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MEET THE AUTHORS ...... 2 – 3 BOOK DISCUSSIONS ...... 6 – 9 BUSINESS + CAREER PROGRAMS .. 10 – 11 WRITING PROGRAMS ...... 12 – 13 STORYTIMES ...... 14 – 15 FEATURED YOUTH PROGRAMS ..... 16 – 18 FEATURED ADULT PROGRAMS ...... 19 – 20 BRANCH EVENTS ...... 21 – 36 Find Yourself Here

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Please visit cuyahogalibrary.org or call the host branch to confirm. cuyahogalibrary.org a Message from Our Executive Director Greetings,

In January 2008, as advances in technology were escalating change in libraries, our Board of Trustees took a risk and launched Reconnect with Reading, a broad awareness campaign to promote the many pleasures and benefits of reading. The Reconnect with Reading campaign re-emphasized books and reading as core values of Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) at a time when the message that reading is important needed to be heard in Cuyahoga County. The participation of local celebrities helped give the campaign high visibility and advanced the idea that CCPL has reading materials for everyone, regardless of their age, occupation or interests.

It has been 10 years since the Reconnect with Reading campaign, and I feel we are still reaping the benefits. CCPL has topped the nation in per capita circulation for eight years in a row, and we have introduced many successful reading-related programs and services. Today, CCPL is firmly established as the go-to resource for all things literary.

This February we are launching a new campaign, called Find Yourself Here, to raise awareness of the many fantastic resources and services we offer to lifelong learners, world travelers, job seekers, career changers, busy parents, curious makers and more. Reading and books are still our core values, but the fact is our top-rated library system offers so much more – and we want everyone to know it. You’ll soon see the Find Yourself Here campaign throughout the county. I hope it inspires you to dig deeper and explore Cuyahoga County Public Library in new and exciting ways.

Regards,

Sari Feldman Executive Director

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Margaret Lynch O Brad Parks O Carolyn MacHose Steiner O The Irish American Archives Society member The author of Say Nothing and the Carter Meet the local children’s author, who was will share The Day We Celebrate: 175 Years Ross series will discuss his new stand-alone inspired by her 6-year-old granddaughter. of Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. thriller. BROOK PARK BRANCH PARMA BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Mon, Apr 9 / 7 PM Thu, Mar 1 / 7 PM Tue, Mar 20 / 7 PM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Mon, Mar 5 / 7 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH Tue, Mar 6 / 7:15 PM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Sat, Mar 10 / 2 PM INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Tue, Mar 13 / 7 PM Bobbie Schwartz O Marty Gitlin O The author and landscape designer will Learn about famous toons with the author discuss her new book, Garden Renovation: of A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Transform Your Yard Into the Garden of Your Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television Dreams. . History ORANGE BRANCH MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Wed, Apr 11 / 7 PM Wed, Mar 28 / 7 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Wed, Apr 18 / 7 PM Carlo Wolff & Mike Belkin O Take a backstage look at pop culture through INDEPENDENCE BRANCH the eyes of Belkin, a seminal figure in Thu, May 10 / 7 PM Cleveland rock ‘n’ roll. FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Mon, May 14 / 7 PM Sun, Mar 18 / 2 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Mon, May 21 / 7 PM Dinara Mirtalipova O The folk artist will discuss how the area’s lush outdoors have influenced her style, as seen in her latest book, Imagine a Forest. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Thu, Apr 12 / 7 PM

Atz Kilcher O Meet the star of Alaska: The Last Frontier. The artist, writer and musician – who taught his daughter, Jewel, how to sing – has written a powerful memoir. STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Tue, Mar 20 / 7 PM

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Lisa See O O s Bill Ayars O s Meet the author of Snow Flower and the The local author will discuss his adventures James Renner With Michael Heaton Secret Fan, Peony in Love and other books on the Mississippi River. Heaton, The Plain Dealer’s minister of culture, celebrated for their authentic, deeply will interview investigative journalist and researched, lyrical stories about Chinese BAY VILLAGE BRANCH author Renner. Thu, May 10 / 7 PM characters and cultures. BAY VILLAGE BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Thu, May 31 / 7 PM Sun, Apr 15 / 2 PM

We’re always booking more authors! Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/authors often for the most Kristy Woodson Harvey O up-to-date schedule. The next major voice in Southern fiction will discuss her latest in the Peachtree Bluff series. PARMA BRANCH Tue, Apr 24 / 7 PM Murder & “May”hem O Don’t miss this killer panel with Casey Daniels, Annie Hogsett, Sara Coast, Mary Frances Fisher and Vivien Chien. NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Sat, May 19 / 2 PM

D.M. Pulley O The author of The Dead Key and The Buried Book will talk about her new novel, The Unclaimed Victim. PARMA BRANCH Wed, Apr 25 / 7 PM CiCi Lamar O The local author will talk about her debut coming-of-age novel, The Story to Tell: The Journey to Forgiveness. SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Sun, May 20 / 2 PM

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You’re invited to join NEO’s largest book club. The City Club of Cleveland, Playhouse Square and public libraries in Cuyahoga County are teaming up to bring people together through the reading and discussion of a common book – Matthew Desmond’s powerful and thought-provoking best-seller, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

Libraries throughout the county will hold book discussions, film screenings and community events leading up to a free community event with author Matthew Desmond on Thursday, March 15 in the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square.

For a complete listing of One Community Reads events, visit onecommunityreads.org.

One Community Reads is designed to broaden and deepen our appreciation of reading and compel friends, families and neighbors to share their experiences while reading the same book. The project is further intended to engage the community in dialogue on one of America’s most devastating problems.

This program is made possible, in part, by Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

TURN THE PAGE TO FIND A DISCUSSION OF EVICTED THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE. a d u lt b o o k d i s c u s s i o n s

BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Wednesday Afternoon & Thursday BROOK PARK BRANCH Thursday Evening Book Discussion Afternoon Book Discussions “Book” Park Café O 3/1 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the 3/21 & 3/22 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the Thu, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 24 / 10 AM American City by Matthew Desmond; American City by Matthew Desmond; 4/5 Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward; 4/18 & 4/19 Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a BROOKLYN BRANCH 5/3 Exit West by Mohsin Hamid Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance; Thu, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 / 7 PM 5/16 & 5/17 The Last Painting of Sara de Vos Monday Evening & Monday Afternoon by Dominic Smith Book Discussions Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16 / 1 PM 3/5 & 3/19 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the 3/14 Close Enough to Touch by Colleen Thu, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17 / 2 PM American City by Matthew Desmond; 4/2 & Oakley; 4/11 The City Baker’s Guide O 4/16 to be determined; 5/7 & 5/21 to be to Country Living by Louise Miller; A Gentleman in Moscow determined 5/9 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Join an in-depth discussion of Amor Towles’ Mon, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7 / 7 PM Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 / 1:30 PM novel. In partnership with Case Western Reserve Mon, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 / 1:30 PM University’s Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. BAYarts Book Discussion Fri, Apr 13 – May 4 / 2 PM March & April: held on the BAYarts campus’ CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH Sullivan Gallery. May: held at the Bay Village Art Book Club Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Branch. 3/16 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely I Always Loved You by Robin Oliveira, a story 3/14 News of the World by Paulette Jiles; Fine by Gail Honeyman; 4/20 Everyone of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas 4/11 Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate; Brave Is Forgiven by Chris Cleave; 5/11 Sing, Mon, May 21 / 2 PM 5/9 The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward by Lisa See Fri, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 11 / 10 AM BEREA BRANCH Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 / 7:30 PM A Real/Reel Read Thursday Evening Book Discussion O Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion Discuss The Stranger in the Woods: The Thu, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10 / 7 PM 3/20 A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit Monday Afternoon Book Discussion O Irving; 4/17 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee; by Michael Finkel and watch clips from a 5/15 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Mon, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 / 2 PM documentary related to the book. Neil deGrasse Tyson Mon, May 7 / 7 PM Tue, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15 / 2 PM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH BEACHWOOD BRANCH Wednesday Evening & Thursday Morning FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Bluestockings Book Club Book Discussions O Senior Center Book Discussion Wed, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2 / 1 PM 3/21 & 3/22 Killers of the Flower Moon: The Held at the Fairview Park Senior Center. Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by 3/1 Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon; BookChat David Grann; 4/25 & 4/26 Everyone Brave Is 4/5 News of the World by Paulette Jiles; Tue, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 / 7 PM Forgiven by Chris Cleave; 5/23 & 5/24 Behold 5/3 The Turner House by Angela Flournoy the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue Thu, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 / 1:30 PM Wed, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 23 / 7:30 PM Thu, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 24 / 10 AM

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Bookbeat Book Discussion INDEPENDENCE BRANCH A Horse Walks Into a Bar O 3/14 The Secret Chord by Geraldine Wednesday Evening & Thursday Join an in-depth discussion about David Brooks; 4/11 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in Grossman’s work. In partnership with Case the American City by Matthew Desmond; Afternoon Book Discussions Western Reserve University’s Siegal Lifelong 5/9 The Lake House by Kate Morton 3/21 & 3/22 Small Great Things by Jodi Learning Program. Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 / 7 PM Picoult; 4/18 & 4/19 Evicted: Poverty and Thu, Mar 1 & 8 / 7 PM Profit in the American City by Matthew Coterie Book Discussion Desmond; 5/16 & 5/17 The Women in the Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16 / 7 PM Castle by Jessica Shattuck 3/12 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16 / 7:15 PM American City by Matthew Desmond; GATES MILLS BRANCH Thu, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17 / 2:15 PM 4/9 You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott; 5/14 Carry On: A Story of Resilience, Tuesday Evening Book Discussion MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Redemption, and an Unlikely Family by 3/13 Frontier Grit: The Unlikely True Stories Lisa Fenn of Daring Pioneer Women by Marianne Monday Morning Book Lovers Mon, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 / 2 PM Monson; 4/10 The Dead Key by D.M. Pulley; 3/12 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the 5/8 The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness American City by Matthew Desmond; in a Changing World by the Dalai Lama, 4/9 Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams Backman; 5/14 The Handmaid’s Tale by Monday Afternoon Book Discussion O Tue, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 / 7 PM Margaret Atwood 3/5 The Underground Railroad by Colson Mon, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 / 10 AM Whitehead; 4/2 Evicted: Poverty and Profit Wednesday Evening Book Discussion in the American City by Matthew Desmond; 3/14 The Lonely Hearts Hotel by Heather African-American Authors 5/7 News of the World by Paulette Jiles O’Neill; 4/11 The Nightingale by Kristin Book Discussion Mon, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7 / 1:30 PM Hannah; 5/9 The Bees by Laline Paull 3/19 Hidden Figures: The American Dream O Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 / 7:30 PM and the Untold Story of the Black Women Monday Evening Book Discussion 3/12 The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by O Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Writings & Drawings Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly; 4/16 Gabrielle Zevin; 4/9 Lilac Girls by Martha Discuss a sampling of James Thurber’s work. God Help the Child by Toni Morrison; 5/21 Hall Kelly; 5/14 to be determined Wed, Mar 21 / 7 PM Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue Mon, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 / 7:30 PM Young Adult Book Discussion Mon, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 / 7 PM One Community Reads Book A book club for adults who love teen books. Discussion O 3/31 All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven; MAYFIELD BRANCH Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American 4/28 The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau; New Chapter Book Club City by Matthew Desmond 5/26 The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Read and listen to books with fellow book Tue, Apr 3 / 7:30 PM Sat, Mar 31, Apr 28, May 26 / 9:30 AM lovers during this discussion for people with varying interests and abilities. Thu, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 / 11:15 AM

