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Sunday, February 05, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Orange Branch: meeting room
Warm up on a cold winter's day to the sultry sounds of the marimba, an instrument with roots in the heart of Africa and the Americas. Click on program name for details.
Sunday, February 05, 2012 2:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
Enjoy an afternoon of classical music with violinist Bruce Erwin and his keyboard accompanist. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fairview Park Branch Library. Registration requested.
Registration Starts: Monday, December 05, 2011
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting Room
Monday, February 06, 2012 9:30 AM
North Olmsted Branch: Storytime Room
Little ones from birth through age 3 and their caregivers will enjoy this active storytime filled with bouncy rhymes, fingerplays, songs and stories. No registration required.
Monday, February 06, 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.
Monday, February 06, 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.
Registration Starts: Friday, January 06, 2012 9:00 AM
Fairview Park Branch: meeting room A
Gain the knowledge to make your research a success in a beginner's genealogy class with Cuyahoga County Public Library's Genealogy Specialist, Joni Mihelich. Followed by a Q & A. Registration required.
Monday, February 6, 2012 10 AM
Parma-South Branch: storyroom
Caregivers and their little ones aged 19 – 35 monthsJoin us for a program of rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays.Drop in - no registration required
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.
Monday, February 06, 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.
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, February 06, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: storyroom
BABY & ME
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers Mondays at 10:00 AM.
Monday, February 06, 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.
Monday, February 06, 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!
Monday, February 06, 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.
Monday, February 06, 2012 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Solon Branch: meeting room
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. Registration begins on Jan 6.
Monday, February 06, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3, 4 & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver. No registration required.
Monday, February 06, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch
This class is being offered as part of the Connect Ohio Grant.
Monday, February 06, 2012 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, December 26, 2011
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Monday, February 06, 2012 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, December 29, 2011 9:00 AM through Monday, February 06, 2012 1:30 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
The group meets 1:30-3:00 PM on the first Monday of the month, September-December and February-May, except for September when it meets on the second Monday. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion. Newcomers are welcome and asked to register in person, by phone (440-234-3600) or online. Join us and make our Library your destination place for connecting with reading, lifelong learning and community life.
Monday, February 06, 2012 1:30 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Childrens Storytime Room
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. No registration required.
Mondays at 1:30 PM
A program of songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in kindergarten.
Monday, February 06, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
After school Wii Play Mondays!
Monday, February 06, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Meeting Room 4
Consider yourself an otaku? Even if you don’t, but love anime & manga, every first Monday of the month you can join the club where we preview great anime on the big screen, discuss our favorite manga, and more. Grades 6-12.
Mondays 2/6-2/27 @ 4 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B
Stories from "Around the World" for boys and girls in grades 1-4. Registration is requested, and begins December 1, 2011! Program runs Mondays at 4:00 p.m. from February 6 through February 27.
Monday, February 06, 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.
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.
Monday, February 06, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
A program of books, stories, games, songs, and special surprises for grades K – 2nd. No registration required.
Monday, February 06, 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.
Monday, February 06, 2012 6:30 PM
Southeast Branch: Activity Room
A 25- minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 - 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Click on program title for more information.
Monday, February 06, 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!
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.
Monday, February 06, 2012 6:45 PM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Mondays each week beginning January 2nd. Registration is not required.
Monday, February 06, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:20 PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregiver. No registration required.
Monday, February 6, 2012 7 PM
Ages 3 – 5 who have not attended Kindergarten and their caregiversJoin us for a program of rhymes, stories, songs and finger plays.Drop in - no registration required
Monday, February 6th 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.
Monday, February 06, 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!
Monday, February 06, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Books Before Bedtime
Ages Birth- 3rd grade.
Bring the whole family for an evening of stories and fun.
A good book, a fun project, and food are all part of this laid back, fun program for boys in grades 2-3 and their dads. Our reading selection will be available at the checkout desk beginning Friday, January 6th. Registration begins Monday, January 2nd.
