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FAL L 2016
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IN THIS ISSUE
4-6 • Meet the Authors
7 • Technology
8-11 • Book Discussions
12-13 • Business + Career Programs
14-15 • Storytimes
16-17 • Writing Programs
18-20 • Featured Youth Programs
21-23 • Featured Adult Programs
BRANCH PROGRAMMING
Pages 24-39
LEGEND
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✤ Books Available for Purchase and Signing
$ Ticketed Event/Donation
All Cuyahoga County Public Library branches will be closed Saturday, September 3 thru
Monday, September 5 for Labor Day, and from 5:30 PM on Wednesday, November 23 thru
Thursday, November 24 in celebration of Thanksgiving.
A Card for Every Kid
This September, in conjunction
with National Library Card SignUp Month, we’re teaming up with
local library systems to put a library
card in the hands of every student
in Cuyahoga County through an
initiative we’re calling "A Card for
Every Kid." All month we’ll offer
students with library fines onetime fine forgiveness and actively
encourage students who do not
already own a library card to sign up
for our new Opportunity Card, which
does not require parental permission
and allows the user to borrow up to
three items.
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Message from Our Executive Director
Greetings,
The "A Card for Every Kid" initiative
was developed in response to the
Obama administration’s national
ConnectED Library Challenge and
calls upon public libraries to work
with their mayors, school leaders
and school librarians to ensure
every student has access to learning
resources and books.
If there’s one thing that I consistently find in short supply, it’s time. Time for phone
calls, time to respond to emails, time with family and friends and, of course, time to
read. More and more, I find myself squeezing in my reading during stolen moments
between appointments, on the treadmill, standing in line at the grocery store or
when I have an uninterrupted couple of hours on a flight.
Like many of you, convenience is a priority for my lifestyle, which is why I’m thrilled
to announce the launch of Cuyahoga County Public Library’s new app. Available
now in the App Store and Google Play, our app makes it simple to request a book,
download a magazine, stream your favorite album or register for a library program.
The new app remembers your account information so you can easily check holds,
renew materials or pay a fine on the items you haven’t had time to return to your
local branch!
Cuyahoga County Public Library strives to be the most convenient public library
in the nation – and our new app makes it possible to access the eBooks, TV
shows, music, comics and movies that you love anytime, anywhere. What’s more
convenient than your entire public library available in your purse or back pocket?
Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/mobile to download our new app today.
T H E 2 016 -17 W I L L I A M N . S K I R B A L L
Regards,
W R ITERS CEN TER S TAG E SER I ES
Sari Feldman
Executive Director
Don DeLillo
Tuesday,
September 13, 2016
Lawrence Wright
Wednesday,
October 19, 2016
Roxane Gay
Tuesday,
November 15, 2016
Colum McCann & Edna O’Brien
Tuesday,
March 21, 2017
Alison Bechdel
Thursday,
April 20, 2017
John Green
Wednesday,
May 3, 2017
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THESE AUTHORS
GET YOUR TICKETS AT
www.writerscenterstage.org
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PRESENTED BY
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Wed, Sep 7 / 7 PM
John Vourlis
The author of Yoga For Freedom shares the
inspirational story of how he and a group
of yoga students and teachers from Greater
Cleveland traveled to Nepal to explore
natural wonders and holy Buddhist sites.
★✤
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Tue, Sep 13 / 7 PM
Jerry Pinkney
Family
The award-winning author and
artist has been illustrating children’s
books for more than five decades.
Artwork from his collection of Aesop’s
Fables has been brought to life in the
children’s area of the new Orange
Branch. ✤
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH
Wed, Sep 21 / 7 PM
Theresa Argie & Cathi Weber
Join us for an evening of "Tales From the
Eerie Shore: Ghosts of Ohio" with awardwinning authors, ghost hunters and parahistorians Theresa Argie and Cathi Weber –
aka the Haunted Housewives.
CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH
Wed, Sep 28 / 7 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 PM
Karin Slaughter
Join us for a visit from the number one
internationally best-selling author
of more than a dozen novels,
including the Will Trent and Grant
County series and acclaimed standalone books Cop Town and Pretty
Girls. Her latest, The Kept Woman, is
the long-awaited 10th installment of
the Will Trent series. ✤
FEATURED EVENT
The local author will discuss her novel, The
Berlin Murders. Cagin has written a script
for a radio program called Celebration,
and in 2011 published a memoir about her
mother titled Helen.
FEATURED EVENT
Marilyn Cagin
FEATURED EVENT
meet the authors
David Levithan
Meet the New York Times best-selling
author of Boy Meets Boy, Wide
Awake, Every Day and Nick and
Norah’s Infinite Playlist. His new book,
You Know Me Well, was co-written
with Nina LaCour. ✤
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Mon, Oct 3 / 7 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Wed, Sep 28 / 7 PM
OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH
Mon, Oct 3 / 7 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Thu, Sep 8 / 7 PM
Meet the author of The Jazz Palace,
the 2016 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award
winner for fiction. The Chicago native
spent nearly 20 years drafting and
revising the novel set in her hometown
to accurately capture the dynamic
atmosphere and dazzling music of the
Jazz Age. ✤
BEREA BRANCH
Regina Brett
The author of God Never Blinks, Be
the Miracle and God Is Always Hiring,
will discuss her popular books. ✤
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH
Wed, Sep 28 / 7 PM
SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Thu, Oct 6 / 7 PM
SOLON BRANCH
Sat, Oct 8 / 2 PM
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Mon, Oct 10 / 7 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Wed, Sep 14 / 4 PM
Tue, Oct 11 / 7 PM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Tue, Oct 18 / 7 PM
Leslie Basalla-McCafferty &
Peter Chakerian
NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH
Mon, Sep 12 / 7 PM
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Wed, Oct 5 / 7 PM
GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH
Wed, Oct 19 / 7 PM
Neil Zurcher
Come along for the ride with Neil Zurcher
as he shares his favorite moments in
The Best of One Tank Trips. The Cleveland
icon will discuss the newest book in his
travel series.
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Sat, Sep 17 / 2 PM
FEATURED EVENT
Join the authors of Cleveland Beer: History
& Revival in the Rust Belt as they discuss
the rise and fall of the industry, and the
modern-day renaissance in craft brewing,
which has brought national acclaim and
made Cleveland a brewing hot spot.
Jane Ann Turzillo
Wed, Oct 5 / 7 PM
Leigh Bardugo
Grades 6 - 12
Meet the New York Times best-selling
author of young adult fantasy novels
and the popular Grisha Trilogy. Her
latest, Crooked Kingdom, is the highly
anticipated sequel to Six of Crows,
which was a New York Times Notable
Book of 2015 and received starred
reviews from Kirkus and Publishers
Weekly. ✤
Wed, Sep 28 / 7 PM
Tue, Oct 25 / 7 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Wed, Oct 26 / 7 PM
James Dashner
Meet the author of the number one
New York Times best-selling Maze
Runner series. His latest, The Fever
Code, is the highly anticipated
conclusion to the hit series and will
finally reveal how the maze was built.
Dashner is also the author of the highly
popular Mortality Doctrine series, a
trilogy of cyber-adventure novels. ✤
The author of Murder & Mayhem on Ohio's
Rails shares stories of brave trainmen and
vicious killers.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH ★
Tue, Oct 4 / 7 PM
Mon, Oct 24 / 7 PM
NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH ★
Mon, Nov 14 / 7 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Thu, Sep 29 / 7 PM
Kathy Ewing
Learn more about borderline personality
disorder with the author of the memoir
Missing: Coming to Terms With a Borderline
Mother, in which Ewing confronts the painful
consequences of her mother's symptoms and
also attempts to destigmatize BPD.
FEATURED EVENT
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Mary Morris
FEATURED EVENT
Join us for a discussion of Cleveland in
World War II with historian James Banks,
PhD, and journalist Brian Albrecht. ★
FEATURED EVENT
James Banks & Brian Albrecht
FEATURED EVENT
Tue, Oct 4 / 7 PM
Candice Millard
Wed, Nov 2 / 7 PM
The author will discuss her new book,
Hero of the Empire: The Boer War,
a Daring Escape and The Making of
Winston Churchill. Her other works
include The River of Doubt and
Destiny of the Republic. ✤
BROOK PARK BRANCH
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Thu, Oct 27 / 7 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Thu, Nov 3 / 7 PM
Thu, Sep 29 / 7 PM
Thu, Oct 6 / 7 PM
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meet the authors
technology
GATES MILLS BRANCH
fourth Monday / 2 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Thu, Oct 13 / 7 PM
Jodi Picoult
The best-selling author will discuss her
highly anticipated novel, Small Great
Things. She has published 23 novels,
including My Sister’s Keeper, which
was adapted into a movie starring
Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin.
$ Price includes a seat at the event,
copy of the book, and a donation to
the CCPL Foundation. Get tickets at
jodi_picoult.eventbrite.com.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Mon, Oct 17 / 7 PM
Casey Daniels
Daniels is the author of the best-selling
Pepper Martin mysteries and a traditional
mystery series she writes under the name
Kylie Logan, the League of Literary Ladies
and the Ethnic Eats books. She will give you
a look inside the world of publishing. ★ ✤
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Wed, Oct 19 / 7 PM
FEATURED EVENT
Family
Meet the author of the popular
Goosebumps and Fear Street series.
Referred to as the “Stephen King of
children’s literature,” Stine has written
horror books that have sold more
than 400 million copies worldwide
and have been translated into more
than 30 languages. His new book is
Young Scrooge. ✤
Best-selling author and book expert
Nancy Pearl shares her picks of this
year’s greatest books, as well as gift
giving ideas for the holiday season.
She is a regular commentator on
National Public Radio and widely
known for her ability to help people
decide what to read next.
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Wed, Nov 16 / 7 PM
Celebrate the romance genre! This
interactive event will bring together
some of its top authors and their
beloved readers. Panelists include
Shelley Shepard Gray, Susan
Elizabeth Phillips, Jill Shalvis, Linda
Howard, Linda Jones, Cathy Maxwell,
Jennifer Ryan and Katharine Ashe. ✤
Russell Atkins
Celebrate the release of In the Company of
Russell Atkins, a new anthology edited by
Diane Kendig and Robert E. McDonough.
The book includes four new poems by
Atkins, an intro by George Bilgere, tributes
to Atkins' and the work of 28 noted poets,
many of whom will read during the event.
Refreshments served. ✤
Sat, Nov 19 / 2 PM
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
second Saturday / 2 PM
fourth Tuesday / 5:45 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Drop In & Download
Learn how to borrow free eBooks,
audiobooks, magazines, movies and
music from our Digital Collection.
Every one of our branches hosts monthly
Drop In & Download sessions.
Marissa Meyer
Meet the author of the number one
New York Times best-selling series
The Lunar Chronicles, which includes
the novels Cinder, Scarlet, Cress and
Winter. Her new standalone novel,
Heartless, is a prequel to Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland. ✤
$ Price includes a seat at the event,
copy of the book, and a donation to
the CCPL Foundation. Get tickets at
marissa_meyer.eventbrite.com.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Sun, Nov 13 / 2 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Sun, Dec 4 / AFTERNOON
first Thursday / 1:30 PM
third Thursday / 1:30 PM
second Thursday / 9:30 AM
fourth Monday / 5:30 PM
Tech Training
Can’t tell your mouse from your hard drive?
Take a deep breath. We can help. Our
Library offers free tech training classes in
our branches for beginners to advanced
users – and everyone in between.
Our tech training classes cover:
• digital literacy basics
• Windows 10
• Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel,
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
every Wednesday / 5:30 PM
second Tuesday / 1:30 PM
third Monday / 9:30 AM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Pick up a free copy of our Tech Training
brochure for a complete list of summer
classes, dates and locations.
ORANGE BRANCH
Please visit cuyahogalibrary.org/tech for a
complete listing of tech training classes.
first Friday / 10 AM
third Saturday / 1 PM
third Monday / 2 PM
third Saturday / 10 AM
second Friday / 10 AM
BEREA BRANCH
third Friday / 10 AM
fourth Friday / 2 PM
third Wednesday / 1:30 PM
fourth Thursday / 5:45 PM
BROOK PARK BRANCH
SAVE THE DATE! Meet the best-selling
author, Tony Award winning actor
and multiple Golden Globe, Emmy
and Screen Actors Guild award
nominee. He will discuss his new
book, You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams:
My Life in Stories and Pictures. $
Price includes a seat at the event, copy
of the book, and a donation to the
CCPL Foundation.
NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH
first Monday / 1:30 PM
third Thursday / 5:30 PM
Alan Cumming
third Monday / 9:30 AM
second Thursday / 9:30 AM
fourth Wednesday / 1:30 PM
Bring your device and passwords to the
Library and our staff will get you started.
Our Digital Collection is available 24/7,
365 days a year.
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
TICKETED EVENT/FUNDRAISER
FEATURED EVENT
KissCon: Cleveland
MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH
Nancy Pearl
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Mon, Oct 24 / 7 PM
R.L. Stine
FEATURED EVENT
The New York Times best-selling
author of more than 15 political
thriller novels visits in October. Order
to Kill is the follow up to last year’s
best-seller The Survivor. Mills is also
the author of three installments in the
Covert-One series, originally created
by Robert Ludlum. ✤
second Tuesday / 9:30 AM
Kyle Mills
FEATURED EVENT
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
first Monday / 2 PM
second Saturday / 9:30 AM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
second Monday / 5:45 PM
first Wednesday / 9:30 AM
second Wednesday / 2 PM
third Tuesday / 10 AM
FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH
first Saturday / 1 PM
second Monday / 10 AM
first Friday / 9:30 AM
third Thursday / 9:30 AM
PowerPoint and Publisher
• cloud computing
• digital imaging
PARMA BRANCH
fourth Wednesday / 9:30 AM
PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH
first Wednesday / 2 PM
fourth Monday / 5:30 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
second Wednesday / 1:30 PM
fourth Wednesday / 1:30 PM
RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH
third Saturday / 9:30 AM
SOLON BRANCH
second Wednesday / 10 AM
second Saturday / 9:30 AM
fourth Saturday / 9:30 AM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
first Monday / 5:45 PM
third Friday / 1:30 PM
FREE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD
Lynda.com is now available free to
our cardholders! This popular website
offers in-depth video courses in Web
Development, Marketing, Business, 3-D
Animation, Photography and much more.
Each course is taught by an industry
expert. It's a fantastic resource that
can help you reach your professional
and personal goals. You can access
Lynda.com from our website under the
RESEARCH tab. Choose RESOURCES,
then select Lynda.com from the available
options. Use your library card number
and PIN to set up a free account and
you're all set!
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book discussions
For more information, visit cuyahogalibrary.org/discussions.
FOR ADULTS
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
9/1 Going Clear: Scientology,
Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by
Lawrence Wright; 10/6 The Jazz Palace
by Mary Morris; 11/3 The Turner House by
Angela Flournoy
Thu, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3 / 7 PM
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion
9/14 The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro; 10/12
One Thousand White Women: The Journals
of May Dodd by Jim Fergus; 11/9 Lilac
Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Wed, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9 / 1:30 PM
BAYarts Book Discussion
Held at BAYarts’ Fuller House. 9/16 The Light
Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman; 10/7
Little Bee by Chris Cleave; 11/4 The Last
Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith
Fri, Sep 16, Oct 7, Nov 4 / 10 AM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Bluestockings Book Club
Wed, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 / 1 PM
Beachwood Community Center
Book Discussion
Held at the Beachwood Community Center,
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Tue, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8 / 10:30 AM
BookChat
Tue, Sep 13, Oct 18, Nov 8 / 7:15 PM
Wednesday Afternoon & Thursday
Afternoon Book Discussions
9/21 & 9/22 The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro;
10/19 & 10/20 JCC Community Read;
11/16 & 11/17 Best Boy by Eli Gottlieb
History Book Club
Wed, Sep 28, Nov 9 / 7 PM
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Page-to-Screen Book Discussion
9/15 The Magicians by Lev Grossman;
10/20 Leviathan Wakes by James S.A.
Corey; 11/17 American Gods by
Neil Gaiman
“Book” Park Café
Browse new books, discuss the book
of the month and hear our latest
recommendations.
Thu, Sep 22, Oct 27, Nov 17 / 10 AM
Art Book Club
Mon, Nov 14 / 2 PM
BEREA BRANCH
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Wednesday Evening & Thursday
Morning Book Discussions
9/21 & 9/22 Circling the Sun by Paula
McLain; 10/26 & 10/27 Everything I Never
Told You by Celeste Ng; 11/30 & 12/1
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
Wed, Sep 21, Oct 26, Nov 30 / 7:30 PM
Thu, Sep 22, Oct 27, Dec 1 / 10 AM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Monday Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Sep 12, Oct 3, Nov 7 / 7 PM
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Mon, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 / 1:30 PM
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion
9/14 My Beloved World by Sonia
Sotomayor; 10/12 The Wives of Los
Alamos by TaraShea Nesbit; 11/9 Carrying
Albert Home by Homer Hickam
Wed, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9 / 7:30 PM
Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion
9/20 When Breath Becomes Air by
Paul Kalanithi; 10/18 The Marriage of
Opposites by Alice Hoffman; 11/15 The
Three-Year Swim Club: The Untold Story of
Maui’s Sugar Ditch Kids & Their Quest for
Olympic Glory by Julie Checkoway
Tue, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 / 2 PM
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Monday Morning Book Lovers
9/13 The Chosen by Chaim Potok;
10/11 The October List by Jeffery Deaver;
11/8 Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf
Bookbeat Book Discussion
9/14 The Jazz Palace by Mary Morris;
10/12 Be Frank With Me by Julia
Claiborne Johnson; 11/9 In a Dark, Dark
Wood by Ruth Ware
Coterie Book Discussion
9/14 Kitchens of the Great Midwest by
J. Ryan Stradal; 10/12 The Immortal Life
of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot; 11/9
The Race for Paris by Meg Waite Clayton
Wed, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9 / 7:30 PM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Wednesday Evening & Thursday
Afternoon Book Discussion
9/21 & 9/22 Go Set a Watchman
by Harper Lee; 10/19 & 10/20 Five
Days at Memorial: Life & Death in a
Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink;
11/16 & 11/17 The Girl on the Train
by Paula Hawkins
Wed, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 / 7:15 PM
Thu, Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17 / 2:15 PM
Gatsby? What Gatsby?
