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Brecksville Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

Find a wonderful selection of bargains at our Friends Book Sale on Friday, March 19th and Saturday, March 20th from 9:00 - 4:30 PM.  Volunteers are needed.  Please call 440-526-1102.

 

One on One Computer Class

Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:30 AM

Bay Village Branch

Learn how to use our catalog, set up an e-mail or browse the internet. We are offering a basic skills class.

Please call and talk with Barb or Teresa to set up a time.

LEGO Club

Saturdays at 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Join us to build with Legos and Duplos (for preschoolers). Once a month on Saturday we will meet to explora a different construction theme. Preschoolers must be accompanied by a caregiver. Click link for more information.

The Monkey and the Crocodile

Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch

Can a Crocodile and a Monkey really be friends? Audience members will enjoy swimming in the Ganges River, chomping their crocodile jaws, and greeting each other in Hindi in this tale that explores themes of friendship, honesty and cleverness. For Pre-K through 2nd Grade; young children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Presented by storyteller Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference on Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

10:00 AM Winter "Just a Book" Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays at 10 AM throughout the year

Brecksville Branch: Storytime Room

Stop by the Children's Room on Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM to enjoy just one story shared by the library staff. For all ages, children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.

Saturday Story/Craft

Saturdays, January 23, February 27 and March 20 at 10:30 AM

Solon Branch: Story/craft room

Easy crafts! Popular themes! Favorite stories! Drop in for our monthly story and craft program for children ages 2-5 and a caregiver. A fun way to start the weekend!

LEGO Club

Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Join us to build with Legos and Duplos (for preschoolers). Once a month on Saturday we will meet to explora a different construction theme. Preschoolers must be accompanied by a caregiver. Click link for more information.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Monday, March 01, 2010 9:00 AM

North Royalton Branch

Join us for a morning of fun activities related to growing things!  Celebrate spring with special gardening surprises!  Fun for grades K - 4th.

Registration is requested for this program and begins Monday, March 1, 2010, at 9:00 a.m.  Click on program name for more details.

Solon Student Friends' Mini Booksale

Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 PM

Solon Branch: Story/craft Room

Bargains galore at our mini booksale featuring children's materials in excellent condition!

Click on program name for details.

 

The Monkey and the Crocodile

Saturday, March 20, 2010 1:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

Can a Crododile and a Monkey really be friends?  Audience members will enjoy swimming in the Ganges River, chomping their crocodile jaws, and greeting each other in Hindi in this tale that explores themes of friendship, honesty and cleverness.  Presented by World of Difference. Recommended for children in pre-k thru 2nd grades.  Young children must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration Required.

 

The King's New Bed" & "The Princess and the Pea

Saturday, March 20, 2010 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: children's area

 Join McCormack Puppets for these all time favorite fairy tales where it is impossible to get any sleep in beds that are too long, too lumpy, too short and making everyone very grumpy!  Will they ever get to sleep in these fast-paced shows that will keep the whole family laughing?  Family program but preschoolers must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please click on program name for details.

Fractured Fairy Tales: The Three Bears

Saturday, March 20, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Children in grades K-3 are invited to a fun, fractured fairy tale program.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for more details and to register.

Pre-Robotics: Windpower, March 20

Saturday, March 20 at 2:00

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Gates Mills Branch: Meeting room

Using the Lego Mindstorms system, teams will build a windmill or a helicopter!  Family and friends are invited to watch the teams demo their robots at the end of the program!

 

Funny Folktales

Sat., March 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Children's Story/Craft Room

Laugh and delight in the antics of fools and tricksters in this storytelling program for school-age children and their families -- tricking a tiger who wants to eat a man, keeping a found treasure secret, Br'er Rabbit getting out of being caught, and more!

Spring Concert by The American Recorder Society

Saturday, March 20, 2010 2:00 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: great hall

 Enjoy a spring concert presented by the Cleveland Chapter of The American Recorder Society.    

Celebrate “Recorder Day” with music from other times and countries.

A.C.T. Strategy Session

March 20, 2010 2:30 PM

Registration: Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:00 AM through Friday, March 19, 2010 5:30 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

Students in grades 9-12, get test-taking strategies and tips from the staff of the Princeton Review.  Test results from the March 6th A.C.T. practice test will be distributed.  Registration required.

NR Otaku Society For Teens

Saturday, March 20, 2010 2:59 PM - 3:59 PM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

Bored on Saturday afternoon? Join the NR Otaku Society and hang out with your friends at the library once a month.

Mystery Book Discussion

Saturday, March 20, 2010 3:00 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

We will meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month (March 20th, April 17th, May 15th, June 19th, July 17th, August 21st) to discuss Mysteries Through Time and Place.

Join us for a lively discussion of mysteries by award winning authors.

Beech Brook Visits the Orange Library

Monday, March 22, 2010

Orange Branch

 Beech Brook visits the Orange Branch for story-themed arts & crafts!

Baby & Me Storytimes Monday @10 am

Monday, March 22, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Registration is not required. Mondays March 22nd thru April 26th.

Pre- School Storytime Mondays @ 7pm

Monday, March 22, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds. Mondays , March 22nd thru April 26th.

Spring Toddler Storytime 9:30 AM Monday

Mondays March 22 through April 26, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month old and their caregivers from March 22 through April 26, 2010.

Spring Toddler Story Time Monday 10:00

Mondays, 10-10:20 AM, 3/22-4/26

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Programs run from 10:00-10:20 AM, March 22-April 26.

Registration is not required.

Baby and Me Spring Monday

Monday, March 22, 2010 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Caregivers and their babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.  Registration is not required.

Spring Baby and Me Mondays 10 AM

Mondays at 10 AM, 3/22-5/3 except 3/29

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Spring Toddler Monday

Mondays at 10:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Caregivers and their little ones aged 19 through 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. The spring session runs on Mondays at 10:00 AM from March 22 through May 3. However, we will not have class on March 29 as we observe Spring Break. Registration is not required for this program.

Spring 2010 Toddler Mondays

Monday, March 22, 2010 10:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from March 22 through April 26 at 10:00 AM.

