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2023 NEA Big Read Massillon Kickoff
2023-04-01 13:00:00 2023-04-01 15:00:00 America/New_York 2023 NEA Big Read Massillon Kickoff Pick up your free copy of the 2023 NEA Big Read Massillon book selection, "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu! Bookmobile -

Saturday, April 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-01 13:00:00 2023-04-01 15:00:00 America/New_York 2023 NEA Big Read Massillon Kickoff Pick up your free copy of the 2023 NEA Big Read Massillon book selection, "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu! Bookmobile -

Pick up your free copy of the 2023 NEA Big Read Massillon book selection, "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu!

Stop by the Massillon Museum for the 2023 NEA Big Read Kickoff celebrating Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu and pick up your free copy of the book!


Massillon Public Library will be onsite with the Bookmobile. Enjoy receptions for the complementary exhibitions "Accessible Expressions Ohio" in the Aultman Health Foundation Gallery and "Finding Identity: Heritage as Inspiration" in the Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery and Flex Gallery. Exhibition remarks will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Gessner Hall.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | The Big Read |

TAGS: | Big Read |

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Upcoming events

Summer Reading Club Kick Off
Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Start your summer off by registering for the Summer Reading Club during our kick off event!
Listen @ the Library - In collaboration with the Canton Symphony Orchestra
Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
Come listen and EXPERIENCE a musical story or two with us!
Budding Bookworms Story Time
Wed, Jun 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
A story time featuring lively stories and participatory activities for children ages 2 to 5 years.
Listen @ the Library - In collaboration with the Canton Symphony Orchestra
Wed, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Come listen and EXPERIENCE a musical story or two with us!
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Bring your current project and spend time with other crafters.
Jam Night!
Wed, Jun 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Jam at the Massillon Public Library on the first Wednesday on the Month!
Discovery Time Storytime
Thu, Jun 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years old followed by a short playtime.
Code Club
Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Computer Coding Club from Fiero Code
Under the Stars: Outdoor Family Movie Night - Outdoor Family Movie Night
Fri, Jun 09, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie on our outdoor big screen!
Waste Canvas Tote Bag
Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Learn how to cross-stitch on clothing, bags, etc.
This event is full
MLHGS Picnic
Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Spring Hill
Join the Massillon Local History & Genealogy Society for their annual picnic.
Author Talks: Ke'Aunte Tynette - Self-Love & Writing
Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Learn how self-love impacts our writing, and how to do better for both yourself, and your writing. Create a book cover afterwards. Free refreshments and a book signing to follow.
Under the Sea Yoga
Mon, Jun 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a journey under the sea with ocean animal yoga!
Virtual Kids Create - Pipe Cleaner Ocean Animals
Tue, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Studio
In this recurring online series, our own Children’s Programmers create crafts and other fun projects on the second Tuesday of each month.
Listen @ the Library - In Collaboration with the Canton Symphony Orchestra
Wed, Jun 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Experience how music and literature fit together during this unique event!
Ocean Painting
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Art Activity
Listen @ the Library - In Collaboration with the Canton Symphony Orchestra
Wed, Jun 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
Experience how music and literature fit together during this unique event!
Book A Genealogist
Wed, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Join our Local History & Genealogy Specialist, Christine Bowman, between 1pm - 7pm for a free 90-minute one-on-one consultation. (Appointment required)
Format Your Novel with Google Docs
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Hands-on workshop
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Bring your current project and spend time with other crafters.
Teen Cake Wars
Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Creative competition for teens.
Discovery Time Storytime
Thu, Jun 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years old followed by a short playtime.
Library Bag Creation
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
A fun and practical craft for kids!
Code Club
Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Computer Coding Club from Fiero Code
Adult Writing Group
Fri, Jun 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Gallery
Write, Read, & Share with Other Creative Minds!
Sensory-Friendly Story Time
Sat, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a story time designed for children who enjoy structured activities and may need more sensory, social, or emotional support. We will use books, music, and movements to explore our world!