Monday, February 06, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Caregivers and their children are 2-6 are invited to join us for interactive stories, songs, and fun for all Mondays, January 2nd through February 27th at 7:00 PM.
Monday, February 06, 2012 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Brooklyn Branch: Conference Room
Join us for good coffee and great conversation at our Monday Evening Book Discussion.
Monday, February 06, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for an evening discussion filled with lively conversation about books that have everyone talking. New members are always welcome!
This month's title is Swamplandia! by Karen Russell.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 9:30 AM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Tuesdays each week beginning January 3rd. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10 AM
Caregivers and their babies from Birth – 18 monthsJoin us for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.Drop in - no registration required
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 10:00 AM
Join us for stories, songs and finger plays for Toddlers, 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Tuesdays, 10:00.
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.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books to get little ones up and moving! For children ages 18 months - 5 years old and their caregivers. Preschools and daycares are also welcome. No registration necessary, just come and join in the fun!
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:20 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.
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for a fun morning of dance with Marissa Goad of Remote Dance. Afterwards we will have our Stay 'n Play and a traditional storytime. Tuesday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. Birth through 5 years old.
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
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.
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. No registration - just drop in!
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, January 07, 2012
Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room
Geared toward the computer novice, this class offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.Registration required and begins Saturday, January 7, 2012.* part of Connect Ohio Grant( http://www.connectohio.org/about_connect_ohio/ )
Tuesdays at 10AM
Tuesdays 2/07-2/28 @ 10 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth through 18 months and their caregivers. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!Program runs Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. from January 3 through Feb. 28.
Tuesday, February 7th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.
Babies from birth to 17 months and their caregivers are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, and books. Drop in! No registration required.
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!
Tuesday, February 07, 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!
Tuesdays, weekly at 10:30 from 1/3/2012 through 4/24/2012
Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to our weekly program of rhymes, songs fingerplays, and stories. No need to register, just join us!
Tuesday, February 07, 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
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
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 11:00 AM
The Orange Library visits the University Hospitals-Highland - for Moms & Babies II for stories, songs and fingerplays!
Caregivers and children ages 3-5 are invited to share in a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. Registration is not required.
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.
Tuesdays 2/07-2/28 @ 11 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!Program runs Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. from January 3 through Feb. 28.
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.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesdays at 1PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.No registration.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, January 07, 2012 9:00 AM
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will demonstrate how to use your Excel data to create charts and graphs. Prerequisite: Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is required. Registration begins Jan 7.
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.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Teens in grades 6-12 can drop in on Tuesdays for a surprise activity, which may include crafts, games, and more.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 3:30 PM
Grades 6-12. Teens drop-in for weekly fun and activities.
Tuesdays 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Tuesday February 7th, 2012
Registration: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:00 AM through Sunday, January 01, 2012 9:00 AM
Parma Heights Branch
All students from the 3rd grade to the 8th grade are welcome to join the PAH Student Friends. The PAH Student Friends explore, have fun and help the library.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room
How much do you know about each continent? Kids in Grades 2 and up will find out when we pit the boys against the girls in several rounds of this fun and fast-paced team-challenge game. Small prizes will be awarded to all participants. No registration required.
Warrensville Branch: Small Meeting Room
K-6th graders - Join us for this hands-on science workshop. We will help you investigate a problem just like real scientists. Do some experiments and learn to use the scientific method. Put your thinking caps on and join in the fun!
Tuesday, February 7, 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.
Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.
Ages birth through 5 with an adult caregiver
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration required. / Grades K-2Read a preassigned book before library time. Then take apart in a book discussion, activity, and book-related snack. This week we will be discussing One potato, two potato by Cynthia DeFelice.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Grades 3-5: Discuss great books and eat tasty cookies. Mr. Chickee's Funny Money by Christopher Paul Curtis and food permission forms will be available for pick up and signing at the Children’s Desk one month prior to the discussion. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the North Olmsted Branch Library.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 9:00 AM
Calling all 1st - 8th graders! Want to learn how to play chess? Want to learn how to play a bit better? Click on program title for more information
Tuesday, February 07, 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.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:30 PM
Children and their families are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun. Families are invited to stay after storytime for playtime featuring toys from the Toy Library. Storytime: 6:30 - 7:10 Playtime: 7:10 - 7:30. No registration required.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:00 AM
Parma-South Branch: Meeting Room
Grades 5 & up: Create a no-sew blanket out of fleece and knots to donate to a local charity. Make two blankets and keep one for yourself too! Registration required.