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NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Breakfast Books s SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Cooking the Books O Tue, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 / 10 AM Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Discuss a mystery – As Gouda as Dead by Tuesday Evening Book Discussion 3/13 In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume; Avery Aames – and try new recipes. 4/10 Lincoln in the Bardo by George 3/20 Wise Blood by Flannery O’Connor; Thu, Mar 22 / 7 PM Saunders; 5/22 You Don’t Have to Say You 4/17 Killers of the Flower Moon: The Love Me by Sherman Alexie Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion Tue, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 22 / 7 PM 3/21 Refugee by Alan Gratz; 4/18 The David Grann; 5/15 News of the World by Hate U Give by Angie Thomas; 5/16 The Paulette Jiles Tuesday Morning Memoir Book Tue, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15 / 7 PM Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Discussion O Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16 / 2 PM Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Song of the Plains: A Memoir of Family, Secrets, 3/21 The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by and Silence by Linda Joy Myers NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Lisa See; 4/18 The Mare by Mary Gaitskill; Tue, Apr 17 / 11 AM Bookmarks & Body Bags 5/16 The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 3/1 Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz; Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16 / 7 PM SOUTHEAST BRANCH 4/5 A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena; Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion 5/3 Crime Scene by Jonathan Kellerman PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH 3/7 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Thu, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 / 2 PM Monday Afternoon Book Discussion O Rebecca Skloot; 4/4 Whiskey & Charlie by Coffee & Conversation 3/5 Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family Annabel Smith; 5/2 Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan 3/14 Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent; and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance; Wed, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2 / 1:30 PM 4/11 The Windfall by Diksha Basu; 4/2 A Piece of the World by Christina Baker 5/9 Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Kline; 5/7 Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black African-American Authors Book Group Lusitania by Erik Larson 3/27 The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 / 7 PM Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly Blues by Edward Kelsey Moore; 4/24 Second Mon, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7 / 1:30 PM House From the Corner by Sadeqa Johnson; OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH 5/29 The Strivers’ Row Spy by Jason Overstreet Tue, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 29 / 7:15 PM Monday Evening & Tuesday Afternoon PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Book Discussions Monday Evening Book Discussion STRONGSVILLE BRANCH 3/19 & 3/20 The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix 3/19 The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien; Sweeney; 4/16 & 4/17 The Tea Planter’s Wife 4/16 Pachinko by Min Jin Lee; 5/21 The Young at Heart by Dinah Jefferies; 5/15 & 5/21 Killers of the Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan A book club for adults who love children’s and Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Mon, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 / 7 PM teen books. 3/6 Midnight at the Electric by Birth of the FBI by David Grann Jodi Lynn Anderson; 4/3 Restart by Gordon Mon, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 / 7 PM Thursday Morning Book Discussion Korman; 5/1 The Female of the Species by Tue, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15 / 2 PM 3/29 You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott; Mindy McGinnis 4/26 The Underground Railroad by Colson Tue, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1 / 7 PM ORANGE BRANCH Whitehead; 5/31 The Girls by Emma Cline Thu, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 31 / 11 AM Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Senior Center Book Discussion Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16 / 7 PM Held at the Orange Senior Center. Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17 / 2:30 PM RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Mon, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 21 / 2:30 PM O Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion The Weight of Ink 3/13 Hidden Figures: The American Dream Join us for a four-week discussion of Rachel and the Untold Story of the Black Women WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Kadish’s detailed historical novel about a Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space th Book Lovers’ Club O treasure trove of 17 -century Jewish documents. Race by Margot Lee Shetterly; 4/10 Beartown 3/14 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the In partnership with Case Western Reserve by Fredrik Backman; 5/8 My Beloved World American City by Matthew Desmond; University’s Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. by Sonia Sotomayor 4/11 Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult; Mon, Apr 23 – May 14 / 1:30 PM Tue, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 / 2 PM 5/9 Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 / 2 PM PARMA BRANCH SOLON BRANCH O Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Monday Evening Book Discussion Urban Book Club Finding Gideon by Eric Jerome Dickey 3/12 A Piece of the World by Christina Mon, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 21 / 7:30 PM Baker Kline; 4/9 Salt to the Sea by Ruta Wed, Apr 25 / 6:30 PM Sepetys; 5/14 The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Mon, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 / 2 PM

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BEACHWOOD BRANCH Small Plate Teen Homeschool Book Club Grades 6 – 12 Enjoy a snack while exploring classics, graphic novels, nonfiction and the latest best-sellers. Mon, Mar 12, Apr 23, May 14 / 10:30 AM

BROOKLYN BRANCH Beyond Brooklyn Book Club O Grades 5 – 8 Read and discuss exciting new books while enjoying a snack. Tue, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 8 / 7 PM

INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Middle School Book Discussion O s Grades 5 – 9 Join us for food and fun as we discuss a different book each month. Thu, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10 / 3:30 PM

OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Kindergarten ABC Book Club O Kindergartners with caregiver Read and discuss books and complete a related activity. Presented in collaboration with the Olmsted Falls Early Childhood Center. Thu, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10 / 7 PM

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Book Lovers’ Club, Junior O Grades 4 – 8 3/17 Rise of the Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste; 4/14 The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill; 5/12 All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson Sat, Mar 17, Apr 14, May 12 / 2 PM

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Young Writers Club O WordPress Websites for Writers O Grades 5 – 8 Adults Get your creative writing juices flowing Learn how to make your own free website – no and explore the writing process in a fun, coding skills needed! Led by Sarah Kepple. welcoming, no-pressure environment. SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH ORANGE BRANCH Wed, Mar 14 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Mon, Mar 5, Apr 9, May 7 / 7 PM Poetry Writing Workshop Introductory Fiction Writing Workshop O Adults Adults Bring 20 copies of your poem and get Learn how to give and receive feedback in a feedback from serious yet friendly poets. group setting. Author Claire McMillan Led by Robert E. McDonough. PARMA-SNOW BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH 35th Annual Western Reserve Led by Eric Anderson. Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17 O Tue, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Writers Conference Jul 3, Aug 7 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Adults O This free all-day event features breakout SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Pen 2 Page Creative Writing Club sessions with authors, including Claire Led by Sarah Willis. Grades 4 – 10 McMillan, the Library’s Writer in Residence. Thu, Mar 8, Apr 5, May 10, Jun 14, Expand your writing toolbox and build better stories. We’ll focus on different writing aspects SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Jul 12, Aug 9 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM each month. Sat, Apr 28 / 9 AM – 4:30 PM Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop O SOUTHEAST BRANCH Sat, Mar 17, Apr 28, May 12 / 3:30 PM Adults Picture Book Research for Writers O Hone your skills through critique and by Adults studying examples of professional writing. Unpacking the Memory Box O Learn the art and craft by reading, studying Led by Sarah Willis. Adults and discussing more than 100 contemporary SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Use your photos and videos as creative writing picture books. Led by Carole Calladine. Tue, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 8, Jun 12, prompts and learn about the Library’s Memory PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Jul 10, Aug 7 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Lab. Led by Susan Rzepka. Sun, Feb 25, Mar 11, 25, Apr 8 / 2 – 4 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Intermediate Fiction Writing Workshop O Sun, Mar 18 / 1:30 – 4 PM Write On! O Adults Grades 5 – 8 Share previously written stories or chapter from Creative Writing Club O Get creative with fun, quirky and challenging novels that have gone through at least one Grades 3 – 5 writing exercises. draft. Led by Sarah Willis. Express yourself through writing. We’ll provide BAY VILLAGE BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH ideas and exercises to focus your thoughts. Thu, Mar 1, Apr 12, May 3 / 3 PM Wed, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 9, Jun 13, INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Jul 11, Aug 8 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18 / 4 PM Self-Publishing Roundtable O Adults Creative Writing Workshop Find & Work With Small Publishers O Get advice from a panel of local authors who Adults Adults have self-published in multiple genres for Discover innovative writing techniques that A panel of authors will discuss small indie varied readerships. encourage creativity and stimulate imagination. companies that publish traditionally. SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Led by Jamie Cole. SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Thu, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 / 7 PM SOUTHEAST BRANCH Wed, Mar 21 / 7 PM Sat, Mar 10, Apr 21, May 12 / 1 – 3 PM Creating Your Book With West Side Poetry Writing Workshop Pressbooks Public O Book Whisperer O Adults Share your poetry in a comfortable setting, Adults Adults Use free software provided by the Library to Deanna Adams will meet with you one-on-one engage in friendly discussion and receive write, edit and create professional-quality and answer questions about query letters, book feedback on your work. Led by Jeremy Jusek. eBook and print-ready files. proposals, novel synopses, editors, agents, PARMA BRANCH publishing and marketing. SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Thu, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 24 Mon, Mar 5 / 7 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH 6:30 – 8:30 PM Tue, Apr 10 / 2 PM Sat, Mar 10, Apr 21, May 12 / 2 – 5 PM Tue, May 22 / 7 PM Fri, Mar 16, Apr 6, May 4 / 2 – 5 PM

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Write Now! Teen Writing Group O Young Writers Club O Revising Your Manuscript O Grades 6 – 12 Grades 3 – 6 Adults Tap into your creativity through writing Explore your imagination and hone your Editors Gloria G. Adams and Jean Daigneau exercises, prompts and activities. storytelling skills. will share their revision checklist and answer MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH your questions. Tue, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22 / 7 PM Tue, May 1 / 6:30 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Tue, May 15 / 7 PM Selling Your Book O Adults Don’t be “sales-y.” Author J. Thorn will tell you how to engage authentically with readers online and in real life. SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Tue, Mar 27 / 7 PM

Poetry Boot Camp O Adults Get your work in shape during this five-week series that covers format, flow, technique, feedback and publishing. Led by Jeremy Jusek. PARMA BRANCH Mon, Apr 2 – 30 / 7 PM

Memoir Inspired by Objects O Adults In this six-week series, write stories prompted by objects from your past. Led by Laura Grace Weldon. STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Fri, Apr 13 – May 18 / 1 – 4 PM Sun, May 20 / 2 PM reading & reception

Friday the 13th Poets Open Mic O Adults Poets and flash fiction writers: Have no fear and join us for an after-hours reading. SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Fri, Apr 13 / 7 – 9 PM

Foolin’ Around With Poetry O Adults, grades 6 – 12 Patrick Culliton will lead you in a playful approach to creating works such as erasure and surrealist poetry. CELEBRATE NATIONAL SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Sun, Apr 15 / 2 – 4 PM POETRY MONTH Favorite Poem Reading O Adults APRIL 1 – 30 Bring your favorite poem (written by someone else), explain why it’s your favorite and then read it. Poetry and inspirations delivered fresh daily at SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH . Sun, Apr 22 / 2 PM READWRITEPOETRY.ORG

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We offer storytimes nine months GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH out of the year, with breaks in Thu / 10 AM Tue / 10 AM Tue / 10:30 AM May, August and December. INDEPENDENCE BRANCH PARMA-SNOW BRANCH MAYFIELD BRANCH Mon / 10 AM Wed / 10 AM Wed / 11 AM Wed / 10 AM Baby & Me Storytimes SOLON BRANCH MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS Ages birth – 18 months MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Tue / 10:30 AM BRANCH BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Thu / 10:30 AM Thu / 10:30 AM Mon / 10 AM Wed / 10 AM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH BEACHWOOD BRANCH BRANCH BRANCH Mon / 1:30 PM Wed / 10 AM Tue / 10 AM Tue / 6:30 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Tue / 11 AM Thu / 10 AM NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Tue / 11 AM BEREA BRANCH Mon / 10 AM STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Wed / 2 PM Tue / 10 AM Tue / 10 AM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Thu / 10 AM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Mon / 7 PM Wed / 10 AM Mon / 10 AM OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Toddler & Preschool ORANGE BRANCH Tue / 10 AM Tue / 12:30 PM (followed by CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH Storytimes Thu / 9:30 AM Kindergarten Readiness Playtime) ORANGE BRANCH Ages 19 months – 5 years, but not yet in FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Mon / 10 AM kindergarten PARMA BRANCH (followed by Stay ‘n’ Play) Wed / 11 AM Mon / 6:45 PM BEACHWOOD BRANCH Thu / 10 AM Tue / 10 AM Thu / 10 AM (followed by Stay ‘n’ Play) Wed / 6:45 PM (wear your MAYFIELD BRANCH pajamas!) PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Wed / 10 AM Tue / 10 AM Toddler Storytimes BEREA BRANCH PARMA-SNOW BRANCH MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS Ages 19 – 35 months Mon / 7 PM BRANCH Wed / 6:30 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH Tue / 10 AM BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Thu / 10 AM Mon / 10 AM Mon / 6 PM NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH SOLON BRANCH Tue / 10 AM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Wed / 10 AM Tue / 11:30 AM BEACHWOOD BRANCH Tue / 6:45 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Mon / 4 PM MAYFIELD BRANCH BRANCH Wed / 10 AM Wed / 10 AM Wed / 7 PM Mon / 10 AM PARMA BRANCH BEREA BRANCH Thu / 10 AM STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Mon / 10 AM Wed / 10 AM Mon / 11:30 AM PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Preschool Storytimes Tue / 11:30 AM Mon / 10 AM Wed / 10 AM Ages 3 – 5 years, but not yet in Thu / 11:30 AM kindergarten PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Wed / 11 AM Tue / 10 AM CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Family Storytimes Thu / 10 AM SOLON BRANCH Mon / 10 AM All ages Mon / 10 AM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH BEACHWOOD BRANCH BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Wed / 1:30 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST Mon / 10 AM Tue / 6:45 PM Fri / 10 AM BRANCH INDEPENDENCE BRANCH BEREA BRANCH Fri / 11 AM Thu / 10 AM Thu / 11 AM Thu / 10 AM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH STRONGSVILLE BRANCH MAYFIELD BRANCH BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Mon / 7 PM Mon / 10 AM Wed / 10 AM Thu / 10 AM Wed / 10 AM CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BROOK PARK BRANCH Wed / 10 AM BRANCH Wed / 11 AM Baby & Toddler Storytimes Thu / 7 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH Ages birth – 35 months Tue / 6:45 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Wed / 1:30 PM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Tue / 10 AM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH GATES MILLS BRANCH Tue / 10 AM Fri / 10 AM Tue / 10 AM Tue/ 3:30 PM Tue / 11 AM Fri / 11 AM Thu / 10 AM GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH BROOK PARK BRANCH PARMA BRANCH Mon / 10 AM INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Wed / 10 AM Tue / 10:30 AM Mon / 6:30 PM INDEPENDENCE BRANCH BROOKLYN BRANCH Wed / 10 AM Wed / 11 AM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Thu / 11 AM Thu / 10 AM Tue / 7 PM

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PARMA BRANCH Mon / 7 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Tue / 6:30 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Thu / 6:30 PM STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Wed / 7 PM WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon / 6:30 PM Tue / 10:30 AM

Saturday Family Storytimes All ages FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Sat / 10:30 AM PARMA BRANCH Sat / 11 AM PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Sat / 10 AM SOLON BRANCH Sat / 10 AM SOUTHEAST BRANCH “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild Sat / 10 AM to pick up a book and read with a child.” – Dr. Seuss Adapted Storytimes O Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Sat, Mar 31, Apr 28, May 12 / 11 AM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Sat, May 12 / 10 AM PARMA BRANCH Sat, Mar 17, Apr 28 / 2 PM SOLON BRANCH Sat, Mar 17, Apr 14, May 12 / 10:30 AM

