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Thursday, February 23, 4:00-5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting Room
Learn how to decorate sweet, colorful cupcakes using frosting and candies to create a 3 D design based on different themes. For Gr. 5-12.
Registration Required
Thursday, February 23, 2012
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Thursdays at 10:00
Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch
Caregivers & their little ones from Birth - 18 months
Participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:30 AM
Fairview Park Branch: Story Room
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Thursdays each week beginning January 5th. Registration is not required.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Strongsville Branch
Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM
Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room
3, 4 and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Thursdays, January 5th through March 1st / 10:00 AM
No registration required.
Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Story Room
A storytime for children ages 1 - 3 years and a caregiver.
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. The books will be available approximately one month before the new discussion date at the check out desk. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Brecksville Branch
A program of songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in kindergarten.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 10 AM
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
Ages 3 – 5 who have not attended Kindergarten and their caregiversJoin us for a program of rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays.Drop in - no registration required
Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room
Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Registration is not required.
Thursdays @ 10 AM, 1/5-4/25
Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds. Programs run on Thursdays from 10:00-10:30, January 5 - April 25.
Registration is not required.
Berea Branch
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration - just drop in!
Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
North Olmsted Branch
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages birth through 8 years old and their caregivers. No registration required.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, January 23, 2012
Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room
For the beginner, this class is an introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. Learn basic Excel functions and build a simple budget spreadsheet. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using Microsoft Excel. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 23, 2012.
Thursday, February 23rd from 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room
Preschoolers (ages 3-5) are invited to join us for stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Drop in! No registration required.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:59 AM
Brook Park Branch: large meeting room
Browse new books and audiobooks. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Brook Park Branch Library.
Thursdays at 10:00
Gates Mills Branch: Meeting room
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth through 36 months old with a caregiver. No registration- just drop in!
Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Caregivers and their little ones 19-35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays on Thursdays, January 5th through February 23rd. Drop in!
Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room
Register by picking up a copy of the book at the Parma Snow Branch after January 26th.
Thursday 2/23 @ 10:30 AM
Registration Starts: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:00 AM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Fun and learning for children ages 3 and younger with a caregiver. Registration is requested, and begins December 1, 2011.Program runs Thursdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. from February 2-23.
Thursdays, weekly at 10:30 from 1/5/2012 through 4/26/2012
Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room
Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to our weekly program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No need to register, just join us!
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room
Ages: birth - 30 months with caregiver
Share in a program of books, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:00 AM
Ryhmes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration - just drop in!
Thursdays at 11 AM, 1/5-4/26.
Independence Branch: Story Craft Room
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Programs run from 11:00-11:20 AM, January 5-April 26.
Mayfield Branch
Caregivers and children ages 3-5 are invited to share in a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. Registration is not required.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Caregivers & their little ones from 19 - 35 months
Join us for stories and songs. Children and caregivers will learn several sign language signs each week.
Thursdays at 11AM
Beachwood Branch
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.No registration.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:30 AM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Thursdays each week beginning January 5th. Registration is not required.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. No registration required.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn how to manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Excel Essentials. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 23, 2012.
Thursdays, January 12-March 15, 1:15-2:45 PM
Orange Branch: meeting room
Unlock the magic of music with Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Explore the Orchestra’s 'concert of the week’ through informal lectures and listening. Click on program name for details.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:30 PM
Caregivers and their children ages 3-5, are invited to our weekly program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No need to register, just join us!
Thursday, February 23, 2012 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Interested in anime, manga, movies, music, television, and social media? If so and you're in grades 6-12, then join the Teen Pop Culture Club where every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month we'll explore these topics via activities and games.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For students ages 8-12 years.
Bring your ideas and imagination! Get together with other students and have fun creating all kinds of structures. Click on program name for details. Registration is required.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic
Grades 6-12. “Quilt that Teens Built” – Teens join us as we quilt with a purpose with Karen Benke, artist and owner of The Little Red Quilt House in Medina who will instruct and help teens create a quilt to display in the Teen Zone at the library. The workshop series will run for 6 weeks on Thursdays beginning on 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, and 3/1. No materials required. Registration required.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 4:00 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
Join us for volunteer opportunities to work with children and help with library activities.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Registration: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:00 AM through Thursday, May 17, 2012 4:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Storytime Room
Come hang with teens just like you and write creative, horror, even crazy stories -- as you watch your writing improve! Each week is a new random, quirky and challenging writing prompt that focuses on a different aspect of writing.