10:00 AM Monday Spring Toddler Storytime

Monday 10 AM 3/22

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from March 22 - April 26.  No registration required.

Spring Toddler Mondays

Monday, March 22, 2010 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from March 22 to April 26.  Registration not required.

Baby and Me

Monday, March 22, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Program runs March 22nd thru April 26th.  Registration is not necessary.

Morning Movers Storytime

Monday, March 22, 2010 10:00 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Room

Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers are invited to a special storytime program.  No registration required.  Click on program name for more details.

Spring Baby & Me Mondays 10:00 AM

Monday, March 22, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from March 22 to April 26. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Spring Preschool Storytime 10:30 AM

Monday, March 22, 2010 10:30 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten and their parent/caregiver on Mondays, March 22nd through April 26th at 10:30 AM.

Baby Sign Language

Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Friday, February 26, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn

Adults with children birth to 3 years of age                    Registration required

Come join us for a fun and interactive 10 week Basic Sign Language program for babies and their caregivers.  Games, activities and visual aids will be incorporated into this language-development experience, increasing communication between child and caregiver.

Spring Baby and Me Mondays 11 AM

Mondays at 11 AM, 3/22-5/3 except 3/29

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Toddler Storytime Spring Monday

Monday, March 22, 2010 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  No registration is required.

Spring Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM Monday

Mondays March 22 through April 26, 2010

Fairview Park Branch

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month old and their caregivers from March 22 through April 26, 2010. Registration is not required.

 

11:00 a.m. Monday Spring Toddler Storytime

11:00 AM Monday Spring Toddler Storytime from 3/22 thru 4/26

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

 

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from 3/22 through 4/26. No registration needed, just join us!

Spring Toddler Storytime Mondays 11:30 AM

Monday, March 22, 2010 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from March 22 to April 26.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

1:30 p.m. Monday Spring Preschool Storytime

1:30 p.m. Monday Spring Preschool Storytime from 3/22 thru 4/26

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

 

six week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-5, but not yet in kindergarten, and a caregiver. Program runs from 3/22 through 4/26. No need to register, just join us!

Spring Preschool Storytime

Mondays at 1:30 PM starting 3/22 through 4/26, 2010.

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

 

For children ages 3 - 5 years old on Mondays at 1:30 PM from March 22 through April 26 , 2010.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion

Monday, March 22, 2010 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Strongsville Branch: Conference Room

Join us for our afternoon adult book discussion.  Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m.  All are welcome!  Click on program name for more details. 

GED Practice Test

Monday, March 22, 2010 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

Practice taking the GED test for free!  Our proctor will get you acquainted with the testing procedures and score your test.

Money & Investing FUNdamentals 4:00

Monday, March 22, 2010 4:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch

Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes; learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way!  Grades K-6

Money & Investing FUNdamentals 5:00

Monday, March 22, 2010 5:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch

Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes; learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way!  Grades K-6

Networking

Monday, March 22, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room

Are you looking for job?  Networking skills can help you in your search.  Click on the above program title for details.

 

Spring Snuggle Bug 6:30 PM

Monday, March 22, 2010 6:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for birth - 35 month olds and their caregivers on Mondays, March 22nd through April 26th at 6:30 PM.

Spring 2010 Story and a Craft

Monday, March 22, 2010 6:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch

Join us for a short tale or two and make a simple craft. Ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Please register, beginning Thursday, March 11, at 9:00 AM, for each date you plan to attend. Click on program name for details.

Baby & Me Spring Family Storytime

Mondays, March 22nd - April 26th / 6:30pm

Warrensville Branch: Children's Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies, families of all ages and caregivers! Come and join us! No registration required!

6:30 PM - Spring Family Storytime

Monday, March 22, 2010 6:30 PM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

A 25-minute program of rhymes songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 1/2 - 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Programs run from March 22nd thru April 26th. Please click on program title for more information.

Spring Snuggle Bugs 6:30 PM (Children's)

Mondays from 6:30-6:50 PM, 3/22-4/26

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A program of rhymes, songs and stories for 0-35 month olds and their families. Programs run on Mondays from 6:30-6:50, March 22-April 26.

Registration is not required.

Baby and Me 6:45 PM

Mondays from March 22nd - April 26th at 6:45 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers on Mondays from March 22nd - April 26th at 6:45 PM.

No Registration required, please come when you can.

Lego Drag Race

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: porch

Pre-Robotics: Drag Race (Ages 6-9)  Using the Lego Mindstorms system, teams will experiment with different wheels and see how fast their robot can go!

Spring Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM Mondays

Mondays, 7 PM, weekly from 3/22 thru 4/26

Berea Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Programs run March 22 through April 26. 

Come and join us!  No registration required!

Spring Pajama Party

Mondays at 7 PM, 3/22-5/3 except 3/29

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from birth to 5 and their caregivers. Fun for the whole family.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Learn About Major Asian Religions

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:00 PM

Registration: Monday, February 08, 2010 1:00 AM through Monday, March 22, 2010 6:30 PM

Parma-South Branch

Learn about major Asian Religions from Baldwin-Wallace Religion Professor, Dr. Ellen Posman. Dr Posman will discuss some of the major religions of Asia. The program will also include a brief introduction to such religions as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Jainism, Shinto, Daoism, and Sikhism. Program will promote a deeper understanding of Asian Religions. Registration is required and will start on February 8, 2010.

Preschool

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Program runs from March 22 through April 26.  No registration necessary. 

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Mondays at 7pm

Mondays at 7:00 PM, 3/22-4/26

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Parents (or caregivers) and their babies and toddlers may join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books March 22 through April 26.   Come join us!   No registration required!   This program may have a larger group attendance.

Spring Baby & Me Mondays 7:00 PM

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:20 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from March 22 to April 26. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

An Evening with Mary Todd Lincoln

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

Celebrate Women’s History Month as Jacquelyn Mayer from Women of Spirit presents her one-woman portrayal of the misunderstood former First Lady.  Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.

Handwriting Analysis

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:00 PM

Berea Branch: large meeting room

Discover how handwriting reveals personality, emotions, and feelings with certified graphoanalyst Barbara Miller.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Berea Branch Library.  Registration required. 

