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Friday, September 05, 2008 9:30 AM

Brooklyn Branch

Friday, September 05, 2008 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

Friends of the Library Public Sale

Friday, September 5th @ 10:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Preschoolers, their families & friends.  Childcares welcome!

Enjoy storytelling, music and puppet shows!

Registration required.

Fridays from September 5, 2008 through December 12, 2008 / 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Warrensville Branch: Meeting Room

Join us every Friday for a variety of fun activities and programs.

Saturday, September 06, 2008 9:30 AM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Take a free SAT practice test from the Princeton Review.  Tests will be scored and reviewed.  Learn time management and test strategy techniques at a follow-up session.

Saturday, September 06, 2008 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

Saturdays, August 2-September 13 (except August 30)

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

Stop by the Children’s Room on Saturday mornings to enjoy just one story shared by the library staff.  All Ages; under 3 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Saturday, September 06, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Friday, August 01, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Snow Branch: meeting room

Help us kick off our Wii™ Bowling League. Open for adults and students in grades 4 and up, we'll show everyone how to play and we'll form our teams at this first gathering. Come by yourself or bring friends or family members.

Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Saturday, September 6th 10-2:30

Fairview Park Branch: Meeting Rooms A&B

Take a free practice test for the SAT provided by the Princeton Review. Your test will be scored and you can come back to review your results, including a detailed report on how well you did and also learn some test-taking strategies.

Please bring 2 number 2 pencils and a scientific calculator to the test with you.

Open to those in grades 10-12.  Registration Required.

Saturday, September 06, 2008 10:30 AM

Brecksville Branch: Story Room

Drop-in on Saturday mornings to hear just one story shared by the library staff.  For children of all ages; under age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, September 06, 2008 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: meeting room

Jeffery Buchman, chess instructor, will teach multi-level chess classes for players of all ages.  Open chess play also.  Please bring a chess board if you have one, otherwise one will be provided.  Registration required.  All ages! 

Saturday, September 06, 2008 3:00 PM

Independence Branch

Back to School Pizza Party! Itab/Grades 5 and up/Registration requested

It’s our first iTab (INDy Teen Advisory Board) meeting of the school year! Volunteer at the library and just have fun! Everyone welcome!

Saturday, September 06, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Come to Write Time -- a writing group at Mayfield Branch -- to start (or jumpstart) your writing.  Get inspired by creative writing prompts, meet others who want to write, and check out books and magazines for writers. Questions?  Contact Laurie von Mehren at 440-473-0350.        
       
       
       

Sunday, September 7th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

September 7th is National Grandparents Day.  Children are encouraged to read a book aloud to their grandparents.

Registration is not required.

Sunday, September 07, 2008 2:00 PM

Beachwood Branch: Gallery Room

A Three Part Cooking series with Chef Michael Lyons

Sunday, September 07, 2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Auditorium

This presentation, part of Notable Women Writers Lives & Legacies Series, explores Maya's life from her early days with Grandma to her sultry teens, to her daring middle-age adventures spiced with love along the way.  Please register.

Monday, September 08, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Technology Lab

For beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse. Registration is required.

Monday, September 08, 2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Friday, August 08, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center

Struggling to wade through the sea of information online? Learn how to find what you're looking for and make sure it's from a trusted source. This is a free computer class but registration is required (starting one month before the class). Click on the class name above for details and to register online.

Monday, September 08, 2008 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 1:30 on the first Monday of each month. (The Library is closed on Labor Day so we meet the second Monday in September.) Our September discussion title is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Come prepared to join a lively discussion. Please call the library if you are new to let us know you will be coming. Copies of the book will be available for members at the Middleburg check-out desk on August 1, 2008.

Monday, September 08, 2008 2:00 PM

Parma-South Branch

September 8th, 2008:  Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky

Registration is required.  Click on the program title above for details.