9/12 The Ocean at the End of the Lane by
Neil Gaiman; 10/3 A Constellation of Vital
Phenomena by Anthony Marra; 11/7 Title
to be announced
Mon, Sep 12, Oct 3, Nov 7 / 7:30 PM
Monday Evening Book Lovers
MAYFIELD BRANCH
New Chapter Book Club
Thu, Sep 1 - Nov 17 / 11:15 AM
Monday Book Discussion
9/21 All the Light We Cannot See by
Anthony Doerr; 10/19 The Catcher in the
Rye by J.D. Salinger; 11/16 Mayflower: A
Story of Courage, Community & War by
Nathaniel Philbrick
Mon, Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14 / 10 AM
Join us for a four-part discussion
and analysis of The Great Gatsby by
F. Scott Fitzgerald. Led by Jackie Czarnota
from Case Western Reserve University’
Siegal Lifelong Learning Program.
Mon, Oct 3 - 24 / 7 PM
9/12 The Language of Flowers by Vanessa
Diffenbaugh; 10/10 The Sandcastle Girls
by Chris Bohjalian; 11/14 Fall From Grace
by Richard North Patterson
The Nightingale:
A Novel of Women in War
In this four-part series we’ll discuss
Kristin Hannah’s novel. Led by Sylvia
F. Abrams from Case Western Reserve
University’ Siegal Lifelong Learning Program.
Wed, Oct 26 - Nov 16 / 10:30 AM
Mon, Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14 / 7:30 PM
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FOR ADULTS
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PARMA BRANCH
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion
Young at Heart
9/12 A Constellation of Vital Phenomena
by Anthony Marra; 10/10 The Wright
Brothers by David McCullough;
11/14 The Martian by Andy Weir
Breakfast Books
Mysteries Through Time & Place
Book Discussion
TED Talk & Book Discussion
Watch author Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED
Talk “Success, Failure & the Drive to Keep
Creating” and discuss her book Big Magic:
Creative Living Beyond Fear.
Thu, Sep 15 / 7 PM
Bookmarks & Body Bags
9/1 Canary by Duane Swierczynski;
10/6 Unbecoming by Rebecca Scherm;
11/3 Past Crimes by Glen Erik Hamilton
Coffee & Conversation
9/14 Woman With a Secret by Sophie
Hannah; 10/12 The Sound of Gravel
by Ruth Wariner; 11/9 Most Wanted by
Lisa Scottoline
Monday Evening & Tuesday Afternoon
Book Discussions
9/19 & 9/20 Girl on the Train by Paula
Hawkins; 10/17 & 10/18 The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah; 11/21 & 11/15
A Good American by Alex George
Tues, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 / 3 PM
ORANGE BRANCH
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17 / 2:30 PM
All the Light We Cannot See:
A Story of Morality
In this four-part series we’ll discuss Anthony
Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Led by
Sylvia F. Abrams from Case Western Reserve
University’ Siegal Lifelong Learning Program.
Tue, Sep 6 - 27 / 1 PM
9/13 Title to be announced; 10/11 Bellman
& Black by Diane Setterfield ★
Tue, Sep 13, Oct 11 / 10 AM
9/20 Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge
Danticat; 10/18 A Pleasure & a Calling by
Phil Hogan; 11/15 The Wright Brothers by
David McCullough
9/21 Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris
Bohjalian; 10/19 The Ocean at the End
of the Lane by Neil Gaiman; 11/16 The
Dead Key by D.M. Pulley (the author will
join the discussion)
9/13 A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne
Tyler; 10/11 The Rosie Project by Graeme
Simsion; 11/8 White Truffles in Winter
by N.M. Kelby
Sat, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 / 3 PM
SOLON BRANCH
Monday Evening & Tuesday Morning
Book Discussions
Held at the Solon Senior Center, 35000
Portz Parkway.
Mon, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28 / 7:30 PM
Tue, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 29 / 10:30 AM
Thursday Morning Book Discussion
9/29 Circling the Sun by Paula McLain;
10/27 The Lake House by Kate Morton;
11/17 Be Frank With Me by Julia
Claiborne Johnson
Mon, Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 17
11 AM
9/26 The Husband’s Secret by Liane
Moriarty; 10/24 Go Set a Watchman by
Harper Lee; 11/28 Vanessa & Her Sister by
Priya Parmar
Mon, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28 / 2:30 PM
Book Lovers’ Club
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
9/19 Doc by Mary Doria Russell;
10/17 The Summer Before the War
by Helen Simonson; 11/21 11/22/63
by Stephen King
9/29 Station Eleven by Emily St. John
Mandel; 10/27 World War Z
by Max Brooks
Thu, Sep 29, Oct 27 / 7 PM
10/13 LaRose by Louise Erdrich;
11/10 Best Boy by Eli Gottlieb
Thu, Oct 13, Nov 10 / 7 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
9/7 Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in
Space by Lynn Sherr; 10/5 The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah; 11/2 Dry Bones in the
Valley by Tom Bouman
Wed, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 / 1:30 PM
African American Authors Book Club
Tue, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 29 / 7:15 PM
book discussions
9/21 All the Light We Cannot See by
Anthony Doerr; 10/19 Station Eleven
by Emily St. John Mandel; 11/16 The Last
Runaway by Tracy Chevalier
Dungeons & Deathstars:
A Fantasy/Sci-Fi Discussion
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A book club for adults who love children’s
and teen books. 9/6 Scar: A Revolutionary
War Tale by J. Albert Mann; 10/4 The
Cottage in the Woods by Katherine Coville;
11/1 Graphic novel classics
Free Men by Katy Simpson Smith
Tue, Sep 20 / 7 PM
from pg
9/14 All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr; 11/9 The Readers
of Broken Wheel Recommend by
Katarina Bivald
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Breakfast Bunch Book Club
ABC Parent-Child Book Club
Grades 4 - 7
We’ll read and talk about some of the
newest, most exciting books while enjoying
a healthy snack and lemonade. ★
Sat, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 12 / 10:45 AM
Thu, Nov 3, 7 PM
Friday Book Club
Homeschoolers in grades K - 5 with family
Fri, Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18 / 10 AM
Family Book Discussion
Graphic Novel Discussion Club
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
BOOKABLE
DISCUSSION SETS
Cookies & Books
Middle School Book Discussion
FOR TEENS,
CHILDREN &
FAMILIES
Grades 3 & 4
9/15 Baby Mammoth Mummy: Frozen in
Time! A Prehistoric Animal’s Journey Into
the 21st Century by Christopher Sloan;
10/20 Brambleheart: A Story About
Finding Treasure & the Unexpected Magic
of Friendship by Henry Cole;
11/17 Rump: The True Story of
Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff ★
10/1 The Stinky Cheese Man & Other
Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka;
11/5 Pax by Sara Pennypacker
Sat, Oct 1, Nov 5 / 10:30 AM
Grades 5 - 8
Thu, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 / 3:30 PM
Grades 4 - 6
Wed, Nov 30 / 4 PM
Do you belong to a book club? Ask your
librarian about our super convenient
Bookable Discussion Sets. Each set comes
with multiple copies of the book and can
be borrowed for up to 42 days. Visit or
call your local branch to learn more.
Cookies & Books
Grades 3 - 5
9/22 Share your favorite summer read.
11/3 Discuss a good book. ★
Thu, Sep 22, Nov 3 / 4 PM
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business + career programs
To register, visit cuyahogalibrary.org or call the host branch.
ENCORE
WORKSHOPS
Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/encore.
Searching for a new job or career?
Cuyahoga Works – Job & Career Services
can help. Our comprehensive service meets
the needs of adults in a career transition or
a job search.
We have Career Counselors on staff who
are either licensed or certified to help job
seekers achieve their goals.
Our services include individual
appointments, workshops and a Job
Seekers Series dedicated to the education
and training of current job search skills
and techniques. For more information or
to arrange a career consultation meeting,
please call 216.475.2225.
Visit us online at cuyahogaworks.org.
CAREER
COUNSELING
Sign up for one-on-one career counseling
sessions with a certified/licensed career
counselor. Call 216.475.2225 to schedule
an appointment.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Tue, Sep 6 - Nov 29 / 2 - 5 PM
Wed, Sep 7 - Nov 30 / 1 - 5 PM
ENCORE Entrepreneurs
This six-week series can help you realize
your dreams of starting and growing a
successful business or owning a franchise.
Led by experienced business professionals.
JOB & CAREER
SERVICES
WORKSHOPS
Meaningful Life & Work
After Retirement
Thu, Sep 8 - Oct 13 / 7 PM
Now that you’re retired, do what you’ve
always wanted. Learn how to put your
business acumen to work by becoming
a mentor at SCORE, take advantage of
college programs for ages 60+ and more.
MAYFIELD BRANCH
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Sat, Sep 17, 24, Oct 22, 29, Nov 12, 19
10 AM
Wed, Sep 14 / 6:30 PM
SOLON BRANCH
Thu, Oct 6 / 2 PM
ENCORE Innovators:
Introduction to the Design Process
Learn the process for designing and
developing a product, and then apply what
you’ve learned and use the equipment
in our Innovation Centers to meet the
instructor’s challenge. Classes will cover
researching, developing a concept,
prototyping, iterating and presenting
product ideas.
Wed, Sep 21 - Oct 26 / 7 PM
JOB SEEKERS
SERIES
Steps to Effective Interviewing
Find out what you should and should
not do before, during and after a job
interview. We’ll also discusses verbal and
nonverbal cues.
Learn how to search for a job, research
companies using the Library’s free
databases and use common job search
websites. Gain a better understanding of
the importance of networking and how to
become your own recruiter.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Wed, Oct 5 / 2 PM
LinkedIn for Beginners
Create an account, build a profile, set up
privacy settings and develop a professional
network. Prerequisites: Competency in
computer and Internet essentials.
Thu, Oct 13 / 6:30 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
LinkedIn Advanced
Tue, Nov 1 / 2 PM
Create a strong LinkedIn profile, manage
your settings, use your connections to
network, join groups and more.
Behavior-Based Interviewing
Learn how to answer competency-based
or behavior-based interview questions that
are popular with hiring managers today.
Hone your skills through mock interviews.
Fri, Oct 7 / 2 PM
Wed, Nov 30 / 6:30 PM
Thu, Oct 20 / 6:30 PM
Job Applications Made Easy
Learn how to develop a job application
profile and copy, paste and upload a
résumé. We’ll also cover job application
requirements, potential red flags and job
assessments. Prerequisites: Competency in
computer and Internet essentials.
Sat, Sep 24 / 10 AM
The Over-40 Job Seeker
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
This informative and motivational workshop
is designed for over-40 job seekers who
want to increase their marketability and
success in today’s job market.
Mon, Oct 24 / 6 PM
Salary & Other
Workplace Negotiations
Learn the steps of effective salary
negotiation, beginning before the
first interview.
Thu, Nov 3 / 6:30 PM
Developing a Career Action Plan
Identify your interests and transferrable
skills, set goals and plan the next step in
your career journey.
Wed, Nov 9 / 6:30 PM
Key Steps to Returning to Work
After an Extended Break
Knowing where to start, what to say and
how to re-enter the workplace can seem
intimidating. Gain helpful strategies to
transition back into the world of work.
Mon, Nov 21 / 6 PM
Mon, Nov 7 / 6:30 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Get practical advice and access to
detailed instructional materials, mock
interviews and networking opportunities
with local community leaders and
company representatives. You’ll receive
a certificate of completion when you
preregister and attend all five weeks.
Thu, Sep 29 / 7 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Explore the values, distinguishing
characteristics and assets of different
generations, and learn how understanding
generational differences can help you better
communicate with colleagues, managers
and co-workers.
Tue thru Nov 29 / 10 AM
Steps to an Effective Job Search
Thu, Nov 17 / 6:30 PM
The Age Factor: Bridging the
Generation Gap at Work
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Mon, Oct 3 / 6:30 PM
This year, we opened three Innovation Centers at our Garfield Heights, Mayfield
and Parma-Snow branches with support from Cuyahoga County Executive
Armond Budish and the Cleveland Foundation. These centers provide budding
entrepreneurs with the support and tools they need to turn promising ideas into
successful businesses. Services include free access to 3-D printing, laser engraving,
vinyl cutting, a professional-grade embroidery machine and Mac and PC
computer stations equipped with Adobe Creative Suite design software. The
Innovation Centers are free and open to everyone, but before you can use them you
must complete an orientation session that will acquaint you with our procedures,
equipment and software.
The Innovation Centers are helping users like Tiffanie B. (pictured to the left) increase
their productivity and grow their small businesses. Tiffanie is the owner of the family
embroidery business Aylijyah’s Gems on Scottsmarketplace.com.
“It might take me 26 minutes to finish an item at home,” she said. “At the Innovation
Center I can make four of that same item in the same amount of time. It’s a big help.”
Please visit cuyahogalibrary.org/innovation to see orientation session times/dates
and other details.
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storytimes
Our branches offer weekly storytimes that include books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Storytimes meet nine months out of
the year, with breaks in May, August and December. Find a storytime near you at cuyahogalibrary.org/storytimes.
Baby & Me Storytimes
Ages birth - 18 months
Thu / 10 AM
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Wed / 10 AM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Tue / 4 PM
Thu / 10 AM
BEREA BRANCH
Tues / 10 AM
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
Thu / 9:30 AM
Mon / 6:45 PM
Thu / 10 AM
Thu / 11:30 AM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Tue / 10 AM
Wed / 10 AM
Wed / 10 AM
PARMA BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
Mon / 11 AM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
SOLON BRANCH
Mon / 9:30 AM
Thu / 10 AM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
Wed / 10 AM
Wed / 10 AM
SOLON BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
Tue / 10 AM
Wed / 11 AM
Thu / 10 AM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Mon / 7 PM
Tue / 10 AM
ORANGE BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
Tue / 10 AM
Tue / 10 AM
Wed / 11:30 AM
Thu / 10 AM
Toddler & Preschool Storytimes
Toddler Storytimes
Ages 19 - 35 months
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
Tue / 10 AM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Mon / 4 PM
Wed / 10 AM
BEREA BRANCH
Wed / 10 AM
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Wed / 10 AM
Wed / 11 AM
Ages 19 months - 5 years old, but not yet in
kindergarten
BEREA BRANCH
Mon / 7 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Wed / 7 PM
Thu / 10 AM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Tue / 10 AM
Tue / 11 AM
Wed / 10 AM
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Tue / 10 AM
Fri / 10 AM
Fri / 11 AM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Wed / 11 AM
Tue / 10 AM
Mon / 1:30 PM
Tue / 11 AM
Tue / 11 AM
Wed / 2 PM
Ages 3 - 5 years old, but not yet in kindergarten
Tue / 12:30 PM
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
PARMA BRANCH
Thu / 10 AM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
BEREA BRANCH
Tue / 10:30 AM
Preschool Storytimes
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
ORANGE BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
Mon / 10 AM
Tue / 7 PM
Mon / 10 AM
Wed / 10 AM
Tue / 2:30 PM
Wed / 1:30 PM
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Thu / 11 AM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Thu / 10:30 AM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Tue / 11 AM
Mon / 10:30 AM
Tue / 10:30 AM
Thu / 10:30 AM
Ages birth - 35 months
Wed / 10 AM
Tue / 10:30 AM
Wed / 10 AM
Thu / 11 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytimes
PARMA BRANCH
Mon / 10 AM
Mon / 6:30 PM
Wed / 10 AM
Wed / 10 AM
Thu / 7 PM
They may not look like it, but storytimes are actually carefully planned lessons
designed to educate as much as entertain – and they are way more dynamic
than you may remember. Many include music and dancing, singing and
rhyming, counting and identifying shapes and colors. They also teach important
skills for the classroom, like taking turns, sitting still in a group setting and
listening to a book that someone else has chosen. Most importantly, storytimes
demonstrate to children that reading is an enjoyable, worthwhile activity.
Thu / 10 AM
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Thu / 10 AM
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Wed / 11 AM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Wed / 11 AM
Thu / 10 AM
Tue / 7 PM
Wed / 11 AM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Wed / 6:30 PM
Thu / 10 AM
All ages
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Tue / 6:45 PM
Fri / 10 AM
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Mon / 7 PM
Wed / 7 PM
Tue / 6:45 PM
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Wed / 10 AM
Thu / 10 AM
Sat, Sep 10, Oct 15, Nov 12 / 10:30 AM
Sat, Nov 12 / 10 AM
PARMA BRANCH
Sat, Sep 17, Oct 1, Nov 12 / 11:30 AM
SOLON BRANCH
Sat, Sep 17, Oct 29, Nov 26 / 10:30 AM
Tue / 7 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Mon / 7 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Tue / 6:30 PM
Thu / 6:30 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Mon / 1:30 PM
Wed / 10 AM
Wed / 6:30 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
SOLON BRANCH
These storytimes for children with special
needs and their families incorporate a
schedule board, double visuals and sensory
opportunities for participants, followed by
time for socialization.
