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Toddler Storytime Tuesdays @11:00 AM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

 

Caregivers and their little ones  from 19-35 months.

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for caregivers and their little ones.

Tuesdays Janurary 19 thru February 23rd, 2010

Baby & Me Storytime Tuesdays @ 6;45 pm

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

 

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is not required.Tuesdays January 19- February 23rd.

Play Date @ Your Library Tuesdays 10:30-Noon

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Caregivers and children from birth to five not yet in Kindergarten. Host your PLAY DATE at the Orange Library! Tuesdays, January 19-February 23 10:30-Noon

Knitting Basics

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Berea Branch: large meeting room

Choosing to Participate: Interactive Genealogy Display

Display runs 1/15 thru 2/27 during library hours

North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting

One of the ways to participate in our community is to learn about our family history.  The North Olmsted Branch will feature an interactive display on genealogy.  Complete your pedigree chart, family group sheet and learn how to conduct an oral history interview.  View Oprah Winfrey's journey to discover her family history and learn more about local North Olmsted residents.  No registration necessary.

GED Orientation

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

Study for the GED with our free GED classes! This mandatory orientation will allow you to attend classes at either the Maple Heights, Garfield Heights, Warrensville, or Southeast (Bedford) library.

GED Class Orientation/Registration

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Brooklyn Branch

GED Classes

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Brooklyn Branch

Winter Toddler Storytime 9:30 AM Tuesdays

Tuesdays, January 19 through February 23, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from Tuesdays January 19 through February 23, 2010. Registration not required.

 

 

Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesday 9:45 AM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:45 AM through Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:59 PM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children aged 19 – 35 months and their caregivers.   This program is offered Tuesdays from January 19th  through February 23rd.

No registration required.  Come and join us!

10:00 AM Winter Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesdays at 10 AM from 1/19-2/23

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from January 19 thru February 23. No registration is required.

Winter Baby & Me 10 AM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Tuesdays, January 19th - February 23rd/10:00 AM

Come and join us! No registration required!

Baby and Me 10:00 AM

Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 10:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers on Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 10:00 AM.

No Registration Required - Please come when you can.

 

10:00 AM Tuesday Winter Toddler Storytime

Tuesday 10 AM 2/9

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from Jan. 19 through Feb. 23.

No registration required.

Winter Baby & Me

Tuesdays 2/9-2/23 @ 10:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth through 18 months and their caregivers. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!
Program runs Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. from January 19 through February 23.

Winter Baby and Me

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM

Berea Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Programs run from January 19 through February 23.

Come and join us! No registration required!

Little Kids Mornings at the Mansion

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Birth through preschool-stories , fingerplays and a group craft time.  Stop in for stories for your age group and/or crafts for all.  Click on the program name for more details.

Tales 4 Tots Storytime Tuesdays 10AM Birth-35 months

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

 Caregivers and children birth to 35 months are welcome to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fignerplays and books. Tuesdays January 19-February 23 at 10:00 a.m.  Registration is not required.

 

Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesdays 10:00 AM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Toddler Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 9th / 10:00am

Warrensville Branch: Children's Room

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for 1 to 3 year olds and their caregivers.  No registration necessary, just come and join in the fun!

Winter Preschool Storytime for 3-5-Year-Olds

Tuesdays, January 19th-February 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5-year-olds not yet in Kindergarten.  This group meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., starting on January 19th, and ending on February 23rd.  No registration is required -- just drop in for storytime fun!

Winter Tuesday Morning Movers

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Bay Village Branch: Storyroom

For children ages 1 - 3 years with their caregiver on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM from January 19 - February 23.

Powerpoint Essentials 2007 10 AM-12 PM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Saturday, January 09, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech learning center

Powerpoint Essentials 2007 Tuesday February 9th 10 AM-12 PM

Geared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows.  Create a simple presentation and learn how to use this program to produce effective printed materials.  Prerequisite:  Word Basics or some experience using MS Word.  Registration begins January 9th.  Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.

Winter Baby and Me 10:30 AM

Tuesdays, February 9th through February 23rd at 10:30 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Babies from Birth - 18 months and their caregiver

A special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Winter Preschool Storytime Tuesday 10:30 AM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:30 AM through Monday, February 09, 2009 11:59 PM

North Royalton Branch: Storytime Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children aged 3 to 5 years who are not yet in Kindergarten and their caregivers.   This program is offered Tuesdays from January 19th through February 23rd.

No registration required.   Come and join us!

10:30 AM Tuesday Winter Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, weekly, from 1/19 through 2/23

Solon Branch: Story/craft Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from 1/ 19 through 2/23. No registration needed, just join us!

Beachwood Community Center Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:30 AM

Beachwood Branch

Girl With the Dragon Tattoo  by Stieg Larsson

Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesday 11 AM

Tuesdays 2/9-2/23 @ 11:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  No registration is necessary!  Come and join us!

Program runs Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. from January 19 through February 23.

 

Winter Baby & Me 11 AM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Tuesdays, January 19th - February 23rd/11:00 AM

Come and join us! No registration required!

 

Winter Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM Tuesdays

Tuesdays, January 19 through February 23, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room

 Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months please join us as we share books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays from January 19 through February 23, 2010. Registration not required.

11:00 AM Winter Toddler Tuesday Storytime

Tuesdays at 11 AM from 1/19-2/23

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from January 19 thru February 23. No registration is required.

 

Preschool Storytime Winter Tuesday

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 3,4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required.

Toddler 11:15 AM

Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 11:15 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime Room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers on Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 11:15 AM. Click on program name for details.

No Registration needed - Please come when you can.

Winter Preschool Storytime Age 3 Tuesdays 11:30 AM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 year olds with a parent/caregiver from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

11:30 AM Tuesday Winter Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays at 11:30 AM, weekly, from 1/19 through 2/23

Solon Branch: Story/craft room

A six week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-5, but not yet in kindergarten, and a caregiver. Program runs from 1/19 through 2/23. No need to register, just join us!

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays at 1 PM, 1/19-2/23

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.

No registration. Click on program name for details.

Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:00 PM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

 Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World by Tony Horwitz.  Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!

 

Powerpoint 2007 Next Steps 1-3 PM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:00 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, January 09, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech learning center

Powerpoint 2007 Next Steps Tuesday February 9th 1-3 PM

Build on what you learned in the Powerpoint Essentials class and take your Powerpoint presentation to the next level.  Prerequisite: Powerpoint essentials. Registration required and begins January 9th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.

Job Club

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

North Olmsted Branch

Join a job club at North Olmsted Branch, every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30- 3:00 PM

No registration necessary.

Winter Preschool Storytime for 3-Year-Olds

Tuesdays, January 19th-February 23rd at 1:30 p.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-year-olds.  This group meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., starting on January 19th, and ending on February 23rd.  No registration is required -- just drop in for storytime fun!

Winter Preschool -Tuesday

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:30 PM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Program runs from January 19 to February 23.

Winter Preschool Storytime Tuesday 1:30 PM

Tuesdays 2/9-2/23 @ 1:30 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  No registration is necessary!  Come and join us!
 Program runs Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. from January 19 through February 23.

 

Richmond Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Richmond Branch

February 9 - The Known World by Edward P. Jones (Winner of the 2004 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award)

Animericans

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Independence Branch: Meeting Room

No Registration Required.

Calling all Otaku!  Indy's new Teen librarian is the original Otaku, and this will be the Anime & Manga club to beat them all: browse manga, watch anime, listen to j-pop, and snack! 

Just for Teens-D.I.Y. Tuesdays

Tuesdays, 3:15-4:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Take a ride on your creative side and make something new every Tuesday after school.  Some of the projects can earn you community service/volunteer credit. Grade 6-12

Chocolate Valentine's

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

Grades 6-12

Do you love chocolate?  Join us for a chocolate lover’s dream with hands on chocolate and candy making, unwrap the Hershey’s Kiss Relay, and our can you name that candy bar contest.

