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Teen Advisory TeamSaturday, November 21 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. Grades 6 & up. Registration requested.
Student Volunteers--Watercolor Bookmarks-11:00 am-12:00 pmSaturday, Nov. 21, 11:00 AM
Registration Starts: Monday, August 03, 2009
Parma Ridge Branch: Meeting Room
Make watercolor bookmarks for hospital patients. Earn Community Service Hours! For Grades 5-12.
Book SaleSaturday, November 21, 2009 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Berea Branch: large meeting room
Open to the public.
Brecksville Friends of the Library Book SaleSaturday, November 21, 2009 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Find a wonderful selection of bargains at our Friends Book Sale.
Computer EssentialsSaturday, November 21, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:00 AM through Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center
This class offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. Free computer basic class. Registration required. Click on class name above for details and to register online.
10:30 AM Fall "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays throughout the year at 10:30 AM
Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room
Stop by the Children's Room on Saturday mornings at 10:30 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.
Club Otaku - Japanese Manga and Anime ClubSaturday, November 21, 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting room
Love manga and anime? This is the place to be! Meet new friends at our monthly meetings. Watch anime, draw, play Japanese-made video games, and more. Heck - you might even eat sushi too!
Computer Essentials 1:00 PMSaturday, November 21, 2009 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center
Computer Essentials Saturday November 21st 1:00-3:00 PM
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.Registration required and begins October 21st. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
the Great Brad-magic showSaturday, November 21 at 2:00
Registration Starts: Monday, September 21, 2009 9:00 AM
Gates Mills Branch
Explore the wonderful world of magic-for all ages.
National Novel Writing Month Write-InSaturday, November 21, 2009 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: meeting room
November is National Novel Writing Month! Always wanted to write a novel? Now's the time to try! NaNoWriMo is a national nonprofit organization that encourages you to write a 50,000-word novel in November. Bring your laptop (or paper and pen) to get some writing done and meet other NaNoWriMo-ers! Registration begins on October 9.
G2P: Teen Video Game GroupSaturday, November 21, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Join the Teen Video Game Group for monthly games! Play video games with other teens. Ages 11-18/ please register.
Interactive MysterySaturday, November 21, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Olmsted Falls Branch
Teenager Angela Day has disappeared. Is she a runaway or the victim of a crime? Become a crime scene investigator - collect the evidence and solve the mystery. Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration required.
G2P: Video Game DaysSaturday, November 21, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting Room
Join us at the library for an afternoon of free play video games, board games, and more.
Owls: Hunters of the NIghtSaturday, November 21, 2009 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Experience a live animal program featuring owls and their prey presented by a naturalist from the North Chagrin Nature Center. Join us for a hootin' good time! Suggested for ages 3 and up and their families. Please register.
Junior Robotics: The Olympic Games Robo ShotputSaturday, November 21, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:00 AM through Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
We'll build a robot that flings a ball as far as possible over a goal. Space is limited. Registration requested. Ages 10-14.
Saturday November 21st/2-4 pm
TAG International DinnerSaturday, November 21, 2009 2:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting Room
Join the North Olmsted branch's Teen Advisory Group for an International Feast! new members welcome!
Bring a favorite dish from your heritage to share or bring an ethnic dish you love!
It will be divine to dine! Utensils and beverages provided.
For grades 6 through 12. Registration requested.
Join the fun!
ACT Strategy Session11/21/2009 from 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Registration: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:00 AM through Friday, November 20, 2009 5:00 PM
Parma Heights Branch
Test-taking tips and strategies from the staff of the Princeton Review. Sign up for the free ACT practice test on November 7th to get the most comprehensive approach to taking the ACT test. Registration required.
Fall Teen Advisory Group - 2009Saturdays, September 26th, October 24th, November 21st and December 19th, 3:00-4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, August 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Discuss books, movies and music with other teens, plan teen library programs, and and have snacks! Click on program name for details.
G2P: WiiSaturday, November 21, 2009 3:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Calling all gamers...you've Got 2 Play! Play your favorites on the Wii.
Orange Inclusive Preschool Visits the Orange LibraryMonday, November 23, 2009
Orange Branch
The Orange Library welcomes OIP for storytime!
Monday Afternoon Book DiscussionMonday, November 23, 2009 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
Book discussion open to all. Click on program name for details.
TAG-Teen Advisory GroupMonday, November 23, 2009 3:30 PM
Brook Park Branch: Story room
The Teen Advisory Group meets monthly to discuss books, movies, and music. Help publicize and plan programs. Grades 6 & up Snacks are served! Click on program name to register.
Book Sale Bag SaleMonday, November 23, 2009 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Berea Branch: large meeting room
Thanksgiving Drop-In StorytimeMonday, November 23 from 7-7:30 p.m.
Bay Village Branch: Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs and activities about autumn and Thanksgiving on Monday, November 23 from 7 - 7:30 PM. Click on program name for details.
Digital AnimationMonday, November 23, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Young people (ages 7 to 12) will learn about digital animation in this six week program. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
How to Buy a Digital CameraMonday, November 23, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
Before you go out and buy that digital camera, you'll need to know the terminology. We cover topics such as storage, optical versus digital zooms, pixels and megapixels, camera modes and more. Registration required.
Book DiscussionMonday, November 23, 2009 7:30 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Black Girl/White Girl by Joyce Carol Oates
In 1975, with racial tension running high at Genna’s mostly white college, racist incidents begin to plague her black roommate. Events lead to a shocking epiphany for Genna that will alter the course of her family's life.
Mother/Daughter Teen Book DiscussionMonday, November 23, 2009 7:30 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Join us to talk about teen books while enjoying refreshments. Copies of the books are available one month before the discussion.
Family Life Center Pre-K Library VisitTuesday, November 24, 2009 10:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room
The Pre-K children of the Family Life Center of Brook Park visit the library for storytime.
Book DiscussionTuesday, November 24, 2009 10:30 AM
Solon Branch: Solon Senior Center
Black Girl/White Girl by Joyce Carol Oates
In 1975, with racial tension running high at Genna’s mostly white college, racist incidents begin to plague her black roommate. Events lead to a shocking epiphany for Genna that will alter the course of her family's life.
Book Discussion: Dreams from My Father by Barack ObamaTuesday, November 24, 2009 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room
Book Discussion: Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama
T.A.G. You're It!Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:00 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Here's an opportunity for 'Tweens & Teens to help out their library, community and the world around them while earning service hours for school. Join the Teen Advisory Group & stop in between 3:00-4:45. Make gifts for local nursing homes
Happy Birthday, Arthur! 4:00 PMTuesday, November 24, 2009 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room
Celebrate the birthday of Arthur's author, Marc Brown, with stories and activities about everyone's favorite aardvark.
Registration required. Ages 3 and up.
NR Otaku Society For TeensTuesday, November 24, 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
North Royalton Branch
Back 2 School! Get ready to watch anime on Tuesday nights!
Family Game NightsTuesday, November 24, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Southeast Branch
Share some family fun time at the library--board games and Wii bowling!
Knitting Basics 2009 - class 1Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Berea Branch: Large meeting Room
Knitting Basics 2009
LIBRARY CLOSED at 5:30 PMWednesday, November 25, 2009 - 5:30 PM
All Branches
All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library close at 5:30 PM Wednesday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wacky WednesdaysWednesday, November 25, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Join us in the teen room for a new wacky activity every week. It could
be a game, a craft, a puzzle – who knows!
Open to Grades 6-12.
G2P: Wii Wednesdays Nov 25Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Room 2
TEENs and TWEENs, join us each Wednesday afternoon for a different Wii or PS2 game. Ages 9 and up.
LIBRARY CLOSEDThursday, November 26, 2009
All Branches
All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library are CLOSED on Thursday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Read & Watch Beyond Reality: Books into MoviesFriday, November 27, 2009 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Maple Heights Branch
Read the movie--watch the book
ACT Practice TestSaturday, November 28, 2009 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: meeting room
Grades 9-12. Take this free, full-length practice test proctored by The Huntington Learning Center. Your test will be scored and results mailed to you. Please bring a calculator, #2 pencils, eraser, and snack for the break.
10:30 AM Fall "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays throughout the year at 10:30 AM
Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room
Stop by the Children's Room on Saturday mornings at 10:30 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.
Breakfast Bunch Book ClubSaturday, November 28, 2009 at 10:45 a.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
Grades 3 - 5 Registration required.
Start your Saturday with the Breakfast Bunch Book Club -- brain food for your mind and your tummy. We'll read and talk about some of the newest, most exciting, and fun books in the library. Healthy snacks and juice provided by the Student Friends.
Holiday CraftSaturday, November 28, 2009 11:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room
Learn to crochet an easy-to-make holiday ornament!
Ringing In The SeasonSaturday, November 28, 2009 2:00 PM
Southeast Branch: Large meeting room
Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy the scintillating sound of the South Euclid-Hillcrest United Methodist Church bell choir.
Junior Engineering Roadway Car Challenge: Level 4Saturday, November 28, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 03, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: meeting room
We'll learn how to build a sturdy chassis and how different sizes and arrangements of wheels and gears affect speed as we use LEGO® Mindstorms to build and program a robotic car for a drag race! Ages 10-14. Saturday, November 28th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Please register.
NaNoWriMo Write-InSaturday, November 28th 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room
November is National Novel Writing Month! Always wanted to write a novel? Now's the time to try! NaNoWriMo is a national nonprofit organization that encourages you to write a 50,000-word novel in November. Bring your laptop (or paper and pen) to get some writing done and meet other NaNoWriMo-ers! Free WiFi. Open to teens in grades 6-12 and adults. Learn more about National Novel Writing Month at www.nanowrimo.org.
Excel 2007 EssentialsMonday, November 30, 2009 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 30, 2009 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: meeting room
This introductory 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 MS Excel. This class will be taught using Excel 2007. Registration begins on October 31.
Digital AnimationMonday, November 30, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Young people (ages 7 to 12) will learn about digital animation in this six week program. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
G2P: Wii Disney Sing It! 7 PM (School age)Monday, 11/30 @ 7 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Independence Branch: Large meeting room
A Wii video game karaoke program for kids in grades 1-5. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Anime Club7:00 Anime Club
Registration Starts: Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Southeast Branch: large meeting room
Join other teens who enjoy anime.
Polar ExpressMonday, November 30, 2009 7:00 PM
Strongsville Branch
All aboard for our annual Polar Express Pajama Party. Ages 4+up. Registration required.
fall pictures for our troopsTuesday, December 01, 2009
Berea Branch
December Read with the BrownsTuesday, December 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Garfield Heights Branch
Stop by the children's area to enter this month's Read with the Browns contest! Open to children in grades 2-6.
Orange Library Visits University Hospital's Moms & Babies IITuesday, December 01, 2009 11:30 AM
Orange Branch
The Orange Children's Staff will visit the UH-Highland Hts. Moms and Babies II for stories, music, fingerplays and fun!
Fondue FunTuesday, December 01, 2009 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
Grades 6-12
Chef Sherry will teach you the art of making and eating fondue. Recipes include cheese and chocolate dipping creations. Parents need to sign a permission form for this program.
Got-2-Play WiiTuesday, December 01, 2009 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, September 19, 2009 through Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Warrensville Branch
Join us as we play Wii sports and race on Mario and Sonics' Olympic Game.
After School Got2Play Wii and Board Games Too!Tuesday, December 01, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for After-school Game Day Tuesdays!
Who wants to be a caricaturist?Tuesday, December 01, 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
Who doesn't like those funny caricatures of family and friends? How about drawing one of your own?
Cookie Cutter Creations 6:30 PMTuesday, December 1st at 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Ages 3-12
Come and make holiday ornaments out of homemade play dough while listening to a few holiday stories.
Registration required
7:00 - Great Books - Family Literacy NightTuesday, December 1st at 7:00 pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Meeting Room
Every Kids' life should be filled with books. Click on the program title for more information.
Unique Gifts for the HolidaysTuesday, December 01, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Looking for personal and treasured gifts to give to those special people on your holiday gift list? Susan Aldrich presents ideas and recipes for a handmade, homemade holiday! Sponsored by the Friends of the Brecksville Library. Registration required.
G2P: Wii Disney Sing It! 7 PM (School age)Tuesday, 12/1 @ 7 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Independence Branch: Large meeting room
A Wii video game karaoke program for kids in grades 1-5. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Comics on the WebTuesday, December 01, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Do you draw comics? Ever wonder what it would take to see your work in print or online? Learn how to take your comics to the next level with Rick Smith, creator of the daily online comic strip Yehuda Moon, who will share tips and techniques for promoting and marketing your comics. Ages 12 and up
Snuggle bunniesTuesday, December 01, 2009 7:00 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
A short program of sleepy time stories, poems and music to wind down for the day. Wear your PJ's and bring your favorite stuffed Bedtime Buddy and get ready for bed. No registration required.
Holiday Paper Card CraftsTuesday, December 01, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, August 08, 2009 9:00 AM through Tuesday, December 01, 2009 7:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Bring old greeting cards and learn how to recycle them into beautiful book marks, gift tags, boxes and more!
Knitting Basics 2009 - class 2Tuesday, December 01, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Berea Branch: Large meeting Room
Knitting Basics 2009
Life Planning for Successful RetirementTuesday, December 01, 2009 7:00 PM
Berea Branch: large meeting room
Fitness, Food & Fun for Life - Read With the BrownsTuesday 7 PM 12/1
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch: meeting room
Please join us for this interactive, informational program which will address how physical activity and proper nutrition are vital elements of a healthy lifestyle. Fitness, Food & Fun for Life is brought to you by the Healthy Futures team, a Cleveland Clinic school and community-based childhood wellness initiative. Grades 2-5. Registration required.
Click on program name for details.
Book ChatTuesday, December 01, 2009 7:15 PM
Beachwood Branch
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
Cookie Cutter OrnamentsWedneday, December 2nd, 10 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room
A new twist on an old favorite - microwave salt dough Christmas ornaments. Children are invited to make ornaments with us. We supply the cookie cutters, glitter, paint and beads; you supply the creativity!
Registration required and limited to 20 participants.
Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver.
Tabs and Tables with Word 2007Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
A class on tabs and tables using Microsoft Word 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Monday, November 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Groups 2009-10Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:15 AM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Music Study Groups explore current concert music performed by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures, listening, and discussion. The classes, designed for both new and experienced music lovers are led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Fee. Registration required.
Temple Emanu El Fall Storytime Wednesdays8/22/2009
Orange Branch
Monthly storytime at Temple Emanu El by Orange Children's staff.
Temple Emanu El 2009Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:00 AM
Orange Branch
Storytime provided by Orange Branch, CCPL Staff to Temple Emanu El
Preschool and nursery school classes.
Power Point 2007 EssentialsWednesday, December 02, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
A beginner course on Microsoft Power Point 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins Monday, November 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
Ellenwood Book DiscussionWednesday, December 02, 2009 1:00 PM
Southeast Branch: Ellenwood Recreation Center
The Southeast Branch is holding a monthly book discussion at the Ellenwood Recreation Center, 124 Ellenwood Avenue in Bedford, the first Wednesday of every month.
Bluestockings Book DiscussionWednesday, December 02, 2009 1:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Just for Teens-Anime~Manga ClubWednesday, December 02, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Otaku or not, you’ll have fun! First Wednesday and third Tuesday of every month. Grades 6-12
Wacky WednesdaysWednesday, December 02, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Join us in the teen room for a new wacky activity every week. It could
be a game, a craft, a puzzle – who knows!
Open to Grades 6-12.
Cookie Club December 2nd at 4:00 pmWednesday, December 02, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, September 10, 2009 through Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting room
Cookie club
Kids in Grades 3-5
Read the book and then come discuss the book
G2P: Wii Wednesdays Dec 2Wednesday, December 02, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Room 2
TEENs and TWEENs, join us each Wednesday afternoon for a different Wii or PS2 game. Ages 9 and up.
Puppet ShowWednesday, December 2 from 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009
Bay Village Branch: Large Meeting Room
Nancy Sander's Puppets with Pizazz will entertain families with children ages 3 - 8 years old with a special show on Wednesday, December 2 at 4:15 p.m.. Click on program name for details.
Family Literacy Night: Great BooksWednesday, December 02, 2009 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Maple Heights Branch
Every kid's life should be filled with books
Importance of Early Care and Education in Our CommunitiesWednesday, December 02, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Strongsville Branch
Attendees of this program will receive information on early childhood and development including research, early care and education programs, advocacy, and resources. Co-sponsored by The Center for Community Solutions, groundWork, and Cuyahoga County Public Library. Click on program name for details.
Graphic Novel Discussion Group for AdultsWednesday, December 02, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, August 01, 2009
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Click on program name for details.
TEEN Yoga ExplorationWednesday, December 02, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Parma-South Branch: Large Meeting Room
Yoga can help ease the everyday stresses and pressures of teenage life. Explore yoga with Kathy O'Razio, Certified Yoga Instructor, and learn many of it's benefits. Reserve a mat today!
The Terminal Tower: A Cleveland LandmarkWednesday, December 02, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 02, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room
Learn about this Cleveland Landmark and treasure!
Parent's Holiday Guide to Video GamesWednesday, December 02, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Brooklyn Branch
Wondering what video game console or games to buy for your video game player in your family? Stop by the library and get a hands on look at some of the best game titles being released this year and talk with experts to see if the games are right for your family.
Thursday Morning ReadersThursday, December 03, 2009 10:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a causal and lively book discussion of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. All are welcome!
Music and Poetry in Jewish FictionThursday, December 03, 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
The Rosendorf Quartet
Teen Advisory GroupThursday, December 03, 2009 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Work on special projects, make crafts, perform Reader's Theater, have fun! Snacks!
Grades 6-12.
Registration requested.
Write It Out! ClubThursdays, Sept. 10 - Dec. 17, 4:00 pm
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 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.
Open to Grades 6-12.
Teens @ the LibraryThursday, December 03, 2009 4:00 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Volunteer opportunities for teens to work with children and help with library activities.
Money and Investing FUN-damentalsThursday, December 03, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Join us for Money and Investing FUN-damentals, a fun interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. Program sessions include information, games, and actitivies. For students in grades 7-12. Registration required.
Behavior-Based InterviewingThursday, December 03, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
A Career Counselor will show participants how to answer competency-based or behavior-based interview questions that are popular with hiring managers today. This program will include a session with mock interviews. Registration is required.
Word 2007 essentialsThursday, December 03, 2009 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Learn the basics of using a computer, operating in a Windows environment, and “surfing” the web. Valuable information available on the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s home page will be covered. A great place to learn about computers and the World Wide Web for the first time. Registration begins on November 3.
December Family Literacy NightThursday, December 03, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Families are invited to join us for an evening of Great Books for Kids. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Strongsville Branch Library Annual Holiday Open HouseThursday, December 03, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, October 05, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for our annual holiday open house as we present "December Celebrations Around the World." A musical celebration for all ages. Click on program name to register and for more information. Registration begins Monday, October 5th.
The Coupon Guy!Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:00 PM
North Royalton Branch
Trying to stretch your income as the holidays approach? Join local consumer specialist Joe Daugirdas as he shows you how to save money and get the best deals in town on groceries, restaurants and more by using coupons. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Fall Bookworms 7:00 PMThursday, December 3rd at 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Grades K-3
Fun book times for beginning readers and their parents on the first Thursday of each month. Stop by the Children's Department to pick up your book before the program!