Monday, September 08, 2008 2:00 PM

Brecksville Branch

Learn about the different types of Arthritis, what you can do to protect your joints and how to lessen the pain associated with arthritis. Registration required.

Monday, September 08, 2008 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 3:30 PM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Join us for conversation and snacks at our monthly meetings.

You will have input about books, movies, music and library programs.

Click on program name to register.

Monday, September 8, 4:00p.m.

Registration: Friday, August 08, 2008 9:00 AM through Monday, September 08, 2008 2:00 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss contemporary, realistic books that deal with tough teen issues.

Monday, September 08, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration: Sunday, June 01, 2008 9:00 AM through Monday, September 08, 2008 5:00 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room

There are more resources on the Web for job hunters than Monster.com  Join the Career Specialist from Cuyahoga County Public Library's Career Center for a hands-on workshop on job-hunting on the Internet. 

Monday, September 08, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration: Saturday, July 26, 2008 4:30 PM through Monday, September 08, 2008 6:30 PM

Parma-South Branch

 "All the Way Home" with author David Giffels. Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at Parma-South Branch.

The author will retell the humorous story of his renovation of an old, rundown Akron mansion. Registration required.  You can register by calling 440-885-5362 or by visiting www.cuyahogalibrary.org. 

Monday, September 08, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, August 16, 2008

Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room

Club Anime

Grades 6-12

Join other teens that enjoy anime.  Watch anime DVD's, play video games and/or discuss current anime and manga.  Everyone is invited to join.

Registration is requested.

Monday, September 08, 2008 7:30 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Registration is required.  Please click the program title for details.

Monday, September 08, 2008 7:30 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

A one-time program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 11:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch

Learn techniques to improve and maintain your memory. Registration required.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 12:30 PM

Brecksville Branch: Brecksville Human Services Center

Join us for an informal and fun book discussion of  People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks on Tuesday, Sept. 9^th at 12:30 PM.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 1:30 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Did you know: More than 20 million Americans have diabetes and nearly one in three don’t know it! Registration required.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Richmond Branch

Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

Grades 6-12

Who is the fairest of them all? YOU ARE when you decorate a mirror for your room.  A light snack will be provided.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

Are you looking for some Tuesday afternoon fun? Join us for a mixture of creative activities, library service and light refreshments. Students grades 4 & up. Registration required.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mayfield Branch

This seminar provides personal financial planning unique to veterans and their families. Registration required. 

September 9, 2008

Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 05, 2008

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Meeting Room

*EAT WELL FOR LESS   September 2, 9, 16, 23          6:30-7:30

                                             September 30                        6:30-8:30

During this time of high food and gas prices we are all trying to save a few pennies whenever we can. Please join us for a free, six-week series of fun, interactive classes focusing on health, nutrition, stretching the food dollar, meal planning and food safety. The classes will include food demos with samples and free giveaways.

*Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Sponsored by the Ohio State University Extension of Cuyahoga County

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration: Monday, July 28, 2008 1:00 AM through Tuesday, September 09, 2008 6:30 PM

Parma-South Branch

Join photographer Bill Miller for a colorful tour of the area's covered bridges and plan your fall outing. Copies of Mr. Miller's book Covered bridges : Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia will be available for purchase and signing.  Registration is required and will begin on July 28, 2008.  You can register in person at the Parma-South Branch, or by phone at 440-885-5362, or on-line at cuyahogalibrary.org.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration: Friday, July 25, 2008 9:00 AM through Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Join Jim Seman for an evening of history and reminiscing about Euclid Beach Park featuring a slide show and props.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Great Hall

New and experienced players are welcome.  Bring your own chess board if available.  Click on the program name for more information

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration: Monday, August 04, 2008 3:00 PM through Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Azaad Khaira, Certified Laugh Leader, discusses the many benefits of therapeutic laughter. Wear comfortable clothes and prepare for a good time! Registration required.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:00 PM through Thursday, October 09, 2008 8:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:00 AM

Warrensville Branch: Children's area

Help Me Grow  Family Support ,Fall 2008 Playgroups

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: New Books Area

Browse the newest releases in books, audio-fiction and large print books.