Wed / 7 PM
Thu / 10 AM
Mon / 7 PM
Wed / 7 PM
Wed / 1:30 PM
Sensory Storytimes
Tue / 10 AM
Tue / 11:30 AM
Tue / 1:30 PM
Tue / 10 AM
Family Storytimes
Mon / 6:30 PM
Tue / 10:30 AM
Mon / 10 AM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Mon / 11:30 AM
Tue / 11:30 AM
Thu / 11:30 AM
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writing programs
Making Up True Stories
Writer-in-Residence
Cuyahoga County Public Library’s William N. Skirball Writers’
Center at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch welcomes Dave Lucas
as its inaugural writer-in-residence. Born and raised in Cleveland,
Lucas studied literature and poetry at John Carroll University, the
University of Virginia and the University of Michigan. His first book
of poems, Weather, received the 2012 Ohioana Book Award for
Poetry. He has been awarded a “Discovery”/The Nation Prize, a
Creative Workforce Fellowship from the Community Partnership for
Arts and Culture and a 2016 Cleveland Arts Prize. Lucas is a SAGES Fellow at Case
Western Reserve University and a co-founder of the Brews+Prose reading series at
Market Garden Brewery. He also teaches at the James Madison University Creative
Writing Conference, the John Carroll University Young Writers Workshop and the
Cleveland Clinic Program in Medical Humanities. We look forward to working with
Lucas to deepen our relationship with the local writing community and expand
our offerings of writing workshops throughout the county. To learn more about the
William N. Skirball Writers’ Center, visit cuyahogalibrary.org/writerscenter.
Never Too Late: Creativity in Midlife
Adults
Julia Cameron’s book, It’s Never Too Late
to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and
Meaning at Midlife and Beyond, will guide
us through this 12-week workshop. Each
participant will receive a free copy of the
book. Instructor Carole Calladine is the
author of Second Story Woman and writes
full-time in retirement.
Thu, Sep 1 - Nov 17 / 1:30 PM
Wordsmiths
Adults
Share your work and connect with other
writers. Experienced and inexperienced
writers welcome. Refreshments provided.
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Self-Publishing Roundtable
Adults
A panel of local authors will share their selfpublishing experiences. Q&A will follow the
panel discussion.
Thu, Sep 1 / 7 PM
Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop
Adults
Fiction writers with a year or more of
previous workshop experience are invited
to hone their skills through in-class critiques
and the study of professional writing
examples. Instructor Sarah Willis has
published four novels, including Some
Things That Stay, which won a Cleveland
Arts Prize and was made into a movie.
Tue, Sep 6, Oct 11, Nov 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Intermediate Fiction Writing Workshop
Adults
Fiction writers who have completed at least
one workshop are invited to bring drafts of
their short stories or novel chapters. Led by
instructor Sarah Willis.
Adults
In this eight-week writing workshop
we’ll explore techniques for effective
storytelling. Each participant will complete
three first drafts and at least one book
chapter or essay. Teaching artist Neal
Chandler is retired from the Creative
Writing Program and Northeast Ohio MFA
at Cleveland State University, where he
taught creative nonfiction.
Sun, Sep 11 - Oct 30 / 2 - 4:30 PM
Writing Romance and Women’s
Fiction 101
Adults
In this series of five classes we’ll explore
topics such as character motivation, conflict,
characterization, description, publishing
your work and promoting your writing.
Instructor Nancy Loyan Schuemann is a
published author of fiction and nonfiction.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Wed, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Adults
Engage in friendly discussion with amateur
and seasoned poets, and receive instant
feedback on your writing. Please bring
20 copies of your poem. Teaching artist
Jeremy Jusek received his MFA in Creative
Writing from the University of Arcadia. He
is a published poet and a recipient of the
Emerson Prize.
PARMA BRANCH
Thu, Sep 22, Oct 27 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Write It Out!
33rd Annual Western Reserve
Writers Conference
Mon, Sep 12 - Oct 10 / 7 PM
Grades 6 - 12
Join other teens interested in creative
writing, and improve your skill through
quirky and challenging writing exercises. ★
Thu, Sep 15, Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17 / 4 PM
Poetry Writing Workshop
Adults
Join this diverse group of serious, friendly
poets led by Robert E. McDonough, a
founder of The LIT. McDonough is the author
of No Other World and Greatest Hits. His
poems have been published in numerous
anthologies and little magazines.
Thu, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Creative Writing Club
Adults
Learn how to give and receive constructive
feedback in a group setting in this workshop
led by instructor Sarah Willis.
Grades 5 - 12
This club for teen writers will stretch your
imagination through creative writing
exercises, prompts and other techniques.
Bring samples of your writing.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Thu, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Adults
Learn how to give and receive constructive
feedback in a group setting. Instructor Eric
Anderson has published a novella, Isn’t That
Just Like You?, and The Parable of the Room
Spinning, a poetry collection. His writing
has been published in The Sun, Artful
Dodge and North American Review.
Wed, Sep 7, Oct 12, Nov 9 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Introductory Fiction Writing Workshop
Introductory Fiction Writing Workshop
Adults
This free one-day writing conference
features a choice of breakout sessions and
a keynote by John Ettorre on his friendship
with William Zinsser, author of On Writing
Well. Refreshments provided.
Sat, Sep 24 / 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Write Now! Teen Writing Group
Grades 6 - 12
Tap into your creativity through writing
exercises, prompts and activities. Bring
samples of your writing.
National Indie Author Day
Adults
Celebrate Indie Author Day by learning
about self-publishing from a panel of local
authors and exploring SELF-e, our free
eBook self-publishing platform. Books will
be available for purchase.
Sat, Oct 8 / 12 NOON - 3:30 PM
Creative Writing Workshop
Adults
Join creative writer, poet and Bedford
language arts teacher Jamie Cole to learn
innovative writing techniques that encourage
creativity and stimulate imagination.
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Sat, Oct 8, Nov 5 / 1 - 3 PM
National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo is a national nonprofit
organization that encourages you to write
a 50,000-word novel in November. Learn
more at NaNoWriMo.org and drop in at
free writing events presented by Cuyahoga
County Public Library in collaboration with
NaNoWriMo.
Kickoff / Adults
Learn how to write a novel in a month
from a panel of “wrimos.”
Sat, Oct 29, 2 - 4 PM
Write-In / Grades 5 - 8
Celebrate the start of NaNoWriMo,
National Novel Writing Month, with
activities to get your creativity flowing.
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Creative Writing for Kids
Tue, Nov 1 / 3 PM
Grades 3 - 5
In this program for young writers we’ll
provide writing ideas and exercises to get
the creative juices flowing. You can share
your work with the group if you'd like.
Write-Ins / Adults
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Sat, Nov 5, 12 / 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Write with others who have accepted the
challenge. Refreshments provided.
Wed, Oct 12, Nov 9 / 4 PM
43rd Anniversary Poetry Reading
Adults
Join us as we celebrate one of the oldest
public writing workshops in the nation.
Enjoy poetry readings by past workshop
participants. Stay afterward for light
refreshments and conversation.
Sun, Nov 6 / 2 PM
Indie Author Conference & Showcase
Adults
Two in one! A conference for writers. A
showcase for local self-published authors.
Both are free and open to the public.
Learn about self-publishing from local and
national authors. Attend one, two or all
three sessions.
11 - 11:45 AM / Dana Kaye,
“Your Book, Your Brand”
12 - 12:45 PM / Victoria Strauss,
“Before You Sign on the Dotted Line”
1 - 1:45 PM / AE Jones,
“Self-Publishing Doesn’t Mean You
Have to Do Everything Yourself”
Pen 2 Page Creative Writing Club
2 - 4 PM / Author Showcase
Meet more than 50 local independent
authors. Books will be available for
purchase and signing.
Grades 6 - 12
Expand your writing toolbox and learn how
to build better stories through fun, quirky
writing exercises.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Sat, Nov 12 / 11 AM - 4 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Sat, Oct 1, 15, 29, Nov 12, 26 / 3:30 PM
Tue, Sep 20, Oct 19, Nov 15 / 3:30 PM
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Play, Learn & Grow Workshops
GAMING TOURNAMENTS
The top two contenders from each site will advance to the finals in the ParmaSnow Branch Auditorium on Saturday, November 19.
Ages 1 - 3 with caregivers; siblings from
birth - 5 years welcome
Children will play with developmentally
appropriate toys in a playgroup
atmosphere while parents meet and learn
from community health experts.
SmashCon16: The Tournament
Grades 6 - 12
Test your skills against other gamers
in this county-wide Super Smash Bros.
Brawl tournament.
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Thu, Sep 8 / 6 PM
SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST
BRANCH
Wed, Sep 14 / 3:30 PM
Sat, Sep 17 / 11 AM
BEREA BRANCH
Sat, Sep 17 / 2 PM
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Sat, Sep 17 / 2 PM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 PM
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Wed, Oct 5 / 6 PM
Sat, Oct 8 / 2 PM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Tue, Oct 11 / 6 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Sat, Oct 15 / 3 PM
Wed, Sep 7, 14, 28, Oct 5, 12 / 6:30 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Fri, Oct 7 - 28 / 11 AM or 2 PM
Sat, Oct 22 / 2 PM
KidKart16: The Big Race
Grades 3 - 5
Burn rubber on the Mario Kart
racetrack in our annual gaming
tournament.
SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST
BRANCH
Fri, Sep 9 / 3 PM
BEREA BRANCH
Practice ACT/SAT
Grades 6 - 12
Take a practice ACT or SAT given by
representatives of Sylvan Learning Center.
Please bring a No. 2 pencil and graphing/
scientific calculator.
Mon, Sep 12 / 6 - 8 PM
Sat, Sep 17 / 10 AM - 12 NOON
Fri, Sep 9 / 10 AM
Fri, Sep 16 / 10:30 AM
BEREA BRANCH
Friday, Sep 30 / 10 AM
Fri, Sep 30 / 10 AM
Tue, Sep 13 / 7 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Wed, Sep 28 / 7 PM
Tue, Oct 4 / 6:30 PM
ORANGE BRANCH
Tue, Oct 4 / 7 PM
Thu, Oct 6 / 7 PM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Sat, Oct 22 / 2 PM
Sat, Nov 12 / 12 NOON
Sound Board Art
Ages 11 - 14
Use your body to create two-dimensional
and three-dimensional images in this
program led by the Center for Arts-Inspired
Learning. Work with a partner to create
an image, scan it using Structure Sensor
equipment and print it on a 3-D printer.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Thu, Sep 15 / 6 PM
Sat, Oct 8 / 2 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Wed, Nov 9 / 6 PM
Drawing Machines
Ages 11 - 14
Construct a simple circuit with parts
salvaged from battery-operated toys and
apply it to a machine made of drawing
implements that you design. Led by the
Center for Arts-Inspired Learning.
Math Edge
Grades 1 - 5
Become a math whiz and master problem
solver through a variety of fun and
challenging activities presented by Sylvan
Learning Center.
Wed, Sep 21 / 7 PM
Thu, Sep 29 / 6:30 PM
SOLON BRANCH
Sat, Oct 8 / 10 AM
ORANGE BRANCH
Sat, Oct 15 / 2 PM
BEREA BRANCH
Wed, Nov 9 / 7 PM
Reader Boost Camp
Parents with children in grades 1 - 3
Parents with children who are struggling
with their reading skills are invited to join
us for a two-part program. Parents meet
with a learning specialist to learn tips for
working with their child at home, while
children enjoy fun, reading-based activities.
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Wed, Sep 14 / 6 PM
Wed, Oct 19 / 6:45 PM
Wed, Sep 21 / 6:30 PM
Sat, Oct 29 / 3 PM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Tue, Oct 25 / 6:30 PM
Sat, Nov 5 / 2 PM
PARMA BRANCH
SOLON BRANCH
Thu, Oct 27 / 4 PM
Mon, Nov 7 / 6 PM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Tue, Nov 8 / 6:30 PM
Sat, Nov 19 / 2:30 PM
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Sat, Nov 26 / 3 PM
Grades 3 - 6
Join us for fun hands-on activities that let
you get close to the action! Be prepared
to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers
from the American Chemical Society. We
invite families to stay and participate.
ORANGE BRANCH
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Fri, Oct 28 / 10 AM
Family
NASA scientists will share what it’s like to
live on the International Space Station.
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
ORANGE BRANCH
Sat, Sep 17 / 2 PM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Sat, Oct 1 / 10 AM
Sat, Oct 1 / 10 AM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Sat, Oct 15 / 10 AM
Sat, Oct 15 / 2 PM
Sat, Sep 24 / 10 AM - 2 PM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Sat, Sep 24 / 2 - 4 PM
Wed, Sep 28 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Sat, Oct 8 / 2 - 4 PM
Sat, Oct 15 / 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Sat, Oct 15 / 10 AM - 12 NOON
Follow-Up Session
Tue, Oct 18 / 7 PM
Wed, Oct 19 / 6 - 8 PM
SOLON BRANCH
3-D Body Imagery
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Sat, Oct 15 / 2 PM
Ages birth - 3 years & caregivers
Children will play with developmentally
appropriate toys in a playgroup
atmosphere while parents meet and learn
from community health experts.
Grades 6 - 12
Learn effective time management,
organization and study habits that will
benefit you in school and beyond.
Ages 11 - 14
In this program led by the Center for
Arts-Inspired Learning, we’ll explore
the intersection of art and technology by
creating interactive two-dimensional
works of art using found objects and
paint. Then we’ll bring our art to life
electronically, adding sounds through a
circuit/sensor board.
Sat, Sep 17 / 10:30 AM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Play, Learn & Grow
Study Skills
Sat, Oct 29 / 9 AM - 1 PM
Fri, Sep 30 / 10:30 AM
Fri, Oct 7 / 10:30 AM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Fri, Oct 28 / 10 AM
Life in Space
Tue, Sep 13 / 6:30 PM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Fri, Nov 4 / 11 AM
Wed, Nov 9 / 10 AM
Sat, Sep 17 / 11 AM
Sat, Oct 15 / 3 PM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Tue, Nov 15 / 6 PM
Sat, Sep 17 / 3 PM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Tue, Sep 20 / 4 PM
BEREA BRANCH
Wed, Sep 28 / 6:30 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Mon, Oct 10 / 10 AM
Tue, Nov 29 / 7 PM
Sat, Oct 1 - 22 / 11 AM
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Tue, Oct 4 - 25 / 6:30 PM
Tue, Oct 11 - Nov 1 / 6:30 PM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Mon, Nov 7 - 28 / 6:30 PM
National Chemistry Week: Solving
Mysteries Through Chemistry
Sat, Oct 15 / 11 AM
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Wed, Nov 16 / 3 PM
Sat, Oct 15 / 2:30 PM
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Tue, Nov 29 / 6:30 PM
Sun, Oct 16 / 2 PM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Mon, Oct 17 / 6:30 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Mon, Oct 17 / 7 PM
Tue, Oct 25 / 6:30 PM
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National Chemistry Week:
(continued from pg 19)
Tue, Oct 18 / 4 PM
Tue, Oct 18 / 7 PM
Tue, Oct 18 / 7 PM
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f e at u r e d y o u t h p r o g r a m s
ENGAGE WITH ME
Grades K - 8
Join us to learn about the many
resources available to help students
succeed in life. Pizza will be served.
“What’s DRAMA Got to Do With It?”
Conflict Resolution/Bullying Prevention
Strategies
Homework Centers
Students in grades K - 8
Visit one of our Homework Centers for free
after-school help with language arts, math,
reading, science and social studies. Each
Homework Center will host an open house
on September 20:
BROOK PARK BRANCH
6 - 8 PM
PARMA BRANCH
BROOKLYN BRANCH
PARMA BRANCH
BROOKLYN BRANCH
ORANGE BRANCH
BROOK PARK BRANCH
PARMA BRANCH
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Wed, Oct 19 / 6:30 PM
Wed, Oct 19 / 6:30 PM
Wed, Oct 19 / 6:30 PM
Thu, Oct 20 / 7 PM
Sat, Oct 22 / 10 AM
Tue, Oct 4 / 7 PM
Wed, Oct 5 / 6:30 PM
Mon, Oct 10 / 6:45 PM
Mon, Oct 10 / 7 PM
Tue, Oct 11 / 6:30 PM
6 - 8 PM
6 - 7:30 PM
5:30 - 7:30 PM
4 - 6:30 PM
6 - 8 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Sat, Oct 22 / 10 AM
Thu, Oct 13 / 7 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
SOLON BRANCH
6 - 7 PM
Sat, Oct 22 / 10 AM
Tue, Oct 18 / 6:30 PM
6:30 - 8:30 PM
BEREA BRANCH
3:30 - 6:30 PM
Sat, Oct 22 / 11 AM
Sat, Oct 22 / 11 AM
Sat, Oct 22 / 11 AM
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Sat, Oct 22 / 2 PM
Sat, Oct 22 / 2 PM
Sat, Oct 22 / 2 PM
Sat, Oct 22 / 2 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Sat, Oct 22 / 2 PM
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Sat, Oct 22 / 3 PM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Sat, Oct 22 / 3 PM
Sat, Oct 29 / 10 AM
Tue, Oct 25 / 6:30 PM
Wed, Oct 26 / 6:30 PM
Wed, Oct 26 / 6:30 PM
“Can You Hear Me Now?” Effective
Ways to Communicate
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Tue, Nov 1 / 6:30 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Thu, Nov 3 / 7 PM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
Mon, Nov 14 / 6:45 PM
Tue, Nov 15 / 6:30 PM
Tue, Nov 15 / 6:30 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Thu, Nov 17 / 7 PM
f e at u r e d a d u lt p r o g r a m s
Raisin’ Canes
This fun little vaudeville show entertains with
soft-shoe, tap and novelty dance routines;
great old songs and sing-alongs; cane
twirling; celebrity imitations; jokes; and lots
of audience participation.
