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Friday, September 03, 2010 9:30 AM
Brooklyn Branch
Ongoing Friday morning book discussion that meets the 1st Friday of each month. This month we will be discussing Girls in Trucks by Katie Crouch.
Friday, September 03, 2010 10:30 AM
Registration Starts: Monday, August 16, 2010 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Preschoolers & their family and friends are invited to enjoy storytelling, music, and puppet shows. Child cares welcome! Registration required.
Friday, September 03, 2010 11:00 AM
North Royalton Branch: 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 programs and make requests for the following month. The Senior Center is located at 13500 Ridge Road.
Friday, September 03, 2010 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Relax after school and play some video games and board games too for fun.
Friday, September 3rd / 4-5 pm
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Visit the library and take flight! Join us with Naval Aviator and Commander of the Navy Warfare Development Command, Rear Admiral Wendi Carpenter, as we share flying stories, and then really soar with hands-on science activities in celebration of the annual Cleveland National Air Show! For children ages 3-9. Registration requested.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 9:00 AM through Saturday, November 20, 2010 5:30 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Get in the game this fall! Play the Touchdown for Reading online reading game. For grades 4 – 8, but students of all ages are invited to participate. Presented in partnership with the Cleveland Browns. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/touchdownforreading for details.
Program runs September 7th through Novemeber 20.
Registration Starts: Monday, August 23, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch
Get in the Game this Fall! Play the Touchdown for Reading online game.
Berea Branch
Get in the game and play Touchdown for Reading presented in partnership with the Cleveland Browns. Students Grades 4 - 8 are eligible for prizes as they earn "reading yards". (Other ages may play along.) Play Sept. 7, 2010 through Nov. 20, 2010.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, August 07, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, September 07, 2010 10:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room
Need to promote your garage sale or high school reunion? Learn how to make attractive flyers using this desktop publishing program. Prerequisite: Word Essentials or familiarity with Word. Participants must be able to highlight, cut/copy/paste and save a file. Registration required.
Registration: Saturday, August 07, 2010 through Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Maple Heights Branch: Technology Lab
For those already familiar with Word, this class will show how to add table and tabs to your repertoire. Previous experience with Microsoft Word is required. Registration is required.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 11:30 AM
Orange Branch
The Orange Library visits the University Hospitals-Highland - for Moms & Babies II for stories, songs and fingerplays!
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, August 07, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:00 PM
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will demonstrate how to use your Excel data to create charts and graphs. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is required. Registration is required and begins August 21. Register in person, online or by calling 440-473-0350 The start time for this program has changed - it now begins at 12:30 PM and ends at 2:00 PM
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center
In this advanced class, participants will learn how to use lists of information (ex. names and addresses) to quickly create letters, mailing labels, and certificates in Microsoft Word. Prerequisites: Word Essentials and Excel Essentials. Registration is required.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 3:00 PM
Mayfield Branch
Teens in grades 6-12 can drop in on Tuesdays for a surprise activity which may include crafts, games and more!
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting room
Back by popular demand during the school year! Come to the library and compete for fun or trade Pokemon with other Nintendo DS players and compete together tournament-style with the game "Pokemon Battle Revolution" for the Wii. Also, do you have the skills to beat our Pokemon Masters?
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:00 AM
Grades 4-7. Explore art, stories, hands-on computer and gaming activities, volunteer and leadership opportunities. Registration requested.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, August 01, 2010
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Do you enjoy writing? Join Kent State University writing instructor Stephanie Sesic for a two hour workshop on short story writing for grades 6-12. This crash course will provide simple guidelines to help you write better stories. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch: Story Room
Students in grades 3-5 are invited to discuss great books and eat tasty cookies. September's book is Clementine by Sara Pennypacker. Registration begins Tuesday, August 3 @ 9:00 AM.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beachwood Branch
Artist's Reception for Paris Lee painting exhibit on display during Library hoursSeptember 4 to September 29
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Please join us for an information session about the Garfield Heights Branch Homework Center, now entering its 5th year! Parents will also be able to register their children for the center at this time. No registration required to attend this information session.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Psychologist Kathleen Ashton, Ph.D., will discuss various sources of stress, as well as resilience and coping strategies. Find out what you can do to manage stress in your life. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Strongsville Branch
A book club for adults who love children's and teen literature.