Registration required
Welcome Winter!Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Olmsted Falls Branch: Olmsted Community Church Fellowship Hall
Make simple winter decorations and gifts for family and furry friends. For ages 3 - 6 with caregivers. Registration is required. Click program name for details.
Ideas for the New Warrensville BranchThursday, December 03, 2009 7:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
Please join us to discuss ideas for a new Warrensville Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Book AheadThursday, December 03, 2009 7:30 PM
Berea Branch: conference room
Book Ahead... a group that reads and discusses the titles everyone is talking about.
Friday Morning Book DiscussionFriday, December 04, 2009 9:30 AM
Brooklyn Branch
One-on-One Computer ClassFriday, December 04, 2009 9:30 AM
Bay Village Branch
Learn how to use our catalog, set up an e-mail or browse the internet. We are offering a basic skills class.
Friday Morning Drop-InsFriday, December 4 from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Bay Village Branch: Story Room
Children birth – 5 years and a caregiver.
Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, fingerplays, songs and music. Save time after the fun for a simple craft or babies to play with toys. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Click on program name for details.
December Friday Fun Day 10:30 AMFriday, December 4th at 10:30 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Preschoolers, their families and friends. Childcares welcome!
Enjoy storytelling, music and puppet shows.
Registration required.
Brook Park Memorial 2nd Grade Class Library VisitsFriday, December 04, 2009 2:20 PM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
The second graders of Brook Park Memorial Elementary School visit the library for a storytime and book selection.
Student Friends Decorate the LibraryFriday, December 04, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Royalton Branch
Student Friends are invited to decorate the North Royalton Public Library for the holidays. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Students in grades 4 and up are invited to join the Student Friends by calling the North Royalton Public Library at 440-237-3800.
G2P - Rock BandFriday, December 04, 2009 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Do you have what it takes to become a rock legend?
Book SaleSaturday, December 05, 2009 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room
October 3, 2009 Saturday Library Hours
November 7, 2009 Saturday Library Hours
December 5, 2009 Saturday Library Hours
It's a Wrap: Crafty Gift WrappingSaturday, December 05, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Ideas and techniques for unique gift wrapping, bows and embellishments. Hands on workshop with all supplies provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
Gingerbread HouseSaturday 10 AM 12/5
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
Make a graham cracker gingerbread house for the holiday season. Bring candy for decorating if you wish. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.
Click on program name for details.
Word 2007Saturday, December 05, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:00 AM through Saturday, December 05, 2009 10:00 AM
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.
Chocolate Treat-Saturday, December 5Saturday, December 5
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:00 AM
Gates Mills Branch
Drop into the library to create your chocolate treat.
10:30 AM Fall "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays throughout the year at 10:30 AM
Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room
Stop by the Children's Room on Saturday mornings at 10:30 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.
Saturday Story/CraftSaturdays, 9/19, 10/17, 11/14 and 12/5 at 10:30 AM
Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room
A story and craft program for children ages 2-5 and a caregiver. Click on program name for details.
Student Volunteers--Watercolor Bookmarks--11:00 AMSaturday, Dec. 5th, 11:00 am
Registration Starts: Monday, August 03, 2009
Parma Ridge Branch: Meeting Room
Make watercolor bookmarks for hospital patients. Earn Community Service Hours! For Grades 5-12.
Mitten MagicSaturday 12/5 at 11 AM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Children ages 4-8 are invited to hear mitten stories and decorate mitten cookies. Registration is requested. Click on program name for details.
Junior Robotics: The Olympic Games - Sumo Bot (Ages 10-14)Saturday, December 5th, 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:00 AM through Thursday, December 03, 2009 1:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Build a robot that will push as many “competitors” as possible out of a ring! Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G. Team)Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:01 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room
Join in on the fun of a helpful teen group! Ages 11-19. Saturday, December 5th, 11:00-12:00 noon. Please register.
Word 2007 Essentials 1:00 PMSaturday, December 05, 2009 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, November 05, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center
For beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word. 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. Registration begins November 5th. Register online, in person, or by calling 440-888-4300.
Warm-Up ParmaSaturday, December 05, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch
Teens Grades 6-12
Make no-sew blankets to help the Parma Collaborative. Earn community service hours or just do the right thing! Registration Required Registration begins November 2, 2009.
Janet Dodrill - Paintings and Prints - Art Exhibit and ReceptionSaturday, December 05, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: great hall
Janet Dodrill - Paintings and Prints - Art Exhibit and Reception
G2P: Teen Video Game GroupSaturday, December 05, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Join the Teen Video Game Group for monthly games! Play video games with other teens. Ages 11-18/ please register.
Gingerbread HouseSaturday 2 PM 12/5
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
Make a graham cracker gingerbread house for the holiday season. Bring candy for decorating if you wish. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.
Click on program name for details.
Dec. 5th - "Ringing in the Season" - Handbell ChoirSaturday, December 05, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, October 01, 2009 through Friday, December 04, 2009
Gates Mills Branch: Burton Court
This holiday delight is an encore performance!
Join us for this extremely entertaining and popular musical event. Last year's concert was more than well-attended; it was fabulously well-attended and much enjoyed by all.
Many thanks to the Friends of the Gates Mills Library for making this event possible!
Holiday Cards/Candles & CraftsSaturday, December 05, 2009 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: meeting room
Grades 5 and up. Get ready for the holidays by making a candle using powdered wax, and ornament, holiday cards, and one other surprise. Keep the crafts for yourself or give them as gifts.
Thank Goodness It's Over Party!Saturday, December 05, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
November is National Novel Writing Month! Bring a dish to share with other writers at this potluck event to celebrate the end of NaMo WriMo!
To learn more, visit nanowrimo.org and feel free to drop by any free writing events sponsored by NaNo WriMo and Cuyahoga County Public Library!
Disney Day 2:00 PMSaturday, December 5th at 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Ages 3-10 (ages 5 and under with participating adult)
Celebrate Walt Disney's birthday with crafts, games, and activities.
Registration required
Teen Text-OffSaturday, December 05, 2009 2:00 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Just how fast can you text? Test your speed texting with one hand, two hands, and blind-folded. Prizes and refreshments, too!
Winter Magic with the Snow QueenSaturday, Dec. 5, at 2:00 pm
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Fairview Park Branch: Auditorium
Join the Snow Queen for a wintery mix of frosty fairy tales, puppets, music and a craft! Ages 3 and up.
SOUNDS OF THE SEASONSaturday, December 05, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
Recorder group, Queensbridge Consort will play music in our library garden.
Registration is requested. Click on the program name for details.
Wimpy Kid Book DiscussionSaturday, December 05, 2009 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:00 AM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Join us as we discuss Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid -The Last Straw. Grades 4-6 Click on the program name for more information.
Teen Holiday Bake-Off!Saturday, December 5 from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Teens are invited to bake a cake, cookies or pie and enter for judging and prizes!
What's For Dinner? "Mystery Basket" Cooking ProgramSunday, December 06, 2009 2:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
What do you do when confronted with a fridge full of ingredients and no planned dinner? Join Chef Michael Lyons of a creative culinary session filled with spur of the moment idea. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Holiday Walk-In CraftMonday, December 07, 2009
Parma-Snow Branch
Come into the library any time this week and make holiday crafts -- some to take home and some to leave at the library.
No registration required. All ages.
Orange Inclusive Preschool Visits the Orange LibraryMonday, December 07, 2009
Orange Branch
The Orange Library welcomes OIP for storytime!
Holiday Walk-In CraftMonday, December 7, 2009
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
All ages
Come in and make two ornaments, one for our library and one to take home. Learn about different holiday customs from this time of year.
Excel 2007Monday, December 07, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:00 AM through Monday, December 07, 2009 10:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch
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 2007 Basics or some experience using MS Excel. Registration is required.
Mail Merge with Word 2007Monday, December 07, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:00 AM through Monday, December 07, 2009 1:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center
In this advanced class, participants will learn how to use lists of information (ex. names and addresses) to quickly create letters, mailing labels, and certificates in Microsoft Word. Prerequisites: Word Essentials and Excel Essentials. Registration is required.
Money and Investing FUN-damentalsMonday, December 07, 2009 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Join us for Money and Investing FUN-damentals, a fun interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. Program sessions include information, games and activities. For students in 7-12th grade.
Cookie Cutter OrnamentsWednesday, December 7th, 4:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room
A new twist on an old favorite - microwave salt dough Christmas ornaments. Children are invited to make ornaments with us. We supply the cookie cutters, glitter, paint and beads; you supply the creativity!
Registration required and limited to 20 participants.
Grades K-3
Test Strategies Workshop for ACTMonday, December 07, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
Would you like to achieve a higher score on the ACT?
December Family Literacy Night 6:30 PMMonday, December 7th at 6:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Grades K-6 and their parents
Great Books for Kids presents recent, high quality publications for kids of all ages- and their families. Please come hear Leslie Molnar, Youth Services Selection Supervisor, talk about our Great Books!
Registration required
Computer FundamentalsMonday, December 07, 2009 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, November 06, 2009 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Learn the basics of using a computer, operating in a Windows environment, and “surfing” the web. Valuable information available on the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s home page will be covered. A great place to learn about computers and the World Wide Web for the first time. Registration begins on November 6.
The New Job SearchMonday, December 07, 2009 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
Are you overwhelmed and confused by the job hunt process? Have your job search skills become a little rusty? Join us to learn some new strategies for the new job search. Registration required. Registration begins October 17, 2009.
Writing GroupMonday, December 07, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room
Come to Write Time -- a writing group at Mayfield Branch -- to start (or jumpstart) your writing. Get inspired by creative writing prompts, meet others who want to write, and check out books and magazines for writers. Questions? Contact Laurie von Mehren at 440-473-0350.
Self-Help Massage for the HolidaysMonday, December 07, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, August 08, 2009 9:00 AM through Monday, December 07, 2009 7:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Who couldn't use some stress relief at this time of year? Learn practical techniques to reduce physical symptoms and ailments like headaches, neck aches, low back pain and more.
Digital AnimationMonday, December 07, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Young people (ages 7 to 12) will learn about digital animation in this six week program. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Monday Evening Book DiscussionMonday, December 07, 2009 7:15 PM
Brooklyn Branch
Adult Book Discussion - Dreams From My Father by Barack ObamaMonday, December 07, 2009 7:30 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for an evening bok discussion filled with lively conversation about those titles that you would love to talk about. December, Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama.
Holiday Walk-In CraftMonday, December 7, 2009
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
All ages
Come in and make two ornaments, one for our library and one to take home. Learn about different holiday customs from this time of year.
Excel 2007 Essentials 10:00 AMTuesday, December 08, 2009 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center
Excel 2007 Essentials Tuesday December 8th 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
This introductory 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 MS Excel. Registration required and begins November 9th. Register in person, online or by calling 440-888-4300.
Community Center Book DiscussionTuesday, December 08, 2009 10:30 AM
Beachwood Branch
Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
Mail Merge with Word 2007 1:00 PMTuesday, December 08, 2009 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center
Mail Merge with Word 2007 Tuesday December 8th 1:00-3:00 PM
In this advanced class, participants will learn how to use lists of information (exp. names and addresses) to quickly create letters, mailing labels and cetificates in Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Word Essentials and Excel Essentials. Registration Required and begins November 9th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300
Aquamarine (103 min)Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
The Orange Branch Library presents After-School Movie Tuesdays. Drop in and see a great flick! Popcorn and treats served. Tuesdays from 4:00 to movie's end. Registration not necessary. For grades 4 and up.
Tween Time TuesdaysTuesday, December 08, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, August 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Berea Branch
Join us for fun activites, light refreshments, and some library service. Students Grades 4 & up. Every second Tuesday September through December. (October date will be the first Tuesday.) Registration required (beginning 8/10/2009 for this program).
4:00 PM Money & Investing FUNdamentalsTuesday, December 08, 2009 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Activity Room
Children can learn the principles if money. Click on program title for more information.
Over 50 and Out of Work 6:30 PMTuesday, December 08, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:00 AM through Tuesday, December 08, 2009 6:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Story room
Over 50 and Out of Work Tuesday, December 8 6:30-8:30 PM
A Career counselor will present an informative and motivational program designed for the over-50 job seeker. Learn how to increase your marketablility and success in today's job market. Registration required. Register online, in person, or by calling 440-888-4300.
Santa's Workshop 6:30 PMTuesday, December 8th at 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Grades 3-6
Bring your imagination and we’ll transform some everyday items into presents you can give your friends and family!
Registration required
Snuggle bunniesTuesday, December 08, 2009 7:00 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
A short program of sleepy time stories, poems and music to wind down for the day. Wear your PJ's and bring your favorite stuffed Bedtime Buddy and get ready for bed. No registration required.
Polar Express @ the LibraryTuesday, December 08, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Garfield Heights Branch: North Pole A.K.A. Meeting Room
Join us for a reading of The Polar Express and stay for activities. Click on program name for more information.
December Celebrations Around the WorldTuesday, December 08, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Bring the entire family to celebrate the culture and tradition of Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Las Posadas in an interactive musical program presented by Muzikat-Shalom.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library
Great BooksTuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
All ages - families Registration required
Every kid's life should be filled with books - at home, at school, and anywhere they travel. Come hear Leslie Molnar, Youth Services Selection Supervisor, talk about our Great Books!
Pizza and salad will be served at 7:00 p.m.
Knitting Basics 2009 - class 3Tuesday, December 08, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Berea Branch: Large meeting Room
Knitting Basics 2009
Share your favorite titlesTuesday, December 08, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Join our new group! December 8
Share your favorite titles, talk about the books you love the most and tell us what you love about them.
Tween the Pages Book Club - The Mysterious Benedict SocietyTuesday 7 PM 12/8
Registration Starts: Friday, August 21, 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.
December book - The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Registration required
Click on program name for details.
Holiday Music - Celebrate Your World!Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Registration: Thursday, August 27, 2009 through Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Brook Park Branch
Kick off the holiday season with a fun family sing-along (song sheets provided) featuring Howard Jacobs of Keyboards to Go! Join the festivities featuring songs from various cultures.
Book discussion-The Leisure Seeker by Michael ZadoorianTuesday, December 08, 2009 7:00 PM
Gates Mills Branch
Book discussion of the Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 PM.
G2P: Wii Game DayWednesday, Dec. 9, 3:30-5:00 pm
Parma Ridge Branch: Meeting Room
Wii and/ or Guitar Hero Open Play. Eat snacks and hang out. For Gr. 5-12.
Teen Advisory BoardWednesday, December 09, 2009
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Warrensville Branch
Is there something about the library you want to change? Interested in meeting like-minded teens? Then come join our Teen Advisory Board!
Holiday Walk-In CraftMonday, December 7, 2009
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
All ages
Come in and make two ornaments, one for our library and one to take home. Learn about different holiday customs from this time of year.
What's New: Book LookWednesday, December 09, 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Middleburg Heights Branch: New Book Area
Browse the newest releases in books, audio-fiction and large print books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. Second Wednesday of the month, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
10:30-5:00 Reindeer Games Make-It, Take-ItWednesday, December 09, 2009 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Activity Room
The reindeer need you help! Click on program title for more information.
Nonprofit Book Club: Learn, Discuss & ConnectWednesday, December 09, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Designed for busy nonprofit professionals and volunteers, each one-hour book club features a presentation by a local nonprofit or community leader, sharing ideas, an opportunity to network. December— The Zen of Fundraising: 89 Timeless Ideas to Strengthen and Develop Your Donor Relationships.
Book Lovers' Club: Home RepairWednesday, December 09, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
Join us for a lively discussion of Liz Rosenberg's engaging, often touching novel, Home Repair.
Guys and BooksWednesday, December 09, 2009 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.
Wacky WednesdaysWednesday, December 09, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Join us in the teen room for a new wacky activity every week. It could
be a game, a craft, a puzzle – who knows!
Open to Grades 6-12.
Make & Take Holiday (teens)Wednesday, December 09, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Drop in afterschool and make a holiday gift or piece of flair and take it with you!
Grades 6-12.
Registration requested.
G2P: Wii WednesdaysWednesday, December 09, 2009 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Grades 6-12. So you think you can dance, play the guitar, sing karaoke? Come in for Wii and PS2 Open Play and show us what you got!
G2P: After School Free PlayWednesday, December 09, 2009 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
Play Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Wii Music and more! A light snack will be provided.
Money and Investing FUN-damentals 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 09, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Kids in grades K-6 will learn about the principles of money and investing in this fun, interactive program. Click on program name for more information.
G2P: Wii Wednesdays Dec 9Wednesday, December 09, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Room 2
TEENs and TWEENs, join us each Wednesday afternoon for a different Wii or PS2 game. Ages 9 and up.
Money and Investing FUN-damentals 5:00 - 6:00 PMWednesday, December 09, 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Kids in grades K-6 will learn about the principles of money and investing in this fun, interactive program. Click on program name for more information.
Great Books! Family Literacy NightWednesday, December 09, 2009 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Every child's life should be filled with books - at home, at school, and anywhere they travel. Great Books presents...
Wednesday, Dec 9th /6:30 p.m.
Holiday EntertainingWednesday, December 09, 2009 6:30 PM
North Royalton Branch
Get ready for the "yummy side" of the holidays! Join Sarah Mentzer to learn how to make quick appetizers, dress-up simple meals and make helpful, budget-friendly decorating tips for the upcoming holidays. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Polar Express 6:30 PMWednesday, December 9th at 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and "board" the Polar Express. We'll read the book, sing carols, and make a craft on our imaginary train ride.
Registration required
Sounds of the SeasonWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch
Anime WorkshopWednesday, December 9 - 7:00 PM
Berea Branch: Large Meeting Room
Ages 11 - 18 / Registration required
Do you love anime and manga? Come to this meeting and discuss your favorite characters and books with other teenagers.
Polar ExpressWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting Room
All aboard the Polar Express! Come to our Polar Express party. We'll have songs, activities, and, of course, a reading of the Polar Express. Bring your holiday cheer, and welcome aboard! This event is for family members of all ages and sizes. (Don't forget to wear your pajamas!) Registration required.
“Pop” Into Our Teen Bracelet Craft CourseWednesday, December 9th, 2009 7:00-8:00 PM
Registration: Monday, November 09, 2009 9:00 AM through Monday, December 07, 2009 1:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Make a funky bracelet out of soda-pop tabs! Click on program name for details.
Share your favorite titles Book DiscussionWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for our Fall 2009 series of fantasy titles! For December, share your favorite titles, talk about the books you love the most and tell us what you love about them.
Learn How to Buy what You WantWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Develop your personal plan for spending and saving Money.
A representative from Dollar Bank will conduct this fun workshop.
Ages 11-18
Click on program name to register.
Meditation: Its Uses and Health BenefitsWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Friday, October 09, 2009 9:00 AM through Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
This is an introduction to meditation. Learn how it can benefit you in your daily life and much more. Registration required.
Holiday EnjoymentWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Parma-Snow Branch: The library main room
Feeling the stress of the holidays? Take a break with us!