Thu, Sep 1 / 7 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Wed, Sep 7 / 7 PM
Thu, Sep 8 / 12:30 PM
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Thu, Oct 6 / 7 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Sat, Oct 15 / 2 PM
Tue, Nov 8 / 7 PM
Mon, Nov 14 / 7 PM
BEREA BRANCH
Tue, Nov 22 / 7 PM
6 - 8 PM
Homework Centers are in session Monday
through Thursday from 4 - 5:15 PM and
5:15 - 6:30 PM during the school year.
After-School Homework Help
Grades K - 8
New this school year, we will provide
students with free access to afterschool Homework Mentors in all of our
branches. Our Homework Mentors will
assist students in kindergarten through
eighth grade with their homework
assignments. This service will be
available to students free of charge,
every Monday through Thursday for
two hours after school.
View the schedule and learn more at
cuyahogalibrary.org/homework.
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Sat, Sep 10 / 2 PM
Jazz/Music Icons Series
Explore your ideal retirement in this positive
and empowering three-week workshop.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Sun, Nov 13 / 2 PM
WEEK ONE: Empower Yourself
WEEK TWO: Time Management
WEEK THREE: Relationships and
Social Connections
BEREA BRANCH
Thu, Nov 3 / 7 PM
Wed, Nov 9 / 7 PM
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Wed, Nov 16 / 7 PM
HERBIE HANCOCK
Thu, Sep 29 / 7 PM
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 PM
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Sat, Oct 8 / 2 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Tue, Nov 1 / 2 PM
STEVIE WONDER
Thu, Sep 8 / 7 PM
Wed, Sep 21 / 7 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Wed, Oct 12, 19, 26 / 2 PM
Perils of the Presidency
Thu, Oct 6 / 7 PM
SOLON BRANCH
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Wed, Sep 28 / 7 PM
Mon, Sep 12, 19, 26 / 7 PM
DUKE ELLINGTON
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Learn about Ohio's surprisingly dangerous
presidencies. Presented by the Western
Reserve Historical Society.
Wed, Oct 19 / 7 PM
Thu, Sep 1 / 7 PM
Wed, Sep 7, 14, 21 / 7 PM
MILES DAVIS
Each month we’ll explore the
life of an iconic artist and enjoy a live
performance of the artist’s music.
Everything You Always Wanted to
Know About Retirement But Were
Afraid to Ask
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Thu, Oct 13 / 7 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
CHARLIE PARKER & DIZZY GILLESPIE
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Wed, Oct 26 / 7 PM
Sat, Nov 12 / 2 PM
CANNONBALL ADDERLEY
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Sun, Oct 9 / 2 PM
ART BLAKEY
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Sun, Oct 23 / 2 PM
BLUE NOTE RECORDS
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
Wed, Sep 7 / 7 PM
Thu, Sep 8 / 7 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Mon, Sep 12 / 7 PM
Thu, Sep 15 / 11 AM (held at the Jennings
Center for Older Adults)
GATES MILLS BRANCH
Mon, Oct 24 / 7 PM
Wed, Oct 26 / 7 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Tues, Nov 1 / 7 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Wed, Nov 2 / 7 PM
BEREA BRANCH
Thu, Nov 3 / 7 PM
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Thu, Sep 22 / 7 PM
Sat, Sep 24 / 2 PM
Mon, Nov 14 / 7 PM
Tue, Nov 15 / 2 PM
Tue, Nov 29 / 7 PM
Tue, Nov 29 / 6:30 PM
Wed, Nov 30 / 6:30 PM
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Online Security Series
Learn how to identify threats
and security weak points and take
home practical, actionable advice
for securing your information and
implementing best practices.
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Tue, Sep 20 / 7 PM
Tues, Oct 4 / 7 PM
WEEK ONE: Basic Computer Security
WEEK TWO: Basic Internet Security
WEEK THREE: Set Up a Secure
Wireless Network
SOLON BRANCH
Sat, Sep 10, Oct 22 / 2 PM
Sat, Nov 19 / 11 AM
ORANGE BRANCH
Mon, Sep 12, 19, 26 / 7 PM
Sat, Sep 17, 24, Oct 8 / 3 PM
Wed, Oct 5 / 2 PM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Thu, Oct 13 / 7 PM
Wed, Nov 2 / 7 PM
Thu, Nov 3 / 7 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Tue, Nov 29 / 1 PM
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Mon, Oct 3, 10, 17 / 7 PM
WEEK THREE:
King Arthur & the Round Table
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Thu, Oct 13, 20 / 7 PM
Mon, Nov 7 / 7 PM
Thu, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10 / 7 PM
Sat, Nov 5, 12 / 3 PM
Thu, Nov 17 / 7 PM
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH
Mon, Nov 14, 21, 28 / 7 PM
Arts4Life
WEEK TWO:
Tsarina Catherine the Great
Wed, Sep 28 / 7 PM
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Thu, Oct 20 / 7 PM
Tues, Nov 8 / 7 PM
Wed, Nov 9 / 7 PM
Tue, Nov 22 / 7 PM
Military Resource Fair
Join us for a Military Resource Fair
hosted by State Representative Marlene
Anielski. The event will feature a variety
of organizations eager to help those who
have served or are serving our country
— no matter what era — as well as
their spouses and families. Participating
agencies and local businesses will help
with benefits questions, employment
opportunities and more. Attendees
should plan to bring DD 214 or NGB 22
discharge papers. If discharge papers
are not available, please bring the Social
Security card of the military personnel.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Be amazed and entertained by the true
stories in royal history.
WEEK ONE
Scandals in the House of Windsor
Forgotten Math
Parents with students in grades 1 - 8
Overcome your math fears and make
homework time with your child easier.
Presented by Sylvan Learning Centers.
A representative of the Veterans Service
Commission of Cuyahoga County will
be available from 9 AM to 3 PM to
discuss and assist with VA Benefits
and Claims, Temporary Financial
Assistance and transportation (bus tickets)
for VA medical appointments. Call
216.698.2600 for more information.
Tue, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 8
Wed, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 9
Mon, Oct 3, Nov, 7
SOLON BRANCH
BEREA BRANCH
BROOKLYN BRANCH
MAYFIELD BRANCH
ORANGE BRANCH
BROOKLYN BRANCH
Wed, Sep 14 / 2 PM
Thu, Oct 6 / 7 PM
Tue, Oct 11 / 2 PM
Wed, Oct 26 / 7 PM
Wed, Oct 12 / 6:30 PM
Wed, Oct 12 / 7 PM
Thu, Oct 13 / 6:30 PM
Sat, Oct 15 / 2 PM
Tue, Nov 15 / 7 PM
Drawing
Wed, Sep 7 - Oct 26
11 AM - 2 PM
Photography
Thu, Sep 8 - Oct 27 / 2 - 4 PM
Watercolor Painting
Thu, Sep 8 - Oct 27 / 2 - 4 PM
Veterans Assistance
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Tue, Sep 13 / 7 PM
Fiction Writing
Mon, Sep 12 - Oct 17, Oct 31
10 AM - 12 NOON
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
Thu, Sep 15 / 6:30 PM
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Tue, Sep 6 - Nov 1
10 AM - 12 NOON
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Mon, Sep 12, Nov 14
Mon, Sep 12 / 7 PM
Fri, Sep 2 / 9 AM - 12 NOON
A Royal Trilogy Series
Our eight-week Arts4Life workshops
provide engaging fine arts education and
creative aging opportunities for older
adults. Workshops are led by experienced
teaching artists. Beginners are welcome.
SOLON BRANCH
Jewelry Making
Mon, Sep 12 - Oct 31
1 - 3:30 PM
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f e at u r e d a d u lt p r o g r a m s
Thrive at CCPL
Get happy! Each month we’ll explore a different happiness-related theme and book. Monthly
programs on the science of happiness will be led by our friends at Thrive Cleveland, a local
happiness incubator.
Courage
Dive into the heart of courage and living
brave, wholehearted lives. Our reading
selection is Daring Greatly by one of
the most powerful voices in the positive
psychology world: vulnerability researcher,
acclaimed speaker and author Brené
Brown.
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Tue, Sep 6 / 7 PM
Vulnerability Is Sexy
Happiness is arrived at when we are living
our lives in alignment with our purpose
and values. That alignment requires the
courage to own, voice and amplify our
truth. Join us for an experiential session
exploring the relationship between courage
and vulnerability. Our speaker will be
Corey Blake, founder of the Round Table
Companies and the Vulnerability is Sexy
game. His work has been featured in the
New York Times, WSJ and USA Today.
Happiness at Work
One of the most powerful drivers of
happiness at work is the ability to work
from our strengths. In this experience,
we’ll preview best-selling author and
senior Gallup researcher Tom Rath’s book
Are You Fully Charged? and learn how
everyday habits and mindsets can fuel our
happiness.
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH
Tue, Oct 4 / 7 PM
Appreciating Unique
What makes some people more creative,
more innovative, more original? Find out as
we read and explore the book Originals by
Adam Grant.
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Tue, Nov 2 / 7 PM
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH
Thu, Sep 8 / 7 PM
Painting/Watercolor/Drawing
Tue, Sep 6 - Oct 25
10 AM - 12 NOON
BEREA BRANCH
Oral History
Thu, Sep 15, 22, Oct 6 - Nov 10
2 - 4 PM
The Cleveland Orchestra Community Concert Previews
The Cleveland Orchestra’s Dr. Rose Breckenridge previews the upcoming season
with a focus on the opening concert (September 29 and 30), a performance of
Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 and Copland’s Symphony for Organ and Orchestra
with conductor Franz Welser-Möst.
BROOK PARK BRANCH
Jewelry Making
Wed, Sep 21 - Nov 9
10 AM - 12:30 PM
GATES MILLS BRANCH
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH
Music Study Groups
Memoir Writing
Wed, Sep 28 - Nov 16
1:30 - 4 PM
Tue, Sep 20 / 7 PM
Wed, Sep 21 / 7 PM
Explore the Cleveland Orchestra’s “concert of the week” through informal lectures
and listening with Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Pick up a brochure at the host branch.
To register (fee required) call the Orchestra at 216.231.7355.
BEACHWOOD BRANCH
Tue, Sep 27 - Nov 1, Nov 15
1:15 PM
ORANGE BRANCH
Thu, Sep 29 - Nov 3, Nov 17
1:15 PM
Wed, Sep 28 - Nov 2, Nov 16
1:15 PM
Thu, Oct 27 / 7 PM
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
Tue, Nov 15 / 1 PM
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BAY VILLAGE
BRANCH
Teen Zone
Grades 5 & up
After-school gaming, art, movies,
experiments and more! ★
Wed, Sep 7, 14, 28, Oct 5, 19,
26, Nov 2, 9, 30 / 3 PM
Mad Scientists
Grades K - 2
Join us for hands-on science and
building. 9/8 Catapults; 10/13
Rubber Band Powered Racers;
11/10 Roller Coasters ★
Thu, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10
7 PM
Coding Jr.
Grades K - 2
Create a scene with characters
that move, jump, dance and sing
using Scratch Jr. ★
Mon, Sep 12 / 6:30 PM
Optical Illusions
Grades 2 - 5
Make your own illusion crafts
and hands-on puzzles.
Sat, Sep 17 / 2 PM
Make It Together!
3-D Design
Grades 5 & up
Bring a parent or friend and
explore the fun of 3-D design.
Mon, Sep 19 & 26 / 6:30 PM
Discover Your CreaTOONity!
Grades 5 & up
Cartoonist Jeff Nicholas will help
you discover your own drawing
style to create your own cartoon
characters. ★
Wed, Sep 21 / 3 PM
BEACHWOOD
BRANCH
(continued)
Celebrate International
Magic Week
Family
The world of magic has a
colorful history. Learn all about
it in this interactive magic show
with Mr. Zap.
Sat, Oct 29 / 3 PM
Stop-Motion Animation
Grades 6 - 12
Sculpt your own story using
Stop Motion for iPad®. Bring a
flash drive.
Tue, Nov 1 / 3:30 - 5:30 PM
World Origami Days
Grades 3 - 7
Celebrate World Origami Days.
Try the Japanese art of folding
paper into decorative shapes and
figures. We’ll have new patterns
to make and take all week long.
Wed, Nov 2 / 4 PM
BEREA BRANCH
Tween Time Tuesday
Grades 4 - 6
Join us for a different
activity each month. Light
refreshments provided.
7 PM
Let’s Play Library Bingo
Grades 3 - 5
Share a story and then play a
game of library-themed bingo.
Thu, Sep 22 / 4 PM
Bay Cares Fall Fest!
Family
Learn about local nonprofits and
volunteer opportunities. There will
be crafts for kids, 3-D printing
demonstration and music. ★
Sat, Oct 1 / 11 AM - 2 PM
Kids Cartoon
Grades 3 - 5
Learn to draw cartoons
and comic strips with a
graphic designer.
Sat, Oct 8 / 11 AM
Halloween Makeup Tips
Grades 5 - 12
Learn ghoulish tricks from
Katie Lane, a consultant,
makeup artist and actor for
haunted attractions. ★
Wed, Oct 12 / 3 PM
We’re Going Batty
Grades K - 2
Hear about Stellaluna and enjoy
bat-related activities and crafts.
Thu, Nov 3 / 4 PM
Intro to 3-D Design for Kids
Grades 3 & 4
Learn 3-D design techniques and
see a 3-D printer in action. Take
home a sample. ★
Mon, Nov 7 / 7 PM
Light Painting
Grades 2 - 5
We'll use flashlights and other
lights to paint in the air, and then
take photos to capture our art. ★
Sat, Nov 12 / 2 PM
BEACHWOOD
BRANCH
Adults
Adina Soclof, director of parent
outreach for A+ Solutions, will
share ways to teach children to
manage academic challenges,
maintain self-esteem and succeed
in school.
Mon, Sep 12 / 7 PM
League of Minecrafters
Creative Teens
Grades 6 - 12
This new club includes
building projects and
Minecraft Papercrafts.
3:30 PM
Thingamajig Thursdays
Grades 2 - 6
From building challenges to
awesome science experiments
and imaginative crafts, we
always have fun!
Thu, Sep 1, 29, Oct 13, 27,
Nov 10 / 4 PM
Friday Family Fun
Ages 2 - 6
9/9 Mini Math – Patterns &
Sorting: Build fundamental math
skills while playing with toys and
making crafts. 10/14 Apple
Science: Make crafts featuring
everyone’s favorite fall fruit!
11/11 Farewell to Fall: Explore
the changing season through
stories, songs and crafts.
Fri, Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 11
10:30 AM
iPad® 101
Adults
Learn how to download eBooks
and streaming audio/video from
our Digital Collection.
Tue, Nov 8 / 10 AM
Build & Do
Grades K - 2
Solve challenges using LEGO®
bricks and other materials.
Sat, Sep 10, Oct 1, Nov 5
10 AM
Movement & Music
Ages 1 - 5 with caregivers
Enjoy a high-energy session
of music and movement using
shakers, beanbags, scarves
and more.
3:30 PM
6:30 PM
TAG Team
Grades 6 - 12
Each month will feature a
different activity and snack.
7 PM
Young Explorers
9/22 & 9/23 Air: Explore how
air moves objects, flies planes
and spins paper in spirals.
10/20 & 10/21 Numbers
Games: Explore numbers through
games, small group activities and
a craft! 11/17 & 11/18 Art &
Color: Learn how colors combine
and contrast in art, and explore
different tools, materials and
techniques at art activity stations.
Grades K - 5
Thu, Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 17
7 PM
Homeschoolers in grades K - 5 with
caregivers
10 AM
Teaching Children to Take
Responsibility
Robotix Beginning Blox
Ages 7 & 8 with parents
Explore the world of LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® together and
learn how to make a robot walk
and do tricks.
Sat, Sep 24 / 1 PM
Tue, Sep 27 / 7 PM
Investigate It! Evidence
Grades 6 - 9
Learn how scientists analyze
fingerprints, tire tracks and
other evidence.
Wed, Oct 19 / 7 PM
Introduction to
Genealogy Resources
Adults
Use our free electronic genealogy
resources, including Ancestry
Library Edition, The Plain Dealer
(Historical) and Heritage Quest.
Q&A will follow.
Sat, Oct 29 / 2 - 4 PM
Musical Mayhem
Grades 6 - 12
Use GarageBand to create your
own music, play along with
your favorite tunes on Wii™ and
create a musical craft.
Tue, Nov 29 / 6:30 PM
Grades 6 - 12
Explore artistic techniques and
technology resources that can
make your ideas a reality.
3:30 PM
Video Game Tournaments
Grades 6 - 12
Bring your friends to find out
who’s the best Super Smash
Bros. brawler, Kart racer or
2K baller.
3:30 PM
Hebrew Storytimes
Hear stories, songs and
fingerplays in Hebrew and
English. Presented in cooperation
with the Jewish Education Center
of Cleveland.
4 PM
Great Decisions
Adults
Join us for a series of facilitated
discussions about issues affecting
our world. 9/26 Korean
Choices; 10/10 United Nations;
10/24 Climate Geopolitics;
11/7 Cuba and the U.S.
Please check out a Great
Decisions “briefing book”
before the first program. ★
Mon, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24,
Nov 7 / 2:30 - 4:30 PM
The Story of the Cleveland
Museum of Art
Adults
Leslie Cade, interim director
of the Ingalls Library at the
Cleveland Museum of Art, will
discuss the people and art that
make our museum one of the
world’s most respected.
Wed, Oct 19 / 7 PM
3-D Design
Grades 6 - 12
Learn how to create your own
3-D design using Tinkercad.