Fascinating Women Writers

Monday, March 22, 2010 7 PM

Registration: Friday, January 01, 2010 through Monday, March 22, 2010

Brooklyn Branch

7:00 PM Monday Spring Preschool Storytime

Monday 7 PM 3/22

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from March 22 - April 26. No registration required.

Leadership Series: Mayor Clinton Hall

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:00 PM

Warrensville Branch

Join us as several Cleveland figures share their paths to success and the adversity they have had to overcome to become leaders in the Cleveland area and beyond. Mondays.  Click on program name for details.

Spring School Age Fun 7:15 PM

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:15 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

Children in grades K-3 are invited to join us for a six week program of stories, crafts, music, movement and more on Mondays, March 22nd through April 26th at 7:15 PM.  Registration required.

Book Discussion

Monday, March 22, 2010 7:30 PM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson

Toddler Storytimes on Tuesdays @ 11am & Wednesdays @ 7pm

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

Caregivers and their little ones from 19-35 months.

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for caregivers and their little ones.

Tuesdays  March 23thru April 27/ 11:00 am

Baby & Me Storytime Tuesday @ 6:45 pm

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

 

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is not required.Tuesdays March 23rd thru April 27th.

Spring Toddler Storytime 9:30 AM Tuesday

Tuesdays March 23 through April 27, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month old and their caregivers from March 22 through April 26, 2010. Registration is not required.

 

GED Classes

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Brooklyn Branch

Spring Toddler Storytime Tuesday 9:45 AM

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:45 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children aged 19 – 35 months and their caregivers. This program is offered on Tuesdays from March 23rd through April 27th.

Come and join us! No registration required!

Baby and Me 10:00 AM

Tuesdays, March 23rd - April 27th at 10:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers on Tuesdays from March 23nd - April 27th at 10:00 AM.

No Registration required, please come when you can.

 

Spring Baby and Me

Tuesdays, 10 AM, weekly from 3/23 thru 4/27

Berea Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Programs run from March 23 through April 27. 

Come and join us!  No registration required!

 

Spring Tuesday Morning Movers

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM from 3/23 through 4/ 27, 2010.

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

 

For children ages 1- 3 years with their caregiver on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM from March 23 through April 27, 2010.

Spring Morning Movers

Tuesdays, March 23rd- April 27th / 10:00am

Warrensville Branch: Children's Room

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books to get little ones up and moving! For 1 to 3 year olds, families and caregivers. No registration necessary, just come and join in the fun!

Spring Baby and Me

Tuesdays 3/23-4/27 @ 10:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth through 18 months and their caregivers. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!
Program runs Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. from March 23 through April 27.

10:00 AM Tuesday Spring Toddler Storytime

Tuesday 10 AM 3/23

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

 A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from March 23 - April 27.  No registration required.

Spring Toddler Storytime Tuesdays 10:00 AM

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from March 23 to April 27.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Spring Preschool Storytime for 3-5-Year-Olds

Tuesdays, March 23rd-April 27th at 10:00 am

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5-year-olds not yet in Kindergarten.  This group meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., starting on March 23rd, and ending on April 27th.  No registration is required -- just drop in for storytime fun!

Tales 4 Tots Storytime Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:00 AM

Orange Branch: Meeting room

Caregivers and children birth to 35 months are welcome to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.  Tuesdays March 23 - April 27 at 10:00 a.m.  Registration is not required.

Spring Toddler Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from March 22  to April 26.  Registration not required.

Spring Preschool Storytime Tuesdays 10:30 AM

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:30 AM

North Royalton Branch

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. This program is offered Tuesdays from March 23rd through April 27th.

Come and join us! No registration required!

Spring Baby and Me 10:30 AM

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:30 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers on Tuesdays, March 23rd through April 27th at 10:30 AM.

Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:30 AM

Solon Branch: Solon Senior Center

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson

10:30 a.m. Tuesday Spring Toddler Storytime

10:30 a.m. Tuesday Spring Toddler Storytime from 3/23 thru 4/27

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from 3/23 through 4/27. No registration needed, just join us!

Spring Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM Tuesday

Tuesdays March 23 through April 27, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month old and their caregivers from March 23 through April 27, 2010. Registration is not required.

 

 

Spring Toddler Storytime Tuesday 11 AM

Tuesdays 3/23-4/27 @ 11 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  No registration is necessary!  Come and join us!
Program runs Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. from March 23 through April 27.

Preschool Storytime Spring Tuesday

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

3,4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  No registration is required.

11:00 AM Tuesday Spring Baby & Me Storytime

Tuesday 11 AM 3/23

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from March 23 – April 27.  No registration required.

Toddler 11:15 AM

Tuesdays, March 23rd - April 27th at 11:15 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 montholds and their caregivers Tuesdays, March 23rd - April 27th at 11:15 AM.

No registration required, please come when you can.

11:30 a.m. Tuesday Spring Preschool Storytime

11:30 a.m. Tuesday Spring Preschool Storytime from 3/23 thru 4/27

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

 

six week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-5, but not yet in kindergarten, and a caregiver. Program runs from 3/23 through 4/27. No need to register, just join us!

Spring Preschool Age 3 Storytime Tuesdays 11:30 AM

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 year olds with a parent/caregiver from March 23 to April 27. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Business Talk with Frank Koller

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Independence Branch

Business Talk with Frank Koller, author of Spark: How Old-Fashioned Value Drive a Twenty First Century Corporation.  Koller is a seasoned journalist and Spark has already received rave reviews from Harvard Business School, MIT and the Plain Dealer. A book sale and signing will follow the talk.

Spring Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays at 1 PM, 3/23-5/4 except 3/30

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Spring Preschool Storytime Tuesday 1:30 PM

Tuesdays 3/23-4/27 @ 1:30 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  No registration is necessary!  Come and join us!
 Program runs Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. from March 23 through April 27.

Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:30-2:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family. Copies will be available at the Mayfield Library as early as February 8, 2010.

