Start gathering your team, Trivia Night is Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night at the Library is unlike any other Trivia you’ve been a part of. Teams (max of six players) can visit the Library early (or place holds before Noon on the 26th) to check out up to five books for reference during play! This general theme trivia consists of four rounds, each with ten questions. Teams will want to arrive a few minutes early to get settled as play begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Bring snacks to share with your team and make it a fun evening out! Visit our website calendar and click on the event to register.
The Friends of the Library will host the annual Solon Area Garage Sales, Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Registration forms will be available on our website beginning Monday, April 8 and must be completed by Monday, May 20. New this year, garage sale registration is completed via online form, while payments must be dropped off at the Library. If you don’t have access to the form at home, we are happy to help you on a computer at the Library.
Library Events
Whether you consider yourself a skilled fiber artist, novice, or are looking to learn, you’ll enjoy KNIT-LIT, a fiber art themed book club. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Library’s community meeting room. Members typically bring their work-in-progress while chatting about the latest book. Visit the Library to pick up a copy of the April book, The Knitters Book of Yarn: the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn by Clara Parkes. All skill levels are invited – join us!
Our seasonal program for littles 0-24 months and their caregivers is Baby Time. Baby Time will take place Tuesday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in April. Join us as we share nursery rhymes, sing songs, read books, and enjoy free play with age-appropriate toys. Older siblings are always welcome, we look forward to sharing this bonding time with you and your littles.
Make your own Lotus Lantern and learn about the Lantern Festival at our Lotus Lanterns program on Thursday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m. This program is for teens and adults (6th grade and up), registration is required as materials are limited. The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) will teach participants step-by-step how to make a lotus flower lantern using colored paper and a pre-made wireframe via live stream. There will be a presentation about the lotus and the lantern festival in Korea, and a short documentary on Korea at the end of the program. Register on our website calendar by clicking on the program, or at the Library.
Our final Fun For All Night program of the season will be Saturday, April 13. Join us at the Solon Community Center for gym games at 6:00 p.m. and in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. for the movie Wish [PG] and popcorn. This program is fun for all and brought to you in partnership with Solon Recreation.
Library Access
Regular Library hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Don’t forget, the digital library is always available! Find an eBook, eAudiobook, magazines and more with Bridges, or with the Libby app on your favorite smart device. You can even stream classic films, discover new favorites, and more with Kanopy on your favorite smart device.
Everyone is welcome at the Library and our programs. Please contact us with access needs.
What’s New?
There’s a new movie for every viewer! We have several of the big titles from award season, long awaited documentaries, and family friendly movies.
Anyone But You. Despite having an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s initial attraction quickly turns sour. When they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, the pair pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances. [R]
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction. [PG-13]
Ferrari. During the summer of 1957, bankruptcy looms over the company that Enzo Ferrari and his wife had built ten years earlier. He decides to roll the dice and wager it all on the iconic Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1000-mile race across Italy. [R]
Planet Earth III. Sir David Attenborough embarks on a journey to the far reaches of the planet Earth as he documents some of the world’s most amazing species. Along the way, he tells extraordinary stories that reveal the marvels of nature in its many forms. Using lightweight drones, high-speed cameras, remotely operated deep-sea submersibles and other new technologies, the show travels to unseen landscapes all across the globe and considers how the natural world has reached a critical juncture in its long history.
Award Show Nominees:
The Color Purple (2023), The Holdovers, Oppenheimer, and Poor Things.
Browse the wide selection during your next visit or place a hold today.
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