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Engage With Me O 2-D Animation: Keyframes With Krita O Grades K – 8 with families Ages 11 – 18 Join us for pizza and engaging conversation Use the open-source program to create digital for the whole family. Each month, learn about art and animation. different resources and ideas to help your BROOKLYN BRANCH children succeed. Share ideas and support Sat, Mar 3 / 2 – 4 PM with other community members. March: I’m So Mad! – Identifying Healthy MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Coping Strategies Tue, Mar 6 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM CAKE DECORATING April: Oh, the Places You’ll Go – Goal Setting PARMA-SNOW BRANCH May: Family Team-Building Games Mon, Mar 12 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM O Cake Decorating Workshops BROOK PARK BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Grades 6 – 12 Tue, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 / 6:30 PM Tue, Mar 20 / 6 – 8 PM Get hands-on experience using frosting tips and a pastry bag – skills you can use BROOKLYN BRANCH MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH in our Bake-a-Book contest! Tue, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 8 / 7 PM Tue, Mar 27 / 2 – 4 PM WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Tue, Mar 13 / 5 PM Mon, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 / 6:45 PM Wed, Mar 28 / 1:30 – 3:30 PM MAYFIELD BRANCH MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH SOLON BRANCH Thu, Mar 15 / 6 PM Thu, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10 / 6:30 PM Sat, Apr 7 / 1 – 3 PM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH s NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Wed, Mar 21 / 7 PM Tue, Mar 13, Apr 17, May 8 / 6:30 PM Thu, Apr 12 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH s PARMA BRANCH INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Mon, Mar 26 / 6 PM Tue, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1 / 6:30 PM Tue, Apr 24 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Bake-a-Book Contest O Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 / 6 PM Wed, Apr 25 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Grades 6 – 12 SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Create an edible depiction of a favorite Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 / 6:30 PM Ukulele Program: You Can Uke! O book and enter our contest for a chance SOUTHEAST BRANCH Grades 5 – 12 to win prizes, including a Kindle Fire! Thu, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10 / 7 PM Learn to make music on the world’s happiest Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/cake for rules instrument. and more information. Judging will take WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 9 / 6:30 PM BEACHWOOD BRANCH place Saturday, April 14 at our Parma- Thu, Mar 1 / 6:30 PM Snow Branch. Art Experiences INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Grades K – 8 Tue, Mar 20 / 7 PM Kids Café Examine the works of art masters and explore MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Ages 18 & under various mediums, such as paint, pastels Sat, Mar 31 / 2 PM and clay. Presented in partnership with the We partner with the Greater Cleveland Food PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Cleveland Museum of Art. Art Experiences Bank to provide children with nutritious meals, Sat, Apr 7 / 1:30 PM a safe after-school destination and enrichment runs through the week of May 7. SOUTHEAST BRANCH activities. Kids Café runs through the week of RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH Thu, May 31 / 6:30 PM May 14. Wed / 2:15 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH BROOK PARK BRANCH Ukulele Program: Strum Along! O Mon – Fri / 3:30 – 4 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH Grades 5 – 12 GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH If you’ve attended “You Can Uke!” or you can MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon – Fri / 3 – 3:30 PM already play, come strum a few chords with NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH PARMA BRANCH fellow enthusiasts. Mon – Thu / 6:30 – 7 PM SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH BRECKSVILLE BRANCH SOUTHEAST BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Mon, Mar 12 / 7:30 PM WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon – Thu / 3:30 – 4 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Fri / 4 PM PARMA BRANCH Sat, Apr 14 / 2:30 PM Mon – Thu / 3:45 – 4:30 PM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Thu, Apr 19 / 7:30 PM Mon – Thu / 4 – 4:30 PM BEACHWOOD BRANCH WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Thu, May 17 / 6:30 PM Mon – Fri / 3:45 – 4:30 PM

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Reader Boost Camp O Play, Learn & Grow O STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Parents with children in grades 1 – 3 who are Ages birth – 3 years with caregiver Fri, Apr 13 / 10 AM struggling with reading skills Children will play with developmentally GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH For the first part of the program, parents will appropriate toys in a playgroup atmosphere Wed, Apr 18 / 10 AM get tips from a learning specialist on working while parents meet and learn from community NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH with their child at home, while children will health experts. Wed, Apr 25 / 10 AM enjoy fun reading-based activities with a MAYFIELD BRANCH PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH librarian. During the second part, families will Fri, Mar 2 / 10 AM participate in an activity together. Fri, Apr 27 / 10 AM CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH BROOK PARK BRANCH Wed, Mar 7 / 10 AM O Sat, Mar 3 – 24 / 10 AM Play, Learn & Grow Toddler Club OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Ages 1 – 3 with caregiver PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Fri, Mar 9 / 10 AM Boost your toddler’s brain through play! Mon, Mar 5 – 26 / 6:30 PM SOLON BRANCH Connect with your kids and other families in BRECKSVILLE BRANCH Fri, Mar 9 / 10 AM this multi-week series, and get answers about Tue, Mar 6 – 27 / 6:30 PM your growing child. Siblings up to 5 years old BRECKSVILLE BRANCH are welcome. MAYFIELD BRANCH Fri, Mar 23 / 10 AM Mon, Mar 12 – Apr 2 / 6:30 PM PARMA BRANCH PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Fri, May 4 – 25 / 11 AM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Fri, Apr 6 / 10 AM Thu, Apr 5 – 26 / 6:30 PM WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH BEREA BRANCH Wed, May 16 – Jun 13 / 6:30 PM Wed, Apr 11 / 10 AM

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Preregistration begins Tuesday, May 1. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/summerreading.

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Music Therapy & MoreSM O Ages birth – 6 years with their families Children who are struggling in an area of development will use music to improve motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. SOLON BRANCH Fri, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 / 10:30 AM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Sat, Apr 21, May 19 / 10:30 AM

Elementary ExperiencesSM O Ages 7 – 12 with their families Children who are struggling in an area of development and their families will learn targeted skills together and discover ideas and resources to use at home. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Sat, Apr 21 / 1 PM or 2:30 PM SOLON BRANCH Sat, May 12 / 1 PM or 2:30 PM

Speaker Series O Families Local pediatric professionals will discuss various childhood topics geared toward Our free Homework Centers and Homework Mentors programs families with children who are struggling in an have helped thousands of students in grades K – 8 improve their area of development. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH grades and subject comprehension. Students who participate in the Fri, Apr 27 / 11:30 AM programs receive homework assistance from trained tutors in:

Language arts Math Reading Science Social studies

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TECHNOLOGY HEALTH & WELLNESS PARMA BRANCH Wed, Apr 4 / 7 PM O Tech Training Meditation 101 SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH The Library offers free tech training classes Kemper House will lead a three-week series Sat, Apr 7 / 10 AM that cover digital literacy basics, Windows 10, of meditation exercises to strengthen memory, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging lower blood pressure and stress, and help with SOLON BRANCH and cloud computing. For a complete listing of chronic pain, depression and anxiety. Wed, Apr 11 / 7 PM classes, visit cuyahogalibrary.org/tech. s NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Wed, Mar 7, 14 & 21 / 7 PM Thu, Apr 12 / 7 PM Drop In & Download MAYFIELD BRANCH Learn how to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Wed, Mar 28, Apr 4 & 11 / 2 PM Tue, Apr 17 / 7 PM magazines, movies and music from our Digital Collection. Bring your device (and passwords) SOLON BRANCH BAY VILLAGE BRANCH and our staff will get you started. Drop In Mon, Apr 2, 9 & 16 / 7 PM Wed, Apr 18 / 7 PM & Download sessions are available at all NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH branches – visit cuyahogalibrary.org/tech to Wed, May 2, 16 & 30 / 7 PM Thu, Apr 19 / 7 PM find a convenient time and location. PARMA BRANCH MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Fri, May 4, 11 & 18 / 10 AM Sat, Apr 21 / 2 PM THE CLEVELAND GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH ORCHESTRA HISTORY Thu, Apr 26 / 6:30 PM O PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Music Study Groups RFK Assassination: 50 Years Later O Tue, May 8 / 7 PM Join the orchestra’s Rose Breckenridge, PhD, Beverly Sadowski will share what we now to explore the “concert of the week” through know about Robert F. Kennedy’s death. O informal lectures and listening. Pick up a Less Is More brochure at the branch and call 216.231.7355 SOLON BRANCH Learn from home organization experts how to to register (fee required). Mon, Mar 12 / 7 PM declutter your home for good. BEACHWOOD BRANCH PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Tue, Apr 3 – May 15 / 1:15 PM Thu, Apr 5 / 7 PM Mon, Mar 5 / 7 PM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH BEACHWOOD BRANCH BROOKLYN BRANCH Wed, Apr 4 – May 16 / 1:15 PM Wed, May 2 / 7 PM Tue, Mar 13 / 7:15 PM ORANGE BRANCH GATES MILLS BRANCH BROOK PARK BRANCH Thu, April 5 – May 17 / 1:15 PM Wed, May 23 / 7 PM Thu, Mar 22 / 7 PM BAY VILLAGE BRANCH INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Community Concert Previews O Thu, May 24 / 7 PM Wed, Apr 4 / 7 PM The orchestra’s Rose Breckenridge, PhD, SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH will preview Prometheus Project: The Music Sun, May 27 / 2 PM Wed, Apr 11 / 7 PM of Beethoven. GATES MILLS BRANCH CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH Mon, Apr 16 / 7 PM Tue, May 1 / 7 PM HOME & GARDEN BEREA BRANCH GATES MILLS BRANCH Wildlife in Our Gardens O Wed, Apr 25 / 7 PM Wed, May 2 / 7 PM Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County will STRONGSVILLE BRANCH introduce you to deer- and rabbit-resistant Tue, May 1 / 7 PM plants and suggest humane options for CURRENT EVENTS repelling these critters. FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Wed, May 30 / 7 PM Fake News O INDEPENDENCE BRANCH Baldwin Wallace University professor Robert Thu, Mar 1 / 7 PM Janke, PhD, will help you gain the information ORANGE BRANCH literacy skills necessary to recognize this Thu, Mar 15 / 7 PM phenomenon. STRONGSVILLE BRANCH s PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Mar 19 / 7 PM Sat, Mar 24 & 31 / 10 AM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH Thu, Mar 22 / 7 PM Sat, Apr 7 & 14 / 10 AM BRECKSVILLE BRANCH s GATES MILLS BRANCH Thu, Mar 29 / 7 PM Sat, Apr 21 & 28 / 11 AM BEREA BRANCH s Wed, Apr 4 / 7 PM 19 FEATURED ADULT PROGRAMS

Cooking Vegetarian O COMMUNITY MAYFIELD BRANCH An expert from the Western Reserve School of Mon, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 Cooking will demonstrate. PARTNERSHIPS Tue, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 22 Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 23 FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Tax Prep O Thu, Mar 15, 22 & 28 / 7 PM AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer free FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH individualized tax preparations for low- to Mon, Mar 26, Apr 23 BROOKLYN BRANCH moderate-income taxpayers, especially those Tue, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 29 Thu, Apr 5, 12 & 19 / 7:15 PM 60 and older. Tax Prep runs through the week Wed, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30 BRECKSVILLE BRANCH of April 9. Mon, Apr 9, 16 & 23 / 7 PM PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Blood Drives CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH Mon, Thu / 9 AM – 4 PM You can help save up to three lives in just an Thu, May 10, 17 & 24 / 7 PM hour of your time. For more information, call PARMA BRANCH the American Red Cross at 800.733.2767 or Tue, Wed / 9:30 AM – 2 PM visit redcrossblood.org. PERSONAL FINANCE FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH Tue / 10 AM – 12:30 PM Social Security Explained O Fri, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18 The Society for Financial Awareness will NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM discuss benefits and retirement. Wed / 9 AM – 4 PM BEACHWOOD BRANCH RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Sat, Mar 17 / 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Sat, Mar 10 / 2 PM Fri / 10 AM – 12:30 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH PARMA-SNOW BRANCH Mon, Mar 26; Tue, Apr 24, May 29 Tue, Mar 13 / 7 PM Veterans Service Commission 1:30 – 6:30 PM From 9 AM to 3 PM, a representative from the ORANGE BRANCH SOLON BRANCH Veterans Service Commission of Cuyahoga Tue, Mar 27 / 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Wed, Apr 25 / 7 PM County will be available to assist veterans with NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH VA benefits and claims, temporary financial BAY VILLAGE BRANCH Wed, May 2 / 7 PM assistance and transportation (bus tickets) for Tue, Mar 27, May 22 / 2:30 – 6:30 PM VA medical appointments. Call 216.698.2600 Fri, Apr 20 / 11 AM – 4 PM for more information. MAYFIELD BRANCH TRAVEL SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH Mon, Apr 16 / 1 – 7 PM Majestic Alaska O Mon, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7 Mon, May 7 / 2 – 7 PM Gale Franko and Alan Studt will share Tue, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 8 STRONGSVILLE BRANCH information about the state and photos of the Wed, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 9 Tue, Apr 24, May 22 / 1 – 7 PM spectacular places to visit. GATES MILLS BRANCH Fri, Mar 16 / 1 PM RICHMOND HEIGHTS BRANCH Sat, Apr 7 / 2 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH Mon, Apr 9 / 7 PM MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, Apr 30 / 7 PM BROOKLYN BRANCH Wed, May 9 / 7:15 PM PARMA HEIGHTS BRANCH Mon, May 14 / 7 PM BEREA BRANCH Wed, May 23 / 7 PM CHAGRIN FALLS BRANCH Tue, May 29 / 7 PM The world’s finest cinema. Free for you. cuyahogalibrary.kanopystreaming.com