 

Online Job Applications

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Tech Center

Having trouble with filling out online job applications?  Practice filling them out with the help of the Career Specialist from the Career Center of the Cuyahoga County Public Library in this hands-on workshop.  Learn how to copy and paste your resume as well as uploading it into the application.

 

Job Club

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

North Olmsted Branch

Join a job club at North Olmsted Branch, every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30- 3:00 PM

No registration necessary.

Spring Preschool Tuesdays

Tuesdays at 1:30 PM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from March 23 through May 4. Click on program name for details.

North Royalton Job Club

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Conference Room

Join Cuyahoga County Public Library Career Center Counselor Maureen Paulett for a highly-informative six-week afternoon series focused toward helping you secure that perfect job!

Spring Preschool Storytime for 3-Year-Olds

Tuesdays, March 23rd-April 27th from 1:30-2:00 pm

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-year-olds.  This group meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., starting on March 23rd, and ending on April 27th.  No registration is required -- just drop in for storytime fun!

Personal Safety Program: What Tadoo

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch

This program for children ages 3 to 6 is very basic.  It covers stranger safety, types of touching, and secrets.  Presented by the Berea Children's Home and Family Services.  Parents are strongly encouraged to register for the concurrent program for adults called "Personal Safety: General Information."   Registration is required.

Personal Safety Program: General Information

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch

This adult program offers general information about child sex abuse.  It contains facts and statistics, physical and behavioral symptons, dealing with disclosure, and tips for keeping children safe from sexual predators.  Participants are required to take a brief pre and post test.  Presented by the Berea Children's Home and Family Services.  Registration required.

Just for Teens-D.I.Y. Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Take a ride on your creative side  every Tuesday after school.  Some of the projects can earn you community service/volunteer credit. Grade 6-12

Money & Investing FUNdamentals 4:00

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:00 PM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes; learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way!  Grades K-6

4:00 - Money & Investing FUNdamentals

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

This is a fun, interactive program that teaches youth the principles of money and investing. Click on program title for more information.

Spring Baby and Me Tuesdays 4 PM

Tuesdays at 4 PM, 3/23-5/4 except 3/30

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Read Along Gang

Tuesdays, March 23rd - April 27th at 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

 Join us for books, games and crafts on Tuesdays from March 23rd - April 27th at 4:00 PM. Grades 2 and 3.

Registration Required

 

ACT Test Strategies 101 Workshop

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Warrensville Branch

During these 1-hour workshops, both parents and students can learn how to score higher on the ACT using key Kaplan strategies.

Monkey and Crocodile

Tuesday at 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room

Can a Crocodile and a Monkey really be friends? Audience members will enjoy swimming in the Ganges River, chomping their crocodile jaws, and greeting each other in Hindi in this tale that explores themes of friendship, honesty and cleverness.  Presented by World of Difference. 

Spring KIDS Book Club

Tuesdays at 4:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

 Lucky readers entering grades K, 1 and 2 will read a preassigned book before library time. Then, they will take part in a book discussion, activity and book related snack. Registration is limited and required. Click link to see full program description.

Spring School Age Fun Grades K-2 Tuesdays 4:30 PM

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of books, stories, games, songs, and special surprises for grades K – 2nd  from March 23 to April 27.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Spring Tuesday Tales Storytime

Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 pm, Mar. 23 - April 13

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Children's Story/Craft Room

Kindergarten through third grade students are invited to an afternoon of fun stories and a craft!  Four-week session.

Money & Investing FUNdamentals 5:00

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:00 PM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes; learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way!  Grades K-6

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:00 PM

Administrative Office Building Branch: Auditorium

Regular Board Meetings are held monthly (except summer)on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at our Administrative Office Building. All Board meetings are open to the public. Call 216-398-1800 to verify times, locations, dates of meetings.

6:30 p.m. Tuesday Spring Baby & Me

6:30 p.m. Tuesday Spring Baby & Me from 3/23 thru 4/27

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to eighteen months and their caregivers from 3/23 through  4/27. No registration needed, just join us!

Spring Preschool Storytime 6:30 PM

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten and their parent/caregiver on Tuesdays, March 23rd through April 27th at 6:30 PM.

Spring 2010 Baby and Me

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:30 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth through 18 months and their caregivers. Tuesdays, March 23-April 27 6:30-6:50  PM.

No registration needed.

You Decide Storytime

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:45 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Room

Families are invited to join us for a new kind of storytime where they get to play a direct role!  No registration required.  Click on program name for more details.

Spring Tuesday Evening Snuggle Bugs

Tuesdays at 6:45 PM from 3/23 through4/27/2010

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

 

 For children from birth – 30 months with their caregivers.

Children can wear their pajamas and participate in a special program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun!  No registration necessary.  Click on program name for details.

Spring Preschool Storytime Tuesday 7 PM

Tuesdays 3/23-4/27 @ 7 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration is necessary!  Come and join us!
 Program runs Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. from March 23 through April 27.

Preschool 7:00 PM

Tuesdays, March 23rd - April 27th at 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3 and 4 year olds with their caregivers on Tuesdays, March 23rd - April 27th at 7:00 PM.

No registration required, please come when you can.

 

 

Family Literacy Night: Test Preparation 101

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn

School-age students and their families                 Registration required

Hear help for both parents and students on how to successfully prepare for a test whether it's weekly spelling/math tests, Ohio achievement test/OGT, mid-term or final.  The session will address positive study habits, useful techniques to improve study skills, and family/student resources.  Presented by Candace Wallace.

Pizza and salad will be served at 7:00 PM.

Spring Toddler Storytime 7:00 PM Tuesdays

Tuesdays, 7 PM, weekly from 3/23 thru 4/27

Berea Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Programs run March 23 through April 27.

Come and join us!  No registration required!

Spring Family Storytime Tuesday 7 PM

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

A six week  program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from eighteen months to age five.  Fun for the whole family! This program is offered Tuesdays from March 23rd through April 27th.

No registration required.   Come and join us!

Baby & Me - Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

Tuesdays, March 23rd-April 27th from 7:00-7:20 pm

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18-months and their caregivers.  This group meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., starting on March 23rd, and ending on April 27th.  No registration is required -- just drop in and enjoy some time with your baby!

