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Middler Book Club

2026-11-09 16:00:00 2026-11-09 17:00:00 America/New_York Middler Book Club Read along and listen to the first few chapters of "Before the ever after" by Jacqueline Woodson while snacking on popcorn! Like the book? Check it out. For grades 4-8. Odom Boulevard Branch Library - Conference Room

Monday, November 09
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Read along and listen to the first few chapters of "Before the ever after" by Jacqueline Woodson while snacking on popcorn! Like the book? Check it out. For grades 4-8.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.434.8726.

The book will be available at the event; you do not need to read ahead.

"Before the Ever After" by Jacqueline Woodson

What it is: a story in verse about ZJ, whose dad is a famous football player with a life that seems like a fairy tale. But ZJ knows what's behind the perfect image: too many head injuries have damaged his dad's brain, and their whole family is changing because of it. Why you might like it: This emotional story hits hard, taking an honest look at one boy trying to make it through confusion and sadness with help from his loved ones. (Ages 10-13.) -NoveList Plus

AGE GROUP: | Tween | School Age (Grades 3-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

Odom Boulevard Branch Library

odom@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.434.8726
Branch manager
Jessica Ross

Hours
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Mon, Oct 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 Closed

About the branch

Local artist Woodrow Nash created two murals for the Odom Boulevard Branch Library, celebrating the lives and ideas of African-American leaders and pioneers—Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Helen Arnold, Ed Davis, Shirla McClain, Martin Chapman, Horace Stewart, and Vernon Odom. Odom Boulevard Branch Library's extensive collection of African-American fiction, non-fiction, gospel music, and more also celebrates the contribution of African-American writers and artists. Additionally, the shelves of the branch contain a large collection of religious and spiritual titles, and the best of contemporary fiction and non-fiction genres.

Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a destination place for the community. Computers and computer classes, WiFi printing, scanning, copying, and faxing are services important to all, including emerging entrepreneurs and returning students. Programming affords customers of all ages an opportunity to learn through exploration in community with others. Odom Boulevard Branch Library is a one-stop spot for the educational and entertainment interests of all of its neighbors. Look for Odom staff out and about in the community—at schools, at community centers, at community organization meetings—visit us at the branch today.

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