Monday, April 1 --- 6:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library Meeting - New members always welcome!
Tuesday, April 2 --- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Crocheters & Knitters Group - All skill levels invited.
Wednesday, April 3 --- 6:30 p.m.
Lillian Beane Community Center - 1711 16th St SE
Genealogical Society Meeting - Featuring Dr. Elton Lehman, who will talk about his years providing medical care to Amish communities.330-832-9831 ext. 337
Friday, April 5 --- 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
“Essential Building Blocks of Couponing” - Experienced couponer Deanna Billman will teach her highly successful method of couponing. Registration required. 330-832-9831 ext. 312
Monday, April 8 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Computer Class - Mouse Basics - Classes are free. Registration is required. 330-832-9831 ext. 327
Monday, April 8 --- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Writers' Group - 330-832-9831 ext. 311
Monday, April 8 --- 11:59 p.m.
Annual Poetry Contest DEADLINE
Enter online: www.massillonlibrary.org/poetry
Poems will be judged by Duane Matthew Dodson, local poet and faculty member at Stark State College of Technology.
Tuesday, April 9 --- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paws To Read - Children are invited to read to trained therapy dogs. No registration required.
Tuesday, April 9 --- 6:30 p.m.
Jr. Friends Meeting - Open to teens in Grades 7-12. 330-832-9831 ext. 321
Thursday, April 11 --- 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ready To Read Workshop Series - Learn what to read to children to help them develop essential literacy skills. Registration required. 330.832.5037
Monday, April 15 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Computer Class - Computer Basics - Classes are free. Registration is required. 330-832-9831 ext. 327
Monday, April 15 --- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pinterest Craft Series - Sea Glass Vases - Join us as we try our hand at popular crafts being shared on
Pinterest! Limited to 12 participants. Registration required. 330-832-9831, ext. 312
Tuesday, April 16 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night - Auditorium doors open at 5:15 p.m. Limited seating offered on a
first-come, first-served basis. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, April 18 --- 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Stories with the Mayor - Registration required. 330.832.5037 This is part of the Ready To Read Workshop series.
Thursday, April 18 --- 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lions Lincoln Theater - 156 Lincoln Way E
“To Kill a Mockingbird” Book Discussion & Film - Enjoy an in-depth discussion of the book, and a free screening of the film, with a Q&A to follow. This is a Big Read event.
Saturday, April 20 --- 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Super Saturday - Soap Making for Kids - Children in K-6th grades are invited to learn how to make, cool,
melt, and pour soap in different shapes, colors, and scents, using simple ingredients easily found in craft stores. Registration required. 330-832-5037
Monday, April 22
Monday Book Discussion Group
“Claude & Camille” by Stephanie Cowell
An afternoon book discussion will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the library auditorium. An evening discussion about the same book will be held in the Second Floor Meeting room at 6:00 p.m. No registration is required.
Tuesday, April 23 --- 6:30 p.m.
Poetry Read-In - Winners of the library's annual poetry contest will be given the opportunity to read their poems and will be awarded their prizes. More information: www.massillonlibrary.org/poetry
Tuesday, April 23 --- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Massillon Senior Center - 39 Lincoln Way West
Jazz Concert - The first half of the concert will consist of traditional New Orleans jazz featuring trumpet, clarinet, trombone, drums, bass, piano, ukulele, banjo and a vocalist. The second half is open to musicians,
young and old, who want to sit in and jam with the band.
Wednesday, April 24 --- 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Beauty & Skin Care - Have make-up applied by a professional and learn about skin care and
Spring color trends. Limited to 12 adults aged 18 and over. Registration required. 330-832-9831 ext. 312
Thursday, April 25 --- 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ready To Read Workshop Series - Learn what to read to children to help them develop essential literacy skills. Registration required. 330.832.5037
Thursday, April 25 --- 4:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting - The public is invited to attend Board meetings.
Friday, April 26 --- 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Brunch & Book Talk - Join a librarian for a “To Kill a Mockingbird” book discussion and continental breakfast. This is a Big Read event.
Saturday, April 27 --- 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Special Needs Night - Families with members who have special needs or developmental disabilities are invited to visit the library after hours for a sensory story time and access to library materials and services (WiFi, etc.) in a no-stress environment. Call 330-832-5037 for more information or to register for the story.
Monday, April 29 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Computer Class - Windows Basics - Classes are free. Registration is required. 330-832-9831 ext. 327
Tuesday, April 30 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Teen Video Game Night - Open to teens in Grades 7-12. For more information, contact Emily Hiser at 330-832-9831 ext. 321
Wednesday, May 1 --- 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
“Hey Boo” Screening & Book Talk - “Hey Boo” tells the untold story of how the great American novel, “To
Kill a Mockingbird,” came to be. This is a Big Read event.
Wednesday, May 1 --- 6:30 p.m.
Lillian Beane Community Center - 1711 16th St SE
Genealogical Society Meeting - 330-832-9831 ext. 337
Thursday, May 2 --- 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ready To Read Workshop Series - Learn what to read to children to help them develop essential literacy skills. Registration required. 330.832.5037
Saturday, May 4 --- 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Meet the Sneetches - K-6th graders and their families will have the chance to explore the theme of prejudice found in “To Kill a Mockingbird” in an age-appropriate, interactive way. Registration required. This is a Big Read event.
Monday, May 6 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Computer Class - Files & Folders - Classes are free. Registration is required. 330-832-9831 ext. 327
Monday, May 6 --- 6:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library Meeting - New members always welcome!
