Independence Branch

Events & Classes

Spring Program Guide     

Storytimes

No registration storytimes  begin Monday, June 4^th through Thursday, August 2^nd.  Come join the fun!

We would like to know what you think!  Please take our storytime survey.

Adult Programs

Developing a Career Action Plan
Thursday, May 31^st     6:30 PM
This workshop is aimed at those making a career change. This program is a beginning step to identifying career direction, setting goals and making career planning decisions. This workshop will be presented by a Career Center Counselor.  Registration required.

Experience Tunisian Crochet:The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crochet
Tuesday, June 5^th    7:00 PM 
A one evening workshop on the wonderful art of "Tunisian Crochet", a cross between knitting and crochet. Registrants must be able to use basic crochet stitches in order to participate.  Please bring a LONG crochet hook (an Afghan hook or Tunisian crochet hook size H/8, I/9 or J/10 - Joann or Michaels) and a skein of worsted weight yarn, preferably wool or a wool blend in a light color.  Also, do not forget your usual crochet/knitting tools!  Registration required.

Rose - Herb of the Year 2012
Tuesday, June 26^th    7:00 PM
Join us for an informative evening with Carol Braverman, Herb Society of America member and learn about the rose's history; folklore; how to cultivate and grow; its medicinal values and culinary uses. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Space is limited.  Registration required.

Mission Possible: Exploring the Titanic
Thursday, June 28^th     7:00 PM
Discover the Titanic from a shipwrecks explorer’s perspective.  Jim Paskert, Cleveland Underwater Explorers (CLUE), will present the ship and the wreck, as well as connections and comparisons to the wrecks of the Great Lakes. Registration required.

Clevelanders in the Civil War
Tuesday, July 10^th      7:00 PM
Lake View Cemetery's Civil War Patriots
Over 800 Civil War soldiers lie in Cleveland’s Lake View Cemetery.  Join Marjorie Wilson from the cemetery's speakers' bureau, as she brings them back to life in her informative and entertaining presentation.   The mini-bios include pre-war life, experiences in the "War of the Rebellion", and postwar careers in Cleveland. The cast of characters includes John D. Rockefeller's youngest brother who enlisted at age 16, two major generals, one of Lincoln's guards who was a confederate, and many other interesting characters.  Registration required.

Gadgets Simplified
Monday, July 16^th      7:00 PM
Having trouble using your cell phone, digital camera, e-reader, etc? Bring your portable device to the library and representatives from Tec4Life will answer your questions at this informal technology learning circle.
Registration required.



Visit the Independence branch to use our Foundation Center Cooperating Collection.