Staying Active: Arthritis Foundation

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Registration: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 9:40 AM through Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

A representative from the Arthritis Foundation will explain the importance of exercising and demonstrate some of the Arthritis Foundation approved exercises for people with arthritis.

Test Stress

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration: Friday, January 01, 2010 through Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

Does test taking  fill you and/or your child with anxiety? Come to this program and learn strategies that may help with test taking jitters!  Click on program name to register.  Open to teens and parents.

Spring Preschool Storytime 7:00 PM Tuesday

Tuesdays, 7 PM, weekly from 3/23 thru 4/27

Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration required.

TUESDAY BOOK GROUP

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM

Southeast Branch: Meeting Room

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month for lively discussions on a diverse selection of titles. Copies of the book will be available one month before the meeting.

Personal Safety Program: What Tadoo With Secrets

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch

This program for children ages 7 to 11 focuses mostly on the difference between good and bad secrets, when to tell a secret, and types of appropriate touching.  Presented by the Berea Children's Home and Family Services.  Parents are strongly encouraged to register for the concurrent program for adults called "Personal Safety: Internet Safety."  Registration required.

Personal Safety Program: Internet Safety

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch

This session provides helpful tips for adults to monitor children online and protect them from internet predators, as well as assisting them in making good decisions and choices about what information they choose to share online.  Participants are required to take a brief pre and post test.  Presented by the Berea Children's Home and Family Services.  Registration required.

7:00 PM Tuesday Spring Toddler Storytime

Tuesday 7 PM 3/23

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

 A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from March 23 through April 27.  No registration required.

 

Families Reading Together

Tuesday, March 23 from 7-8 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:00 PM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

For families with readers ages 8 - 12.

You're invited to discuss a good book, try a related activity, and enjoy a treat on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 PM.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

 

Pre- School Storytime Wednesday @ 10 am

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

 

Preschool Storytime Wednesday @10 am

Ages 3-5

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds.

Thursdays March 25nd thru April 29th.

 

 

 

Toddler Storytimes on Tuesdays @ 11am & Wednesdays @ 7pm

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: Storyroom

 

Caregivers and their little ones from 19-35 months.

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for caregivers and their little ones.

Wednesdays  March 24thru April 28/ 7pm

Preschool Storytime Spring 2010 Wednesdays 9:30

1/16/2010

Registration: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM through Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:30 AM

Orange Branch: Community Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Click on program for details.

9:30 a.m.Wednesday Spring Baby & Me

9:30 a.m. Wednesday Spring Baby & Me Storytime from March 24 thru April 28

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to eighteen months and their caregivers from 3/24 through  4/2. No registration needed, just join us!

Spring Toddler Wednesday

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Caregivers and their little ones aged 19 through 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Click on the program name for details.

Preschool Pizzazz Storytime

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:45 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Room

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to a special storytime program.  No registration required.  Click on program name for more details.

Spring Baby & Me Wednesdays 10:00 AM

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from March 24 to April 28. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays at 10am

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, 3/24-4/28

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Parents (or caregivers) and their babies and toddlers may join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books March 24 through April 28.   Come join us!   No registration required!   This program may have a larger group attendance.

10:00 AM Wednesday Spring Toddler Storytime

Wednesday 10 AM 3/24

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from March 24 - April 28.  No registration required.

 

 

Toddler

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Program runs March 24 through April 28.  Registration is not necessary.

Spring Preschool Wednesdays

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from March 24 through May 5. Click on program name for details.

Spring Storytime: Wednesday at 10:00

Wednesdays at 10:00

Gates Mills Branch: Meeting room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for all ages not yet in kindergarten from March 24 until April 28.  Click on program name for details.

Spring Wednesday Morning Snuggle Bugs

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM 3/24 through 4/28/2010

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

For children from birth – 30 months with their caregivers.

Children can wear their pajamas and participate in a special program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun!  No registration necessary.  Click on program name for details.

Spring Toddler Storytime Wednesdays 10 AM

Wednesdays at 10 AM, 3/24-5/5 except 3/31

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Spring Wednesday Wonders

Wednesday at 10:00 AM frpm 3/24 through 4/28, 2010.

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

 

For children ages 30 months - 5 years with their caregiver on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM from March 24 through April 28, 2010.

Baby and Me Spring Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Caregivers and their babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.  Registration is not required.

Spring Toddler Storytime Wednesday 10 AM

Wednesdays 3/24-4/28 @ 10 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  No registration is necessary!  Come and join us!
Program runs Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. from March 24 through April 28.

Spring Baby and Me 10 AM

Wednesday from 10-10:20 AM, 3/24-4/28

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Programs run on Wednesdays from 10:00-10:20 AM, March 24-April 28.

Registration is not required.

Spring Baby and Me Wednesday 10 AM

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This program is offered Wednesdays from March 24th to May 5th.  (No storytime April 14th).

Come and join us! No registration required!

Spring Toddler Storytime 10:00 AM Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 10 AM, weekly from 3/24 thru 4/28

Berea Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Program run March 24 through April 28. 

Come and join us!  No registration required!

10:00 AM Spring Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:00 AM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-25 month olds and their caregivers. Programs run from March 24th thru April 28th. Please click on program title for more information.

Publisher 2007 Essentials

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

A beginner course on Microsoft Publisher 2007.  Click on program name for more details and to register.  Registration begins Wednesday, February 24th at 9:00 a.m.

Baby & Me - Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Wednesdays, March 24th-April 27th from 10:00-10:20 am

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18-months and their caregivers.  This group meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., starting on March 24th, and ending on April 28th.  No registration is required -- just drop in and enjoy some time with your baby!

Orange Early Childhood visits the Orange Library

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:15 AM through Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:45 AM

Orange Branch

Orange Early Childhood Preschool visits the Orange Branch for stories, fingerplays, music and fun!

10:30 a.m. Wednesday Spring Toddler Storytime

10:30 a.m. Wednesday Spring Toddler Storytime from 3/24 thru 4/28

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from 3/24 through 4/28. No registration needed, just join us!

