Massillon Public Library

Y on the Fly - Senior Fitness Series

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.

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

Massillon Local History & Genealogy - "Roots Roundtable"

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.

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

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!

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.

Massillon Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff Open House - Color Our World

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.

Mon, Jun 09, All day

Main Library - Auditorium

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?

This event is full

Messy Art - Summer Reading Program

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.

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!

Kids Create: Anything But a Paintbrush

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!

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 - Auditorium

Enchant any room/patio with a DIY fairy lights lantern for the summer.

This event is full

Kids Create: Anything But a Paintbrush

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.

Plant Swap

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library

Calling all plant lovers...

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Outside side garden - Garden

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!

Patriotic Diamond Painting - Diamond Painting

Sat, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library

6 X 6 diamond painting picture

This event is full

"Reminiscing in Massillon" Collectors Expo

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Step into the past with local history collectors as they showcase their unique and treasured artifacts!

Cancelled

D&D Club

Sat, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library

Come join the Massillon Public Library D&D group! Whether you are a beginner or D&D veteran, adventure awaits for you!

Rolling Ball Art - Summer Reading Program

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library

Decorate a ping-pong ball with paint to make a mini glowing lantern and use marbles to create abstract art! All supplies provided. For kids and teens entering Grades 3 and up.

Vinyl Night

Mon, Jun 16, 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 - "The Last Animal" by Ramona Ausubel

Tue, Jun 17, 9:00am - 10:00am

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library

Join us for our morning book club as we discuss "The Last Animal" by Ramona Ausubel. Enjoy coffee and a snack along with a friendly, casual discussion.

Belloni Preschool Story Time - Summer Series

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library

Bring your preschooler in for some summer stories and songs

Crafting Collective - Tote Bags

Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

Main Library - Auditorium

This craft program is open to adults with developmental disabilities. In June, we will be using fabric markers to decorate tote bags. Registration required.

Library Karaoke

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join us for this Karaoke Session! Grab your friends and sing all your favorite songs! Song requests must be PG-13 and under. Registration not required. Ages 16+ recommended.

Meditation

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Duncan Room

Join Gwen Miller as she teaches meditation techniques and strategies in our historic Duncan Room.

Australian Art & Animals - Summer Reading Program

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library

Learn about Australia, its wildlife and the art of its native Aboriginal people. Visit the stations to make your own Aboriginal dot painting and a platypus, experience our sensory table, and more.

Color Your World with Heritage - Exploring Lineage Societies

Wed, Jun 18, 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!

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Massillon Public Library - Duncan Room

Interested in joining a lineage society but not sure where to start? This workshop will guide you through the process.

LHG Workday Wednesday

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

Teen Cake Wars

Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Just in time for Summer Reading! Can you decorate a cake based on a secret theme?

Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am

Color Your World with Heritage - Exploring Lineage Societies

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Massillon Public Library - Duncan Room

Interested in joining a lineage society but not sure where to start? This workshop will guide you through the process.

Cancelled

3rd Thursday Anime - Blue Lock

Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library

Come and watch a new anime every 3rd Thursday of the month in the Teen Lounge! Program is FREE! Arrive when you can!

Adult Writing Group - Writers of the Round Table - Meet & Learn to Write with Local Authors!

Fri, Jun 20, 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.

Hedgehog Folded Book Art - Summer Reading Program

Fri, Jun 20, 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.

Candy Land

Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library

Come explore various activities as you make your way through our Candy Land landscape.

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library

Repurpose an old book into a cute and funny hedgehog! All supplies provided. For kids and teens entering Grades 3 and up.

Page Turners

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Join us for our monthly book discussion! Make new friends and discuss our featured read. June Read: "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" by Kim Richardson. Registration not required.

4th Monday Trivia - (See below for July-August trivia subjects)

Mon, Jun 23, 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!

Belloni Preschool Story Time - Summer Series

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library

Bring your preschooler in for some summer stories and songs

Animal Adventures with Stark Parks - Fun with Stark Parks Animal Ambassadors

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library

Stark Parks will share a few of their animal ambassadors, the stories of their rescues, and how they would have lived in the wild.

Titanic! - Summer Reading Program

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library

Mandy Altimus Stahl of the Massillon Museum presents Titanic, explaining the ship's significance & providing a demonstration with a sinking Titanic bath toy. For kids up to those entering Grade 6.

Teen Escape Room - Stop the Art Heist! (Time Slot #1)

Wed, Jun 25, 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!

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Can you prevent the art thieves from making off with priceless works of art? Work together in a group to Stop the Art Heist!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Escape Room - Stop the Art Heist! (Time Slot #2)

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Can you prevent the art thieves from making off with priceless works of art? Work together in a group to Stop the Art Heist!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Escape Room - Stop the Art Heist! (Time Slot #3)

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Can you prevent the art thieves from making off with priceless works of art? Work together in a group to Stop the Art Heist!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am

Discovery Time Story Time

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Black lights + glow sticks + bubbles + music = Glow Dance Party! Groove to the hits under colorful strobe lights. K to 6th grade rock out from 1 to 2 and Preschoolers jam from 3-4 PM.

Create Your Own Story

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library

Bring your ideas and let's turn them into something wonderful!

Preschool Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Auditorium

Black lights + glow sticks + bubbles + music = Glow Dance Party! Groove to the hits under colorful strobe lights. K to 6th grade rock out from 1 to 2 and Preschoolers jam from 3-4 PM.

Teen Cupcake Wars - Summer Reading Program

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library

Creative competition for Grades 6-12. Participants will have 30 minutes to decorate a cupcake based on a surprise Summer Reading Club theme. Registration required. All supplies provided.

Music & Movement in the Library!

Fri, Jun 27, 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.