Mon, Oct 24 / 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Kiddie Café: Halloween Fun
Hear some not-so-scary stories
and make your own Halloween
craft to eat!
Fri, Oct 28 / 10:30 AM
Celebrate & Create Art
at the Library
The Power of Meditation
BRECKSVILLE
BRANCH
Volunteens
Family
Join us for the unveiling of the
newly restored sculptures — Bell
Harp and Mother Goose. Create
your own art during this fun filled
day with a variety of free
Make and Take projects for all
ages. Refreshments provided. ★
Sun, Sep 25 / 2 - 4 PM
Take Apart Tech
Grades 6 - 12
Have fun taking apart
appliances, electronics and
other stuff to see what’s inside.
Build a model robot with
the parts. ★
Mon, Sep 12 / 7 PM
Mini-Movers
Dance and move to your favorite
storytime music with beanbags,
rhythm sticks and more!
Thu, Sep 22 / 7 PM
Fri, Oct 7 / 10 AM
A Visit
From Laura Ingalls Wilder
Children ages 6 - 12 & adults
Meet one of America’s most
beloved authors as portrayed by
Charlene Connors of Women in
History. The first 40 children who
register and attend will receive
a copy of a Little House book.
Sponsored by the Kathaleen R.
Lube Trust.
Sat, Oct 1 / 10:30 AM
Tiny Spinning Ghosts
Grades 6 - 12
Build a homopolar motor using
a AA battery and neodymium
magnets. Use your motor to
make a wire ghosts spin. ★
Mon, Oct 3 / 6 - 8 PM
25
branch events
Adults
This workshop series will
introduce you to the benefits
of meditation and teach you a
variety of meditation styles. Bring
a yoga mat, pillow and journal.
Fri, Oct 28 - Nov 18 / 1 PM
Grades 6 - 12
Help out at the library and meet
new friends. ★
Sat, Oct 8 / 2 PM
Travelin’ Tuesdays:
Fascinating Writers
Adults
Carol Lucas shares the
personal stories of Charles
Dickens, Truman Capote
and other famous writers.
Refreshments provided by the
City of Brecksville. ★
Tue, Oct 18 / 2 PM
Monster Makeup
With Katie Lane
Grades 5 - 12
Learn how to use makeup to
create bruises, flesh wounds and
scars with Bloodview’s Katie
Lane, a makeup artist for the
Legion of Terror. Dress for mess.
Thu, Oct 20 / 7 PM
Family Yoga
Yoga instructor and OneTreeLove
founder Lisa Meranti teaches
families how to learn, connect
and grow through yoga. Bring a
towel or yoga mat. ★
Sat, Nov 5 / 2:30 PM
Build a Rube Goldberg
Contraption!
Grades 6 - 12
Use everyday materials to create
a complicated contraption to
complete simple tasks.
Mon, Nov 7 / 7 PM
BRECKSVILLE
BRANCH
(continued)
App Creation 101
Adults
Learn all of the steps it takes
to create your own app and test
the finished product on one
of our iPads®.
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
Kids’ Homemade Gifts for the
Holidays
Ages 8 - 12
Susan Aldrich will demonstrate
how to make chocolate snack
mix in a jar, different flavors of
bark and other tasty gifts. ★
Sat, Nov 12 / 2 - 5:30 PM
BROOK PARK
BRANCH
Student Volunteers
Grades 4 - 12
We’re looking for volunteers
to help out at the library and
plan activities.
4:30 PM
Fall Perennial
& Plant Exchange
Adults
Let’s exchange perennials.
The more you share, the more
you’ll receive.
Sat, Sep 10 / 10:30 AM
Crochet Clique
Adults
Beginning and experienced
crocheters are invited to join
our casual group to crotchet,
socialize and create goods
for donation. Bring your own
crochet hooks.
Mon, Sep 19, Oct 3, 17,
Nov 7, 21 / 7 PM
Youth Advisory Board
Grades 6 - 12
Help us plan activities for teens.
Food provided.
4 PM
Magic: The Gathering –
Casual Play
Ages 11 - adult
Play the popular card game in
a variety of formats. Open to all
skill levels.
1 - 5 PM
Brook Park Magic Club
Ages 8 & up;
families welcome at magic show
Learn the art of magic from Bob
Durante (aka Zap, the Wonder
Chap). On September 27, Zap
will kick off our club’s sixth year
with a magic show for families.
Sponsored by the International
Brotherhood of Magicians/
Cleveland Area Ring 23.
4:30 PM
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Senior Living Options
Adults
Licensed social worker Marc
Liviskie from MetroHealth Old
Brooklyn Health Center discusses
the differences between care
at home, senior living, assisted
living and nursing home care for
you or a loved one.
Thu, Sep 29 / 10 AM
Sew Amazing
Learn the basics of machine
sewing and sew your own
standard-size pillowcase. Fabric
and sewing supplies provided.
Sat, Oct 15 / 2 - 4 PM
Become a Zombie!
Grades 4 - 12
Learn how to apply zombie
makeup, share a zombie snack
and practice the person-tozombie transformation!
Sat, Oct 29 / 2 - 4 PM
3-D Design
Adults
Explore hands-on digital
creation using Tinkercad. We’ll
print your design on our 3-D
printer. You can pick it up one
week after the program.
Thu, Nov 10 / 6 - 8 PM
Art Openings
Adults
Meet the artists and enjoy
their work. Light refreshments
provided. 9/8 Marjorie Roth
(pastels on display through late
October); 11/3 Renee Martinez
(photography on display through
late December).
Thu, Sep 8, Nov 3 / 5 - 7 PM
Coding With Scratch for
Beginners
Grades 5 - 8
Learn to code using Scratch while
creating your own storyboard
with animation and graphics.
Must attend all four sessions and
have a Scratch account.
Sat, Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1
10 AM
Tree-mendous Trees
Grades K - 5
Learn what trees do for us and
what we can do for trees. Come
for the nature; stay for a craft.
Sat, Sep 17 / 2 PM
Fall Perennial Plant Exchange
Adults
Meet other gardeners to
exchange perennials and share
gardening tips.
Sat, Sep 24 / 9:30 AM - 1 PM
Happy Houseplants
Adults
A representative from Cleveland
Botanical Garden will share
ideas for indoor containers plus
the latest and greatest plants that
you can grow inside or out.
Sat, Sep 24 / 2 PM
High School Test Timeline
High schoolers & their parents
A representative from
The Princeton Review will share
a step-by-step timeline for
college test prep.
Mon, Sep 26 / 6 - 8 PM
Girls STEAM Club
Girls in grades 2 - 5
Explore robotics, stop-motion
animation, art, coding, fashion
and design.
4 PM
Boo @ the Library
Ages 3 & up with caregivers
Join us for an after-hours event
with treats, crafts, prizes and a
mad scientist show. Plus, meet
Donna Scott-Nusrala, author of
Building a Monster. Costumes
encouraged.
Fri, Oct 28 / 5 PM
Teen Advisory Board
Grades 6 - 12
Join us to plan teen programs,
help with children’s activities and
talk about books.
Mon, Nov 7 / 5:30 PM
Ages birth - 3 years with caregivers
Learn to use games, activities
and visual aids to enhance
communication between you and
your child.
Mon, Sep 12 - Oct 17
11:30 AM
Student Friends
Grades 4 - 6
We’re looking for volunteers
to help at the library and
plan activities. Wed, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16
3:30 PM
Club Otaku:
Animé & Manga Club
Grades 5 - 12
Hang out with other fans to
discuss your favorites and share
your sketches.
Fri, Sep 23 / 3:30 PM
Robotix
Boy Scout Merit Badge Day
Grades 5 - 12
Learn and program LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® robots to earn
the Robotics Merit Badge. Bring
a blue card for a merit badge
counselor to sign.
Sat, Oct 8 / 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Minecrafter’s Guild
BROOKLYN
BRANCH
Grades 3 - 10
If you dig Minecraft, come check
out our quarterly club.
Fri, Oct 21 / 3:45 PM
Library Olympics!
Create a Mosaic
Grades 4 - 6
Solve Mr. Lemoncello’s 12
challenges from the book Mr.
Lemoncello’s Library Olympics
by Chris Grabenstein. Prizes and
refreshments! ★
Sat, Sep 10 / 2 PM
CHAGRIN
FALLS BRANCH
(continued)
Baby Sign Language
Terrific Turkeys!
Puppet Show
Ages 3 & up with caregivers
Join us for a turkey-themed
puppet show, tall tales, jokes
and more.
Wed, Nov 16 / 10:30 AM
FAIRVIEW PARK
BRANCH
Homework Hangout
Grades 6 - 12
Students are invited to drop in
after school and help each other
out with homework.
Thu, Sep 1; Tue, Sep 6
3:15 - 4:30 PM
Meditation:
A Path to Inner Peace
Adults
Learn simple meditation
techniques to reduce anxiety
and find inner peace. Dress in
comfortable clothes.
Tue, Sep 6 / 6:30 PM
Music & Movement
Join us for a story followed by
songs and movement activities.
Wed, Sep 7 - Nov 30 / 10 AM
Preschool STEM Club
Tween Science: Magnets
Grades 4 - 7
Join us to explore magnetic
fields, attraction and repulsion.
Wed, Nov 9 / 4 PM
Introduction to
Photoshop Elements
Adults
Presented by Rob Erick of
the Cleveland Photographic
Society. ★
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
Star Wars Day/Toys for Tots
Toy Drive
Family
Kick off our drive to help
families in need and count down
to the opening of Rogue One: A
Star Wars Story. Donations of
new, unused toys are entered in
a raffle.
Sat, Nov 12 / 2 - 4:30 PM
CHAGRIN FALLS
BRANCH
Read Around the World
Storytime
Ages 18 months & up with caregivers
Join us on a trip around the
world through music and stories.
Wed, Sep 7 - Nov 30
9:30 AM
Sign Me a Story
Ages 18 months & up with caregivers
Learn new sign language signs.
Thu, Sep 8 - Oct 20 / 10:30 AM
Grades 4 - 12
Learn about mosaics and
create your own with simple
household items.
Fri, Nov 4 / 3:45 PM
Grandparents Day Storytime
Children & family
Join us for a special storytime
honoring grandparents.
Sat, Sep 10 / 10:30 AM
Grandparents
Day Make & Take Cards
Children & family
Drop in and make a special card
for your grandparents.
Sat, Sep 10 / 11 AM - 4 PM
Teen Zone
Grades 6 - 12
Fun with apps, artsy stuff,
gaming and more! 9/12 to
be announced; 10/3 3-D pen
creations; 11/7 forensic science;
11/14 to be announced ★
Mon, Sep 12, Oct 3, Nov 7, 14
3:15 PM
Cleveland Victorian Women
Adults & teens
Learn about local women who
fought for social reform in a
gender-biased nation. ★
Tue, Sep 13 / 7 PM
Kids’ Minecraft Club Grades 2 - 5
Play the game and talk about
Minecraft books.
4 PM
Monthly age-appropriate
activities build science,
technology, engineering and
math skills.
2 PM
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Lake Erie Water
Adults
The Plain Dealer’s Jim McCarty
will moderate a forum on the
water quality of Lake Erie and
the Cuyahoga River. Part of the
Northeast Ohio Public Policy
Series from Case Western
Reserve University's Siegal
Lifelong Learning Program.
Thu, Sep 15 / 7 PM
Fairview Family Fun
Bring the family for fun activities.
Suggestions for new activities
are welcome. 9/15 Board Game
Night; 10/6 Art Night; 11/3
Technology Night
7 PM
Greenprint Training
Adults
A representative of the
Cuyahoga County Planning
Commission will show you
how to use Greenprint, a
geographic information system
that helps communities make
land-use decisions.
Tue, Sep 20 / 6:30 PM
Kid Creators
Ages 3 - 10
Each month we will feature
a new art project, craft or
building activity.
3 - 5 PM
FAIRVIEW
PARK BRANCH
(continued)
Tap an App Storytime
This storytime combines
traditional books and songs with
educational apps.
Sat, Sep 24, Nov 19
10:30 AM
Stop-Motion
Animation for Kids
Grades 3 - 5
Learn about stop-motion
animation and create movies.
Thu, Sep 29 / 6:30 PM
Clearing Clutter
With Feng Shui
Adults
Certified clutter clearing
practitioner Sandy Deem will
discuss how you can change
your life just by clearing it out.
Thu, Sep 29 / 7 PM
Minecraft Challenge!
Grades 5 - 9
Compete in a special
Minecraft challenge, or just
practice playing the Pocket
Edition on iPads®. Prizes! ★
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 - 4 PM
The Rockefellers in Cleveland
Adults & teens
Learn about John D. Rockefeller’s
personal life, business success
and legacy.
Tue, Oct 4 / 7 PM
SoccerBOT All Stars
Ages 7 - 10
Learn how to program LEGO®
WeDo™ robots to play soccer.
Sat, Oct 8 / 2 - 4 PM
GATES MILLS
BRANCH
(continued)
Robotix Blox Club
Grades 6 - 12
Build and program LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® robots.
6 - 8 PM
Art: Collage, Sculpture
Grades K - 5
Explore your creative side and
experiment with new techniques
and mediums. Create a work of
art you can take home. 9/21
Collage; 10/24 Sculpture ★
Wed, Sep 21; Mon, Oct 24
4 PM
Preschool Readiness
Help your child make the
transition into preschool.
Explore hands-on activity
stations together. Colors &
Shapes – Build observation and
pre-math skills.
Tue, Sep 27 / 7 PM
Scratch With Robots
Grades 6 - 12
Learn how to create your own
digital animation from Scratch!
We’ll also use LEGO® WeDo™
Robots for an added dimension
to our creations.
Thu, Sep 29 / 6 - 8 PM
3-D Design Workshop
Grades 6 - 12
Fri, Oct 14 / 2 PM
Robotix Blox Wimpy Robot
Challenge
Ages 8 - 11
Help your robot master
challenges inspired by Jeff
Kinney’s popular Diary of a
Wimpy Kid series.
Sat, Nov 5 / 2 - 4 PM
GARFIELD HEIGHTS
BRANCH
iPhone®/iPad® Basics
Adults
Learn how to change
settings, install apps and
browse the Internet.
Fri, Sep 2 / 11 AM
Music & Movement
Join us for a story followed by
songs and movement.
Tue, Sep 6 - Nov 29 / 10 AM
Teen Minecraft Club
Grades 6 - 12
7 PM
Painted Canvas
Adults
Put your own twist on the
instructor’s design to create
something one of a kind that you
can take home.
Wed, Sep 14 / 11 AM
BrushBots
Grades 6 - 12
Create a BrushBot that will be
ready to race and battle.
We’ll bring the supplies; you
bring the creativity. ★
Thu, Oct 6 / 6 - 8 PM
Plants for the Best Fall Color
Adults
A representative from Cleveland
Botanical Gardens will discuss
amazing shrubs, perennials and
annuals, including uncommon
and new varieties.
Sat, Oct 15 / 2 PM
Kindergarten Readiness
Help your preschooler make
the transition into their first year
of school. Explore hands-on
activity stations together.
10/18 Alphabet – Build early
reading and writing skills.
11/15 Counting – Explore
numbers together.
Tue, Oct 18, Nov 15 / 7 PM
Good Clean Fun –
Chemistry for Teens
Grades 6 - 12
Celebrate National Chemistry
Week with fun and exciting
experiments using soaps and
detergents. ★
Thu, Oct 20 / 6 PM
Teen Art Club
Grades 6 - 12
Find a new way to express
yourself! Every month we’ll
experiment with new techniques
and mediums.
7 PM
3-D Design
Adults
Explore hands-on digital creation
using 3-D modeling software.
Prerequisites: valid email address
and basic computer skills.
Sat, Sep 17, Nov 5 / 12 NOON
Teen Coding Club
Grades 6 - 12
Learn how to code or
improve your coding skills.
Each session will feature a
different project, including app
and game creation!
2 - 4 PM
Teen Tech Creators Club
Grades 6 - 12
Sharpen your tech skills.
Learn how to record a song,
shoot a video, animate a cartoon
and more.
3:30 PM
Little Astronauts
Ages 3 - 6
Learn how astronauts live
and work in space. Find out if
you have what it takes to blast
off into space.
Mon, Sep 19 / 7 PM
Animé Club
Vinyl & Laser Design Basics
Fancy Nancy Celebration
Paper Mania!
Scrap Fabric Wreath
Adults
Learn how to cut and engrave
designs using the Innovation
Center’s tools.
Sat, Oct 1 / 12 NOON
Adults
Professional organizers from
Organizing 4 U will share how
you can be better organized and
stress-free.
Thu, Oct 6 / 7 PM
Greenprint Training
Adults
land-use decisions.
Tue, Oct 11 / 6:30 PM
Android Phone/Tablet Basics
Adults
Learn how to change
settings, install apps and
browse the Internet.
Fri, Oct 14 / 11 AM
Ninja Night
Grades 2 - 5
Learn about the history of
ninjas through stories, games,
crafts and activities.
Wed, Oct 19 / 7 PM
Tween Masquerade Ball
Grades 4 - 8
Make a mask, create creepy
crawling snacks and play games.
Sat, Oct 29 / 2:30 PM
Family
Wear your finest fancy
fashions and join us for stories,
games and more.
Sat, Nov 5 / 2 PM
Adults
We’ll use wire hangers and
scrap fabric to create a wreath.
Mon, Nov 14 / 7 PM
Madden Tournament
Grades 6 - 12
Go head-to-head in our Madden
NFL tournament!
Sat, Nov 19 / 2 - 4 PM
GATES MILLS
BRANCH
It’s Art-Lectric!