Coffee and ConversationWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Conference Room
Cozy up with a seasonal story as we discuss Glenn Beck's A Christmas Sweater on December 9th at 7:00
Learn to Crochet-Make a Last Minute Holiday GiftWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM
Bay Village Branch: meeting room
Learn basics from crocheter Beth Ross. Participants will be shown how to make a slip knot on their crochet hook, then learn the chain stitch and single crochet stitch. Using these techniques, participants will begin to make their own crocheted scarf. Bring one crochet hook, size I9(5.5mm) and one skein of worsted weight yarn in any light or bright solid color. Stitches are very hard to see when using dark or multi-color yarn. Instruction sheets will be provided so you can complete your scarf after the program. Registration is required.
Raffinato String QuartetWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:00 PM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Please join us for an evening of holiday music, presented by the Raffinato String Quartet, students at Solon High School.
Dec. 9th Book Discussion "The Chosen" by Chiam PotokWednesday, December 09, 2009 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Gates Mills Branch: meeting room
Join us for an interesting and enjoyable hour! All are welcome.
Holiday Walk-In CraftMonday, December 7, 2009
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
All ages
Come in and make two ornaments, one for our library and one to take home. Learn about different holiday customs from this time of year.
Write It Out! ClubThursdays, Sept. 10 - Dec. 17, 4:00 pm
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 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.
Open to Grades 6-12.
Student FriendsThursday, December 10, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Story Room
We’re looking for 3rd – 5th grade volunteers. Some of our programs help the library and some are just for fun. Meeting dates are Thursdays, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10. Registration required.
Behavior Based Interviewing WorkshopThursday, December 10, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:00 AM through Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room
A Career Counselor will show participants how to answer competency-based or behavior-based interview questions that are popular with hiring managers today. This program will include a session with mock interviews. Registration is required.
December Family Literacy Night-Great BooksThursday, December 10, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Every kid's life should be filled with books - at home, at school, and anywhere they travel. Great Books for Kids presents recent, high quality publications for kids of all ages - and their families. The Youth Services Department of Cuyahoga County Public Library recommends you consider these titles. Please come hear Leslie Molnar, Youth Services Selection Supervisor, talk about our Great Books!
Registration requested.
Make a Gingerbread House, Thursday, 7:00 PMThursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Make a ho-ho-holiday decoration for your home using graham crackers, icing and candy. All materials provided. Grades K-6; children ages 5 and 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Thursday Evening Talkers: My Life at Grey GardensThursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
Join us as we enjoy into Lois Wright's, My Life at Grey Gardens, 13 months and beyond: a true and factual book. A movie feature will accompany the evening's discussion. Registration is required.
7:00 pm 39 CluesThursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Meeting Room
Dan and Amy Cahill continue to need help with thier mission. Click on the program title for more information.
Holiday PartyThursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Berea Branch
This annual holiday celebration will feature a Puppet Show presented by Nancy Sander. Registration required.
Quality of Life MattersThursday, December 10, 2009
Registration: Thursday, August 27, 2009 through Thursday, December 10, 2009
Brooklyn Branch
Transitioning from work to retirement is not easy. Program explores the essence of retirement. Speaker examines strategies to continue and/or create a more exciting and enriched life. Registration required.
Manage Your Time!Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, August 27, 2009 through Thursday, December 10, 2009
Maple Heights Branch
Overwhelmed, can't get started? How do you invest your time? Managing time is important to work and personal productivity. This program will help you be proactive with your time, deal with time killers, eliminate procrastination and create an action plan to effectively use your time. Registration required.
Adult Book DiscussionThursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 23, 2009 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch
Join us for a discussion of George Orwell's classic novel 1984. Light refreshments will be served.
Books can be picked up at the circulation desk after November 9th.
Registration is required.
7:00 PM Thursday, December, 10th 2009
Ideas for the New Warrensville BranchThursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
Please join us to discuss ideas for a new Warrensville Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.
African American Literature ClubThursday, December 10, 2009 7:15 PM
Beachwood Branch
Title TBA
Thursday Adult Book DiscussionThursday, December 10, 2009 7:30 PM
Bay Village Branch
Thursday Evening Book DiscussionThursday, December 10, 2009 7:30 PM
Berea Branch: meeting room
Discussions include literary fiction and non-fiction titles from well-known authors.
Holiday Walk-In CraftMonday, December 7, 2009
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
All ages
Come in and make two ornaments, one for our library and one to take home. Learn about different holiday customs from this time of year.
PowerPoint 2007 EssentialsFriday, December 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:00 AM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room A
PowerPoint 2007 Essentials Friday, December 11, 2009
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 Microsoft Word.
Registration required and registration begins on November 11, 2009.
Excel 2007 EssentialsFriday, December 11, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 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.
Friends of the Orange Library Used Book SaleDecember 11 - 12, 2009
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Support the Friends of the Orange Library and build your personal library!
Friday, December 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday, December 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm
G2P: Afterschool Video Game DaysFriday, December 11, 2009 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting Room
Join us at the library for an afternoon of free play video games, board games, and more.
Holiday Walk-In CraftMonday, December 7, 2009
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
All ages
Come in and make two ornaments, one for our library and one to take home. Learn about different holiday customs from this time of year.
Fitness, Food, & Fun for Life – Read With the BrownsSaturday, December 12th, 10 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Please join us for this interactive informational program which will address how physical activity and proper nutrition are vital elements of a healthy lifestyle. Fitness, Food, & Fun for Life is brought to you by the Healthy Futures team, a Cleveland Clinic school and community-based childhood wellness initiative.
2nd – 5th grade.
Registration required.
Gingerbread HousesSaturday, December 12, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Run, run, as fast as you can...to our meeting room for some gingerbread fun! Build your own miniature house out of graham crackers, frosting, candy canes and other sweet treats. Drop in for this fun holiday activity. Sponsored by the Friends of Brecksville Library. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration.
10:30 AM Fall "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays throughout the year at 10:30 AM
Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room
Stop by the Children's Room on Saturday mornings at 10:30 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.
Just 4 U: Student FriendsSaturday, December 12, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
Are you between the ages of 10 and 18? Join the Just 4 U: Student Friends group and get involved in the Strongsville Branch Library as a volunteer. Pick up an application at the Teen or Children's Desk at the library and return to either the Teen or Children's Librarian.
Make a Gingerbread House, Saturday 11:00 AMSaturday, December 12, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Make a ho-ho-holiday decoration for your home using graham crackers, icing and candy. All materials provided. Grades K-6; children ages 5 and 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Teen Holiday Bake-OffSaturday, December 12, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, November 01, 2009
Gates Mills Branch
Love to bake? Want to show off your skills? Join us for a Holiday Bake-Off.
All Aboard for the Polar Express!Saturday, December 12, 2009 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:00 AM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for this family event as we watch the heart-warming movie, The Polar Express. Shhh, a surprise visit from Santa for all good girls and boys. Registration begins November 1st. Please register as a family. Click on program name for details.
Make a Gingerbread House, Saturday, 2:00 PMSaturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Make a ho-ho-holiday decoration for your home using graham crackers, icing and candy. All materials provided. Grades K-6; children ages 5 and 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
G2P: Game DaysSaturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Do you love to game? Spend an afternoon playing on a wii game system.
Open to Grades 6-12.
Gingerbread House CreationsSaturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, December 04, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch
Hear some gingerbread stories and make a gingerbread house to take home for the holidays! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Strongsville Library.
Families (Grandparents, too!)
Click on program name for details.
Holiday MagicSaturday, December 12 at 2:00 pm
Registration Starts: Saturday, November 28, 2009 9:00 AM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Don't miss Nancy Sander's very special holiday puppet show filled with fun and laughter--it's a treat for the whole family!! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration begins November 28.
Cool CapoeiraSaturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Maple Heights Branch
Martial arts, dance and acrobatics
Gingerbread TreatSaturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Entertainment by our Student Friends Group will be followed by the opportunity to decorate a "gingerbread house". For ages 5-7. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Fondue Fun with Chef Sherry!Saturday, October 10 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Come join Chef Sherry to learn how to make your next party a great success with chocolate and cheese fondues. We will prepare the fondues and all the wonderful things to dip them in.
Holiday Music FavoritesSaturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM
Bay Village Branch: Large Meeting Room
Join us as guitarists Trent Navran and Tom Poore perform your favorite holiday music
Ringing in the SeasonSaturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
Enjoy sacred and secular holiday music performed by a three-octave bell choir. The choir is affiliated with South Euclid-Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Registration required.
Teen Card Making Project12/12/2009 from 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Registration: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:00 AM through Friday, December 11, 2009 5:00 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Make and decorate cards and gift bags for the holiday. Some items will be shared with residents of a local nursing home. This program qualifies for community service hours, if needed, for teens ages 11-18. Registration required.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Email with GmailMonday, December 14, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:00 AM through Monday, December 14, 2009 10:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center
Sign up for a free Gmail account that can be checked from any Internet computer. Gmail is Google's email service, and offers spam filters, ways to organize your messages, and more. Registration is required.
Internet EssentialsMonday, December 14, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:00 AM through Monday, December 14, 2009 1:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center
Learn to visit websites that interest you, and search for different topics on the Internet. Prerequisite: Computer Essentials. Registration is required.
Beachwood Anime Club08/25/2009
Registration: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 3:00 PM through Monday, December 14, 2009 3:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Calling all Beachwood otaku!!
Monday MangaMonday, December 14, 2009 3:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Consider yourself an otaku? Even if you don’t, but love the genre join the club where we preview great anime on the big screen, discuss our favorite manga and more. Grades 6-12
Mondays September 14th, October 5th, November 9th, December 14th/3:30 pm
Money and Investing FUNdamentals 4:00 p.m.Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Branch: Conference Room
Grades K-6 Registration required.
Join us for Money and Investing FUN-damentals - a fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. Program sessions include information, games and activities.
Money and Investing FUNdamentals 4:00 PMMonday, December 14th at 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades K-6
A fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing.
If you are currently registered with the Homework Center, you do not need to register.
Money and Investing FUNdamentals 5:00 p.m.Monday, December 14, 2009 at 5:30p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Conference Room
For ages K-6
Join us for Money and Investing FUN-damentals - a fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. Program sessions include information, games and activities.
Money and Investing FUNdamentals 5:15 PMMonday, December 14th at 5:15 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades K-6
A fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing.
If you are currently registered with the Homework Center, you do not need to register.
KC's Dream AuditionMonday, December 14, 2009 6:00 PM through Wednesday, December 16, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00 AM through Monday, December 14, 2009 9:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Open Auditions For the 2010
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program
Using Social Networking in Your Job SearchMonday, December 14, 2009 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, November 07, 2009 9:00 AM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
Let the librarians from the Career Center show you how to use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace in your job search. Registration required. Registration begins November 7, 2009.
Ringing in the SeasonMonday, December 14, 2009 7-8 PM
Registration: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM through Monday, December 14, 2009 9:00 AM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Great Hall - Upper Level
Enjoy sacred and secular holiday music performed by a three-octave bell choir. Learn the history of handbells, sing along and even try out the handbells. A must for setting your holiday season. The choir is affiliated with the South Euclid-Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Register online or by calling 216 382 4880.
Wheelchair accessible - enter on the upper level.
December Family Literacy Night: Great BooksMonday, December 14, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for this month's Family Literacy Night. Click on program name for more information and to register.
YMTC ( Young Mothers Take Charge)Monday, December 14, 2009 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Meeting Room
YMTC (Young Mothers Take Charge) helping young moms move forward…
Young mothers (under the age of 21) and their families
Following the Baby and Me Family Story Time at 6:30 PM
Digital AnimationMonday, December 14, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Young people (ages 7 to 12) will learn about digital animation in this six week program. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Anime Club7:00 Anime Club
Registration Starts: Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Southeast Branch: large meeting room
Join other teens who enjoy anime.
Mother/Daughter Teen Book DiscussionMonday, December 14, 2009 7:30 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Join us to talk about teen books while enjoying refreshments. Copies of the books are available one month before the discussion.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Word 2007 EssentialsTuesday, December 15, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:00 AM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room A
Word 2007 Essentials Tuesday, December 15, 2009
For beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word 2007. 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.
Registration required and registration begins November 16, 2009.
Office 2007 OverviewTuesday, December 15, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:00 AM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room A
Office 2007 Overview Tuesday, December 15, 2009
This class geared for participants already familiar with Office Applications and offers an overview of the new terminology and features available in Office 2007.
Prerequisite: Previous experience with Word and Excel required.
Registration required and registration begins on November 16, 2009.
Resume ClinicTuesday, December 15, 2009 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech Center
A Career Counselor from Cuyahoga County Public Library's Career Center will aid job seekers in writing a resume using Microsoft Word 2007. You will walk out with a resume ready to use. You must be computer literate, have computer skills and have an email address.
Travelin’ Tuesdays: Journey Through the Seasons, Close UpTuesday, December 15, 2009 2:00 PM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
From the appearance of the first wildflowers to the coming of the snow and ice, Bruce Mack takes us on a journey through the seasons, examining the smaller and often overlooked aspects of the natural world. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brecksville Library and the City of Brecksville.
Wii Open Play - TeensTuesday, December 15, 2009 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Enjoy an afternoon of open play on the Wii! Play Wii Sports, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Guitar Hero III and DDR Hottest Party!
Grades 6-12.
Registration requested.
'Tween/Teen Craft AfternoonTuesday, December 15, 2009 3:00 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
'Tweens & Teens are invited to create a craft a month. No registration required.
December 15 - Make origami bookmarks
Just for Teens-Anime~Manga ClubTuesday, December 15, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Otaku or not, you’ll have fun! First Wednesday and third Tuesday of every month. Grades 6-12
A Holiday Movie and Homemade CardsTuesday, December 15, 2009 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, September 19, 2009 through Tuesday, December 15, 2009 3:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
Come enjoy a Holiday movie as we make Homemade Cards for those in need.
Money & Investing FUNdamentalsTuesday, December 15, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
Students in K-6th grade, join us for a fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. If your child is currently registered with the Homework Center, there is no need to register for this program.
Money & Investing FUNdamentalsTuesday, December 15, 2009 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Warrensville Branch
Students in K-6th grade, join us for a fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. If your child is currently registered with the Homework Center, there is no need to register for this program.
Fall Student Friends 6:30 PMTuesday, December 15th at 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Grades 3-6
Volunteer to help out your library and your community!
Registration requested.
Homemade Holiday GiftsTuesday, December 15, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 01, 2009
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
Save your cash and create some easy holiday gifts for your family! Open to teens in grades 5 and up. Registration begins October 1st.
Tuesday Night Books 7-8 PMTuesday, December 15, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:00 AM through Tuesday, December 15, 2009 6:30 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch: conference room
Tuesday Night Books Tuesday December 15th 7:00-8:00 PM
Join us to discuss A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas. Books will be available beginning November 17th. Register online, in person, or by calling 440-888-4300.
Snuggle bunniesTuesday, December 15, 2009 7:00 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
A short program of sleepy time stories, poems and music to wind down for the day. Wear your PJ's and bring your favorite stuffed Bedtime Buddy and get ready for bed. No registration required.
Inspirational Book Discussion - Dreams From My FatherTuesday, December 15, 2009 7:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Please join us for a lively, inspiring, and uplifting monthly book discussion. This month's title is Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama.
This book group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm at hosting branch listed (GFH, MHR, and WVH)
60s TV Lounge: TV ChristmasTuesday, December 15, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 15, 2009 10:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: large meeting room
Warm up your holidays as Pop Culture Historian Bill Brauning revisits the TV events of Christmases past.
Teen Book Group Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Alexie ShermanTuesday, December 15, 2009 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, September 07, 2009
Gates Mills Branch: Meeting Room
Read Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Alexie Sherman. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Good Morning, StrongsvilleWednesday, December 16, 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
A library open house for Seniors and residents of Strongsville. Meets the Third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Click on program name for more details.
Computer Essentials 10:00 AMWednesday, December 16, 2009 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center
Computer Essentials Wednesday December 16th 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.Registration required and begins November 16th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Internet Essentials 1:00-3:00Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center
Internet Essentials Wednesday December 16th 1:00-3:00 PM
Struggling to wade through the sea of information online? Learn how to find what you're looking for and make sure it's from a trusted source.
For this computer class at Parma-Ridge library, register starting November 16th either online in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Readers Circle Afternoon Book DiscussionWednesday, December 16, 2009 1:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
The Faith Club by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner
Wacky WednesdaysWednesday, December 16, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Join us in the teen room for a new wacky activity every week. It could
be a game, a craft, a puzzle – who knows!
Open to Grades 6-12.
Just a Craft 4:00 PMWednesday, December 16, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, September 10, 2009 through Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Parma-Ridge Branch
Just a Craft
Kids in Grades 1-5. Registration begins Sept. 10th .
Calling all creative kids!
Just a Craft/ Dec.Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009
Parma-Ridge Branch: meeting room
Just a Craft
Kids in Grades 1-5. Registration begins Sept. 10th .
Calling all creative kids!Come and join us once each month to create a fun and and easy craft.
Wednesday Sept.23rd @4:00pm
Wednesday Oct 24th @ 4:00 pm
Wednesday Nov.18th @4:00 PM
Wednesday Dec.16th @4:00 PM
Teen Library Council-TLCWednesday, December 16, 2009 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
KC's Dream AuditionWednesday, December 16, 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00 AM through Sunday, December 13, 2009 9:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Open Auditions For the 2010
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program
Homework Center Family Literacy NightsWednesday, December 16, 2009 6:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Family Literacy Night-Great Books!
Every Kid’s life should be filled with books – at home, at school, and anywhere they travel. Great Books for Kids presents recent, high quality publications for kids of all ages- and their families. The Youth Services Department of Cuyahoga County Public Library recommends you consider these titles. Please come hear Leslie Molnar, Youth Services Selection Supervisor, talk about our Great Books! Make a night of it with the entire family, as a pizza and beverages will be served. Registration requested.
Wednesday, December 16th/ 6:30 pm
Wednesday Evening Book DiscussionWednesday, December 16, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
The Wednesday Evening Book discussion is open to all adults with an interest in reading and discussing books. Click on program name for more information.
Trim-A-TreeWednesday, December 16, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Registration Suggestion.
Families
Decorations, cookies and holiday hearts! Start the season off right with holiday songs, stories, games, and crafts. Then trim-a-tree to decorate our children's area!
DIY Holiday GiftsWednesday, December 16, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Olmsted Falls Branch
Trying to find the perfect gift that doesn't cost a fortune? Come to our do-it-yourself holiday gift workshop. We'll be making bath salts, lotions, and more. All supplies provided. Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration required.
Holiday Music - Celebrate Your World!Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Registration: Thursday, August 27, 2009 through Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Parma Heights Branch
Kick off the holiday season with a fun family sing-along ( song sheets provided) featuring Howard Jacobs of Keyboards to Go! Join the festivities featuring songs from various cultures. 7:00 p.m.
Polar ExpressWednesday, December 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
Ages 3 and up with family Registration required
Wear your P.J.'s and bring your favorite blanket or stuffed animal to hear the story Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Sing songs, action rhymes and make a craft too! Cookies and milk/apple juice snack provided by Student Friends. Please register for only one night.
Craft Program: Paper bead necklace/braceletWednesday, December 16, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
GRADES 6-12
Make paper bead necklace/bracelet
Wednesday, December 16th / 7-8
MUSIC IN THE GARDENWednesday, December 16, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
Cheryl Fitiak will play her classical guitar in the library garden.
Evening Book DiscussionWednesday, December 16, 2009 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Hoot by Carl Hiaasen.
