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The Second Annual Books & Dragons

Books & Dragons 2024

2024-11-16 10:00:00 2024-11-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Books & Dragons 2024 Books and Dragons returns! Join us for our family-friendly, fantasy-themed special event for all ages and experience levels. Cuyahoga Falls Library -

Saturday, November 16
10:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 10:00:00 2024-11-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Books & Dragons 2024 Books and Dragons returns! Join us for our family-friendly, fantasy-themed special event for all ages and experience levels. Cuyahoga Falls Library -

Books and Dragons returns! Join us for our family-friendly, fantasy-themed special event for all ages and experience levels.

Come one, come all to the second annual Books & Dragons: a special event celebrating all things fantasy, tabletop role-playing games, and, of course, books! Adult, teen, and child adventurers of all ages and experience levels are welcome to don their best costume and join the fun.  

Last year, over 230 visitors joined us on a quest through the library to defeat the dragon. Join us this year and quest through the library on an immersive journey featuring a scavenger hunt of table-top role-playing inspired encounters.

Thank you to Mr. Fun's for helping to supply our library staff with fabulous frocks!

✨ What to Expect ✨

After you arrive, you and your adventuring party (aka your friends/family) will receive a map, choose from our pre-made characters, and journey through the stacks to find various Dungeons & Dragons-inspired encounters. Your party will roll the dice to best villains and find “magic” items in order to break the witch’s spell on your group. 

No pre-registration is required to attend, but some activities and presentations may require you to pick up a free ticket on the day of the event. When you arrive, visit the Books & Dragons Information Table on the library’s lower level to request tickets and start your quest! 

 

📅 Schedule of Events

Events in PURPLE* require a free ticket. Pick up your tickets on at the Books & Dragons Information Table on the day of the event.

🪄 Scheduled Presentations & Events: 🪄

🧌 Mythological Monsters and Creepy Cryptids - Brian Parsons will discuss various strange animals found in modern culture in stories and games from around the world and here in Ohio. Sutliff Room | 10:30

📔 Escape the Wizard’s Study - Figure out the clues to escape this magical room! 6-8 people per time slot. Chambers Room | 10:30, 12:15, and 2.

🧙‍♂️ 3D Printing Class - Design your own D&D miniature! Computer Lab | 11:30 and 1.

🪴 Fairy Terrariums - Create a miniature world of whimsy with Bryce Pulley, Public Utilities and Community Outreach Coordinator Graefe Room | 11:30 and 1.

🎲 D&D Games - Enjoy a one-shot D&D adventure. Sutliff Room | 12, 1:30, and 3.


 🔮 All-Day Activities (While Supplies Last): 🔮

🗺️ Encounters (Whole Library)
- Traverse the library with your questing party on a scavenger hunt to help us lift the curse that has been put on the whimsical woodland. 

🧟‍♀️ Finest Frock Costume Contest - Visit the registration table before 3 p.m. We'll take your picture and upload it to our Facebook page for some community voting. May the best costume win!

🚪 Fairy Doors (Children's Room) - Decorate a wooden fairy door.

🏡 Fairy Houses (MakerSpace) - Sew a felt fairy house. 

💫 Fairy Ornament (MakerSpace) - Assemble a Cricut-designed papercraft.

🛍️ Vendors (Upper Level near Study Rooms) - Underhill's Games, Natural Wonders Shop - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Jenks Building, Cuyahoga Falls CFCS Visual Art Booster & CFHS National Art Honor Society and Art Club & Mr. Fun's Costumes & Magic Emporium!

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
These activities are all available while supplies last.
- Encounters (Whole Library)
- Vendors (Study Room Area)
- Fairy Doors (Children’s Room)
- Drop-In Crafts (MakerSpace)
10:30 a.m. - Speaker Brian Parsons | Mythological Monsters & Creepy Cryptids (Sutliff Room)
- Escape Room (Chambers Room)*
11:30 a.m. - 3D Printing Class (Computer Lab)*
- Fairy Terrariums (Graefe Room)*
12 p.m. - D&D Game (Sutliff Room)*
12:15 p.m. - Escape Room (Chambers Room)*
1 p.m. - 3D Printing Class (Computer Lab)*
- Fairy Terrariums (Graefe)*
1:30 p.m. - D&D Game (Sutliff Room)*
2 p.m. - Escape Room (Chambers Room)*
3 p.m. - D&D Game (Sutliff Room)*

Cuyahoga Falls Library

Phone: 330-928-2117

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM

We're closed Friday July 04 due to Closed
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Cuyahoga Falls Library connects people with the world of ideas, information, and imagination. Serving the community since 1912.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
In the Community
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Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Volunteer at the library and earn some volunteer hours!

