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Teen Cupcake Decorating Workshop: Gr. 5-12, 4:00-5:00 PM

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

Winter Baby and Me

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

Winter Baby and Me

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

Winter Baby & Me

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.

Winter Toddler Storytime 9:30 AM Thursdays

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.

 

Baby & Me Thursdays 10:00 AM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Strongsville Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregiver. No registration required.

 

Winter Preschool Storytime 10:00 AM

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.

Winter Thursday Morning Movers

Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

A storytime for children ages 1 - 3 years and a caregiver.

Thursday Morning Readers

Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM

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!

10:00 AM Winter Preschool Storytime

Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Brecksville Branch

A program of songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in kindergarten.

Preschool Storytime Thursdays 10 AM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 10 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Ages 3 – 5 who have not attended Kindergarten and their caregivers
Join us for a program of rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays.
Drop in - no registration required

Toddler Storytime Thursday 10:00 AM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  Registration is not required.

Winter/Spring Preschool Story Time Thursdays 10 AM

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.

Winter Preschool Storytime 10:00 AM Thursday

Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:00 AM

Berea Branch

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  No registration - just drop in!

Family Storytime

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.

Excel 2007 Essentials

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.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

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.

"Book" Park Cafe

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.

Winter Baby & Me/Toddler

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!

Winter Toddler Storytime 10:30 AM

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!

Adult Morning Book Discussion - Paris Wife by Paula McLain

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.

Winter Play, Learn & Grow

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.
 

Thursday 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime

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!

Munchkin Storytime 11:00 AM

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.

 

Winter Preschool Storytime 11:00 AM Thursday

Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:00 AM

Berea Branch

Ryhmes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  No registration - just drop in!

Winter/Spring Toddler Story Times Thursday 11 AM

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.

Registration is not required.

Preschool Storytime Thursday 11:00 AM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:00 AM

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.

Winter Sign-Me-A-Story

Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch

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.

Winter Toddler Storytime Thursday

Thursdays at 11AM

Beachwood Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
No registration.

Winter Baby & Me 11:30 AM Thursdays

Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:30 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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.

Toddler Storytimes Thursdays 11:30 AM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Strongsville Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.   No registration required.

Tables in Excel

Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 23, 2012

Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room

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.

Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Group

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 Preschool Story Time 1:30 PM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:30 PM

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

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!

Teen Pop Culture Club

Thursday, February 23, 2012 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

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.

Junior Engineering Club

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.

"Quilt that Teens Built" 3:30 PM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:00 AM

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.

 

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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.

Write It Out

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.

Winter Family Storytime

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.

Robotix 2.0

Thursday, February 23, 2012 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:00 AM

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

Learn to Play Chess

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:00 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

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.

Robotix Block 2.0

Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Orange Branch: meeting room

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.

Marketing on a Shoestring

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.

Cyberbullying: The New Phenomenon

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

Toddler Storytimes Thursdays 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM

Strongsville Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.   No registration required.

Glitz and Glamour in the White House

Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 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.

Goodnight Books Thursdays 7 PM

Thursday, February 23, 2012 7 PM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Join us for a program of stories, songs and activities for the whole family.
Drop in - no registration required

Tech Thursdays 7:15 PM

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?

Middle School Mother/Daughter Book Discussion

Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:30 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

 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.

Internet Job Search

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.

Winter Friday Fun

Fridays at 10:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

Storytime for children ages birth - 5 years and an adult caregiver.

Toddler Storytime Friday 10 AM

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!

Brook Park Memorial Elementary Second Grade Library Visits

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.

Acting for Film Workshop

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

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

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.

SAT Workshops for the Verbal section

Saturday, February 25, 2012 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Orange Branch: meeting room

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.

Strongsville Kiwanis Read Around the World

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.

Beginning Chinese for Children 10:00 AM

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

StoryPlay!

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.

Winter Early Childhood Saturday 10 AM Playgroup

Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:00 AM

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.

The Magic of Rick Smith, Jr!

Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: 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, but children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration required, beginning January 2nd.

Sensory Storytime 10:30 AM

Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:00 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.

Robotix Block 2.0

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. 

Beginning Chinese for Adults

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.

Homemade Organic Cleaning Supplies

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. 

Click on program name to register and for more details.

Michael Jackson Experience

Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Garfield Heights Branch

Michael Jackson Experience

Ages 11-18
Come 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

Meet Author Eleanor Brown

Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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.

Robotix Block 3.0

Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: Meeting Room

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.