Lunchbox ChatThursday, December 17, 2009
North Royalton Branch: Middle School
Monthly program at the North Royalton Middle School!
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Adult Morning Book Discussion: The Last LectureThursday, December 17, 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room
Click on above title for more information and sign-up details.
Third Thursday Book ClubThursday, December 17, 2009 2:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
Afternoon Book DiscussionThursday, December 17, 2009 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Hoot by Carl Hiaasen.
Student FriendsThursday, December 17, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
Grades 4-7 Registration required.
We're looking for a few good volunteers. Some of our programs help the library and some are just fun!
Student FriendsThursday, December 17, 2009 3:30 PM through Monday, December 14, 2009 4:30 PM
Warrensville Branch: Meeting Room
We're looking for a few good volunteers in grades 3-6! Some of our projects help the library and some are just for fun. Light Refreshments will be provided. Separate registration is suggested for each monthly meeting:
Teens @ the LibraryThursday, December 17, 2009 4:00 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Volunteer opportunities for teens to work with children and help with library activities.
Fall Book Buddies (Grades K-2)Thursdays 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, and 12/17 at 4 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Boys and girls in grades K-2 “buddy up” with an older reader. Registration is requested. Program meets on Thursdays 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, and 12/17 from 4-5 p.m. Click on program name for details.
Write It Out! ClubThursdays, Sept. 10 - Dec. 17, 4:00 pm
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 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.
Open to Grades 6-12.
Book Buddies grades 6-912/17/2009 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Registration: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:00 PM through Wednesday, December 16, 2009 5:00 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Share books, games and reading fun with a beginning reader in grades K-3. This program qualifies for community service hours, if needed.
Comix Quest: a Graphic Novel Discussion GroupThursday, December 17, 2009 4:30 PM
Strongsville Branch: Storytime Room
Are you a Comics and Graphic Novels Fan in grades 5 - 12?
Join us for a book discussion of a DIFFERENT kind!
Refreshments, guest speakers, and some surprises as well.
Please register in person.
Write Time for TeensThursday, December 17, 2009 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: Teen Area
Do you love to write? Or maybe you’d love to but are unsure how to get started? Provoke your creativity and pick up writer’s tricks and fun ways to express yourself through writing. Grades 6-12
Fundraising PlanningThursday, December 17, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Fundraising Planning will show you how to analyze your organization’s situation and develop a fundraising plan that will include a variety of revenue sources. Registration required.
Holiday Movie Night 7:00 PMThursday, December 17th at 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
All Ages
Join us for a movie on our big screen. We’ll provide popcorn and fun activities. Parents must sign a release form for children to participate.
Registration required.
Great Books, for Great kids/Homework Center Family NightThursday, December 17, 2009 7:00 PM through Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom
Great Books for Great kids
Thursday Dec.17th/7:00pm
Every kid's life should be filled with books.
Social NetworkingThursday, December 17, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, September 28, 2009
Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room
Learn how to join social networking phenomenon of MySpace, Facebook and others. Registration is required.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Brook Park Memorial 2nd Grade Class Library VisitsFriday, December 18, 2009 2:20 PM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
The second graders of Brook Park Memorial Elementary School visit the library for a storytime and book selection.
Winter Hibernating Animals Hunt!Daily, Dec. 19 - 30, 2009
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Area
Find the hibernating animals hidden throughout the Children's Area! No registration needed for this two-week program -- just come in!
Winter Animals Craft!Daily, Dec. 19 - 30, 2009
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Area
Make a craft about winter animals! No registration needed for this two-week activity -- just come in!
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Family Book DiscussionsSaturday, December 19, 2009 10:00 AM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Bring your family to this innovative multigenerational book discussion. Registration requested. The Little Match Girl by Hans Christen Andersen
10:30 AM Fall "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays throughout the year at 10:30 AM
Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room
Stop by the Children's Room on Saturday mornings at 10:30 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.
Kids CareSaturday, December 19th -- 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room
Show you care by making a festive holiday card for a senior citizen. Click on program name for more details.
Club Otaku - Japanese Manga and Anime Club Holiday SpecialSaturday, December 19, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting room
Love manga and anime? This is the place to be! Meet new friends at our monthly meetings. Watch anime, draw, play Japanese-made video games, and more. Heck - you might even eat sushi too!
"Dance Image" Dance ConcertSaturdays, October 17 and December 19 at 2:00 PM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Dance Image will present an interactive dance program for dance enthusiasts of all ages. No registration required. Click on program name for details.
Ringing in the SeasonSaturday, December 19, 2009
Registration: Thursday, September 24, 2009 9:00 AM through Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:00 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Enjoy holiday music with this three-octave bell choir. Learn the history of hand bells, sing-along and even try out the hand bells. The choir is affiliated with the South Euclid-Hillcrest United Methodist Church.
Fall Teen Advisory Group - 2009Saturdays, September 26th, October 24th, November 21st and December 19th, 3:00-4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, August 01, 2009 9:00 AM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Discuss books, movies and music with other teens, plan teen library programs, and and have snacks! Click on program name for details.
Largely Literary Theater Presents "A Christmas Carol"Sunday, December 20, 2009 2:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
The Largely Literary Theater Company, whose previous appearances here have featured the works of Edgar Allen Poe and Mark Twain, return with their acclaimed three actor version of A Christmas Carol .
December Holiday Drop-in FunMonday, December 21 through Saturday, January 2 during library hours
Bay Village Branch: Story Room
For children ages 4-10.
Stop in the Children’s Story Room during library hours and make a holiday craft or two. No registration required. Click on program name for details.
Bingo's BirthdayMondays, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd during Library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and play scavenger hunt Bingo to celebrate the birthday of the game and win a small prize.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Monday Afternoon Book DiscussionMonday, December 21, 2009 1:15 PM
Brooklyn Branch
2:00-4:00 PM G2P: Winter BreakMonday, December 21, 2009 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Meeting Room
G2P means Got-2-Play. Join us for the fun. Click on progam title for more information.
Digital AnimationMonday, December 21, 2009 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Young people (ages 7 to 12) will learn about digital animation in this six week program. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Adult Evening Book Discussion: Founding MothersMonday, December 21, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room
Click on above title for more information and sign-up details.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Bingo's BirthdayMonday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd during Library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and play scavenger hunt Bingo to celebrate the birthday of the game and win a small prize.
Improv Comedy DayTuesday, December 22, 2009 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Learn improv comedy techniques in the afternoon. Then perform your improv techniques that evening for family and friends. A prize will be given for the best performer as voted by peers. Dinner provided.
Open to Grades 6-12.
Snuggle bunniesTuesday, December 22, 2009 7:00 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
A short program of sleepy time stories, poems and music to wind down for the day. Wear your PJ's and bring your favorite stuffed Bedtime Buddy and get ready for bed. No registration required.
Polar ExpressWednesday, December 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
Ages 3 & up with family Registration required
Wear your pj's and bring your favorite blanket or stuffed animal to hear the story Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Sing songs, action rhymes and make a craft too! Cookies and milk/apple juice snack provided by the Student Friends. Please register for only one night.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Bingo's BirthdayMonday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd during Library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and play scavenger hunt Bingo to celebrate the birthday of the game and win a small prize.
Wacky WednesdaysWednesday, December 23, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Join us in the teen room for a new wacky activity every week. It could
be a game, a craft, a puzzle – who knows!
Open to Grades 6-12.
G2P: Wii Wednesdays Dec 23Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Room 2
TEENs and TWEENs, join us each Wednesday afternoon for a different Wii or PS2 game. Ages 9 and up.
LIBRARY CLOSEDAll Libraries are CLOSED December 24 and 25 for Christmas
All Branches
All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library (and Administration Offices) are CLOSED Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.
LIBRARY CLOSEDFriday, December 25, 2009
All Branches
All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library are CLOSED Friday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Bingo's BirthdayMonday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd during Library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and play scavenger hunt Bingo to celebrate the birthday of the game and win a small prize.
10:30 AM Fall "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays throughout the year at 10:30 AM
Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room
Stop by the Children's Room on Saturday mornings at 10:30 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.
Bingo's BirthdayMonday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd during Library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and play scavenger hunt Bingo to celebrate the birthday of the game and win a small prize.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
G2P: Pokemon Nintendo DS TournamentMonday, December 28, 2009 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting room
Think you're the best Pokemon trainer in the Cleveland area? Got the fever to catch them all? Bring your own Nintendo DS and play in our PokeMasters Tournament and see if you're the best there is.
Please note that the library is not responsible for misplaced, lost, or stolen Nintendo DS systems. Please be sure to keep track of your own items.
Student Friends Undecorate the LibraryMonday, December 28, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Royalton Branch
Student Friends are invited to help us undecorate the library. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Bingo's BirthdayMonday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd during Library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and play scavenger hunt Bingo to celebrate the birthday of the game and win a small prize.
G2P: Super Smash Brothers Brawl TournamentTuesday, December 29, 2009 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch
Enter our SSBB Tournament and see if you're the best brawler out there. For grades 5-12.
NR Otaku Society For TeensTuesday, December 29, 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
North Royalton Branch
Back 2 School! Get ready to watch anime on Tuesday nights!
Meet the Author: Steve HockensmithTuesday, December 29, 2009 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: meeting room
Come meet Steve Hockensmith, author of the Holmes on the Range hit book series. Mr. Hockensmith will talk about the books, writing and he will afterward sign books (available for purchase).
Bingo's BirthdayMonday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd during Library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and play scavenger hunt Bingo to celebrate the birthday of the game and win a small prize.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Resume ClinicWednesday, December 30, 2009 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center
A Career Counselor from Cuyahoga County Public Library's Career Center will aid job seekers in writing a resume using Microsoft Word 2007. You will walk out with a resume ready to use. You must be computer literate, have keyboarding and have an email address.
Wacky WednesdaysWednesday, December 30, 2009 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Join us in the teen room for a new wacky activity every week. It could
be a game, a craft, a puzzle – who knows!
Open to Grades 6-12.
G2P: Wii Wednesdays Dec 30Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Room 2
TEENs and TWEENs, join us each Wednesday afternoon for a different Wii or PS2 game. Ages 9 and up.
LIBRARY CLOSEDThursday, December 31, 2009
All Branches
All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library are CLOSED on Thursday, December 31 for New Years Eve and on Friday, January 1, 2010 — New Year's Day.
LIBRARY CLOSEDFriday, January 01, 2010
All Branches
All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library are CLOSED on Friday, January 1, 2010 — New Year's Day.
January Read with the BrownsFriday, January 01, 2010
Garfield Heights Branch
Stop by the children's area to enter this month's Read with the Browns contest! Open to children in grades 2-6.
Holiday Drop-in CraftsMonday, December 14th through Saturday, January 2nd during library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Stop and visit us at the library and make a creative craft to take home with you.
Bingo's BirthdayMonday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd during Library hours
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Families
Come and play scavenger hunt Bingo to celebrate the birthday of the game and win a small prize.
10:00 AM Winter "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays 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.
Winter Student FriendsSaturday, January 02, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
Club Otaku - Japanese Anime and Manga FansSaturday, January 02, 2010 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch
Love manga and anime? This is the place to be! Meet new friends at our monthly meetings. Watch anime, draw, play Japanese-made video games, and more. Heck - you might even eat sushi too!
COCA Art ExhibitSunday, January 03, 2010 1:00 PM through Sunday, January 31, 2010 5:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
A display by COCA (Contemporary Cloth Artists)
Orange Inclusion Preschool Visits the Orange LibraryMonday, January 04, 2010
Orange Branch
The Orange Inclusion Preschool visits the Orange Library for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun.
Gross Schechter Preschool VisitsMonday, January 04, 2010
Orange Branch
The Orange Branch Library visits Gross Schechter's preschool once a month for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun!
winter pictures for our troopsMonday, January 04, 2010
Berea Branch
Book Discussion- Brother, I'm Dying by Edwidge DanticatMonday, January 04, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Parma Heights Branch
Join us for a lively and penetrating discussion of Edwidge Danticat's Brother, I'm Dying.
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.
After-School Wii Will Play MondayMonday, January 04, 2010 3:07 PM - 4:07 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
Ready to play?
Puppet Funshop 6:00 PMMonday, Jan. 4th - Thursday, Jan. 7th, and Monday, Jan. 11th - Thursday, Jan. 14th at 6:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 4-7
Record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts, and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Martin Luther King Day celebration!
Parent/ Guardian must register student in person
MLK Day Celebration Readers Theatre 6:30 PMMon., Jan. 4th, Thurs., Jan. 7th, Mon., Jan. 11th and Thurs., Jan. 14th at 6:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 7-10
Celebrate Dr. King by performing African-American heritage plays for our MLK Day celebration. No memorizing required!
Parent / Guardian must register student in person
Over 50 and Out of WorkMonday, January 04, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
North Royalton Branch
Join a member of the Library's Career Center for an informative and motiviational workshop designed for the over-50 job seeker. Registration required.
January Family Literacy Night: "Observations and Concerns"...The America I Dream AboutMonday, January 04, 2010 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Come join former Cleveland Cavalier, Jim Chones, for a discussion that will cover the concerns of parents and youth. Discuss Jim's own observations, concerns, and point of view from the perspective of being a parent, a community participant, and American, a black male, former athlete, writer and urban educational critic, activist, and educator. Each student who attends will receive a book provided by the Cleveland Foundation. Pizza and light refreshments provided.
Registration is required.
English... Want to Practice?Monday, January 04, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:00 AM through Monday, January 04, 2010 7:00 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Join this discussion group to practice your English. This program is fun for new English speakers or those who want to freshen up. Discussion points will include community and current events topics. Presented in partnership with Parma City School's Adult Education Services.
Monday Evening Book DiscussionMonday, January 04, 2010 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Conference Room
Teen Mother/Daughter Book DiscussionMonday, January 04, 2010 7:30 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Join us to talk about teen books while enjoying refreshments. Copies of the books are available one month before the discussion. For daughters in grades 9 and up.
Book Chat Evening Book DiscussionTuesday, January 05, 2010
Beachwood Branch
The Pick Up by Nadine Gordimer
Book Discussion- Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth StroutTuesday, January 05, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Parma Heights Branch
Join us at the Parma Heights Senior Center for conversational discussion about this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
The Parma Heights Senior Center is located at 9275 North Church Drive.
Job ClubTuesday, January 05, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting Room
Career Counselor, Beth Wilson will be on hand to discuss employment issues and networking.
Just for Teens-D.I.Y. TuesdaysTuesdays, 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
Gentle Way Into Power: Yoga EssentialsTuesday, January 05, 2010 6:00 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, November 01, 2009
North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting Room
It's a new year! Relieve stress and access your power with yoga instructor Rob Schulman.
Puppet Funshop 6:00 PMMonday, Jan. 4th - Thursday, Jan. 7th, and Monday, Jan. 11th - Thursday, Jan. 14th at 6:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 4-7
Record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts, and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Martin Luther King Day celebration!
Parent/ Guardian must register student in person
Family Literacy Night Teen: The America I Dream AboutTuesday, January 05, 2010 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Maple Heights Branch
Join former Cleveland Cavalier Jim Chones to discuss the concerns of parents and youth, and Jim's own observations and point of view as a parent, a community participant, an American, a black male, former athlete, writer and urban educational critic, activist and educator.
Refreshments
Magyk by Angie SageTuesday, January 05, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of Magyk, the first book of the Septimus Heap Series by Angie Sage.
After learning that she is the Princess, Jenna is whisked from her home and carried toward safety by the Extraordinary Wizard, those she always believed were her father and brother, and a young guard known only as Boy 412-- pursued by agents of those who killed her mother ten years earlier.
For Grades 5& Up
Refreshments and a chance to win a free book!
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Branch Library.
Time Capsule Tuesday for Teens - Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Tuesday, January 5th, 7:00-8:30 PM
Registration: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:00 AM through Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
We'll supply the boxes and decorations, you bring your favorite souvenirs and mementos from 2009, and we'll help you create a time capsule (not to be opened until 2020)! For Teens in grades 6-12. Registration required - registration begins Monday, December 7th, 2009. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
Young at Heart January 2010Tuesday, January 05, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Strongsville Branch
For adults who love children's and teen literature. Join us for refreshments and a lively discussion. Please register in person to pick up a copy of the book. January's book will be available on December 8. The title for January is The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Please click on program name for details.
Show Your Colors Art ShowWednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM through Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:00 PM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
An art show for 7th and 8th grade students of Bay Village. Submit one piece of original artwork to be exhibited in the library during the month of March. Entry forms are available at the library and all artwork must be submitted by February 24, 2010. Cash prizes will be awarded at a public reception on Saturday, March 6, at 3:30 p.m
Sponsored by the Bay Village Friends of the Library.
Wii Fun -- Bowling Anyone?Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:00 AM through Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:00 AM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Back by popular demand! If you missed this opportunity in the fall, here's your chance! Find out how easy (and fun) it is to stay fit this winter. Learn how to play the Wii bowling game. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
Ellenwood Book DiscussionWednesday, January 06, 2010 1:00 PM
Southeast Branch: 124 Ellenwood Avenue, Bedford
The Southeast Branch is holding a monthly book discussion on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ellenwood Recreation Center, 124 Ellenwood Avenue in Bedford.
Bluestockings Book DiscussionWednesday, January 06, 2010 1:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Wed. Afternoon Book DiscussionWednesday, January 06, 2010 1:30 PM
Bay Village Branch
Book to be announced
Just for Teens-Write TimeWednesdays, 4 – 5 p.m.
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
Cookie Club Janurary thru MarchWednesday, January 06, 2010 4:00 PM through Wednesday, March 03, 2010 5:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch
Cookie Club (registration required)
If you enjoy reading and like cookies this is the club for you! come and join us as we discuss monthly reads, snack on cookies and creat themed crafts.
G2P: Wii WednesdaysWednesday, January 06, 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.
Sit & Knit Winter 2010Wednesday, January 06, 2010 6:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 16, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
Join a group of knitters that range from beginner to experienced, and everything in between! The format is casual and unstructured - ask for help, share patterns, and learn from others. Please bring your own supplies (needles, yarn, patterns, etc.)
We will meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the North Olmsted Library from 6-8:30 p.m.
Puppet Funshop 6:00 PMMonday, Jan. 4th - Thursday, Jan. 7th, and Monday, Jan. 11th - Thursday, Jan. 14th at 6:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 4-7
Record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts, and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Martin Luther King Day celebration!
Parent/ Guardian must register student in person
Wednesday Knit-NightsWednesday, January 06, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 23, 2009
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Do you knit or have you always wanted to learn how to? Would you like to participate in charitable knitting projects and connect with members of the community? If so, join us Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 here at the Maple Heights Branch. Current knitters should bring whatever project they're working on. New knitters should bring worsted weight yarn and size US 9 needles.
Wii Want Gaming for Teens! - January 6th, 2010, 7:00 PMWednesday, January 6th, 2010, 7:00 PM
Registration: Monday, December 21, 2009 9:00 AM through Tuesday, January 05, 2010 3:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Calling all gamers in grades 5-8! Get ready to test your skills in an evening of sports and action games as "Wii Play @ the Library!" Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
No Cook Kitchen: Natural BeautyWednesday, January 06, 2010 7:00 PM
Brook Park Branch: Meeting Room
Join us in a fun workshop: Learn how to make face masks, acne treatments, spa treatments, bubble bath, lotion, shampoo, and even a cure for chapped lips using materials you'd have in your kitchen!