Spring Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:30 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs and finger plays.  This is a six week program that runs from March 24 to April 28.   Registration not required.

Preschool Spring storytime

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:30 AM

Richmond Branch: children's area

Join us for a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.  This program may have a larger group attendance.

 

Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays at 10:45am

Wednesdays at 10:45 AM, 3/24-4/28

Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 3-5 who are not yet in Kindergarten from March 24 through April 28.   Come join us!   No registration required!   This program may have a larger group attendance.

11:00 AM Wednesday Spring Preschool Storytime

Wednesday 11 AM 3/24

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from March 24 through April 28. No registration required.

Spring Preschool Storytime Wednesday 11 AM

Wednesdays 3/24-4/28 @ 11 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  No registration is necessary!  Come and join us! Click on program name for details.
Program runs Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. from March 24 through April 28.

Toddler Storytime Spring Wednesday

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of book, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  No registration is required.

Spring Toddler Storytime Wednesdays 11 AM

Wednesdays at 11 AM, 3/24-5/5 except 3/31

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Spring Toddler Storytime 11:00 AM Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 11 AM, weekly from 3/24 thru 4/28

Berea Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Programs run March 24 through April 28. 

Come and join us!  No registration required!

 

Spring Preschool Storytime Wednesday 11 AM

Wednesdays from 11-11:30 AM, 03/24-04/28

Independence Branch: Story/Craft room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Programs run on Wednesdays from 11:00-11:30, March 24-April 28.

Registration is not required.

Spring Preschool Storytime 11:00 AM Wednesday

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM, 3/24 thru 4/28

Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year-olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration required.

11:30 a.m. Wednesday Spring Baby & Me

11:30 a.m. Wednesday Spring Baby & Me Storytime from 3/24 thru 4/28

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to eighteen months and their caregivers from 3/24 through  4/2. No registration needed, just join us!

Gary Lee, Singer/Guitarist Extraordinaire

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:30 AM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Join singer/guitarist Gary Lee as he leads us in song with old standards, kids’ standards and sing-a-longs! Wednesday, March 24th @ 11:30 a.m. Registration requested.

Spring Toddler Storytime Wednesdays 11:30 AM

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from March 24 to April 28.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

3rd and final event in the "Savvy Senior" Series: "Memory Fitness Matters!"

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Registration: Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:00 PM through Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:00 PM

Gates Mills Branch: meeting room

Spend too much time looking for misplaced items? 

 Forget why you went into a room? Have trouble thinking of the right word?  Come to this program and learn effective memory strategies. Enjoy a great  brain workout! Don't miss this interesting, inspirational and informative program. Registration required. Call 440-423-4808 or register online.

Power Point 2007 Essentials

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

A beginner course on Microsoft Power Point 2007.  Click on program name for more details and to register.  Registration begins Wednesday, February 24th at 9:00 a.m.

Spring Preschool Storytime 1:30 PM Wednesday

Wednesdays, 1:30 PM, 3/24 thru 4/28

Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year-olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime Spring Wednesday

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

3,4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  No registration is required.

Preschool 1:30 PM

Wednesdays, March 24th - April 28th at 1:30 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3 and 4 year olds with their caregivers on Wednesdays, March 24th - April 28th at 1:30 PM.

No registration required, please come when you can.

 

Spring Preschool Ages 4 & 5 Storytime Wednesdays 1:30 PM

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 4 & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver from March 24 to April 28.  No registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Spring Preschool Storytime for 4-5-Year-Olds

Wednesdays, March 24th-April 28th at 1:30 pm

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 4-5-year-olds not yet in Kindergarten.  This group meets on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., starting on March 24th, and ending on April 28th.  No registration is required -- just drop in for storytime fun!

Preschool

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.   Program runs from March 24 through April 28.  No registration necessary.

Spring Preschool Storytime Wednesday 2 PM

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Children's Storytime Room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. This program is offered Wednesdays from March 24th to April 28th.

Come and join us! No registration required!

Booked on Crime Book Discussion

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:00 PM

Berea Branch: small conference room

A mystery discussion group that meets one Wednesday per month from October through May. Join us for a lively discussion of literary mysteries and books by award winning mystery authors. Registration requested.

Just for Teens-Write Time

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Provoke your creativity and pick up writer’s tricks and fun ways to express yourself through writing. Discover the inner writer in you! Grades 6-12

Bookbugs

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Brooklyn

Ages 5 - Grade 1                              Registration required.

Join us for books, games, songs and special surprises.

G2P: Wii Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

 TEENs and TWEENs, join us each Wednesday afternoon for a different Wii or PS2 game. Ages 9 and up.  Registration requested.

The Monkey and the Crocodile

Wednesday, March 24 from 4-4:45 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

For preschoolers-grade 2 with an adult.

Can a Crocodile and a Monkey really be friends? Enjoy swimming in the Ganges River, chomping their crocodile jaws, and greeting each other in Hindi in this tale that explores themes of friendship, honesty and cleverness.  Click on program name for details.  

Magic Treehouse Club

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 9:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Where (and when!)  will the Treehouse take us now?  Come and find out!

Creature Creature Double Feature

Wednesday 4:30 PM 3/24

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

Are we seeing double?  Is someone missing?  Let's get to the bottom of this mystery by sharing stories, games and a craft.  Grades K-5.  Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Money & Investing FUNdamentals

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:30 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Do you like money? Do you spend money? Then check out one of our Money and Investing FUNdamentals classes; learn how to make good decisions with your money the fun way!  Grades 7-12

Wacky Wednedays

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of books, stories, games, songs and special surprises for children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade.  Registration required.

Spring Toddler 2010 Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:30 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from March 24 to April 28 at 6:30 p.m.

6:30 PM Spring Twilight Tots Storytime

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:30 PM

Southeast Branch: Activity Room

A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 12 - 36 months old and their caregivers. Programs run from March 24th thru April 28th. Click on the program title for more information.

