Ready Player One
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Teens and adults spent a fun day during Spring Break playing retro videogames on vintage systems like the original Nintendo, SEGA Genesis and N64, and simulations of arcade games such as Joust and Galaga, which tied in to the 1980's theme of the book and movie Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. We also demonstrated a MergeCube and ONN augmented reality headset. Players competed in our QR code scavenger hunt for the chance to win an autographed copy of the book; we also gave away RPO merchandise prizes, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
March 28 2018
Japanese Culture at Anime Club
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We had a special guest from Japan, the Japan Outreach Coordinator from Kent State University Mr. Haru Osugi, teach our Anime Club members how to wear ceremonial Japanese clothing and conduct a tea ceremony.
March 10 2018
Chocolate Fest 2018
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Teens made chocolate suckers to take home; played chocolate trivia games on Kahoot; sampled chocolate from around the world; and dipped fruit and pretzels and pound cake into delicious chocolate fondue for some post-Valentine's Day fun.
February 21 2018
Harry Potter Book Night 2018
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Over 300 Muggles, witches and wizards of all ages enjoyed a variety of activities themed around the world of J.K. Rowling--from art and crafts to green screen "magic portraits" to live Fantastic Beasts" and more!
February 1 2018
Touch a Truck 2017
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Children and their parents flocked to the library to experience a fire truck, police car, animal adoption mobile, mail truck, moving van, and various street service trucks--all up close and personal. There was also balloon twisting, face painting, art from the Cleveland Museum of Art's mobile van, and the Library Foundation's Mum Sale.
September 16 2017
Doctor Who Party 2017
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Teens in grades 7-12 celebrated their favorite show with a Perler Bead craft, games, and door prizes, and signed a big farewell card to the 12th Doctor, Peter Capaldi.
September 12 2017
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