Wednesday, September 10th / 11 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room

A class for the computing novice.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 5:54 PM

Warrensville Branch: Small meeeting room

Do you love a good book and intelligent conversation? Join Warrensville's Book Lovers' Club as we discuss Stephen L. Carter's novel New England White.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 3:00 PM

Parma-South Branch

Learn about strength and flexibility loss which is a result of aging plus simple exercises which can help. Registration required.

Wednesday, September 10, 4:00-5:30p.m.

Registration: Sunday, August 10, 2008 9:00 AM through Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:00 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Meeting Room 2

Curious about your career path? Interested in College? Join us as the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Career Center provides a career exploration program. 
Participants must bring library card with Internet permissions to the program or a parent/guardian must be present the day of the program to fill out a one-day permission pass.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:30 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Learn about various search engines and other tools for locating information on the Web. Also addressed will be search strategies and evaluating web sites.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Craft Room

Join us September 10th for coffee and conversation as we discuss the book Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

Dr. James Banks, director of the Crile Archives and Center for History Education at Tri-C, shares artifacts of World War II that tell profoundly interesting and compelling stories.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Brecksville Library.  Registration required.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Brooklyn Branch

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center

You need to do a large mailing project including creating letters and mailing labels. Oh no, what to do!? Come to this class to learn how to merge documents to assist you with any project. This is a free computer class but registration is required (starting one month before the event). Click on the class name above for details and to register online.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration: Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:00 AM through Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Still struggling with computers? Are they more a mystery than a marvel? Join us for our adult computer classes and learn basic computing skills, internet searching techniques and how to operate a mouse. Topics include: Basic Computing, email, Internet searching through Google and more

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Gates Mills Branch: Meeting Room

Spend an informal, lively, and thought-provoking

hour with us! All are welcome.

Thursday, September 11th at 3:15-4:30pm

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft 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 11, 2008 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Friday, August 01, 2008 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch

We're looking for 3rd - 5th grade volunteers.  Some of our programs help the library and some are just for fun. 

Registration begins August 1, 2008.  Click on program name for details.

Thursday 4:30 PM 9/11

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Grades 3 and up (Tweens welcome): Introductory program about the sport of speed stacking. Speed stacking involves stacking plastic cups in predetermined patterns against the clock. Lots of fun and a real challenge.

Click on program name for details.

Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Independence Branch: Meeting Room

Join two security experts to see how you can prevent becoming a victim of identity theft.  Learn the different methods of identity theft.  Protect yourself from fraud, scams, and theft.  Find help if you become a victim.  Learn how government agencies can help.

Thursday, September 11th, 2008, 7:00 PM

Registration: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:00 AM through Wednesday, September 10, 2008 3:00 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

 Make jewelry using tubes, hinges, hardware, and other toolbox supplies! All materials provided! 

For Teens in grades 6-12.  Registration required - click on program name to register.

Thursday, September 11 from 7-8 p.m.

Registration Starts: Friday, August 01, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

For girls in grades 4-5.

Girls are invited to bring an adult female friend for some fun. We will discuss a good book, share a snack and try a related project.  Registration required.

Click on program name for more details.

Thursdays, September 11th through October 9th @ 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Fourth and Fifth Graders

Join us for fabulous fiction, marvelous music and awesome art.

Registration required.

Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Garfield Heights Branch

Teen Advisory Board     Grades 6-10

One Thursday a month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Calling Youth  in Grades 6-10 to join the Garfield Heights Teen Advisory Board.  You will meet once a month to help with library activities. Activities include helping with programs, crafts, learning about new hobbies, reviewing books, promoting the lbrary and much more! 

Registration required - register online, by phone (216-475-8178) or in person

Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:15 PM

Beachwood Branch

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