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BAY VILLAGE Glass Etching: Serving Gaming With Makey Coffee & Canvas O s Harp & Piano Recital BRANCH Plates O Makey O s Adults Adults Adults Grades 5 – 12 Enjoy refreshments and Jody and Caryl Guinn’s Homeschool Create your own with vinyl Design circuits, use create your own work harp and piano students Programs O s stencils and glass etching crazy keypads and play of art. will perform. Grades 4 – 8 cream. computer games. Tue, May 15 / 7 PM Sun, Mar 11 / 2 PM Engage in fun and Wed, Mar 21 / 7 PM Sat, Apr 14 / 11 AM educational activities. ‘80s & ‘90s Movie Rock, Paper, Scissors O 3/5 Makey Makey; Meet Someone New O s Embracing the Anti- Trivia O s Grades 6 – 12 4/9 Creative writing Grades K – 2 Inflammatory Lifestyle O Adults Experiment with different poetry; 5/7 Catapults mediums to create Meet someone new Adults Test your knowledge, Mon, Mar 5, Apr 9, May 7 imaginative objects. through a short biography, Certified nutritionist Lori compete for prizes and 11 AM Tue, Mar 13, Apr 17, engage in discussion and DePietro-Standen will enjoy refreshments. May 15 / 4 PM s enjoy activities based on provide tips for better Wed, May 23 / 7 PM Teen Zone the book. health. Grades 5 & up Thu, Mar 22 / 4 PM Sat, Apr 14 / 2 – 4 PM Afternoon Art Adventures Enjoy gaming, art, movies BEACHWOOD With U-EartH O and technology. Spring Break Craft Grades 2 – 5 Wed, Mar 7 – Apr 25 Make, Take & BRANCH Families Donate O s We’ll create fun art 3 PM Drop in to make a Matter of Balance O projects based on popular Adults seasonal craft. Adults children’s books. Make a neck warmer for Mad Scientists O s Mon, Apr 2 – Fri, Apr 6 Learn practical strategies Tue, Mar 13, Apr 10, yourself and one to donate Grades K – 2 during library hours to reduce the fear of falling May 1 / 4 PM Engage in hands-on to Meals on Wheels. and increase activity levels. Wed, Apr 25 / 7 PM science programs. 3/7 Tall Coffee 101 O Mon, Feb 12 – Apr 2 Hebrew Storytime structures with spaghetti 2 – 4 PM Adults Star Wars Day O s Ages 2 – 8 with caregiver and marshmallows; 4/11 Learn where it’s grown Enjoy stories, songs and Families Small cars and balloon and how it’s roasted, STEAM Tuesdays O fingerplays in Hebrew and Celebrate with coding, power; 5/9 Retrieve the and sample a selection Grades K – 5 English. gaming and Jedi training Space Shuttle from the provided by Red Cedar Tackle fun and challenging Wed, Mar 14, Apr 25, activities. Don’t forget to ocean Coffee. activities. 3/6 Magnificent May 23 / 4 PM wear your Star Wars gear! Wed, Mar 7, Apr 11, Mon, Apr 2 / 1 PM mazes; 4/3 Building May 9 / 7 PM Fri, May 4 / 3:30 PM bonanza; 5/8 Art Build-o-rama O experiments Seed Paper Grades 1 – 5 O s Mo Fun O s Tue, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 8 American Girl O s Create a masterpiece with Bookmarks Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver 4 PM Grades 2 – 4 LEGO® bricks. Grades 2 – 4 Join us for stories and Learn about the times and Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19, cultures represented by the Make a special craft to hands-on activity stations plant. Time Management for May 17 / 4 PM dolls. 3/15 Addy; 4/19 featuring Mo Willems’ Retirees O Maryellen; 5/17 Tenney Tue, Apr 3 / 2 PM characters, including Adults O s Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19, Pigeon, Elephant and Friday Family Fun This three-part series will May 17 / 4 PM Spring Break Piggie. Families provide a unique approach Movie O s Fri, May 11 / 10 AM Enjoy stories, songs, to time management. activities and crafts. 3/16 O s Families Circuit Bugs Thu, Mar 8, 15 & 22 Sounds all around us; Enjoy a screening of a Big Wheel Rodeo O s Grades 1 – 3 6:30 – 8:30 PM 4/20 Build it; 5/18 All the popular movie. Bring a Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Learn about circuits by colors of the rainbows blanket and pillow or a Get an early start on creating creepy crawlers. Fri, Mar 16, Apr 20, sleeping bag. bike safety at our indoor Homeschool Art Sat, Mar 17 / 10 AM May 18 / 10:30 AM Wed, Apr 4 / 2 – 4 PM rodeo. Hear stories, Explorers O s One School, One Book explore activity stations Grades 1 & up O s Picture Book Putt-Putt s and navigate an obstacle Get a little messy while Magic Tree House Club Family Night O s learning about artists. Grades 1 – 4 Families course. Grades K – 4 with caregiver Thu, Mar 8, Apr 12, Travel on magical Explore our mini-course Sat, May 12 / 11 AM Enjoy activities related to May 10 / 10 AM – 12 PM adventures with Jack and with your favorite picture Normandy and Westerly Annie. 3/22 Afternoon on book characters. Build Your Own elementary schools’ One Chinese Storytime the Amazon; 4/26 Sunset School, One Book selection. Thu, Apr 5 / 2 – 4 PM Birdhouse O s Families of the Sabertooth; 5/31 Tue, Mar 20 / 6:30 PM Grades 5 – 12 Join us for stories, songs Midnight on the Moon Use tools to build and and rhymes in Mandarin Thu, Mar 22, Apr 26, decorate a wooden Chinese as well as a craft May 31 / 4 PM birdhouse. and playtime. Sat, May 12 / 2 – 4 PM Sat, Mar 10, 24, Apr 7, 21, 21 May 5, 19 / 10:30 AM BRANCH EVENTS

Through the Eyes of Northern Ohio Opera Sign Language Is Fun O The Cleveland Opera O Craigslist Cleveland for the Artist O League O Adults Adults Beginners O Adults Adults American Sign Language Enjoy a performance of Adults Art historian Felicia Michael Blauner, PhD, will teacher Valerie Williams Marriage by Lantern-Light. Learn how to search and Zavarella Stadelman will offer an informative and will teach basic signing Wed, Apr 18, 25 / 7 PM post ads and find safe present a series on the entertaining presentation. using role play and other places to exchange goods. lives and works of beloved Tue, Mar 27, Apr 24, fun activities in this eight- Mason Jar Terrarium O Tue, May 1 / 6:30 PM artists. 3/23 Pierre- May 29 / 7 PM week series. Grades 6 – 12 Auguste Renoir; 4/13 Tue, Apr 3 – May 22 Celebrate Earth Day and May the Fourth Be 2:30 PM Frederic Remington; 5/11 Mother Nature by creating With You Auguste Rodin your own mini-ecosystem Families Fri, Mar 23, Apr 13, in a jar. Join us for a Star Wars- May 11 / 10 AM Thu, Apr 19 / 4 PM themed day of fun. Fri, May 4 / during library hours

Mother’s Day Concert s Adults FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Celebrate moms at our Saturday, May 5 annual concert. Sun, May 13 / 2 PM Free comics will be available at all our branches, while supplies last, courtesy of Carol and John’s Comic Book Shop (cnjcomics.com). Here are some special events we have planned on Free Comic Book Day: 3-D Printed Photo Night-Light O Escape Room: Superhero Drop-In Crafts & More Superhero Storytime O Adults Challenge O Families Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Learn to use simple 3-D Ages 8 – 13 Along with crafts, we’ll have Hear stories, make a cool craft design software to create a Aspiring superheroes will save the coloring pages and trivia and color pictures of your favorite unique project. universe! available. superheroes. Tue, May 22 BEREA BRANCH FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH STRONGSVILLE BRANCH 6:30 – 8:30 PM 10 AM, 2 PM or 3:30 PM 11 AM – 4 PM 2 PM Kiddie Café: Houses & Superhero Training O Superhero Academy O s Superhero Saturday O Homes O s Ages 4 – 7 with caregiver Grades K – 5 Families Ages 2 – 6 with caregiver Join us for a story, skills challenge Learn to be a superhero through Test your strength and smarts Join us for stories and an and super craft. activities and crafts. through games and activities. edible craft. NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH BEACHWOOD BRANCH SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST Fri, May 25 / 10:30 AM 10 AM 2 PM BRANCH 3 PM Superhero Storytime Superhero Photos BEREA BRANCH Families All ages We’ll have a special storytime Drop in to get your picture taken Berea Community related to Free Comic Book Day. with superheroes through the Learning Farm O FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH magic of green screen technology. Adults 10:30 AM FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH Learn about exciting 2 – 4 PM happenings and get tips for your vegetable garden. Wed, Mar 7 / 7 PM

Food Resources in Berea O Adults Learn about The Campus Kitchen at Baldwin Wallace University and other resources for people in need. Wed, Mar 14 / 7 PM

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Young Explorers O 3-D Pen Creations O Travelin’ Tuesdays: Music, Travelin’ Tuesdays: Birds JFK Assassination: Grades K – 5 with caregiver Grades 6 – 12 a Movie’s Heartbeat s of the United States s The Search for the Engage in hands-on Create your own design Adults Adults Truth O s activities and gain insights with Scribbler 3-D pens. Cathie Clager and Rita Learn about glorious Adults into monthly topics. 3/15 Wed, Apr 18 / 7 PM Wolansky will discuss native birds in a colorful Local historian Beverly & 3/16 Ireland; 4/19 & music’s influence and effect presentation from DeeAnn Sadowski will share 4/20 Ecology Paper Crafts for on the silver screen. and Tim Rose. her findings about this Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19 / 7 PM Mother’s Day O Tue, Mar 20 / 2 – 4 PM Tue, May 15 / 2 – 4 PM transformative event. Fri, Mar 16, Apr 20 / 10 AM Grades 6 – 12 Tue, Mar 13 / 6:30 PM O s O Make something special Cool Knights Glass Etching: Make & STEAM Team for Mom. Grades 2 – 6 Take O s Teen 3-D Design O Grades 4 – 8 Wed, May 9 / 7 PM Experience armor from Adults Grades 6 – 12 Explore STEAM activities the Middle Ages and Learn how to personalize Explore hands-on digital with a different topic Plant Exchange O Renaissance. glass and take home a creation using a 3-D each month. 3/20 String Adults Wed, Apr 4 / 1:30 PM custom tumbler. modeling program. art; 4/17 Blackout Meet other gardeners to Wed, May 16 / 7 PM Wed, Mar 21 / 4 – 6 PM poetry; 5/15 Stop-motion exchange perennials and T-Shirt Hacks O s animation share gardening tips. Adults O s Tue, Mar 20, Apr 17, Memory Board DIY Giant Game Day Sat, May 19 / 10:30 AM Refashion or upcycle an May 15 / 7 PM Grades 6 – 12 All ages old shirt into something Create a piece to hold your It’s spring break – join us fresh and exciting. Teen Leaders O favorite keepsakes and for supersize board games, BRECKSVILLE Thu, Apr 12 / 7 PM photos. spin baseball, bowling, Grades 6 – 12 Thu, May 17 / 7 PM jumbo speed stackers, Work on projects that BRANCH Library Mini-Golf O s alphabet stepping stones help the community and O ACT Practice & Review Grades 6 – 12 and a sensory rainbow environment. Grades 9 – 12 Construct a course and tunnel. Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, BROOK PARK Take a practice test and play each hole. Tue, Mar 27 May 16 / 3:30 PM BRANCH learn valuable tips from Wed, Apr 18 / 6:30 PM 10 AM – 8 PM Huntington Learning Stitch Clique O Street Voices O Center. Music of Mark Twain Adults Pajama Party O Adults Sat, Mar 3 / 9:30 AM – Beginning and Families Hear stories from speakers 1:30 PM & Annual Friends of the practice test experienced knitters and Wear your pajamas, bring who are or have been Wed, Mar 14 / 7 PM Library Meeting O s crocheters will work on a stuffed animal and enjoy homeless in this program Adults results & tips projects, socialize and an evening of stories and presented by the Northeast Enjoy Americana music create goods for donation. songs. Ohio Coalition for the and participate in the Teen Advisory Group Mon, Mar 5, 19, Apr 2, 16, Wed, Mar 28 / 7 PM Homeless. O s annual meeting. May 7, 21 / 7 PM Wed, Mar 21 / 7 PM Tue, Apr 24 / 7 PM Grades 6 – 12 Camp Magic With O Make crafts, play games, O Student Volunteers Mr. Zap! O s Seuss-a-palooza help with library activities, Mini-Movers Grades 4 – 12 Ages 8 & up Celebration O meet new people, earn Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver Help at the library, engage Enjoy a magic show and Ages 3 – 11 with caregiver service hours and enjoy Join us for music, in fun activities and make learn the methods behind Celebrate Dr. Seuss snacks. movement, playing and new friends. the tricks. In partnership with stories, games and Mon, Mar 5, Apr 2, socializing. Wed, Mar 7, Apr 4, with International activities. May 7 / 7 PM Fri, Apr 27, May 25 May 2 / 4:30 PM Brotherhood of Magicians Sat, Mar 24 / 2 PM 10 AM Ring 23. Herpetology O Between the Lines: Thu, Mar 29, Apr 26 / 4 PM Robotix Blox: HobBOT Stop-Motion O s Grades K – 5 O Coloring for Adults Thu, May 24 / 4 PM camp Day Challenge O A naturalist from Animation Experience the therapeutic members’ magic show Ages 8 – 11 Brecksville Nature Center Create your own stop- benefits of coloring. ®. Program a robot to will explore the world motion story for iPad Mon, Mar 12, Apr 9, Magic: The Casualing O of herpetology and help Sat, Apr 28 / 10:30 AM perform challenges based May 14 / 7 PM Ages 10 & up you understand the grades 6 – 12; 2 PM on The Hobbit. Play the popular card characteristics of reptiles grades 3 – 5 Tue, Mar 27 game in a variety of styles and amphibians. 6:30 – 8:30 PM and formats. Sat, Mar 10 / 2 PM O s Let’s Build a Kite Sat, Mar 31, Apr 28, Ages 7 – 16 May 26 / 1 – 5 PM The Ohio Society for the Elevation of Kites will show you how to build, decorate and fly a kite. Sat, May 12 / 2 PM 23 BRANCH EVENTS

