bike Trail picking up trash and litter as we go! We will meet at 535 Cleveland Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266 and walk about 2 miles of the trail. Be sure to bring some water and wear sunscreen and insect repellent. We also recommend that you wear long sleeves and pants and sturdy shoes. Supplies for trash clean up will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own!

Free

Meddling Kids Documentary Screening

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Meddling Kids (2023) documents the community organizing that has unfolded in Akron, Ohio since the summer of 2022. Come watch an early screening before it premieres in local film festivals!

Free

The Bubble Lady: aka Sue Durante

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

This fun show for all ages will have you laughing out loud and leave you feeling amazed as you watch acrobatic bubbles, bouncing bubbles, square bubbles and super-sized bubbles appear before your eyes. Come and enjoy this show with great ideas for outside bubble fun. Limited to 150 attendees.

Free