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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This event is full

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Learn the history and cultural background of this amazing art form!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County. Job Seekers, find help with your job search, resumes, and training opportunities. Employers, learn all about OMJ's recruitment services.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Learn how to reduce eyestrain and improve focus and spatial awareness through breathing and eye exercises!

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
Read books at your own pace and converse with your community.

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Chat about your favorite anime and manga with friends!

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for storytime and playtime for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months and their caregivers!

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Bring your crochet projects and enjoy an hour of crochet and community!

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
LEGO at the library!

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Children ages 4-6 can explore the elements of music while singing, dancing, and playing instruments together in Pre-K Music & Movement!

Fri, Jul 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - MakerSpace
Join us for an accessible art activity!

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
In the Community
Songs and stories at Lions Park! (Storytime will be moved to the library if rainy conditions are predicted.)

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Vineyard Church
Join us for a special family storytime from Cuyahoga Falls Library and Project Learn, at Community Vineyard Church, 2543 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls.

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Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County. Job Seekers, find help with your job search, resumes, and training opportunities. Employers, learn all about OMJ's recruitment services.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Computer Lab
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Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Children who have completed grades K-2 will explore various art forms and be inspired to unleash their imaginations while creating their own original pieces.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
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Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - MakerSpace
Design your very own mug!
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Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Learn how to support your local neighborhood bees (and other insects) by making them a home!

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for storytime and playtime for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months and their caregivers!

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
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Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Create your own story and dive into a world of magic when you participate in our monthly Teen D&D campaign.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Families are invited to expand their culinary skills with Chef Danni of SIPSAVORSOUL in Akron.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us to meet and compete against fellow crossword enthusiasts!

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join Colorina, our most colorful librarian, for family stories, games, snacks, and crafts centered around the color of the week.

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room,Virtual Room
Join us for a relaxing art activity in-person at the library or virtually from your home!
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
In the Community
Songs and stories in the park!

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Enjoy a rockin’ performance by award-winning local children’s musician Mr. Jeff!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Vineyard Church
Join us for a special family storytime from Cuyahoga Falls Library and Project Learn, at Community Vineyard Church, 2543 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls.

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join local author and historian Sharon Moreland Myers to learn about her newest book, “Haunted Summit County.”  

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County. Job Seekers, find help with your job search, resumes, and training opportunities. Employers, learn all about OMJ's recruitment services.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Discover powerful tools to take control of chronic pain in just two fun, science-backed hours with Stanford’s Empowered Relief program. Feel better, sleep better—live better!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
Read books at your own pace and converse with your community.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Children who have completed grades 3–5 will explore various art mediums and artistic styles and be inspired to use their creativity while coming up with their own original pieces.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Enjoy some friendly competition and play chess with friends.

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle
Register

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for storytime and playtime for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months and their caregivers!

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Bring your crochet projects and enjoy an hour of crochet and community!

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
LEGO at the library!

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Learn about the Akron Symphony Orchestra in a Q&A with their Executive Director!

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Come experience the world of art exploration in this fun and interactive program designed for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers.

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Create your own story and dive into a world of magic when you participate in our monthly Teen D&D campaign.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Enter the world of fantasy as we play the card game Magic.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - MakerSpace
Join us for an introductory demonstration of our MakerSpace equipment!

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - MakerSpace
Learn the basics of sewing by completing a simple project with us!
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Vineyard Church
Join us for a special family storytime from Cuyahoga Falls Library and Project Learn, at Community Vineyard Church, 2543 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls.

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Looking to meet other local writers and get feedback on your work?

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County. Job Seekers, find help with your job search, resumes, and training opportunities. Employers, learn all about OMJ's recruitment services.

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Learn about the biggest scams of 2024 and how to avoid them!

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Learn the basics of Paper Quilling to create a decorative photo frame!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for storytime and playtime for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months and their caregivers!

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Register

Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Fri, Aug 01, All day
Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Cancelled
Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Join us for a bi-weekly walking group for all ages.

Fri, Aug 01, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Is your child interested in 3D printing or learning CAD design? This is the class for them!
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Stop by the library's upper level the first Monday of the month to connect with a case manager from Summit County Job and Family Services.

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Enjoy a yoga class for all levels taught by instructors from HARVEST Yoga + Wellness Studio.
This event is full

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library's 3rd Street Parking Lot
Log those last Milestones, pick up your prizes, then celebrate at the library with an extravaganza of messy art!

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Participate in the discussion on this month’s book, "The Library at Mount Char” by Scott Hawkins.