Caregivers and their little ones from birth through 18 months are invited to our weekly program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. No need to register, just join us!
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Porch
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.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
"Coupons and Conversation" - join us on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Chagrin Falls Library at 6:30 pm! Bring your coupons to share and trade - as well as scissors, a generous attitude, and ideas for saving money at the grocery store.
Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM
Storytime for families with children ages birth - 5 years and a sibling.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 7:00 PM
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.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Ages birth - 5 yrs. old with caregiver
Join us for a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 2-4 year olds. Come in your PJs! Siblings are welcome. Tuesdays at 7:00 PM from January 3 through February 28.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for food, fun and a lively discussion of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. Students Grades 5 & up. Registration required. Additional Tween Book Clubs on Jan. 3, 2012 & March 6, 2012.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come to one or come to all 3 Princeton Review events. Take a practice SAT and/or ACT test and receive tips and techniques for improving your scores for when it counts. Tests will be mailed to those who cannot attend the review session.
Register for the Princeton Review practice SAT test on Saturday, January 21st from 9:30-1:45 pm, and/or the PR practice ACT on Saturday, January 28th too!
Registration Starts: Monday, January 09, 2012 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
An introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register.
First Tuesdays of the month7:00 p.m.A book club for adults who love Children’s and teens books!
Please register in person to pick up a copy of the book.
Registration Starts: Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Maple Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Regina Brett’s new book, Be the Miracle: 50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible. In this collection of inspirational essays, stories and columns, Regina shares lessons from her life experience as a journalist that will help people make a difference in the world around them. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Brooklyn Branch
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.
Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge 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.
Middleburg Heights Branch: meeting room
If names like Chaplin, Harpo, Emmett or Lucy, Sid and Imogene bring a smile to your lips, come see them again!
Southeast Branch: meeting room
Join Paul Goebbel as he traces slavery from its beginnings in the Western Hemisphere to the Civil War.
Tuesdays 2/07-2/28 @ 7 PM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration is necessary! Come and join us! Program runs Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. from January 3 through Feb. 28.
12/7/2012
Crime can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. But there are ways to thwart the possibility of crime.
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!
Tuesday, February 07, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 4:00 PM
Brook Park Branch
Prepare yourself to clap your hands and stamp your feet and sing along to the Smokin' Fez Monkeys. Be part of the show, make smart remarks, and have a barrel of fun listening to this local jug band. To register, visit cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-267-5250.
7:30 PM, Tuesday, February 7th 2012.
Registration is required.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
The Orange Library visits OEC at 9:30, 10:15 & 11:00a.m. for stories, songs & fingerplays!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:30 AM
A weekly program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Storytimes are presented from January 4 - February 29.
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Wednesdays each week beginning January 4th. Registration is not required.
Olmsted Falls Branch: Meeting Room
Wednesday, February 8th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.
Children 18-35 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for a program of rhymes, songs, and stories. Drop in! No registration required.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 10:00 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
Gates Mills Branch: Meeting room
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for all ages with a caregiver. No registration-just drop in!
A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 months - 5 year olds and their caregivers.
Wednesdays at 10AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.No registration.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, January 08, 2012
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Lab
Geared toward those who are new to communicating electronically. Learn to create, send, organize and attach files to messages. Prerequisite: Computer Essentials or experience using a mouse. Don't have a Gmail account yet? Go to www.gmail.com to create a new account prior to the class.
Part of Connect Ohio Grant
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Learn how to use Internet Explorer, perform a basic Google search, and save your favorite Websites.*This class being offered as part of the Connect Ohio Grant. Registration begins January 8th.