Tween Time Tuesdays (Jan. - May '10)

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

Join us for fun activities, light refreshments, and some library service. Students Grades 4 & up. Every second Tuesday January through May. Registration required.

Read-Along Gang

Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 4:00 PM.

Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime Room

 Join us for books, games and crafts on Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 4:00 PM. Grades 2 and 3.

Registration Required

Winter Baby & Me 4 PM Tuesday

Tuesdays at 4 PM, 1/19-2/23

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Tween Scene 4:00 PM

Tuesdays, February 9th through February 23rd at 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Grades 4-6

Video games, computer fun, art activities and more, books as you’ve never seen them before: this isn’t your little sister’s storytime.

Registration requested

Student Friends 4:00 PM

Tuesday, February 9th at 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Grades 3-6

Ready to lend a helping hand? Volunteer to help out your library and your community.

Registration requested

Feed the Birds

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: meeting room

 Make a bird feeder and learn how you can help the birds find food, water and shelter during this most difficult month.  All craft supplies provided. Bird stories and games included!
Grades K-5 / Registration required.


 

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 4:00 PM

Berea Branch: Large Meeting Room

Ages 11 - 18

Come to the Teen Advisory Group's monthly meeting. We will work on crafts, special projects and play video games while enjoying snacks. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Money & Investing FUNdamentals 4:00

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:00 PM

Parma-Ridge Branch

Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes; learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way!  Grades K-6

Winter School Age Fun Grades K-2 Tuesdays 4:30 PM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of books, stories, games, songs, and special surprises for grades K – 2nd  from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Kids Book Club

Tuesdays, 4:30 PM January 19 - February 23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Children entering grades K, 1st, and 2nd will read a preassigned book before library time. Then, they will take part in a book discussion, activity and book related snack. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.

NOTE: Register the child’s name who’ll be attending. Enter the caregiver’s telephone number. Please register separately for each child attending.

ALSO: Please enter the grade of the child who’ll be attending the program in “Comments.”


If there are spaces available, you can register online, by phone, or in person beginning January 6 at 9:00 AM. (The registration link will not appear until registration has opened).

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:30 PM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room

This program will include stories, songs and fingerplays for about twenty minutes and then the children will be able to play with toys for about twenty minutes.  This storytime is scheduled at the same time as the Kids Book Club so that brothers and sisters can take advantage of this program.  All ages are welcome with an adult caregiver.  The program will run from January19 to February 23.

Winter Tuesday Tales Storytime

Tuesdays, Jan. 19 - Feb. 9, 4:30-5:00 pm

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Children's Story/Craft Room

A 4-week program of fun stories and a craft for Kindergarten through third grade students! 

Money & Investing FUNdamentals 5:00

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 5:00 PM

Parma-Ridge Branch

Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes; learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way!  Grades K-6

GED Orientation

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

Study for the GED with our free GED classes! This mandatory orientation will allow you to attend classes at either the Maple Heights, Garfield Heights, Warrensville, or Southeast (Bedford) library.

6:30 PM Tuesday Winter Baby & Me

Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, weekly, from 1/19 through 2/22

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to eighteen months and their caregivers from 1/19 through 2/23. No registration needed, just join us!

 

Winter Preschool Storytime 6:30 PM

Tuesdays, February 9th through February 23rd at 6:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Ages 3-5 and their caregiver

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and fun for preschoolers and their families.

 

Winter Baby and Me Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:30 PM - 6:50 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth through 18 months and their caregivers from January 19 through February 23. Registration not required.

Pajama Party Storytime

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:45 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Space

Families are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, and songs all while wearing their pajamas!  This program will also focus on music, movement, and creative play.

No registration required.

Programs run on Tuesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. from January 19 through February 23, 2010.

Winter Tuesday Evening Snuggle Bugs

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:45 PM - 7:10 PM

Bay Village Branch

For children ages birth - 30 months and a caregiver on Tuesdays at 6:45 PM from January 19 - February 25, 2010.

The bishop at the Lake book discussion

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:00 PM

Gates Mills Branch

Book discussion of the Bishop at the Lake by Andrew Greeley.

Winter Toddler Storytime 7:00 PM Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:00 PM

Berea Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Programs run from January 19 through Feburary 23.

Come and join us! No registration required.

Winter Preschool Storytime Tuesday 7:00 PM

Tuesdays 2/9-2/23 @ 7:00 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration is necessary!  Come and join us!
 Program runs Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. from January 19 through February 23.

Winter Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM Tuesday

Tuesdays, 7 PM, weekly from 1/19 thru 2/23

Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

7:00 PM Tuesday Winter Toddler Storytime

Tuesday 7 PM 2/9

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from Jan. 19 through Feb. 23.

No registration required.

Preschool 7:00 PM

Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime Room

  A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3 and 4 year olds and their caregivers on Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 7:00 PM.

No registration needed - Please come when you can.

 

Book Thief by Markus Zusack

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of Book Thief by Markus Zusak

For grades 9-12

Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.

Refreshments and a chance to win a free book!

Co-sponsored by The Friends of the Orange Branch Library.

Tween the Pages Book Club: Schooled

Tuesday 7 PM 2/9

Registration Starts: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: meeting room

Tweens in grades 5 & 6 are invited to join the Tween the Pages book club, a monthly book discussion group. Join us for food, fun and a lively discussion of the book. Stop by the children's or teen's department to pick up a copy of the book.  Registration required.

February book - Schooled by Gordon Korman

Click on program name for details

Baby & Me - Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, January 19th-February 23rd from 7:00-7:20 p.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18-months and their caregivers.  This group meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., starting on January 19th, and ending on February 23rd.  No registration is required -- just drop in and enjoy some time with your baby!

Communicating Your Company's Value

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7 PM

Registration: Friday, January 01, 2010 through Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Bay Village Branch: Meeting room

Communicating Your Company's Value

This program is part of  Cuyahoga County Public Library's Smart Business at Your Library initiative and is sponsored by TiE.  Do you know your company's value or better yet, are you able to convey that value to potential clients. Learn from the experts Jeff Bauer of Giraffe Inc. and Jeffrey Jones of the Law Office of Jeffrey P. Jones LLC.

www.Ohio.tie.org

 

February Family Literacy Night

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Families are invited to join us for a hands-on science workshop.  Registration is required.   Click on program name for details.

Winter Family Storytime Tuesday 7 PM

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Storytime Room

A six week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from eighteen months to age five.   Fun for the whole family!   This program is offered Tuesdays from January 19th through February 23rd.

No registration required.   Come and join us!

Jungle Terry's Traveling Zoo

Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: meeting room

The amazing Jungle Terry and his exotic animal friends will be joining us for an exciting and educational evening.
All ages / Registration required

7:00 PM Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays in PJ's at 7 PM from 1/19-2/23

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 1-3 years and their caregivers from January 19 through February 23.  Come in PJs!  Siblings are welcome.  No registration required.

Orange Early Childhood visits the Orange Library

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 through Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:59 PM

Orange Branch

Orange Early Childhood Preschool visits the Orange Branch for stories, fingerplays, music and fun!

Preschool Storytime Wednesday@10am

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Ages 3-5

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds.

Wednedays, January 20th thru February24th @10:00 am.

Toddler Storytime @7:00 pm/ Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

Caregivers and their little ones from 19-35 months.

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for caregivers and their little ones.

Wednesdays January 20th thru February 24th / 7:00 pm

Valentine's Day Drop In Craft

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:00 AM through Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: children's area

Drop in February 10th or 11th and either make a Valentine's Day craft at the library or pick up the supplies to make the craft at home.

Choosing to Participate: Interactive Genealogy Display

Display runs 1/15 thru 2/27 during library hours

North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting

One of the ways to participate in our community is to learn about our family history.  The North Olmsted Branch will feature an interactive display on genealogy.  Complete your pedigree chart, family group sheet and learn how to conduct an oral history interview.  View Oprah Winfrey's journey to discover her family history and learn more about local North Olmsted residents.  No registration necessary.