September's book with be The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Click on program name for details.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 7:00 PM
Gudrun and Peter Seifert, authors of Hike for Your Life, will present a lively discussion on their 1300 mile hike the length of the Alps. Program encourages people of all ages, especially retirees to hike more. Books made available for purchase and signing sponsored by the Friends of the library. Registration requested.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, August 09, 2010 9:00 AM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room A
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Enjoy this high energy music and movement program for ages Birth through 5 years old with a caregiver. Siblings may also attend. Sponsored by First Chair Music Programs. Register beginning August 18.
Wednesday 11 AM 9/8
Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
Grades 1 - 6: Homeschoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend a program which combines American history and art. Registration required.Click on program name for details.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 11:00 AM
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Utilize Publisher templates to create professional looking certificates, newsletters and brochures. Learn how to manipulate graphics, large amounts of text and lists of names. Prerequisite: Publisher 2007 Essentials, Word Essentials, Word Mail Merge. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Small meeting room
The child of a scholarly alcoholic father and an eccentric artist mother discusses her family's nomadic upbringing.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 2:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch
Just as hair turns gray and skin sags with age, the eyes, too, undergo a metamorphosis as you grow older. Although many of these changes are part of normal aging, some set the stage for more serious eye problems. Nurse educator from the Cleveland Sight Center will discuss normal vision changes and the warning signs of eye diseases.
Olmsted Falls Branch: Jenkins Senior Center
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Meeting Room 4
Help the library serve teens better and have your say! Help us plan library events, earn volunteer hours, participate in community service projects and make new friends! Grades 6-12.
Meetings – September 8th, October 20th, & November 3rd at 3:30
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 3:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Now every month! Joins us for Wii open play of such favorites as Supersmash Brothers Brawl, Bloom Blox and more! Bring your Wii controllers, your mad skills and your fast thumbs! Registration not required, though appreciated.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Bring your best cards and play with other teens for fun and see if you can be a Yu-Gi-Oh champion!
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Grades 6-12. Come mingle with friends! Learn about opportunities to participate in activities, clubs, and how to register and win monthly prizes at the library. Win door prizes and have a bite to eat! Registration is required and limited.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Do you knit or crochet or would like to learn how? Join us Wednesday evenings.
Using Lego Mindstorms computer software, students will build, program, and control robots that respond to music and sound. Registration required. Open to students ages 12-16. Space is limited.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
It’s classic mystery month! Get out your magnifying glass and join our adult book discussion group as it prepares to collect clues to find the murderer as it talks about Grand Dame Agatha Christie classic whodunit, And Then There Were None.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 7:00 PM
Parma-South Branch
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Story room
Connecting with your Canine Wednesday September 8th 7-8:30 PM
Learn to communicate with your dog. Registration required.
Brook Park Branch
UniquelyME! is a program designed to foster self-esteem in young girls.
They will be engaged in activites that will help them understand themselves and others, and build self-confidence. This session includes exercises about learning how to deal witih peer pressure, conquer negative self-image, develop healthy habits,and discover different relaxation techniques.
Grades 6-8
Click on program name to register.
Parma-Ridge Branch: storyroom
Come and listen to stories and rhymes about the planets and stars and then travel to our special exploration stations to learn more about Space.
Children ages 3-5 with caregiver/ Registration required. A food permission form should be completed by a parent.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Gates Mills Branch: meeting room
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of eight short stories by National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Proulx. "Ms. Proulx writes with all the brutal beauty of one of her Wyoming snowstorms" Michael Knight The Wall Street Journal
Thursday, September 09, 2010 10:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech Lab
Publisher 2007 Essentials Thursday September 9 10 AM-12 PM
Learn how to make an attractive flyer using this desktop publishing program. Prerequisite: Word Essentials or familiarity with Word. Participants must be able to highlight, cut/copy/paste, and save a a file. Registration required and begins August 9th . Register online, in person, or by calling 440-888-4300.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Children ages 3-5 with caregiver/ Registration required.
Come and listen to stories and rhymes about the planets and stars and them travel to our special stations to learn more about Space.