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.
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!
Children 19 months through 2 years and their caregivers are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Wednesdays, January 4th through February 29th / 10:00 AM
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 10 AM
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Storytime for children ages birth - 30 months and an adult caregiver.
Preschool Storytime/ Ages 3-5
Join us for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. Wednesday /10:00 AM
Wednesdays @ 10 AM, 1/4-4/25
A program of rhymes, songs and stories for 0-35 month olds and their families. Programs run on Wednesdays from 10:00-10:20 AM, January 4-April 25. Registration is not required.
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. No registration - just drop in!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 10:30 AM
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 10:45 AM
Parents and children ages 3 to 5 may join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No registration required!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 11:00 AM
Wednesdays, January 4th through February 29th / 11:00 AM
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.
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, weekly, from 1/4/2012 through 4/25/2012
Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM, 1/4-4/25
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds. Programs run on Wednesdays from 11:00-11:30, January 4 - April 25.
Registration is not required.
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.
Wednesdays 2/08-2/29 @ 11 AM
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!Program runs Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. from January 4 through Feb. 29.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This class geared toward the computer novice offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, January 08, 2012 9:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: lower meeting room
Computer Essentials, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 1:30 PM
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Ages 3 - 5 with caregiver
Join us for a program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children ages birth through 8 years old and their caregivers. No registration required.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Small meeting room
The author traces the parallel lives of two youths with the same name born a year apart in the same community, describing how the author grew up to be a Rhodes Scholar, White House Fellow and promising business leader while his counterpart suffered a life of violence and imprisonment.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 2:00 PM
Brook Park Branch: Library
The first graders of Brook Park Memorial Elementary School visit the library for a storytime and book selection.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Do you want to have an impact on how the library serves teens? Here is your chance! Join our Teen Advisory Board and help plan teen programs, make new friends, earn service hours and more!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Want to show off your gaming skills? If you're 10-12 years old, then check out our after-school Wii program every second Wednesday of the month.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 3:30 PM
Solon Branch: Teen Area
Join us after school to make cards and treat bags for your favorite valentines. For ages 11-18
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Video games, computer fun, art activities and more, books as you’ve never seen them before: This isn’t your little sister’s storytime. Students in grades 4-7 can join us on Wednesdays, January 11th through February 29th at 3:45 PM. Registration requested.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:00 PM
The MHR Teen Advisory Council is a group of 6-12th graders who help make decisions about all things Teen. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays 2/8-2/22 @ 4 PM
A program of crafts, stories, movement, music and more for children in grades K-2. Come and join us! Registration is requested, and begins December 1, 2011.Program runs Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. from February 1 through February 22.
Wednesday, February 8 from 4-5:00 p.m.
Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room
For children preschool - grade 3.
Carolina Martin from Art on Wheels, Inc is back with a new art process to share for a Valentine themed object. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:00 AM
North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting Room
Come and join us for some amusing stories, a simple craft and just plain fun! For grades K-3.
You can register online, in person, or by calling 440-777-6211, starting November 15, 2011. Please indicate the child's grade level when registering. Example: Nancy 1st.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, September 08, 2011 9:00 AM through Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:30 PM
Registration required. Ages 3-9.
Come watch bubbles multiply, do acrobatic feats, square bubbles, and you won't believe your eyes when you see a person inside of a bubble! Join us for a performance by Sue Durante akak The Bubble Lady.
Wednesday, February 08, 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
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Are you concerned with some of the bullying that occurs on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks? 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.
Program will begin following the Homework Center. Free pizza, salad and pop dinner will be served. Registration requested.
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM, from 1/4/12 thru 2/29/12
Olmsted Falls Branch
Join us for a short tale or two and make a simple craft. For ages 3 through 7 and caregivers. This 30-minute program meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM, January 4 through February 29. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Registration Starts: Saturday, October 01, 2011
It's a star-studded cast with music by Quincy Jones as a Harlem kindergarten teacher lost in a blizzard wakes up in Oz and must find her way home.