For teens in grades 6th - 12th. The program runs from 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. every Thursday, from Jan. 12 - Feb. 23, then alternating Thursdays from March 8 - May 17. Registration is requested.
Thursdays 4:30 p.m.
Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room
Ages birth through 5 with an adult caregiver
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Gates Mills Branch: Meeting Room
Explore the world of Lego Mindstorms, and find out how to teach our robots new tricks. Program a robot to master new challenges, test it out, then watch it go. Ages 8-10. Space is limited. Registration required
Thursday, February 23, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Small Meeting Room
Calling all 1st - 8th graders! Want to learn how to play chess? Want to learn how to play a bit better? You'll learn some fairly easy chess tactics and openings and gain hands-on practice playing with other students! Those reletively new to chess will enjoy this introduction to chess and chess strategy. Registration requested.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:00 PM
Every Thursday night! Bring the whole family for great stories, friendly puppets, and silly songs. Especially for kids 2-7, but older and younger siblings are welcome. There is no registration and no obligation. Come whenever you can and we will be glad to see you. Thursdays at 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00 PM.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Program a robot to master its first steps, test it out, then watch it go. Parents,please complete a photo release for your student prior to the program.
Registration Required.
For ages 8-10.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: meeting room
Competition is fierce. How do you market your product and services with limited capital? Learn how to avoid marketing pitfalls.
Click on program name to register and for more details.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, January 23, 2012 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Large Meeting Room
Are you concerned with some of the bullying that occurs on Facebook. Twitter and other social networks? Do you know the laws regarding sexting? Do you want to know direct ways to avoid this type of conflict? Learn to consider the effects of cyber bullying, and the responsibility not only of the direct bullies but also of the people who view such things online.
Registration required Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:00 PM
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, August 13, 2011 9:00 AM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Come and learn more about the history, jewelry, and fashion of the Ohio Presidential First Ladies. Dr. Mari Halkovich, owner of Vintage Vanities Jewelry and retired Cloverleaf Local School District's Superintendent, will be our speaker on this fascinating topic. Space is limited, and registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7 PM
Join us for a program of stories, songs and activities for the whole family.Drop in - no registration required
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:15 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Lab
Grades 7-12. Are you interested in becoming a video game designer or a computer technology entrepreneur? Do you love creating online animation, videos, music, websites. . . anything new or interesting online?
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:30 PM
Good books and great talk! Join us for a lively book discussion. Our reading selection will be available approximately one month prior to the program. For girls in grades 6-8 and their mothers. Registration begins Monday, January 2nd.
Friday, February 24, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
A CCPL Career Specialist will present a hands-on workshop on types of job search websites, online job search strategies, recommended job search engines, and the hidden job market.
Fridays at 10:00 AM
Storytime for children ages birth - 5 years and an adult caregiver.
Friday, February 24, 2012 10:00 AM
North Royalton Branch
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 19-35 months and their caregivers.
Come and join us! No registration required!
Friday, February 24, 2012 2:15 PM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
The second graders of Brook Park Memorial Elementary School visit the library for a storytime and book selection.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Registration: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:00 AM through Friday, February 24, 2012 5:30 PM
Join multi-award winning writer/director David Manocchio in this hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to audition, how to prepare for a scene, how to get that first acting job, and the differences between stage and film acting. Participants will have their scenes filmed, then critiqued by the instructor for instant feedback. If you're serious about an acting career, then don't miss this amazing opportunity! Registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM
For Grades 10-12
Get help to improve your scores on the critical reading and writing portion of the SAT exam in this informative workshop. Learn about the exam's structure, how the test is scored and how to approach the sentence completion section and that of the long and short pasages. You will also go over the most common grammatical errors. Presented by educational consultant Sandra Lieberman.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Strongsville Branch: Storytime Room
The Kiwanis Club of Strongsville will hold their annual Read Around the World program. Each child attending can choose a current book to take home (free from Strongsville Kiwanis Club) Local Builder's Club members will be performing a story or two at 10:30am & 11:30am. Come join us for this free, fun event! Click on program name for details.
