Summer Reading Programs

Summer Programs for Kids & Teens

Programs for kids and teens at our
branches this summer, celebrating
our Summer Reading Program!

All Summer

Recycled Art Contest
now - August 15, during library hours.
Garfield Heights Branch

Grades K - 8

You are invited to participate in our very first recycled art contest! Please see a librarian for more information and to pick up an entry form.

JULY

From Junk to Funk! Make a Domino Pendant octopus
Monday, July 27, 2009 7:00 PM
Berea Branch

Create an eco-friendly and unique piece of jewelry!

Young Readers - The Magic of Going Green
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 3:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch

Witness some magical ways to reduce, reuse and recycle!

Just a Craft

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch

Grades 1-4.

Calling all creative kids! Come and join us one Wednesday of each month to create a quick and easy eco-friendly craft. Registration required.

Go Green - Creative Handbags from Recycled Materials
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:30 PM
Solon Branch

Show how eco-friendly you are by making and using your own handbag made from recycled materials.

Eco Friendly Floral Design
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:00 PM
Beachwood Branch

Everyone is "going green" even your local florist! See the latest in "green" floral products and see how florists "reduce reuse and recycle"

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AUGUST

Summer Reading Wrap Up Party
Saturday, August 1 at 2:00 PM
Solon Branch

Join us on the last day of Summer Reading Club for some fun family activities! No registration is required.

WALL-E© Walt Disney
Wednesday, August 5, 2:00-3:45 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch
Keep your Eco-Quest Summer going with a special viewing of a waste management robot who finds a new purpose in life.

Ice Cream Social
Saturday, August 08, 2009 1:00 PM
Strongsville Branch

Celebrate reading! Participants in our Summer Reading Program and their parents and/or grandparents are invited to the library for ice cream sundaes. Registration (starts 7/31) required.

Crooked River Wind Ensemble
Monday August 10, 7-8:30PM
Mayfield Branch, but held at the Mayfield Village Gazebo
Join us as we mark the end of the summer reading program with a concert from the Crooked River Wind Ensemble at Mayfield Village gazebo located at the intersection of Wilson Mills and SOM Center Rds.

Just a Craft
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch

Grades 1-4.

Calling all creative kids! Come and join us one Wednesday of each month to create a quick and easy eco-friendly craft. Registration required.

G2P Games Galore
Thursday, August 13, 1:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch
End of summer game play

Take a Dip
Thursday, August 13, 6:30 PM
Brecksville Branch

All ages

Bring in a washed 50/50 cotton-polyester blend T-shirt to tie-dye for this end of this annual summer wrap up fun fest for the whole family. Participants younger than 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Registration must be done in person. All participants must sign a release form (to work with the dye) at time of registration. Rain date August 20.

End of Summer Cookie Bash
Monday, August 17, 2:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch

Family

The Children’s Staff, along with a few special helpers, will get you in the mood for going back to school with an entertaining reader’s theater performance. At the end of the program Team Smiley, from Eat’nPark restaurant, will pass out their famous smiley faced cookies. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the Smiley mascot! Parents must sign a food permission form, located at the Reference desk, for children under 10. Registration required.

Take A Dip
Tuesday, August 18, - 3:00 PM
Berea Branch