A 25-minute pogram of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for Birth - 35 month olds and their caregivers. Click on program title for more information.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 6:45 PM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Wednesdays each week beginning January 4th. Registration is not required.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 21, 2011 9:00 AM
Girls in grades 4-6 with a female adult (mom, aunt, grandma, etc.) are invited to join us for a book discussion and fun activity led by a girl from the library staff. NO BOYS 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 discussion title.
Registration required. Registration will begin November 21, 2011.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:00 PM
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
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
A program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for all ages with a parent/caregiver. No registration required.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Friday, August 12, 2011 1:00 PM through Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:00 PM
SavinginAkron.com expert Stacy Smith will share information how to maximize saving money using coupons. Find out a new way to think about shopping for groceries, and how a little planning can lead to big savings at the stores! Learn how to look for great coupons, effectively organize them and how to use internet to keep your savings savvy. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Branch Library. Registration required.
North Royalton Branch: NRY
In 1907, Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick Cheney both publicly and scandalously left their spouses and children (eight children between them) to go overseas for two years to carry on their affair, and continued to be together after returning home to this country. Join the branch's flagship book discussion group as we talk about the novel Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.
A family storytime for ages 2 to 6 with a caregiver. There will be stories, songs, and fun for everyone. Registration is not required.
Do you love chocolate? Join us for a chocolate lover’s dream with hands on candy making, unwrap the Hershey’s Kiss Relay, and name that candy bar contest. Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration requested.
Registration Starts: Thursday, December 08, 2011 9:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: meeting room
Are you wondering how you could benefit from the current housing market? There are many strategies that can be used from “flip that house” to renting and property management.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 7:00-8:30 PM
Registration: Monday, January 09, 2012 9:00 AM through Monday, February 06, 2012 3:00 PM
Enjoy a spa experience at the library! Create bath and beauty products to take home, learn relaxation techniques and enjoy spa refreshments! For 'Tweens and Teens in grades 5-12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room
Join us to play animated Wii™ games, use the Internet and play Yu-Gi-Oh trading card games. Always popular, we sometimes can set up two screens for dual-game play!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Gates Mills Branch: meeting room
The author demonstrates "...a fantastic gift for mingling the exotic and the ordinary, the comic and heartrending. Her tale of drastic change coming to a small Southern town in the 1930's is filled with wild incidents, vivid characters, and a surprise at every turn - a delight to read." from Amazon.com
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 10:00 PM
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers and overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.*This class being offered as part of the Connect Ohio Grant.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Thursdays at 10:00
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Caregivers & their little ones from Birth - 18 months
Participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:30 AM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Thursdays each week beginning January 5th. Registration is not required.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:00 AM
Thursdays, January 5th through March 1st / 10:00 AM
Thursday, February 9, 2012 10 AM
Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Thursdays at 10:00 AM
A storytime for children ages 1 - 3 years and a caregiver.
Thursdays @ 10 AM, 1/5-4/25
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.
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration - just drop in!
Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
A program of songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in kindergarten.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Monday, January 09, 2012 9:00 AM through Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:00 AM
Richmond Branch: Meeting Room
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. Register 30 days prior to class! Offered through Connect Ohio, Every Citizen Online
Thursday, February 9th from 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Preschoolers (ages 3-5) are invited to join us for stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Drop in! No registration required.
Thursdays at 10:00
Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth through 36 months old with a caregiver. No registration- just drop in!
Thursday, February 09, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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!
Thursdays 2/9-23 @ 10:30 AM
Fun and learning for children ages 3 and younger with a caregiver. Registration is requested, and begins December 1, 2011.Program runs Thursdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. from February 2-23.
Thursdays, weekly at 10:30 from 1/5/2012 through 4/26/2012
Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to our weekly program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No need to register, just join us!
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room
Ages: birth - 30 months with caregiver
Share in a program of books, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 11:00 AM
Ryhmes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration - just drop in!
