A quarterly publication SUMMER 2019 listing the programs and services pr gramof Cuyahoga County Public Library guideFREE Summer at the Library

Building, coding, painting, experimenting – see camps on page 14! IN THIS ISSUE

MEET THE AUTHORS ...... 2 – 3 A Message From Our BOOK DISCUSSIONS ...... 4 – 7 Executive Director BUSINESS + CAREER PROGRAMS .. 8 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS .... 9 WRITING PROGRAMS ...... 10 – 11 Greetings,

STORYTIMES ...... 12 – 13 I recently announced my intent to retire this August after SUMMER CAMPS ...... 14 – 16 more than 40 years as a librarian and 16 years as the FEATURED ADULT PROGRAMS ...... 17 – 18 Executive Director of Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL). Since 2003, it has been my great privilege to serve BRANCH EVENTS ...... 19 – 36 as Executive Director of this organization.

LEGEND When I reflect on my time with CCPL, I am amazed by and W proud of all that we have accomplished in service to our Registration Required community. 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library • From enduring state funding cuts to completing CCPL’s largest capital improvement program. • From building an early childhood service model that’s nationally recognized to expanding our services in adult basic education. SUMMER HOLIDAY CLOSING • From streamlining our physical material processes and delivery to embracing All Cuyahoga County Public Library branches and leading on digital content. will be closed: I am especially proud of how our library system has adapted and evolved to ensure INDEPENDENCE DAY we can continue to support individual opportunity and community progress, and how Thursday, July 4 we have embraced technology to deliver service to our community and advance our organizational priorities: reading, lifelong learning and civic engagement. “We Serve” is not simply a motto; it’s truly an expression of the values I see at work every day at CCPL.

Words simply cannot convey the emotion I feel about the Library’s essential role in the PROGRAM TIMES AND DATES community or express the great pride and fulfillment I have enjoyed in leading this ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. tremendous organization. I thank all of the staff for their service to our community and support over these past 16 years. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED As our Board of Trustees embarks on a national search process, I am confident they will FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS. find the right leadership to continue the important work that we do for our community. In my next iteration I look forward to enjoying our top-rated library system’s unparalleled Please visit cuyahogalibrary.org or call commitment to excellence – as a customer. the host branch to confirm.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM JUNE 1 – AUGUST 3

Preregistration begins Wednesday, May 1 SUPPORTING Play our summer reading game for a chance to earn ENTREPRENEURS prizes. Register to play at your local branch or online. Local businesswoman Candence Caprice received ccplsummerreading.org the Key Advanced Entrepreneur Award. She developed her winning fashion/design business concept at one of our free entrepreneurship programs sponsored by KeyBank Foundation. Check out our Business + Career Programs on page 8 to learn how we can help your business thrive.

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e’re always booking Wmore authors! For the most up-to-date schedule, visit cuyahogalibrary.org/authors. W 7 Brad Ricca W 7 Dave Lange W Dan Coughlin The author of Super Boys will Virginity Lost in Vietnam is the The legendary Cleveland media discuss his latest book, Mrs. Sherlock new memoir from the local author, personality will share his final Holmes, about the first female who will discuss his youth and collection of entertaining sports stories. consulting detective to the NYPD. rambunctious coming of age in MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH W 7 the war. Laura Grace Weldon SOLON BRANCH Tue, Jun 11 / 7 PM Celebrate the release of Blackbird, Wed, Jun 5 / 7 PM PARMA BRANCH the poet’s new collection. Thu, Jun 6 / 7 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Sun, Jun 2 / 2 PM Wed, Aug 28 / 7 PM

Susan Mallery W Michael Dobbs W The author will visit to talk about her Hear the story of a group of German new book, which weaves threads of Jews desperately seeking American family drama, wit and heart as the Bryan Fritz & visas to escape Nazi Germany, as Jean Kwok W Baxter Sisters turn their disastrous Ken Krsolovic W 7 well as an illuminating account of The author of Girl in Translation luck into destiny. The local authors will offer a look America’s response to the refugee and Mambo in Chinatown will PARMA-SNOW BRANCH back at Cleveland’s historic crisis of the 1930s and 1940s. discuss her new novel, Searching Tue, Jun 11 / 7 PM League Park. BEACHWOOD BRANCH for Sylvie Lee. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Thu, Jun 6 / 7 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Mon, Jun 3 / 7 PM Sun, Jun 9 / 2 PM

Dorothea Benton Frank W Get the scoop on the author’s 20th Juliet Grames W novel, which takes us back to the Vanessa Bayer W Discover the novelist’s highly Tim Carroll W Carolina Lowcountry. Families anticipated debut book, The Seven The local author will tell the stories of MUSTARD SEED MARKET & CAFÉ Join the actress and comedian for a or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna, the men from Summit County who SOLON fun pajama party-themed storytime which explores the roles of women served in World War II, covering Ticketed Event event as we celebrate her new and the changing sexual politics topics like the Dogs for Defense Wed, Jun 12 / 12 PM picture book, How Do You Care for of the 20th century as well as the program and Congressional Medal PARMA BRANCH a Very Sick Bear? migrant experience. of Honor winners. Wed, Jun 12 / 7 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Wed, Jun 5 / 6:30 PM Thu, Jun 6 / 7 PM Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM GATES MILLS BRANCH Sat, Aug 24 / 2 PM

2 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Alice Kiderman & Erin Sievers W Lisa Damour, PhD W Jonathan Knight W 7 Shira Atik W 7 The Strongsville High School The psychologist will discuss topics The Ohio University graduate will senior will discuss her self-published An unlikely fusion of two art forms, from her new book, Under Pressure: give a behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest baseball movies Stone Words is not only a testimony debut novel. Confronting the Epidemic of Stress to the transformative power of art, STRONGSVILLE BRANCH and Anxiety in Girls. ever made. but also a reassurance that nobody Mon, Jul 1 / 7 PM STRONGSVILLE BRANCH MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH is truly alone. Thu, Jul 25 / 7 PM Wed, Aug 14 / 7 PM INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Thu, Jun 20 / 7 PM

Alan Hlad W W 7 The Ohio author will discuss his Michelle Gable & Diane Weinmann debut book, The Long Flight Home. W Friends of the Strongsville Branch Jason Prufer W Mary Alice Monroe Library Annual Meeting Set in 1940, the novel chronicles the Celebrate summer as Gable The local author will discuss the The author of A Tail of Faith’s relationship between an American and Monroe visit to discuss their influence of Kent on the history of pilot and an English woman who Hope will talk about how she uses respective new novels, The Summer rock ‘n’ roll over four decades. raises homing pigeons. interspecies telepathic communication I Met Jack and The Summer Guests. to help our companion animals BRECKSVILLE BRANCH PARMA BRANCH PARMA BRANCH have a “voice.” A short meeting will Thu, Jun 20 / 7 PM Tue, Jul 2 / 7 PM Sat, Aug 3 / 2 PM precede the program. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Mon, Aug 12 / 7 PM Wed, Aug 14 / 7 PM

Jill Grunenwald W Mary Doria Russell W The local author will discuss her new Hear about The Women of Copper Laura DeMarco W book, offering stories from her time Country, the new historical novel Christine Howey W 7 Pairing vintage photos with their as a prison librarian. from the author of Doc, Dreamers of modern-day viewpoint, the Plain The executive director of Literary SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH the Day and The Sparrow. Dealer reporter will take you on a Cleveland will perform poetry and Thu, Jul 11 / 7 PM tour through the many dramatic SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH talk about her one-person play and Tue, Aug 6 / 7 PM transformations of our vibrant city. film,Exact Change. INDEPENDENCE BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH (CIVIC CENTER) Sun, Aug 18 / 2 PM Fri, Jun 21 / 12:30 PM

Linda Castillo W The award-winning author will Kristan Higgins W discuss her latest entry in the Kate The author of Good Luck With That Burkholder series, which are crime will discuss her new novel, about a Terry Pluto W thrillers set in Amish country. blue-blooded grandmother and her Fran Golden & Talk Indians, Browns and Cavs with black-sheep granddaughter who W MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH the legendary Cleveland sportswriter. David Molyneaux discover they are truly two sides of The award-winning writers will take Mon, Jul 22 / 2 PM the same coin. MAYFIELD BRANCH you on a scrumptious expedition Thu, Aug 22 / 6:30 PM through Cleveland. PARMA BRANCH Wed, Aug 14 / 7 PM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Tue, Jun 25 / 7 PM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Wed, Jul 17 / 7 PM W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 3 Adult Book Discussions cuyahogalibrary.org/discussions

BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Wednesday Afternoon & Thursday CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH A Real Read: Nonfiction Afternoon Book Discussions Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Book Discussion 6/19 & 6/20 Killers of the Flower Moon: 6/12 There There by Tommy Orange; The Library Book by Susan Orlean The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI 7/10 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee; 8/14 Meet Mon, Jun 3 / 7 PM by David Grann; 7/17 & 7/18 Manhattan Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson Beach by Jennifer Egan; 8/21 & 8/22 The Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 / 7:30 PM Thursday Evening Book Discussion Music Shop by Rachel Joyce 6/6 Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Wed, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21 / 1 PM Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion Laymon; 8/1 On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous Thu, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 22 / 2 PM 6/18 Becoming by Michelle Obama; 7/16 Salt by Ocean Vuong to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys; 8/20 The Wind in Thu, Jun 6, Aug 1 / 7 PM BEREA BRANCH the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Thursday Evening & Monday Tue, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20 / 2 PM BAYarts Book Discussion Afternoon Book Discussions W 6/7 Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, 6/13 & 6/17 Manhattan Beach by Jennifer FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Paternity and Love by Dani Shapiro; Egan; 7/11 & 7/15 Daisy in Chains by 7/12 Waiting for Eden by Elliot Ackerman; Senior Center Book Discussion Sharon Bolton; 8/8 & 8/19 The Book That 8/9 Washington Black by Esi Edugyan Held at the Fairview Park Senior Center. Matters Most by Ann Hood Fri, Jun 7, Jul 12, Aug 9 / 10 AM 6/6 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Thu, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8 / 7 PM by Gail Honeyman; 8/1 The Immortalists Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion Mon, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 / 2 PM by Chloe Benjamin Thu, Jun 6, Aug 1/ 1:30 PM 6/12 The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding Eat the Words W by Jennifer Robson; 7/10 The Music Shop by Join us for a cookbook discussion. Rachel Joyce; 8/14 Where the Crawdads Tue, Jun 25, Jul 30 / 2 PM GATES MILLS BRANCH Sing by Delia Owens Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 / 1:30 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH 6/11 Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton; 7/9 W Bears in the Streets: Three Journeys Across a BEACHWOOD BRANCH Armchair Travel Book Discussion Changing Russia by Lisa Dickey; 8/13 Among Art Book Club Travel to Cuba without leaving Ohio as we read the Ruins by Ausma Zehanat Khan Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton. Tiffany Blues by M.J. Rose Tue, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13 / 7 PM Sat, Jun 22 / 10 AM Mon, Jun 3 / 2 PM Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Monday Afternoon Book Discussion 6/12 Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel; Book Chat Mon, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 / 1:30 PM 6/11 Meet Me at the Museum by Anne 7/10 News of the World by Paulette Jiles; 8/14 Underground Airlines by Ben H. Winters Youngson; 7/9 The Red Address Book by Science Book Discussion W Sofia Lundberg; 8/13Reading With Patrick: Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 / 7:30 PM Renew your curiosity about life’s mysteries as we A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing discuss Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Friendship by Michelle Kuo Stephen Hawking. Tue, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13 / 7 PM Mon, Jul 22 / 7 PM

4 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH PARMA BRANCH Monday Morning Book Discussion W Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion Monday Afternoon Book Discussion 6/10 The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor; 6/19 The Bridge Ladies: A Memoir by Betsy 6/10 There There by Tommy Orange; 7/8 Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng; Lerner; 7/17 All Systems Red by Martha Wells; 7/8 Orphan Train by Christina Baker 8/12 My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza 8/21 The Dry by Jane Harper Kline; 8/12 The Marsh King’s Daughter Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Wed, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21 / 2 PM by Karen Dionne Laura Kamoie Mon, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12 / 2 PM Mon, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12 / 10 AM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Breakfast Books African-American Authors Tue, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13 / 10 AM Book Discussion Bookmarks & Body Bags 6/17 The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine; 6/6 A Murder of Magpies by Judith Flanders; Wednesday Evening Book Discussion 7/15 News of the World by Paulette Jiles; 8/1 Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke 6/19 My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza 8/19 Becoming by Michelle Obama Thu, Jun 6, Aug 1 / 2 PM Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Mon, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 / 7 PM Laura Kamoie; 7/17 The Story of Arthur Coffee & Conversation Truluv by Elizabeth Berg; 8/21 A Gentleman 6/12 Elsey Come Home by Susan Conley; MAYFIELD BRANCH in Moscow by Amor Towles 7/10 News of the World by Paulette Jiles Wed, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21 / 7 PM Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Wed, Jun 12, July 10 / 7 PM 6/10 If the Oceans Were Ink: An Unlikely PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Friendship and a Journey to the Heart of the OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Quran by Carla Power; 7/8 The Tea Girl of Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See; 8/12 Odd Monday Evening &7 Tuesday Afternoon 6/3 Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover; Child Out by Gilly Macmillan Book Discussions 7/1 The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Mon, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12 / 2 PM 6/17 & 6/18 The Perfect Mother by Aimee Berg; 8/5 My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Molloy; 7/15 & 7/16 Lillian Boxfish Takes a Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray Walk by Kathleen Rooney; 8/19 & 8/20 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS and Laura Kamoie Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson Mon, Jun 3, Jul 1, Aug 5 / 1:30 PM BRANCH Mon, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 / 7 PM Monday Afternoon Book Discussion W Tue, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20 / 2 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly 7 Mon, Jun 3 / 1:30 PM ORANGE BRANCH Becoming Book Discussion Discuss the memoir by Michelle Obama. Monday Evening Book Discussion W Senior Center Book Discussion Mon, Jul 15 / 7 PM Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover Held at the Orange Senior Center. Mon, Jun 10 / 7:30 PM Thu, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15 / 2:30 PM Cookbook Book Club W 60 Minutes to Kill Book Discussion Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Mon, Jul 15 / 7 PM Gathering by Joanna Gaines and Marah Stets Thu, Aug 1 / 2:30 PM

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SOLON BRANCH Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Monday Evening Book Discussion 6/24 The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah; 6/24 Clock Dance by Anne Tyler; 7/22 Where 7/22 Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens; 8/26 Meet Rooney; 8/26 Educated: A Memoir by Tara Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson Westover Mon, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26 / 7:30 PM Mon, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26 / 2:30 PM Discuss & Design: Millennial SOUTHEAST BRANCH Book Discussion W Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion We’ll talk about Wishtree by Katherine Applegate 6/5 A Well-Behaved Woman by Therese Anne and design something that complements the title Fowler; 8/7 Little by Edward Carey or cover. Wed, Jun 5, Aug 7 / 1:30 PM Wed, Jul 3 / 7 PM