Innovation by Nature O Coding With Mini-Movers O Mother/Daughter Crochet Cleveland in the Grades 6 – 12 & adults Raspberry Pi O Ages 2 – 6 Club O Fab ‘50s O Use models from nature to Grades 6 – 12 Join us for music and Grades 4 – 12 with mothers Adults generate new ideas in this Have fun with a movement, and explore the Crochet blankets for Go back in time with the three-part series. programmable mini- Library’s Toy Collection. hospitals and shelters. No Western Reserve Historical Tue, Apr 10, 17 & 24 computer. Sat, Mar 10 / 11 AM experience necessary. Society. 7 PM Wed, May 16 / 4 – 6 PM Sat, Mar 17, Apr 14, Thu, Mar 22 / 7:15 PM Kindergarten Kids O May 12 / 11 AM Matter of Balance O Plant & Perennial Ages 4 & 5 with caregiver Brooklyn Cinema O s Adults Exchange O s Join us for fun activities Club Otaku: Manga & Adults Learn practical strategies to prepare your child for Adults Anime Group O Watch Three Billboards to manage falls in this school. Dig up your perennials Grades 5 – 12 Outside Ebbing, Missouri, eight-week series. Tue, Mar 13, Apr 10, to divide and swap with Share your drawings and and have a thoughtful Thu, Apr 12 – May 31 May 1 / 7 PM others. meet fellow enthusiasts. discussion afterward. 1 – 3 PM Sat, May 19 / 10:30 AM Sat, Mar 17 / 2 PM Sat, Mar 24 / 2 – 4 PM Destination Disney O Teen Tech: Adults Student Friends O iPad® 101 O O Learn how to make your Makey Makey BROOKLYN Grades 4 – 8 Adults vacation truly magical. Grades 6 – 12 Help at the library and Learn how to use your BRANCH Wed, Mar 14 / 7 PM ® Play games, make music engage in fun activities. iPad to borrow from the and control a computer Financial Planning O Library’s Digital Collection. O Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, using everyday objects. Adults Spring Clean Your Diet May 23 / 3:30 PM Mon, Mar 26 / 7:15 PM Wed, Apr 18 / 4 PM Cleveland Neighborhood Adults Progress will show you MetroHealth will provide how to reduce debt and nutrition tips and tricks to maximize resources. jump-start your spring. Thu, Mar 8 / 7:15 PM Thu, Mar 15 / 7 PM

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Social Media 101 O Storytime Craft Fun O Story Craft Hour SAT Practice O Code Your Own Video Adults Ages 2 – 5 Ages 3 & up Grades 6 – 12 Game O Get an overview of Enjoy stories, rhymes, Enjoy stories, songs and Take a free test from the Grades 4 – 8 popular applications like music and a themed craft. crafts. Princeton Review. Use Scratch to design your Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest Wed, May 2 – 30 / 1:30 PM Mon, Mar 12, Apr 9 Sat, Apr 21 / 1 – 5 PM own Jumpy Monkey video and Instagram. Mon, May 7 – 28 / 6 PM 7 PM game. Mon, Apr 9 / 7:15 PM Paintings of Oscar Sat, Mar 3 / 2 PM Glass Etching O s Group Meditation O O Velasquez Coding 102 Adults Adults All ages Preschool STEAM Club O Grades 5 – 7 Create your own project Certified life coach Jan Enjoy the artist’s oil and Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Learn to program and with vinyl stencils and glass Webber will lead guided watercolor paintings. Enjoy activities related design a web page. etching cream. chakra meditation. No Tue, May 1 – Sat, Jun 30 to science, technology, Sat, Apr 14 / 1:30 PM Thu, May 10 / 7 PM experience necessary. during library hours engineering, art and math. Wed, Mar 14, 28, Tue, Mar 6, Apr 10, Junior Robotix O Genealogy 101 O Apr 11, 25, May 9 / 7 PM Mother’s Day Cards O May 8 / 2 PM Ages 7 – 10 Adults Grades 6 – 12 Enhance STEM skills with Learn ways to explore your Leprechaun Magic Puppet Create cheerful cards for Music & Movement ® LEGO WeDo robots. family history. Show O moms’ special day. Storytime Sat, Apr 21 / 11 AM Mon, May 14 / 7:15 PM Ages 3 & up Thu, May 3 / 7 PM Ages birth – 5 years with Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day- O caregiver Book Folding Tales, Tots & Tasty themed presentation. Perennial Plant Join us for stories, songs Adults Tidbits O Thu, Mar 15 / 10:15 AM Exchange O and movement activities. Turn books into works of art. Ages 2 – 6 with caregiver Adults Wed, Mar 7 – Apr 25 Sat, Apr 21 / 2 – 4:30 PM O Enjoy a themed storytime Minecraft Club Meet other gardeners to 10 AM and edible craft. Grades 6 – 12 O exchange perennials and The 24/7 Library Sat, May 19 / 11 AM Use your imagination to share gardening tips. Library Ambassadors O Adults build new worlds. Sat, May 5 / 9:45 AM Grades 1 – 5 Learn all about the Library’s Pinterest 101 O Fri, Mar 16, Apr 13, Get involved at the library, Digital Collection, which is Adults May 11 / 3 PM Cinco de Mayo have fun and help the available 24/7/365. Learn essential skills for the Celebration O community. 3/7 Operation Tue, Apr 24 / 7:15 PM popular social network. This Craft Rocks O Easter card; 4/4 Design a Ages 3 & up with caregiver Tue, May 22 / 7:15 PM Grades 6 – 12 display; 5/2 Flower power Enjoy crafts, stories and Pet Portraits With Take part in the latest craze Wed, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2 activities. O sweeping the area – rock 3:30 PM a Pop Sat, May 5 / 2 PM Adults CHAGRIN FALLS painting! Use acrylic paint to create BRANCH Sat, Mar 24 / 2 – 4 PM Marvelous a funky pop art portrait of FAIRVIEW PARK Minecrafters O your furry friend. Threads of Friendship Girls STEAM Club O BRANCH Grades 2 – 5 Thu, Apr 26 / 7:15 PM All ages Grades 2 – 5 Play the pocket version The embroidery of Eugenia Explore topics like robotics, Creeper Club O s of Minecraft, plan future Vainberg and fiber art of ACT Practice O stop-motion animation, Grades 6 – 12 programs and enjoy fun Melissa Richmond will be Grades 9 – 12 art, coding, fashion and Play the pocket version of activities. on display. Take a practice test before design. Minecraft, share ideas and Wed, Mar 14, Apr 18, Thu, Mar 1 – Mon, Apr 30 the real thing. Thu, Mar 29, Apr 26, discuss related books. May 16 / 4 PM during library hours Sat, Apr 28 / 9 AM – 1 PM May 31 / 4 PM Thu, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 4 PM Maker Monday O Friday Films O O Lowe’s at the Library O ACT Practice Grades 2 – 5 Adults Adults Grades 6 – 12 Brady Campbell Irish Use your imagination and 3/2 A representative from Florence Foster Take a free test from the O s create. ; 4/6 Dancers the Brooklyn store will Jenkins Loving Princeton Review. Mon, Mar 19, Apr 23, Fri, Mar 2, Apr 6 All ages show you how to tile a Sat, Mar 31 / 12 – 5:30 PM May 21 / 3:30 PM 12 – 2 PM Enjoy a performance backsplash. by the acclaimed group, Mon, Apr 30 / 7:15 PM Spring Music: Antônio led by former Lord of Scratch Jr. Club O Carlos Jobim O the Dance stars Patrick Grades 1 – 3 Meet Lynda O Adults Campbell and Rebecca Explore basic coding on Adults Local artists will entertain Brady Campbell. an iPad®. Learn business, technology you with Jobim classics. Thu, Mar 1 / 7 PM Sat, Mar 24, Apr 28, and creative skills with Sun, Apr 15 / 2 – 4 PM May 19 / 2 PM Lynda.com, free with your library card. Tue, May 1 / 7:15 PM 251 b r a n c h e v e n t s

ACT/SAT Practice O Mario Kart Teen Zone: National Storytime Innovate Club O s Grades 9 – 12 Madness O s Doughnut Day O s Saturday + Craft! Grades K – 5 Take a full-length practice Grades 6 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 All ages with caregiver Create fun projects in the exam. Join us for a friendly video Celebrate by making a Join us for stories, songs Library’s Innovation Center. Sat, Mar 24 game competition. doughnut-themed cork and a fun craft. 4/5 Night-light fun; 5/12 10 AM – 2 PM Mon, Apr 16 / 3:30 PM bulletin board. Sat, Mar 10, Apr 14 Frame fridge magnet Tue, May 22 / 3:30 PM 2 PM Thu, Apr 5 / 6:30 PM Create a T-Shirt Bag O Super Giant Game Day O Sat, May 12 / 10 AM Grades 3 – 6 Families Kombucha O Greenprint Training O Bring in an old shirt and Have fun playing supersize Adults Adults WeDo Robotix: Hungry create a custom design. games like Ker Plunk, Explore the possible health Learn how to use the Alligator O Tue, Mar 27 / 3 – 5 PM Connect Four and Jenga. benefits of the fermented Cuyahoga County Planning Ages 7 – 10 Sat, Apr 21 / 2 PM drink. Commission’s GIS tool. Program robots to spin, Duct Tape Designs O Thu, May 24 / 7 PM Mon, Mar 12 / 2:30 PM dance and play. Grades 3 – 6 Fairview Park Sat, Apr 21 / 2 PM Make a creation using Community Band O Teen Time O s duct tape. All ages GARFIELD Grades 6 – 12 Stuffed Animal Wed, Mar 28 / 2 PM Enjoy a concert from HEIGHTS Join us for crafts, games Sleepover O the group of volunteer BRANCH and a different activity Ages 3 – 8 Tech Strategies for musicians. each month. Bring your favorite stuffed Entrepreneurs O Tue, May 1 / 7 PM Drop In & Innovate Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, animal to a library Adults Adults May 9 / 7 PM sleepover. Stacey Banks Houston will Catching Some Z’s O Learn about the equipment Tue, May 1 & Wed, May 2 in the Library’s Innovation O show you how to make the Adults Innovation by Nature 6:15 PM Center and stay for a self- most of technology. MetroHealth’s Valerie Ross, Grades 6 – 12 & adults guided project. Wed, Mar 28 / 7 PM CNP, will discuss ways to Use models from nature to Tales, Tots & Tasty Thu / 2 – 4 PM get a good night’s sleep. generate new ideas in this Treats O s O three-part series. Bygone Bratenahl Thu, May 3 / 7 PM Ages 1 – 3 with caregiver O s Thu, Mar 15, 22 & 29 Adults STEAM Time Join us for a themed 6:30 – 8:30 PM Enjoy a slideshow May the Fourth Be Grades K – 3 storytime, edible craft and presentation from Bill Take part in monthly With You playtime. Beckenbach of the adventures involving Teen Innovators O s Grades K – 5 Thu, May 10 / 10 AM Bratenahl Historical Society. experiments, crafts, Grades 6 – 12 Enjoy a day of Star Wars- Tue, Apr 3 / 7 PM puzzles, tinkering and Learn about the Library’s themed activities. Monotype Screen digitization. Innovation Center and Fri, May 4 / 3 – 5 PM O Zentangle® O Mon, Mar 5, Apr 2, leave with your own Printing May 7 / 6:45 PM Adults Adults creation. Code a Bracelet for Mom Get an overview of the Engage in this easy, Sat, Mar 17, Apr 14, Grades K – 5 process, which uses paper relaxing form of Music & Movement May 12 / 2 PM Using binary code and stencils, and take home meditative art. pony beads, create a Storytime your own piece. Sat, Apr 7 / 10 AM Ages 19 months – 5 years with Innovation unique tech-themed bracelet. O s Mon, May 14 Mon, May 7 / 3 PM caregiver Creations 6:30 – 8:30 PM Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Join us for stories, songs Adults and movement activities. Library Escape O Code Your Own Create items using Retirement Options O Tue, Mar 6 – Apr 24 equipment from the Grades 3 – 5 Adults Instruments & Game 10 AM Library’s Innovation Center. Enjoy a game based on The Society for Financial Controllers O 3/21 Baby bibs; 4/12 Chris Grabenstein’s hit Awareness will help you Grades 4 – 8 O Garden markers; 5/10 book. Minecraft Challenge explore your options. Use Scratch to design your Mother’s Day pendant Sat, Apr 7 / 2 PM Ages 7 & up Tue, May 15 / 12:30 PM creations. Compete in a challenge Wed, Mar 21; Code Yourself O Sat, May 12 / 2 PM or play the game on our Thu, Apr 12, May 10 iPads®. 6:30 – 8:30 PM Grades 4 – 8 Wed, Mar 7, Apr 4, Animate yourself using Homemade Yeast Breads May 2 / 7 PM Scratch and green screen & Flavored Butters O s technology. Adults Sat, Apr 14 / 2 PM Learn about making yeast breads and butters from Susan Aldrich. Enjoy samples. Tue, May 15 / 7 PM

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THE “SUPER SIX”

Peanut Butter

Cereal

Canned Soup

Canned Vegetables

Canned Beef Stew

Canned Tuna

*Damaged and/or expired food items and food items in glass containers will not be accepted.