Thursdays at 11 AM, 1/5-4/26.
Independence Branch: Story Craft Room
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Programs run from 11:00-11:20 AM, January 5-April 26.
Mayfield Branch
Thursday, February 09, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Caregivers & their little ones from 19 - 35 months
Join us for stories and songs. Children and caregivers will learn several sign language signs each week.
Thursdays at 11AM
Thursday, February 09, 2012 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Thursday, February 09, 2012 11:30 AM
Join us as we share rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Thursdays each week beginning January 5th. Registration is not required.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Monday, January 09, 2012 9:00 AM through Thursday, February 09, 2012 1:00 PM
Geared toward those who are new to communicating electronically. Learn how to create, send, organize and attach files to messages. Prerequisite: Computer Essentials or experience using a mouse. Don’t have a Gmail account yet? Go to www.gmail.com to create a new account.
Register 30 days prior to class!Offered through Connect Ohio, Every Citizen Online
Thursdays, January 12-March 15, 1:15-2:45 PM
Unlock the magic of music with Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Explore the Orchestra’s 'concert of the week’ through informal lectures and listening. Click on program name for details.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 1:30 PM
Thursday, February 09, 2012 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Interested in anime, manga, movies, music, television, and social media? If so and you're in grades 6-12, then join the Teen Pop Culture Club where every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month we'll explore these topics via activities and games.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Grades 6-12. “Quilt that Teens Built” – Teens join us as we quilt with a purpose with Karen Benke, artist and owner of The Little Red Quilt House in Medina who will instruct and help teens create a quilt to display in the Teen Zone at the library. The workshop series will run for 6 weeks on Thursdays beginning on 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, and 3/1. No materials required. Registration required.
Thursday February 9, 2012 4:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, October 01, 2011 9:00 AM through Wednesday, December 07, 2011 9:00 PM
Join other teens who are enthusiastic about reading and want to share this gift with young readers in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Read books and play word games with young readers that will strengthen their literacy skills. This program qualifies for community service. Registration required.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 4:00 PM
Join us for volunteer opportunities to work with children and help with library activities.
Thursday 2/9 @ 4 PM
Boys and girls in grades K-2 “buddy up” with an older reader. Registration is requested. Program meets on Thursdays 12/8, 1/12, and 2/9 from 4-4:45 p.m. Click on program name for details.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Grades 3-5
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. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Olmsted Library. Registration is ongoing.
Registration Starts: Sunday, January 01, 2012 9:00 AM
Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center
Students in grades K-12 and their caregivers.Got a report for school? Worried about your child’s upcoming Black History Month project? Kids and parents can join us in our computer lab to explore the best research resources for kids, so you can spend an anxiety-free February!
Thursday, February 09, 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.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 4:15 PM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
Ready to lend a helping hand? Some of our programs help the library and some are just for fun. Refreshments will be served. Grades 4-6. No need to register, just come!
Thursdays 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 9:00 AM
Calling all 1st - 8th graders! Want to learn how to play chess? Want to learn how to play a bit better? You'll learn some fairly easy chess tactics and openings and gain hands-on practice playing with other students! Those reletively new to chess will enjoy this introduction to chess and chess strategy. Registration requested.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 6:00 PM
Every Thursday night! Bring the whole family for great stories, friendly puppets, and silly songs. Especially for kids 2-7, but older and younger siblings are welcome. There is no registration and no obligation. Come whenever you can and we will be glad to see you. Thursdays at 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00 PM.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 7:00 PM
Parma-Snow Branch
Even if you’re not a numbers fan, it’s a good bet you’ll have a bunch of fun with the games, activities and stories about estimating. Guess what? You’ll also learn to be a better guesser. Exercise your math and logic brain with other Mathletes in this entertaining, hands-on program.