9:30 AM Wednesday Winter Baby & Me

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM, weekly, from 1/20/10 through 2/24/1

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to eighteen months and their caregivers from 1/20 through 2/24. No registration needed, just join us!

 

 

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays 9:30AM Ages 3-5

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:30 AM

Orange Branch: Orange

Caregivers and children ages 3, 4 &5 not yet in Kindergarten are welcome to join in a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Wednesdays at 9:30 AM.

Winter Toddler - Wednesday

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:30 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19 – 35 month olds  and their caregivers. The Winter session runs from January 20 to February 24.

Preschool Pizzazz

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:45 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Space

Children ages 3-5 are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun with a focus on skills needed for Kindergarten!  Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

No registration required. 

Programs run on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 a.m. from January 20 through February 24, 2010.

Winter Toddler Storytime 10:00 AM Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM

Berea Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Programs run from January 20 through February 24.

Come and join us!  No registration required.

 

Winter Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

 

3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stoiries, books, rhymes, songs and finger plays.  Click on the program name for more information.

Winter Toddler Storytime Wednesday 10 AM

Wednesdays 2/10-2/24 @ 10 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  No registration is necessary!  Come and join us!
Program runs Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. from January 20 through February 24.

Toddler

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Program runs January 20 through February 24.  Registration is not necessary.

Winter Toddler Storytime 10 AM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-36 month olds and their caregivers.

The program will last 20-30 minutes on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. from Tuesday, January 19th - February 23rd/10:00 AM.

Please come a few minutes early to make a nametag for your child.

Come and join us! No registration required!

Winter Preschool - Wednesday

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Program runs from January 20 to February 24.

10:00 AM Wednesday Winter Toddler Storytime

Wednesday 10 AM 2/10

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24.

No registration required.


 

Valentine Walk-In Craft

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Richmond Branch

 Valentine Walk-in Craft
No registration required
Pick up a fun and simple craft to do at home.
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 10:00 – 12:30

Winter Baby and Me Storytime Wednesdays 10 AM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.   The program is offered on Wednesdays from January 20th through February 24th.

No registration required.  Come and join us!

10:00 AM Winter Toddler Wednesday Storytime

Wednesdays at 10 AM from 1/20-2/24

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from January 20 thru February 24. No registration is required.

 

Winter Baby & Me Wednesdays 10:00 AM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Winter Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays at 10 AM, 1/20-2/24

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Winter Family Storytime-Wednesdays at 10:00

January 20 through February 24

Gates Mills Branch: meeting room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children not yet in kindergarten. Click on program name for details.

What's New: Book Look

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: New Books Area

Browse the newest releases in books, audio-fiction and large print books. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.

10:00 am - Winter Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Programs run from Janury 20th thru February 24th. Please click on program title for more information

Baby and Me Winter Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Caregivers and their babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Registration is not required

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays at 10am

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, 2/10-2/24

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Parents (or caregivers) and their babies and toddlers may join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books January 20 through February 24.   Come join us!   No registration required!   This program may have a larger group attendance.

Winter Baby & Me - Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesdays -- January 20th-February 24th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18-months and their caregivers.  This group meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., starting on January 20th, and ending on February 24th.  No registration is required -- just drop in and enjoy some time with your baby!

Winter Wednesday Wonders

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Bay Village Branch: Storyroom

For children ages 30 months - 5 years with their caregiver on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM from January 20 - February 24, 2010.

10:30 AM Wednesday Winter Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays at 10:30, weekly, from 1/20 through 2/24

Solon Branch: Story/craft Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from 1/20 through 2/24. No registration needed, just join us!

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:30 AM

Richmond Branch

 No registration required
Ages 3 – 5 not yet in kindergarten
Join us for a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.  This program may have a larger group attendance.
Wednesdays, January 20th thru February 24th /  10:30 am

Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays at 10:45 AM

Wednesdays at 10:45 AM, 2/10-2/24

Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 3-5 who are not yet in Kindergarten from January 20 through February 24.   Come join us!   No registration required!   This program may have a larger group attendance.

Winter Toddler Storytime 11 AM Wednesday

Wednesdays at 11 AM, 1/20-2/24

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Toddler Storytime Winter Wednesday

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required.

Winter Toddler Storytime 11 AM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-36 month olds and their caregivers.

The program will last 20-30 minutes on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. from Tuesday, January 19th - February 23rd/10:00 AM.

Please come a few minutes early to make a nametag for your child.

Come and join us! No registration required!

 

11:00 AM Winter Toddler Wednesday Storytime

Wednesdays at 11 AM from 1/20-2/24

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from January 20 thru February 24. No registration is required.

11:00 AM Wednesday Winter Preschool Storytime

Wednesday 11 AM 2/10

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from Jan. 20 through Feb. 24.

No registration required.

Winter Preschool Storytime 11:00 AM Wednesday

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM, 1/20 thru 2/24

Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year-olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Winter Preschool Storytime Wednesday 11 AM

Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, 1/20-2/24

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Click on program name for details.

Winter Preschool Storytime Wednesday 11 AM

Wednesdays 2/10-2/24 @ 11 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  No registration is necessary!  Come and join us! Click on program name for details.
Program runs Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. from Janaury 20 through February 24.

Winter Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:00 AM through Wednesday, February 03, 2010 11:59 PM

Berea Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Programs run from January 20 through February 24.

Come and join us!  No registration required.

11:30 AM Wednesday Winter Baby & Me

Wednesdays at 11:30, weekly, from 1/20 through 2/24

Solon Branch

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to eighteen months and their caregivers from 1/20 through 2/24. No registration needed, just join us!

 

Winter Toddler Storytime Wednesdays 11:30 AM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from Jan. 20  to Feb. 24.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Winter Preschool Storytime Ages 4 & 5 Wednesdays 1:30 PM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 4 & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24.  No registration required.  Click on program name for details.

1:30 PM Preschool Valentine Story/Craft

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for some "Love-ly" stories and crafts.  For children ages 3-5 years with adult caregiver.  Registration required.

Preschool Storytime Winter Wednesday

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 
3,4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required.

 

Winter Preschool Storytime for 4-5-Year-Olds

Wednesdays, January 20th-February 24th at 1:30 p.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 4-5-year-olds not yet in Kindergarten.  This group meets on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., starting on January 20th, and ending on February 24th.  No registration is required -- just drop in for storytime fun!

Winter Preschool Storytime 1:30 PM Wednesday

Wednesdays, 1:30 PM, 1/20 thru 2/24

Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year-olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Preschool

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Program runs from January 20 through February 24.  No registration necessary.

Preschool 1:30 PM

Wednesdays from January 20th - February 24th at 1:30 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime Room

   A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3 and 4 year olds and their caregivers on Wednesdays from January 20th - February 24th at 1:30 PM.

No registration needed - Please come when you can.

 

Book Lovers' Club: On Beauty

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Warrensville Branch: Small meeting room

Art professor Howard Belsey finds his family life thrown into turmoil by his son's engagement to the socially prominent daughter of a right-wing icon.  This discussion is part of a series celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Anisfield-Wolf Prize, a Cleveland-based award for books about racial and cultural diversity.

Winter Preschool Storytime Wednesday 2 PM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Storytime Rooms

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children aged 3 to 5 years who are not yet in Kindergarten and their caregivers.   This program is offered Wednesdays from January 20th through February 24th .

No registration required.   Come and join us!

Guys and Books

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:45 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, October 19, 2009 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch

Boys in 4-6 grade enjoy books with older guys in this active book discussion. The discussion takes place at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School. Registration Required.

Magic Treehouse Club

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Come and join the Club!  Each week we'll discuss one of the books from this popular series and do a related activity.   Grades K-3

Valentine's Day Scrapbook

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:00 PM

Solon Branch: Meeting room

Looking for a fun gift to make for Valentine's Day.  Join us Wednesday after school to make a scrapbook out of CDs.  Bring some of your favorite photos.  For students in grades 6 and up.