Grades 6 - 12
Combine artwork with electrical
components to create amazing
pieces of art. ★
Thu, Sep 1 / 6 - 8 PM
Art Receptions
Adults
The Friends of the Gates Mills
Branch Library present free
artist receptions with light
refreshments. 9/8 Maria
Ramirez’s nature-inspired
paintings will be featured in
September and October. 11/3
Abbas Lamouri’s photographs
will be featured in November
and December.
Grades 6 - 12
7 PM
3-D for Teens
Grades 6 - 12
using Tinkercad. We’ll print
your design on our 3-D printer.
You can pick it up one week
after the program.
Thu, Nov 10 / 6 - 8 PM
INDEPENDENCE
BRANCH
School Readiness
Adults
The Prohibition Era was the
bloodiest period in Cleveland
history. Try to keep track of the
mob hits as rival gangs brutally
battle to control the city’s rackets.
Wed, Nov 16 / 7 PM
Help your child prepare for
school. Explore hands-on
activity stations together. 9/14
& 9/15 Colors & Shapes –
Build observation and pre-math
skills. 10/5 & 10/6 Counting
– Explore numbers together.
10/26 & 10/27 Alphabet –
Build early reading and
writing skills.
Wed, Sep 14, Oct 5, 26
11 AM
Thu, Sep 15, Oct 6, 27 / 10 AM
Junior Builders
Celebrate Mo Willems
Cleveland’s Prohibition Era
Mob Bosses
Grades K - 5
Bring your imagination! We’ll
supply the LEGO® bricks and
other building supplies for
hands-on fun and creativity.
Wed, Nov 23 / 3 PM
Grades K - 3
Celebrate author Mo Willems’
wonderful cast of characters.
Learn how to draw Pigeon,
create Elephant and Piggie
puppets, pin the clothes on
Wilbur and more.
Mon, Sep 19 / 4 PM
Mansfield Reformatory:
History & Hauntings
Adults
Becky McKinnell, curator and
president of the Mansfield
Reformatory Preservation Society,
will share stories about the Ohio
State Reformatory. ★
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 PM
Adult Coloring Station
De-stress with “color therapy.”
Materials provided.
Sun, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 8
during library hours
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Monopoly Tournament
Grades 5 - 12
Wed, Nov 2 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
MAPLE HEIGHTS
BRANCH
Teen Tuesday
Grades 6 - 12
Join us after school to hang
with friends, play games and
do crafts.
4 PM
Homeschool:
Picturing America
Grades 1 - 5
These programs for
homeschoolers combine art,
history and hands-on creativity.
10:30 AM
Teen STEAM Café:
What’s on the Menu?
Grades 6 - 12
Experience new foods and
preparation techniques with the
Young Chefs® Academy.
Mon, Sep 12, 19, 26 / 4 PM
Messy Mondays
Preschool & school-age children
with caregivers
Enjoy playtime, stories and
songs – and leave the mess
at the library.
Mon, Sep 12 - Nov 21 / 7 PM
MAPLE HEIGHTS
BRANCH
(continued)
Cookies & Books
Grades 1 - 5
Enjoy cookies and milk. Listen to
live readings of great books. In
September we’ll listen to one of
Roald Dahl’s classics in honor of
his 100th birthday.
Wed, Sep 14 / 4:30 PM
Tue, Nov 8 / 3 PM
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Grades 1 - 5
Sing sea shanties, listen to
pirate stories, make a pirate
craft and learn to talk like a
pirate. Don’t forget to dress like
a pirate, matey!
Mon, Sep 19 / 4:30 PM
Picture Book Adventure
Join us as we explore the book
Color Farm by Lois Ehlert.
Fri, Sep 23 / 11 AM
Test Stress: A Parent’s Real
Guide to College Test Prep
Parents of those planning for college
& their teens
This free, interactive seminar
will provide tips to help your
child deal with the anxiety of
taking tests and develop a
high school action plan to
prepare for college.
Wed, Oct 5 / 7 PM
Star Wars Jedi Training Camp
Grades K - 5
Channel the Force and avoid
the dark side to become a
Jedi Knight.
Sat, Oct 15 / 2:30 PM
Lights On Afterschool
Children, teens & families
Celebrate Lights On
Afterschool, a national project
started by the Afterschool
Alliance. Surprises and activities!
Thu, Oct 20 / 3 PM
Kids Yoga
Grades K - 5
Enjoy art and science activities.
Fri, Sep 23, Oct 7, Nov 4, 18
4:15 PM
Grades K - 5
Relax at the library after
school by learning easy yoga
poses. Dress in comfortable,
loose clothing.
Fri, Oct 21 / 4:30 PM
Homeschool: STEAM
Sticker Treat
Fascinating Fridays
Grades 1 - 5
Explore your creativity
through hands-on activities
and experiments.
10:30 AM
Grades 2 - 5
Learn about worms, conduct a
wriggly science experiment and
sing songs.
Tue, Oct 4 / 6:30 PM
Junior Robotix Club
Ages 7 - 10
Explore the world of LEGO®
WeDo™ robots.
Tue, Oct 4, Nov 1 / 7 PM
Mayfield Village Art Show
Adults
The show kicks off October 9.
Prizes will be awarded at a 1:30
PM reception. Artists may bring
in work for judging on October
7 after 4 PM. ★
Sun, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 16
Finding Money
in Your Old Books
Adults
Michael Zubal from Zubal Books
will explain what makes a book
rare and valuable. He will
evaluate up to three books per
attendee, time permitting.
Sat, Oct 22 / 2 PM
Teen 3-D Design
Grades 6 - 12
Thu, Nov 10 / 6 - 8 PM
Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday
Season
Adults
Learn how to decrease your
anxiety and increase your
productivity.
Sat, Nov 12 / 2 PM
MIDDLEBURG
HEIGHTS BRANCH
Improving Arthritis
& Joint Health
Adults
A Cleveland Clinic representative
will discuss arthritis prevention
and keeping joints healthy.
Thu, Sep 1 / 1 PM
Minecraft!
Grades 3 - 5
Use our iPads® to compete in a
Minecraft challenge.
2 PM
Music Therapy & More
Ages 1 - 6 who are struggling in an
area of development.
A board-certified music therapist
will lead families in this exciting
music-making class.
6:30 PM
Build It!
Chess Club
Grades 6 - 8
Join Mad Science of Northeast
Ohio for some innovative and
STEM-focused activities that
explore the fun of science.
Mon, Oct 31, Nov 7, 14 / 4 PM
All ages
We’ll provide chess sets for
players of all ability levels.
Visitors and casual players
are welcome.
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Watercolors Exploration
Catalog Essentials
Ages 3 - 5
Sat, Nov 5 / 2:30 PM
Contraption Action
Grades K - 5
Can you build the most
creative contraption of all using
LEGO® bricks?
Sat, Nov 12 / 2:30 PM
Calligraphy for All
Adults
Learn this ancient art just in time
for holiday greetings.
Monday, Nov 28 / 7 PM
Dig It!
Grades 3 - 5
Become archaeologists for a
day. Excavate secrets from the
past and travel to the world of
the pharaohs.
Tue, Nov 29 / 6:30 PM
MAYFIELD BRANCH
Children
Join us for spooky stories, a
creepy craft and trick-or-treating
around the library for nonedible
treats. Adults should accompany
younger children.
Sat, Oct 29 / 2:30 PM
World of Worms
MAYFIELD BRANCH
(continued)
Teen STEAM Café:
Mad Science
Grades K - 3
If you love to build with LEGO®
bricks, come create with us!
We’ll share a story and build on
a related theme.
7 PM
Digital Catalog Essentials
Adults
Learn how to get the most out
of our Digital Collection and
manage your library account
online. Find eBooks, audiobooks
and streaming movies.
Talk Like a Pirate!
Family
Shiver me timbers! Join us for an
afternoon of pirate stories and
activities. ★
Sat, Sep 24 / 2 PM
Lake View Cemetery
Adults
Katherine Kohl will give a
presentation on the landmarks
and legacies of the cemetery. ★
Mon, Sep 26 / 7 PM
Retirement Income Primer
Adults
John J. Grech, an accredited
asset management specialist, will
share financial strategies for
those who have recently retired
or are near retirement.
Tue, Oct 4 / 7 PM
Coding With Circuits
Grades 6 - 12
Learn how to program an
Arduino microcontroller, create
circuits and use a breadboard in
this introductory class. ★
Wed, Oct 12 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Introduction
to Musical Theater
Ages 7 - 11
Learn how to sing, move and
act on stage with Olmsted
Performing Arts. At the end of
the class we’ll perform a small
ensemble number for
our families!
Sat, Oct 15 / 11 AM - 1 PM
Adults
Learn how to manage your
library account and find that
perfect book, movie or music CD.
Wed, Sep 7 / 7 PM
Wed, Oct 19 / 3 PM
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
Millennial Mash-Up:
Board Game Night
Adults
Play board games and meet new
people. Refreshments provided.
Mon, Sep 12 / 6:30 PM
3-D Design
Adults
using Tinkercad. Pick up your
3-D printed design one week
after the program. Prerequisites:
email address and basic
computer skills.
7 PM
Brick Builders Club
Grades 3 & 4
We provide the LEGO® bricks;
you bring the imagination.
4 PM
Sunset Wander
Family
Join a Cleveland Metroparks
naturalist for a walk on the
Mayfield Village Greenway
Trail as night falls. We’ll look
and listen for creatures that are
active at dusk.
Tue, Sep 20 / 7 PM
Science Sleuths
Homeschoolers in grades K - 5
with caregivers
9/21 Magnets: Explore amazing
magnetic forces with common
household objects. 10/19
Mystery Lab: Conduct amazing
hands-on chemistry experiments.
11/16 Air: Learn how air moves
objects, flies planes and spins
paper in spirals.
1:30 PM
Teen Tech Creators Club
Grades 6 - 12
Learn how to record a song,
shoot a video, animate a cartoon
and more.
Wed, Sep 21, Nov 16
3:30 PM
Hobbit Day
Family
Join us for a special celebration
and discuss The Hobbit and
The Lord of the Rings! We’ll play
games, make crafts and test
our knowledge in a game of
Tolkien trivia.
Thu, Sep 22 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Roboteens
Grades 6 - 12
Design and program robots to
solve challenges.
3:30 PM
Creating & Achieving
Your Bucket List
Fantastic Beasts Party
Adults
Learn how to create and pursue
your lifetime dreams with a
representative from the Hospice
of the Western Reserve.
Mon, Oct 17 / 7 PM
Grades 5 - 12
We’re celebrating the release
of the latest movie based on a
J.K. Rowling book. Join us for
fantastic activities, beastly games
and magical refreshments! ★
Wed, Nov 16, 7 PM
Sleep Apnea/Sleep Disorders
iPad® 101
Crafternoon
NORTH OLMSTED
BRANCH
Family
A sleep specialist from
MetroHealth Middleburg
Heights November Family Health
Center will discuss health issues
caused by sleep apnea and other
sleep disorders.
Tue, Oct 18 / 7 PM
Grades 1 - 4
Bring your imagination and
create fun fall crafts. ★
Sat, Oct 29 / 2 PM
UFOs: Encounters
With the Unknown
Adults
Hear about sightings across the
country from Thomas Wertman,
co-director of the Cleveland
Ufology Project and chief field
investigator for the Mutual UFO
Network of Ohio. ★
Tue, Nov 1 / 7 PM
Introduction to the Stage
Ages 4 - 6
Explore your creativity through
make-believe play in this class
presented by Olmsted Performing
Arts. The program will end with
a performance for our families.
Sat, Nov 5 / 11 AM - 1 PM
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Adults
Jeanne Goldberg will show you
how to unlock the power of the
iPad®. Learn how to set up email,
connect to Wi-Fi, download apps
and more. ★
Thu, Nov 17 / 6:30 PM
Game Maker Club
Grades 6 - 12
Learn how to create video games
using free tools such as Scratch,
GameMaker Studio and Alice.
Tue, Sep 6 - 27 / 4 - 6 PM
History on the Move:
Thompson House
Adults
David Neville of the Olmsted
Historical Society will discuss
the history and relocation of the
Thompson House, built circa
1840 by some of the earliest
settlers of North Olmsted. The
house is now part of the historic
collection of buildings at the
Frostville Museum.
Wed, Sep 7 / 7 PM
NORTH OLMSTED
BRANCH
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Arts for Wellness
Adults
These workshops provide
those affected by cancer the
opportunity to connect with
others through the arts. Call
216.844.1211 to register. 9/10
& 9/17 Felted Bead Necklace.
Part 1 – Create felt beads using
a wet felting technique. Part 2 –
String the felt beads to make a
necklace. 11/5 & 11/12 Fabric
Painting. Part 1 – Design your
own fabric using a new twist
on stenciling shapes with fabric
paint. Part 2 – Sew your fabric
into a pillow.
Sat, Sep 10 & 17
10 AM - 12 NOON
Sat, Nov 5 & 12
10 AM - 12 NOON
Teen 3-D Design
Ages 11 - 18
Explore hands-on digital design
using Tinkercad. We’ll print your
design on our 3-D printer. Pick it
up one week after the program.
Mon, Sep 12 / 6 - 8 PM
Elementary Einsteins
Grades K - 3
Experiment, get messy, have fun
and learn about science. 9/14
Fun Science; 10/12 Balance;
11/16 Ohio Wildlife with the
Rocky River Nature Center
4:30 PM
Estate Planning Basics
Adults
Learn estate planning
instruments, techniques and
options, as well as what estate
planning can do for you and
your family.
Wed, Sep 14 / 7 PM
Elephant & Piggie Thank-You
Extravaganza
Grades 1 - 3
Celebrate the end of the first
reader series with crafts, music
and stories featuring Elephant
and Piggie.
Sat, Sep 17 / 2 PM
Drop-In Drama
Grades 6 - 12
Participate in improvisational
comedy. Friends and family are
welcome to join in!
4 PM
Robotix Blox Robots
Ages 7 - 10
Join us for a hands-on
adventure into the world of
LEGO® WeDo™ robots.
Sat, Sep 24 / 11 AM
Robotix Blox: Miss Peregrine’s
Home for Peculiar Robots
Grades 6 - 12
Help Jake PortBOT travel through
time and uncover the mysteries
based on Ransom Riggs’ bestselling novel.
Mon, Sep 26 / 6 - 8 PM
VolunTeens
Grades 5 - 12
Get involved in your community
and earn service hours for
school.
7 PM
Builder’s Challenge:
Design a School
Grades K - 3
Hear a story and then use
your imagination to design an
awesome school building with
LEGO® bricks.
Sat, Sep 24 / 11 AM
Earthquakes in Ohio
Adults
Robert Bartolotta of the
Cleveland Museum of Natural
History will share the history of
seismology in Ohio. ★
Mon, Sep 26 / 7 PM
Tots Dance
Ages 2 - 5 with their families
Dance to music with beanbags,
shaker eggs and more!
Sat, Oct 29 / 11 AM
Practice ACT
Grades 6 - 12
The Huntington Learning Center
offers an opportunity to take a
practice ACT.
Sat, Oct 1, Nov 12 / 9:45 AM 1:30 PM
Harry Potter Party!
Adults
using Tinkercad. Pick up your
3-D printed design one week
later. Prerequisites: email address
and basic computer skills.
Wed, Oct 5 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Ages 6 - 11
Calling all muggles, witches and
wizards! Celebrate the world of
Harry Potter with crafts, activities
and a snack. Costumes and
wizarding attire welcome.
Sat, Oct 29 / 2 PM
Minecraft Meet-Up
Going Global: Amazing Race
Grades 2 - 5
Play Minecraft on our iPads® and
complete a new challenge.
Thu, Oct 6 / 4:30 PM
Coding 101
Grades 6 - 12
Learn about the different
apps and websites available for
coding, including Hopscotch
and Codecademy.
Tue, Oct 11 / 6 - 8 PM
Fall Floral Arrangements
Adults
Dan Filer, co-owner of Filer’s
Florist and instructor at the
Filer’s School of Floral Design,
will demonstrate how to make
seasonal arrangements for fall,
Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Thu, Oct 13 / 7 PM
Face of Your Fears Workshop
Grades 6 - 12
Learn zombie makeup tips
and scare tactics from Katie
Lane, an artist for legendary
haunted houses. ★
Tue, Oct 25 / 4 PM
Antique Appraiser
Grades K - 3
Discover the world’s geography
and languages through stories
and activities.
LittleBits: Simple Circuits
Grades 5 - 8
Create a series of working
circuits, including motionsensitive alarms, a buttonactivated light or fan, and a
thermometer. Then we’ll compete
to see who can create the
craftiest contraption!
Mon, Nov 28 / 6 PM
NORTH ROYALTON
BRANCH
Middle School Survival Skills
Students beginning middle school &
their families
A representative from the
Huntington Learning Center will
discuss the transition between
elementary school and middle
school and share student
success strategies.
Thu, Sep 1 / 6 PM
Stop-Motion Animation
Adults
Learn about antiques from
local expert Jason Adams. Bring
your favorite antique and have
it appraised.
Thu, Oct 27 / 7 PM
College Prep
Minecraft Challenges
Cryptids
iPad® 101
Grades 6 - 12
Bring LEGO® characters to life
and sculpt your own story using
Stop Motion for iPad®.
Mon, Oct 3 / 6 - 8 PM
NORTH ROYALTON
BRANCH
(continued)
3-D Design
Grades 5 - 8
Compete for prizes. 10/1
Haunted Challenge; 11/26
Majestic Challenge ★
Sat, Oct 1, Nov 26 / 2 - 4 PM
Paranormal Investigations
Adults
The Tri-C Ghost Hunters present
multimedia evidence from
some of their most memorable
investigations.