Anime Afternoon - Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
Sat, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Lounge
Come and watch a new anime every 3rd Saturday of the month in the Teen Lounge! Program is FREE!
All Together Now: Sunflower Seed Bombs
Mon, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Make one sunflower seed bomb to plant at home and one to be planted in the Community Garden at Springhill Historic Home in Massillon!
Vinyl Night
Mon, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Monthly Vinyl Club
Askren Book Club
Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
We will be discussing "The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb.
Meditation - Jyoti Meditation with Gwen Miller
Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Experience Jyoti Meditation With Gwen Miller.
Coral Connection
Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Enjoy a Summer Reading Club craft!
Adult Summer Reading Bingo
Wed, Jun 21, All day
Massillon Public Library - All Branches
Available the first day of Summer: June 21st through September 23rd.
Budding Bookworms Story Time
Wed, Jun 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
A story time featuring lively stories and participatory activities for children ages 2 to 5 years.
Attack of the Bookworms
Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
An interactive Story time presented by Dennis Regling that stimulates creative thinking, imagination, and reading comprehension skills.
LHG Workday Wednesday
Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Join us every third Wednesday of each month from 2 - 7 p.m. to research and socialize.
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Bring your current project and spend time with other crafters.
Teen Craft Time - DIY Element Jar Necklaces
Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the Auditorium for this free craft: DIY Element Jar Necklaces. No registration required. Open to all Teens going into grades 7-12.
Discovery Time Storytime
Thu, Jun 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years old followed by a short playtime.
Young Wonders - Featuring Lynette Reiner from the McKinley Museum
Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
Kids often wonder what they can do to help make the world a better place or make a difference in the world. Join us at the Belloni Branch to learn how a few special kids did just that .
Code Club
Thu, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Computer Coding Club from Fiero Code
Massillon Public Library Board Meeting
Thu, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
The Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting in the Main Library Auditorium.
On the Record
Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Massillon Museum - Gessner Hall
MPL's Vinyl Club partners with Massillon Museum and Erie Street Vinyl for a musical evening!
Mermaid Bash!
Fri, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Auditorium
Splish, Splash, and Dive on in for a Mermaid Bash!
Could You Survive the Titanic?
Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Interactive Titanic Program
"Last Saturday" Book Sale
Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Book Garage
For sale at bargain prices will be gently used hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, video games, and more for all ages!
Jellyfish Shells and Goldfish Ornaments - A Massillon Last Saturday Event
Sat, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Stop by the Main Library Auditorium between 12:00pm and 2:00pm for an ocean-themed open house!
Author Talks: Larry Eley - Meet & Learn to Write with Local Authors!
Sat, Jun 24, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
Meet & Learn to Write with Local Authors!
Page Turners Book Club
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us each fourth Monday to talk about books you just can't put down!
Budding Bookworms Story Time
Wed, Jun 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
A story time featuring lively stories and participatory activities for children ages 2 to 5 years.
Barnaby's Neighborhood
Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Enjoy this interactive program presented by Jennifer from the Wilderness Center!
U.F.O. Wednesdays - UnFinished Objects Craft Group
Wed, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Bring your current project and spend time with other crafters.
Teen Matinee - Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania
Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teen Lounge
Watch a recent movie release in our Teen Lounge. Free popcorn and drinks available!
Discovery Time Storytime
Thu, Jun 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years old followed by a short playtime.
Water Safety with Miss Sue
Thu, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
Learn how to be safe in and around the water.
Code Club
Thu, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Computer Coding Club from Fiero Code
World of Difference - I Love You With All of My Hearts
Fri, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Auditorium
Guest presenter Lindsay Bonilla, founder of World of Difference, Ltd., will share her book I Love You With All of My Hearts.
Adult Writing Group
Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Gallery
Write, Read, & Share with Other Creative Minds!
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