Saturdays, weekly at 10:00 a.m. from 1/7 through 2/25
Registration Starts: Monday, December 05, 2011 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Conference Room
This is an eight-week learning session for children in grades 1-8 that will focus on Chinese characters, basic Chinese dialogue and Chinese pronunciation using PingYing. Registration required
Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:00 AM
Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Join a new play group meeting at the library for StoryPlay! Meet new friends and socialize with other adults while children play with interactive and educational toys. A librarian will share a story and song during playtime. Ages birth - 5 with a caregiver.
Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room
Come and play at the library! Meet new friends and socialize with other adults while children play with interactive and educational toys. A librarian will share a story and song at the beginning of playtime. Ages birth - 5 with caregiver.Saturdays at 10 AM from Jan.21 - Feb. 25. Registration not required.
Discover the wonder of magic with nationally renowned magician and illusionist, Rick Smith, Jr. He has appeared on Ripley's Believe It or Not, the Ellen Degeneres Show, America's Got Talent and holds a Guinness Book World Record. Don't miss this amazing magic show at your local library! All ages welcome, but children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, beginning January 2nd.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Storytime Room
Join us for a sensory story time, designed for children with different needs, including those with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD, and other special needs or challenges.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch: Meeting Room
Ages 8-10: Explore the world of Lego Mindstorms, and find out how to teach our robots new tricks. Program a robot to master its first steps, test it out, then watch it go. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration beings Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 11:15 AM
Registration Starts: Saturday, November 26, 2011 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: conference room
This 8-week class for adults will focus on Chinese characters, basic dialogue, and pronunciation using PingYing. Students will also gain an understanding of Chinese writing, including the difference between alphabets and characters. This program will serve as a springboard for those wishing to further study Chinese. Co-sponsored by the Chinese Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association. Class runs from Jan 7-Feb 25. Registration begins on Nov 26.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 26, 2011 9:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: meeting room
Interested in sustainable living? This program is hands on and will teach the basics of making home-made cleaning supplies.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Michael Jackson Experience
Ages 11-18Come to the library to hang out and play the Michael Jackson Experience video game. Show us your dance moves and see who can rock the best!
*Please Register
Berea Branch: Meeting Room
Eleanor Brown is the author of The Weird Sisters, a New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and national Indie best seller. The Andreas sisters –Bean, Cordy and Rose – find themselves under one roof again when they return to their hometown to help care for the ailing mother. Over the course of the summer, the sisters’ buried secrets begin to surface and their true reasons for coming home are revealed. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ages 11-13: Explore the world of Lego Mindstorms, and find out how to teach our robots new tricks. Program a robot to master new challenges, test it out, then watch it go. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration beings Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM.
Brook Park Branch: Meeting Room
Meet legendary Cleveland TV personality and pioneering meteorologist Dick Goddard as he celebrates a remarkable 50 years on television. His new book, Six Inches of Partly Cloudy, will be available for purchase and signing.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
Enjoy traditional Irish tunes with Turn the Corner on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fairview Park Branch Library. Registration required.
Are you a fan of that pigeon who wants to drive the bus? Love Piggie and Elephant? Think a naked mole rat getting dressed is pretty funny? You're invited to learn a little bit about the author Mo Willems, hear some hilarious stories and do some hands-on activities and crafts.
Saturday, February 25th / 2:00 PM / Families
Registration begins on Monday January 2nd, 2012
Registration Starts: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with a concert presented by The Ecumenical Disciples Choir who will share the history of African American gospel music and spirituals.
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting Room
Discover the wonder of magic with nationally renowned magician and illusionist, Rick Smith, Jr. He has appeared on Ripley’s Believe it or not, The Ellen Degeneres Show, America's Got Talent and holds a Guinness Book World Record. Don't miss this amazing magic show at your local library! All ages welcome! Registration requested.
Registration will begin on November 15th at 9 a.m.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: large meeting
Join us for a trunk full of fun as we explore our trumpeting friends, the elephants, through stories, activities and a craft. An enjoyable time for ages 3-8 yrs.with their caregivers. Registration is required and begins on December 1st at 9:00 AM.
Sunday, February 26, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bob Hodder of We Made History--Living Presidential Historians will re-enact President Theodore Roosevelt. Take a look back on Roosevelt's life and accomplishments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fairview Park Branch Library. Registration required.