African-American Authors Book Group WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS 6/25 A Lucky Man: Stories by Jamel Brinkley; BRANCH Our Prime Picks collection 7/30 Heads of the Colored People: Stories by W Nafissa Thompson-Spires; 8/27How Long ‘til Becoming Book Discussion guarantees you’ll always find Black Future Month? Stories by N.K. Jemisin Join State Senator Sandra Williams, Cuyahoga a great best-seller at your Tue, Jun 25, Jul 30, Aug 27 / 7 PM County Councilwoman Shontel Brown and Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell for an intimate nearest branch – no holds and thoughtful discussion of Michelle Obama’s needed, and no waiting! Look STRONGSVILLE BRANCH memoir. Presented in collaboration with the Great for the Prime Picks signs near Young at Heart Lakes Black Authors Expo & Writers Conference. A book club for adults who love children’s and Sat, Jun 1, 8 & 15 / 10 AM the entrance, where you’ll find teen books. 6/4 Cloud and Wallfish by Anne hot new books that you can Nesbet; 8/6 A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Book Lovers’ Club borrow immediately. Race Riots of 1919 by Claire Hartfield A Double Life by Flynn Berry Tue, Jun 4, Aug 6 / 7 PM Wed, Jun 12 / 2 PM Wednesday Evening Book Discussion 6/19 The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin; 8/21 Beartown by Fredrik Backman Wed, Jun 19, Aug 21 / 7 PM PRIME PICKS

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BEACHWOOD BRANCH BROOKLYN BRANCH SOLON BRANCH Small Plate Homeschool Cook & Read Together Book Club W The Great Pet Escape Teen Book Club W Grades 2 – 4 Book Discussion W Grades 6 – 12 Discuss a new and easy chapter book and cook Grades 1 – 3 Enjoy a snack while enjoying classics, graphic with our Charlie Cart. After you read Victoria Jamieson’s funny graphic novels, nonfiction and the latest best-sellers. Wed, Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7 / 3 PM novel, join us to discuss the story and create your Mon, Jun 10, Jul 15, Aug 12 / 10:30 AM own graphic novel. Breakfast Bunch Book Club W Fri, Jun 28 / 2 PM BEREA BRANCH Grades 5 – 8 We’ll read new and exciting titles offered by Lunch Bunch Book Club W STRONGSVILLE BRANCH the library. W Grades 5 & 6 Sat, Jun 8, Jul 6, Aug 3 / 10:45 AM Summer Reading Meet-Up Pack a lunch and join us for a lively Grades 6 – 12 book discussion. Discuss your required summer reading. Tue, Jul 9 & 23 / 1:30 PM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH 7/24 & 8/10 The Count of Monte Cristo Craft & Book Discussion by Alexandre Dumas; 7/27 & 8/7 Middle School Book Discussion W Grades 6 – 12 Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Grades 6 – 8 We’ll discuss Nicola Yoon’s The Sun Is Also Wed, Jul 24, Aug 7 / 2 PM Take part in a fun and engaging chat a Star while make a string art craft that looks Sat, Jul 27, Aug 10 / 2 PM about books. like the book’s cover. Wed, Jul 10 & 24 / 1:30 PM Wed, Aug 7 / 4 PM WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS W BRANCH Little Bookworms Book Club MAYFIELD BRANCH Cover to Cover: Teen Book Club W Grades 3 & 4 Book Club, Jr. W Join us for food and fun as we discuss a Discuss books, make new friends and have Grades 4 – 8 different book each month. a great time. Discuss books and have a snack. 6/29 Front Thu, Jun 27, Jul 25 / 2 PM Thu, Jul 11 & 25 / 2 PM Desk by Kelly Yang; 7/27 The Season of Styx Thu, Aug 22 / 5 PM Malone by Kekla Magoon; 8/24 A Night BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen Teen Book Discussion W Sat, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 24 / 2 PM Grades 6 – 12 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Coretta ORANGE BRANCH Scott King Book Awards by discussing How It Slippery Slide Book Club W Went Down by Kekla Magoon. Grades 1 – 3 Wed, Jul 24 / 2 PM Strengthen your reading skills in a fun way and enjoy snacks and crafts. 7/11 The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka; 7/18 Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña; 7/26 The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang; 8/1 The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Thu, Jul 11 – Aug 1 / 6:30 PM

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all 216.475.2225 to learn about our Over-40 Job Seeker W ENCORE Cnew Career Pop-Up Shops, where Learn how to increase your marketability and ENTREPRENEURS W you can receive on-the-spot job advice success in today’s job market. Learn how to generate, cultivate and develop and services. Explore all our offerings at NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH your business ideas and concepts. Weekly topics: cuyahogalibrary.org/job-seeker. Thu, Jul 25 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Business Plan 1, Business Plan 2, Small Business Legalese, Know Your Customer, Where’s the WORKSHOPS Steps to an Effective Job Search W Money? and Pricing for Profit. Supported by Burton D. Morgan Foundation. LinkedIn for Beginners W Learn how to search for a job online and Create an account, build a profile, research companies using our free databases. NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH manage privacy settings and develop Get a better understanding of the importance Mon, Jul 22 – Aug 26 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM a professional network. of networking and how to become your GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH own recruiter. Ohio Means Jobs | Mon, Jun 10 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Tue, Aug 13 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM The workforce development LinkedIn Advanced W group provides mobile Create a strong profile, manage your settings, Résumé & Cover Letter employment specialists to join groups and network. Tips & Trends W meet with job seekers at our branches. Job seekers can register for services Learn the styles, tips and trends that will help GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH and meet with an employment specialist that Mon, Jun 17/ 6:30 – 8:30 PM your materials stand out from the rest. can assist with eligibility, provide information W INDEPENDENCE BRANCH and referral services, and discuss employment Developing a Career Action Plan Thu, Aug 15 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM or training opportunities funded by Ohio Means Identify your interests and transferable Jobs. For more information, please call the host skills, set goals and plan the next step in Returning to Work After branch or visit omjcc.us. your career journey. an Extended Break W BROOKLYN BRANCH PARMA BRANCH Learn helpful strategies to transition back into the Mon / 9 AM – 5:30 PM Tue, Jun 25 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM world of work, including where to start, what to say and how to re-engage the workplace. FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Steps to Effective Interviewing W MAYFIELD BRANCH Wed / 9 AM – 5:30 PM Learn what to do before, during and after the Wed, Aug 28 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH interview. We’ll cover verbal and nonverbal cues Fri / 9 AM – 5:30 PM and practice the phases of interviewing. SOLON BRANCH MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Wed, Jul 10 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Wed / 9 AM – 5:30 PM NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Fri / 9 AM – 5:30 PM

LEARN THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY PARMA BRANCH Computer Classes Tue / 9 AM – 5:30 PM We offer free classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows 10, Microsoft Office programs, SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH digital imaging and cloud computing. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/computer-classes for a complete Tue / 9 AM – 5:30 PM listing of classes. WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Drop In & Download Mon / 9 AM – 5:30 PM Learn how to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies and music from our Digital Collection. Bring your device (and passwords) and our staff will get you started. Drop In & Download sessions are available at all branches – visit cuyahogalibrary.org/drop-in to find a convenient time and location.

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uyahoga County and your local OHIO MEANS JOBS | MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Clibrary systems are making it easier CLEVELAND-CUYAHOGA COUNTY Mon, Jul 1 & Tue, Jul 2 / 1 – 5 PM than ever for residents to connect with 1910 Carnegie Avenue / Cleveland Sat, Jul 6 & 13 / 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM free education and workforce development Wed, Jul 3 / 12:30 – 4:30 PM Tue, Jul 9 & Thu, Jul 11 / 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Thu, Jul 11 / 12:30 – 4:30 PM programs through Aspire Greater Cleveland. Thu, Aug 8 / 12:30 – 4:30 PM Call 833.ASPIRE2 (833.277.4732) or visit PARMA BRANCH aspiregreatercleveland.org to get started. Tue, Jul 2 & 9 / 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM SPANISH AMERICAN COMMITTEE Then complete an orientation and schedule 4407 Lorain Avenue / Cleveland classes at a convenient time – morning, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Jul 1 / 10 AM – 2 PM Mon, Jul 1 & 8 / 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM afternoon, evening or weekend. Wed, Aug 28 / 10 AM – 2 PM Mon, Jul 1 / 5 – 8 PM; Tue, Jul 2 / 5 – 8 PM; & Wed, Jul 3 / 6 – 8 PM FREE ENGLISH CLASSES CITIZENSHIP Aspire Greater Cleveland offers beginner, MERRICK HOUSE free Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free classes to intermediate and advanced English for Speakers 1050 Starkweather Avenue / Cleveland help you prepare for the citizenship test. Students of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Students must Fri, Jun 7 & 14 / 9 AM – 1 PM must attend orientation before beginning classes. Fri, Jul 5 & 12 / 9 AM – 1 PM attend orientation before beginning classes. Fri, Aug 2 & 9 / 9 AM – 1 PM Orientation Schedule Orientation Schedule OHIO MEANS JOBS | PARMA BRANCH CLEVELAND-CUYAHOGA COUNTY BROOKLYN BRANCH Wed, Jul 3 & 10 / 6 – 8 PM 1910 Carnegie Avenue / Cleveland Mon, Jul 1 & 8 / 6 – 8 PM Wed, Aug 28 & Sep 4 / 6 – 8 PM Fri, Jun 7 & 14 / 9 AM – 12 PM PARMA BRANCH Fri, Jul 5 & 12 / 9 AM – 12 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Fri, Aug 2 & 9 / 9:30 AM – 12 PM Tue, Jul 2 / 1 – 5 PM Fri, Jul 12 / 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Tue, Aug 27 / 1 – 5 PM Fri, Aug 30 / 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM TRI-C WESTERN CAMPUS PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH 11000 Pleasant Valley Road / Parma SOLON BRANCH Sat, Jun 15 & 22 / 9 AM – 1 PM Tue, Jul 9 & Thu, Jul 11 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Sat, Jul 13 / 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Mon, Aug 26 & Wed, Aug 28 / 6 – 8 PM Sat, Aug 31 / 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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orkshops and resources: Aspiring W Create Your Book WithW Teens Write Wand practicing authors can learn about Pressbooks Public Grades 6 – 12 writing and marketing fiction, poetry, memoirs Adults Bring your writing project, or an idea for one, and more. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/write. In part one, learn about this free software and work in the company of others during this available from the Library that allows you to dedicated writing hour. create professional-quality eBooks and print- CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH #AmWriting ready files of your work. In the optional part Mon, Jun 17 / 3:30 PM Adults two, get help as you work on your project. Work on your project in the company of other Led by Andrea D. Campbell. writers. Facilitated by Abby L. Vandiver. Writer in Residence SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH W SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Fri, Jun 7; Sat, Jul 13 Master Classes Fri / 2 – 5 PM 10 AM & 11:15 AM Adults With David Giffels, the Library’s Writer Young Writers Club in Residence. 6/17 How writers read: Book Whisperer Discover books for inspiration, instruction Grades 5 – 8 Adults and companionship. 7/22 Getting published: Get your creative juices flowing and explore Meet one-on-one with Deanna Adams to discuss Find out how to send out your work. the writing process in a fun, welcoming, query letters, book proposals, novel synopses, 8/19 Evolution of an essay: Learn the no-stress environment. editors, agents, publishing and marketing. process from conception to publication. ORANGE BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Mon, Jun 3 / 7 PM Fri, Jun 7; Sat, Jul 13; Mon, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 19 Fri, Aug 2 / 2 – 5 PM 7 PM Write On: Writing Club for Teens W Grades 6 – 12 Poetry Retreat W 7 Poetry Writing Workshop Practice your craft with other teens. Each month Adults Adults will focus on different prompts. All writing levels Explore what trees can teach us through poetry Bring 20 copies of your poem and get and genres are welcome! and poem making. Led by John Fox. feedback from serious yet friendly poets. GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Led by Robert E. McDonough. Wed, Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7 / 6 PM Sat, Jun 8 / 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH W Thu, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15 Pen 2 Page Second Sunday Poets W 6:30 – 8:30 PM Grades 2 – 6 Adults Expand your writing toolbox and build better Join us for a poetry open mic moderated by Writing the Spiritual Memoir W stories through fun, quirky and challenging the city of South Euclid’s first poet laureate, Adults exercises that focus on different writing aspects. M.A. “Doc” Janning. Explore personal questions through nonfiction WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH narrative. Led by Thomas Larson. Thu, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 8 / 4:30 PM Sun, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11 / 3 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH W Sat, Jun 22 / 12:30 – 4:30 PM Self-Publishing Roundtable Creative Writing Workshop W Adults Adults Write Now! Teen Writing Group W Get advice from a panel of local authors Improve your craft and mingle with Grades 6 – 12 who have self-published in multiple genres other writers. Tap into your creativity through writing for varied readerships. WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH exercises, prompts and activities. SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Sat, Jun 15, Jul 13, Aug 10 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Thu, Jun 6, Aug 1 / 7 PM 11 AM – 1 PM Tue, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27 / 7 PM