Just for Teens-Write Time

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Provoke your creativity and pick up writer’s tricks and fun ways to express yourself through writing. Discover the inner writer in you!
Wednesdays, 4 – 5 p.m.  Grades 6-12

Bookbugs

Wednesdays from January 20th - February 24th at 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime Room

Join us for books, games, songs and special surprises on Wednesdays from January 20th - February 24th at 4:00 PM.  Ages 5 - Grade 1.

Registration required.

G2P: Wii Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch

TEENs and TWEENs, join us each Wednesday afternoon for a different Wii or PS2 game. Ages 9 and up.

Teen Library Council-TLC

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:00 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Grades 6-12/    Help the library serve teens better and have your say! Help us plan library events, earn volunteer hours, participate in community service projects and make new friends!   Monthly meetings

Fondue Fun--4:00 PM

Wednesday, February 10th, 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting Room

Chef Sherry will show you how to prepare 2 different kings of fondue.

For Grades 6-12.  Registration Required starting January 6th.

Winter Silly Shenanigans

Wednesdays 2/10-2/17 @ 4 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

 A program of crafts, stories, movement, music and more for children in grades K-2. Registration is requested!  Come and join us!  Click on program name for details.
Program runs Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. from January 27 through February 17.

Valentine Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, February 10 from 4:15-5:00 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

For students grades K-5.

Have fun working in teams to find Valentine-related items around the library.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wacky Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of books, stories, games, songs and special surprises for children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade.  Program runs January 20 through February 24.  Registration required and covers entire 6-week session.

 

Candy Land

Wednesday 4:30 PM 2/10

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: meeting room

Grades K-5: How many moves will it take you to get to the Candy Castle? Join us for a fun filled Candy Land adventure! Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

4:30 PM School-Age Valentine Story/Craft

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for "Love-ly" stories and crafts.  For kids in grades K-5.  Registration required.

Creative Kids

Wednesday, February 10th / 6:30pm

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Warrensville Branch: Meeting Room

Come have fun and learn how to build, design, and experiment through the world of art! For grades K-6.  Registration Suggested. 

6:30 pm - Winter Twilight Tots Storytime

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:30 PM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 12 - 36 month olds and their caregivers. Programs run from January 20th - February 24th. Click on the program title for more information.

Winter Toddler Storytime Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:30 PM - 6:50 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from January 20 through February 24. Registration not required.

Winter Baby and Me 10 AM

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, 1/20-2/24

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Click on program name for details.

Excel 2007 Essentials

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 11, 2010 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room A

For the beginner, this class is an introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007.  This session provides a basic overview and common uses for spreadsheets.  Learn basic Excel functions and build a simple budget spreadsheet.  Prerequisite:  Word basics or some experience using Microsoft Excel.  Registration required.

Winter Twilight Tales

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:45 PM - 7:10 PM

Bay Village Branch: Storyroom

For children ages birth - 5 years, their parents, and siblings.  Join us on Wednesdays at 6:45 from January 20 - February 24, 2010.

Winter Baby & Me Storytime 6:45 PM Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 6:45PM, 1/20 thru 2/24

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Program runs from January 20th through February 24th.

Snuggle Bug Storytime

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:45 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Space

Caregivers and children from birth - 35 months are invited to wear their pajamas and participate in a special program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

No registration required.

Programs are on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. from January 28 through February 24, 2010.

Send in the Clowns

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:00 AM through Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Brook Park Branch

Wednesday, February 10th at 7 p.m.

Tons of laughs...This program focuses on  beloved comedians and clowns in entertainment history.

Coffee and Conversation

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Conference Room

Can you handle the truth? Join your friends and neighbors at the branch's monthly book discussion group as Vida Winter is ready to "tell all" in her Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A  6 week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from birth – 5. Fun for the whole family.   Listen to an Arabic story and learn a song.  Program runs from January 20 through February 24.  No registration necessary.

Winter Preschool Storytime 7PM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM

Parma-Snow Branch

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.

Wednesdays, January 20th - February 24th/7:00 PM

No registration required for this program!
Please plan on arriving a few minutes early to make your child’s nametag.

 

Reel Lives: February One

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM

Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room

This film tells the inspiring story of four remarkable young men who initiated the lunch counter sit-ins in Greensboro, North Carolina on Feb. 1, 1960.  Registration is appreciated.

Toddler 7:00 PM

Wednesdays from January 20th - February 24th at 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime Room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers on Tuesdays from January 19th - February 23rd at 11:15 AM.

No Registration needed. Please come when you can.

English for You and Me

Wednesday 7 PM 2/10

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Children ages 4 - 7 years old and their parents whose first language is not English are invited to come to a series of programs which will emphasize English vocabulary through stories, activities and games.

No registration required.

Winter Toddler Storytime - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, January 20th-February 24th from 7:00-7:20 p.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35-month-olds and their caregivers.  This group meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., starting on January 20th, and ending on February 24rd.  No registration is required -- just drop in and enjoy some time with your toddler!

Parenting Teens

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Adolescence is a period of change for both children and parents. Learn steps to support healthy teen development. Improve communication with your teen. Remember, your relationship with your teen is changing, not ending. 

7:00 Wednesday Winter Family Storytime

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, weekly, from 1/20 through 2/24

Solon Branch: Story/craft room

Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to a fun evening filled with stories, songs, and activities that WON'T put you to sleep!  Program runs from 1/20 through 2/24. No need to register, just join us!

Winter Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 Wednesdays 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for ages 3, 4, and 5 years old not yet in Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Suriname Through the Eyes of a Peace Corps Volunteer

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM

Berea Branch: large meeting room

Learn about Suriname with Peace Corps volunteer and Berea resident Babara Bennett.

Family Book Discussion

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Bring your family to this innovative multigenerational book discussion group. We'll discuss our book, have a snack and do theme-related projects. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Branch Library. Registration requested.

The Life and Times of George Washington Carver

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

Explore the life of the former slave who developed over 300 different uses for the peanut.

Three Cups of Tea

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 PM

Fairview Park Branch

Join us for a discussion of Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea.  Copies of the book are available at our check-out desk. 

Wed. night book discussion *Snow Flower and the Secret Fan*

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Gates Mills Branch: meeting room

Join us for a thought-provoking hour. Discover your fellow readers' thoughts about the discussion book and share your own. All point of view are welocme at this informal and fun book discussion!

Lunchbox Chat

Thursday, February 11, 2010

North Royalton Branch: Middle School

Are you bored during lunch?

Ascentia: Forever Children visit the Orange Library

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Orange Branch

 Ascentia's Forever Children joins the Orange Branch for stories, music and fun.

Beech Brook Visits the Orange Library

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Orange Branch

 Beech Brook visits the Orange Branch for story-themed arts & crafts!

Make it and Take it for Valentine's Day

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch

Make it and Take it for Valentine's Day

Come to the Children's area during regular library hours on Thurs. Feb. 11th  Fri. Feb.12th or Sat. Feb 13th .

Registration is not required.

Valentine's Day Drop In Craft

Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: children's area

Drop in February 10th or 11th and either make a Valentine's Day craft at the library or pick up the supplies to make the craft at home.

Choosing to Participate: Interactive Genealogy Display

Display runs 1/15 thru 2/27 during library hours

North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting

One of the ways to participate in our community is to learn about our family history.  The North Olmsted Branch will feature an interactive display on genealogy.  Complete your pedigree chart, family group sheet and learn how to conduct an oral history interview.  View Oprah Winfrey's journey to discover her family history and learn more about local North Olmsted residents.  No registration necessary.

GED Classes

Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Brooklyn Branch

Winter Baby & Me Storytime 9:30 AM Thursdays

Thursdays, 9:30AM, 1/21 thru 2/25

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Program runs from January 21st through February 25th.