Thursday, September 9 at 10:00
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:00 AM
Gates Mills Branch: Meeting room
Come visit with Jim and his talking sheepdog, Ozzy, for sing-a-long songs and other fun. Jim and Company provides family-friendly entertainment the whole family will enjoy.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 1:00 PM
Publisher 2007 Next Steps Thursday September 9 1-3 PM
Utilize Publisher templates to create professional looking certificates, newsletters and brochures. Registration required.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, July 01, 2010 through Thursday, September 09, 2010
Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room
Spend a lot of time looking for misplaced items? Forgot why you went into a room? Have trouble thinking of a specific word? Cannot recall a person’s name? Lose your train of thought? Want to learn more effective memory strategies? Interested in developing a good brain workout? Join us for an interesting, inspirational and informative program. Register online or by calling the Parma Snow Branch at 216-661-4240.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 3:00 PM
Mayfield Branch: meeting room
Otaku or not, you'll have fun! Watch anime, discuss your favorite shows and books, and more. Grades 6-12.
Thursday, September 9th 3:15-4:30 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Storytime room
We’re looking for a few good 4-7 grade volunteers. Some of our programs help the library some are just FUN! Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Olmsted Falls Branch
Want to jam like a rock star? Join us after school to play Rock Band 2. No experience necessary. Light refreshments will be provided. Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration requested.
Thursday 9/9/2010 4:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:00 AM through Wednesday, September 08, 2010 5:30 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
Join Kent State University writing instructor, Stephanie Sesic, for a two hour workshop on poetry writing for grades 6-12. Just as poems are short but powerful, this brief workshop will strenghten your poetry writing skills.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting Room
We're looking for third through fifth grade volunteers. Some of our programs help the library and some are just for fun. Check with the Children's Librarians for more information and to register.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Upper Level Meeting Room
Local artist Ed Kagy, retired advertising executive and graphic designer, will be showing oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings; pastel and needlepoint artwork.
Meet the artist, admire his work and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception. Art will remain on view September 3rd through October 28th during library hours.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:30 PM
Great books and stories for kids age 2-8. Lots of silly songs and games to keep the whole family singing and playing along. Every Thursday night at 6:30 upstairs in Room 3
Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, July 09, 2010 10:30 AM
Orange Branch: meeting room
Elizabeth Strout, a New York Times best selling author creates an unforgettable character in Olive Kitteridge, a retired school teacher in the small coastal town of Crosby Maine. She ties together thirteen stories that explore her diverse roles in many lives, including her own stoic husband, a lounge singer haunted by a past love, and her own troubled son
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird at an artist reception featuring pieces that reflect the heart and ideas of this beloved classic book. Join us as we share community reflections and view an exclusive documentary featuring celebrity responses to Harper Lee's classic American novel.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Susan Weber will bring to life Rudy Raccoon. Join Rudy and learn about healthy habits.
Thursday, September 9 from 7-8:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Meeting room
For girls in grades 2-3.
Enjoy a special evening for girls in grades 2-3 with an adult female friend. We will discuss a good book, share a snack, and try a fun project. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Thursday, September 9, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:00 AM
Solon Branch
So, you have an idea. You want to turn it into a business. Come to this workshop and learn how to assess the feasibility of your idea as well as next steps. What do you need to know to get your business off the ground? Join us to find out how to research and develop your business concept with experts from Business Advisers of Cleveland. Registration begins on July 29.
Registration Starts: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting room
Basics of Financial Planning Thursday September 9 7-8:30 PM
Mr. Houston of WECO fund will discuss financial planning. Registration Required.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
Join us to explore the world of franchising. Is franchising the way to go? Learn the opportunities and challenges of a franchise business. Meet and hear from business owners that have embarked on franchising. Registration requested. Click on program name for more information and to register.
Garfield Heights Branch: meeting room
Get Growing! Enhance your yard with plants! Get free plants by trading some of your own!
We have all heard it — first impressions count! Appearance can create credibility. Join us for this program and learn about today’s dress codes. Is “dress down” still acceptable? Do you see yourself as others see you? This program will assist you with your visual presence, the importance of self image and how to understand the dress culture of any business. Are you a business owner? If so, pick up tips on how to develop a dress code.
Registration: Monday, July 26, 2010 12:01 AM through Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:30 PM
Please bring up to five labeled plants. Registration: Free and will begin on July 26, 2010: Limited to 25. Call 440-885-5362 or register online at www.cuyahogalibrary.org
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