Registration Starts: Monday, December 05, 2011
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting Room
Monday, February 27, 2012
Orange Branch
Orange Inclusive Preschool Visits the Orange Library for stories, music and fingerplays!
Monday, February 27, 2012 9:30 AM
North Olmsted Branch: Storytime Room
Little ones from birth through age 3 and their caregivers will enjoy this active storytime filled with bouncy rhymes, fingerplays, songs and stories. No registration required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Independence Branch: Conference Room
Do you need to prepare for upcoming job interviews? Come in and join other job seekers as they practice interview questions, learn verbal and non-verbal cues. Bring your resume. Discuss concerns regarding the interview process and learn from interviewing “mistakes” in a supportive setting. A career counselor from the CCPL Career Center will facilitate. Call the Career Center at 216-475-2225 to register. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.
Monday, February 27, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: storyroom
BABY & ME
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers Mondays at 10:00 AM.
Monday, February 27, 2012 10:00 AM
3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs and finger plays. Mondays at 10:00 AM. Registration not required. Older and younger children are welcome.
Monday, February 27, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Monday, February 27, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Caregivers & their little ones from 19-35 months
Share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.
Garfield Heights Branch: Story Space
Children ages birth to 35 months and their caregivers are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun.
Monday, February 27, 2012 10 AM
Caregivers and their little ones aged 19 – 35 monthsJoin us for a program of rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays.Drop in - no registration required
Mondays at 10:00 AM
A program of songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Storytimes are on Mondays at 10:00 AM from January 2 through February 27.
Monday, February 27, 2012 10:30 AM
Monday, February 27, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Boogie Woogie Books is a lively, all-music, all-movement storytime for children ages 2 1/2 through 6 and their families.
Monday, February 27, 2012 11:00 AM
North Royalton Branch: event held at North Royalton Senior Center
Spend a morning at the North Royalton Senior Center with your local librarian and make some new friends while browsing over a selection of popular books, movies and music. Learn about the latest best sellers, discover information about upcoming events and make requests for the following month. Visits occur the final Monday of every month. The North Royalton Senior Center is located at 13500 Ridge Road.
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Mondays each week beginning January 2nd. Registration is not required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3, 4 & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver. No registration required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:00 AM
Sign up for a free Gmail account that can be checked from any Internet computer. Gmail is Google's email service, and offers spam filters, ways to organize your messages, and more. Registration required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 1:30 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Childrens Storytime Room
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. No registration required.
Mondays at 1:30 PM
A program of songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in kindergarten.
Monday, February 27, 2012 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
Join us for our afternoon adult book discussion. Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome! Click on program name for more details.
Monday, February 27, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
After school Wii Play Mondays!
Monday 2/27 @ 4 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B
Stories from "Around the World" for boys and girls in grades 1-4. Registration is requested, and begins December 1, 2011! Program runs Mondays at 4:00 p.m. from February 6 through February 27.
Monday, February 27, 2012 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:00 AM
TEENs and TWEENs get your game on earlier in the week! Students in grades 4-12 can join us each Monday afternoon for a different Wii or PS2 game. Registration requested.
Mondays at 4PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.No registration.
Monday, February 27, 2012 4:15 PM
Solon Branch: Story/craft Room
Join us as we explore origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. Create some cute animals to take home! For ages 7 and up. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Monday, February 27, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
A program of books, stories, games, songs, and special surprises for grades K – 2nd. No registration required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Got Game? Do you want to create? Join us for Club Tech and gain new skills by exploring FREE software available on-line that you can use to make movies, music, games, websites and lots more! Students entering 2-6th grade will learn software and gain 21st century skills that will build their confidence with technology. Space is limited. Separate registration requested for each program.
Monday, February 27, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration: Monday, August 22, 2011 9:00 AM through Monday, February 27, 2012 5:00 PM
Students in grades 3-5 are invited to discuss great books and eat tasty cookies. Each month will be a different book! Books and food permission forms will be available for pick up and signing at the children's desk beginning one month prior to the program. Registration is required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
English as a Second Language class for beginners and intermediate learners meet every Monday evening at the Orange Branch Library. Class is provided by the Polaris Career Center with instructor, Raisa Maimin. For more information call 440-891-7647.