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GATES MILLS School Readiness O INDEPENDENCE Stress Relief Coloring Studio Saturdays BRANCH Ages 3 – 5 BRANCH Station Grades K – 5 s Help your child make the Adults Hear a story and create Art Receptions transition into school as Community Conversation: Color, relax and de-stress. something amazing! Adults you explore hands-on Evicted O Sun, May 13 – Sat, May 19 Sat, Mar 10, 24, Apr 7, 21 3/1 Marcello Mellino – activity stations together. Cleveland State University’s during library hours 2:30 PM botanical photography; 4/2 Off to work; 5/7 Roland Anglin, PhD, will 5/3 Sarah Johnston – Making choices lead a rich and thoughtful T-Shirt Designing O Dig It! Ancient Ireland O landscape and animal Mon, Apr 2, May 7 conversation around the Ages 11 – 18 Grades 1 – 5 portrait watercolors 6:30 PM topic of eviction and its Become an archaeologist Thu, Mar 1, May 3 / 7 PM Use bleach pens, fabric effect on the community. markers and paints to for the day and explore the Movie: His Girl Thu, Mar 8 / 7 PM create a one-of-a-kind world of the Celts. Kindergarten Friday O s design you can wear. Sat, Mar 17 / 2:30 PM Readiness O Adults Science Sleuths O Sat, May 19 / 2:30 PM Ages 4 & 5 with caregiver Enjoy light refreshments Grades K – 2 Homeschool: STEAM O Help your child make the and the 1940 comedy Learn about Isaac Newton 3-D Printed Photo Grades 1 – 5 transition into school as and the laws of motion. starring Cary Grant. Night-Light O Use creative ingenuity to you explore hands-on Wed, Apr 4 Mon, Mar 12 / 4 PM explore and experiment Adults activity stations together. 6:30 – 8:30 PM through a variety of hands- Learn to use simple design 3/5 Community helpers O on activities. School Readiness software and create a Mon, Mar 5 / 6:30 PM O Mon, Mar 26, Apr 30 Junior Engineering Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver unique project. Help your child make the 10:30 AM O Grades 2 – 6 Thu, May 24 Coding With Circuits Create a unique project transition into school as 6:30 – 8:30 PM Learn to build and and exercise your creativity you explore hands-on Let’s Play! program electronic circuits with LEGO® bricks. activity stations together. Ages 2 – 5 using an Arduino Uno in Mon, Apr 9; Tue, May 8 3/14 & 3/15 Writing & MAPLE HEIGHTS Play with items from the this intro class. 4 PM story play; 4/11 & 4/12 Library’s Toy Collection, Thu, Mar 8 / 6 – 8 PM Patterns & sorting BRANCH including balance beams, grades 6 – 12 Minecraft O s Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11 Science Saturday tunnels and dinosaur Thu, May 31 / 6 – 8 PM 11 AM Ages 10 – 18 Grades K – 5 bowling. adults Thu, Mar 15, Apr 12 Compete in a challenge or Have fun completing Wed, Apr 11 / 10:30 AM 10 AM practice for fun. challenges and conducting Art: Color O Thu, Apr 12 experiments. Teddy Bear Clinic O Grades K – 5 6:30 – 8:30 PM Archiving Personal Sat, Mar 3 / 2:30 PM Ages 2 – 5 Explore tools, materials Memories O Bring your teddy bear or and techniques at hands- Sew & Go O s Adults Messy Mondays favorite stuffed friend for a on activity stations. Adults Learn from Tri-C archivist Ages 3 – 8 with caregiver checkup. Bandages, X-rays Mon, Mar 12 / 4 PM Stitch and assemble a Marietta Carr. Enjoy stories, songs and and love will have your colorful pin cushion with Thu, Mar 15 / 7 PM a fun (and messy) activity. cuddly friend feeling better Robotix Challenge O coordinating pins. Basic Younger siblings welcome. soon. Grades 6 – 12 hand sewing skills are Treasure in Your Mon, Mar 5 – Apr 30 Sat, Apr 14 / 10:30 AM ® Have fun with the LEGO recommended. Attic O s 7 PM MINDSTORMS® NXT robot. Fri, Apr 13 Adults Toddler Explorers Thu, Mar 22, Apr 26, 11 AM – 1 PM Jason Adams will appraise Listen In Ages 1 – 3 May 24 / 6 – 8 PM one of your antiques/ Grades 2 & 3 Things might get messy, Stitch & Knit Sit-In collectibles. Enjoy an amazing so wear play clothes to Contest: The New Yorker Adults Tue, Apr 17 / 7 PM audiobook and create a explore and learn through Cover Work on your unfinished related craft. engaging activities. Thu, Apr 26 / 11:30 AM Adults needle projects with other Know the Stroke Wed, Mar 7 / 6:30 PM Create your own cover stitchers. Signs O design for the iconic Sat, Apr 21 / 2 PM Mother-Daughter Tea O Adults Picture Book magazine, in honor of Families Experts from the Adventure O James Thurber. Mothers, daughters, Stop-Motion Neurology Institute Ages 3 – 5, but not yet in Sat, Mar 31 / during grandmothers, aunts and Animation O at Cleveland Clinic kindergarten library hours nieces are all invited to this Grades 6 – 12 We’ll have a fun will provide valuable special party. Wear your Bring LEGO® characters exploration featuring the information. favorite hat! to life and sculpt your book . Wed, Apr 25 / 6 PM Tap the Magic Tree Sat, Apr 28 / 2:30 PM own story. Fri, Mar 9 / 10:30 AM Thu, May 10 / 6 – 8 PM

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Laser Engraver Basics O Cricut Basics O Osteoporosis Adults Adults Adults We’ll offer an intro to using Learn about the smart A MetroHealth the engraving machine. cutting machine. rheumatologist will explain Wed, Mar 14 / 7 PM Wed, May 2 / 7 PM symptoms, prevention and treatment. Bounce, Clap & Kick O Amelia Earhart & the Wed, May 9 / 2 PM Ages 4 & under Latest Discoveries O Children will improve Adults No-Sew T-Shirt motor skills and learn the Betty Zak will discuss the Bags O s alphabet, numbers and famous pilot. Grades 6 – 12 songs to identify objects Tue, May 8 / 2 PM Create a unique beach around them. bag to hold summer reads. Sat, Mar 17, 24 / 11 AM Wed, May 16 / 7 PM O MIDDLEBURG In-Grained Memory O Teen Tech Creators HEIGHTS Grades 6 – 12 BRANCH NORTH Adults Join the group and OLMSTED Bring your favorite photograph and create a sharpen your skills. Seniors First one-of-a-kind wooden memento using tools in BRANCH Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, Fridays O s the Library’s Innovation Centers. Session one is at May 16 / 3:30 PM College Entrance Exam the Parma-Snow Branch and session two is at the Adults Enjoy a relaxing break Practice O Mayfield Branch. Roboteens O Thu, Mar 22 & 29 / 6 – 8 PM with puzzles, coloring and Grades 6 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 great conversation! Take free practice tests. Design and program your Fri, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 3/3 ACT; 4/28 SAT O robots to solve various 10 AM – 12 PM Sat, Mar 3, Apr 28 Read With Your Heroes Junior Robotix Club challenges, with a different 10 AM – 2 PM Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Ages 7 – 10 focus each session. Hear a story from a Enhance STEM skills with Tue, Mar 27, Apr 24, Toy-apalooza member of the Maple LEGO® WeDo robots. May 22 / 3:30 PM Families Drama Club: Fairy Tale Heights Fire Department Tue, Mar 6, Apr 3 / 7 PM Drop in, play and borrow Theater O s items from the Library’s Toy and see a fire truck up close. Innovation Creations O Grades 6 – 12 Tue, May 1 / 10:30 AM Collection. Produce and perform plays Design a Gaming Join the maker movement Sat, Mar 10 for kids. Help with script O and create something great Station 10 AM – 12 PM development, costumes, Glass Etching for in the Library’s Innovation Grades 6 – 12 makeup, props and acting! O Use Raspberry Pi and Center. 3/28 Flower Beginners Build It! O Mon, Mar 5 – 26, Adults the tools in the Library’s pot painting (adults); Grades K – 3 Apr 9 – 30 / 4 PM Make a personalized Innovation Center to create 4/4 Laser-engraved Build with LEGO® bricks, practice etched-glass plate. a video game console and bookmarks (adults); 4/10 share stories and develop Mon, Apr 30 / 4:30 PM Sat, May 12 controller. Personalized stamps presentation skills. performance 2:30 – 4:30 PM Wed, Mar 7, 14, 28, (families); 5/8 Mother’s Mon, Mar 19, Apr 16, Apr 4, 11, 25, May 9, Day cards (adults) May 21 / 7 PM 23, 30 / 3:30 PM Wed, Mar 28, Apr 4 Teen Minecraft MAYFIELD 7 PM Meet-Up O Tue, Apr 10, May 8 Cleveland Starts Here Grades 6 – 12 BRANCH Senior Financial O s Empowerment O 6:30 PM Explore, build, battle and Famous & Infamous Adults survive in exciting virtual Adults O Discover the city’s rich worlds. We’ll provide Women of Millionaires’ This six-week series will 3-D Design history in a dynamic new Minecraft-themed games, O educate and motivate older Explore hands-on digital Row exhibit and digital portal crafts and refreshments. adults to set and reach creation using a 3-D Adults at the Western Reserve Tue, Mar 6, Apr 10, financial goals. modeling program. In honor of Women’s Historical Society. May 15 / 4 PM Tue, Mar 13 – Apr 17 / 2 PM Thu, Apr 12 / 6 – 8 PM History Month, Cleveland Mon, Mar 26 / 7 PM storyteller Dan Ruminski grades 6 – 12 Wed, Apr 25 / 6 – 8 PM will share fascinating tales. O s Sat, Mar 3 / 2 PM adults Make a Kite Grades K – 5 O Members of the Ohio Financial Blunders Society for the Elevation of Adults Kites will help. The Society for Financial Sat, Apr 7 / 11 AM Awareness will explain common financial errors. Mon, Mar 5 / 7 PM 29 b r a n c h e v e n t s