C.A.T.S. Community Active Teens & 'Tween

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Parma-South Branch: Metting room

C.A.T.S. Community Active Teens & 'Tweens - Have fun!  Help your community!  Learn to use an easy knitting loom to make hats and scarves.  Items will be donated to the Parma Collaborative and distributed to those in need.  Earn community service hours or just do the right thing!

Creative Kids

Wednesdays, March 24th – April 28th / 6:30pm

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:00 AM

Warrensville Branch: Large Meeting Room

Come have fun and learn how to build, design, and experiment through the world of art! For grades K-6.  Registration Suggested.

Wednesday Knit-Nights

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Starts: Friday, October 23, 2009

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

Do you knit or have  you always wanted to learn how to?  Would you like to participate in charitable knitting projects and connect with members of the community?  If so, join us Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 here at the Maple Heights Branch.  Current knitters should bring whatever project they're working on.  New knitters should bring worsted weight yarn and size US 9 needles.

Spring Baby & Me Storytime 6:45 PM Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 6:45 PM, Mar. 24 - April 28, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Children's Story/Craft Room

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Program runs from March 24th through April 28th.

Spring Twilight Tales

Wednesdays at 6:45 on 3/24 through 4/28/2010.

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

 

For children ages birth - 5 years, their parents, and siblings.  Join us on Wednesdays at 6:45 from March 24 through April 28, 2010.

Snuggle Bug Storytime

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:45 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Room

Children from birth to age 3 and their caregivers are invited to a special storytime program.  No registration required.  Click on program name for more details.

7:00 p.m. Wednesday Spring Family Storytime

7:00 p.m. Wednesday Spring Family Storytime from 3/24 thru 4/28

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

A fun evening for parents and children filled with stories, songs and activities that won't put you to sleep.  For ages 3 & up with parent.  From 3/24 thru 4/28.  No registration, just come join us.

Mary Lincoln, First Lady Misunderstood

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Independence Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for a celebration of Women’s History Month with Mrs. Abe Lincoln as  presented by  Jacquelyn Mayer, local actress of Women in Spirit. Come prepared to be entertained and educated; question and answer period will follow performance.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.

Basic Computing 101

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, February 22, 2010

Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room

This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. Registration required.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A  6 week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from birth – 5. Fun for the whole family. Program runs from March 24 through April 28. No registration necessary.

Spring Preschool Ages 3, 4, & 5 Storytime Wednesdays 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for ages 3, 4, and 5 years old not yet in Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver from March 24 to April 28. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Magic Workshop featuring Professor Zap

Wednesday, March 24 at 7 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Beachwood Branch: Meeting Room B

Celebrate Harry Houdini's birthday with Professor Zap by learning magic with everyday items.
For students ages 5 and up.

Register beginning March 10. Click on program name for details.

Toddler 7:00 PM

Wednesdays, March 24th - April 28th at 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers Wednesdays, March 24th - April 28th at 7:00 PM

No registration required, please come when you can.

 

Spring Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

Wednesdays, March 24th-April 28th from 7:00-7:20 pm

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35-month-olds and their caregivers.  This group meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., starting on March 24th and ending on April 28th.  No registration is required -- just drop in and enjoy some time with your toddler!

ACT Test Strategies 101 Workshop

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room

During these 1 hour workshops, both parents and students can learn how to score higher on the ACT using key Kaplan strategies.

Beech Brook Visits the Orange Library

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Orange Branch

 Beech Brook visits the Orange Branch for story-themed arts & crafts!

Ascentia: Forever Children visit the Orange Library

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Orange Branch

 Ascentia's Forever Children joins the Orange Branch for stories, music and fun.

GED Classes

Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Brooklyn Branch

Spring Baby & Me Storytime 9:30 AM Thursdays

Thursdays, 9:30 AM, March 25 - April 29, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Children's Story/Craft Room

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Program runs from March 25th through April 29th.

Spring Baby and Me

Thursday, March 25

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. The spring session runs from March 25 through May 6. However, story time will NOT be held on April 1 because of Spring Break. . Click on the program name for details.

10:00 AM Thursday Spring Preschool Storytime

Thursday 10 AM 3/25

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

 A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from March 25 through April 29. No registration required.

 

Spring Baby & Me/Toddler

Thursdays at 10:00

Gates Mills Branch: Meeting room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth through 35 months and their caregivers from March 25 through April 29.  Click on program name for details.

Spring Toddler Storytime - Thursdays at 10:00 am

Thursdays, March 25th-April 29th from 10:00-10:20 a.m.

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35-month-olds and their caregivers.  This group meets on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., starting on March 25th amd ending on April 29th.  No registration is required -- just drop in and enjoy some time with your toddler!

Spring Preschool Age 3 Storytime Thursdays 10:00 AM

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 year olds with a parent/caregiver from March 25 to April 29. No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Toddler

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Program runs March 25 through April 29.  Registration is not necessary.

Basic Computing 102

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Registration Starts: Monday, February 22, 2010

Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room

Practice basic computer skills including familiarity with Windows and using the mouse to search websites.  Registration required.

Spring Baby and Me Thursdays

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

  A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Thursdays from March 25 to April 29.  Registration not required.

 

Thursday Morning Readers

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for a causal and lively book discussion of The River of Doubt : Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard.  All are welcome!

"Book" Park Cafe

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:00 AM

Brook Park Branch

Browse new books and audiobooks. Refreshments provided. No registration required.

Toddler Storytime Spring Thursday

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19 to 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.  No registration is required.

Spring Thursday Morning Movers

Thursdays at 10:00 AM from 3/25 through 5/6/2010.

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

 

For children ages 1- 3 years with their caregiver on Thursdays at 10:00 AM from March 25 through April 29, 2010.

Spring Preschool Storytime Thursday 10 AM

Thursdays from 10-10:30 AM, 3/25-4/29

Independence Branch: Story/Craft room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Programs run on Thursdays from 10:00-10:30 AM, March 25-April 29.

Registration is not required.

Spring Preschool Storytime 10:00 AM Thursdays

Thursdays, 10 AM, weekly from 3/25 thru 4/29

Berea Branch

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Programs run March 25 through April 29. 

Come and join us!  No registration required!