Winter Baby and Me

Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:30 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Baby and Me is a program of rhymes, songs, music and stories for children aged 0 to 18 months. Programs run from January 21 to February 25.

 

10:00 AM Thursday Winter Preschool Storytime

Thursday 10 AM 2/11

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from Jan. 21 through Feb. 25.

No registration required.

Winter Preschool Storytime Thursday 10 AM

Thursdays at 10 AM, 1/21-2/25

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Click on program name for details.

Toddler

Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Program runs January 21 through February 25.  Registration is not necessary.

Winter Baby and Me

Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

 

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from January 21 to February 25

Winter Preschool Storytime 10:00 AM Thursdays

Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 AM

Berea Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 years old not yet in Kindergarten.  Programs run from January 21 through February 25.

Come and join us!  No registration required.

Winter Baby& Me/Toddler-Thursdays at 10:00

Thursdays at 10:00, January 21 through February 25

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Gates Mills Branch: meeting room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth through 35 months old and their caregivers. Click on program name for details.

Toddler Storytime Winter Thursday

Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required.

 

Winter Preschool Storytime Age 3 Thursdays 10:00 AM

Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 year olds with a parent/caregiver from Jan. 21 to Feb. 25.  No registration required. Click on program name for details.

10:00 AM Winter Preschool Thursday Storytime

Thursdays at 10 AM from 1/21-2/25

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers from January 21 thru February 25. No registration is required. 

Winter Toddler Storytime - Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Thursdays, January 21st-February 25th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35-month-olds and their caregivers.  This group meets on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., starting on January 21st, and ending on February 25th.  No registration is required -- just drop in and enjoy some time with your toddler!

Winter Thursday Morning Movers

Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Bay Village Branch: Storyroom

For children ages 1- 3 years with their caregiver on Thursdays at 10:00 AM from January 21 - February 25, 2010.

Winter Toddler Storytime 10:30 AM

Thursdays, February 11th through February 25th at 10:30 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Ages 19-35 months with a caregiver

Share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.

10:30 AM Thursday Winter Toddler Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30, weekly, from 1/20 through 2/24

Solon Branch: Story/craft Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from 1/21 through 2/25. No registration needed, just join us!

Winter Play, Learn & Grow

Thursdays 2/11-2/18 @ 10:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

 Fun and learning for children ages 3 and younger with a caregiver.  Registration is requested.  Click on program name for details.
Program runs Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. from January 28 through February 18.

Winter Toddler Thursdays

Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

 

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from January 18  to Febrauary 22.  Click on proagrm name for more details.

Preschool

Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Program runs from January 21 through February 25.  No registration necessary.

Winter Toddler Storytime Thursday 11 AM

Thursdays at 11 AM, 1/21-2/25

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Click on program name for details.

Winter Baby & Me Storytime 11:00 AM Thursdays

Thursdays, 11AM, 1/21 thru 2/25

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Program runs from January 21st through February 25th. 

Homeschool: Picturing America

Thursday 11 AM 2/11

Registration Starts: Sunday, January 03, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Homeschoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend a program which combines American history and art. Participate in as many as you like - each program will be different.  Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Winter Toddler - Thursday

Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19 – 35 month olds  and their caregivers. The Winter session runs from January 21 to February 25.

Winter Toddler Storytime 11 AM Thursday

Thursdays at 11 AM, 1/21-2/25

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Preschool Storytime Winter Thursday

Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 
3,4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required.

 

Winter Preschool Storytime Ages 4 & 5 Thursdays 11:30 AM

Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 4 & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver from Jan. 21 to Feb. 25.  No registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Herbology

Thursday, February 11, 2010 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Parma Heights Branch

Learn the possible benefits of natural healing through herbs. This program is held in partnership with the Parma Heights Senior Center and will be held at the Parma Heights Senior Center (9275 North Church Drive).

Registration required.

Online Job Applications

Thursday, February 11, 2010 1:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:00 AM

Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech Learning Center

Learn how to complete online job applications to get that all-important interview.

1:30 PM Thursday Winter Preschool Storytime

Thursdays at 1:30 PM,weekly, from 1/21 through 2/25

Solon Branch: Story/craft room

A six week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-5, but not yet in kindergarten, and a caregiver. Program runs from 1/21 through 2/25. No need to register, just join us!

Just for Teens-Anime~Manga Club

Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Otaku or not, you’ll have fun!  Now every Thursday!  Grades 6-12

iTAB Meeting & Valentine's Day Party

Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Registration: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:00 PM through Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:30 PM

Independence Branch: Conference Room

Registration Required.

If you love the library, and have great ideas to share for programs and special events, then come join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meetings.  Share ideas, discuss collection development, and snack!

This month's meeting will also include our first annual Gothic Valentine's Day Party.  Wear black, lots of black, and don't forget the ennui.  We'll make edible Valentine's Day cards you can eat as a treat or share them with someone you, you know, kinda love.  Maybe.

Be My Anti-Valentine

Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch

Tired of hearing about Valentine's Day?  Join us for all things un-valentine including games, music, crafts, and snacks.  Open to students in grades 6-12.  Registration requested.

Valentine Stories and Craft

Thursday, February 11, 2010 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Come for Valentine stories and a special craft.    Grades K-3

Student Friends

Thursday, February 11, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration Starts: Friday, October 16, 2009 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Small Meeting Room

We’re looking for 3rd – 5th grade volunteers. Some of our programs help the library and some are just for fun. We meet the second Thursday of the month.  Registration required.

Winter Student Friends

Thursday February 11 @ 4 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

Welcome back!  Members will finish up the year.  The first meeting is January 14.  We will discuss future meetings and make plans for our Reader's Theater performance.  New friends are welcome to attend.  Registration is requested.  Click on program name for details.

Write It Out! Club

Thursdays, Jan. 14 - May 20, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room

Meet fellow writers, uncover ideas, and unlock your creative voice by writing stories, poetry, song lyrics and more!

Money & Investing FUNdamentals

Thursday, February 11, 2010 4:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes; learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way!  Grades 7-10

After School Special: Time Travelers 4:15 PM

Time Travelers on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Become a Time Traveler member and travel back thru time to explore different eras through hands on activities. Registration required. For Grades K-2

 

Winter Story and a Craft

Thursday, February 11, 2010 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for a short tale or two and make a quick craft. Ages 3-7 and caregivers. Please register, beginning Thursday, January 7 at 9:00 AM, for each date you plan to attend. Click on program name for details.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 11th / 6:30pm

Warrensville Branch: Children's Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds.  Caregivers and families are welcome to attend! No need to register, just join us!

Cynthia Mills Author Visit

Thursday, February 11, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Independence Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for an evening of romance, history and a walk back in time as local author Cynthia Mills discusses her trilogy based on the true story of a British soldier and his family before and after WWI.

Bring your favorite tea cup and partake in an English tea.  Books will be available for purchase after the event.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.

Very Valentine Celebration 6:30 PM

Thursday, February 11th at 6:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Ages 3 to 6 with caregiver

Come celebrate Valentine's Day with stories and crafts.

Registration required

Winter Toddler Storytime 6:45 PM Thursdays

Thursdays, January 21 through February 25, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room

 Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months please join us as we share books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays from January 21 through February 25, 2010. Registration not required.

 

Winter Preschool Storytime 10AM

Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:00 PM

Parma-Snow Branch

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.

Thursdays, January 21st - February 25th/10:00 AM.

No registration required for this program!
Please plan on arriving a few minutes early to make your child’s nametag. 

Winter Twilight Tots 7PM

Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:00 PM

Parma-Snow Branch

 A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 1, 2, and 3 year olds and their caregivers.

Thursdays, January 21st - February 25th at 7:00 p.m.

Come and join us! No registration required! This program may have a large group attendance.

February Literacy Night -- Wierd Science

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn

School-age children and families                      Registration required.

The whole family is invited to a hands-on science workshop.  Susannah Hamm, the library's Science & Technology Specialist, will help you investigate a problem just like real scientists.  Do some experiments and learn to use the scientific method.  Put your thinking caps on and join in the fun!