Tue, Oct 4 / 7 PM
ACT Prep Workshop
Grades 6 - 12 & parents
A representative from the
Huntington Learning Center will
review the practice tests from
October 1 and November 12.
If you didn’t take the practice
test you are welcome to attend
this workshop for tips to improve
your test score.
Wed, Oct 5; Thu, Nov 17
7 PM
Help your preschooler make the
transition into their first year of
school. Explore hands-on activity
stations together. Sharing &
Caring – Explore how to be a
friend and classmate.
Sat, Oct 8 / 11 AM
Adults
Can science explain beasts like
Bigfoot, the Yeti and the Loch
Ness Monster? Join Lynette
Reiner, science director for the
William McKinley Presidential
Library & Museum, to uncover
the facts. ★
Mon, Oct 10 / 7 PM
Movie Night
All ages
Join us for a screening of the
classic 1948 film Abbott and
Costello Meet Frankenstein.
Tue, Oct 18 / 7 PM
Owls Demystified
All ages
Members of the Medina Raptor
Center discuss this misunderstood
denizen of the night. ★
Sat, Oct 22 / 11 AM
Mini Movers
Ages 6 - 18 months with caregivers
Join us for music, movement,
playtime and socialization.
Sat, Nov 5 / 10 AM
Origami Folding Fun!
Grades 3 - 5
Create origami bookmarks to
treasure – from monsters to
elephants! Paper, instruction and
laughter included.
Sat, Nov 5 / 3 PM
Students planning to attend college
& parents
Learn how to plan for the
academic and financial aspects
of attending college.
Wed, Sep 7 / 6:30 PM
Adults
Learn how to borrow eBooks,
audiobooks, movies and music
from our Digital Collection. We’ll
provide an iPad® for you to use.
Tue, Nov 22 / 2 - 4 PM
Overcoming Holiday Stress
Adults
Join a representative from the
Center to learn ways to beat
seasonal stress.
Wed, Nov 30 / 7 PM
OLMSTED FALLS
BRANCH
Thoughtful Thursdays
Adults
9/8 TED Talk – “Why a Good
Book Is a Secret Door”: Author
Mac Barnett speaks about writing
that escapes the page and art as
a doorway to wonder. 10/13
Identity Theft: Danelle Musil
from the Cuyahoga County
Department of Consumer Affairs
will share steps you can take to
help avoid becoming a victim.
11/10 Adult Coloring: Join us
for a fun and relaxing afternoon
of coloring and conversation.
Supplies provided.
2 PM
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5-Star Dinners
& Healthy Snacks
Grades 1 - 3 with parents
Learn about Kelly Kale, Jack
Apple and their friends, then
help prepare and taste a
special recipe. 9/8 5-Star
Dinners; 10/20 Healthy Snacks.
Presented by the Wellness
Team from Heinen’s Grocery
Store in Brecksville.
Thu, Sep 8, Oct 20 / 4:15 PM
Grandparents Day
Ages 4 - 7 with grandparents
Share some special time
together. We’ll listen to stories,
play and make a craft.
Sat, Sep 10 / 11 AM
Teen Hacks
Grades 5 - 12
Delve into different coding
languages, Arduino projects and
take-apart tech.
6 - 8 PM
The Magic of David Anthony
All ages
The winner of national magic
performance awards, David
Anthony presents a magic
show that combines music and
choreography with humor.
Sat, Sep 17 / 11 AM
Everything You Need to Know
About Vaccines
Adults
David Mansour, MD, a boardcertified internal medicine
and pediatric physician with
Center, will discuss pediatric and
adult vaccinations.
Tue, Sep 20 / 7 PM
Personal Home Computer
Security
Adults
John Dolinar, the executive
director of Enterprise
Infrastructure Services at
Cuyahoga Community College,
will explain how to use and
maintain security software to
protect your home computer.
Mon, Sep 12 / 7 PM
Jr. Discoverers!
Grades K - 3
Explore and experiment.
New discovery adventures
every month!
4 PM
Minecraft Challenge!
Ages 7 - 13
Compete in a challenge or just
get more practice. Prizes!
Sat, Sep 17, Oct 15 / 3 PM
RoboVentures
Grades 5 - 9
Join us for monthly free play and
mini-challenges using LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® robots!
7 PM
Best Apps for Your Child
Family
We’ll share the best apps out
there for every age level and
developmental need.
Thu, Sep 22 / 7 PM
OLMSTED
FALLS BRANCH
(continued)
Adult Coloring
Join us for a relaxing evening of
coloring and conversation. All
supplies provided.
Tue, Sep 27 / 7 PM
Teen 3-D Design
Classic Board Game Night
Family
Play board games with
friends and family. We’ll
provide the games.
Mon, Nov 28 / 7 PM
ORANGE BRANCH
Stay ‘n’ Play
Ages 11 - 18
using Tinkercad. We’ll print
after the program.
Wed, Sep 28 / 6 - 8 PM
After Baby and Toddler
Storytimes, join us for a
special playtime.
Tue, Sep 6 - Nov 29
10:30 AM
Mon, Sep 12 - Nov 28
10:30 AM
Animal Camouflage!
Preschool Storytime
Ages 4 & up with their families
Join Cleveland Metroparks’ Jen
Graham for an up-close look at
furs, feathers and other wonders
from the natural world.
Fri, Oct 14 / 2 PM
After preschool storytime,
children can practice their
kindergarten readiness skills in
a fun, playful manner.
Tue, Sep 6 - Nov 29 / 1:15 PM
Train Days
Adults
Learn how to create a movie
using the iMovie app. Use one
of our iPads® or bring your own.
Prerequisites: iPad® proficiency
and a Gmail account.
Wed, Sep 7, 14, 21 / 7 PM
All ages
All aboard for the third annual
Olmsted Falls Train Days! The
Cuyahoga Valley & West Shore
Model Railroad Club will have
model trains on display.
Sat, Nov 5 / 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Sun, Nov 6 / 1- 5 PM
Robotix Blox: Dancing Birds!
Ages 7 - 10
Use LEGO® WeDo™ robots
to make your own dancing,
spinning birds.
Sat, Nov 12 / 2 - 4 PM
ORANGE BRANCH
(continued)
Hands on Pottery
Grades 5 - 12
Hands on Pottery will teach you
how to paint a pottery piece
you’ll be excited about. Hands
on Pottery will fire your painted
piece at its studio.
Sat, Nov 19 / 2 PM
PARMA BRANCH
Downloadables Class
Adults
Let us help you download
eBooks, audiobooks and
magazines from our Digital
Collection. Bring your device.
Wed, Sep 7 - Oct 26 / 2 PM
Ohioans in The Heart of Hell
Adults
Dennis Blocker was the
researcher for the book The
Heart of Hell: The Untold Story
of Courage and Sacrifice in the
Shadow of Iwo Jima. He’ll discuss
the Northeast Ohio natives who
inspired the book. ★
Wed, Sep 7 / 7 PM
Fallscaping Your Garden
Adults
Learn about shrubs, perennials
and annuals this fall. ★
Tue, Sep 20 / 7 PM
iMovie 101
American Girl Dolls
Grades 1 - 5
Learn about a new girl each
month. We’ll play games, make
a craft and enjoy snacks inspired
by each girl’s era. Bring your
favorite doll. 9/10 Melody lives
in 1964 during the Civil Rights
Era. 10/8 Halloween Party:
make doll-size Halloween crafts.
11/5 Josefina lives in 1824
New Mexico. ★
2 PM
Student Volunteer:
Yu-Gi-Oh! Help
Grades 6 - 12
We need a Yu-Gi-Oh! expert
to help judge and run our
tournament. Earn community
service hours.
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Trading Card Game Day
Grades 6 - 12
Bring your cards and join us
for casual and/or tournament
play. Players of all levels
welcome. Prizes! ★
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kite Workshop
Grades 2 - 5
Build and decorate a sled kite,
and learn about kite safety
with Bob Lockhart from the
Ohio Society for the Elevation
of Kites. ★
Sat, Sep 24 / 11 AM
Brick Builders Club
Grades K - 3
We supply the LEGO® bricks.
You supply the imagination. ★
4 PM
Student Volunteer:
Gaming Help
Grades 6 - 12
We’re looking for a volunteer
to help with our Supers Smash
Bros. Brawl tournament. Earn
community service hours.
Wed, Oct 5 / 5:45 - 8 PM
Robotix Blox:
Camp HalfBOT Day Challenge
Africa Through the Eyes
of a Jewish Explorer
Travel Photography:
Storytelling Through Photos
Movie Magic
Ages 11 - 14
Help your robot conquer
challenges inspired by Rick
Riordan’s popular Percy Jackson
and the Olympians series.
Mon, Sep 12 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Adults
Judith Khaner shares tips and
tricks to improve and show off
your travel photos.
Wed, Sep 14 / 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Homeschool World Explorers
Grades 1 - 5
Each month we will “travel” to a
different country to learn about
its culture and customs.
9/15 Mexico; 10/20 Brazil;
11/17 Scotland ★
10 AM
Essays for the SAT, ACT &
College Entrance
Grades 10 - 12
Learn effective techniques for
the essay portion of the SAT,
the ACT and college entrance
applications. Presented by
writing specialist and consultant
Donna Levine.
Tue, Sep 20 / 7 PM
Stor-Y-oga
Ages 4 - 8 with their families
Certified yoga instructor Barb
Paulett-Long leads families
through a relaxing 30 minutes
of yoga as kids unwind and
prepare for bed. Feel free to
wear jammies!
Thu, Sep 22 - Oct 13 / 6:30 PM
Hildegard von Bingen
Adults
Join us for an evening with
Hildegard von Bingen as
performed by actress
Jacquelyn Mayer.
Thu, Oct 6 / 7 PM
Make & Takes: Stargazing
Children
Drop in and make a craft to take
home, while craft supplies last. ★
Fri, Oct 7, Sat, Oct 8, Sun, Oct 9
Greenprint Training
Adults
Commission will show you how
to use Greenprint, a geographic
information system that helps
communities make land-use
decisions.
Tue, Oct 18 / 2:30 PM
An Informal Chat
With Mayor DeGeeter
Adults
Mayor Tim DeGeeter will be
at the branch for an hour-long
informal meet and greet.
Thu, Oct 20 / 7 PM
Archaeology Explorers:
Mummies
Grades 3 - 5
Investigate how the ancient
Egyptians preserved the dead.
Mummify an egg and explore the
Mystery Cemetery. ★
Wed, Oct 26 / 7 PM
Adults
Internationally published art
and travel writer Irene Shaland
guides you through a unique
journey through Africa. ★
Thu, Sep 22 / 7 PM
Grades 4 - 8
Learn about film development,
make a zoetrope and a flipbook
and then create your own video.
Mon, Oct 10 / 7 PM
Skype 101
Adults
Learn how to use Skype to
make voice and video calls
for free from your computer,
iPad® or mobile device. Email
address required.
Mon, Oct 17 / 11 AM
Get Organized
With Your iPad®
Adults
Learn how productivity apps can
help you get organized. Use one
of our iPads®, or bring your own.
Tue, Oct 18 / 11 AM
Mackenzie Creamery’s
Success Story
Adults
Jean Mackenzie, founder
and president of Mackenzie
Creamery, shares the company’s
journey to success. Join us and
try a sample of chevre. ★
Tue, Nov 1 / 7 PM
Balunek Photography:
African Wildlife Conservation
Adults
Peter Balunek, a conservationist
and wildlife travel photographer,
shares stunning photographs
from his visits to Kenya’s
National Reserves and
Conservancies. His photos will be
on exhibit throughout November.
Wed, Nov 9 / 7 PM
Children’s Dining & Etiquette
Ages 8 - 12
Miss Kim from The Etiquette
Factory will teach you how to
behave properly when out to
dinner with your family.
Sat, Nov 12 / 10 AM
Robotix Blox: BonesBOT Day
Challenge
Family
Join us for a good old-fashioned
puppet show with puppeteer
Nancy Sander and her cast
of characters.
Sat, Oct 29 / 11 AM
Ages 8 - 11
Program your robot to retrieve
the almanac, save Saladin from
the mansion fire, solve the skulls
puzzle and complete other
challenges inspired by the 39
Clues book The Maze of Bones by
Rick Riordan.
Tue, Nov 15 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Video Game
Creation Workshop
PARMA HEIGHTS
BRANCH
“Jack & the Beanstalk”
Puppet Show
Grades 6 - 12
Use free GameMaker Studio
software to create a game
featuring the star-flying forces of
the rebellion as they battle
the evil empire. ★
Sat, Nov 5 / 11 AM - 1 PM
Minecraft Challenge
Compete in a Minecraft
challenge or just practice
playing. Prizes! ★
Grades 3 - 5
Tue, Nov 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Grades 6 - 12
Wed, Nov 9 / 4 - 6 PM
Drip Drip Drop –
Preschool Science
Participate in sensory hands-on
experiences with water, explore
and investigate through play,
and connect new ideas to books.
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
Reduce Holiday Stress
Adults
Find peace, awareness and
insight through mindfulness and
breathing. Learn practices to help
lower blood pressure. ★
Mon, Nov 14 / 7:30 PM
Mini-Minecrafters
Grades K - 2 with caregivers
Learn how to play
Minecraft. Prizes! ★
Tue, Nov 15 / 6:30 PM
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Ages 4 & 5 with caregivers
Help your preschooler make the
transition into their first year of
school. Explore hands-on activity
stations together. 9/9 Celebrate
Together – Explore your
community. 10/14 Counting –
Explore numbers together.
11/11 Shapes – Build math and
literacy skills.
11 AM
Brick Builders Club
Grades K - 5
We supply the bricks. You supply
the imagination.
10 AM
Exploring Arabic Culture
Adults
Alia Almashni will discuss
gender roles, social norms,
Islamic religious sects, traditions
and transitioning to life in the
United States.
Thu, Sep 15 / 7 PM
Batman Day Drop-in Craft
All ages
Join us for a celebration of
the iconic caped crusader
with a Bat-tastic craft!. While
supplies last.
Sat, Sep 17
PARMA HEIGHTS
BRANCH
(continued)
Cataracts: See the Light
Adults
Optometrist Scott Seidel, OD,
from MetroHealth will explain
cataract formation, risk factors,
prevention and treatment.
Mon, Sep 19 / 7 PM
Teens Love Coloring
Ages 11 - 17
Let your imagination be your
guide as you fill in the pictures
with color and shading. All
supplies provided.
2 PM
Practice ACT
Grades 9 - 12
Sharpen your skills for the
ACT by taking a practice test.
Bring pencils, an eraser and a
calculator. You may also want
to sign up for our free ACT TestTaking Strategies session on
October 20.
Sat, Oct 15
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
ACT Test-Taking Strategies
Build a Birdhouse
Ages 10 - 17
Learn how to make and stain a
birdhouse for your backyard.
Sat, Nov 5 & 12 / 10:30 AM
Rock the Ukulele
Ages 9 - 17
Learn to play the ukulele or
improve your skills with teaching
artist Sheela Das of Creative
Concepts in Music during a fun
group session.
Sat, Nov 19 / 2 PM
PARMA-SNOW
BRANCH
3-D Design for Kids
Grades 2 - 4
Learn basic techniques for digital
creation and see the Library’s
3-D printer in action. Take home
a 3-D printed sample.
Thu, Sep 1 / 6:30 PM
Adult Coloring Club
Experience the therapeutic
benefits of coloring. Materials
and coloring sheets provided. ★
Fall Perennial Plant Swap
Grades 9 - 12
A presenter from The Princeton
Review will share test-taking tips
and techniques for the ACT.
You may also want to sign up
for our free practice ACT on
October 15.
Thu, Oct 20 / 7 PM
Adults
Expand your fall garden by
sharing plants with other
gardeners. Presented in
partnership with the Ridgewood
Garden Club. ★
Sat, Sep 10 / 2 PM
Tales From Down Under
Storybook Ballet
Explore the connection
between ballet and books in this
interactive program presented by
Christina Young of the Ana Lobe
Ballet Academy. ★
Sat, Sep 17 / 10 AM
Teen Advisory Group
(T.A.G. Team)
Grades 5 - 12
Join our teen volunteer group. ★
1:30 PM
Board Game Day!
Ages 10 - 19
Play board games and
win prizes! ★
2:30 PM
iPad® 101
Adults
Learn essential skills for using an
iPad®. Use one of our iPads®, or
bring your own.
Mon, Sep 26 / 2 - 4 PM
Curiosity! Famous Thinkers &
Inventors
Carol Lucas will expand on key
principles of creative living
found in the best-seller How to
Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven
Steps to Genius Every Day by
Michael J. Gelb. ★
Thu, Sep 29 / 7 PM
3-D Design Basics
Robotix Blox: Drumming
Monkey
Adults
Hear the stories of more than
20 unique people buried in
Northeast Ohio cemeteries. ★
Wed, Oct 26 / 7 PM
Grades 5 - 12
Learn how to design a 3-D
object using Tinkercad. Print
your design on our 3-D printer
to pick up later.
Mon, Sep 12 / 6:30 PM
Grades 2 - 4
Team up with a partner and
make music by building and
programming a drumming
monkey.
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 - 4 PM
SOLON BRANCH
Planetary Preschoolers
Young Scientists
Downloadable Help
Adults
Download eBooks, audiobooks
and magazines from our Digital
Collection. Bring your device.
Thu, Sep 1, 8, 15, 29, Oct 6,
13, 20, Nov 3, 10, 17
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Mon, Sep 12 - Nov 28
2 - 4 PM
Act It Out!
Ages 8 - 12
Part I: Learn theater terms, stage
directions, stage presence, stage
types, how to read a script
and more. Part II: Learn vocal/
physical warm-ups, the difference
between method acting and
sense memory acting and more.