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egistration is required for all summer camps. Registration opens Creative Writing Camp W Arts & Crafts Camp W Wednesday, May 8 at 9 AM at cuyahogalibrary.org/camps. R Ages 8 – 10 Ages 9 – 12 Join us on a creative journey Enjoy arts and crafts activities Find more special programs for kids – like Summer Lunch, where you’ll experiment with by using various tools, materials Book Buddies and Pet Pals – in our Branch Events section writing and illustrating poems. and techniques. starting on page 19! Take home your very own BROOK PARK BRANCH illustrated book of poems at Mon, Jun 17 – Thu, Jun 20 the end of camp. 2 – 4:30 PM Alphabet in Action Camp W Marvelous BROOK PARK BRANCH Mon, Jul 29 – Thu, Aug 1 W Ages 5 – 8 Mathematics Camp W Comics Camp 2 – 4 PM Examine the shapes, sounds and Ages 7 – 9 Ages 9 – 13 Learn how to create your own sequence of the alphabet through Explore multiplication, division and Deep Dive Into Digital engaging stories and movement whole numbers through movement W comic – write dialogue, draw activities. and dance. Animation Camp characters and storyboard! Ages 8 – 11 GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH BEREA BRANCH Mon, Jun 3 – Thu, Jun 6 Mon, Jun 10 – Thu, Jun 13 Draw and animate sea creatures, Mon, Jun 10 – Fri, Jun 14 2 – 4 PM 1:30 – 4:30 PM create voices and effects, and 1:30 – 4:30 PM produce your very own ocean- BRECKSVILLE BRANCH PARMA BRANCH BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Mon, Jun 24 – Thu, Jun 27 Mon, Jun 17 – Thu, Jun 20 themed movie. Mon, Jul 8 – Fri, Jul 12 2 – 4 PM 1:30 – 4:30 PM BAY VILLAGE BRANCH 1:30 – 4:30 PM SOUTHEAST BRANCH BROOKLYN BRANCH Mon, Jun 17 – Thu, Jun 20 ORANGE BRANCH Mon, Jul 15 – Thu, Jul 18 Mon, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 11 1:30 – 4:30 PM Mon, Jul 15 – Fri, Jul 19 1:30 – 4:30 PM 2 – 4 PM 1:30 – 4:30 PM SOLON BRANCH Mon, Jun 24 – Thu, Jun 27 PARMA BRANCH Puppetry Camp W Savvy Scientists Camp W 1:30 – 4:30 PM Mon, Jul 29 – Fri, Aug 2 BEACHWOOD BRANCH 1:30 – 4:30 PM Ages 5 – 8 Ages 7 – 9 Mon, Jul 22 – Thu, Jul 25 Create a variety of characters, Get hands-on with science 1:30 – 4:30 PM W develop a story line and act out a by observing, predicting and Magic Camp short puppet show for your parents experimenting like you never SOUTHEAST BRANCH Ages 9 – 13 Mon, Jul 29 – Thu, Aug 1 and caregivers on the last day of have before. After hearing about the history 1:30 – 4:30 PM of magic, you’ll learn how to the camp. SOUTHEAST BRANCH entertain an audience and SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Mon, Jun 3 – Fri, Jun 7 W create a magic show using Mon, Jun 17 – Fri, Jun 21 2 – 4 PM Fiber Arts Camp Ages 8 – 12 everyday objects. 1:30 – 3:30 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH Explore the world of fiber arts – STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Mon, Jun 24 – Fri, Jun 28 NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Mon, Jun 24 – Fri, Jun 28 2 – 4 PM from sheep’s fleece to a completed Mon, Jun 10 – Thu, Jun 13 hat. Projects will include felting, 2 – 4 PM 1:30 – 3:30 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH spinning and dyeing yarn, and PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Jul 8 – Fri, Jul 12 FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Mon, Aug 5 – Fri, Aug 9 2 – 4 PM creating a loom-knitted hat. Mon, Jun 17 – Thu, Jun 20 2 – 4 PM 1:30 – 3:30 PM NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH Mon, Jul 29 – Fri, Aug 2 Mon, Aug 5 – Fri, Aug 9 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH 2 – 4 PM 2 – 4 PM Mon, Jul 15 – Thu, Jul 18 2 – 4 PM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Mon, Aug 12 – Fri, Aug 16 PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH 2 – 4 PM Mon, Jul 22 – Thu, Jul 25 2 – 4 PM MAYFIELD BRANCH Mon, Jul 29 – Thu, Aug 1 1 – 3 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Mon, Aug 5 – Thu, Aug 8 2 – 4 PM

14 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library W ® W W Move, Make WNoise & Creative Painting Camp LEGO Robotics Camp Arduino Camp Create Camp Ages 9 – 14 Ages 10 – 14 Ages 11 – 18 Ages 9 – 13 Learn about the master artists who Learn to design, build and Experiment with electronics and Engage in movement activities, pioneered realism, impressionism, program your own robot while tinker with technology to build play musical instruments and expressionism and abstract developing essential skills like and program electronic circuits. create masterpieces in clay, methods of painting. Then create creativity, critical thinking, Learn how to combine basic collage, printmaking and paint. an original painting based on collaboration and communication. circuitry and coding concepts On Friday, you’ll get to perform these styles. BROOKLYN BRANCH with physical computing. for family and friends. BEACHWOOD BRANCH Mon, Jun 10 – Thu, Jun 13 GATES MILLS BRANCH PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Mon, Jun 10 – Thu, Jun 13 2 – 4 PM Mon, Aug 5 – Thu, Aug 8 Mon, Jun 17 – Fri, Jun 21 1:30 – 3:30 PM MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH 2 – 4 PM 1:30 – 4 PM PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 11 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Mon, Jun 24 – Thu, Jun 27 1:30 – 3:30 PM Crazy Contraption Camp W Mon, Jul 29 – Fri, Aug 2 1:30 – 3:30 PM 1:30 – 4 PM Ages 11 – 18 GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH Game Coding Camp W Join the Library’s annual Rube GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Jul 15 – Thu, Jul 18 Ages 11 – 14 Goldberg competition! Teams Mon, Aug 5 – Fri, Aug 9 1:30 – 3:30 PM We’ll start with the basics and will design and build a machine 1:30 – 4 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH level up each session through out of everyday objects. Teams Mon, Jul 29 – Thu, Aug 1 different complexities of video from five branches will compete Creative Expression Through 1:30 – 3:30 PM W game creation. The coding July 27 at the Parma-Snow Branch the Arts Camp FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH tools we’ll use – such as Scratch, to see which team has the best “Walk in my shoes”: Discover your Mon, Aug 5 – Thu, Aug 8 GameMaker Studio, Alice, Python crazy contraption. strengths through art, photography, 1:30 – 3:30 and JavaScript – are all free, so SOLON BRANCH drama, movement/dance, creative you can use them to design more Mon, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 11 writing and team-building activities. Tech Time Inc. Camp W games long after camp. 2 – 4 PM ORANGE BRANCH Ages 10 – 13 BEREA BRANCH BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Ages 9 – 11 Work with a team to develop the Mon, Jun 3 – Thu, Jun 6 Mon, Jul 15 – Thu, Jul 18 Mon, Jun 17 – Fri, Jun 21 latest and greatest tech product or 1:30 – 3:30 PM 2 – 4 PM 1:30 – 4:30 PM service. On the last day of camp, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH BEREA BRANCH GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH you’ll present your ideas to family Mon, Jun 17 – Thu, Jun 20 Mon, Jul 15 – Thu, Jul 18 Ages 9 – 11 and friends. 1:30 – 3:30 PM 2 – 4 PM Mon, Jul 8 – Fri, Jul 12 1:30 – 4:30 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH STRONGSVILLE BRANCH BROOKLYN BRANCH Mon, Jun 10 – Thu, June 13 Mon, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 11 Mon, Jul 22 – Thu, Jul 25 SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH 1 – 5 PM 1:30 – 3:30 PM 2 – 4 PM Ages 12 – 14 Mon, Jul 15 – Fri, Jul 19 NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH BRECKSVILLE BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH 1:30 – 4:30 PM Mon, Jun 17 – Thu, June 20 Mon, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 8 Mon, Jul 22 – Thu, Jul 25 1 – 5 PM 1:30 – 3:30 PM 2 – 4 PM BROOK PARK BRANCH Ages 12 – 14 Mon, Aug 5 – Fri, Aug 9 1:30 – 4:30 PM

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e have programs for every interest and hobby. HISTORY Dangerously Funny: The WCheck out these notable events for adults. You’ll find even Always Cedar Point W Uncensored Story of the more great offerings at cuyahogalibrary.org/events and in our Smothers Brothers W Branch Events section starting on page 19. Author John Hildebrandt will give an insider’s view of the operations Join Bill Brauning for a behind-the- of the world’s greatest amusement scenes look at the rise and fall of ARTS FOR WELLNESS BETTER LIVING park. Hear 40 years worth of the Smothers Brothers, including Arts for Wellness workshops Looking Fine on a Dime W stories, drama, humor and secrets. excerpts from the show highlighting provide people affected by cancer undercurrent themes and the role Workforce development NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH (including survivors, those in censorship played. professional Steven Heugel will Wed, Jun 5 / 7 PM treatment, post-treatment, their share tips and techniques to look PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH families and caregivers) the NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH great for your next job interview Wed, Jun 19 / 7 PM opportunity to connect with others Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM without breaking the bank. SOLON BRANCH through the arts. To register, INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Mon, Jul 1 / 7 PM call University Hospitals at MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Jul 8 / 7 PM 216.844.1211. Sat, Jun 1 / 3 PM INDEPENDENCE BRANCH SOLON BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Sat, Jul 27 / 2 PM Mon, Aug 12 / 7 PM Marbleized Prayer Pillow W Tue, Jun 18 / 7 PM BEREA BRANCH Create a small pillow for yourself GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH W Mon, Aug 19 / 7 PM or a loved one with a note or Cuyahoga River Fire Wed, Jul 31 / 6:30 PM The Western Reserve Historical prayer tucked inside the pocket. RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH Society will share the story of Hanging Out With SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Tue, Aug 6 / 7 PM the fire of 1969, which is based Lee Harvey Oswald W Sat, Jun 1 & 15 / 10 AM – 12 PM more on myths than reality. Joseph Reardon will relate the W Personality Through Discover how the fire brought circumstances that led to his Hand-Built Clay House Pots Handwriting Analysis W about positive change. meeting and hanging out for an Create your very own ceramic In this three-part series, learn PARMA-SNOW BRANCH evening with Lee Harvey Oswald. container that can be used as a how to determine a person’s Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM BEACHWOOD BRANCH decoration or to hold utensils. positive and negative personality MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Thu, Jul 11 / 7 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH traits by looking at their cursive. Thu, Jun 20 / 7 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Sat, Jul 13 / 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Know in an instant if someone is Tue, Aug 13 / 7 PM Sat, Jul 20, Aug 17 / 10 AM – 12 PM; good at managing money or if OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Tue, Jul 23 / 7 PM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH & Wed, Aug 28 / 6:30 PM they’re honest! BROOKLYN BRANCH Wed, Aug 21 / 7 PM SOUTHEAST BRANCH Clay Zen Gardens W Thu, Aug 15 / 7 PM Sat, Jul 20, 27 & Aug 3 / 11 AM League Park Stories W Create your own mini-Zen garden NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH MAYFIELD BRANCH The Baseball Heritage Museum with clay, sand, stones and simple Wed, Aug 21 / 7 PM details. Thu, Aug 1, 8 & 15 / 7 PM will share historic moments and offbeat stories from League Park, NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH BEACHWOOD BRANCH Mon, Aug 5, 12 & 19 / 2 PM the original home of Cleveland Tue, Jul 16, 23 & 30 / 6 – 8 PM baseball. MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Comfort Pocket Boxes W Tue, Aug 6, 13 & 20 / 7 PM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Wed, Jun 5 / 7 PM Use paper, ribbons and buttons to create a comfort box perfect GATES MILLS BRANCH for holding comforting words, Alone Survivor W Thu, Jun 20 / 7 PM dreams or wishes. Britt Ahart is a two-time participant on the History SOUTHEAST BRANCH channel’s outdoor survival series Alone. He’ll talk ORANGE BRANCH Sat, Jun 29 / 11 AM about his experiences in Argentina and Mongolia. Tue, Jun 18 & 25 / 6 – 8 PM MAYFIELD BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH STRONGSVILLE BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Sat, Jul 6 / 2 PM Tue, Aug 6 & 13 / 6 – 8 PM Wed, Jun 5 / 7 PM Tue, Aug 6 / 7 PM CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH INDEPENDENCE BRANCH GATES MILLS BRANCH Tue, Jul 16 / 7 PM Thu, Jun 6 / 7 PM Mon, Aug 12 / 7 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH SOLON BRANCH Tue, Aug 20 / 7 PM Mon, Aug 5 / 7 PM

W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 17 MUSIC COMMUNITY Featured Adult The Cleveland Orchestra PARTNERSHIPS Recorded Concert Preview W Veterans Service Commission Programs The orchestra’s Rose Breckenridge, Veterans can receive help with PhD, will preview the upcoming VA benefits, emergency financial summer concerts. assistance, memorial affairs, HOME & GARDEN W Middle Eastern Cooking CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH medical transportation and Instagram: Tips & The Western Reserve School Tue, Jul 16 / 7 PM more. Call 216.698.2600 or of Cooking will demonstrate visit cuyahogavets.org for more Strategies for Selling W GATES MILLS BRANCH traditional Middle Eastern recipes information. Learn how to set up an account, Wed, Jul 17 / 7 PM create amazing pictures and add and share samples. Blood Drives a Shoppable Post. Bring a product BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Come From Away: idea and the device you’ll use to Sat, Jun 15 / 2 PM W You can help save up to three lives Behind the Musical in just an hour of your time. For create your posts. SOLON BRANCH Get insight on the Broadway musical more information, call the American Mon, Jun 17 / 6:30 PM SOUTHEAST BRANCH before you see it in Cleveland! The Red Cross at 800.733.2767 or visit Mon, Jun 3 / 6:30 PM MAYFIELD BRANCH Center for Popular Music Studies at redcrossblood.org. BROOK PARK BRANCH Wed, Jun 19 / 6:30 PM Case Western Reserve University will BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Wed, Jun 5 / 7 PM OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH provide the background. Tue, Jun 4; Mon, Jul 1; MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Jun 24 / 6:30 PM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Tue, Aug 20 / 1:30 – 6:30 PM Tue, Jun 11 / 6PM BROOKLYN BRANCH Thu, Jun 6 / 7 PM BEACHWOOD BRANCH BEREA BRANCH Wed, Jun 26 / 6:30 PM BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Sat, Jun 15, Jul 20 Thu, Jun 27 / 6:30 PM GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Thu, Jun 27 / 6:30 PM BEACHWOOD BRANCH Tue, Jul 2 / 11 AM – 4 PM Mon, Jul 15 / 7 PM BEACHWOOD BRANCH Mon, Jun 24 / 7 PM MAYFIELD BRANCH RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH Wed, Jul 10 / 6:30 PM Tue, Jun 18; Wed, Jul 10; Thu, Jul 18 / 7 PM Doan Brook Trio W Tue, Aug 6 / 1 – 7 PM STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Fri, Aug 30 / 10 AM – 4 PM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Wed, Jul 24 / 6:30 PM Unwind to the beautiful sounds of this woodwind ensemble, which will MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Aug 19 / 3 PM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH present classical music while telling Thu, Jun 6, Aug 15 / 2 – 7 PM STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Wed, Jul 31 / 6:30 PM a personal immigration story. Fri, Jul 5; Tue, Aug 20 Tue, Aug 20 / 7 PM MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH 10 AM – 3 PM PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Sat, Aug 3 / 2 PM Wed, Jul 10 / 7 PM NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Kitchen Makeover, PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Fri, Jun 21 / 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Goodwill-Style! W CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH Tue, Aug 6 / 6:30 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH The kitchen is the heart of the home Sun, Jul 21 / 2 PM NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Thu, Jun 27; Tue, Jul 30; and can be the costliest to design, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Wed, Aug 7 / 6:30 PM Thu, Aug 8; Tue, Aug 27 decorate and update. Goodwill will Tue, Jul 30 / 7 PM CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH 1:30 – 6:30 PM share kitchen-specific tips and ideas BEACHWOOD BRANCH to keep your space interesting. Mon, Aug 12 / 6:30 PM ORANGE BRANCH Wed, Aug 14 / 7 PM Sat, Jun 29 / 10 AM – 3 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Mon, Jul 29 / 7 PM Wed, Aug 14 / 6:30 PM OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Thu, Jul 25 / 10 AM – 3 PM MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Wed, Aug 7 / 7 PM Thu, Aug 29 / 6:30 PM STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Fri, Jul 26, Aug 16 BRECKSVILLE BRANCH 10:15 AM – 3:15 PM Mon, Aug 26 / 7 PM