Winter Time for Tots

Thursdays 2/11-2/25 @ 7PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for “tots” from birth to age three and their caregivers. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!
Program runs Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. from January 21 through February 25. 

Facets of the Heart: A Hands-on Workshop

Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

While creating a heart themed work of art with simple instructions in the method of collage, you will also get an overview of the significance of the heart in various cultures and religions throughout the ages.  The program is intended for families, middle school-aged to Adult. Sponsored by The Friends of the Garfield Heights Library.

African Cultural Celebration

Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

Celebrate African culture through story, music, a craft and artifacts. Students Grades K - 3rd. Registration requried.

Winter Toddler Storytime Thursdays 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from Jan. 21  to Feb. 25.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Family Storytime Winter

Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 A family storytime for ages birth to age 8 with a caregiver.  There will be stories, songs, and fun for everyone.  No registration is required.

 

Kick Up Your Heels . . . With Dancing Wheels

Thursday February 11 @ 7 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

Discover physically integrated dance, a new and innovative art form that awakens the potential and possibilities within us all.  This interactive lecture/performance will entertain and enlighten the whole family. Registration is requested.  Please click on the link below.

7:00 PM 39 Clues Club

Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Southeast Branch: Meeting Room

Dan and Amy Cahill need your help! Click this program title for more information.

Family Storytime, Thursdays at 7 PM

Thursdays at 7:00 PM, 2/11-2/25

Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for parents (or caregivers) and their children ages 2-6 from January 21 through February 25.   Come join us!   No registration required!   This program may have a larger group attendance.

Valentine Fun for Families

Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

Share the love by spending some special time with your family.  Gather everyone together for a heartwarming evening of stories, rhymes, and songs.  There's no need to register, just join us at the library for family fun!

Thursday Evening Book Discussion

Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:30 PM

Berea Branch: meeting room

Discussions include literary fiction and non-fiction titles from well-known authors.

Beech Brook Visits the Orange Library

Friday, February 12, 2010

Orange Branch

 Beech Brook visits the Orange Branch for story-themed arts & crafts!

Winter Make and Takes

Friday - Sunday, library hours 2/12-2/14

Parma-South Branch: children's department

Drop in during library hours and make a craft to take home. Make and takes are available until supplies run out. 

No registration required.

Choosing to Participate: Interactive Genealogy Display

Display runs 1/15 thru 2/27 during library hours

North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting

One of the ways to participate in our community is to learn about our family history.  The North Olmsted Branch will feature an interactive display on genealogy.  Complete your pedigree chart, family group sheet and learn how to conduct an oral history interview.  View Oprah Winfrey's journey to discover her family history and learn more about local North Olmsted residents.  No registration necessary.

Winter Toddler Storytime Friday 9:45 AM

Friday, February 12, 2010 9:45 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children aged 19 – 35 months and their caregivers.   This program is offered Fridays from January 22nd  through February 26th.

No registration required.  Come and join us!

 

Word 2007

Friday, February 12, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 through Friday, February 12, 2010

Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center

 

For beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word 2007. You will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse. Please register.

Music and Movement

Friday, February 12, 2010 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 A music presentation filled with a variety of musical experiences.  We will sing familiar, new, traditional, multicultural, holidays, story songs, chants and poems.  There will be instruments, dancing and movement in the musical experience.   For ages 3-5 with caregiver.  Please register.  Click on program name for details.

Preschool Storytime for 3's

Friday, February 12, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 year olds and their caregivers from January 22 through February 26. Registration not required.

Winter Friday Fun

Friday, February 12, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Bay Village Branch: Storyroom

For children birth - 5 years, a grownup, and siblings.  Twenty minutes of stories, fingerplays, songs and music at 10:00 AM from January 22 - February 26, 2010.

Winter Toddler Storytime Friday 10:30 AM

Friday, February 12, 2010 10:30 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children aged 19 – 35 months and their caregivers.   This program is offered Fridays from January 22nd  through February 26th.

No registration required.  Come and join us!

 

Tabs & Tables in Word

Friday, February 12, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Maple Heights Branch: Technology Lab

For those already familiar with Word, this class will show how to add table and tabs to your repertoire. Previous experience with Microsoft Word is required. Registration is required.

Kick up your Heels...with Dancing Wheels! 1:00 PM

Friday, February 12th at 1:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center Auditorium

Families

Discover physically integrated dance, a new and innovative art form that awakens the potential and possibilities within us all.  This interactive lecture/performance will entertain and enlighten the whole family.

Registration required

Preschool Storytime for 4s & 5s

Friday, February 12, 2010 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 4s and 5s not yet in Kindergarten, from January 22 through February 26. Registration not required.

Mythological Mania 2:30 PM

Friday, February 12th at 2:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Grades 3-6

Like Percy Jackson?  Enjoy stories, find Zeus’ lightning bolt, and get crafty with the Ancient Greek gods. 

Registration required

Dancing Wheels

Friday, February 12th at 3:00 p.m.

Registration Starts: Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Join us as Dancing Wheels performs selections from their family-friendly repertoire.  Everyone is invited to watch and join in as this acclaimed troupe of stand up and sit down (wheelchair) dancers entertain and delight the audience. 

Registration required, beginning January 30th.

Valentine's Day Cards & Crafts

Friday, February 12th / 3:30 pm

Warrensville Branch: Children's Room

Want to show someone special that you care? Drop into our children's area for fun cards and crafts to make a special valentine for your friends and famliy.  No need to register! Just stop by to join in the fun!

Paul Newman- The Man,The Films, The Legacy

Friday, February 12 | 7:00 PM

Registration: Friday, January 15, 2010 9:00 AM through Friday, February 12, 2010 7:00 PM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Friends of the Solon Library Present:

Bill Rafalski, Institute of Learning in Retirement/ Baldwin Wallace College instructor will present a brief overview of the life, movie career, and legacy of the Shaker Heights, Ohio native, Paul Newman.

We hope to see you there !!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Solon Library

Friday, February 12 | 7pm

Choosing to Participate: Interactive Genealogy Display

Display runs 1/15 thru 2/27 during library hours

North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting

One of the ways to participate in our community is to learn about our family history.  The North Olmsted Branch will feature an interactive display on genealogy.  Complete your pedigree chart, family group sheet and learn how to conduct an oral history interview.  View Oprah Winfrey's journey to discover her family history and learn more about local North Olmsted residents.  No registration necessary.

ACT Practice Test

Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Take a Free practice test sponsored by The College Review.  You can review your results immediately following the test! This is a great opportunity to determine your learning needs and customize your study plan. Grades 10-12. Registration required

SAT workshop session 4

Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Learn the tips and techniques to improve your score on the SAT exam!

Last session of 4 part workshop. (42$ fee)

Registration and payment for this course must be done in person starting Monday, November 9th at 9am.

Coffee and Beignets Mardi Gras Style

Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room

Come celebrate Mardi Gras with dark roasted chicory café au lait and delicious beignets hand rolled and lavishly sprinkled with powdered sugar by Chef David.

ACT Practice Test

Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Solon Branch: meeting room

Take a free ACT practice test from the Princeton Review.  Tests will be scored and reviewed.  Learn time management and test strategy techniques at a follow-up session.

Valentine's Day Storytime

Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: meeting room

Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories of love and friendship. We will be making a fun craft and serving cookies too! 
Families / Registration required

 

10:00 AM Winter "Just a Book" Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays at 10 AM throughout the year

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

Stop by the Children's Room on Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM to enjoy just one story shared by the library staff. For all ages, children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.

Valentines 4 Friends

Saturday February 13, 10 AM - Noon

Chagrin Falls Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room

Drop in anytime from 10 AM to Noon to make some Valentines for friends and family.  We will provide the materials, paper, lace, and of course, plenty of glitter and some ideas on how to use them.  You can create your own unique Valentine cards.  All ages are welcome.