Please Note: Parents will need to sign a release form prior to the program as food will be used in the program.Registration required beginning Monday, January 2nd.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Meet Dr. Robert Needlman, pediatrician at MetroHealth Medical Center, as he offers a “Survival Guide for Parents: From Car Seats to Driver’s Seats.” As the editor of the latest edition of Dr. Spock’s Baby & Child Care, Dr. Needlman will discuss the tried and true basics of parenting and address 21st century issues. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Click on program name to register and for more details.
Families with children ages 3 to 12 are invited to join us for a six-week program of stories, music, word plays, and weekly craft. Program will be held Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. starting January 12 through February 16. Registration is required. Click on program name.
Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 7:00-8:00 PM
Registration: Monday, December 12, 2011 9:00 AM through Tuesday, February 07, 2012 3:00 PM
Calling all young engineers! Demonstrate your creativity and imagination by building structures with other students ages 8-12! Registration required.
Registration Starts: Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Meeting Room
Are you concerned with some of the bullying that occurs on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks? Click on program title for more information.
North Royalton Branch: meeting room
Celebrate Black History Month by joining historian Paul Goebbel as he traces slavery from its beginnings in the Western Hemisphere to the Civil War and shares the story behind the individuals who helped create freedom. Registration required.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a special book discussion on Thursday, February 9th at 7pm for students in 1st through 4th grade. We'll read Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of Brave Bessie Coleman and discuss it as well as make a craft with a member of the International Women's Air and Space Museum. Registration requested.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM
Thursday, February 9, 2012 7 PM
Join us for a program of stories, songs and activities for the whole family.Drop in - no registration required
Thursday, February 8 from 7-8:00 p.m.
For families with readers age 8-12 years.
Discuss a good book, try a related activity, and enjoy a treat. Click on program name for details. Registration is required.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 7:30 PM through Thursday, February 02, 2012 11:59 PM
Bay Village Branch: Conference Room
Join us as we discuss the book Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand.
Thursday, February 09, 2012 7:30 PM
Berea Branch: meeting room
Read and discuss My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira.
Registration requested.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Support the Friends of the Orange Library and build your personal library! Click on program name for details
Friday - Sunday, February 10-12, 2012, during library hours
Parma-South Branch: table behind children's reference desk
Drop in and make a craft to take home. Make and takes are available until supplies run out.
Fridays at 10:00 AM
Storytime for children ages birth - 5 years and an adult caregiver.
Friday, February 10, 2012 10:00 AM
Storyteller Jennifer Johnson presents a fun-filled, musical program of silly stories and songs featuring herds of prehistoric party animals. A take-home craft follows the program. Registration required, beginning January 2nd. For children ages 18 months - 5 years, with an adult caregiver.
A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 19-35 months and their caregivers.
Friday, February 10, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
GIMP is free image editing software that you can download on to your home PC. Learn how this powerful software will allow you to create, retouch and even convert your images to different file formats. Registration is required.
Registration Starts: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:00 AM
A beginner course on Internet Essentials. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 10th at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, February 10, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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 on the Internet. Registration is required.
Friday, February 10, 2012 2:15 PM
The second graders of Brook Park Memorial Elementary School visit the library for a storytime and book selection.
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Grades 4-7: Registration required.We're looking for a few good volunteers. Some of our programs help the library and some are just fun!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Saturday, 2/11 at 10 AM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 14, 2011 9:00 AM
Independence 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 is required and will begin at 9:00 AM, Monday, November 14.
Saturdays, weekly at 10:00 a.m. from 1/7 through 2/25
Registration Starts: Monday, December 05, 2011 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Conference Room
This is an eight-week learning session for children in grades 1-8 that will focus on Chinese characters, basic Chinese dialogue and Chinese pronunciation using PingYing. Registration required
Saturday, February 11, 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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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.
Saturday,February 11, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Grades 4 - 6 Registration required
We'll read and talk about some of the newest, most exciting and fun books in the library.
Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 AM
Bay Village Branch: Large Meeting room
A special time for children ages birth - 5 and an adult caregiver. No registration is necessary. Click on program name for details.
February 11th / 11am
Love manga and anime? This is the place to be! Meet new friends at our monthly meetings. Watch anime, draw, play Japanese-made video games, and more. Heck - you might even eat sushi too!