Monday, February 27, 2012 6:30 PM
Southeast Branch: Activity Room
A 25- minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 - 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Click on program title for more information.
Monday, February 27, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
A monthly coupon swap club. Bring your unwanted coupons and swap with other coupon clippers. Click on program name for more details.
Mondays @ 6:30 PM, 1/2-4/23
A program of rhymes, songs and stories for 0-35 month olds and their families. Programs run on Mondays from 6:30-6:50 PM, January 2-April 23. Registration is not required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Children's Room
Cuddle up for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children age birth to 5 years and their caregivers! Children are welcome to come in pajamas. No registration required - just drop in and join us!
Monday, February 27, 2012 6:45 PM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Mondays each week beginning January 2nd. Registration is not required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:20 PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregiver. No registration required.
Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 21, 2011 9:00 AM
Guys is grades 4-6 with a male adult (dad, uncle, grandpa, etc.) are invited to join us for a book discussion and fun activity led by a guy from the library staff. NO GIRLS ALLOWED! Please see a staff member for a complete list of dates, to find out what books we'll be reading, and to check out a copy of the current title.
Registration required. Registration will begin November 21, 2011.
Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM
Bay Village Branch: meeting room
Girls in 5th through 7th grade are invited to bring an adult female friend for some fun. We will discuss a great book, share a snack and do related activities. Copies of the books are available one month before the discussion. Registration is required.
Children ages 2 through 6 years old and caregiver are invited to share a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books. No registration - just drop in!
Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Books Before Bedtime
Ages Birth- 3rd grade.
Bring the whole family for an evening of stories and fun.
Monday, February 27, 2012 7 PM
Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Brooklyn Branch
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level
Are you looking for ways to save money? Looking for a local coupon club to participate in? Join us for our coupon swap club and share your passion for saving with other likeminded shoppers. Bring your scissors, and your stockpile of manufacturer coupons to share.
Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Caregivers and their children are 2-6 are invited to join us for interactive stories, songs, and fun for all Mondays, January 2nd through February 27th at 7:00 PM.
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:00 AM
Berea Branch: meeting room
Define your values, purpose and goals in order to achieve what you need to accomplish in the time you have in a given day.
Monday, February 27th from 7:00-7:20 p.m.
Children birth to age 3 and their caregivers are invited to come to the library for a fun evening of stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Drop in! No registration required.
North Royalton Branch: Storytime Room
Join us for service projects and fun! For students in fourth grade and up. Registration requested.
Monday, February 27, 2012 7:30 PM
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Follow Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley, through the fast and furious years of a seemingly charmed marriage, living the expatriate lifestyle in 1920s Paris, to its inevitable demise.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:30 AM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Tuesdays each week beginning January 3rd. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:00 AM through Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center
LinkedIn beginners, join us to talk about getting started with this professional networking website in your job search. We'll talk about setting up your profile, finding connections, joining groups and more. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books to get little ones up and moving! For children ages 18 months - 5 years old and their caregivers. Preschools and daycares are also welcome. No registration necessary, just come and join in the fun!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM
Join us for stories, songs and finger plays for Toddlers, 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Tuesdays, 10:00.
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages 19-35 months and their caregivers.
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
A storytime for ages birth - 5 years and a caregiver. Click on program name for details.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10 AM
Caregivers and their babies from Birth – 18 monthsJoin us for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.Drop in - no registration required
Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room
A weekly program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Storytimes are presented from January 3 - February 28.
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for stories, toys, coffee and conversation.Tales 4 Tots 10:00 a.m. (geared for babies to toddlers but preschoolers welcome!)Stay ‘n Play 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee and chat while your little ones play with our toys.Primetime Storytime 11:30 a.m. (geared for preschoolers but babies & toddlers welcome!)
Parma-Ridge Branch: Storytime
Toddler Time
Ages 19-36 months with cargiver.
Join us for a program of rhymes, songs,fingerplays, and books.
Tuesdays/ 10:00 AM
Caregivers and their babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Registration is not required.
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. No registration - just drop in!
Tuesdays at 10AM
Registration Starts: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Learn how to use Internet Explorer, perform a basic Google search, and save your favorite Websites. PREREQUISITE: familiarity with computers or a Computer Essentials course
Tuesday, February 28th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.
