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Askren Book Club

"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt
2025-05-20 09:00:00 2025-05-20 10:00:00 America/New_York Askren Book Club Join us for our morning book club as we discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy coffee and a snack along with a friendly, casual discussion. Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library -

Tuesday, May 20
9:00am - 10:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-20 09:00:00 2025-05-20 10:00:00 America/New_York Askren Book Club Join us for our morning book club as we discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy coffee and a snack along with a friendly, casual discussion. Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library -

Join us for our morning book club as we discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy coffee and a snack along with a friendly, casual discussion.

Join us for our morning book club as we discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy coffee and a snack along with a friendly, casual discussion.

“Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut about what it feels like to have love taken from you, only to find it again in the most unexpected places. . . . Memorable and tender.” — Washington Post

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

TAGS: | #discussion | #club | #bookclub | #book | #askren |

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Phone: (330) 791-7061
Hours
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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Upcoming events

Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, May 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a weekly story time featuring engaging stories, music and dancing, and themed crafts and activities. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Registration not required.
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Join other crafters on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm and bring whatever you want to work on. It's more fun than crafting alone!
Creating Habitats for Songbirds
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Megan Shoenfelt of "Terra Depot" will teach us about how native plants and other features in our yards can help attract and keep beautiful wild songbirds. Learn how to help wildlife thrive!
Discovery Time Story Time
Thu, May 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
A 20 minute story time for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years followed by a short playtime.
"The Wild Hope" Film Screening
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us to watch tales of conservation from the PBS short film series "The Wild Hope." Film topics include saving marine life, preserving rainforests, and more. Registration not required.
3rd Thursday Anime
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teen Lounge
Come and watch a new anime every 3rd Thursday of the month in the Teen Lounge! Program is FREE! Arrive when you can!
Podcast Pals
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Love podcasts? Join our newest discussion group where we discuss the month's chosen podcast. Registration not required. May Listen: The Good Whale by Serial Productions, episodes 4-6.
Story Time
Fri, May 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
This story time features lively tales, rhymes and participatory activities. All ages are welcome, but the interest level may be from ages 2 to 5 years.
Page Turners
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for our monthly book discussion! Make new friends and discuss our featured read. May read: The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. Registration not required.
Vinyl Night
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a presentation about anything and everything vinyl! Each session features two different presentations on various aspects of music and music history. Registration not required.
Askren Book Club - "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt
Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Join us for our morning book club as we discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy coffee and a snack along with a friendly, casual discussion.
Homeschool Superstars - Forensic Science
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for a lesson on the basics of forensic science. Registration required. All supplies provided.
Whiz Kid Club - Find the Missing Item!
Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Calling all homeschoolers! Kids can use the basics of forensic science to track down a missing item. Registration required. All supplies provided.
Meditation
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Join Gwen Miller as she teaches meditation techniques and strategies in our historic Duncan Room.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, May 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a weekly story time featuring engaging stories, music and dancing, and themed crafts and activities. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Registration not required.
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Join other crafters on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm and bring whatever you want to work on. It's more fun than crafting alone!
Demystifying the Cloud
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massillon Public Library - Duncan Room
Unlock the power of cloud storage to streamline & safeguard your research!
This event is full
LHG Workday Wednesday
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of the month to share your Local History & Genealogy research struggles & successes. Learn how to get started or pick up new tips and tricks. No registration required.
Cancelled
Paws to Read
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
You are invited to come to the library and read to a furry listener on the third Wednesday of each month when therapy dogs and their handlers visit the library.
Discovery Time Story Time
Thu, May 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
A 20 minute story time for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years followed by a short playtime.
Music & Movement in the Library!
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
Children up to the age of 5 and their caregivers will dance and sing to children's music using videos, scarves, shaker eggs, and rhythm instruments in this inclusive once-a-month program.
Story Time
Fri, May 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
This story time features lively tales, rhymes and participatory activities. All ages are welcome, but the interest level may be from ages 2 to 5 years.
All About Oceans
Sat, May 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for an ocean exploration! Kids up to grade six are welcome to join for an ocean themed scavenger hunt and to make a jelly fish wind sock. Registration required.
Library Jamboree
Sat, May 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for an afternoon of music! Local musicians are welcome to strum and sing the afternoon away with other artists. No instrument? No problem! Come and listen! Registration not required.
Crafting Collective
Tue, May 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
This craft program is open to adults with developmental disabilities. In May, we will be making a picture of a water can and flowers. Registration required. All supplies provided.
4th Monday Trivia* - *(on Tuesday this month only due to Memorial Day)
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Have a love of knowledge? Love testing your trivia mettle? Join us the 4th Monday of every month for Kahoot Trivia! Anyone and everyone aged 13+ welcome to play!