Fun With Friends

Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

Children Grades K - 2nd with their families will enjoy several short, funny plays about friendship and a Valentine craft. The plays will be presented by our Tween Time Tuesday volunteers. Registration required.

Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G. Team)

Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:01 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room

Join in on the fun of a helpful teen group! Ages 11-19. Saturday, February 13, 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Please register.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party!

Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

Dress in your fanciest attire and enjoy a Fancy Nancy Tea Party at the library!  We'll share some stories and partake in fancy foods.   Fun for kids ages 4-8.

Register beginning Wednesday, January 6th at 9 AM.

 

Winter Student Friends

Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

Join us Saturday mornings, January 2 and February 13 from 11 AM till noon to volunteer your help at the library! Bring a friend! Have fun! Light refreshments will be served. Grades 3-5. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Olmsted Falls Library.

Family and Friends CPR

02/13/2010 02:00 PM

Registration: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:00 AM through Friday, February 12, 2010 5:30 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

Have a heart - save a heart.  Do something special for your Valentine.  Learn CPR.  In this quick and easy class you will learn the American Heart Association techniques for Infant/Child/Adult CPR and choking techniques.  You will also receive hands-on training with an AED unit.  Registration required.

If I Could Walk Like the Animals

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo:  If I Could Walk Like the Animals.  They slither and crawl, walk and run, hop and fly.  Learn how different animals move around and how their movements help them survive.  Join the fun for an "up close" animal encounter.  For ages 3 years and up with caregiver.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

G2P "Gotta Play!' Teen Video Game Group

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM through Friday, February 13, 2009 4:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch

 

G2P: Got2Play! Teen Video Game Group

Ages 11-18/ please register

Join  the Teen Video Game Group for monthly games!  Play video games with other teens. 

 

Sailors' Valentine Shell Box

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room

Create a  Sailors' Valentine shell box like the ones purchased by sailors in Caribbean ports during the 1800's.  Ages 11-19.  Saturday, February 13, 2:00-3:00 p.m.  Please register.

G2P: Rock Band Tournament

Saturdays, January 9th, February 13th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th from 2-4 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Teen Room

Are you a Rock Band fan? Join us for our Rock Band tournament. Come compete on the second Saturday of each month. We will have 4 qualifying rounds and then the championship event. Prizes will be awarded to the best guitarist, drummer and singer. For more details and rules, contact the teen librarians. Registration requested.

Grades 6-12

American Girl Tea Party

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

You and your doll are cordially invited to attend an afternoon tea party – American Girl style.  Hats, gloves, pearls, ruffles, and lace are highly encouraged.  Click on program name for details.

Death by Chocolate!

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Sunday, December 13, 2009

Gates Mills Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for Death by Chocolate, not a bad way to go. Registration Required. Grades 6-12.

Chinese New Year

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch

All ages - families                                       Registration required.

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with a program of stories, music and a craft.  Learn how the New Year is celebrated and find out your fortune according to the Chinese Zodiac.

Teen Advisory Team

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room

Come to our Teen Advisory Team monthly meetings. We'll plan teen programs, help with children's activities, talk about books and make new friends. Snacks provided.

Winter Beginning Sign Language 2:00 PM

Saturdays, February 13th through February 27th at 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Ages 3 to 8

Learn a second language!

Registration required

Angels, Love and Romance

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting room

Certified Angel Therapy Practitioner Kim Wasielewski will provide insight on how to access and invoke your own personal angels to find that special relationship. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library.
Registration required.

Chagrin Falls Music Series

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM

Chagrin Falls Branch

New Orleans Dixieland Stompers

Be My Valentine!

Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

Make a simple craft or card that you can give to your special Valentine or use to decorate your room for the holiday! For grades K - 2. All materials provided. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Olmsted Falls Library.

Click on program name for further information.

G2P: Wii

Saturday, February 13, 2010 3:00 PM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room

Calling all gamers...you've Got 2 Play! Play your favorites on the Wii. Snacks and board games available for the down time.

Dance Concert (w. Dance Image)

Saturday, February 13, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Dance Image, Northeast Ohio's non-profit, intergenerational dance company and school presents "The Romance of Dance," with opportunities for young audience members to join in the fun!

Teen Advisory Group - February 2010

Saturday, February 13th, 2010, 3:00-4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:15 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Help make the library a cool place for teens – join our Teen Advisory Group! We’ll meet monthly to plan teen programs, discuss books, movies and music, play games, and have snacks!  Registration required.

College Goal Sunday

Sunday, February 14, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Meeting Rooms A, B & C

Come and get free, on-site professional assistance filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Financial aid professionals will be available to talk about financial aid resources and how to apply. Also, get information regarding state-wide student services, admission requirements and more!

 

Grades 9-12

Orange Inclusion Preschool Visits the Orange Library

Monday, February 15, 2010

Orange Branch

The Orange Inclusion Preschool visits the Orange Library for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun.

Baby & Me Storytime Mondays @ 10am

Monday, February 15, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch

 

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is not required.

Mondays January 25th thru March 1st

Preschool Storytime Mondays @7 pm

Monday, February 15, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

 

Preschool Storytime Mondays  at 7pm am

Ages 3-5

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds.

Mondays, January 25th thru February 22th @7 pm

Choosing to Participate: Interactive Genealogy Display

Display runs 1/15 thru 2/27 during library hours

North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting

One of the ways to participate in our community is to learn about our family history.  The North Olmsted Branch will feature an interactive display on genealogy.  Complete your pedigree chart, family group sheet and learn how to conduct an oral history interview.  View Oprah Winfrey's journey to discover her family history and learn more about local North Olmsted residents.  No registration necessary.

Winter Toddler Storytime 9:30 AM Monday

Mondays, January 25 through February 22, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room

A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from Monday January 25 through February 22, 2010.

Winter Baby & Me Mondays 10:00 AM

Monday, February 15, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 5-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from Jan. 25 to Feb. 22. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

10:00 AM Winter Baby & Me Storytime

Mondays at 10 AM from 1/25-2/22

Brecksville Branch: Large Meeting Room

A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from January 25 thru February 22. No registration is required.

10:00 AM Monday Winter Toddler Storytime

Monday 10 AM 2/15

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from Jan. 25 through March 1.

No registration required.

Winter Toddler - Monday

Monday, February 15, 2010 10:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19 – 35 month olds  and their caregivers. The Winter session runs from January 25 to February 22.

Morning Movers

Monday, February 15, 2010 10:00 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Space

Caregivers and children ages 1-3 are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

No registration required.

Programs are on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. from January 25 through February 22, 2010.

Baby and Me

Monday, February 15, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Program runs January 25 through February 22 (no class 1/18).  Registration is not necessary.

Winter Toddlers Monday

Monday, February 15, 2010 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

 

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from January 18  to Febrauary 22.  Click on the program name for more details.

Baby and Me Winter Mondays

Monday, February 15, 2010 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Caregivers and their babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Registration is not required.

Winter Toddler Storytime Mondays

Monday, February 15, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

A five week progam of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from January 25 through February 22. Registration not required.

Winter Baby & Me 10 AM Monday

Mondays at 10AM, 1/25-2/22

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Program runs January 25 - February 22.
No registration.

Winter Toddler Story Time Monday 10:00

Mondays at 10 AM, 1/25-2/22

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Click on program name for details.

Winter Preschool Storytime 10:30 AM

Mondays, February 15th through March 1st at 10:30 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Ages 3-5 and their caregivers

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and fun for preschoolers and their families.

 

Preschool 10:30 AM

Mondays from January 18th - February 22nd at 10:30 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime Room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3 and 4 year olds and their caregivers on Mondays from January 18th - February 22nd at 10:30 AM.  Click on program name for details.

No registration needed - Please come when you can.

Jewish Diversity: Jewish Families and Mixed Marriage

Monday, February 15, 2010 10:30 AM through Friday, February 12, 2010 12:00 PM

Beachwood Branch

Sylvia Abrams, Professor Emeritus of Jewish Education at Siegal College, leads a 3 part discussion series exploring the complexities and challenges of mixed marriage in our society.

Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo

Monday, February 15 from 11:00 a.m.-noon

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

For families with children preschool age and up.   

Join us on your day off from school for this fun, exciting, educational way to learn about exotic animals!  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Winter Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM Mondays

Mondays, January 25 through February 22, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room

 A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from Monday January 25 through February 22, 2010. Registration not required.

 

Winter Baby & Me 11 AM Monday

Mondays at 11 AM, 1/25-2/22

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A five week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

11:00 AM Monday Winter Toddler Storytime

Mondays at 11:00 AM, weekly, from 1/25 through 2/22

Solon Branch: Story/craft Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to join us for a five week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from 1/25 through 2/22. No registration needed, just join us!

 

Toddler Storytime Winter Monday

Monday, February 15, 2010 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required.

Patriotic Duct Tape Wallets!

Monday, February 15, 2010 11:00 AM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Come in and make your own patriotic duct tape wallets to store your Washington, Lincolns & Grants! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Branch Library. Registration requested.

Winter Toddler Storytime Mondays 11:30 AM

Monday, February 15, 2010 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from Jan. 25  to Feb. 22.  No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Kick Up Your Heels...with Dancing Wheels!

Monday, February 15, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Registration: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM through Monday, February 15, 2010 2:00 PM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

This interactive physically integrated dance performance will entertian and enlighten and entertain the whole family.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion

Monday, February 15, 2010 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Brooklyn Branch

1:30 PM Monday Winter Preschool Storytime

Mondays at 1:30 PM, weekly, from 1/25 through 2/22

Solon Branch: Story/craft Room

five week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-5, but not yet in kindergarten, and a caregiver. Program runs from 1/25 through 2/22. No need to register, just join us!

1:30 PM Winter Preschool Monday Storytime

Mondays at 1:30 PM from 1/25-2/22

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers from January 25 thru February 22. No registration is required.

Winter Preschool Storytime

Monday, February 15, 2010 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Bay Village Branch: Storyroom

For children ages 3 - 5 years old on Mondays at 1:30 PM from January 25 - February 25, 2010.

Game Day

Monday 2-4 PM 2/15

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

No school on President's Day? Visit the library for a variety of games and activities including Wii, Speed Stacking, board games and more. Registration requested.

Click on program name for details.

G2P: Video Game Party

Monday, February 15, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for a Video Game Party!  We will have Wii Open Play with Game Party 2, Wii Sports, Wii Play and American Idol Encore.  Bring your Nintendo DS for open play and link up with other DS players.  There will be a comic book giveaway and Video Game Swap.  Refreshments and prizes too!  Grades 6 - 12.

Queen of Hearts' Valentine Ball

Monday, February 15, 2010 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Families are invited to join the Queen of Hearts for a royal holiday celebration.   Registration is required.   Click on program name for details.

Dazzling Dragons: East vs. West 3:00 PM

Monday, February 15th at 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Grades K-5

Come and join us for a day of dragon appreciation.  We will also be celebrating Chinese New Year!

Registration required

Kick Up your heels ... with Dancing Wheels!

Monday, February 15, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: storytime room

Discover physically integrated dance, a new and innovative art form that awakens the potential and possibilities within us all. This interactive lecture/performance will entertain and enlighten the whole family.

Registration requested. appropriate for all ages.

Winter Kids Club

Mondays 2/15-2/22 @ 4PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 Stories from "Around the World" for boys and girls in grades 1-4.  Registration is requested!  Click on program name for details.
Program runs Mondays at 4:00 p.m. from January 25 through February 22.

Winter Snuggle Bugs 6:30 PM (Children's)

Mondays at 6:30 PM, 1/25-2/22

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A program of rhymes, songs and stories for children 0-35 months and their families. Click on program name for details.

6:30 pm - Winter Family Storytime

Monday, February 15, 2010 6:30 PM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3 1/2 - 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Programs run from Janauray 25th - February 22nd. Please click on program title for more information.

Baby and Me Storytime

Monday, February 15th / 6:30pm

Warrensville Branch: Children's Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers!  Come join us!  No registration required!

Winter Snuggle Bug 6:30 PM

Mondays, February 15th through March 1st at 6:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Birth - 36 month and their caregiver

Share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.  Wear your pajamas!

Baby and Me 6:45 PM

Mondays from January 18th - Feburary 22nd at 6:45 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storytime room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers on Mondays, January 18 - February 22 at 6:45 PM.

No Registration Required - Please come when you can.

G2P: Wii Family Bowling League

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room

February 1st, 8th &15th, March 1st, 8th & 15th / 7:00-9:00 pm   Come by yourself or with family and friends for six weeks worth of virtual bowling fun.  Registration is required.

Pajama Party

Mondays at 7 PM, 1/25-2/22

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 5 week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from birth - 5 and their caregivers. Fun for the whole family.

No registraton. Click on program name for details.

Winter Baby & Me Mondays 7:00 PM

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:20 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 5-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from Jan. 25 to Feb. 22. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

7:00 PM Monday Winter Preschool Storytime

Monday 7 PM 2/15

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from Jan. 25 through March 1.

No registration required.

Adult Evening Book Discussion: Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room

Registration is requested.  Click on above program title for more details.

Preschool

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Program runs from January 25 through February 22 (no class 1/18).  No registration necessary.

Winter Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM Mondays

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM

Berea Branch

A 5 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Programs run from January 25 through February 22.

Come and join us!  No registration required.

February Family Literacy Night: Weird Science

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM through Sunday, February 15, 2009 8:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

The whole family is invited to a hands-on science workshop.  Susannah Hamm, the library's Science & Technology Specialist, will help you investigate a problem just like real scientists.  do some experiments and learn to use the scientific method.  Put your thinking caps on and join the fun!  Each student who attends will receive a book provided by the Cleveland Foundation.  Pizza and light refreshments provided.

Registration is required. 

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 7pm

Mondays at 7:00 PM, 2/15-2/22

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Parents (or caregivers) and their babies and toddlers may join us for a five week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books January 25 through February 22.   Come join us!   No registration required!   This program may have a larger group attendance.

Kick Up Your Heels ... with Dancing Wheels!

Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Auditorium

Discover physically integrated dance, a new and innovative art form that awakens the potential and possibilities within us all.  This interactive lecture/performance will entertain and enlighten the whole family! 

Over 50 and Out of Work

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM

Registration: Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:00 AM through Monday, February 15, 2010 7:00 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Career Specialist, Jim Hansen, will offer strategies for job hunters over 50 years to take control of their job search. Don't be left out in the cold! Registration is required.

Adult Book Discussion

Monday, February 15, 2010 7-8 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

An Unquiet Mind by Kay Jamison   From a leading international authority on manic-depressive illness--and one of only a handful of women who are full professors of medicine--comes a remarkable personal testimony: the revelation of her own struggle since childhood with manic-depression, and how it has shaped her life. Copies available at the Mayfield Library.

A Mercy by Toni Morrison

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration: Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:00 AM through Monday, February 15, 2010 7:15 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

Join our Monday Evening Book Discussion group as we discuss A Mercy by Toni Morrison.

Winter School Age Fun 7:15 PM

Mondays, February 15th through March 1st at 7:15 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Grades K-3

Join us for a six week program of stories, crafts, music, movement and more.

Registration required

Winter Evening Book Discussion: A Mercy

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:15 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, October 01, 2009

Maple Heights Branch

Join us for a lively discussion of a different book each 3rd Monday of the Month at 7:15 p.m.  Registration requested.

February 15, 2010: A Mercy, by Toni Morrison

Book Discussions

Monday, February 15, 2010 7:30 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch: meeting

Join us for discussions of a variety of books. Monday evening discussions meet at the library at 7:30pm. Tuesday discussions are at 3pm at the Jenkins Center.

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