Babies from birth to 17 months and their caregivers are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, and books. Drop in! No registration required.
Tuesday 2/28 @ 10 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth through 18 months and their caregivers. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!Program runs Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. from January 3 through Feb. 28.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Caregivers and their children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for interactive stories, songs, and fun for preschoolers and their families on Tuesdays, January 3rd through February 28th at 10:30 AM. Drop in!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:30 AM
Solon Branch: Solon Senior Center
Tuesdays, weekly at 10:30 from 1/3/2012 through 4/24/2012
Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to our weekly program of rhymes, songs fingerplays, and stories. No need to register, just join us!
Children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Tuesdays, January 3rd through February 28th / 10:30 AM
Richmond Branch
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten. No registration is required
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Warrensville Branch
Join us for a series of book-based community conversations focusing on education, parenting and families, and urban renewal. The second book featured will be The Other Wes Moore. Check out a copy of the book, join the conversation on Feb. 28th at the Warrensville Civic Center and get ready to make a difference in your community.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:00 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.
Tuesday 2/28 @ 11 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!Program runs Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. from January 3 through Feb. 28.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tuesdays at 1PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.No registration.
Tuesdays / 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten.
Join in a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Teens in grades 6-12 can drop in on Tuesdays for a surprise activity, which may include crafts, games, and more.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 3:30 PM
Grades 6-12. Teens drop-in for weekly fun and activities.
Tuesdays 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Tuesday, 2/28 at 3:45 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 14, 2011 9:00 AM
Independence Branch: Large Meeting Room
A story/craft program for children in grades K-3. Great for homeschoolers as well!Musical Mayhem - enjoy a few melodious stories and one rockin' craft!
Registration is required and begins at 9:00 AM, Monday, November 14.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft Room
Grades K - 2 Registration required
Join us for read-along books, educational games, songs and crafts.
Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:00 AM
Calling all 1st - 8th graders! Want to learn how to play chess? Want to learn how to play a bit better? Click on program title for more information
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Do you need help learning to speak English? The Adult Basic Literacy Education Department of Polaris Career Center offers free ESOL classes to anyone interested in learning to speak English. Click program name for more information.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:30 PM
Children and their families are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun. Families are invited to stay after storytime for playtime featuring toys from the Toy Library. Storytime: 6:30 - 7:10 Playtime: 7:10 - 7:30. No registration required.
Caregivers and their little ones from birth through 18 months are invited to our weekly program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. No need to register, just join us!
Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM
Storytime for families with children ages birth - 5 years and a sibling.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for a series of book-based community conversations focusing on education, parenting and families, and urban renewal. The second book featured will be The Other Wes Moore. Check out a copy of the book, join the conversation on Feb. 28th and get ready to make a difference in your community.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM
A program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from 30 months to five years. Fun for the whole family!
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Tuesdays each week beginning January 3rd. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 2-4 year olds. Come in your PJs! Siblings are welcome. Tuesdays at 7:00 PM from January 3 through February 28.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Ages birth - 5 yrs. old with caregiver
Join us for a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:00 AM
A representative from Tech Wise will be here to present this workshop on Digital Cameras. Click on program name to register and for more details. Registration begins on Wednesday, December 28th at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room
Join us to explore all genres of African-American writing. We will read African American classics, historical fiction, science fiction, mysteries, autobiographies, nonfiction, fiction and urban fiction. All are welcome. Tuesdays @ 7:00 PMThe book club meets the last Tuesday of the month.
Noelle Akin of Petitti Garden Center will present the new plant varieties and colors for your garden this spring. Sponsored by The Friends of the Fairview Park Branch Library. Registration required.
Middleburg Heights Branch: meeting room
Join Paul Goebbel as he traces slavery from its beginnings in the Western Hemisphere to the Civil War.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Students in grades 4-7 will record an audio soundtrack, act out puppet scripts and be role models for younger students by performing puppet shows for little ones at our Black History Month Celebration. Parent/Guardian must register student in person.
Tuesdays 2/28-2/28 @ 7 PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration is necessary! Come and join us! Program runs Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. from January 3 through Feb. 28.
Interested in sustainable living? This program is hands-on and will teach the basics of making homemade cleaning supplies.
Click on the program name to register and for more details.
