Movie Night: They Shall Not Grow Old

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Using state-of-the-art technology and materials from the BBC and Imperial War Museum, filmmaker Peter Jackson allows the story of World War I to be told by the men who were there. Life on the front is explored through the voices of the soldiers, who discuss their feelings about the conflict, the food they ate, the friends they made and their dreams of the future. In honor of Veterans Day approaching on November 11, join us for a free showing of […]

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Pitch Night

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Come in and present your idea for a small business, creative venture, or organization. You can build something new! At this free event, you can get and give anonymous feedback, get inspiration from listening to others' pitches, and network with each other so you can push your idea forward! Open to anyone with an idea for a project, whether it's a community organization, an invention, a novel, or a business. Limited to 50 participants total, including presenters and attendees. Email Natalia […]

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Animal Communication with Judith Wade

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Do you ever wonder what your animal is thinking? Judith Wade, professional Animal Communicator, will share her stories, experiences, and top ten tips to better connect with your animal at this free event. Judith has been doing animal communication for over 15 years with clients nationwide.  She has worked with a variety of animals from cats, dogs, and horses, to guinea pigs, pet snakes and goats.  She has a heartfelt connection with animals allowing them a safe place to open […]

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Medicare 101

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Are you turning 65 or retiring and are puzzled by your Medicare plan options? Join Marcy Rosenthal, a licensed Medicare advisor, to learn about Medicare, plan options and how to select the best plan for your needs. This FREE event is limited to 30 participants.

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Free Family Halloween Party

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Get dressed up in your favorite book-inspired costume and join us for our annual fun-for-all-ages Halloween party! Join us for an afternoon Halloween party fun for the whole family! Dress up in your costume and enjoy snacks, the spooky atmosphere, and activities for all ages. For children, there will be crafts, games, and activities, such as ring tosses and Feel Factor. For adults, we will have a witch’s cauldron candle-making station and a mini-pumpkin painting craft. A photographer will be […]

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Community Read Book Discussion: American Salvage

Reed Memorial Library 167 E Main Street, Ravenna

Join us for this special book discussion of a collection of short stories in collaboration with the Community Read sponsored by Hiram College. Space is limited to 15 people. “These short stories approach their subjects from an array of perspectives, but what they share is freshness, surprise, and a compulsion to plumb some absolute extremes of American existence.”―National Book Award citation American Salvage is rich with local color and peopled with rural characters who love and hate extravagantly. They know how […]

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Event Series Next Chapter Book Club

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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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