Tuesday, May 7 --- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Crocheters & Knitters Group - All skill levels invited.
Tuesday, May 7 --- 6:30 p.m.
Hot List Book Club - Registration required. 330-832-9831 ext. 312
Wednesday, May 8 --- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pinterest Craft Series - Victorian hair combs - Join us as we try our hand at popular crafts being shared on Pinterest! Limited to 12 participants. Registration required. 330-832-9831, ext. 312
Thursday, May 9 --- 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ready To Read Workshop Series - Learn what to read to children to help them develop essential literacy skills. Registration required. 330.832.5037
Saturday, May 11 --- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Graphic Novel & Anime Club - Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Those under 18 must have a permission
form filled out and turned in before attending a meeting. 330-832-9831 ext. 321
Saturday, May 11 --- 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Angels - Must register in advance by calling 330-832-9831 ext. 312.
Monday, May 13 --- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Writers' Group - 330-832-9831 ext. 311
Monday, May 13 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Computer Class - Introduction to the Internet - Classes are free. Registration is required.
330-832-9831 ext. 327
Tuesday, May 14 --- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Paws To Read - Children are invited to read to trained therapy dogs. No registration required.
Tuesday, May 14 --- 6:30 p.m.
Jr. Friends Meeting - Open to teens in Grades 7-12. 330-832-9831 ext. 321
Monday, May 20
Monday Book Discussion Group
“Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua
An afternoon book discussion will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the library auditorium. An evening discussion about the same book will be held in the Second Floor Meeting room at 6:00 p.m. No registration is required.
Thursday, May 23 --- 4:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting - The public is invited to attend Board meetings.
Monday, May 27
CLOSED - All Locations - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 --- 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Massillon Senior Center - 39 Lincoln Way West
Jazz Concert - The first half of the concert will consist of traditional New Orleans jazz featuring trumpet, clarinet, trombone, drums, bass, piano, ukulele, banjo and a vocalist. The second half is open to musicians,
young and old, who want to sit in and jam with the band.
Monday, June 3 --- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Summer Reading Club Kick-Off - Stop in any time to sign up & do fun activities & crafts!
Monday, June 3 --- 6:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library Meeting - New members always welcome! 330-832-9831 ext. 301
Tuesday, June 4 --- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Crocheters & Knitters Group - All skill levels invited.
Tuesday, June 4 --- 6:30 p.m.
Historical Fiction Book Club
“Follow the River” by James Alexander Thom. Registration required. 330-832-9831 ext. 312
Wednesday, June 5 --- 10:00 a.m.
Director's Nonfiction Discussion Group
"Under the Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer.
Registration required. 330-832-9831 ext. 312
Wednesday, June 5 --- 6:30 p.m.
Lillian Beane Community Center - 1711 16th St SE
Genealogical Society Meeting - 330-832-9831 ext. 337
Saturday, June 8 --- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Graphic Novel & Anime Club - Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Those under 18 must have a permission
form filled out and turned in before attending a meeting. 330-832-9831 ext. 321
A new session of Story Times begins on June 10!
See www.massillonlibrary.org/StoryTime for more information.
Monday, June 10 --- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Writers' Group - 330-832-9831 ext. 311
Tuesday, June 11 --- 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Goin' Buggy - Get up close and personal with hissing cockroaches! Presented by Dale Gallucci, Science and Math on the Move (SAMM) Coordinator. Registrationrequired. 330-832-5037
Tuesday, June 11 --- 6:30 p.m.
Jr. Friends Meeting - Open to teens in Grades 7-12. 330-832-9831 ext. 321
Wednesday, June 12
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. AND 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
We “Dig” T-Shirt Stenciling! - Presented by Rochelle Kramer. No registration required. Children must bring their own white or light colored t-shirt.
Tuesday, June 18 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night - Auditorium doors open at 5:15 p.m. Limited seating offered on a
first-come, first-served basis. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, June 21 --- 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
It Starts With a Seed - See what happens after a seed is planted underground, "eat" a plant,
and plant a flower to take home so you can dig in your own yard. Presented by Carol Rippel, Stark County Master Gardener. For grades K-6. Registration required.330-832-5037
Monday, June 24
Monday Book Discussion Group
“Destiny of the Republic” by Candice Millard
An afternoon book discussion will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the library auditorium. An evening discussion about the same book will be held in the Second Floor Meeting room at 6:00 p.m. No registration is required.
Tuesday, June 25 --- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Teen Video Game Night - Open to teens in Grades 7-12. For more information, contact Emily Hiser at 330-832-9831 ext. 321.
Tuesday, June 25 --- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pinterest Craft Series - Garden Lanterns - Join us as we try our hand at popular crafts being shared on Pinterest! Limited to 12 participants. Registration required. 330-832-9831, ext. 312
Tuesday, June 25 --- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Massillon Senior Center - 39 Lincoln Way West
Jazz Concert - The first half of the concert will consist of traditional New Orleans jazz featuring trumpet, clarinet, trombone, drums, bass, piano, ukulele, banjo and a vocalist. The second half is open to musicians, young and old, who want to sit in and jam with the band.
Thursday, June 27 --- 4:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting - The public is invited to attend Board meetings.
Friday, June 28 --- 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fascinating Fossils - Explore fossils through fun activities. Presented by staff of The Massillon Museum. Registration required. 330-832-5037