Author and Legendary Meteorologist Dick Goddard

Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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.

Irish Music with Turn the Corner

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.

Mo Willems' World: Piggie, Elephant, Pigeon and More! 2:00 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room

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

 

Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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.

The Magic of Rick Smith Jr.

Saturday, February 25, 2012 2:00 PM

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.

An Enormous Adventure

Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:00 AM

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.

Theodore Roosevelt

Sunday, February 26, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room

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.

Free Yoga Classes

Sunday, February 26, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, December 05, 2011

Brooklyn Branch: Meeting Room

Orange Inclusive Preschool Visits Orange Library

Monday, February 27, 2012

Orange Branch

 

Orange Inclusive Preschool Visits the Orange Library for stories, music and fingerplays!

Tales for Tots - Monday 9:30 a.m.

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 Morning Mock Interviews

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.

Winter Baby & Me Storytime

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.

Winter Preschool Storytime

Monday, February 27, 2012 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

 

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.

Toddler Storytimes Mondays 10:00 AM

Monday, February 27, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Strongsville Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.   No registration required.

Winter Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 27, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch

Caregivers & their little ones from 19-35 months

Share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.

Morning Movers 10:00 AM

Monday, February 27, 2012 10:00 AM

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.

No registration required.

Toddler Storytime Mondays 10 AM

Monday, February 27, 2012 10 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Caregivers and their little ones aged 19 – 35 months
Join us for a program of rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays.
Drop in - no registration required

10:00 AM Winter Baby & Me Storytime

Mondays at 10:00 AM

Brecksville Branch

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 Preschool Story Time 10:30 a.m.

Monday, February 27, 2012 10:30 AM

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

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!

Boogie Woogie Books 10:30 AM

Monday, February 27, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Storytime Room

Boogie Woogie Books is a lively, all-music, all-movement storytime for children ages 2 1/2 through 6 and their families.

Book Drop In...

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.

Winter Preschool Storytime 11 AM Mondays

Monday, February 27, 2012 11:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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.

Preschool Storytimes Mondays 11:30 AM

Monday, February 27, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

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.

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Monday, February 27, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch

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.

Preschool Storytime Monday 1:30 PM

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. 

Monday Preschool Story Time 1:30 PM

Monday, February 27, 2012 1:30 PM

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

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!

1:30 PM Winter Preschool Storytime

Mondays at 1:30 PM

Brecksville Branch

A program of songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in kindergarten.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion

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. 

Wii Play Mondays

Monday, February 27, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

After school Wii Play Mondays!

Winter Kids Club

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.

G2P Wii Mondays 4:00 PM

Monday, February 27, 2012 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic

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.

 

Winter Baby and Me Mondays

Mondays at 4PM

Beachwood Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
No registration.

Easy Origami

Monday, February 27, 2012 4:15 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 02, 2012 9:00 AM

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.

School Age Fun Mondays 4:30 PM

Monday, February 27, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Strongsville Branch

A program of books, stories, games, songs, and special surprises for grades K – 2nd.   No registration required.

Club Tech

Monday, February 27, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:00 AM

Warrensville Branch: Small Meeting Room

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.

Cookies & Books

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

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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.

ESOL Class

Monday, February 27, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Orange Branch

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. 

6:30 PM - Family Storytime

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.

Strongsville Saves Coupon Club

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.

Winter/Spring Snuggle Bugs Monday 6:30 PM (Children)

Mondays @ 6:30 PM, 1/2-4/23

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

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.

Snuggle Bug Family Storytime

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!

Winter Baby & Me 6:45 PM Mondays

Monday, February 27, 2012 6:45 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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.

Baby & Me Mondays 7:00 PM

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:20 PM

Strongsville Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregiver. No registration required.

Guys & Books: Jimmy Coates: Assassin? 7:00 PM

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, November 21, 2011 9:00 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

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.

Girls in Bay

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.

 

Winter Family Storytime

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM

Berea Branch

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!

Books Before Bedtime/ Winter

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Parma-Ridge Branch: storyroom

 

Books Before Bedtime

Ages Birth- 3rd grade.

Bring the whole family for an evening of stories and fun.

Preschool Storytime Mondays 7 PM

Monday, February 27, 2012 7 PM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Ages 3 – 5 who have not attended Kindergarten and their caregivers
Join us for a program of rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays.
Drop in - no registration required

Caricature 101

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brooklyn Branch

Fairview Park Saves Coupon Club

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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.