Saturday, February 11, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Join us for an afternoon of silly stories, a craft and most of all...pancakes! After stories, song and a craft, pancakes will be served.
Fun for families! Registration requested.
Saturday, February 11, 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.
February 11 / 12 noon
Brooklyn Branch: Meeting room
Do you grok Spock? Want to dissect Doctor Who? Just wild about Harry Potter? Join fellow teen lovers of all things with science fiction and fantasy at our new monthly club where we talk about the latest news in geekdom, watch some of our favorite shows, and read our favorite stories in fiction and graphic novels.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech Lab
Computer Essentials Saturday February 11 1-3 PM Registration Required.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 1 PM
All ages: 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 required.Click on program name for details.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room
Join in on the fun of a helpful teen group. Refreshments provided. Grades 6th-12th. Saturdays: December 3, January 14, and February 11. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Please register.
Saturday, February 11th, 2012, 1:30-2:30 PM
Registration: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:00 AM through Thursday, February 09, 2012 3:00 PM
Explore local, future STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Careers from Food Science to Biomedical Engineering - and everything in between - through hands-on activities! For Teens in grades 6-8. Registration required.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level
Got the Winter blues? Chase them away with our Winter Luau! We'll play warm-weather games, make warm-weather crafts, and sing warm-weather songs. Hawaiian shirts encouraged. Open to families.
Register in person, by phone (440 333 4700), or online, beginning November 14th.
Saturday, February 11th from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration: Saturday, January 14, 2012 9:00 AM through Thursday, February 09, 2012 9:00 PM
Come make a festive carnival mask! This creative craft program is open to students in grades K-3. Registration required, starting on Saturday, January 14th. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grades k-3Make your Valentine’s day a little sweeter with some lovely stories, forget-me-not crafts, and a sweet treat.
Registration Starts: Sunday, January 01, 2012
Learn about the history of St. Valentine’s Day, experience a local story oftrue romance between Clevelanders Dawson and Anna Kelly, and rememberyour own February 14ths of years past. Examine a variety of valentines fromthe WRHS collection, and reminisce with Valentine’s Day advertisements inup-close power-point slides. Then, share your own memories while making avalentine of your own! Registration requested.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, January 02, 2012
Maple Heights Branch: Room 1 and 2
Join us for a sensory school-age program centered upon our Dinosaurs Plus Exploration Station. This program welcomes families whose children have a variety of different needs--including those with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD, and other special needs or challenges. Program incorporates a schedule board and will allow ample time to explore stations related to the topic.
Saturday, February 11th at 3:00 PM
Celebrate Valentine's Day by decorating cupcakes! Cupcakes and a variety of toppings will be provided. Ages 11- 18. Saturday, February 11th at 3:00 PM. Space is limited. Registration required.
*Attendees under 18 must have a Food Release signed by a parent or guardian to participate.
Registration Starts: Monday, December 12, 2011 9:00 AM
Certified Angel Therapy Practitioner, Kim Wasielewski, will be here to present this program on how to access and invoke your own personal angels to find that special relationship. Click on program name to register and for more information. Registration is required and begins on Monday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m.
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 01, 2011
Garfield Heights Branch
For Teens 11-18
Join the Teen Video Game Group for monthly games! Play video games with other teens. *Please register online in person or by calling 216-475-8178
Saturday, February 11, 2012 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 9:00 AM
Play fun board games and meet new people. Prizes and refreshments for all! Ages 10-19. Saturdays: December 3, December 17, and February 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Please register.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 3:00 PM
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 beginning January 4th.
Saturday, February 11th, 2012, 3:00-4:00 PM
Registration: Monday, November 14, 2011 9:00 AM through Thursday, February 09, 2012 3:00 PM
Help make the library a cool place for teens – join our Teen Advisory Group! We’ll meet monthly to plan teen programs, discuss books, movies and music, and have snacks! Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. For Teens in grades 6-12. Registration required.
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