NORTH An Evening With Juliette Light Painting O ROYALTON Gordon Low O s Grades 6 – 12 BRANCH Adults & families Use the LongExpo app to Anne McEvoy from create masterpieces. Kindergarten Women in History will Sat, Apr 14 / 3 PM Readiness O portray the founder of the Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Girl Scouts. Romancing the Help your child make the Mon, Mar 12 / 6:30 PM Eagle O s transition into school as Adults you explore hands-on Women & Money O s Harvey Webster, the activity stations together. Adults director of wildlife 3/3 My neighborhood O Michael Zawatsky from resources at the Cleveland Family Celebration Sat, Mar 3 / 11 AM The Society for Financial Museum of Natural History, Celebrate the family members in your life with Awareness will explain will chronicle the bald an all-ages craft, snacks and the opportunity to Escape From what every woman should eagle’s history in Ohio and create a keepsake digital recording. the Library! O know to achieve financial explore its amazing return. Grades 6 – 12 success. Tue, Apr 17 / 7 PM GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH Find out if you have what Tue, Mar 13 / 7 PM Sat, Apr 7 / 2 PM it takes to solve the mystery Builder’s Challenge O and beat our escape room. Science Sleuths: Grades K – 3 STRONGSVILLE BRANCH Sat, Mar 3 / 3 PM O Hear a story and then build Sat, Apr 7 / 2 PM Geology Rocks! Grades K – 3 with caregiver a zoo-themed creation ® Cosmetic & Reconstructive Explore rocks and earth using LEGO bricks. WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH Sat, Apr 21 / 11 AM Sat, May 5 / 2 PM Plastic Surgery O through hands-on activities. Adults Thu, Mar 15 / 2 PM MAYFIELD BRANCH MetroHealth surgeons homeschoolers Scratch Digital Sat, May 19 / 11 AM Bram Kaufman, MD, and Sat, Mar 17 / 10 AM Animation 101 O David Rowe, MD, will Grades 5 – 8 SOUTH EUCLID-LYNDHURST BRANCH discuss the origins of VolunTeens O Create and share your Sat, May 26 / 10 AM the field and how it has Grades 6 – 12 own stories, games, music evolved. Get involved in your and art using Scratch. Mon, Mar 5 / 7 PM community while receiving Sat, May 5 / 3 PM Groovin’ With Pete the Bubble Lady O s service hours for school. O Wed, Mar 21, Apr 18, Opiate Addiction: O s Children & families ACT Workshop Cat May 16 / 7 PM O Sue Durante, aka the Grades 6 – 12 It’s Everywhere Ages 3 – 8 & their families Get your results from the Get your groove on with Bubble Lady, will make the Adults February 24 practice test, O Panel members will discuss fun stories, music and biggest bubbles you have Tots Dance and learn valuable tips and addiction from their crafts inspired by Eric ever seen! Ages 2 – 5 & their families strategies from Huntington Dance and move to music professional and personal Litwin’s character. Sat, Apr 21 / 11 AM Learning Center. with beanbags and shaker experiences. Sponsored by Fri, Mar 9 / 11 AM Wed, Mar 7 / 7 PM Chemistry of eggs! MetroHealth. O O s Thu, Mar 22, May 24 / 7 PM Mon, May 14 Teen STEAM Candy Young Innovators: Sat, Apr 28 / 11 AM 6:30 – 8:30 PM Grades 6 – 12 Grades 1 – 4 Mechatronics O 3/27 Suminagashi paper Explore the chemistry of O marbling: Use water and sweet treats through games Grades 6 – 12 Remarkable Mini-Movers O s Ages 6 – 18 months with ink to transform plain and science experiments. Join NASA scientists to Women caregiver paper into something Thu, May 3 / 4:30 PM explore mechanical and Adults Join us for music and vibrant and colorful. 4/24 electrical systems through Historian Betty Zak will movement, plus time to Dr. Johnson’s lab escape: fun and engaging hands- share the stories behind Fantastic Trains & Where play and socialize. Find the antidote to save on projects. a few of the fascinating to Find Them O Sat, May 19 / 10 AM the world from a zombie Sat, Mar 10, Apr 21, and influential figures in Adults apocalypse. 5/22 Slime May 19 / 2 – 4 PM women’s history. Adam Matthews of lab: Discover polymers as Thu, Mar 29 / 7 PM the Nickel Plate Road you make glow-in-the-dark Historical & Technical slime. Society will present the Tue, Mar 27, Apr 24, sights and sounds of steam May 22 / 6 PM locomotives currently operating in the country. Thu, May 24 / 7 PM

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OLMSTED FALLS RoboVentures O Cleveland Years of Spirits in the Robert Teen 3-D Design O BRANCH Grades 6 – 12 Eliot Ness O s Russell Rhodes House O Ages 11 – 18 s Each month we’ll offer Adults Adults Explore hands-on digital Fun With Dr. Seuss free play and mini- Learn about Ness’ tenure Judy Cent will talk about creation using a 3-D ® Families challenges using LEGO as Cleveland’s safety the spirits that occupy modeling program. ® Enjoy games and activity MINDSTORMS robots. director. the mansion. She’ll also Tue, May 8 stations. Wed, Mar 14, Apr 18, Mon, Apr 2 / 7 PM discuss the Cuyahoga 6:30 – 8:30 PM Sat, Mar 3 / 2:30 PM May 16 / 7 PM County Archives and its O services and holdings. Glass Etching O s O Coding With Arduino Teen Tech Show & Tell Scratch Digital Grades 6 – 12 Mon, Apr 9 / 7 PM Adults Grades 6 – 12 Animation 101 O Learn to build and Create your very own glass Show off your projects and Grades 5 – 8 program electronic circuits Board Game Battle O water bottle with vinyl share ideas on making Create and share your in this intro class. Adults stencils and glass etching videos, coding games and own stories, games, music Wed, Apr 4 Teams will compete at cream. Plus, learn about the creating digital art. and art using Scratch. 6:30 – 8:30 PM various gaming stations Library’s Innovation Centers. Wed, Mar 7, Apr 11, Wed, Mar 21 in a battle to the final Thu, May 31 / 2 PM May 9 / 7 PM 6:30 – 8:30 PM Kindergarten showdown. O s Readiness O Thu, Apr 12 / 2 PM Adult Coloring Minecraft Challenge O ORANGE Enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Ages 3 – 5 with caregiver Ages 7 – 13 Jr. Art Discoverers O s BRANCH We’ll provide supplies, or Help your child make the Compete in a challenge transition into school as Grades K – 5 O s you can bring your own. or just get more practice Learn about a special Adult Maker Night you explore hands-on 3/6 Glass etching; Thu, Mar 8 / 2 PM among other fans. artist and create your own activity stations together. 4/24 Screen-printed Thu, Mar 29 / 3 PM masterpiece in his or her 4/6 Story play T-shirt; 5/8 DIY tote bag NASA’s Mars Program O style. Fri, Apr 6 / 10:30 AM Tue, Mar 6, Apr 24, Adults Celebrate National Poetry Thu, Apr 19 / 3:30 PM Learn about the program May 8 / 6:30 PM with Geoffrey A. Landis, Month: Exquisite Corpse All ages Everlasting Flower O s a scientist from NASA O Full STEAM Ahead Glenn Research Center In April, help create poetry Gardening Grades K – 3 and a member of the Mars by submitting words in Adults Explore STEAM fields Exploration Rover Mission. drop boxes. At the end of Learn how to preserve through hands-on activities. Tue, Mar 13 / 7 PM the month, these words will these plants’ leaves and 3/10 Engineering; form a poem. flowers for future use. 4/7 Art; 5/19 Math Sun, Apr 1 – Mon, Apr 30 Mon, May 7 / 7 PM Sat, Mar 10, Apr 7, during library hours May 19 / 10 AM

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American Girl Dolls O s iPad® for Beginners O PARMA Photography Master Builders O s Grades 1 – 5 Adults BRANCH Basics O s Grades 4 – 6 3/10 Birthday party: Make Learn the basic skills Adults Tackle building challenges s ® cute birthday-themed items needed to navigate the Meet & Speak English Take better Instagram pics using LEGO bricks. for your doll. 4/7 Marie- device. Adults and family portraits. An Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19, Grace and Cécile: Learn Mon, Apr 9 / 11 AM Improve your language expert will share tips in an May 17 / 4:30 PM about the best friends who skills. Native English informal setting. live in 1853 New Orleans. Explore Green Screen speakers will pair with Tue, Mar 13 / 7 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card new speakers to practice 5/19 3-D printing: Use Technology O Game Day O s software to make an conversation. Grades K – 5 Let’s Go Out to the Grades 6 – 12 accessory for your doll. Mon / 7 – 8 PM Use the iPad® Green O Bring your cards and Sat, Mar 10, Apr 7, Movies Screen app to create an join us for casual and/or May 19 / 2 PM National Read Across Adults amazing picture. s Check out the monthly tournament play. Tue, Apr 10 / 6:30 PM America Day movie and then join us for Sat, Mar 24, Apr 21, DNA: Uniquely Preschoolers & children May 19 O a discussion. 3/14 Arrival; Your Own Storytelling Through Make a craft to celebrate 4/11 Me Before You; 5/9 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM reading. Grades 4 – 8 Genealogy O Doctor Strange Be an amateur detective Fri, Mar 2 / during Adults Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, as you extract DNA from library hours Find your ancestors and May 9 / 7 PM a simple food to solve a research family history pretend whodunit. through popular genealogy Personal Safety on the Tue, Mar 13 / 7 PM resources. Internet O Thu, Apr 12 Adults Homeschool World 6:30 – 8:30 PM Learn about ransomware How I Became a Pirate O Explorers O s and data breaches, as well Ages 6 – 14 Whatever Floats as tips and tricks to keep Families your information safe. Brecksville Theater on the Square will present Each month we will “travel” Your Boat O to a different country to Tue, Mar 6 / 7 PM this swashbuckling musical about a band of Grades 4 – 8 learn about its culture and comical pirates looking for an expert digger to Design boats out of a customs. 3/15 Argentina; s join their crew. variety of materials as you Kindergarten Crafts 4/19 Panama; 5/17 learn what makes boats Ages 4 & 5 s Canada PARMA BRANCH float … and what makes Drop in during the Parma Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19, Thu, Apr 5 / 2 PM them sink! City School District’s March May 17 / 10 AM Into Kindergarten days Tue, Apr 17 / 7 PM NORTH ROYALTON BRANCH s to have fun and practice Sat, Apr 14 / 10 AM Finding the Perfect school readiness skills like Glass Jar Fairy writing and using scissors. O BRECKSVILLE BRANCH s College & Major Gardens O s Wed, Mar 7 & Thu, Mar 8 Sat, Apr 14 / 2 PM Grades 10 – 12 Grades 1 – 5 during library hours Patricia Saddle, president Create a beautiful fairy OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH s of the College Planning garden in a jar. Hop Into Spring O Sat, Apr 21 / 2 PM Center, will offer tips on Sat, Apr 21 / 2 PM how to match your needs All ages Learn all about amphibians STRONGSVILLE BRANCH s and personality to a Mother’s Day Craft O s college and major. and see some live critters. Thu, Apr 26 / 7 PM Grades 4 – 8 Tue, Apr 3 / 7 PM Wed, Mar 7 / 7 PM Create unique gifts and gift MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH O bags for someone special. Senior Financial Sat, May 5 / 3 PM Introduction to Reiki Sat, May 5 / 2 PM Adults Empowerment O Learn about the healing Mother-Daughter Adults technique and its benefits O Continuing in spring, this from Maggie Kimble, a Tea Party series will educate and Reiki master and licensed Grades K – 4 motivate you to set and massage therapist. Bring some of your favorite reach financial goals. Thu, Apr 5 / 7 PM stories. We’ll provide teas, Mon, Mar 12, 19 & 26 cookies, a craft and a 2 PM special story. Sat, May 12 / 3 PM

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Brick Builders Club O s Growing Up Cleveland O Pedaling on the North Monthly Makers O s Coding With Grades K – 3 Adults Coast O Adults Raspberry Pi O ® We supply the LEGO Lost Cleveland’s Dennis Adults Create something special Adults bricks; you supply the Sutcliffe will explore the Murray Fishel, an avid using tools in the Library’s Build and program imagination. city’s favorite TV hosts, recreational cycle tourer, Innovation Center. March – electronic circuits to create Tue, Mar 27, Apr 24, including Barnaby, Captain will share delightful bicycle etched glass vase; April – a mini-soundboard. May 29 / 4 PM Penny and Ghoulardi. tours. framed family wall art; Sat, Apr 21 / 2 – 4 PM Sat, May 12 / 2 PM Thu, Apr 26 / 7 PM May – written memory art Using Your Android Wed, Mar 14 or Mar 21; Canvas Tote Bag O s Mon, Apr 16 or Wed, Tablet 101 O Social Security Grades 5 – 12 Apr 18; Mon, May 14 or Adults Retirement Basics O PARMA-SNOW Create a unique and Wed, May 16 Bring your device and Adults imaginative bag using BRANCH 6:30 – 8:30 PM learn essential skills. An agency representative tools in the Library’s Teen Advisory Tue, Mar 27 / 7 PM will discuss eligibility and s Innovation Center. benefits. Group O s Adult Coloring Club Mon, Apr 23 / 7 PM The British Are Tue, May 15 / 10 AM Grades 5 – 12 De-stress and unwind with crayons and colored Here! O s Help out, meet new people Vinyl Cutter & and have fun. pencils. All ages Heat Press 101 O Sat, Mar 3, Apr 28, Thu, Mar 15, May 10 Re-enactor David Zeih will PARMA Adults May 26 / 2 PM 6 – 8:30 PM present the life and times HEIGHTS Learn basic vinyl design of a British soldier during BRANCH St. Patrick’s Day Party O using tools in the Library’s the Revolutionary War. Board Game Innovation Center. All ages Thu, Apr 19 / 7 PM Pajama Family Storytime O s Sat, Apr 28 Day Fun Join us for stories, rhymes All ages with caregiver 11 AM – 1:30 PM Grades 5 – 12 and Irish music, plus a Make & Takes s Join us for stories, songs Play games and meet new and fingerplays before craft and refreshments. Preschoolers & families people. Preschool Yoga O s bedtime. Wear your Thu, Mar 15 / 6:30 PM Celebrate Earth Day by Sat, Mar 3, Apr 28, Ages 3 – 6 with caregiver pajamas and bring a making an environmentally May 26 / 3 PM ZENworks Yoga will stuffed animal! CNC Design 101 O themed craft to take home. present a storytime of Tue, Mar 6 – Apr 24 / 7 PM Adults While supplies last. breathing, bending and Cleveland Museum of Art Join us for an intro to basic Fri, Apr 20; Sat, Apr 21; O lots of fun! Pearl Road Book Stop O in Your Neighborhood operation and design Sun, Apr 22 / during Ages 9 – 14 Mon, Apr 30 / 10 AM Adults using the ShopBot CNC library hours Create an amazing piece A librarian will share a machine in the Library’s of art with other kids and Tie-Dye T-Shirt few new books while you Innovation Center. Meet George professional artists from O s enjoy refreshments. Sat, Mar 24 / 11 AM – 1 PM Chem-Mystery O s the Cleveland Museum Washington Thu, Mar 22, Apr 26, Grades 5 – 12 of Art. The museum will All ages May 24 / 1:30 PM Clay Creations O s Bring a prewashed white display your artwork in a Dale Fellows from We Grades 5 – 12 cotton T-shirt to tie-dye. special show on May 6. Made History will bring the O Create nifty figures or Thu, May 3 / 7 PM Brick Builders Club Mon, Mar 5; Fri, Mar 16; first president to life. beads using bakeable Grades K – 5 Wed, Apr 4; Mon, Apr 16 Sat, Apr 28 / 2 – 4 PM polymer clay. Rock & Play O We supply the bricks; you 4:30 PM supply the imagination. Mon, Mar 26 / 7 PM Preschoolers Fairy Garden Sing and dance during Sat, Mar 24, Apr 21, O s Workshop O s May 19 / 2 PM Magical Fun Juggling Fun O s this musical storytime. All ages Grades 5 – 12 All ages Afterward, explore musical Mr. Zap will present an Party’n With Plants will The St. Ignatius Circus toys from the Library’s Toy Understanding Chronic amazing magic show – you help you create a garden Company will present feats Collection. O won’t believe your eyes! for yourself or for a special Pain of juggling and magic. Wed, May 9 / 10 AM Sat, Mar 10 / 2 PM person – just in time for Adults Sat, Apr 7 / 2 PM MetroHealth’s Kermit Mother’s Day! 3-D Design O Fox, MD, will discuss Sat, May 5 / 2 PM ® Adults management and Zentangle Inspirations Explore hands-on digital alternatives to medications. Club O s O s creation using a 3-D Clay Animation Thu, Apr 12 / 2 PM Adults modeling program. Grades 4 – 6 Create beautiful images Sat, May 12 Make an animated film from repetitive patterns. 11 AM – 1 PM using clay figures and Thu, Apr 19 / 7 PM green screen technology. Sat, May 12 / 2 PM