Winter Family Storytime 7:00 PM

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Storytime Room

 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.

Time Management

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 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.

Click on program name to register and for more details.

Snugglebug Storytime (Birth-3 Years)

Monday, February 27th from 7:00-7:20 p.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

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.

Student Friends - Service

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Storytime Room

Join us for service projects and fun!  For students in fourth grade and up. Registration requested.

Book Discussion

Monday, February 27, 2012 7:30 PM

Solon Branch: meeting room

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.

Winter Toddler Storytime 9:30 AM Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 28, 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. Tuesdays each week beginning January 3rd. Registration is not required.

 

LinkedIn 101 for Job Seekers

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.

Baby & Me Tuesdays 10:00 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Strongsville Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregiver. No registration required.

Morning Movers Storytime

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Warrensville Branch: Children's Room

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!

Winter Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

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.

Toddler Storytime Tuesday 10 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Storytime Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages 19-35 months and their caregivers.

Come and join us!  No registration required!

Winter Stories and More

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

A storytime for ages birth - 5 years and a caregiver. Click on program name for details.

Baby & Me Storytime Tuesdays 10 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Caregivers and their babies from Birth – 18 months
Join us for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Drop in - no registration required

10:00 AM Winter Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM

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.

Winter Storytime Cafe

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM

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!)

Winter Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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

 

Baby & Me Tuesday 10:00 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Caregivers and their babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.  Registration is not required.

Winter Baby and Me

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM

Berea Branch

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  No registration - just drop in!

Winter Baby and Me Tuesdays

Tuesdays at 10AM

Beachwood Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
No registration.

Internet Essentials

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, January 28, 2012

Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level

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

Baby & Me (Birth-17 Months)

Tuesday, February 28th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

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.

Winter Baby & Me

Tuesday 2/28 @ 10 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 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.

Winter Preschool Storytime 10:30 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

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!

Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:30 AM

Solon Branch: Solon Senior Center

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 10:30 AM Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays, weekly at 10:30 from 1/3/2012 through 4/24/2012

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!

Winter Baby & Me 10:30 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 10:30 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room

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

No registration required.

Preschool Storytime Winter

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 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

Community Conversation: Building Our Community

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.

Preschool Storytime Tuesday 11 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Storytime Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.

Come and join us!  No registration required!

Winter Toddler Storytime 11 AM Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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.

 

11:00 AM Winter Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:00 AM

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.

Preschool Storytime Tuesday 11:00 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Caregivers and children ages 3-5 are invited to share in a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.  Registration is not required.

Winter Toddler Storytime

Tuesday 2/28 @ 11 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

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.

Preschool Storytimes Tuesdays 11:30 AM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

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.

Email With Gmail

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, January 28, 2012

Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level

 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.

Winter Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays at 1PM

Beachwood Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.
No registration.

Winter Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays / 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten.

Join in a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.

Just For Teens Tuesday Surprise

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Teens in grades 6-12 can drop in on Tuesdays for a surprise activity, which may include crafts, games, and more.

Teen Tuesdays 3:30 PM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 3:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic

Grades 6-12. Teens drop-in for weekly fun and activities.

Tuesdays 3:30 PM-4:30 PM

Crafty Capers 3:45 PM (School Age)

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.

Read-Along Gang

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft Room

Grades K - 2                                       Registration required

Join us for read-along books, educational games, songs and crafts.

Winter Family Storytime

Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Ages birth through 5 with an adult caregiver

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

5:00 PM Learn to Play Chess

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 5:00 PM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:00 AM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

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

Learn to Speak English - ESOL

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Strongsville Branch: Conference Room

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.

Family Storytime 6:30 PM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:30 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Space

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.

Tuesday Baby & Me Story Time 6:30 PM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:30 PM

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

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!

Winter Twilight Tales

Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

Storytime for families with children ages birth - 5 years and a sibling.

Community Conversation: Building Our Community

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Warrensville Branch: Large Meeting Room

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.

Family Storytime Tuesday 7 PM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM

North Royalton Branch

A program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from 30 months to five years.  Fun for the whole family!

Winter Preschool Storytime 7 PM Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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.

7:00 PM Winter Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Brecksville Branch

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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft Room

Ages birth - 5 yrs. old with caregiver

Join us for a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.

Digital Camera Workshop

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

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.

African American Authors' Book Club

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 PM
The book club meets the last Tuesday of the month. 