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W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 19 Stevens Puppets PresentW You Can Uke! W The Wizard of Oz Grades 5 – 12 Families Learn to make music on the world’s SUMMER LUNCH Puppeteers will bring L. Frank happiest instrument, the ukulele. Ages 18 & younger Baum’s classic to life. Mon, Jul 15 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM We will serve brown-bag lunches provided by the Greater Mon, Jun 17 / 6:30 PM Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last. Family Maker Fair W Let Food Be Thy Medicine W Mon – Fri, Jun 3 – Aug 9 Join us for an evening of hands-on Adults creative fun. Enjoy projects like Nutritionist Colleen Grossner screen printing, button making, BROOKLYN BRANCH PARMA-SNOW BRANCH will discuss the benefits of a block printing and paper crafts. 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM 11:30 AM – 12 PM plant-based, whole foods diet. Wed, Jul 17 / 6:30 PM GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST Thu, Jun 20 / 7 PM 3 – 3:30 PM BRANCH Storytime in the Park 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Through the Eyes of MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH W 7 Families 2 – 2:30 PM SOUTHEAST BRANCH the Artist Join us at the local playground Adults NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH 12 – 12:30 PM for outdoor stories. Art historian Felicia Zavarella 11:30 AM – 12 PM WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Thu, Jul 25 / 11 AM 12:15 – 12:45 PM Stadelman will present a series PARMA BRANCH on the lives and works of beloved 11:30 AM – 12 PM Make a Dog Blanket artists. 6/21 Salvador Dalí; for the APL W PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH 8/23 Viktor Schreckengost Grades 6 – 12 11:30 AM – 12 PM Fri, Jun 21, Aug 23 / 10 AM Make no-sew dog blankets for W donation to Cleveland Animal Family Summer Cinema Protective League. Families Thu, Jul 25 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Beat the heat and enjoy screenings of popular movies. Safe at Home W 6/25 Smallfoot; 7/9 Finding Adults Dory; 8/9 Moana Home Security Resource Center Tue, Jun 25 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM will discuss ways to make your Tue, Jul 9 / 3:30 – 5:30 PM home more secure. Fri, Aug 9 / 10 AM – 12 PM Thu, Aug 1 / 7 PM BEACHWOOD W Reset for Retirees Poolside Stories at the BRANCH Adults Journey to Empowerment W Beachwood Family Community Workshop W Teen Maker Lab Life coach Anja Sassenberg- Aquatic Center W DeGeorgia will discuss important Adults Grades 6 – 12 Families steps for making your retirement Jewish Family Service Association Explore activities on the Maker Cart, Join us for storytimes during fabulous. of Cleveland will present a including Ozobots, snap circuits, rest periods at the pool. Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM workshop promoting awareness sewing and screen printing. Thu, Jun 27 / 1 – 3 PM Wed, Jun 5, Jul 10, Aug 7 / 3:30 PM and education about domestic Friday Family Fun W Thu, Aug 8 / 2 – 3:15 PM violence in our community. Tue, Aug 20 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Pajama Storytime Ages 2 – 6 DIY Spa Day W Enjoy exciting themed-activities. Ages 18 month – 5 years Ages 8 – 12 6/14 Beach day; 7/19 Blast off; Hebrew Storytime with caregiver Enjoy snacks and create bath 8/16 Art lab Ages 2 – 6 with caregiver Wear your pj’s and join us for fun bombs, sugars scrubs and lip balms. Fri, Jun 14, Jul 19, Aug 16 Hear stories, songs and fingerplays stories, songs and fingerplays. Thu, Jul 11 / 3 – 5 PM Wed, Jun 5 – Jul 31 / 6:45 PM 10:30 AM in Hebrew and English. Presented in collaboration with the Jewish Chinese Storytime W Father’s Day Concert W Education Center of Cleveland. Simply Healthy Snacking Families All ages Wed, Aug 28 / 4 PM Adults Join us for stories, songs and Enjoy the smooth and velvety Learn about plant-based eating rhymes in Mandarin Chinese and sounds of singer Bill Newman. from a Heinen’s wellness consultant. stay for a craft and playtime. Sat, Jun 8 / 2 PM Sun, Jun 16 / 2 – 4 PM Sat, Jul 13, 27, Aug 10, 24 10:30 AM

20 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library BEREA BRANCH Stop-Motion Animation W BRECKSVILLE Screen Printing for Teens W 7 Recorder Consort West W Grades 6 – 12 BRANCH Grades 6 – 12 Adults Bring inanimate objects to life by Teen Advisory Group W 7 Learn to screen print a design onto Attend a musical performance making your own stop-motion Grades 6 – 12 a T-shirt. Bring your own shirt. by Recorder Consort West. animation video. Make crafts, play games, help Fri, Aug 9 / 10 AM – 12 PM or 2 – 4 PM Sun, Jun 2 / 2 PM Tue, Jun 25 / 6:30 PM with library activities, meet new people, earn service hours and Under the Sea W 7 Music & Movement W Scales and Tails W 7 enjoy snacks. Ages 7 – 12 Ages 19 month – 5 years Families Sat, Jun 1 / 9 AM – 5 PM Children will explore fish, rays and with caregiver Get up close with reptiles and squids in this painting workshop. Enjoy a high-energy session of amphibians from around the world! Stevens Puppets Present Sat, Aug 10 / 2 – 4 PM music and movement using shakers, Sat, Jul 20 / 2 PM The Wizard of Oz W 7 beanbags and scarves. Families Glass Etching W 7 Mon, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12 / 3:30 PM Kiwanis Read Puppeteers will bring L. Frank Adults Around the World Baum’s classic to life. Learn how to personalize glass Bike Basics W 7 Families Mon, Jun 17 / 2 PM with vinyl and etching cream. Adults Join the Berea Kiwanis Club for a Wed, Aug 14 / 7 PM Bike specialist Paul Hamad will reading celebration. Every child Mystery Bags W 7 discuss simple maintenance and will receive a free book. Grades 6 – 12 Look Who’s Talking W prepare you for summer cycling. Sat, Jul 20 / 2:30 PM Use your bag of “mystery” materials Ages 1 – 3 with caregiver Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM to complete a challenge. During this play-based program How to Save Fri, Jun 28 / 3 PM facilitated by Cleveland Hearing Art, Color & Design W What Matters W 7 & Speech Center, children and Adults Adults Mini-Movers W parents will play and explore ways Local artist Barbara Richardson Learn the basics of digital Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver to increase language skills. will give a presentation on the preservation from Baldwin Dance and move to your favorite Tue, Aug 20 / 10 AM fascinating world of color. Wallace University’s Kieth Peppers. storytime music with beanbags Mon, Jun 17 / 7 PM 6/22 Preserving family records; and rhythm sticks! Book Group Buzz W 8/12 Recording family stories Fri, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23 / 10 AM Adults Stevens Puppets Present Mon, Jul 22, Aug 12 / 6:30 PM Learn about hot new titles and The Wizard of Oz W 7 All-Star Snacks W 7 discover tips for having effective Families Interactive Mystery W Grades 6 – 12 book discussions. Puppeteers will bring L. Frank Grades 6 – 12 Learn to make great game-day Thu, Aug 22 / 7 PM Baum’s classic to life. Follow clues, solve puzzles and snacks (and then eat them). Tue, Jun 18 / 2 PM unlock mysteries in this escape Sat, Jun 29 / 11 AM room-style challenge. BROOK PARK Minecraft Creation Challenge W Tue, Jul 23 / 3 PM or 7 PM Screen Print a Canvas Bag W 7 BRANCH Grades 6 – 9 Adults Plant ExchangeW 7 Participate in a creation challenge The Beatles: W 7 Learn how to screen print a design & Lecture using the Pocket Edition on our Off the Record onto a canvas bag. Adults iPads®. Adults Mon, Jul 1 / 7 PM Dig up your perennials to divide Tue, Jun 18 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Guitarist Rick Iacoboni will play and swap for others. The Brook popular songs and share behind- Travelin’ Tuesdays: Rockefeller’s Park Botanical Garden Club will Digital Learning Lab W the-scenes stories. Cleveland Years W 7 also give a lecture on native plants. Adults Mon, Jul 29 / 7 PM Adults Sat, Jun 1 / 10:30 AM – 1 PM Learn about awesome electronic Learn about the famous industrialist’s resources available to use free A Storybook Adventure time in Cleveland. Crochet Clique W with your library card. 6/20 All ages Tue, Jul 16 / 2 – 4 PM Adults iPads®; 7/25 Consumer Reports Wander through our interactive Work on projects, socialize and Lynda.com; 8/15 Music story walk surrounding Coe Mystery Bag Design and create goods for donation. Thu, Jun 20, Jul 25, Aug 15 / 6:30 PM Lake and enjoy stories, activities Challenge W 7 Bring your crochet hooks and/or and games inspired by famous Ages 8 – 11 knitting needles. Digital Learning Lab: Drop In storybook characters. Use a “mystery” bag of materials to Mon, Jun 3, 17 / 7 PM Adults Wed, Jul 31 / 1:30 – 4:30 PM solve a STEM-related challenge. Librarians will be available to Sat, Aug 3 / 2 PM answer all your technology-related Duct Tape School Supplies W questions. Grades 6 – 12 Thu, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 15 / 2 – 4 PM Join us for a DIY session with duct tape. Tue, Aug 13 / 7 PM W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 21 W Casual Outdoor DiningW 7 Nonsurgical OptionsW BROOKLYN BRANCH Babysitters Workshop Can Be Healthy, Too for Arthritis Fly a Kite – Summer Reading Ages 11 – 16 Adults Adults Kickoff W 7 Learn important skills when caring Representatives from The Olive Learn from Southwest General’s for children. Families Scene will discuss how to make Aaron Wolkoff, DO. Mon, Jun 17 / 10 AM – 2:30 PM Celebrate by building a kite for healthy alfresco meals using fresh Thu, Jun 20 / 10 AM summer fun. ingredients. Samples provided. Make Your Own Sat, Jun 1 / 2 PM or 3:15 PM W Tue, Jun 4 / 7 PM A River Reborn: The History Wrap Bracelet of the Cuyahoga River Monthly Creative Grades 6 – 12 Family Storytime Adults Art Space W 7 Enjoy a fun DIY project. The river famously caught fire on Tue, Jun 18 / 2 – 4 PM Families Adults June 22, 1969, inspiring several Join us for stories, songs and Bring a project to work on or try songs and sullying Cleveland’s W fingerplays. out new mediums alongside others. Pinterest 101 Tue, Jun 4, Jul 2, Aug 6 / 7 PM reputation for generations. But do Tue, Jun 4, Jul 2, Aug 6 / 7 PM Adults W 7 you know the real history? Learn the basics about the popular Student Volunteers Thu, June 27 / 7pm Summer Screen Printing W social network. Tue, Jun 18 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Grades 4 – 12 Ages 10 – 18 Help at the library, enjoy fun Magic: The Casualing W Make a great design for the W activities and make new friends. All ages summer. All supplies provided. Summer Student Friends Wed, Jun 5, Jul 10, Aug 14 / 4:30 PM Play the popular card game Magic: Wed, Jun 5 / 2 – 4 PM Grades 4 – 8 W The Gathering in a variety of styles Help at the library and enjoy Traveling With Your Tablet and formats. Beat the Heat With Cool fun activities! Adults Sat, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 31 / 1 – 5 PM Summer Soups W Wed, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21 / 3 PM Learn to get the most out of your Adults smart device while on the go. W 7 W Screen-Printed Tote Bag Learn how to make refreshing Brooklyn Cinema Thu, Jun 6 / 7 PM Adults soups using fruits, vegetables and Adults Join the maker movement and your blender. Instant Family The Wonderful World create your own tote bag. Sat, Jun 22 / 2 – 4 PM W Thu, Jun 6 / 7:15 PM of Bubbles Tue, Jul 16 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM All ages NBA 2K Tournament W Old-Fashioned Family The Bubble Lady will inflate tiny W Jungle Terry’s Grades 5 – 12 Game Night bubbles, long bubbles, giant W Traveling Safari Have fun competing in our video Families bubbles and an amazing square All ages game tournament. Enjoy a night of family fun. bubble. You’ll even see a person The renowned children’s entertainer Snacks provided. 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Sat, Jun 8 / 11 AM the library. Vinyl Decal Tote Bag 101 W 7 Sat, Aug 3 / 11 AM W Adults Kindergarten Kids National Park Service: Ages 4 & 5 with caregiver W W Learn how to use our Cricut Every Kid in a Park! Music Fun for Preschoolers machine to cut decals for a Join us for fun activities to prepare Grades K – 5 Ages 4 & 5 tote bag. you and your child for kindergarten. Learn about parks through fun Enjoy singing, listening, rhyming Tue, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27 / 7 PM Tue, Jun 11 / 6 – 8:30 PM activities. Kids in fourth grade will and playing games. W receive an Every Kid in a Park pass. Thu, Aug 8 / 7 PM Brooklyn Family Cinema W 7 Bath Bombs for Teens Sat, Jun 8 / 2 PM Fri, Aug 9 / 11 AM Bumblebee Grades 6 – 12 Join us for an easy and fun Wed, Jun 12 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Teen Tech: Stop-Motion Between the Lines: DIY activity. Animation W Coloring for Adults Captain Marvel Sat, Jul 6 / 11 AM Grades 6 – 12 Relieve stress and relax with Wed, Jul 10 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Make your own stop-motion provided coloring sheets Harry Potter and the When Did Food Stop animation movies with our iPads®. and utensils. Sorcerer’s Stone Being Food? W Wed, Jun 12 / 2 – 4 PM Mon, Aug 12 / 7 PM Wed, Jul 31 / 6 – 8:30 PM Adults A physician will discuss food How to Train Your Dragon: Stevens Puppets Present Vision Workshop: Three pollutants and their potential The Hidden World The Wizard of Oz W Keys to Mastering a Life effects on our health. Thu, Aug 1 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Families You Love W 7 Thu, Jul 11 / 7 PM Puppeteers will bring L. Frank Adults Mary Poppins Returns Baum’s classic to life. Transformational coach Patti Tatro Tue, Aug 13 / 2 – 4 PM Tue, Jun 18 / 7 PM will help you define, design and Shazam! experience your dream. Sat, Aug 17 / 2 – 4 PM Tue, Aug 13 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM

22 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Glass Etch Words W 7 CHAGRIN FALLS Adults BRANCH Use our Cricut machine to etch Ice Cream Party W words onto a picture frame. Families MEET YOUR Tue, Jul 16 / 6 – 8:30 PM Join Elephant and Piggie for stories, crafts and a sweet treat. FAVORITE Wrap Jewelry Bracelet W 7 Sat, Jun 1 / 2 PM Adults AUTHORS Create your own wrap bracelet First Friday Films: Hitchcock W with leather and pearls. Adults Step beyond the pages with your favorite authors Tue, Jul 23 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM 6/7 Strangers on a Train; 7/5 Rear as they bring their books to life at the Library. Enjoy W Window; 8/2 The Man Who Knew presentations, Q&As and book signings. Save your Soap Making for Teens Too Much seats now! Grades 6 – 12 Fri, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2 Join us for a fun DIY project. 12 – 2 PM cuyahogalibrary.org/authors Sat, Aug 3 / 2 PM The Good, the Storytime Puzzle-Mania! W Bad & the Ugly W Ages 3 – 5 but not yet in kindergarten Adults Hear a story and have fun with A Heinen’s wellness consultant will puzzles. discuss healthy foods, labels and Tue, Aug 6 – 27 / 1:30 PM trends, as well as what to avoid. Mon, Jun 10 / 1 PM Canvas Book Art W 7 Adults Chautauqua-in-Chagrin Create a unique piece of art Young Explorers W using stretch canvas, book pages, Grades K – 5 markers and paper. 6/11 Explore climate change and Wed, Aug 7 & 14 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM its impact locally and globally. 6/25 Explore the science of Gretchen Rubin helped us get organized. Going Gluten-Free? W DNA. 7/2 Girls will learn how to Adults empower themselves by creating Learn the basics and enjoy vision boards. 7/16 Explore the demonstrations and samples. world of William Shakespeare. Mon, Aug 12 & 19 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Tue, Jun 11, 25, Jul 2, 16 / 4 PM

Declutter Your Mind & Space W Guided Meditation W Adults Adults Learn how to get organized and Holistic Life Solutions’ Jan discover what is truly important Webber will lead the sessions. in life. No experience necessary. Tue, Aug 13 / 7 PM Wed, Jun 12, 26, Jul 10, 24, Aug 14, 28 / 7 PM Intro to Bullet Journaling W Claudia Rankine shared her powerful poetry. Adults Evoking Native Learn the basics about the popular Landscapes W organization system and create Adults your own. Garden designer David Slawson Tue, Aug 20 / 6:30 PM will explain the essence of Japanese gardening. Not Your Parents’ Games W 7 Thu, Jun 13 / 7 PM Adults Learn how board games have changed and what types are available today. Chagrin Falls Branch Mon, Aug 26 / 7:15 PM programs continue on page 26 Harlan Coben thrilled us with his tales of suspense.

W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 23 TO THE MOON & BEYOND! We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with programs for all ages that explore the moon and space.

W 7 Legacy of Apollo: W International Women’sW 7 Project Blue Book Earth vs.W the7 Flying The Greatest Leap Air & Space Museum Adults Saucers Adults All ages Are we alone among the Adults Join Great Lakes Science Center Discover the exciting stories stars? Thomas Wertman from Hollywood has been fascinated to journey through the early of women in aviation and Mutual UFO Network of Ohio with flying saucers since the days of spaceflight, tragedies, aerospace history. will discuss the Air Force early ‘50s, when the Air Force triumphs and future plans. SOLON BRANCH investigation of UFOs that began its investigation of UFOs, called Project Blue Book. PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM began in 1952. Join pop culture historian Bill Thu, Jun 6 / 7 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Brauning for a look at the films 3 … 2 … 1 … Wed, Jun 19 / 7 PM PARMA BRANCH W 7 of the time. Sat, Jun 22 / 2 PM Blast Off! Families First Man on the Moon W NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Explore a universe of stories Families Tue, Jul 2 / 7 PM Sat, Jul 6 / 2 PM with author/storyteller Lindsay Learn about the Apollo 8 and 11 W 7 NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Bonilla, as well as opportunities lunar missions from a NASA Movie: First Man Thu, Jul 11 / 7 PM for audience participation in Glenn Research Center expert. Adults these starry tales. Enjoy refreshments and GATES MILLS BRANCH ORANGE BRANCH an afternoon film about Fri, Jul 12 / 11 AM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Sat, Jun 22 / 10 AM Neil Armstrong. Sat, Jun 15 / 2 PM BEREA BRANCH BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Sat, Jul 13 / 2 PM Science Sleuths – Out of The Race to the Moon & This World W 7 Sat, Jul 13 / 2 – 4:30 PM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH W Its Ohio Connections Grades K –3 Thu, Jul 18 / 7 PM Adults Explore the many wonders of Paper Circuit W 7 MAYFIELD BRANCH NASA engineer Jeffrey Woytach our solar system. Constellations will revisit early spaceflight and Grades 6 – 12 Sat, Jul 20 / 11 AM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Ohio’s contributions to one of Re-create a favorite constellation Sat, Jun 22 / 2 PM CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH the most significant milestones or design your own using LEDs, Wed, Aug 21 / 7 PM in history. Postcards From the copper tape and parallel circuit Mad Science: BROOKLYN BRANCH Universe W technology. Destination Moon! W Wed, Jun 19 / 6:30 PM All ages BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Grades K – 5 with families FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Gary Kader, director of Burrell Mon, Jul 15 / 7 PM Explore space with Mad Science Mon, Jul 8 / 7 PM Observatory at Baldwin of Northeast Ohio’s out-of-this Wallace University, will present BROOK PARK BRANCH world demonstrations about impressive images from the Wed, Jul 10 / 7 PM the moon. Hubble Space Telescope. OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH PARMA BRANCH GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Aug 5 / 7 PM Sat, Jun 8 / 2 PM Mon, Jun 24 / 7 PM INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Sat, Aug 17 / 2 PM

24 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library W W Full Moon Bingo Apollo 11 Celebration Mad Science:W Space Moon Party Families with children Families Technology All ages ages 7 & up Join us for activities and crafts. Grades 2 – 5 View the moon and the Join us for fast-paced fun. PARMA BRANCH Discover the technology of stars with equipment from space exploration through Win prizes! Sat, Jul 20 / 9 AM – 5:30 PM the Cuyahoga Astronomical activities and spectacular BROOK PARK BRANCH Association. W 7 demonstrations with Mad Tue, Jul 16 / 2 – 4 PM Fly Me to the Moon BEACHWOOD BRANCH Science of Northeast Ohio. Families Wed, Aug 7 / 7 PM Exploring the Celebrate Apollo 11 with fun PARMA BRANCH Night Sky W 7 facts, stories, activities, a craft Sat, Jul 20 / 1 PM Exploration Station: and a snack. W Adults W Out in Space! Cleveland Museum of Natural NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH It’s Out of This World Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver History astronomer Jason Davis Sat, Jul 20 / 11 AM Families Join us for stories, crafts and will tell you where, when and Join us for space-themed activities about the moon, how to enjoy the summer Out of This World! W 7 activities. stars and space exploration. night sky. Families FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Enjoy space-themed activities, Sat, Jul 20 / 2 PM Mon, Aug 26 / 7 PM Wed, Jul 17 / 7 PM crafts and a snack. W 7 Tue, Aug 27 / 11 AM OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Sun, Moon & Stars Space Day Sat, Jul 20 / 11 AM Grades K – 4 We’re celebrating all day. Become a junior astronomer and learn about the solar Adult Craft: Star Mad Science: W system. Constellation Votive Space Frontiers 9 AM – 5:30 PM Ages 3 – 6 ORANGE BRANCH Learn about the moon and Sat, Jul 20 / 2 PM Legacy of Apollo: space through captivating The Greatest Leap W demonstrations and simple All-Star Galaxy Adults science experiments with Mad Globes W 7 11 AM Science of Northeast Ohio. Grades 6 – 12 W Family Story Craft PARMA BRANCH Make your very own galaxy 2 PM globe – think snow globe but Sat, Jul 20 / 11:15 AM with an outer space theme. Family Fun With Stomp Rockets W 3 PM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH MAYFIELD BRANCH Tue, Aug 6 / 7 PM Sat, Jul 20 / during library hours

W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 25 FAIRVIEW PARK Intro to littleBits Code Kit W End of Summer Celebration: Continued from page 23 W BRANCH Grades 4 – 6 Movie & Luau Sinatra W Learn about coding by making and Families Join us as we watch Disney’s W Adults playing games. Streaming Video , play summer games and Sinatra Selects will wow you with a Sat, Jun 29 / 2 – 4 PM Moana Adults create a beach-themed craft. medley of songs from the legendary Learn to stream video content from W Sat, Aug 10 / 2 – 4 PM Kanopy, Hoopla and OverDrive, all singer’s repertoire. Fairy Tale STEAM free with your library card. Sat, Jun 1 / 2 PM Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver W Enjoy fairy tale-themed STEAM Bubble STEAM Tue, Jun 25 / 10 AM Music & Movement Storytime stations. Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Explore all things bubbles: making W Ages birth – 5 years with caregiver Tue, Jul 23 / 2 PM Frankentoys bubbles, waving bubble wands and Join us for a story followed by Grades 6 – 12 going inside bubbles. songs and movement activities. Paul Revere W 7 Take apart old toys and put Tue, Aug 20 / 2 PM them back together in different Wed, Jun 5 – Jul 31 / 10 AM Adults Kenneth Hammontree of Living combinations. W 7 History Productions will re-enact Drop-In Craft: Duct Tape Mon, Jul 8 / 3 PM Creeper Club Grades 6 – 12 the American patriot’s life. Pencil Cases W Play the Minecraft Pocket Edition on Sat, Jul 27 / 2 PM Grades 2 – 5 Junior Robotix Join us for a fun DIY activity. iPads®, share ideas and talk about Build STEAM skills and explore the W Sat, Aug 24 / 2 – 4 PM world of WeDo robots. Minecraft books. Harry Potter Week Thu, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 1 / 3:30 PM Harry Potter Movie & Photo Day Ages 7 – 10 All ages Mon, Jul 22 / 2 – 4 PM GARFIELD HEIGHTS W Mon, Jul 29 / 1:30 – 4:30 PM Grades 4 – 8 Teen STEAM BRANCH Mon, Jul 22 / 6 – 8 PM Grades 6 – 12 Harry Potter Escape Room Enjoy fun and engaging STEAM- Truck-a-palooza: Summer Scavenger Hunt Reading Kickoff W Sharpie® Art W themed activities. 6/8 Sunbaked Ages 9 – 14 Families s’mores; 7/11 Pop, bang, boom Tue, Jul 30 / 2 PM Grades 6 – 12 Get up close with special vehicles – Create watercolor-like art tiles science explosions Potter-ific Screen Printing & Crafts see, hear and touch them! while learning about color-mixing Sat, Jun 8 / 2 PM Thu, Jul 11 / 6 PM Grades 4 – 8 Sat, Jun 1 / 11 AM – 1 PM and the science behind permanent Wed, Jul 31 / 2 PM markers. Women in History: LEGO® WeDo: Honoring Garfield Heights Rocks Sat, Aug 10 / 3 PM W Viola Liuzzo W 7 Harry Potter Talent Show Adults Grades 2 – 5 Grades 6 – 12 Take Charge of Your Showcase your music, dance or Immune System W Women in History’s Ellen Rooney Thu, Aug 1 / 2 – 4 PM will re-enact the life of the civil poetry skills. Adults Potter Painting rights activist. Sat, Jun 1 / 2 – 4 PM A Heinen’s wellness consultant will Grades 3 – 6 Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM discuss gut health, immune booster Fri, Aug 2 / 2 PM Preschool Academy W and sprouted and fermented foods. W Ages 3 – 5 years, but not yet in Mon, Aug 12 / 1 PM Summer Fun STEAM The Underground Railroad W Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver kindergarten Adults Join us for STEAM stations that Join us for stories, rhymes and A Grand Day W Local actors will perform an celebrate summer – baseball, activities as we prepare your child Families abolition story, take questions and fireworks, sandcastles and more! for the journey into kindergarten. We’ll celebrate grandparents discuss the opening of University Tue, Jun 25 / 2 PM Mon, Jun 3 – Jul 29 / 10 AM and grandchildren with an Circle’s newest museum, dedicated intergenerational program W to exploring Underground Railroad STEAM Time W featuring crafts, stories and fun. Wire-Wrapped Wine Glasses activities in Northeast Ohio. Adults Grades K – 3 Wed, Aug 28 / 10 AM Tue, Jul 30 / 7 PM Local jewelry designer Evelyn Every month we’ll have a different Finley will help you create your own adventure – science experiments, Everything, Everything technology, building, art and music. wine glasses. Movie Night W Thu, Jun 27 / 6:30 PM Mon, Jun 3, Jul 1, Aug 5 / 6:45 PM Grades 6 – 12 Enjoy light snacks and a screening Music & Movement Storytime of the popular movie. Ages 19 months – 5 years with caregiver Wed, Aug 7 / 6 – 8 PM Join us for stories and rhymes followed by songs and movement activities. Tue, Jun 4 – Jul 30 / 10 AM