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RICHMOND Preschool Art Show Street Voices O ACT Practice & Review O Teen Anime Club O HEIGHTS Reception Adults Grades 6 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 BRANCH All ages Hear stories from speakers Take a free practice test Join us as we watch See art from local who are or have been covering English, math, anime – we’ll have a mix Pop Goes the ‘60s preschoolers in our homeless in this program reading and science. A of classics as well as the Over three weeks, Bill meeting room. from the Northeast Ohio week later an Estrela latest shows. Brauning will share Sat, Mar 3 Coalition for the Homeless. Consulting instructor will Wed, Mar 7, 21, Apr 4, 18, an interactive video 10 AM – 12 PM Sat, Mar 10 / 10 AM review results and offer May 2, 16 / 4 PM presentation about the strategies and tips for the events that turned 1968 Teens @ the Library College Planning 101 O real thing. EnergYou O upside down! Sat, Mar 24 / 10 AM – Grades 6 – 12 Teens & parents Adults Wed, Apr 18, 25 & May 2 1:30 PM practice test Help with a variety of Learn about financial Neighborhood Housing 7 PM Sat, Mar 31 / 10 AM library activities. aid and scholarship Services of Greater review Thu, Mar 8, 22 / 4 PM opportunities. Cleveland will present Teen Tech Creators O Sat, Mar 10 / 1:30 PM issues that influence O Grades 6 – 12 Junkyard Wonders O Arduino Robotics our everyday energy Join our group and O s Ages 11 – 18 consumption and explore Families Front Porch Band sharpen your tech skills. Teach an Arduino- ways in which we can The PeeWee Playbillders Adults Thu, May 10 / 7 PM controlled robot to follow reduce our monthly from the Solon Center for Enjoy folk, bluegrass and a path using software and expenses. the Arts will perform a old-time mountain music light sensors. Wed, Mar 7 / 7 PM theatrical adaptation of from this band of four SOLON BRANCH Baldwin Wallace University Mon, Apr 30 / 4 – 6 PM Patricia Polacco’s book. O Register at solonarts.org. professors. Hebrew Storytime Downloadable Help O ® O Thu, Mar 8 / 7 PM Wed, Mar 21 / 7 PM Kindermusik Ages birth – 5 years with Adults Kindermusik® of Cleveland caregiver Learn how to borrow will present a program of Join us for rhymes, songs, eBooks, audiobooks, music, movement and fun. movement and stories in magazines and movies Thu, May 24 / 10 AM Hebrew. from the Library’s Digital ages birth – 17 months Fri, Mar 9, Apr 13, Collection. Thu, May 24 / 11 AM May 11 / 10 AM Mon / 2 – 3 PM ages 18 months – Wed / 6:30 – 7:30 PM 3½ years Teen Geekcraft O Grades 6 – 12 3/14 Egg-stravaganza! SOUTH EUCLID- Paint your favorite LYNDHURST animated character or Vacation Abroad? BRANCH pop culture icon onto a nifty egg. 4/11 Power You’ll need a passport for that. Color Yourself Up! Design a Power Up- Carefree O inspired creation using fuse beads. Apply for your U.S. passport and get your passport photo taken at Adults Bring your friends, coloring Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11 any Cuyahoga County Public Library branch seven days a week – no books and supplies, and 3 – 5:15 PM appointment necessary. imagination. Mon / 7 PM Your Family, cuyahogalibrary.org/passports Your Future O Preschool Yoga O Adults Preschoolers with caregiver AXA financial pro Brian Join ZENworks Yoga for Howman will discuss a storytime of breathing, juggling the financial bending, posing and lots obligations of raising a of fun! family while still planning Sat, Mar 3 / 10 AM your long-term future. Tue, Mar 20 / 7 PM

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Make a Makey SOUTHEAST STRONGSVILLE Evening Art O Passport to Better Makey O BRANCH BRANCH Adults Health O Grades 3 – 5 O Create something new Adults Learn about circuitry and Beyond Storytime Matter of Balance each month. 3/15 Fairy A trained pelvic floor explore your creativity Grades K – 5 Adults lantern; 4/19 Clothespin therapist from Southwest using the invention kit. Join us for rhymes, Learn practical strategies to display; 5/17 Beaded General Health Center Sat, Apr 14 / 2 PM fingerplays, stories and a manage falls in this eight- mobile will talk about stress craft, game or digital fun. week series from Fairhill Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19, incontinence. Mon / 7:15 PM Partners and Southwest May 17 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Thu, Apr 12 / 7 PM Exquisite Portrait Tue & Wed / 7 PM General Hospital. Collage O Thu, Feb 15 – Apr 5 ParkFit Mall Walkers Intro to Raspberry Pi O Adults O 1 – 3 PM O In this play off the Eviction Diversion Wellness Talk Adults Adults “exquisite corpse” drawing 3-D Design O Adults Use basic circuitry and method, we’ll create fun Cleveland Tenants Take a walk in the mall and coding concepts to create Organization will discuss Adults then listen to a wellness a mini-keyboard. and unique images from Learn how to use Tinkercad portraits of ourselves and various options for tenants talk at the library. 3/20 Sat, Apr 14 / 2 – 4 PM facing eviction and assist to create 3-D designs. Do men and women think others. Tue, Mar 6 / 6:30 – 8:30 PM Tue, Apr 17 landlords who have differently? 4/17 Healing Retirement Options O questions. 6:30 – 8:30 PM O with oxygen; 5/15 Adults Thu, Mar 1 / 7 PM Storytelling Concert Workout and nutrition The Society for Financial Yoga for Tweens O All ages myths debunked Awareness will discuss Storytellers Jennifer Tue, Mar 20, Apr 17, Ages 8 – 11 UFOs (Unfinished Objects) planning, establishing Adults Johnson and Tim Protiva May 15 / 10 AM goals, estimating income, ZENworks Yoga will lead (aka Mr. P) will present a program of breathing, Gather with others to saving and investing. complete that unfinished some of their favorites. Good Morning, Wed, Apr 18 / 7 PM bending, posing and fun. Thu, Mar 8 / 7 PM Mon, Apr 23 / 3 PM craft project – quilt, Strongsville Speaker embroider, knit, crochet or O Series O Learn to Play the even hand mend. EnergYou O s Mario Kart Sat, Mar 10, Apr 7, Adults Adults Ukulele Tournament O May 5 / 2 PM Neighborhood Housing Listen to health and Adults Grades 6 – 12 Services of Greater wellness talks geared Sheela Das from Creative Show off your Mario Kart: Teen Maker Boss O Cleveland will present toward seniors and Concepts in Music will racing skills. Strongsville residents. 3/21 present a beginner’s Double Dash Ages 10 – 18 issues that influence Wed, Apr 25 / 3 PM our everyday energy Options for hip and knee workshop. Explore new technologies arthritis; 5/16 Healthy Thu, May 3 / 7 PM and build new gadgets. consumption and explore Toddler Prom O ways in which we can summer eating Activities include maker Wed, Mar 21, May 16 O Ages 19 months – 3 years with reduce our monthly Memos for Moms crafts, Minecraft, coding, 10 AM caregiver robotics, 3-D printing and expenses. All ages Use our studio software to You’re invited to don video game/app creation. Thu, Mar 8 / 7 PM O formal wear and dance at Thu, Mar 29, Apr 26 Bouncy Ball Olympics record a heartfelt message our prom. 7 PM Meaningful Messages O Grades 3 – 5 for a mother figure in your Perform experiments on life. Sat, Apr 28 / 11 AM All ages Young Explorers: Use our studio software to the science of elasticity, Sat, May 5 O engineer your own bouncy 11 AM – 5 PM Get Crafty! Computer Technology O create a digital message for someone close to you. ball and compete for fun Grades 5 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 Sat, Mar 10 / 11 AM – 5 PM prizes! Gross Motor Playdate O Join us for a mystery craft. In this NASA-run Sat, Mar 24 / 2 PM Ages 2 – 5 with caregiver Wed, May 9 series, explore computer 3 – 5:15 PM Just 4 U Student Friends We’ll play with beanbags, programming with tunnels, a grocery store Grades 6 – 12 Growing Up in technologies like Scratch, O s and other favorites from ® ® Get involved at the branch Cleveland LEGO MINDSTORMS the Library’s Toy Collection. and Makey Makeys. and in your community. Adults Sat, Mar 10, Apr 14, Local historian and Fri, May 18 Sat, Mar 31, Apr 14, 10 AM – 12 PM May 26 / 2 – 4 PM May 12 / 2 PM storyteller Dennis R. Sutcliffe will explore the city’s favorite TV hosts, Cleveland Memory including Barnaby, Captain Project O Penny and Ghoulardi. Adults Tue, Apr 10 / 7 PM Get tips on using this resource to conduct local and family history research. Sat, Apr 7 / 2 PM 35 b r a n c h e v e n t s

WARRENSVILLE Street Voices O Teen Art Club O iPad®/iPhone® 101 O Acrylic Painting O HEIGHTS Adults Grades 6 – 12 Adults Adults BRANCH Hear stories from speakers Create works inspired by Learn essential skills Create your own who are or have been lesser-known artists and needed to navigate and painting – instruction and Poetic Power homeless in this program styles. use your device. materials provided! Adults from the Northeast Ohio Tue, Mar 20, Apr 17, Tue, Apr 10 / 2 – 4 PM Sat, May 19 / 2 – 4 PM Step up to the mic and Coalition for the Homeless. May 15 / 4:15 PM express yourself! Hosted Mon, Mar 12 / 7 PM 3-D Design O Android 201 O by Uplyff. Genealogy Tracers Adults, grades 6 – 12 Adults Mon / 7 PM Teen Tech O Adults Explore hands-on digital Learn how to use the Grades 6 – 12 Learn ways to search the creation using a 3-D camera and organize and Book Art O Engage in hands-on mysteries of your ancestors. modeling program. share your photos. Adults technology activities. Sat, Mar 24, Apr 28, Wed, Apr 11 / 6:30 PM Thu, May 24 Using mixed media, craft 3/14 Computer coding; May 26 / 10 AM – 1 PM 10 AM – 12 PM a work of art from an old 4/11 3-D design; Android 101 book. 5/9 Take apart tech Junior Robotix Blox O Adults Sat, Mar 3 / 2 – 4 PM Wed, Mar 14, Apr 11, Ages 7 – 10 Learn essential skills May 9 / 4:15 PM Build STEM skills and needed to navigate and iPad®/iPhone® 201 O explore the world of WeDo use your device. Adults Library Murder robots in this two-day Wed, Apr 25 Learn how to create Mystery O adventure. 10 AM – 12 PM pictures, music and movies Adults Tue, Mar 27 & Wed, on your device. Dying for Love: Meet the Mar 28 / 2 PM African Headwrapping Thu, Mar 8 suspects, find the clues and With Queen O 10 AM – 12 PM help us solve the crime! Block Party Adults Thu, Mar 15 Families Learn the art of Elephant & Piggie 6:30 – 8:30 PM Join us for an evening headwrapping with Party! O of snacks and building provided materials. Grades 1 – 3 Kindergarten Kids O with blocks and recycled Wed, May 2 / 7 PM Celebrate Mo Willems’ Preschoolers with their materials. Elephant and Piggie books families Wed, Apr 4 / 6:30 PM Pet Rock Houses O with games and crafts. If your child has attended O Grades K – 8 Sat, Mar 10 / 2 PM daycare or preschool, join Learn to Play Again Design a home for your us for fun family activities Adults pet rock and plant a bean to prepare you and your Build your knowledge tepee in our garden. child for kindergarten. through hands-on Fri, May 18 / 4 PM Thu, Mar 15, Apr 19, play, reflection on May 17 / 6:45 PM play experiences and collaboration with peers. Sat, Apr 7 / 1:30 – 5 PM

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