New Plants for 2012--Petitti Garden Center

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room

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.

Underground Railroad

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: meeting room

Join Paul Goebbel as he traces slavery from its beginnings in the Western Hemisphere to the Civil War.

Click on program name to register and for more details.

Puppet Funshop 7:00 PM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

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.

Winter Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays 2/28-2/28 @ 7 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 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.

Homemade Organic Cleaning Supplies

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

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. 

Book Discussion - Toibin

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM

Administrative Office Building Branch

March's book is Resurredtion by Toibin.  Please register.

High School Mother/Daughter Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:30 PM

Solon Branch: meeting room

Join us to talk about teen books while enjoying refreshments.  Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion

Leapin' Leap Day!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 during library hours

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

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.

9:30 AM Winter Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:30 AM

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 4 - February 29.

Winter Baby & Me 9:30 AM Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:30 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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. 

Tales for Tots

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 9:30 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting 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.Baby and Me Wednesday 10 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

North Royalton Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Come and join us! No registration required!

Winter Snuggle Bugs

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

Storytime for children ages birth - 30 months and an adult caregiver.

Preschool Storytimes Wednesdays 10:00 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Strongsville Branch

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.

Preschool Storytime 10:00 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Space

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.

No registration required.

 

Winter Toddler Storytime 10:00 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room

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

No registration required.

Toddler Storytime Wednesdays 10 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Caregivers and their little ones aged 19 – 35 months
Join us for a program of rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays.
Drop in - no registration required

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

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!

Wednesday Baby & Me Story Time 10:00 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

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!

Winter Toddler Storytime 10:00 AM Wednesday

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

Berea Branch

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  No registration - just drop in!

Winter/Spring Snuggle Bugs Wednesday 10 AM (Children)

Wednesdays @ 10 AM, 1/4-4/25

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

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 Winter

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Parma-Ridge Branch: storyroom

Preschool Storytime/ Ages 3-5

Join us for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. Wednesday /10:00 AM

Baby & Me Wednesday 10:00 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Caregivers and their babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.  Registration is not required.

Toddler Storytime (18-35 Months)

Wednesday, February 29th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

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.

Winter Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

Gates Mills Branch: Meeting room

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for all ages with a caregiver.  No registration-just drop in!

10:00 AM - Story Station

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:00 AM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 months - 5 year olds and their caregivers.

Winter Toddler Storytime Wednesday

Wednesdays at 10AM

Beachwood Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
No registration.

10:30 AM Winter Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:30 AM

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 4 - February 29.

 

Preschool Storytime

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! 

Winter Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:00 AM

Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room

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 / 11:00 AM

No registration required.

Wednesday 11:00 AM Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, weekly, from 1/4/2012 through 4/25/2012

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!

Toddler Storytime Wednesday 11:00 AM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  Registration is not required.

Winter/Spring Preschool Story Time Wednesdays 11 AM

Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM, 1/4-4/25

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

 

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.

Registration is not required.

Winter Preschool Storytime 11 AM Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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.

Winter Preschool Storytime Wednesday

Wednesday 2/29 @ 11 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:30 PM

North Olmsted Branch: Storytime Room

Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages birth through 8 years old and their caregivers.  No registration required.

Preschool Storytime Wednesday 1:30 PM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Caregivers and children ages 3-5 are invited to share in a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.  Registration is not required.

Preschool Storytime 1:30 PM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft Room

Ages 3 - 5 with caregiver

Join us for a program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime Wednesday 2 PM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Storytime Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.

Come and join us! No registration required!

Tween Time 3:45

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

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.

Leap Day

Wednesday 2/29 @ 4 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

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.

6:30 PM - Twilight Tots

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:30 PM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

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.

Winter Story & Craft

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM, from 1/4/12 thru 2/29/12

Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:00 AM

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.

Knit Crochet Nights

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:30 PM

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

Winter Toddler Storytime 6:45 PM Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:45 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Story Room

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.

Family Storytimes Wednesdays 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Strongsville Branch

A program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for all ages with a parent/caregiver. No registration required.

Winter Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM

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.

Wednesdays, January 4th through February 29th / 7:00 PM

No registration required.

Family Storytime Wednesday 7:00 PM

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

A family storytime for ages 2 to 6 with a caregiver. There will be stories, songs, and fun for everyone.  Registration is not required.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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.

Meet Author Kim Harrison

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

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.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

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!

Slavery by Another Name

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM

Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room

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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