Parent/guardian must sign a waiver form for participant.
Grades 6-12. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Brook Park Library
Click on program name to register.
Wii Want Gaming!Wednesday, January 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:00 AM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Calling all gamers in grades 5-8! Join us for an evening as Wii play at the Middleburg Heights Library. It'll be fun for everyone! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Registration is required, starting December 21, 2009. Click on program name for details.
FAFSA How To Workshop--7:00 PMWednesday, January 6th, 7:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center
Learn the basics of filling out these tricky forms with a representative from the Cleveland Scholarship Program. For Teens/ Adults. Reqistration Required.
Graphic Novel Discussion Group for AdultsWednesday, January 06, 2010 7:00 PM through Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, August 01, 2009
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Click on program name for details.
Art Series / Sarah Hayes, oil paintingsThursday, January 07, 2010
Chagrin Falls Branch
Show runs January 2nd through February 25th
Meet the artist, admire her work and enjoy light refreshments at the Opening Reception.
Thursday, January 7th, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Gross Schechter Preschool VisitsThursday, January 07, 2010
Orange Branch
The Orange Branch Library visits Gross Schechter's preschool once a month for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun!
Homeschool: Picturing AmericaThursday 11 AM 1/7
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 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.
Teen Anime/Manga ClubThursday, January 07, 2010 2:00 PM through Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Are you in GRADE 6 - 12? Do you enjoy anime and manga? Join the GFH Club! Meet with other teens to discuss anime and manga, play video games. Snacks will be provided.
Just for Teens-Anime~Manga ClubThursdays, 3:15-4:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Otaku or not, you’ll have fun! Now every Thursday! Grades 6-12
Teen Advisory GroupThursday, January 07, 2010 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Work on special projects, make crafts, perform Reader's Theater, have fun! Snacks!
Teens @ the LibraryThursday, January 07, 2010 4:00 PM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Volunteer opportunities for teens in grades 7-12 to work with children and help with library activities.
Tween Crafters: Sock SnowmanThursday, January 07, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Tween time! Make an adorable sock snowman to take home and chat with other tweens! Materials will be provided for you by the Friends of the Library. Grades 4-8 Thursday, January 7th/ 4 pm
Puppet Funshop 6:00 PMMonday, Jan. 4th - Thursday, Jan. 7th, and Monday, Jan. 11th - Thursday, Jan. 14th at 6:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 4-7
Record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts, and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Martin Luther King Day celebration!
Parent/ Guardian must register student in person
MLK Day Celebration Readers Theatre 6:30 PMMon., Jan. 4th, Thurs., Jan. 7th, Mon., Jan. 11th and Thurs., Jan. 14th at 6:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 7-10
Celebrate Dr. King by performing African-American heritage plays for our MLK Day celebration. No memorizing required!
Parent / Guardian must register student in person
The Skinny on Weight Loss: Two Personal Success StoriesThursday, January 07, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
Rachel Baron and Tonya Banzhaf will share their personal weight loss stories.
Registration is required. Click on the program name for details.
Teen Anime/Manga ClubThursday, January 07, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Are you in GRADE 6 - 12? Do you enjoy anime and manga? Join the GFH Club! Meet with other teens to discuss anime and manga, play video games. Snacks will be provided.
Girl TimeThursday, January 7 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For girls in grades 2-3.
A special evening for girls with an adult female friend. We will discuss a good book, share a snack, and try a fun project. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Manage Your Time!Thursday, January 07, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, November 07, 2009 9:00 AM through Thursday, January 07, 2010
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
Overwhelmed, can't get started? How do you invest your time? Managing time is important to work and personal productivity. This program will help you be proactive with your time, deal with time killers, eliminate procrastination and create an action plan to effectively use your time. Registration required.
Book DiscussionThursday, January 07, 2010 7:30 PM
Bay Village Branch: conference room
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
"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"
Book AheadThursday, January 07, 2010 7:30 PM
Berea Branch: conference room
Book Ahead... a group that reads and discusses the titles everyone is talking about.
Friday Morning Book DiscussionFriday, January 08, 2010 9:30 AM
Brooklyn Branch
Family Friendly Book DiscussionFriday, January 08, 2010 10:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch
Join us for a discussion of Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. Kids are welcome to tag along. Coffee, tea and toys provided.
Holly at HamletFriday, January 08, 2010 10:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch
Booktalk and program at the Manor.
January Friday Fun Day 10:30 AMFriday, January 8th at 10:30 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Preschoolers, their families and friends. Childcares welcome!
Enjoy storytelling, music and puppet shows.
Registration required
Senior Friends Booksale 3:00 PMFriday, January 08, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Friends Room
Friday, January 8th 2010 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Parma Libraries at the Parma Ridge Branch for a Friends Preview for Seniors 65 years and older who are members of the Friends. Seniors need to bring ID with age on it plus their Friends membership card, or for $5 they can join the Friends group at the sale.
G2P: Afterschool Gaming FreeplayFriday, January 08, 2010 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch
Come to the library for an afternoon of freeplay video games as well as board games, too.
Business Owner...Are You Ready?Saturday, January 9, 2010 1:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Do you have an idea? Are you ready to go to the next level? Don't know how to go from concept to business plan. This workshop will help you assess your readiness to be an entreprenuer/business owner. Learn from the experts of EntreprenuerOhio and receive a business start up kit-Smart Start.
Friends Booksale 9:00 AMSaturday, January 09, 2010 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Friends Room
Friends Booksale Saturday January 9 2010 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Parma Libraries for their booksale. Friends Preview from 9:00-10:00 AM, General Public, 10:00-2:00 at the Parma Ridge Branch, 5850 Ridge Rd.
Free Practice ACT testSaturday, January 09, 2010 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting room
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SAT Practice TestSaturday, January 09, 2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: meeting room
Take this full-length practice test, sponsored by The Huntington Learning Center. Your test will be scored and results mailed to you. Please bring #2 pencils, calculator, eraser, and a snack for the break.
Grades 9 and up.
Beginning ChineseSaturdays, 10:00 am from 1/9/10 thru 2/27/10
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Solon Branch
This is a wonderful introduction teaching the basics of Chinese characters, and how to start a small conversation with a Chinese speaker. For children in grades 1-8. Registration is required.
10:00 AM Winter "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays 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.
Breakfast Bunch Book ClubSaturday, January 9, 2010
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
Grades 3 - 5 Registration required
Start your Saturday with the Breakfast Bunch Book Club - brain food for your mind and your tummy. We'll read and talk about some of the newest, most exciting, and fun books in the library. Healthy snacks and juice provided by the Student Friends.
Just 4 USaturday, January 09, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Strongsville Branch: Storytime Room
Are you between the ages of 10 and 18? Join the Just 4 U Student Friends group and get involved in the Strongsville Branch Library. Stop by the library to pick up an application.
Music at the LibrarySaturday, January 09, 2010 2:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch
Sister Jean the Ragtime Queen and Little Laundry Fat
Student Friends- Card Making!Saturday, January 09, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:00 AM
North Royalton Branch: Children's Storytime Room
We're looking for a few good helpers! Students in grades 4 and up are invited to join Student Friends and make greeting cards for the area nursing homes.
Registration required. Register beginning December 1, 2009 at 9 AM.
Mathemagic Show with Staci McDanielSaturday, January 09, 2010 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Maple Heights Branch
Grades 4-8 Fun with numbers with Math Wizard Staci!
French Countryside CookingSaturday, January 09, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:00 AM through Saturday, January 09, 2010 4:00 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting room
Join us with Chef Brian Doyle of World's Fare Culinary, the hardest working man in the business as he demonstrates simple to do recipes that are layered with complex flavors rich in history of the greatest food nation in the world.
UNO TournamentSaturday, January 09, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, November 01, 2009
Gates Mills Branch: Meeting Room
It's UNO time! Come challenge your friends to this favorite game and win a prize if you are among the top players. Registration Required. Grades 6-12.
G2P: Rock Band TournamentSaturdays, 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
What's for Dinner? "Mystery Basket" Cooking ProgramSunday, January 10, 2010 2:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Learn what to do when confronted with a fridge full of ingredients and no planned dinner!
With Chef Michael Lyons
Orange Inclusion Preschool Visits the Orange LibraryMonday, January 11, 2010
Orange Branch
The Orange Inclusion Preschool visits the Orange Library for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun.
GED OrientationMonday, January 11, 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.
Dewey: The Small-Town Cat who Touched the World by Vicki Myron1/11/2010
Registration: Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:00 AM through Monday, January 11, 2010 10:30 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Join our Monday Morning Book Discussion Group as we meet to discuss Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron.
10:00 AM Fun With MusicMonday, January 11, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Enjoy this high energy music and movement program for ages Birth through 5 years old with a caregiver. Siblings may also attend. Sponsored by First Chair Music Programs. Registration begins December 15.
Winter Morning Book Discussion: DeweyMonday, January 11, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 01, 2009
Maple Heights Branch
Join us for a lively discussion of a different book each 2nd Monday of the Month at 10:00 a.m. Registration requested.
January 11, 2010: Dewey: The Small-town Library Cat Who Touched the World, by Vicki Myron.
11:00 AM Fun With MusicMonday, January 11, 2010 11:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Enjoy this high energy music and movement program for ages Birth through 5 years old with a caregiver. Siblings may also attend. Sponsored by First Chair Music Programs. Registration begins December 15.
Afternoon Book Discussion: People of the BookMonday, January 11, 2010 2:00 PM
Parma-South Branch
January 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Registration is required. Click on the program title above for details.
Knit Kids!Monday, January 11, 2010
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
Grades 4 - 6 Registration required.
Learn the basics of knitting using the knit stitch to make a cotton washcloth. Yarn is provided and needles are"on loan" from Brooklyn Library.
Movie MondaysMonday, January 11, 2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Kick back with movies and a snack.
Just for Teens-Winter Beach BlastMonday, January 11, 2010 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Got the winter blahs? When the snow flies, celebrate summer! Sand and surf games, crafts and fun. Grades 6-12
Monday MangaMonday, January 11, 2010 3:30 PM
Registration: Friday, October 09, 2009 9:00 AM through Monday, January 11, 2010 4:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Consider yourself an otaku? Even if you don’t, but love the genre join the club where we preview great anime on the big screen, discuss our favorite manga and more. Grades 6-12
Monday January 11th/3:30 pm
Money and Investing FUNdamentals 4:00 PMMonday, January 11th at 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades K-6
A fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing.
If you are currently registered with the Homework Center, you do not need to register.
Student Friends of Solon LibraryMonday, January 11, 2010 4:15 PM
Solon Branch: Story/craft room
Join us for a brief organizational meeting to learn about fun volunteer opportunities in the library. No need to register! Bring your friends! Refreshments will be served. For 4th-6th graders.
Money and Investing FUNdamentals 5:15 PMMonday, January 11th at 5:15 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades K-6
A fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing.
If you are currently registered with the Homework Center, you do not need to register.
GED OrientationMonday, January 11, 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.
Puppet Funshop 6:00 PMMonday, Jan. 4th - Thursday, Jan. 7th, and Monday, Jan. 11th - Thursday, Jan. 14th at 6:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 4-7
Record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts, and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Martin Luther King Day celebration!
Parent/ Guardian must register student in person
MLK Day Celebration Readers Theatre 6:30 PMMon., Jan. 4th, Thurs., Jan. 7th, Mon., Jan. 11th and Thurs., Jan. 14th at 6:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 7-10
Celebrate Dr. King by performing African-American heritage plays for our MLK Day celebration. No memorizing required!
Parent / Guardian must register student in person
Manners MatterMonday, January 11, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 28, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch
A mini “etiquette” program on manners for children ages 5-10 will be presented along with a story. Come and learn the do’s and don’ts of etiquette and hear a story on manners and enjoy a treat. Click on program name for details.
Pin Me! All About Wrestling!Monday, January 11, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Families with children in kindergarten and older are invited to join us for this special program on wrestling. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
YMTC (Young Mothers Take Charge)Monday, January 25th / 7-8pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Meeting Room
Young mothers, come together for encouragement in being a parent! Support and resources for young mothers under the age of 21 years old will be shared. Bring the whole family for play activities and fun!
Going, Going, Gone...Leaving home and going to college, are you ready?Monday, January 11, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Great program for parents and college bound students. How does a family become ready when a child leaves for college? Helpful hints will be given.
What is holistic medicine?Monday, January 11, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Sunday, November 01, 2009 through Monday, January 11, 2010
Olmsted Falls Branch
You have heard of the holistic approach to health. What does it really mean? Get an intro to the mind-body-spirit connection. Registration required.
Anime ClubMonday, January 11, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Southeast Branch: large meeting room
Join other teens who enjoy anime.
Evening Book Discussion: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and SweetMonday, January 11, 2010 7:30 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for an evening discussion filled with lively conversation about books you'll love to talk about.
This month's title is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.
Mother/Daughter Book DiscussionMonday, January 11, 2010 7:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Story/craft room
Book discussion group for 4th-6th graders and their mothers. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
GED OrientationTuesday, January 12, 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/RegistrationTuesday, January 12, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Brooklyn Branch
KindermusikTuesday, January 12, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Join Kindermusik of Cleveland for musical fun and learning. Your child will learn language and literacy skills along with social and emotional development. For ages birth to 18 months with caregiver. Registration required. Please click on program name for details.
Duplo @ the LibraryTuesday, January 12, 2010 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Parma-Ridge Branch: storyroom
Duplo @the Library for Caregivers and their little ones 2-5 years old.
Show off your creativity with a morning of Duplo/Lego fun at the library. We supply the blocks, you supply the imagination. This event is open to children ages 2-5 years old, with a caregiver. Families are encouraged to come and build as a team. Registration is recommended. Please call 440-888-4300 to register starting Jan. 4th, 2010 or online Jan 7th
Beachwood Community Center Book DiscussionTuesday, January 12, 2010 10:30 AM
Beachwood Branch
All The Living by C.E. Morgan
KindermusikTuesday, January 12, 2010 11:00 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Join Kindermusik of Cleveland for musical fun and learning. Your childr will learn language and literacy skills along with social and emotional development. For ages 18 months to 3 years old with caregiver. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Diabetes MAP SeriesTuesday, January 12, 2010 12:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Small Meeting Room
Join us for interactive learning and dialogue sessions that focus on living a healthy life with diabetes. The series will be led by Certified Diabetic Counselor Kathy Overy, RN.
Tuesday Afternoon Book DiscussionTuesday, January 12, 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 Digging to America by Anne Tyler. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Richmond Book DiscussionTuesday, January 12, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Richmond Branch
January 12 - The Soloist by Steve Lopez
Just for Teens-D.I.Y. TuesdaysTuesdays, 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
AnimericansTuesday, January 12, 2010 3:30 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!
Teen Advisory GroupTuesday, January 12, 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 FUNdamentalsTuesdays, January 12th and February 2nd / 4-5 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Meeting Room
Students in K-6th grade, join us for a fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. If your child is currently registered with the Homework Center, there is no need to register for this program.
2 sessions on Tuesday, January 12th and February 2nd / 4-5 pm or 5:30-6:30 pm
Tween Time Tuesdays (Jan. - May '10)Tuesday, January 12, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 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.
Cookies and Books DiscussionTuesday, January 12, 2010 4:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
Third through fifth graders are invited to discuss great books and eat tasty cookies. We will be reading Extra Credit by Andrew Clements. Reading Extra Credit in advance is recommended. Registration is required.
Register beginning Tuesday, December lst, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. by calling 440-777-6211, in person, or by clicking on the link below.
Money & Investing FUNdamentalsTuesdays, January 12th and February 2nd / 4-5 pm or 5:30-6:30 pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Meeting Room
Students in K-6th grade, join us for a fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. If your child is currently registered with the Homework Center, there is no need to register for this program.
2 sessions on Tuesday, January 12th and February 2nd / 4-5 pm or 5:30-6:30 pm
GED OrientationTuesday, January 12, 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.
Puppet Funshop 6:00 PMMonday, Jan. 4th - Thursday, Jan. 7th, and Monday, Jan. 11th - Thursday, Jan. 14th at 6:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 4-7
Record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts, and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Martin Luther King Day celebration!
Parent/ Guardian must register student in person
Nonprofit Book Club: Learn, Discuss & ConnectTuesday, January 12, 2010 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Designed for busy nonprofit professionals and volunteers, each one-hour book club features a presentation by a local nonprofit or community leader, sharing ideas, an opportunity to network. January— Generations: The Challenge of a Lifetime for Your Nonprofit .
Choose to Participate: The Watsons Go to Birmingham 6:30 PMTuesday, January 12th at 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Grades 4-7
A book discussion inspired by the Choosing to Participate exhibit at the Western Reserve Historical Society through Facing History. Pick up your copy of The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis in the Children's Department.
Registration required
CAREER WORKSHOPS: RESUME/COVER LETTERSTuesday, January 12, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
The Career Center will discuss resumes and cover letters.
Registration is required. Click on the program name for details.
book discussion-The Devil in the White CityTuesday, January 12, 2010 7:00 PM
Gates Mills Branch
Book discussion of The Devil in the White City: murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America by Eric Larson on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM.
Just4TeensTuesday, January 12, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Olmsted Falls Branch
Want to help the library and your community? Join us for our monthly Just4Teens meeting. We'll provide you with monthly volunteer projects as well as fun activities. Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration requested.
Tween the Pages Book Club: SavvyTuesday 7 PM 1/12
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.
January book - Savvy by Ingrid Law
Click on program name for details
Copper Sun by Sharon DraperTuesday, January 12, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of Copper Sun by Sharon Draper.
Two fifteen-year-old girls--one a slave and the other an indentured servant--escape their Carolina plantation and try to make their way to Fort Moses, Florida, a Spanish colony that gives sanctuary to slaves.
For grades 9-12
Refreshments and a chance to win a free book!
Co-sponsored by The Friends of the Orange Branch Library.
Choices in Little RockTuesday, January 12
Maple Heights Branch
Join Cuyahoga County Public Library and Facing History and Ourselves for a special event featuring Terrence Roberts and Carlotta Walls Lanier who played an important role in the desegregation of schools in the United States.
Welcome to the NeighborhoodTuesday, January 12, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, August 27, 2009 through Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Want to learn more about community history, resources, the school system and local organizations? Community representatives will share resources, volunteer and educational opportunities -- great for those who are new to the community or the United States. Registration is required.
7:00 - "Observations and Concerns"...The American I Dream About - Family Literacy NightTuesday, January 12th at 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 7:00 PM
Southeast Branch: Meeting Room
Come join former Cleveland Cavalier, Jim Chones, for a discussion. Click on program title for more information.
Families Reading TogetherTuesday, January 12 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For families with readers ages 8-12.
We will discuss a good book, try a related activity and enjoy a treat. For families with readers ages 8-12. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Play, Learn and GrowWednesday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For children ages birth- 3 with a caregiver.
Have questions about sleep issues or potty training? A variety of age-appropriate toys, books and activities will be available for you and your child to share as a pediatric nurse provides information. Registration required. Click on program title for more information.
What's New: Book LookWednesday, January 13, 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.
Kindermusik for ToddlersWednesday, January 13, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
An introduction to musical fun and learning for toddlers ages 1 to 3 years old.