26 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Drop In & Innovate Innovation Creations W GATES MILLS Adults Adults BRANCH Learn about the equipment in our Learn how to engrave custom Chair Yoga W 7 BOOK Innovation Center and stay for a designs onto wooden cooking Adults BUDDIES W self-guided project. spoons. With a focus on body awareness, Big Buddies help Little Buddies Thu, Jun 6, 20, Jul 18, Aug 1, 15 Wed, Jul 10 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM breath and relaxation, Partners to 2 – 4 PM improve their reading skills by W Empowerment’s Liz Lear will lead reading aloud together and W Family Robotix Challenge this four-week series designed for playing fun reading games. Garfield Heights Cinema Ages 7 – 12 with caregiver those with physical limitations. Big Buddies: Check with your Adults Program LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Mon, Jun 3 – 24 / 12:30 PM branch to see if you need to Enjoy a movie and refreshments. robots to compete in obstacle attend an orientation session Wed, Jun 12, Jul 24; Thu, Aug 22 challenges. Teen Art Experiments W before the first program. 6:30 – 8:30 PM Mon, Jul 15 / 7 PM Grades 6 – 12 BEREA BRANCH Experiment with different types of Art Workshop W Little Buddies: Grades 1 – 3 STEAM Day: Come Out art and media. Big Buddies: Grades 6 – 12 Adults W to Play Thu, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 1 / 3:30 PM Mon, Jun 17 & 24 / 2 PM Enjoy a fun DIY project. 6/13 Ages 5 – 8 with caregiver Wed, June 19 & 26 / 2 PM Throw-and-sow­ seed balls; 7/18 Build, experiment and create with W Genealogy Meet-Up MAYFIELD BRANCH Painted vase; 8/8 Garden rocks fun STEAM activities. Adults Little Buddies: Grades 1 – 3 Thu, Jun 13, Jul 18, Aug 8 Sat, Jul 20 / 11 AM Work on your family tree with other 6:30 – 8:30 PM Big Buddies: Grades 4 – 12 researchers. Use library resources, Mon, Jun 3, 10 & 17 Family Fort Building W get research help and share stories. 6:30 PM Dads, Grandpas & Uncles W Ages 5 – 12 with caregiver Sat, Jun 15 / 3 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Game Day Families will team up to create a Ages 3 – 13 with caregiver W Little Buddies: Grades 1 – 4 fun fort and enjoy a story, a short Techie Teens Big Buddies: Grades 5 – 12 Celebrate Father’s Day by movie and yummy snacks. Grades 6 – 12 Mon, Jun 24 – Thu, Jun 27 playing organized games with Mon, Jul 29 / 6:30 PM Explore different technology each 3 PM your little ones. month. Sat, Jun 15 / 11 AM W OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Iron Chef: Teen Edition Thu, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 22 / 3:30 PM Little Buddies: Grades 1 – 3 W Grades 6 – 12 Big Buddies: Grades 6 – 12 Baby & Toddler Play Test out your culinary skills. Sketchbook Club W Wed, Jul 17, 24 & 31 Ages birth – 3 with caregiver Wed, Jul 31 / 2 PM Adults 2 PM Enjoy play-based programs with Bring a sketchbook and drawing your little one(s). 6/19 Blocks and W SOLON BRANCH Tie-Dye tools to start (or expand on) your Little Buddies: Grades 1 – 3 shapes; 7/24 Animals Ages 6 – 12 practice. We’ll draw outdoors and Big Buddies: Grades 6 – 12 Wed, Jun 19 & Jul 24 / 10:30 AM Have fun with tie-dye. Bring a clean try watercolor landscapes. Mon, Jun 24 – Jul 22 W white cotton shirt and your creativity. Mon, Jun 24, Jul 29, Aug 26 / 2 PM 1:30 PM Collaboration Lab Sat, Aug 10 / 11 AM Adults Great Lakes National Enjoy a space to design and Bullet Journaling W Puppet Theater Presents share projects. Come with ideas Adults “Little Red Riding Hood” W and materials to plan and create Learn the essentials of creating a Families your project. Staff will be present personal planning system. Puppeteers will bring Charles for support. Tue, Aug 13, 20 & 27 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Perrault’s classic to life. Wed, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21 Fri, Jun 28 / 1:30 PM 6:30 – 8:30 PM Mother Goose Games W Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver A Fun Look at Fashion W 7 W Full STEAM Ahead Camp Have fun with nursery rhyme- Adults Ages 7 – 10 themed activities. Art historian Stacie Murray will Experiment, build, investigate and Sat, Aug 17 / 11 AM present a history of fashion. create during fun, action-packed Sat, Aug 10 / 11 AM STEAM activities. Escape Room: Teen Edition W Mon, Jun 24 – Fri, Jun 28 / 2 – 4 PM Grades 6 – 12 Your challenge will be to solve Amazing MagicW of a mystery and conquer our Rick Smith Jr. escape room. All ages Sat, Aug 31 / 2 PM Enjoy cutting-edge magic and illusions from the world-class entertainer. Sat, Jul 6 / 2 PM W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 27 INDEPENDENCE Understanding Vascular BRANCH Disorders W VolunTeens W Adults CONGRATULATIONS, Join Cleveland Clinic for a Grades 5 – 12 discussion about vascular and NEW AMERICANS Get involved in your community blood flow disorders that will cover Twenty-five immigrants were sworn in as United States citizens while receiving service hours risks, diagnosis and treatment. during a naturalization ceremony at our Parma-Snow Branch. We for school. Thu, Jul 18 / 6 PM were proud to host our new citizens for such a memorable event. Tue, Jun 11; Wed, Jul 17 / 3 PM W 7 School Readiness W Life-Size Chutes & Ladders Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Families Help your child make the transition Join us on our life-size board into school as you explore hands- and become part of the game, on activity stations together. “climbing” ladders and “sliding” 6/12 All about me; 7/10 down chutes. Celebrating together Tue, Aug 13 / 6:30 PM Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10 / 11 AM T-Shirt Decorating W Create a T-Shirt Bag W Grades 5 – 12 Bring in a clean shirt to decorate Grades 6 – 12 and get creative. Make a unique design and turn an old T-shirt into a bag. Tue, Aug 20 / 3 PM Library-Themed Tote Bag W Drop In & Innovate W Tue, Jun 18 / 7 PM Celtic Rush W Adults Adults Create a tote bag using our Attend an Innovation Center All ages Electric Art DoodleBots W 7 heat press. orientation and start a new project. Enjoy the music of Celtic Rush, Ages 7 – 10 Wed, Jul 17 / 6:30 PM Tue, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 23, Aug 13, 27 a traditional Irish band with a Give your art a digital boost 2 – 4 PM nontraditional twist. with science, technology and Birds on a Wire W Sat, Aug 31 / 2 PM engineering. Adults Innovation Creations W 7 Thu, Jun 20 / 2 PM Create a lovely piece of art for Adults MAPLE HEIGHTS your wall. Join the maker movement and Balloons (& More!) BRANCH Wed, Jul 31 / 6:30 PM enjoy an evening of creativity in our by Blake W 7 Innovation Center. Families Messy Mondays Teen Tuesday Tue, Jun 11; Mon, Aug 12 / 6:30 PM Ages 3 – 7 with caregiver Enjoy a performance from juggling Grades 6 – 12 Enjoy stories, songs and a fun, artist and balloon sculptor Blake Meet up with friends for fun Homeschooler Monday W creative and messy activity. Parhamovich. activities designed just for teens. Grades 6 – 12 Younger siblings welcome. Sat, Jun 29 / 11 AM Tue, Aug 6 / 3:45 PM Enjoy games, arts/crafts and Mon, Jun 3 – Jul 29 / 7 PM maker projects. All-Star Photo Op Mon, Jun 17 / 10:30 AM All ages Teen STEAM MAYFIELD BRANCH Celebrate the MLB All-Star Game Grades 6 – 12 Volunteens W 3-D Design Key Chains Socialize, challenge yourself and W in Cleveland by taking a themed Grades 6 – 12 for Kids get creative with fun STEAM-based picture in front of our green screen. Volunteer to be a Book Buddy and Grades 2 – 6 activities. We’ll have exciting new Mon, Jul 1 / 2 – 4 PM help kids with literacy skills. Create your own key chain using challenges every month. Mon, Jun 3, 10 & 17 / 6:30 PM design software and our 3-D printer. W 7 Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 / 3:45 PM Create a Fairy Garden Thu, Jun 20 / 2 – 4 PM Ages 7 – 10 Rockin’ Through History & Entice fairies to your home for good Create a Backyard W Jungle Terry W 7 Wildlife Habitat W Music of the ‘60’s luck and happiness. Adults Families Adults Tue, Jul 16 / 2 PM “The Doc of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Joel The renowned children’s entertainer Learn to create a habitat in your Keller, will share musical history. will bring his live animal show to backyard that is friendly for wildlife. Tue, Jun 11 / 2 PM the library. Thu, Jun 13 / 7 PM Mon, Jun 24 / 7 PM

28 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Teen Robotics W Stay & Play W Tasty Tuesdays W All-Star STEAM W 7 Grades 6 – 12 Ages birth – 5 years with caregiver Ages 8 – 11 Grades 6 – 12 Build and program a LEGO® Enjoy our toys and have a play Join us as we create tasty treats that Take part in a baseball-themed MINDSTORMS® EV3 robot and date at the library. are also healthy. STEAM activity. complete a fun challenge. Thu, Aug 1 / 10 AM Tue, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 23 / 2:30 PM Wed, Jul 10 / 7 PM Thu, Jun 27 / 3:30 PM Intro to Raspberry Pi W Summer Sing W Movie Night Fun 7 3-D Design Basics W Adults Adults All ages Adults Learn to build and program Enjoy an evening of song. We’ll sing Enjoy a night out on the lawn of the Explore hands-on digital creation electronic circuits in this favorite tunes – both old and new! library. We’ll feature a magic show, using a 3-D modeling program. introductory class. Wed, Jun 12 / 7 PM balloon art and a screening of Thu, Jun 27 / 7 PM Thu, Aug 8 / 6:30 PM Captain Underpants: The First Epic Build It! W Movie. Bring a chair or blanket. Cricut Basics W They Broke the Glass Ceiling W Grades K – 3 Fri, Jul 12 / 8 – 11 PM Adults Adults Share a story and use LEGO® Get an introduction to the Cricut Adjunct professor Betty Zak will bricks to build on a related theme. Vegetarian Cooking W machine and learn how to create detail women who achieved Mon, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 / 7 PM Adults and cut personalized projects out greatness in art and music. Western Reserve School of Cooking of a variety of materials. Tue, Aug 13 / 2 PM Hats Off to Baseball W 7 will present this introductory course. Tue, Jul 2 / 6 PM Grades 3 & 4 Mon, Jul 15, 22 & 29 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Decorate a baseball cap using Cleveland in the Fab ‘50s W MIDDLEBURG fabric paint. Wear old clothes or Rise & Shine! It’s Adults HEIGHTS BRANCH bring something to cover yourself. Breakfast Time W Re-examine the decade when the All-Star Scavenger Hunt 7 Sat, Jun 22 / 2 PM Adults Indians, Browns and Barons all All ages Homemade granola is nutritious played in championships; Marilyn Celebrate the start of the Summer Streaming Movies & and delicious. Learn how to make Sheppard was murdered; and Reading Program and win prizes. TV Shows W this tasty breakfast dish. Marilyn Monroe was married. Sat, Jun 1 / 9 AM – 5:30 PM Adults Thu, Jul 18 / 7 PM Tue, Jul 9 / 2 PM Learn to stream video content from Cleveland Clinic: Kanopy, Hoopla and OverDrive, all Stuffed Animal Sleepover W 7 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 Vascular Disorders & free with your library card. Ages 6 – 10 Orientation W Their Management W Mon, Jun 24 / 7 PM Your favorite stuffed animal is Adults Adults invited to a sleepover at the library. Become familiar with the popular Daniel Kassavin, MD, will discuss You Can Uke W Enjoy refreshments and a craft. robotics kit. the diagnosis and treatment of Learn to make music on the world’s Sat, Jul 20 / 11 AM Tue, Jul 9 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM peripheral artery disease. happiest instrument, the ukulele. Wed, Jun 5 / 1 PM Grades 5 – 12 Baby/Toddler Prom W 7 Bubble Lady W 7 Wed, Jun 26 / 2 – 4 PM Ages birth – 36 months with caregiver Families Bone Density & Body Adults Dress your little one in something The Bubble Lady will inflate tiny Fat Screenings Wed, Jun 26 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM fancy and enjoy a morning of bubbles, long bubbles, giant Adults dancing, photos and stories. bubbles and an amazing square A community outreach nurse from Teens Cook W Sat, Aug 10 / 11 AM bubble. You’ll even see a person Southwest General Health Center Grades 6 – 12 inside a bubble! will conduct free screenings. 6/27 Summer smoothies; Simple Summertime Apps W Mon, Jul 22 / 7 PM Thu, Jun 6 / 9 – 11 AM 7/25 Summertime sweets and Adults treats; 8/8 Back-to-school snacks Join us for a delicious demonstration Let’s Learn Together Outside W Outback Ray’s Amazing Thu, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 8 / 2 PM and learn how to make healthy Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Animal Show W 7 summertime appetizers. During three sessions, discover Families Put More Happiness Mon, Aug 26 / 7 PM tools and strategies for engaging Join us for an exciting and in Your Day W your child in learning activities educational look at exotic animals. Adults while exploring the great outdoors. Sat, Jun 8 / 2 PM Southwest General Health Center’s Siblings welcome. Marlene Kurz will share fascinating Wed, Jul 31, Aug 7 & 14 / 10 AM Summertime Salads W new research about happiness. Adults Tue, Jul 9 / 7 PM Learn new recipes with fresh ingredients. Mon, Jun 10 / 3 PM

W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 29 NORTH OLMSTED BookFlix Family Fun W 7 Builders ChallengeW – OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Watch, read along and listen to Summer Fun BRANCH Teen Minecraft Meet-Up W 7 children’s books from BookFlix Grades K – 3 Glass Etching W 7 After hearing a story, use your Grades 6 – 12 and Tumblebooks on our big Adults imagination and our LEGO® Join other enthusiasts to explore, screen. We’ll also make a craft bricks Work on an etched-glass project build, battle and survive in exciting and explore staff picks. to build a creation of your choice. with the provided supplies. Sat, Jun 15 / 11 AM virtual worlds. Sat, Aug 10; Fri, Aug 16 / 11 AM Tue, Jun 11 / 6:30 PM Mon, Jun 3, Jul 8, Aug 5 / 4 PM W Ooey-Gooey Science W 7 Tots Dance Get Trapped in a Magic: The Togethering W Ages 8 – 10 Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver Video Game! W 7 Dance and move to music with Teens & adults Make various forms of ooey-gooey Grades 3 – 6 beanbags and shaker eggs. Play the popular card game Magic: creations, such as color-changing Create a completely original video The Gathering in a friendly, casual slime and bouncy balls. Sat, Jun 22, Aug 24 / 11 AM game story with Dustin Brady, setting. Beginners welcome! Tue, Aug 13 / 2 PM Thu, Jul 25 / 7 PM author of the series Trapped in Sat, Jun 8, Jul 6, Aug 3 / 1 – 5 PM W 7 a Video Game. Library Resources on All-Star Tote Bags Wed, Jun 19 / 2 PM Teen STEAM W 7 Your Smartphone W Adults Watch a vinyl-cutting demo, learn Grades 6 – 12 Adults RoboVentures W about the Library’s Innovation 6/18 Stop-motion animation: Learn about our selection of books, Grades 6 – 12 Centers and create your own Bring LEGO® characters to magazines, classes and language- Join us for monthly free play and tote bag. life and sculpt your own story learning resources accessible online mini-challenges using LEGO® using Stop Motion for iPad®. with your library card. Tue, Jun 25 / 7 PM MINDSTORMS® robots. 8/12 Screen printing: Get hands- Wed, Aug 14 / 7 PM W Wed, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 14 / 7 PM on with creative techniques. ACT Practice & Workshop Tue, Jun 18; Mon, Aug 12 / 6 – 8 PM Wii Welcome Back W Grades 6 – 12 Cookie Design War! W 7 7/13 Take a free practice test Grades 6 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 from Huntington Learning Center. Family Fort Night W 7 Drop in to relax and catch up with Battle it out to see who can design 7/24 Receive your results and Build an indoor reading fort friends while enjoying Wii and the best cookies with icing and get test-taking tips. with blankets and other supplies. Xbox gaming and board games. toppings. Sat, Jul 13 / 9:30 AM – 1 PM Then enjoy a snack and book in Mon, Aug 26 / 2:30 – 4:30 PM Wed, Jun 26 / 7 PM Wed, Jul 24 / 6:30 PM your fort! W 7 W 7 Mon, Jul 1 / 6:30 PM Masks: Around the World W Snowman in July Adults Mini-Movers Adults ACT & SAT Practice W Experience masks from many Ages 6 – 18 months with caregiver Make a snowman that won’t melt Join us for music, movement, play Grades 6 – 12 cultures, courtesy of the in the summer heat. and socialization. Get ready for the real thing by Cleveland Museum of Art. Tue, Jul 9 / 7 PM taking free practice tests. Wed, Aug 28 / 7 PM Sat, Jul 13 / 10 AM 7/6 ACT; 8/3 SAT W Let’s Learn Together Sat, Jul 6, Aug 3 / 9:30 AM – 1 PM Science Sleuths: Air Outside W 7 NORTH ROYALTON Grades 1 – 4 Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Estate Planning for BRANCH Explore how air moves objects, flies During three sessions, discover Digital Assets W VolunTeens W planes and spins paper in spirals. tools and strategies for engaging Sat, Jul 20 / 11 AM Adults Grades 6 – 12 your child in learning activities Join attorney Elizabeth Perla to while exploring the great outdoors. Get involved in your community A Very Harry Potter learn how to ensure that your while receiving service hours W Siblings welcome. digital assets – including your for school. Birthday Party Mon, Jul 15, 22 & 29 / 10 AM Grades 6 – 12 Facebook profile, email account, Wed, Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7 / 7 PM photos and blog – are part of Celebrate with games, trivia Shipwreck Challenge W 7 and fun! your estate plan. Swifty the Balloon Clown W 7 Grades 4 – 6 Wed, Jul 31 / 7 PM Wed, Jul 24 / 7 PM Families Your ship has wrecked on a desert Ohio’s premier balloon artist will W island. Your two-day challenge: Simple Summer Science W 7 amaze you with his creations. Beginner Blogging for Teens Build a craft with the remains of the Grades 6 – 12 Preschoolers & their families Sat, Jun 8 / 11 AM ship that will hold up in rough seas Enjoy some fun in the sun while Get an introduction to blogging and get you back to civilization! in this program, which meets playing, singing, reading and Tue, Jul 30 & Thu, Aug 1 / 2 PM learning about nature. the requirements of the Website Designer badge for Girl Fri, Aug 9 / 10 AM Scout Seniors. Wed, Aug 14 / 7 PM