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, May 28, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a weekly story time featuring engaging stories, music and dancing, and themed crafts and activities. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Registration not required.
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Join other crafters on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm and bring whatever you want to work on. It's more fun than crafting alone!
Discovery Time Story Time
Thu, May 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
A 20 minute story time for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years followed by a short playtime.
Wildflower Ornaments
Thu, May 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us to make a wildflower ornament! Use paint markers to decorate a wood slice. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Story Time
Fri, May 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
This story time features lively tales, rhymes and participatory activities. All ages are welcome, but the interest level may be from ages 2 to 5 years.
Cancelled
Junior Adventurers Group
Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
We are looking for Junior Adventurers to jump into stories and defeat monsters and help innocent citizens! Solve puzzles and make group decisions in this choose your own adventure program.
Y on the Fly - Senior Fitness Series
Mon, Jun 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a light impact cardio and strength class! Participants will practice a variety of exercises that work different muscle groups and build strength. No registration required.
Teen Open Crafternoon - Come & Work on Whatever Craft You Want!
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
TEENS!! Join us in the Main Library's Auditorium to either work on your own crafting project that needs attention, OR do a craft from leftover crafting items we have here! No registration required!
Chess Club
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Come play chess at the library! Whether you're a longtime chess player or just starting out, all are welcome.
Lady Killers Book Club
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
At Lady Killers, our stories always feature a woman. That woman tends to make bad decisions. Sometimes, that means murder. June Read: "How to Kill Your Family" by Bella Mackie
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a weekly story time featuring engaging stories, music and dancing, and themed crafts and activities. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Registration not required.
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Join other crafters on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm and bring whatever you want to work on. It's more fun than crafting alone!
Massillon Local History & Genealogy - "Roots Roundtable"
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Massillon Public Library - Duncan Room
Come & share your local and family history research struggles and successes at this informal discussion group.
Discovery Time Story Time
Thu, Jun 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
A 20 minute story time for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years followed by a short playtime.
Level Up! - Teen Game Night
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Lounge
Join us in the Teen Lounge to play a variety of video games on our Nintendo Switch. No registration required. Open to Teens grades 7-12.
Adult Writing Group - Writers of the Round Table - Meet & Learn to Write with Local Authors!
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join the Massillon Public Library's Writers of the Round Table group for discussions and to learn tricks of the trade with other like-minded authors.
Story Time
Fri, Jun 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
This story time features lively tales, rhymes and participatory activities. All ages are welcome, but the interest level may be from ages 2 to 5 years.
Summer Shuffle
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Dance the day away at the Massillon Public Library! Join us for an afternoon dance in our auditorium. This event is open to adults with developmental disabilities. Registration Required.
Massillon Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff Open House - Color Our World
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Main Library - Auditorium
Register and begin Summer Reading at our kickoff event.
Color Bingo - Color Bingo
Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
Are you ready for some fun?
The Dot - Storytime and Art Hour
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Auditorium
Kids up to Grade 6 are welcome to join us for this program inspired by "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds. Listen as we read "The Dot" and paint your own masterpieces. Registration required.
Loosey Goosey Book Club
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Tired of required reads? Don't think you can bring kids to a book discussion? Enjoy our new book club, where you can listen to reader recommendations while kids complete the provided activities.
Teen Craft Time - No-Sew Mini Pop-Tart Pillow
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Like pillows? Like Pop-Tarts? Join us for this free craft and make your very own mini Pop-Tart pillow!
Decorative Bee Hives
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
Who's ready for Summer?
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a weekly story time featuring engaging stories, music and dancing, and themed crafts and activities. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5. Registration not required.
Messy Art - Summer Reading Program
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
For kids up to those entering Grade 6! Make your way through art activities like the rainbow sensory station, splatter painting, and chalk art at your own pace. Wear clothes that you can get messy!
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Join other crafters on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm and bring whatever you want to work on. It's more fun than crafting alone!
Kids Create: Anything But a Paintbrush
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Let's paint with anything BUT a paintbrush! Explore different paint techniques using household objects. Dress for mess! Balloons, forks, feathers? We'll try it all!
Dave Ruins Art - Summer Reading Program
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Meet Dave of the popular "Dave Ruins Art!" He will share a demonstration of how he paints on existing artworks to add humor and fun with references to pop culture. Enjoy snacks and giveaways.
Discovery Time Story Time
Thu, Jun 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Main Library - Auditorium
A 20 minute story time for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years followed by a short playtime.
Copy a Painting - "Bouquet of Sunflowers" by Monet
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us to make your own version of Monet's "Sunflowers." Make your painting an exact copy or add your own spin- it's up to you! Registration required. All supplies provided.
Canva 101
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Learn how to use Canva to design posters, cards, and more!
Pinterest Program: Fairy Lights Lantern
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Enchant any room/patio with a DIY fairy lights lantern for the summer.
Story Time
Fri, Jun 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
This story time features lively tales, rhymes and participatory activities. All ages are welcome, but the interest level may be from ages 2 to 5 years.
Classic Film Friday
Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us the 2nd Friday of every month to enjoy a Classic Film. Everything from musicals to B&W noirs will be shown. Watch 2 ways! Noon showing with trivia! 3:00 PM showing will be the movie only.
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