Kindermusik for BabiesWednesday, January 13, 2010 11:00 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
An introduction to musical fun and learning for babies ages 0 to 18 months.
Book Lovers' Club: Small IslandWednesday, January 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Small meeting room
Four peoples lives intersect in Andrea Levy's novel, Small Island, set in England during and soon after WWII, at a time of profound social upheaval. Registration is appreciated.
G2P: Free Day, Free PlayWednesday, January 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Teens and Tweens, out of school for early release day? Join us for open play on 4 different Ps2 and Wii games. (In place of Wii Wednesdays)
G2P: Wii WednesdaysWednesday, January 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Grades 6-12. So you think you can dance, play the guitar, sing karaoke? Come in for Wii and PS2 Open Play and show us what you got!
Guys and BooksWednesday, January 13, 2010 2:45 PM through Wednesday, December 09, 2009 11:59 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.
1870-90 Grand Tour of EuropeWednesday, January 13, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 9:00 AM
Gates Mills Branch: meeting room
Come join us for another family program in the "University Circle in the Valley" cultural series with "The Grand Tour of Europe with the Wades and Adella Prentiss Hughes". Follow two Cleveland families of the late 19th century as they toured Europe in a grand way -- and see how their travels changed both the travelers and the city of Cleveland.
NO WII WEDNESDAYSWednesday, January 13, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch
No Wii Wednesdays on Jan 13, come to G2P: Free Day, Free Play from 2-4pm instead.
Just for Teens-Write TimeWednesdays, 4 – 5 p.m.
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
Puppet Funshop 6:00 PMMonday, Jan. 4th - Thursday, Jan. 7th, and Monday, Jan. 11th - Thursday, Jan. 14th at 6:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 4-7
Record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts, and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Martin Luther King Day celebration!
Parent/ Guardian must register student in person
Duplo @ the LibraryWednesday, January 13, 2010 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom
Duplo @the Library for Caregivers and their little ones 2-5 years old.
Show off your creativity with an evening of Duplo/Lego fun at the library. We supply the blocks, you supply the imagination. This event is open to children ages 2-5 years old, with a caregiver. Families are encouraged to come and build as a team. Registration is recommended. Please call 440-888-4300 to register,or online.
Wednesday Knit-NightsWednesday, January 13, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 23, 2009
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Do you knit or have you always wanted to learn how to? Would you like to participate in charitable knitting projects and connect with members of the community? If so, join us Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 here at the Maple Heights Branch. Current knitters should bring whatever project they're working on. New knitters should bring worsted weight yarn and size US 9 needles.
Homework Center Family Literacy NightsWednesday, January 13, 2010 6:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Family Literacy Night-"Observations and Concerns"...The America I Dream About
Come join Former Cleveland Cavalier, Jim Chones, for a discussion that will cover the concerns or parents and youth, and discuss Jim's own observations, concerns and point of view from the perspective of being a parent, a community participant, an American, a black Male, former athlete, writer and urban educational critic, activist and educator. Make a night of it with the entire family, as a pizza and beverages will be served. Registration requested.
Wednesday, January 13th/ 6:30 pm
Jewelry from a Toobox 7:00 PMWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, October 01, 2009 9:00 AM through Wednesday, January 13, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting room
Jewelry from a Toolbox Wednesday January 13 7-8:30 PM
You'll be amazed at the creations that await you in the items you have in your own home. Recycle some of that hardware into jewelry good enough for gift giving, or keep it for yourself! Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
History Book Club: Triangle: The Fire That Changed AmericaWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM
Beachwood Branch: Large Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Triangle: The Fire That Changed America by David Von Drehle
Stress Management for TeensWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Olmsted Falls Branch
Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Join us as we discuss various ways to reduce stress including time management, heathly eating habits, and relaxation exercises. This program is open to students in grades 6-12. Registration required.
Reel Lives: Far From HomeWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room
In this film, Kandice, bused since kindergarten to an affluent, predominantly white suburban school, takes us inside her personal triumphs and daily negotiations. Registration is appreciated.
Secrets of Spirits, Ghosts and the ParanormalWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room
Are you interested in the paranormal? Psychic Sonya will reveal its secrets.
T-Shirt Decorating for TEENSWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Grades 6-12/ please register
Bring your own washed & dried t-shirt or pillowcase (no fabric softener!)
Basic Computer Skills for Job HuntersWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting Room
Introduction to computer skills for job hunting.
Family Book DiscussionWednesday, January 13, 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.
Coffee and ConversationWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
Join your friends and neighbors for a special edition of our monthly book discussion as we conduct a live teleconference with novelist Mary Doria Russell as we discuss her newest title, Dreamers of the Day.
Bay Village, Then and NowWednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, November 06, 2009 5:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: meeting room
Learn about Bay Village from the time the first settlers arrived to present day presented by the Bay Village Historical Society. Registration required.
Wed. night book discussion *The Last Lecture*Wednesday, January 13, 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 points of view are welocme at this informal and fun book discussion!
Observations and Concerns January Family NightThursday, January 14, 2010
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom
Join Jim Chones, former Clevland Cavalier, for a discussion that will cover the concerns of parents and youth.
Lunchbox ChatThursday, January 14, 2010
North Royalton Branch: Middle School
Monthly program at the North Royalton Middle School!
1,2,3, Count with MeThursday, January 14, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to share a program filled with fun counting activities.
Homeschool Book Discussion: The Talented ClementineThursday 11 AM 1/14
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
Homeschoolers, join us for a daytime book discussion of The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker. Registration required.
Click on program name for details.
Meditation: Its Uses and Health BenefitsThursday, January 14, 2010
Registration: Friday, January 01, 2010 through Sunday, March 14, 2010
Parma Heights Branch
This is an introduction to meditation. Learn how it can benefit you in your daily life and much more. Registration required.
Program to be held at the Parma Heights Senior Center (9275 North Church Drive)
Online Job Applications 1-3 PMThursday, January 14, 2010 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech Learning Center
Online Job Applications Thursday January 14 1-3 PM
Learn how to complete online job applications to get that all-important interview. We'll show you how to copy and paste the resume into an application and how to answer some of those difficult questions. Registration required. Call 440-888-4300 or register online.
g2p: Got to Play Wii ThursdaysThursday, January 14, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Drop in afterschool for a different Wii or PS2 game each week. Get in the game. Grades 6 - 12.
Just for Teens-Anime~Manga ClubThursday, January 14, 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: Independence Teen Advisory BoardThursday, January 14, 2010 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:00 PM through Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:30 PM
Independence Branch: Conference Room
Registration Required.
Come join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meetings. Share ideas, discuss collection development, and snack!
Winter Blah, Blah, BlahsThursday, January 14, 2010 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For grades 6-8.
When the snow flies, celebrate summer! Sand and surf games, crafts and fun.
Student FriendsThursday, January 14, 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.
Write It Out! ClubThursdays, 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!
Winter Student FriendsThursdays 1/14, 1/28, and 2/11 @ 4PM
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.
Puppet Funshop 6:00 PMMonday, Jan. 4th - Thursday, Jan. 7th, and Monday, Jan. 11th - Thursday, Jan. 14th at 6:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 4-7
Record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts, and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Martin Luther King Day celebration!
Parent/ Guardian must register student in person
Stupid Cupid Book Release Party (Teens)11/17/2009
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Parma-South Branch: meeting room
Stupid Cupid Book Release Party
Meet author Rhonda Stapleton and celebrate the launch of book #1 in her new Teen series. Join us for a fun and festive party with refreshments, give-a-ways and contests. Books will be available for purchase and autographs. Click to find out more about Rhonda Stapleton and Stupid Cupid.
Thursday, January 14 / 6:30
MLK Day Celebration Readers Theatre 6:30 PMMon., Jan. 4th, Thurs., Jan. 7th, Mon., Jan. 11th and Thurs., Jan. 14th at 6:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Grades 7-10
Celebrate Dr. King by performing African-American heritage plays for our MLK Day celebration. No memorizing required!
Parent / Guardian must register student in person
Emotional Eating: Recognize and ConquerThursday, January 14, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Are feelings driving what you eat?
Do feelings translate to hunger?
Am I eating what I feel?
When food or eating becomes problematic or excessive, what is really going on? Does food become a substitute, replacement, or band-aid for other experiences we may be having? Identify feeling versus hunger. Find alternatives to food in managing emotions. Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 PM. Registration begins on December 3.
Euclid Beach MemoriesThursday, January 14, 2010 7:00 PM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting room
Take a trip down memory lane with James Seman featuring a slide show, some behind the scenes facts and some small park props. Sponsored by the Bay Village Friends of the Library.
Business Advisors of ClevelandThursday, January 14, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Friday, October 23, 2009 through Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Thinking of starting a small business? Not sure of where to start? If so, then let the Business Advisors of Cleveland start you on your way.
Rock 'n' Roll Over Dead Murder Mystery ProgramThursday, January 14, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Meeting Rooms A & B
The music librarian has been found dead. Can the Battle of the Bands go on without her? Join us for an evening of crime-solving fun!
Grades 6-9
The Peace Corps ExperienceThursday, January 14, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, November 13, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
Come to hear a presentation done by local resident, Barbara Bennett, as she discusses her experience volunteering with the Peace Corps in Suriname, South American from 2007 - 2009. Program sponsored by the Friends of Strongsville Branch Libary. Click on program name for more details and to register.
Thursday Evening Book DiscussionThursday, January 14, 2010 7:30 PM
Berea Branch: meeting room
Discussions include literary fiction and non-fiction titles from well-known authors.
Recipe for Art for AdultsFriday, January 15, 2010 10:00 AM
Beachwood Branch
Do you wonder if you have artistic talent? Do you want to develop your artistic skills? Come and learn the elements of design, the "recipe" artists use, and try your hand at drawing or painting.
January Book SaleJanuary 15 & 16, 2010
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Support the Friends of the Orange Library and build your personal library!
Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Orange Branch by joining the Friends today! Details
Just for Teens-Friday FreeplayFriday, January 15, 2010 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Calling all gamers! Have fun with friends on the PSII and Wii. Grades 6-12
Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, Jr!Friday, January 15th / 3:30 PM
Warrensville Branch: Children's Room
Drop-in and add to our collage, in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and share what you learn, and what his life means to you with others in our community! No registration necessary.
Brecksville Friends of the Library Book SaleSaturday, January 16, 2010
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Find a wonderful selection of bargains at our Friends Book Sale on Saturday, January 16th from 9:00 - 4:00 PM.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 16th through January 24th
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Room
All ages can celebrate Martin Luther King Day with acts of kindness and celebrations of diversity through crafts and activities during library hours beginning Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, January 24th in the children's room. Registration not required.
SAT Practice TestSaturday, January 16, 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
It's Tax Time!Saturday, January 16, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration: Friday, October 23, 2009 - 12:00 AM
North Royalton Branch
Get the answer about your income tax filing! Am I getting everything I am entitled to on my taxes? What do I need to save to file my taxes? Am I deducting everything that I am entitled to? If you have specific questions, come prepared to have them answered by an H&R Block professional. Registration required.
10:00 AM Winter "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays 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.
Lego ClubSaturday, January 16, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room
Join us to build with Legos or Duplos. Once a month on Saturday we will meet to explore a different constuction theme. You supply the imagination, we'll provide the blocks. The club is open to preschoolers with a caregiver and school age children.
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).
Tax help with Izzy Butas 1:00 PMSaturday, January 16, 2010 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, October 12, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting room
Tax help with Izzy Butas Saturday January 16, 1:00-4:00 PM
Come join us at the Parma-Ridge Library for an information session with Mr. Izzy Butas, former IRS tax agent. Mr. Butas will spell out the tax changes for the current tax season and provide lively discussion with sample forms at the federal state, and local levels. Reserve your spot in the program by calling 440-888-4300 or register online or in person.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Celebration of ServiceSaturday, January 16th from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
All Ages
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. King through stories, art, and music for the whole family, and discover opportunities for service at our first ever Volunteer Fair!
G2P "Gotta Play!' Teen Video Game GroupSaturday, January 16, 2010 2:00 PM - 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.
G2P: Teen Video Game GroupSaturday, January 16, 2010 2:00 PM - 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.
Gamers Open Play1/16/2010 2:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:00 AM through Friday, January 15, 2010 5:30 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Calling all Gamers for an exciting afternoon of Madden NFL™ and Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock™ open play. Registration required.
Teen Advisory TeamSaturday, January 16th 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.
G2P: WiiSaturday, January 16, 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.
Teen Advisory Group - January 2010Saturdays, January 16th and February 13th, 3:00-4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:00 AM
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.
Wild Tracks!Saturday, January 16, 2010 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
Every animal track tells a story! Learn about your favorite furry neighbors in a whole new way with the help of a naturalist from the Rocky River Nature Center. Afterwards, you'll create your own field guide to take home with you.
Fun for the whole family! Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
Register beginning Thursday, January 7th at 9:00 AM.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 16th through January 24th
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Room
All ages can celebrate Martin Luther King Day with acts of kindness and celebrations of diversity through crafts and activities during library hours beginning Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, January 24th in the children's room. Registration not required.
Income Tax Workshop for 2009Sunday, January 17, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for this tax information program to help you understand the tax laws and changes for 2009. Click on program name for more information and to register. Registration begins Tuesday, November 17th at 9:00 a.m.
Winter Toddlers MondayMonday, January 18, 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.
Preschool 10:30 AMMondays 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.
Baby and Me 6:45 PMMondays 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM MondaysMonday, January 18, 2010 7:00 PM
Berea Branch
A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Programs run from January 18 through February 22.
Come and join us! No registration required.
Toddler Storytime Tuesdays @11:00 AMTuesday, January 19, 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 pmTuesday, January 19, 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.
Starting Your Own Business SeriesTuesday, January 19, 2010
Bay Village Branch: Meeting room
Starting Your Own Business Series
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 16th through January 24th
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Room
All ages can celebrate Martin Luther King Day with acts of kindness and celebrations of diversity through crafts and activities during library hours beginning Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, January 24th in the children's room. Registration not required.
Winter Toddler Storytime 9:30 AM TuesdaysTuesdays, 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.
GED ClassesTuesday, January 19, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Brooklyn Branch
Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesday 9:45 AMTuesday, January 19, 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 Tuesdays from January 19th through February 23rd.
No registration required. Come and join us!
10:00 AM Winter Toddler Tuesday StorytimeTuesdays 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.
Toddler TuesdaysTuesday, January 19th / 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!
Tales 4 Tots Storytime Tuesdays 10AM Birth-35 monthsTuesday, January 19, 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesdays 10:00 AMTuesday, January 19, 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.
Morning MoversTuesday, January 19, 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime for 3-5-Year-OldsTuesdays, 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!
Little Kids Mornings at the MansionTuesday, January 19, 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.
Winter Baby & Me 10 AMTuesday, January 19, 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 AMTuesdays 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 StorytimeTuesday 10 AM 1/19
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 and MeTuesday, January 19, 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 6.
Come and join us! No registration required!
Winter Baby & MeTuesdays 1/19-2/23 @ 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.
10:30 AM Tuesday Winter Toddler StorytimeTuesdays at 10:30 AM, weekly, from 1/19 through 2/23
Solon Branch
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!
Winter Baby and Me 10:30 AMTuesdays, January 19th 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.
Play Date @ Your Library Tuesdays 10:30-NoonTuesday, January 19, 2010 10:30 AM
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
Winter Preschool Storytime Tuesday 10:30 AMTuesday, January 19, 2010 10:30 AM
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!
Preschool Storytime Winter TuesdayTuesday, January 19, 2010 11:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
3,4, amd 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required.
11:00 AM Winter Toddler Tuesday StorytimeTuesdays 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM TuesdaysTuesdays, 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesday 11 AMTuesdays 1/19-2/23 @ 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.
11:00 AM Tuesday Winter Baby & Me StorytimeTuesday 11 AM 1/19
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
A 3 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from Jan. 19 through Feb. 2.
No registration required.
Winter Baby & Me 11 AMTuesday, January 19, 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!
Toddler 11:15 AMTuesdays 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 AMTuesday, January 19, 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 StorytimeTuesdays 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!
Diabetes MAP SeriesTuesday, January 19, 2010 12:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Small Meeting Room
Join us for interactive learning and dialogue sessions that focus on living a healthy life with diabetes. The series will be led by Certified Diabetic Counselor Kathy Overy, RN.
Preschool Storytime01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
Winter Preschool Storytime for 3-Year-OldsTuesdays, 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!
Job ClubTuesday, January 19, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting Room
Career Counselor, Beth Wilson will be on hand to discuss employment issues and networking.
Winter Preschool -TuesdayTuesday, January 19, 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 PMTuesdays 1/19-2/23 @ 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.
Travelin’ Tuesdays: New Mexico, Land of EnchantmentTuesday, January 19, 2010 2:00 PM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Take a walk through time with naturalist David Dvorak as he shows of the natural wonders of the magical southwest. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brecksville Library. Refreshments provided by the City of Brecksville.
Tuesday Book GroupTuesday, January 19, 2010 2:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch
Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
Kicking Up your Heels…. With the Dancing Wheels!Tuesday, January 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For families of all ages. Discover physically integrated dance, a new and innovative art form that awakens the potential and possibilities within us all. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Just for Teens-D.I.Y. TuesdaysTuesdays, 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
4:00 PM - Money & Investing FUNdamentalsTuesday, January 19, 2010 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Activity Room
This is a fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. Click on program title for more information.
Winter Baby & Me 4 PM Tuesday01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
Tween Scene 4:00 PMTuesdays,January 19th 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
Read-Along GangTuesdays 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
Kids Book ClubTuesdays, 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 StorytimeTuesday, January 19, 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 StorytimeTuesdays, Jan. 19 - Feb. 9, 4:30-5:00 pm
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 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!
Winter School Age Fun Grades K-2 Tuesdays 4:30 PMTuesday, January 19, 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.
Warm Up With WiiTuesday, January 19, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:00 PM through Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Registration Required.
Brrr! Beat winter's chill with the heat of competition! Come inside the library for a night of gaming, Wii style. Choose from Tennis, Bowling, or Baseball--or chuck the sports and Dance Dance your way to victory. Healthy snacks included!
Winter Baby and Me TuesdaysTuesday, January 19, 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime 6:30 PMTuesdays, January 19th 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.
6:30 PM Tuesday Winter Baby & MeTuesdays 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!
CAREER WORKSHOPS: NETWORKINGTuesday, January 19, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
The Career Center will discuss how to network for that specific job.
Registration required. Click on the program name for details.
Pajama Party StorytimeTuesday, January 19, 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.
Snuggle BugsTuesday, January 19, 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.
Adult Book DiscussionTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Registration: Friday, October 23, 2009 9:00 AM through Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. A famous dying author chooses a young girl to write her biography, but is she ready to give up the family secrets she has guarded for so long?
Coping With Stress in Financially Hard TimesTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room
Tough times are stressful--we all know that. Can too much stress cause illness? How does stress impact the immune system? You can learn to cope with stress in positive ways. Find out how to manage stress and promote relaxation to improve your overall health.
One Pot SoupsTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Friday, October 30, 2009 9:00 AM through Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Soup's On!! Join in the fun of sampling seasonal fare. Bring your own recipes to share. Presented by The Ohio State University Extension Office. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
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!
It's Tax Time!Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration: Friday, October 23, 2009 through Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Berea Branch
This program is designed to help answer questions about income tax filings.