30 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Bookish Terrarium W 7 Amazing ButterfliesW 7& Take Apart Tech W 7 Build a Bot Mini-Camp W 7 Adults Fantastic Flowers Ages 11 – 16 Grades 5 – 12 Make a cute rose out of a book Grades K – 4 Learn how technology works by Over three days, learn how to page, which you’ll place in a Celebrate our library garden by taking it apart! Use screwdrivers build a robot from scratch using terrarium bottle with moss and learning about butterflies. You’ll get and pliers to disassemble phones, a microprocessor, breadboard, stones. to take home your own flower to computer parts and small appliances. motors, transformers and resistors. Tue, Aug 6 / 7 PM attract them! Tue, Jul 23 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Tue, Jun 11; Wed, Jun 12; & Sat, Jun 22 / 2 PM Thu, Jun 13 / 2 – 4 PM Stop-Motion Animation W W 7 Slime Time! W Grades 6 – 12 Songwriting Workshop Grades K – 5 Teen Summer Movie W 7 Bring toys, figures and created Ages 10 – 15 Create different types of slime as Grades 5 – 12 characters to life and sculpt your Expand your thinking, writing we get a little messy concocting. Enjoy an activity related to the own story using Stop Motion and music skills in this two-day Wed, Jul 24 / 7 PM movie before the screening. for iPad®! workshop as you create melodies 6/11 Solo: A Star Wars Story; Wed, Aug 21 / 7 PM on our instruments. At the end of Adult & Teen Maker 6/25 Spider-Man: Into the the workshop, you’ll perform for Design W 7 Spider-Verse; 7/9 Black Panther; family and friends. ORANGE BRANCH Design your own T-shirt using 7/23 Bumblebee W Mon, Jun 24 & Tue, Jun 25 / 2 – 4 PM vinyl heat-transfer cutouts from Tue, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 23 / 6 PM Teas Around the Globe W 7 our Cricut machine. Adults Babysitting Workshop Adults Adult Coloring Explore the different types of tea Ages 11 – 16 Tue, Aug 6 / 1:30 PM Discover the therapeutic benefits enjoyed in various countries as Learn how to keep children safe, Ages 11 – 16 of coloring. well as associated customs, rituals, happy, well-fed, diapered and Tue, Aug 6 / 6:30 PM Tue, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13 / 7 PM ceremonies and legends. entertained. Presenters will include Wed, Jun 5 – 26 / 6:30 PM a registered nurse, members of the Robotix Challenge W Let’s Go Out to the Movies W W 7 local police/fire departments and Grades 1 – 4 Adults Young Artists a youth literacy specialist. Discover what you can do with the Check out the monthly movie and Grades 2 – 5 Sat, Jul 13 / 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT robot! join us for a discussion. 6/12 The Learn about famous artists and Wed, Aug 7 / 6:30 PM Danish Girl; 7/10 The Greatest create works inspired by their styles. Showman; 8/14 Denial Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10 / 2 PM iPad® for Beginners Wed, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 / 7 PM Adults Learn the basic skills needed to Universal Language navigate and use the device. Calligraphy Club W VOLUNTEER Mon, Aug 26 / 11 AM Adults 6/18 Jennifer Kaplan will AT CCPL PARMA BRANCH demonstrate Hebrew script. 7 7/16 Practice calligraphy using “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have Meet & Speak English original poems as inspiration. the heart.” –Elizabeth Andrew Adults 8/20 Explore Cyrillic script. Join our casual group where new We’re always looking for people willing to give their time and Tue, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20 / 7 PM talent to help us make our community an even better place to English speakers can practice live, work and play. conversation skills with native Mini-Magical Gardens W speakers. Grades 1 – 5 cuyahogalibrary.org/volunteer Mon / 7 PM Plant and create a tiny garden filled W with live succulents, rocks, moss, Reptiles & You tiny fences, miniature animals and All ages other surprises. A Cleveland Metroparks naturalist Mon, Jul 1 / 11 AM will reveal what makes our native reptiles so cool and discuss some Summer Maker Club W 7 of West Creek’s favorite cold- Grades 5 – 12 blooded creatures. Enjoy makerspace activities Wed, Jun 5 / 7 PM followed by a program with a professional artist. Wed, Jul 10, 17 & 24 / 2 – 4 PM

W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 31 W Genealogy Workshop PARMA HEIGHTS Bullet Journaling W P.A.L.S. WSensory-Friendly 7 Adults BRANCH Adults Movies A librarian will help you search for Babysitters Workshop W A personal bullet journal is a quick All ages your ancestors using Library and The sound is lower, the lights are Grades 6 – 12 and flexible system that helps you internet resources. brighter and talking, singing and Learn the basics of babysitting track short- and long-term goals. Thu, Jul 11 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM moving are perfectly acceptable! infants through older children, In this three-part series, set up your These sensory-friendly events with a focus on safety, first aid, journal and begin to track what are great for movie lovers on ALLDATA Auto Repair time management and play. you need to get done. W the autism spectrum and/or with Database Sat, Jun 8 / 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Thu, Aug 1, 8 & 15 / 7 PM Adults special needs as well as anyone Explore the most comprehensive Tots & Blocks W Jazz: Sonorities of the Past, who prefers this type of movie resource for automotive diagnostic experience. 6/17 Mary Poppins Ages 1 – 3 with caregiver Present & Future W and repair info, free with your ; 7/15 Interact and play with Adults Returns How to Train Your library card. ; developmentally appropriate The Jazz Initiative Ensemble – Dragon: The Hidden World Wed, Jul 17 / 2 PM 8/5 toy blocks. Siblings ages birth dedicated to the advocacy of A Dog’s Way Home to 5 years are welcome. jazz education and history in Mon, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 5 / 11 AM Android Tablet 101 W Fri, Jun 14, Jul 12 / 10 AM Greater Cleveland – will perform W 7 Adults components of swing and Family Maker Night Bring your device and learn Babysitters CPR W collective improvisation. Bring a T-shirt to tie-dye in one of essential skills. three sessions. Grades 6 – 12 Tue, Aug 13 / 7 PM Thu, Jul 25 / 2 PM Learn CPR for infants, children Mon, Jun 17 / 6:30, 7 or 7:30 PM and adults. ® W 7 Stuffy Sleepaway Sat, Jun 15 / 10 AM PARMA-SNOW Zentangle -Inspired Art Camp Party W 7 BRANCH Adults Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Brick Builders Club W Cricut Basics W 7 Discover this easy-to-learn and Drop a stuffed friend off relaxing method of creating Grades K – 5 Adults July 13 – 20 for a week of fun. beautiful images from repetitive Bring your imagination and build Learn how to use the Cricut Design You’ll get a letter from stuffy and patterns. with our bricks. Space and Explore Air machine. reunite at our party with activities, Thu, Jun 20, Aug 22 / 7 PM Sat, Jun 22, Jul 20, Aug 17 / 2 PM Mon, Jun 3 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM treats and a video of all the adventures. Pearl Road Book Stop DIY Sharpie® Tile Art W P.A.L.S. Prom: Fri, Jul 26 / 11 AM Adapted Dance W Adults Grades 6 – 12 All ages Our librarian will share a few Create your very own colorful W This sensory-friendly event for Ohio’s Romantic Tragedies new books while you enjoy abstract tile artwork with assorted Adults all abilities will include music, refreshments. Sharpie markers. Hear the stories behind some of dancing, activities, giveaways Thu, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22 / 1:30 PM Thu, Jun 6 / 3 PM Ohio’s most engaging couples. and refreshments. Thu, Aug 1 / 7 PM Tag – You’re It! W Perennial Swap W Sat, Jun 22 / 1:30 – 3:30 PM W Grades 6 – 12 Adults W Explore Fiber Crafts Learn about graffiti as an art form The more you share, the more Underground Railroad Adults Adults and practice the different styles you’ll receive. Presented in Learn to chain stitch, single crochet Local actors will perform an of graffiti lettering in this two-day partnership with the Ridgewood and double crochet. abolition story, take questions and workshop. Garden Club. Wed, Aug 7 / 2 – 4 PM discuss the opening of University Thu, Jul 11 & Fri, Jul 12 / 1:30 – 4 PM Sat, Jun 8 / 2 – 4 PM W 7 Circle’s newest museum, dedicated ZooMobile: Rainforest Food Art: Fun With Food W Teen Innovation Club W to exploring the Underground Grades K – 5 with families Railroad in Northeast Ohio. Grades 6 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 Meet rainforest animals and learn Mon, Jun 24 / 7 PM Pair food and your imagination Explore exciting technology and about their diverse habitats with to create a healthy and delicious equipment in our Innovation Center the Akron Zoo. work of art. as you join the maker movement Wonderful World Sat, Aug 10 / 11 AM W 7 Tue, Jul 30 / 1:30 – 3:30 PM and create your own project. of Bubbles Families Thu, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8 / 3 PM iPad® & iPhone® Basics W The Bubble Lady will inflate tiny Adults bubbles, long bubbles, giant Learn essential skills needed to bubbles and an amazing square navigate your device. bubble. You’ll even see a person Mon, Aug 19 / 7 PM inside a bubble! Sat, Jun 29 / 11 AM

32 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Vinyl CutterW 7 & Heat Press Preschool Yoga W 7 SOLON BRANCH Author Splash W Basics Ages 3 – 6 with caregiver Downloadable Help W Ages 4 – 7 Adults ZENworks Yoga will present Adults Get excited about reading all Get an intro to basic vinyl design a storytime yoga program of Get one-on-one help downloading over again with stories from a using the Roland vinyl cutter breathing, bending and having eBooks, audiobooks, magazines favorite author. Get your wiggles and heat press machine in our lots of fun! and music from our Digital out with some dancing and have Innovation Center. Tue, Aug 6 / 10 AM Collection. fun coloring. 6/17 Michael Bond; Tue, Jul 2 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM W Mon / 2 PM 6/24 Doreen Cronin; 7/1 Lois W 7 CNC & VCarve Basics Wed / 6:30 PM Ehlert; 7/8 Joyce Dunbar; Monthly Makers Adults 7/15 Mick Inkpen; 7/22 Rick Adults Learn about the ShopBot CNC Making Money, Make Sense W Walton; 7/29 Karma Wilson; Join the maker movement and machine and VCarve software in Adults 8/5 Mo Willems enjoy an evening of creative our Innovation Center. Learn how to prepare for home Mon, Jun 17 – Aug 5 / 7 PM making. 7/3 Dream catcher; Tue, Aug 6 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM ownership, reduce student loan 8/13 Wood and glass vase debt, establish/re-establish credit Story Makers W Wed, Jul 3; Tue, Aug 13 Intro to Origami W and better manage your money Ages 2 – 11 6:30 – 8:30 PM Grades K – 5 with Sharron Murphy-Williams of Use puppets, toys, and art supplies Discover the Japanese art of paper the Phe’be Foundation, a nonprofit to tell your own stories at activity Build-o-rama folding and make bookmarks and dedicated to financial literacy. stations. All ages boxes. Mon, Jun 3 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Fri, Jun 21 / 3 PM ® Play with LEGO bricks and other Wed, Aug 7 / 12 PM fun building toys after summer Teens @ the Library W Junior Builders W lunch. Caregivers must accompany Back-to-School Grades 6 – 12 Grades 1 – 5 children under 5. Magic Show W 7 Join us for a variety of volunteer After you build a space-themed Fri, Jul 5 / 12 PM Families opportunities. project with our building blocks, W 7 Mr. Zap the Magic Chap’s Thu, Jun 6, Aug 29 / 4 PM you’ll get to pose with your project Blake’s Alien Show hilarious show will astonish in front of our green screen for a Families you and maybe make you a bit I Want to Be a Vet! W photo that’s out of this world! This fun show will include juggling, smarter – just in time to go back Ages 5 – 7 Sat, Jun 22, Jul 27 / 2 PM magic, balloon-twisting and a to school. Learn about what it takes to be a mysterious “galaxy transporting Sat, Aug 10 / 3 PM veterinarian. Toy Time W device.” Fri, Jun 7 / 3 PM Ages birth – 5 years Sat, Jul 13 / 2 PM W 7 Digital Learning Lab W Enjoy an hour of play featuring W Grades K – 5 with caregivers Sidewalk Chalk Art items from our Toy Collection. Be a Star: Acting Workshop Learn about the Library’s digital Ages 2 – 17 Wed, Jun 26 / 10 AM Ages 11 – 18 offerings for kids: books, music, Create sidewalk chalk art on the Find out what it takes to be an movies and research tools. pavement in front of the library. Island Jeff Steel actor by playing improv games Mon, Aug 12 / 7 PM Sat, Jun 8 / 3 PM Drum Music W 7 and learning exercises to improve Families diction and projection. My Community Keeps Unwind to the sounds of the Thu, Jul 18 / 1:30 PM RICHMOND Me Safe W steel drum and enjoy tropical HEIGHTS BRANCH 7 Ages 2 & 3 favorites like “Margaritaville” Adult Coloring Club Stay & Play W Hear stories about police officers and “Montego Bay.” De-stress and unwind with crayons Ages birth – 5 years with caregiver and firefighters. You’ll also get to Wed, Jun 26 / 7 PM and colored pencils! Enjoy our toys and have a play dance and make a craft. Thu, Jul 18 / 7 PM date at the library! Tue, Jun 11 / 7 PM Safety W Mon, Jul 8 / 6:30 PM Ages 3 – 5 Happy Birthday, LEGO® WeDo Robotix W Join us for stories about how police Harry Potter! W 7 ® LEGO WeDo Robotix W Ages 7 – 10 officers and firefighters keep us Families Ages 7 – 10 Build a simple machine using safe. We’ll also dance and make Celebrate with activities, Build STEAM skills and explore the blocks, motors and sensors. a craft. refreshments and a showing world of WeDo robots. Then create a program to run Tue, Jul 9 / 7 PM of Harry Potter and the Wed, Jul 24 / 2 – 4 PM your machine. . Sorcerer’s Stone Thu, Jun 13 / 2:30 PM Family Arts & Crafts W Wed, Jul 31 / 5:30 – 8:45 PM Ages 2 – 11 Bring the whole family for crafts and drawing. Wed, Jul 10 / 3 PM