Administrative Office Building Branch
March's book is Resurredtion by Toibin. Please register.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:30 PM
Join us to talk about teen books while enjoying refreshments. Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 during library hours
For all ages.
Celebrate Leap Day throughout the day by trying our Backward Scavenger Hunt, Famous People with Leap Day Birthdays contest, and a craft. If you were born on this day, you win a prize! No registration is necessary. Click on program name for details.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:30 AM
A weekly program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Storytimes are presented from January 4 - February 29.
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Wednesdays each week beginning January 4th. Registration is not required.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Storytime for children ages birth - 30 months and an adult caregiver.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun with a focus on skills needed for Kindergarten.
Children 19 months through 2 years and their caregivers are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Wednesdays, January 4th through February 29th / 10:00 AM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10 AM
Parents (or caregivers) and their babies and toddlers (birth to 35 months old) may join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books. Come join us! No registration required!
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. No registration - just drop in!
Wednesdays @ 10 AM, 1/4-4/25
A program of rhymes, songs and stories for 0-35 month olds and their families. Programs run on Wednesdays from 10:00-10:20 AM, January 4-April 25. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime/ Ages 3-5
Join us for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. Wednesday /10:00 AM
Wednesday, February 29th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.
Children 18-35 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for a program of rhymes, songs, and stories. Drop in! No registration required.
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for all ages with a caregiver. No registration-just drop in!
A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 months - 5 year olds and their caregivers.
Wednesdays at 10AM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:30 AM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:45 AM
Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room
Parents and children ages 3 to 5 may join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No registration required!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:00 AM
Wednesdays, January 4th through February 29th / 11:00 AM
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, weekly, from 1/4/2012 through 4/25/2012
Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM, 1/4-4/25
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds. Programs run on Wednesdays from 11:00-11:30, January 4 - April 25.
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Wednesdays each week beginning January 4th. Registration is not required.
Wednesday 2/29 @ 11 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!Program runs Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. from January 4 through February 29.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:30 PM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Ages 3 - 5 with caregiver
Join us for a program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:00 PM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Video games, computer fun, art activities and more, books as you’ve never seen them before: This isn’t your little sister’s storytime. Students in grades 4-7 can join us on Wednesday, January 11th through February 29th at 3:45 PM. Registration requested.
Wednesday 2/29 @ 4 PM
Children in grades K-4 are invited to hop on over to the Parma Heights library to celebrate Leap Day 2012. We will learn about this special day that occurs only once every four years, hear stories that jump, and participate in lots of leaping activities. Registration is requested.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:30 PM
A 25-minute pogram of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for Birth - 35 month olds and their caregivers. Click on program title for more information.
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM, from 1/4/12 thru 2/29/12
Olmsted Falls Branch
Join us for a short tale or two and make a simple craft. For ages 3 through 7 and caregivers. This 30-minute program meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM, January 4 through February29. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Maple Heights Branch
Do you knit or crochet or have you always wanted to learn how? Would you like to participate in charitable projects and connect with members of the community?
Join us with your current project or new knitters/crocheters bring worsted weight yarn and size US7,8 9 or 10 needles or size F, G, H or I crochet hook. Children accompanied by adult welcome
Weekly on Wednesday nights
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:45 PM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Wednesdays each week beginning January 4th. Registration is not required.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
A program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for all ages with a parent/caregiver. No registration required.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM
Wednesdays, January 4th through February 29th / 7:00 PM
A family storytime for ages 2 to 6 with a caregiver. There will be stories, songs, and fun for everyone. Registration is not required.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Kim Harrison is New York Times bestselling author of the Hollows series, which details the misadventures of Rachel Morgan, a witch who works as a private investigator in Cincinnati. The latest in the series, A Perfect Blood, will be released in February. Click on program name to register and for more details.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Monday, January 30, 2012 9:00 AM through Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Meeting Rooms A&B
Great Lakes Theater in partnership with Fairview Park Branch invites you to a FREE WORLD PREMIERE one-act mystery! Agatha Christie's first mystery is brought to life in this free, 60-minute touring play!
Join us for a very special discussion of the book Slavery by Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon which challenges one of Americans' most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with the Emancipation Proclamation. Cuyahoga County Public Library presents this program in conjuction with WVIZ/PBS, Karamu House and Key Bank. Registration is required.
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