Kick up your heels- with Dancing WheelsTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch
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.
Click on program name for details.
Winter Family Storytime Tuesday 7 PMTuesday, January 19, 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!
Choosing to Participate: Freedom Writer's DiaryTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
The book Freedom Writer's Diary by Erin Gruwell will be discussed.
Registration is requested. Click on program name for details.
7:00 PM Pajama StorytimeTuesdays 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.
Tuesday Night Adult Book DiscussionTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Friday, December 18, 2009 9:00 AM through Thursday, January 14, 2010 8:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Sun Porch
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
An arranged friendship between two little girls lasts a lifetime. 1n 1903, as 80-year-old Lily looks back on her life, we learn about her friendship with Snow Flower. The girls began communicating in nu shu, writing of their mutal devotion on a fan they passed between each other over the years.
Winter Toddler Storytime 7:00 PM TuesdaysTuesday, January 19, 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 PMTuesdays 1/19-2/23 @ 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.
Tuesday Night books 7:00 PMTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting Room
Tuesday Night Books Tuesday, January 19 7-8 PM
Join us to discuss Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. Books will be available beginning December 15th. Register online, in person, or by calling 440-888-4300.
Inspirational Book Discussion - Hometown TalesTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
Please join us for a lively, inspiring, and uplifting monthly book discussion. This month's title is Hometown Tales by Philip Gulley.
7:00 PM Tuesday Winter Toddler StorytimeTuesday 7 PM 1/19
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 PMTuesdays 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM TuesdayTuesdays, 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.
Teen Book Group Little Brother by Cory DoctorowTuesday, January 19, 2010 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Gates Mills Branch: Meeting Room
Read Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. After being interrogated for days by the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco, California, seventeen-year-old Marcus, released into what is now a police state, decides to use his expertise in computer hacking to set things right. Grades 6-10.
Orange Early Childhood visits the Orange LibraryWednesday, January 20, 2010
Orange Branch
Orange Early Childhood Preschool visits the Orange Branch for stories, fingerplays, music and fun!
Teen Advisory BoardWednesday, January 20, 2010
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Warrensville Branch
Is there something about the library you want to change? Interested in meeting like-minded teens? Then come join our Teen Advisory Board!
Preschool Storytime Wednesday@10amWednesday, January 20, 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/ WednesdaysWednesday, January 20, 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
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 16th through January 24th
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Room
All ages can celebrate Martin Luther King Day with acts of kindness and celebrations of diversity through crafts and activities during library hours beginning Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, January 24th in the children's room. Registration not required.
Preschool Storytime Wednesdays 9:30AM Ages 3-5Wednesday, January 20, 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.
9:30 AM Wednesday Winter Baby & MeWednesdays at 9:30 AM, weekly, from 1/20 through 2/24
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!
Winter Toddler - WednesdayWednesday, January 20, 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 PizzazzWednesday, January 20, 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 Wednesday 10 AMWednesdays 1/20-2/24 @ 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime 10:00 AM WednesdaysWednesday, January 20, 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.
Good Morning, StrongsvilleWednesday, January 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
A library open house program for Seniors and residents of Strongsville. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Click on program name for more details.
Winter Preschool - WednesdayWednesday, January 20, 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.
Winter Baby and Me Storytime Wednesdays 10 AMWednesdays, 10 AM, 1/20 thru 2/24
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 Wednesday Winter Toddler StorytimeWednesday 10 AM 1/20
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.
Winter Baby & Me Wednesdays 10:00 AMWednesday, January 20, 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 Preschool StorytimeWednesday, January 20, 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.
ToddlerWednesday, January 20, 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 AMWednesday, January 20, 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 Baby and Me 10 AMWednesdays 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.
Baby & Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays at 10amWednesdays at 10:00 AM, 1/20-2/24
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.
Baby and Me Winter WednesdaysWednesday, January 20, 2010 10:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Caregivers and their babies abes birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Registration is not required
Winter Toddler Storytime01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
10:00 am - Winter Toddler StorytimeWednesday, January 20, 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 January 20th thru February 24th. Please click on program title for more information
10:00 AM Winter Toddler Wednesday StorytimeWednesdays 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 Family Storytime-Wednesdays at 10:00Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
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.
Stories and MoreWednesday, January 20, 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.
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!
10:30 AM Wednesday Winter Toddler StorytimeWednesdays 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 StorytimeWednesdays
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 AMWednesdays at 10:45 AM, 1/20-2/24
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.
Toddler Storytime Winter WednesdayWednesday, January 20, 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.
11:00 AM Winter Toddler Wednesday StorytimeWednesdays 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime 11 AM Wednesday01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
Winter Toddler Storytime 11 AMWednesday, January 20, 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 Wednesday Winter Preschool StorytimeWednesday 11 AM 1/20
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 Wednesday 11 AMWednesdays 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 11:00 AM WednesdayWednesdays, 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 Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM WednesdaysWednesday, January 20, 2010 11:00 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 11 AMWednesdays 1/20-2/24 @ 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 Wednesdays 11:30 AMWednesday, January 20, 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.
11:30 AM Wednesday Winter Baby & MeWednesdays at 11:30 AM, weekly, from 1/20 through 2/23
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!
English...Want to PracticeWednesday, January 20, 2010
Registration: Sunday, November 01, 2009 through Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Parma-Ridge Branch
Join this discussion group to practice your English. This is fun for new English speakers or those who want to freshen up on their English. Discussion talking points include community and current events topics. In partnership with Parma City School's Adult Education Services.
"Grandpa and Grandma are on Facebook!"Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Registration: Sunday, November 01, 2009 through Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Gates Mills Branch
Surprise and delight your grandchildren: tell 'em you're getting the scoop on creating a Facebook profile!
Did you know that Seniors are the fastest growing group on social networking sites like Facebook? Come and learn what these social networking sites are all about, how to sign up for them and how to enjoy them!
Third Wednesday Book DiscussionWednesday, January 20, 2010 1:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Winter Preschool Storytime 1:30 PM WednesdayWednesdays, 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.
PreschoolWednesday, January 20, 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 PMWednesdays 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.
Preschool Storytime Winter WednesdayWednesday, January 20, 2010 1:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
3,4, amd 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 Wednesdays 1:30 PMWednesday, January 20, 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime for 4-5-Year-OldsWednesdays, 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 Wednesday 2 PMWednesday, January 20, 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!
Just a Craft Janurary thru MarchWednesday, January 20, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Parma-Ridge Branch: meeting room
Just a Craft
Registration required. Grades 1-5
Calling all creative kids!
Just for Teens-Write TimeWednesdays, 4-5 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
BookbugsWednesdays 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 WednesdaysWednesday, January 20, 2010 4:00 PM through Saturday, February 20, 2010 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.
Wacky WednesdaysWednesday, January 20, 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.
KC's DreamWednesday, January 20, 2010 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:00 AM through Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
South Euclid Lyndhurst Branch
Presents Our Annual
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program
KC’s Dream
A Play
By Brenda Covert
Sit & Knit Winter 2010Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 16, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
Join a group of knitters that range from beginner to experienced, and everything in between! The format is casual and unstructured - ask for help, share patterns, and learn from others. Please bring your own supplies (needles, yarn, patterns, etc.)
We will meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the North Olmsted Library from 6-8:30 p.m.
C.A.T.S. Community Active Teens and 'Tweens10/17/2009
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Parma-South Branch: meeting room
C.A.T.S. Community Active Teens and 'Tweens
Have fun! Help your community! Learn to use an easy knitting loom to make hats and scarves. Items will be donated to the Parma Collaboraive and distributed to those in need. Earn community service hours or just do the right thing!
Registration Required. 'Tweens and Teens grades 5 & up
Wednesday, January 20th 6:30-8:00 PM
Creative KidsWednesday, January 20th / 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 StorytimeWednesday, January 20, 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 WednesdaysWednesday, January 20, 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.
Wednesday Knit-NightsWednesday, January 20, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 23, 2009
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Do you knit or have you always wanted to learn how to? Would you like to participate in charitable knitting projects and connect with members of the community? If so, join us Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 here at the Maple Heights Branch. Current knitters should bring whatever project they're working on. New knitters should bring worsted weight yarn and size US 9 needles.
Twilight TalesWednesday, January 20, 2010 6:45 PM - 7:15 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 WednesdaysWednesdays, 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.
6:45 PM Wednesday Winter Baby & Me StorytimeWednesday 6:45 PM 1/20
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
A 3 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from Jan. 20 – Feb. 3.
No registration required.
Snuggle Bug StorytimeWednesday, January 20, 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.
Free ACT test Tips and Techniques Follow-up SessionWednesday, January 20, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting room
<p align="left">Learn how to improve your scores on the ACT exam with this Free Tips and Techniqes session offered by the Princeton Review.</p>
Wednesday Evening Book DiscussionWednesday, January 20, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
The Wednesday Evening Book discussion is open to all adults with an interest in reading and discussing books. Click on program name for more information.
Toddler 7:00 PMWednesdays 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime 7PMWednesday, January 20, 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.
Family StorytimeWednesday, January 20, 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.
Program runs from January 20 through February 24.
No registration necessary.
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!
7:00 PM Wednesday Winter Family StorytimeWednesdays 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!
COMPUTER CLASS: Computer EssentialsWednesday, January 20, 2010 7:00 PM
Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room
This class offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, as well as providing an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art and Essay Contest ReceptionWednesday, January 20, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Berea Branch: Large Meeting Room
Please join us for a reception honoring Roehm Middle School's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s art and essay contest winners and participants. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Baldwin Wallace College.
January Family Literacy NightWednesday, January 20, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
Families will have the opportunity to hear former Cleveland Cavalier Jim Chones speak on topics of concern for parents and youth. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Winter Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 Wednesdays 7:00 PMWednesday, January 20, 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.
Evening Book DiscussionWednesday, January 20, 2010 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee.
Ascentia: Forever Children visit the Orange LibraryThursday, January 21, 2010
Orange Branch
Ascentia's Forever Children joins the Orange Branch for stories, music and fun.
Beech Brook Visits the Orange LibraryThursday, January 21, 2010
Orange Branch
Beech Brook visits the Orange Branch for stories & fun!
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 16th through January 24th
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Room
All ages can celebrate Martin Luther King Day with acts of kindness and celebrations of diversity through crafts and activities during library hours beginning Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, January 24th in the children's room. Registration not required.
Winter Baby & Me Storytime 9:30 AM ThursdaysThursdays, 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 MeThursday, January 21, 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.
GED ClassesThursday, January 21, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Brooklyn Branch
Winter Preschool Storytime Thursday 10 AMThursdays 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.
ToddlerThursday, January 21, 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 Preschool Storytime 10AMThursday, January 21, 2010 10:00 AM
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.
10:00 AM Thursday Winter Preschool StorytimeThursday 10 AM 1/21
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 10:00 AM ThursdaysThursday, January 21, 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 21 through February 25.
Come and join us! No registration required.
Winter Baby and MeThursday, January 21, 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
Morning MoversThursday, January 21, 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.
COMPUTER CLASS: Computer EssentialsThursday, January 21, 2010 10:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room
This class offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, as well as providing an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
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 Baby& Me/Toddler-Thursdays at 10:00Thursdays 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 ThursdayThursday, January 21, 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 AMThursday, January 21, 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 StorytimeThursdays 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.
10:30 AM Thursday Winter Toddler StorytimeThursdays at 10:30, weekly, from 1/20 through 2/24
Solon Branch
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 Toddler Storytime 10:30 AMThursdays, January 21st 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime 11 AM Thursday01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
Preschool Storytime Winter ThursdayThursday, January 21, 2010 11:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
3,4, amd 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 Toddler - ThursdayThursday, January 21, 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 ThursdaysThursday, January 21, 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.
PreschoolThursday, January 21, 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 AMThursdays 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 ThursdaysThursdays, 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime Ages 4 & 5 Thursdays 11:30 AMThursday, January 21, 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.
1:30 PM Thursday Winter Preschool StorytimeThursdays 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!
Third Thursday Book ClubThursday, January 21, 2010 2:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Afternoon Book DiscussionThursday, January 21, 2010 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee.
g2p: Got to Play Wii ThursdaysThursday, January 21, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Drop in afterschool for a different Wii or PS2 game each week. Get in the game. Grades 6 - 12.
Student FriendsThursday, January 21st from 3:15-4:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Storytime Room
We're looking for a few good volunteers. Some of our programs help the library and some are just for fun. Grades 4-7
Registration required.
Just for Teens-Anime~Manga ClubThursday, January 21, 2010 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Otaku or not, you’ll have fun! Now every Thursday! Grades 6-12
Student FriendsThursdays, January 21st and February 18th / 3:30-4:30pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Meeting Room
We're looking for a few good volunteers in grades 3-6! Some of our projects help the library and some are just for fun. Light refreshments will be provided. Separate registration is suggested for each monthly meeting.
Write It Out! ClubThursdays, 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!
Teens @ the LibraryThursday, January 21, 2010 4:00 PM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Volunteer opportunities for teens to work with children and help with library activities.
Book Buddies (grades 6-9)1/21/2010 4:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:00 AM through Wednesday, January 20, 2010 5:30 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Share books, games and reading fun with a beginning reader in grades K-3. This program qualifies for community service hours, if needed. Registration required.
Winter Book BuddiesThursdays 1/21 and 2/18 @ 4PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Boys and girls in grades K-2 “buddy up” with an older reader. Registration is requested. Program meets on Thursdays 1/21 and 2/18 from 4-5 p.m. Click on program name for details.
Comix QuestThursday, January 21, 2010 4:30 PM
Strongsville Branch
Are you a comics and graphic novels fan? Join us for a book discussion of a different kind! We'll have refreshments, guest speakers and some surprises too. Please register in person at the branch. The January title is Rapunzel's Revenge, by Shannon Hale. Books can be picked up at the Children's Desk. 
Junior Book ClubThursdays, 4:30 PM 1/21, 2/2, 2/18
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room
Children in grades 3 and 4 will read a preassigned chapter 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. The club will meet on Thursdays - Jan 21, Feb 2, and Feb 20.
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).
Reading Skills ScreeningThursday, January 21, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brecksville Branch: Story Room and Conference Room
Does your child in grades K-3 struggle with reading and language skills? Free reading skills screenings will be administered at the library by specially trained Lawrence School faculty. Each screening, including feedback, takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. A parent must accompany child to the screening appointment. Dates: January 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and March 5 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Interested parents may contact Vanessa Diffenbacher, at 440-526-0003 or vdiffenbacher@lawrenceschool.org to schedule an appointment.
Big Brothers' Book Club 6:30 PMThursdays, January 21st and February 18th at 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Grades 4-6 (with optional "big brother")
Guys only! Laugh your butt off reading Jon Scieszka’s Knucklehead, then come laugh some more with Mr. Sanders. Bring an older guy if you want, or fly solo.
Registration requested
Preschool StorytimeThursday, January 21st / 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!
Winter Story and a CraftThursday, January 21, 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime 6:45 PM ThursdaysThursdays, 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 Toddler Storytime Thursdays 7:00 PMThursday, January 21, 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 WinterThursday, January 21, 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!01/06/2010
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Beachwood Branch: large meeting 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.
Family Storytime, Thursdays at 7 PMThursdays at 7:00 PM, 1/21-2/25
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.
"Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali Book discussionThursday, January 21, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Sunday, November 01, 2009 9:00 AM through Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:00 PM
Orange Branch: meeting room
Hirsi Ali writes poignantly of growing up in Somalia, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya in a strict Muslim family and the route she took to become a champion for women's rights around the world.
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.
Gem Crystal Singing Bowls and Tuning ForksThursday, January 21, 2010 7:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Kathleen Calby founder of Re-Sounding Joy, will demonstrate the harmonizing and relaxing effect of gem crystal singing bowls and tuning forks.
"Relieve the stress of your day, unclutter your thoughts and enjoy a 'musical massage".
Join Us!
TEEN- Mother /daughter beginning crochet classTEEN- Mother /daughter beginning crochet - January 21, 2010 at 7 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Southeast Branch: largemeeting room
Mother/daughter beginning crochet class. Learn to crochet a beautiful scarf.
Winter Twilight Tots 7PMThursday, January 21, 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.
January Literacy Night -- "Observations and Concerns"...The America I Dream AboutThursday, January 21, 2010
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn
All ages -- families Registration required.
Come join former Cleveland Cavalier, Jim Chones, for a discussion that will cover the concerns of parents and youth, and discuss Jim's own observations, concerns, and point of view from the perspective of being a parent, a community participant, an American, a black male, former athlete, writer and urban educational critic, activist, and educator.
Twilight Treats 7 PM (Children)Thursdays, 1/21, 2/28, 3/18
Independence Branch: Large Meeting Room
A drop-in story/craft program for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration necessary. Click on program name for details.
Winter Time for TotsThursdays 1/21-2/25 @ 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.
African American Literature ClubThursday, January 21, 2010 7:15 PM
Beachwood Branch
Title TBA
Beech Brook Visits the Orange LibraryFriday, January 22, 2010
Orange Branch
Beech Brook visits the Orange Branch for story-themed arts & crafts!
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 16th through January 24th
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Room
All ages can celebrate Martin Luther King Day with acts of kindness and celebrations of diversity through crafts and activities during library hours beginning Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, January 24th in the children's room. Registration not required.
Winter Make and TakesFriday - Sunday, library hours 1/22-1/24
Parma-South Branch: children's department
Drop in and make a craft to take home during library hours. Make and takes are available until supplies run out.
No registration required.
Winter Toddler Storytime Fridays 9:45 AMFriday, January 22, 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!
Preschool Storytime for 3'sFriday, January 22, 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.
Friday FunFriday, January 22, 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.
Kick up your heels… with Dancing Wheels!Friday 10 AM 1/22
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch: meeting 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 required.
Click on program name for details.
What's This Facebook Thing? : Social Networking for GrownupsFriday, January 22, 2010 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Learn how you can use Facebook, Twitter and MySpace in your life!
Winter Toddler Storytime Friday 10:30 AMFriday, January 22, 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!
Preschool Storytime for 4s & 5sFriday, January 22, 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.
Dancing Wheels Company and SchoolFriday, January 22, 2010 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting 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 is required. Click on program name for details.
Fabulous FridaysFabulous Fridays, January 22, February 19, & March 19 at 4:15 PM
Solon Branch: story/craft room
Fun activities that encourage learning, movement and participation. For preschool & up. No registration.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 16th through January 24th
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Room
All ages can celebrate Martin Luther King Day with acts of kindness and celebrations of diversity through crafts and activities during library hours beginning Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, January 24th in the children's room. Registration not required.
SAT workshop session 1Saturday, January 23, 2010 9:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Learn the tips and techniques to improve your score on the SAT exam!
First session of 4 part workshop. Must sign up for all 4 sessions. (42$ fee)
Registration and payment for this course must be done in person starting Monday, November 9th at 9am.
10:00 AM Learn to Juggle Mini-WorkshopSaturday, January 23, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Members of the St. Ignatius Circus Club will teach kids in grades 4 & above how to juggle. Participants will remain for the Circus Club performance at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required.
Wii™ Game Fun for AdultsSaturday, January 23, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 21, 2009 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room
Break the winter blues with some game fun!
10:00 AM Winter "Just a Book" Drop-In StorytimeSaturdays 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.