W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 33 Workmen’sW Circle Klezmer Video Basics W Audio Basics W SOUTHEAST Orchestra Adults Adults BRANCH All ages Learn how to use the equipment Learn how to convert your records Summer Reading Blastoff! Enjoy the sounds of klezmer – in our Memory Lab to convert and cassettes to digital files using All ages instrumental music played by VHS, VHS-C, 8 mm and Super 8 tools in our Memory Lab. Drop in to sign up for our Summer clarinets, violins, basses and recordings to DVD or digital files. Mon, Jun 24 / 7 PM Reading Program and enjoy fun cimbaloms – as well as Yiddish Tue, Jun 4 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM crafts and activities. folk and theater songs. Wed, Aug 7 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Luminaries at the Library W Sat, Jun 1 / 2 – 3 PM Wed, Jul 17 / 7 PM Adults Anime Club W Create a one-of-a-kind mason jar Tween Craft Night W Geauga Humane Society’s W 7 Grades 7 – 12 luminary. Grades 4 – 8 Rescue Village Watch a mix of classics as well as Mon, Jul 8 / 7 PM Hang out and have some creative All ages the latest shows. fun making crafts. Learn more about the organization Wed, Jun 5, Jul 10, Aug 7 / 4 PM Dance & Movement Class W Wed, Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7 / 6:30 PM and its mission – and meet some Preschoolers & children therapy dogs! Tribute to Ella W This creative movement class VolunTEENs W Wed, Jul 31 / 7 PM All ages will empower young movers Grades 5 – 12 W Celebrate the incredible life and with big imaginations to explore 6/8 Help promote our Summer I’m Ready for School! work of Ella Fitzgerald through music, props, dance vocabulary Reading Program at the Strawberry Ages 3 – 5 story and song with local jazz and teamwork. Festival. 6/22 & 7/20 Have It’s almost time for school to start. singer Shari Hunter. Wed, Jul 10 / 10 AM fun, make friends and help the Are you ready? Enjoy stories, Wed, Jun 5 / 7 PM community. 8/15 Help out at the dancing and a craft. Jungle Terry W Friends of the Southeast Branch Ice Sat, Aug 17 / 10 AM The World of Watercolors W Families Cream Social. Adults The renowned children’s entertainer Sat, June 8 / 12 – 3 PM Woodstock: 50th W 7 Discover techniques and learn will bring his live animal show to Sat, Jun 22, Jul 20 / 11 AM Anniversary about the history of the art and the library. Thu, Aug 15 / 6:30 – 8:45 PM Adults famous watercolorists. Wed, Jul 17 / 4 PM Relive the concert and the Summer Sat, Jun 8, Jul 20 / 10 AM – 12 PM Minecraft Club W of Love as we immerse ourselves Imaging Basics W Grades 3 – 6 in the visual, political, cultural and Impressions of the Past W Adults Enjoy construction, mining and musical highlights of the era. Families Learn how to use the document, survival games. Wed, Aug 21 / 7 PM Learn how footprints unravel slide and photo scanners in our Tue, Jun 11, Jul 9 / 4 PM mysteries of the largest dinosaurs Memory Lab. SOUTH EUCLID- with Lee Hall, a fossil preparator Mon, Jul 22 / 7 PM Just for Fun Playgroup W LYNDHURST from the Cleveland Museum of Ages birth – 5 years with caregiver BRANCH Natural History. Cricut Basics W Connect with other parents as your Teen Scene W Sat, Jun 8 / 3 PM Adults children have fun in a safe setting. Learn how to use the machine in Thu, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8 / 10:30 AM Grades 7 – 12 Greenprint Training II W our Memory Lab to create and cut Check out something new Adults personalized projects. W and different, like fun crafts Family Night The Cuyahoga County Planning Mon, Jul 29 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM or quirky tech. Spend time together and relax Commission will show you how to as you enjoy fun activities for the Mon, Jun 3 / 6:05 PM use the advanced features of this Cup Stacking Tournament W whole family. Wed, Jul 24 / 4 PM set of mapping and planning tools. Grades 5 – 8 Wed, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21 / 7 PM Traditional Irish Music W Fri, Jun 14 / 10 AM We’ll go over the basics before you battle for the quickest speed. W Brian and Kristen Bigley will Teen Maker Boss Traveling Petting Zoo W Wed, Aug 21 / 3:30 PM perform on the uilleann pipes, Grades 6 – 12 Families flute and fiddle. Decide what technology we’ll Get up close with exotic species at explore next. Activities include Mon, Jun 3 / 7 PM this outdoor event with Our Zoo coding, robotics, 3-D design, to You. video game app creation and Sat, Jun 22 / 2 – 4 PM Minecraft. Thu, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29 / 7 PM

Making Wire Jewelry W Adults Learn the essentials and dive right in. Sat, Jul 6 / 2 – 4 PM 34 W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Remixed Toys From Family Storytime Outer Space W Extravaganza W Grades K – 5 Kick off the summer with a PET PALS W Take apart old toys and create fun, highly interactive storytime brand-new ones using your presented by Mr. P! Grades 2 – 5 imagination and the tools Wed, Jun 12 / 7 PM Children who struggle with reading can improve their skills by provided! reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Presented in partnership Tue, Jul 9 / 2 PM Get Trapped in a with University Hospitals’ Pet Pals program. Video Game W 7 W FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Canning 101 Ages 7 – 12 Wed, Jun 12 – Jul 24 / 7, 7:20 or 7:40 PM Adults Author Dustin Brady turned his Learn how to preserve the fresh childhood love of video games into SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH taste of the summer harvest a best-selling book series. Learn Wed, Jun 12, 19, 26, Jul 10, 17, 24 through hot water bath canning. how he creates his stories and help 7, 7:20 or 7:40 PM Sat, Aug 10 / 10 AM – 12 PM create a video game story. Sat, Jun 15 / 2 PM Friends of the Southeast Branch Ice Cream Social 7 ParkFit Mall Walkers All ages Wellness Talks W Top off your summer with an Adults evening of music, ice cream Walk at the mall and then join us and community. at the library for wellness talks. Thu, Aug 15 / 7 – 8:30 PM 6/18 Learn about the symptoms of and treatment for an irregular heartbeat. 8/20 Find out why we STRONGSVILLE need boundaries and how to keep BRANCH relationships healthy. Cannabidiol Oil W Tue, Jun 18, Aug 20 / 10 AM Adults Southwest General pharmacist Preschool Carnival W Laura Stasiak will discuss the Families Teen Pour Painting W Good Morning, Strongsville safety and efficacy of using the Clown around with fun games and Ages 12 – 18 Speaker Series W oil to treat medical conditions like challenging activities. Create an abstract masterpiece Adults epilepsy, anxiety, inflammation Tue, Jun 18 / 7 PM using the pour paint technique. Diabetes checkup: A nurse and insomnia. Tue, Jul 2 / 7 PM educator from Southwest General Thu, Jun 6 / 7 PM Evening Art W will help you review/refresh your Adults School Age Science: self-care management plan. iMovie Basics W 6/20 Hand-paint strawberry Electricity W Wed, Jul 17 / 10 AM Adults rocks for an adorable decoration. Grades K – 5 Learn how to use the software in 7/18 Create a beautiful canvas Find out how electricity powers Jungle Terry W 7 our recording studio. painting. 8/15 Start an upcycled our world while getting hands-on The renowned children’s entertainer Sat, Jun 8 / 11 AM – 1 PM book journal. experience with circuits and static will bring his live animal show to Thu, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15 electricity. the library. Sound Wave Art 6:30 – 8:30 PM Mon, Jul 15 / 2 PM Wed, Jul 31 / 7 PM Ages 12 – 18 Drop in to record your own sound Inside Addiction W Cutting the Cord W Cricut Basics W wave, which you’ll print and frame. Adults Adults Adults Sat, Jun 8 / 2 – 4 PM Counselor Marlene Kurz from Learn how to break free from Learn how to use the Cricut Design Southwest General will discuss cable and stream your favorite Space and machine. the development and progression TV shows and movies. Thu, Aug 1 / 6:30 – 8:45 PM Teen Glass Etching W of opioid dependence. Tue, Jul 16 / 7 PM Grades 6 – 12 Tue, Jun 25 / 7 PM Teen Sewing 101: Create an etched-glass votive Knotted Headband W candle holder with vinyl stencils Podcasting Basics W Ages 10 – 18 and glass etching cream. Adults Learn basic sewing skills and Mon, Jun 10 / 7 PM In this hands-on session, learn create a fun summer headband. the steps to record, edit and share Mon, Aug 5 / 7 PM audio content and stories. Wed, Jun 26 / 7 PM

W Registration Required 7 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library 35 WARRENSVILLE Design & WCreate Plant Robot Zoo W Fresh From the Garden W HEIGHTS BRANCH Markers Grades 2 – 6 Adults Poetic Power W 7 Grades 6 – 12 Use motors, sensors and Prepare recipes using fresh Make custom plant markers for the Step up to the mic and engineering skills to build and garden herbs in this hands-on library’s community garden. express yourself! program a hungry alligator, cooking class. Thu, Jun 13 / 2 PM Mon / 7 PM roaring lion or flying bird. Wed, Jul 31 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM W 7 Sat, Jun 29, Jul 13, Aug 10 / 2 PM Abstract Acrylic Painting W Sewing 101 Teen Stress Relief W Adults Ages 8 – 18 Summer Smoothies W Grades 6 – 12 Become inspired by abstract A Focus Academy instructor will Grades 6 – 12 De-stress with your friends before cubism and create your own lead you in sewing your own tote Create your own refreshing the school year begins. piece in a similar style. bag, skirt and shorts. smoothie to enjoy while relaxing Mon, Aug 12 / 2 PM Sat, Jun 15 / 1 – 4 PM Sat, Jun 1 / 2 – 4 PM in the library’s garden. Thu, Jul 18 / 2 PM Harvest Fest Android 101 W Genealogy Tracers All ages Adults Adults Perennial Exchange Join us for family fun as we Bring your Android tablet or Learn ways to search the mysteries Adults celebrate the fruits of our smartphone and learn essential of your ancestors. Meet fellow gardeners while learning garden. skills for using your device. Sat, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24 exchanging perennials. Sat, Aug 24 / 12 – 2 PM 10 AM – 1 PM Wed, Jun 5 / 2 – 4 PM Sat, Jul 27 / 10 AM – 12 PM W Make Short Movies W Screen Print a Clutch Bag W Heat Press Beach Bags Scenic Shadow Boxes W Learn to make short videos using Adults Adults Adults iMovie in this hands-on class. Begin the summer with a new Create beach bags for your Using rocks, twigs and assorted Wed, Aug 28 / 7 PM makeup/pencil bag. Choose summer getaways. art media, create a unique shadow a cheerful design and screen Sat, Jun 22 / 2 PM box scene to display in your home print it onto a zippered clutch. or office. Sat, Jun 8 / 2 – 4 PM Sat, Jul 27 / 2 – 4 PM

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BAY VILLAGE BRANCH / 502 Cahoon Road / 440.871.6392 NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH / 5071 Wallings Road / 440.237.3800 BEACHWOOD BRANCH / 25501 Shaker Boulevard / 216.831.6868 OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH / 8100 Mapleway Drive / 440.235.1150 BEREA BRANCH / 7 Berea Commons / 440.234.5475 ORANGE BRANCH / 31975 Chagrin Boulevard / 216.831.4282 BRECKSVILLE BRANCH / 9089 Brecksville Road / 440.526.1102 PARMA BRANCH / 6996 Powers Boulevard / 440.885.5362 BROOK PARK BRANCH / 6155 Engle Road / 216.267.5250 PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH / 6206 Pearl Road / 440.884.2313 BROOKLYN BRANCH / 4480 Ridge Road / 216.398.4600 PARMA-SNOW BRANCH / 2121 Snow Road / 216.661.4240 CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH / 100 East Orange Street / 440.247.3556 RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH / 5235 Wilson Mills Road / 440.449.2666 FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH / 21255 Lorain Road / 440.333.4700 SOLON BRANCH / 34125 Portz Parkway / 440.248.8777 GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH / 5409 Turney Road / 216.475.8178 SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH / 1876 South Green Road / 216.382.4880 GATES MILLS BRANCH / 1491 Chagrin River Road / 440.423.4808 SOUTHEAST BRANCH / 70 Columbus Road / 440.439.4997 INDEPENDENCE BRANCH / 6361 Selig Drive / 216.447.0160 STRONGSVILLE BRANCH / 18700 Westwood Drive / 440.238.5530 MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH / 5225 Library Lane / 216.475.5000 WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH / 4415 Northfield Road / 216.464.5280 MAYFIELD BRANCH / 500 SOM Center Road / 440.473.0350 MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH / 16699 Bagley Road / 440.234.3600 METROHEALTH SERVICE POINT / 2500 MetroHealth Drive / 216.778.7670 NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH / 27403 Lorain Road / 440.777.6211 Mon – Fri / 9 AM – 5:30 PM SIXTEENTH SEASON

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ANDREW SEAN GREER LUÍS ALBERTO URREA & JULIA ALVAREZ CARL HIAASEN & DAVE BARRY Thursday, March 19, 2020 Thursday, April 23, 2020 Thursday, May 7, 2020

All shows will be held at 7:30 PM in the MILTON AND TAMAR MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER located at 1855 ANSEL ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH 44106.

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