You do not need to complete Part
I to attend Part II.
Wed, Sep 7 - 28 / 4:15 PM
Wed, Nov 9 - 30 / 4:15 PM
Teens @ the Library
Grades 6 - 12
Volunteer to work with children
and help with library activities.
Thu, Sep 8, 22, Oct 6, 20,
Nov 3, 17 / 4 PM
Yoga Stories
Ages 4 - 8
Learn yoga with Zenworks Yoga.
9/10 Anna and Her RainbowColored Yoga Mats. 10/15
Anh’s Anger. 11/19 The Snail
and the Whale. ★
10 AM
Ages 3 - 5
Enjoy stories about Earth, dance
and make a craft.
Mon, Sep 12 / 7 PM
Babies in Black Musical
Performance
Explore a different topic each
month. 9/30 Magnets; 10/14
Colors; 11/11 Solid, Liquid
and Gas
10:30 AM
Adults
Babies in Black duo Rachel
Roberts and Beth Hiser perform
popular songs from the ‘50s
and ‘60s. ★
Wed, Sep 14 / 7 PM
Discovering 3-D Printing
Family Dance Time
The Roaring Twenties
Ages 2 - 5
Dance to your favorite
storytime music.
Sat, Sep 17, Nov 12 / 3 PM
Sat, Oct 1 / 10 AM
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Ages birth - 35 months with
caregivers
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays
and books.
7 PM
Art Show Openings
Adults
9/25 October artist; 10/30
Layers of the Art quilt group;
11/27 Carol Jacobson
Sun, Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Grades 1 - 3; parents welcome
Join us for storytime and learn
about 3-D printing.
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 PM
Adults
Costumed performers bring
the history of Prohibition and
bootlegging in the Cuyahoga
Valley to life. ★
Wed, Oct 5 / 7 PM
Slightly Scary Stories
Ages 3 - 7
Halloween fun, stories, music
and crafts.
Wed, Oct 26 / 7 PM
Robotix Blox: Amazing
Mechanisms
Ages 8 - 10
Build and program a
smart spinner using LEGO®
WeDo™ robots.
Fri, Nov 11 / 3 PM
Outback Ray
App Creation 101
Monthly Maker Night
Presidential Trivia
Family Dance Party
Legalized Marijuana
Build-o-Rama
Adults & teens
Create your own app and then
test it on our iPads®. Personal
email account required.
Sat, Oct 8 / 2 - 4 PM
Adults
Gerry Nemeth hosts an
interactive Jeopardy-style game
that will test your knowledge.
Includes videos and prizes. ★
Mon, Oct 10 / 7 PM
Adults
Jackie Borchardt, the Columbus
bureau reporter for
cleveland.com, will moderate a
forum on marijuana legalization
in Ohio. Part of the Northeast
Ohio Public Policy Series
presented by Case Western
Reserve University’s Siegal
Lifelong Learning Program.
Thu, Oct 13 / 7 PM
Adults
Design your own “ugly” holiday
T-shirt in our Innovation Center.
All materials provided. ★
Thu, Nov 3 / 6:30 - 9 PM
Parma City Schools are off
today so come dance away the
afternoon. We’ll share a story
and dance with shaker eggs,
scarves, beanbags and more.
Tue, Nov 8 / 2 PM
All ages & ages 5 & younger with
caregiver
Exercise your creativity, hear
some amazing LEGO® facts and
figures and show off what you
make on our big screen.
Mon, Nov 14 / 6:30 PM
3-D Design
Adult Zentangle®
Inspirations Club
Relax and create beautiful
images from repetitive patterns. ★
Thu, Oct 20 / 7 PM
Adults
creation using the 3-D modeling
program Tinkercad. We’ll print
after the program.
Wed, Nov 16 / 7 PM
Not-So-Spooky Storytime
Video Game Creation
Family
Parma City Schools are off and
it’s time for some slightly scary
stories, songs and more. Includes
a costume parade and trick-ortreating inside the library. ★
Fri, Oct 28 / 3 PM
Grades 6 - 12
Create your own video game
using the Floors app.
Thu, Nov 17 / 6:30 PM
SOUTH EUCLIDLYNDHURST
BRANCH
Color Yourself Carefree
Tween Time: Game Design
Grades 4 - 6
Elizabeth Keegan, director of
Game Design at Notre Dame
College, will introduce you to the
basics of game design.
Tue, Sep 6 - Nov 29 / 3 PM
Thu, Sep 8 - Nov 17 / 3 PM
AniManga Club
Discuss manga and animé, watch
animé and share your character
drawings with new friends. Art
supplies will be available.
Grades 4 - 7
Wed, Sep 7, 21, Oct 5, 19,
Nov 2, 16 / 3 PM
Grades 8 - 12
Wed, Sep 7, 21, Oct 5, 19,
Nov 2, 16 / 4 PM
Fall Harvest Fest
Family
Visitors from Bring the Farm
to You will show us how apple
cider is made.
Sat, Sep 10 / 10 AM
Tween Time
Grades 4 - 6
Experiments, movies, food, fun
and more!
Mon, Sep 12 - Nov 28 / 3 PM
Family
Outback Ray’s Amazing
Animal Show is fun, exciting
and very educational.
Sat, Nov 19 / 2 PM
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Adults
Bring your coloring supplies.
Extra coloring sheets and pencils
will be available. Soft music, tea
and light pastries provided.
7 PM
Transform Thru Music Series
All ages
9/18 Cleveland Clinic Concert
Band; 10/23 Brad Wagner
Trio; 11/13 University of Akron
Nuance A Cappella Band.
Sun, Sep 18, Oct 23, Nov 13
2 PM
Ages 4 & 5 with a caregiver
Help your preschooler make
the transition into their first year
of school. Explore hands-on
activity stations together.
9/19 Me & My World – Learn
about your place in your family
and community. 10/17 Making
Choices – Build decision-making
skills. 11/14 Shapes – Build
math and literacy skills.
10:30 AM
Skunk Haven
Family
Celebrate National Wildlife
Refuge Week with our friends
from Skunk Haven. Meet one of
these cute but stinky critters.
Wed, Oct 12 / 4 PM
SOUTH EUCLIDLYNDHURST
BRANCH
(continued)
Fun With Fire Prevention
Family
Check out a real fire truck and
watch a short movie about fire
safety. Presented by the South
Euclid Fire Department.
Sat, Oct 15 / 10 AM
Tween Time: Spooky Stories
Grades 4 - 6
Join us for creepy fun, ghost
stories and coffin painting.
Wed, Oct 26 / 3 PM
Day of the Dead
Family
Lourdes Sanchez will discuss this
important cultural holiday. Stay
for a special craft.
Wed, Oct 26 / 4 PM
Halloween Drop-In Craft
Children
Create a spooktacular craft
to celebrate Halloween. We’ll
provide the supplies.
Sat, Oct 29 / 10 AM - 2 PM
What the Pioneers Ate
Children & family
Staff from Oberlin Heritage
Center will discuss how the
pioneers prepared for and
survived winter.
Sat, Nov 12 / 10 AM
SOUTHEAST
BRANCH
G2P: Video Gaming Sessions
Play video games after school.
Gaming systems include Kinect™
and Wii™.
Grades 6 - 12
Tue, Sep 6 - Nov 29 / 3 PM
Grades 3 - 6
Wed, Sep 7 - Nov 30 / 3 PM
Community Conversations
Adults
Watch TED Talks, then discuss
as a group. 9/6 Do Schools Kill
Creativity? Sir Ken Robinson
champions rethinking our school
systems to cultivate creativity
and acknowledge multiple types
of intelligence. 10/11 Ending
Violence Against Women:
Jackson Katz and Tony Porter
get to the root of why sexual
abuse, rape and domestic abuse
remain a problem. 11/15
The Unexpected Benefit of
Celebrating Failure: Astro Teller,
head of X (formerly Google X),
leads a group that works on risky
projects and audacious ideas.
7 PM
G2P: Animé Gaming Club
Ages 11 - 18
Play video games, board games,
Yu-Gi-Oh, Minecraft and more.
Wed, Sep 7, 28, Oct 12, 26,
Nov 9, 30 / 7 PM
Volunteens
Grades 9 - 12
Earn service hours for school at
the library.
Fri, Nov 25 / 10 AM - 4:30 PM
STRONGSVILLE
BRANCH
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Toddler Fair
Ages 19 - 35 months with caregivers
Enjoy hands-on sensory activities
using common household objects.
Fri, Sep 23 / 10 AM - 12 NOON
Smartphone Basics
Adults
Explore phone basics with a
rep from Verizon Wireless.
Download and use the new
CCPL Mobile app so you
can take the Library with you
wherever you go!
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 PM
Little Pumpkins
Ages 2 - 4
Join us for pumpkin stories,
crafts and games. Prepare to
get messy.
Fri, Oct 21
10 AM - 12 NOON
Down by the
Old Mill Stream Run
Adults
Cleveland Metroparks historian
Judy MacKeigan shares the
entertaining history of Mill
Stream Run Reservation.
Presented by the Strongsville
Historical Society.
Tue, Oct 25 / 7 PM
Hearing Screenings
Adults
Southwest General Community
Nurses offer free hearing
screenings from ENT Health
Services, Inc. Call 440.816.4037
for an appointment.
Thu, Oct 27 / 9 AM - 12 NOON
Tap an App Storytime
Learn about apps that help kids
develop literacy skills at this
special storytime.
Fri, Nov 4 / 10:30 AM
Geocaching 101
Adults
Discover this real-world outdoor
treasure-hunting game that uses
GPS-enabled devices.
Thu, Nov 10 / 7 PM
Weird Science: Build a Bridge!
Ages 10 - 18
Learn how to build a truss bridge
with craft sticks. Even if you don't
plan to be an engineer, come
have fun with us!
Tue, Nov 22 / 7 PM
WARRENSVILLE
HEIGHTS BRANCH
Coloring 4 Fun!
Grades 4 - 8
Coloring can put your mind at
ease. Light refreshments and
music. All art supplies provided.
4 PM
Art Workshops
Grades 9 - adult
9/10 Collage: Explore the
techniques and materials used to
create collages. Bring any items
you want to include in
your collage. 10/1 Intro to
Drawing: Learn basic drawing
techniques. 10/15 Painting
With Acrylics: Learn basic
acrylic painting techniques. All
materials provided.
Sat, Sep 10, Oct 1, 15
11 AM - 1 PM
Make-It, Take-It Crafts
Grades K - 5
Create a fall project to keep
or share.
3 - 5 PM
Teen Circuitry Art
Grades 6 - 12
Use circuitry basics to make
your original artwork glow.
LEDs, copper tape and all art
supplies provided.
Wed, Sep 21 / 7 PM
Coffee & Coloring /
Tea & Crayons
Adults
Enjoy coloring, refreshments and
conversation. Coloring pages
and art supplies provided.
Sat Sep, 24 / 2 - 4 PM
Rube Goldberg Challenge
Grades 6 - 12
Use everyday materials to
create your own Rube Goldberg
machine.
Wed, Oct 5 / 7 PM
Not-So-Secret
Garden Painting
Grades 4 - 8
Artist JoAnn DePolo will help you
create your own impressionist
masterpiece outside in our
community garden.
Tue, Sep 6 / 4 PM
Kindergarten Kids
Preschoolers with family
Fun family activities prepare
you and your child to enter
kindergarten this fall.
6:45 PM
Introduction to Quilting
Adults
Members of the African
American Quilt and Doll
Guild will introduce you to the
art of quilting and help you
make your own block. No
experience required.
Sat, Sep 10 / 2 - 4 PM
Greenprint Training
Adults
land-use decisions.
Tue, Sep 13 / 2:30 PM
Teen Tuesday!
Grades 6 - 12
After-school activities, games
and crafts.
3 PM
Weird & Wacky Food Fun
Grades K - 5
10/24 Make a fun treat
you can eat. 11/21 Make an
edible turkey and gobble up
the goodies.
Mon, Oct 24, Nov 21 / 7 PM
STRONGSVILLE
BRANCH
Happy Birthday, Star Trek
Adults
Celebrate 50 years of
the sci-fi classic with history,
trivia and birthday cake.
Costumes welcome.
Wed, Sep 7 / 7 PM
NOPEC Energy Bike Demo
Adults & family
A representative of Northeast
Ohio Public Energy Council will
demonstrate the Energy Bike,
which makes it easy to see how
you spend money on energy.
Sat, Sep 10 / 1 - 4 PM
ParkFit Mall
Walkers Wellness Talks
Adults
Walk at the mall, then visit
the branch for a wellness talk.
Call 440.816.4037 for more
information. 9/20 Wendy Zullo
from LifeWorks of Southwest
General will talk about living a
healthy lifestyle. 10/18 Marlene
Kurz, LPCC, will talk about
dealing with change. 11/15
Josh Unsworth, PharmD, will
speak on cost-saving strategies
for medications.
10 AM
Mother-Daughter
Upcyling Craft II
Ages 10 - 18 with moms
(or grandmoms)
Create a gorgeous pair of
earrings with metal fabric snaps.
Tue, Sep 20 / 7 PM
Good Morning, Strongsville
Speaker Series
Just 4 U Student Friends
Volunteers
Adults
9/21 Maureen Moore from
Southwest General will discuss
stroke awareness and prevention.
11/16 Ray Shijo from Southwest
General will talk about physical
therapy. Refreshments served.
Wed, Sep 21, Nov 16 / 10 AM
Intro to
Genealogy Workshop
Legal Issues Affecting Seniors
Adults
Expert genealogist Barbara
Griffith will share resources for
researching your family history.
Sponsored by the Strongsville
Historical Society. ★
Wed, Sep 14 / 7 PM
Adults
A representative of the Ohio
Attorney General’s Office
will discuss common legal issues
affecting seniors, including
power of attorney, HIPAA
authorization, long-term care
planning and Medicaid.
Thu, Sep 22 / 7 PM
Let’s Get Cooking
Intro to iPad®
Ages 10 - 18
Get involved at the branch and
in your community.
2 PM
Family
Eat up all the nutritional
information you can when
University Hospitals’ executive
chef John Selick cooks up a
feast with the bounty from our
community garden.
Fri, Sep 16, 4 PM
3-D Design
Adults
Try hands-on digital creation
using the 3-D modeling program
Tinkercad. Pick up your 3-D
printed design one week later.
Sat, Sep 17 / 2 - 4 PM
Make Your Own
Melon Patch
Family
Join us for storytime and then
finger paint your own melon
patch.
Mon, Sep 19 / 7 PM
Tue, Sep 20 / 11 AM
Genealogy Tracers
Adults
Learn how to uncover the
mysteries of your ancestors.
10 AM - 1 PM
Here’s Johnny Appleseed
Grades 3 - 8
Ray McNiece from the Center
for Arts-Inspired Learning
brings Johnny Appleseed to life
through storytelling, songs and
movement.
Sat, Oct 1 / 2 PM
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branch events
Adults
Learn essential skills for using
an iPad®.
Thu, Oct 6 / 10 AM - 12 NOON
Harvest Fest
Family
Celebrate the season at our
fall festival.
Sat, Oct 29 / 2 PM
Digital Media for
Kids Exploration Station
Explore educational, ageappropriate apps on our iPads®.
Wed, Nov 9 / 7 PM
Intro to Android
Adults
Learn essential skills for using
your smartphone or tablet.
Tue, Nov 15
10 AM - 12 NOON
Branch Hours & Locations
Mon - Thu / 9 AM - 9 PM
Fri - Sat / 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Sun / 1 - 5 PM
BAY VILLAGE BRANCH / 502 Cahoon Road / 440.871.6392
BEACHWOOD BRANCH / 25501 Shaker Boulevard / 216.831.6868
BEREA BRANCH / 7 Berea Commons / 440.234.5475
BRECKSVILLE BRANCH / 9089 Brecksville Road / 440.526.1102
BROOK PARK BRANCH / 6155 Engle Road / 216.267.5250
BROOKLYN BRANCH / 4480 Ridge Road / 216.398.4600
CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH / 100 East Orange Street / 440.247.3556
FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH / 21255 Lorain Road / 440.333.4700
GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH / 5409 Turney Road / 216.475.8178
GATES MILLS BRANCH / 1491 Chagrin River Road / 440.423.4808
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH / 6361 Selig Drive / 216.447.0160
MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH / 5225 Library Lane / 216.475.5000
MAYFIELD BRANCH / 500 SOM Center Road / 440.473.0350
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH / 15600 E. Bagley Road / 440.234.3600
NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH / 27403 Lorain Road / 440.777.6211
NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH / 5071 Wallings Road / 440.237.3800
OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH / 8100 Mapleway Drive / 440.235.1150
ORANGE BRANCH / 31975 Chagrin Boulevard / 216.831.4282
PARMA BRANCH / 6996 Powers Boulevard / 440.885.5362
PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH / 6206 Pearl Road / 440.884.2313
PARMA-SNOW BRANCH / 2121 Snow Road / 216.661.4240
RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH / 5235 Wilson Mills Road / 440.449.2666
SOLON BRANCH / 34125 Portz Parkway / 440.248.8777
SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH / 1876 South Green Road / 216.382.4880
SOUTHEAST BRANCH / 70 Columbus Road / 440.439.4997
STRONGSVILLE BRANCH / 18700 Westwood Drive / 440.238.5530
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH / 4415 Northfield Road / 216.464.5280
METROHEALTH / 2500 MetroHealth Drive / 216.778.7670
Mon - Fri / 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Administrative Offices
2111 Snow Road / Parma, Ohio 44134-2728 / p 216.398.1800 / f 216.749.9500 / cuyahogalibrary.org

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