Saturday Story/CraftSaturdays, January 23, February 27 and March 20 at 10:30 AM
Solon Branch: Story/craft room
Easy crafts! Popular themes! Favorite stories! Drop in for our monthly story and craft program for children ages 2-5 and a caregiver. A fun way to start the weekend!
10:30 AM Juggling with the St. Ignatius Circus ClubSaturday, January 23, 2010 10:30 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: Large Meeting Room
The whole family is invited to join us at 10:30 a.m. for a fabulous performance by the St. Ignatius Circus Club. Kids in grades 4 & up may come early for a "learn to juggle" workshop at 10:00 a.m. Register beginning December 15.
Teen Winter Bake-OffSaturday, January 23, 2010 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 02, 2009
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
Bake a cake, cookie or pie and you could win a prize! Open to teens in grades 5 and up. Registration is required.
Power YogaSaturday, January 23, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:00 AM through Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Challenge yourself this year with yoga! Participants should wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel or mat. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
Beach Party BonanzaSaturday, January 23, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
It might be cold outside, but it's summertime in the library! Families are invited to join us for beach and summer themed books, rhymes, songs, and activities. Don't forget to wear bright, summer colors underneath those warm winter coats!
Registration is required and will begin Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
What is holistic medicine?Saturday, January 23, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
This is an introduction to a holistic approach to healthcare and the mind-body-spirit connection. Registration required.
The Movies Are Back! 2:00 p.m.Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Solon Branch: large meeting room
Come in from the cold and watch a fun film on our big screen! Bring a blanket or sleeping bag and make yourself comfortable. Don't forget to pack your favorite snack. No registration. Families.
Winter Wii FunSaturday, January 23, 2010 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: meeting room
Beat the winter blues with an afternoon of fun and games at the library—Wii ™ Sports and Games, plus Wii™ Carnival Games. All ages. Registration required.
Tax Time with Issy ButasSaturday, January 23, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
New Federal Income Tax Law- Explained!
Come join us for an information session with Mr. Issy Butas, former IRS tax agent. This free seminar will spell out the new income tax law for tax year 2009 along with all the allowable tax credits and deuctions. Question and answer period will follow.
What Do Animals In Winter?Saturday, January 23, 2010 2:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
Come learn interesting facts about our furry and feathered friends and create a fun groundhog craft! Presented by Debbie Shankland, a naturalist from the Brecksville Nature Center. Fun for grades K-4th.
Register beginning Wednesday, January 6th at 9 AM.
NR Otaku Society For TeensSaturday, January 23, 2010 2:59 PM - 3:59 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
Are you bored on Saturday afternoon? Come to the library and hang with other otakus once a month.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 16th through January 24th
Fairview Park Branch: Children's Room
All ages can celebrate Martin Luther King Day with acts of kindness and celebrations of diversity through crafts and activities during library hours beginning Saturday, January 16th through Sunday, January 24th in the children's room. Registration not required.
Beech Brook Visits the Orange LibraryMonday, January 25, 2010
Orange Branch
Beech Brook's Gund School joins the Orange Branch for book themed arts and crafts!
Pajama PartyMonday, January 25, 2010
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Beachwood Branch
Preschool Storytime Mondays @7 pmMonday, January 25, 2010
Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom
Preschool Storytime Mondays @ 7pm
Ages 3-5
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds.Mondays, January 25th thru February 22th 7pm
Baby & Me Storytime Mondays @ 10amMonday, January 25, 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
Winter Toddler Storytime 9:30 AM MondayMondays, 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.
Kick up your heels...with Dancing WheelsMonday, January 25, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Gates Mills Branch: Gates Mills Elementary 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.
Baby and Me Winter MondaysMonday, January 25, 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.
Snuggle BugsMonday, January 25, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Bay Village Branch: Storyroom
For children ages birth - 30 months and a caregiver on Mondays ay 10:00 AM from January 25 - February 22, 2010.
Winter Toddler Story Time Monday 10:00Mondays 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 Baby & Me 10 AM Monday01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
Winter Toddler Storytime MondaysMonday, January 25, 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 Toddlers MondayMonday, January 25, 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 MeMonday, January 25, 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 Toddler - MondayMonday, January 25, 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.
Winter Baby & Me Mondays 10:00 AMMonday, January 25, 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 StorytimeMondays 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 StorytimeMonday 10 AM 1/25
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.
Morning MoversMonday, January 25, 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.
Preschool 10:30 AMMondays 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime 10:30 AMMondays, January 25th 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.
Valentine's CraftMonday, January 25, 2010 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room
Stop in during the day and create something special for your Valentine.
Winter Baby & Me 11 AM Monday01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
11:00 AM Monday Winter Toddler StorytimeMondays 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 MondayMonday, January 25, 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 11:00 AM MondaysMondays, January 25 through February 22, 2010
Fairview Park Branch
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 Toddler Storytime Mondays 11:30 AMMonday, January 25, 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.
Monday Afternoon Book DiscussionMonday, January 25, 2010 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch
Ongoing book discussion on the 3rd Monday of the month.(except January) This month we will be discussing The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.
1:30 PM Winter Preschool Monday StorytimeMondays 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.
1:30 PM Monday Winter Preschool StorytimeMondays at 1:30 PM, weekly, from 1/25 through 2/22
Solon Branch: Story/craft Room
A 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!
Preschool StorytimeMonday, January 25, 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 21 - February 25, 2010.
Monday Afternoon Book DiscussionMonday, January 25, 2010 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
Join us for our afternoon adult book discussion. Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome! Click on program name for more details.
Winter Kids ClubMondays 1/25-2/22 @ 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.
GED Practice TestMonday, January 25, 2010 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Practice taking the GED test for free! Our proctor will get you acquainted with the testing procedures and score your test.
Money and Investing FUN-damentalsMonday, January 25, 2010 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Join us for Money and Investing FUN-damentals, a fun interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. Program sessions include information, games and activities. For students in 7-12th grade.
January Family Literacy Night 6:30 PMMonday, January 25th at 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department
Grades K-6
Come join Former Cleveland Cavalier, Jim Chones, for a discussion that will cover the concerns of parents and youth.
Registration required
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.
Winter Snuggle Bug 6:30 PMMondays, January 25th through March 1st at 6:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Birth - 36 month and their caregiver
Share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Wear your pajamas!
6:30 pm - Winter Family StorytimeMonday, January 25, 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 StorytimeMonday, January 25th / 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!
Baby and Me 6:45 PMMondays 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.
Winter Baby & Me Mondays 7:00 PMMonday, January 25, 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 StorytimeMonday 7 PM 1/25
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.
PreschoolMonday, January 25, 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.
Adult Evening Book Discussion:Cat on a Hot Tin RoofMonday, January 25, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room
Registration is requested. Click on above program title for more details.
Winter Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM MondaysMonday, January 25, 2010 7:00 PM
Berea Branch
A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Programs run from January 18 through February 22.
Come and join us! No registration required.
It's Tax Time!Monday, January 25, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:00 AM through Monday, January 25, 2010 7:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
This program is designed to answer questions about income tax filings. Am I getting everything I am entitled to on my taxes? What do I need to save to file my taxes? Am I deducting everything that I am entitled to? If you have specific questions, come prepared to have them answered by an H&R Block professional. Registration is required.
Baby & Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 7pmMondays at 7:00 PM, 1/25-2/22
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.
Kicking Up Your Heels...With the Dancing Wheels!Monday, January 25th / 7:00 pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Meeting 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.
Anime ClubMonday, January 25, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Southeast Branch: large meeting room
Join other teens who enjoy anime.
Winter School Age Fun 7:15 PMMondays, January 25th 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
City of Light by Lauren BelferMonday, January 25, 2010 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Join our Monday Evening Book Discussion group as we discuss City of Light by Lauren Belfer.
Winter Evening Book Discussion: City of LightMonday, January 25, 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.
January 25th, 2010: City of Light, by Lauren Belfer
Book DiscussionMonday, January 25, 2010 7:30 PM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri. Eight stories of expatriate Bengali parents and their American-raised children illustrate the realities of exile, identity, disappointment and maturation.
Play Date @ Your Library Tuesdays 10:30-NoonTuesday, January 26, 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
Baby & Me Storytime Tuesdays @ 6;45 pmTuesday, January 26, 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.
Toddler Storytime Tuesdays @11:00 AMTuesday, January 26, 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
Preschool Storytime Wednesdays 9:30AM Ages 3-5Tuesday, January 26, 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 Storytime 9:30 AM TuesdaysTuesdays, 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.
GED ClassesTuesday, January 26, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Brooklyn Branch
Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesday 9:45 AMTuesday, January 26, 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 Tuesdays from January 19th through February 23rd.
No registration required. Come and join us!
10:00 AM Winter Toddler Tuesday StorytimeTuesdays 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.
Toddler TuesdaysTuesday, January 26th / 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!
Tales 4 Tots Storytime Tuesdays 10AM Birth-35 monthsTuesday, January 26, 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesdays 10:00 AMTuesday, January 26, 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime for 3-5-Year-OldsTuesdays, 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!
Morning MoversTuesday, January 26, 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.
Little Kids Mornings at the MansionTuesday, January 26, 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.
Winter Baby & Me 10 AMTuesday, January 26, 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!
10:00 AM Tuesday Winter Toddler StorytimeTuesday 10 AM 1/26
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.
Baby and Me 10:00 AMTuesdays 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.
Winter Baby and MeTuesday, January 26, 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 6.
Come and join us! No registration required!
Winter Baby & MeTuesdays 1/26-2/23 @ 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 10:30 AMTuesdays, January 26th 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 6:30 PMTuesdays, January 26th 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.
Book DiscussionTuesday, January 26, 2010 10:30 AM
Solon Branch: Solon Senior Center
Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri. Eight stories of expatriate Bengali parents and their American-raised children illustrate the realities of exile, identity, disappointment and maturation.
10:30 AM Tuesday Winter Toddler StorytimeTuesdays at 10:30 AM, weekly, from 1/19 through 2/23
Solon Branch
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!
Winter Preschool Storytime Tuesday 10:30 AMTuesday, January 26, 2010 10:30 AM
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!
Preschool Storytime Winter TuesdayTuesday, January 26, 2010 11:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
3,4, amd 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required.
11:00 AM Winter Toddler Tuesday StorytimeTuesdays 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM TuesdaysTuesdays, 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime Tuesday 11 AMTuesdays 1/26-2/23 @ 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.
11:00 AM Tuesday Winter Baby & Me StorytimeTuesday 11 AM 1/26
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
A 3 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from Jan. 19 through Feb. 2.
No registration required.
Winter Baby & Me 11 AMTuesday, January 26, 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!
Toddler 11:15 AMTuesdays 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 AMTuesday, January 26, 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 StorytimeTuesdays 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!
Lunch and Learn - Body Mechanics BasicsTuesday, January 26, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Join the Rehabilitation Services team from Marymount Hospital for this unique session stressing how to utilize proper body mechanics to reduce the chance of injury, relieve pain and save your aging back and joints. Bring a brown bag lunch and learn while you eat!
Diabetes MAP SeriesTuesday, January 26, 2010 12:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Small Meeting Room
Join us for interactive learning and dialogue sessions that focus on living a healthy life with diabetes. The series will be led by Certified Diabetic Counselor Kathy Overy, RN.
Preschool StorytimeTuesday, January 26, 2010 1:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Winter Preschool Storytime for 3-Year-OldsTuesdays, 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 -TuesdayTuesday, January 26, 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 PMTuesdays 1/26-2/23 @ 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.
G2P: Free Day, Free PlayTuesday, January 26, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Teens and Tweens, out of school for early release day? Join us for open play on 4 different Ps2 and Wii games.
Just for Teens-D.I.Y. TuesdaysTuesdays, 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
Winter Baby & Me 4 PM Tuesday01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
Tween Scene 4:00 PMTuesdays,January 26th 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
All You Need For a Snowman...Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: meeting room
Learn how to build a snowman without any snow! All craft supplies provided, along with action-packed afternoon of stories and games.
Grades K-5 / Registration required
Read-Along GangTuesdays 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
Money and Investing FUNdamentals 4:00 PMTuesday, January 26th at 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Conference room
Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes and learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way! Grades K-6 Registration required.
Family StorytimeTuesday, January 26, 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.
Kids Book ClubTuesdays, 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).
Winter Tuesday Tales StorytimeTuesdays, Jan. 19 - Feb. 9, 4:30-5:00 pm
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 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!
Winter School Age Fun Grades K-2 Tuesdays 4:30 PMTuesday, January 26, 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.
Money and Investing FUNdamentals 5:00 PMTuesday, January 26th at 5:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Conference room
Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes and learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way! Grades K-6
Registration Required.
CAREER WORKSHOPS: INTERVIEWTuesday, January 26, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
The Career Center will discuss interviewing techniques.
Registration is required. Click on the program name for details.
January Family Literacy Night - The America I Dream AboutTuesday, January 26, 2010 6:30 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Homework Center
"Observations and Concerns"...The America I Dream About
Come join Former Cleveland Cavalier, Jim Chones, for a discussion that will cover the concerns or parents and youth, and discuss Jim's own observations, concerns and point of view from the perspective of being a parent, a community participant, an American, a black Male, former athlete, writer and urban educational critic, activist and educator.
Families join us. Pizza and refreshment provided. Registration requested.
6:30 PM Tuesday Winter Baby & MeTuesdays 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 Baby and Me TuesdaysTuesday, January 26, 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 StorytimeTuesday, January 26, 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.
Snuggle BugsTuesday, January 26, 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.
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!
TUESDAY BOOK GROUPTuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 PM
Southeast Branch: Meeting Room
Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month for lively discussions on a diverse selection of titles. Copies of the book will be available one month before the meeting.
Knitting BasicsTuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Berea Branch: large meeting room
Winter Family Storytime Tuesday 7 PMTuesday, January 26, 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!
7:00 PM Pajama StorytimeTuesdays 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.
Family Movie NightsTuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch
Families with school-age children are invited to attend a showing of the film March On: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World. Watch the short film about Martin Luther King Jr. and then discuss together America's history of prejudice and the civil rights movement. Popcorn will be provided!
Registration required.
Basic Computing 101Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, December 15th, 2010. Registration is required.
Winter Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM TuesdayTuesdays, 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.
The FAFSA and Finanacial AidTuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Learn the basics of how to fill out the tricky FAFSA form and get an introduction to the concepts of financial aid. Open to parents and their students in grades 9-12.
7:00 PM Tuesday Winter Toddler StorytimeTuesday 7 PM 1/26
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 PMTuesdays 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime Tuesday 7:00 PMTuesdays 2/16-2/23 @ 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 Toddler Storytime 7:00 PM TuesdaysTuesday, January 26, 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.
Laugh Your Stress Away!Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
A certified laugh therapist and yoga instructor will discuss the many benefits of therapeutic laughter in this laughter-based program.
There will be structured laugh exercises designed to prevent hardening of the attitudes! Please wear comfortable clothes and prepare for a good time!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
Word 2007 EssentialsTuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 28, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
A beginner course on Microsoft Word 2007 Essentials. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins Monday, December 28th at 9:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime Wednesday@10amWednesday, January 27, 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/ WednesdaysWednesday, January 27, 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 25th / 7:00 pm
Orange Early Childhood visits the Orange LibraryWednesday, January 27, 2010
Orange Branch
Orange Early Childhood Preschool visits the Orange Branch for stories, fingerplays, music and fun!
9:30 AM Wednesday Winter Baby & MeWednesdays at 9:30 AM, weekly, from 1/20/10 through 2/24/10
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!
Winter Toddler - WednesdayWednesday, January 27, 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 PizzazzWednesday, January 27, 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 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!
Stories and MoreWednesday, January 27, 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.
Baby & Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays at 10amWednesdays at 10:00 AM, 1/27-2/24
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.
Baby and Me Winter WednesdaysWednesday, January 27, 2010 10:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Caregivers and their babies abes birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Registration is not required
Winter Toddler Storytime01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
10:00 am - Winter Toddler StorytimeWednesday, January 27, 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 January 20th thru February 24th. Please click on program title for more information
Winter Family Storytime-Wednesdays at 10:00Wednesdays at 10:00
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.
10:00 AM Winter Toddler Wednesday StorytimeWednesdays 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 Preschool - WednesdayWednesday, January 27, 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 StorytimeWednesday 10 AM 1/27
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.
Winter Baby and Me Storytime Wednesdays 10 AMWednesday, January 27, 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!
Winter Baby & Me Wednesdays 10:00 AMWednesday, January 27, 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 Preschool StorytimeWednesday, January 27, 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.
ToddlerWednesday, January 27, 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 AMWednesday, January 27, 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 Baby and Me 10 AMWednesdays 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime 10:00 AM WednesdaysWednesday, January 27, 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 Toddler Storytime Wednesday 10 AMWednesdays 1/27-2/24 @ 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.
Excel 2007 EssentialsWednesday, January 27, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 28, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
An introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Monday, December 28th at 9:00 a.m.
10:30 AM Wednesday Winter Toddler StorytimeWednesdays 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, Wednesdays at 10:45 AMWednesdays at 10:45 AM, 1/27-2/24
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.
Toddler Storytime Winter WednesdayWednesday, January 27, 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.
11:00 AM Winter Toddler Wednesday StorytimeWednesdays 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.
Winter Toddler Storytime 11 AM Wednesday01/06/2010
Beachwood Branch
Winter Preschool Storytime Wednesday 11 AMWednesdays 1/27-2/24 @ 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 WednesdaysWednesday, January 27, 2010 11:00 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 11 AMWednesdays 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 11:00 AM WednesdayWednesdays, 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.
PreschoolWednesday, January 27, 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.
11:00 AM Wednesday Winter Preschool StorytimeWednesday 11 AM 1/27
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 Toddler Storytime 11 AMWednesday, January 27, 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!
11:30 AM Wednesday Winter Baby & MeWednesdays at 11:30 AM, weekly, from 1/20 through 2/24
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!
Winter Toddler Storytime Wednesdays 11:30 AMWednesday, January 27, 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.
Charting with Excel 2007Wednesday, January 27, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 28, 2009 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
A beginner course on Charting with Microsoft Excel 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins Monday, December 28th at 9:00 a.m.
Winter Preschool Storytime Ages 4 & 5 Wednesdays 1:30 PMWednesday, January 27, 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.
Preschool Storytime Winter WednesdayWednesday, January 27, 2010 1:30 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
3,4, amd 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-OldsWednesdays, 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!
Preschool 1:30 PMWednesdays 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.
PreschoolWednesday, January 27, 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime 1:30 PM WednesdayWednesdays, 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime Wednesday 2 PMWednesday, January 27, 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!
Booked on Crime Book DiscussionWednesday, January 27, 2010 2:00 PM
Berea Branch: small conference room
Attention mystery lovers: Booked on Crime is a mystery discussion group that meets one Wednesday per month from October through May. Join us for a lively discussion of literary mysteries and books by award winning mystery authors.
Guys and BooksWednesday, January 27, 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.
Crafty Capers (3:45) School-ageWednesday, 1/27 @ 3:45 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Independence Branch: Large Meeting Room
A story/craft program for children in grades K-3. Great for homeschoolers as well! Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Magic Treehouse ClubWednesday, January 27, 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
Just for Teens-Write TimeWednesdays, 4-5 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
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