10:30 a.m. Thursday Spring Toddler Storytime

10:30 a.m. Thursday Spring Toddler Storytime from 3/25 thru 4/29

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

Caregivers and their little ones ages 19-35 months are invited to join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from 3/25 through 4/29. No registration needed, just join us!

Spring Toddler Storytime 10:30 AM

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:30 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers on Thursdays, March 25th through April 29th at 10:30 AM.

Adult Morning Book Discussion: My Sister's Keeper

Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room

Registration is requested.  Click on above program title for more details.

Spring Toddler Thursday

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

Caregivers and their little ones aged 19 through 35 months are invited to share a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Click on the program name for details

Preschool

Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Program runs from March 25 through April 29.  No registration necessary.

Spring Toddler Storytime Thursdays 11 AM

Thursdays at 11 AM, 3/25-5/6 except 4/1

Beachwood Branch: Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
No registration. Click on program name for details.

Spring Toddler Storytime Thursday 11 AM

Thursdays from 11-11:20 AM, 3/25-4/29

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Programs run from 11:00-11:20 AM, March 25-April 29.

Registration is not required.

Preschool Storytime Spring Thursday

Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

3,4,and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten are invited to join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. No registration is required. 

Spring Baby & Me Storytimes 11:00 AM Thursdays

Thursdays, 11:00 AM, March 25 - April 29, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Children's Story/Craft Room

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Program runs from March 25th through April 29th.

Spring Preschool Ages 4 & 5 Storytime Thursdays 11:30 AM

Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 4 & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten with a parent/caregiver from March 25 to April 29.  No registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Online Social Networking

Thursday, March 25, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

Let the Career Librarian from the Library's Career Center show you how to use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace in your job search.  Registration required and begins on Monday, January 4th.  Click on Program name for more details and to register. 

1:30 p.m. Thursday Spring Preschool Storytime

1:30 p.m. Thursday Spring Preschool Storytime from 3/25 thru 4/29

Solon Branch: Story/Craft Room

six week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-5, but not yet in kindergarten, and a caregiver. Program runs from 3/25 through 4/29. No need to register, just join us!

G2P Free Day Free Play 2:00 PM

Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center

Teens and Tweens, out of school for early release day? Join us for open play on 4 different Ps2 and Wii games.  Ages 9 and up.  Registration requested.

Vegetable Gardening Fundamentals

Thursday, March 25, 2010 3:00 PM

Registration: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:01 AM through Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:30 PM

Parma-South Branch

Join us for “Vegetable Gardening Fundamentals” with Master Gardener, Marge Campereri.  She will discuss site and soil preparation, composting, seeds, and raised beds.  Registration is required and will begin on February 8, 2010.  You can register at the branch, or on-line, or by calling 440-885-5362.

Just for Teens-Anime~Manga Club

Thursday, March 25, 2010 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 Otaku or not, you’ll have fun!  Now every Thursday!  Grades 6-12

Just 4 Teens: SPOT (Service Projects on Thursdays)

Thursday, March 25, 2010 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Looking for something fun to do in the Teen Room afterschool?  Want to help others and make a difference in your community?  Then come to SPOT! Registration not required.

Games ,Games ,Games!

Thursday, March 25, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Parma-Ridge Branch: storyroom

Games, Games, Games Registraion required. Grades K-5.

Get ready to move! Join us for a fun afternoon of entertaining ( indoor games ).

Have some fun after school. Meet old friends, make some new ones. Thursday March 25th 4pm.

Write It Out! Club

Thursdays, Jan. 14 - May 20, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Story/Craft Room

Meet fellow writers, uncover ideas, and unlock your creative voice by writing stories, poetry, song lyrics and more!

Spring JUNIOR Book Club

Thursdays at 4:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

 
Lucky readers entering grades 3 and 4 will read a preassigned book before library time. Then, they will take part in a book discussion, activity and book related snack. Registration is limited and required. Click link to see full program description.

Test Preparation 101 - Family Literacy Night

Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:30 PM

Orange Branch: Large Meeting Room

Candace Wallace will give advice to students and parents on how to successfully prepare for a test, whether it's a weekly spelling/math test, Ohio Achievement Test/AGT, mid-term or final.  These sessions will address positive study skils and family/student resources. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Register by phone (440)777-6211, in person, or by using the link below.

Test Preparation 101 - Family Literacy Night

Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:30 PM

North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting Room

Advice to students and parents on how to successfully prepare for any test.  These sessions will address positive study skilla and family/student resources.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Family Storytime

Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:30 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Stories, silly songs, puppets and fun for the whole family.  No registration-just drop in!

Spring Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, March 25th - April 29th / 6:30pm

Warrensville Branch: Children's Room

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for preschools! Caregivers and families are welcome to attend.  No need to register - just join us!

Spring Toddler Storytime 6:45 PM Thursdays

Thursdays March 25 through April 29, 2010

Fairview Park Branch: Storytime

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month old and their caregivers from March 25 through April 29, 2010. Registration is not required.

 

 

6:45 PM Thursday Spring Baby & Me Storytime

Thursday 6:45 PM 3/25

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from March 25 – April 29.  No registration required.

Video Game Creation (Ages 13-17)

Thursdays, March 18th - April 22nd, 2010, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room and Story Room

Start programming and designing your own games and dive into interactivity with a multimedia designer. Participants must attend all 6 weeks of the program.  For teens 13-17 years of age.  Registration required.

It's a Girl's World

Thursday, March 25 from 7-8:00 p.m.

Registration Starts: Friday, January 15, 2010 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

For girls in grades 4 and 5.

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

Family Storytime, Thursdays at 7pm

Thursdays at 7:00 PM, 3/25-4/29

Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for parents (or caregivers) and their children ages 2-6 from March 25 through April 29.   Come join us!   No registration required!   This program may have a larger group attendance.

Spring Toddler Storytime Thursdays 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from March 25 to April 29.   No registration required. Click on program name for details.

Spring Into Fun Storytime

Thursday, March 25th at 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Large Meeting Room

Help us welcome Spring with a family storytime for all ages presented by the Student Friends group.  Enjoy stories, music and a spring craft.  Refreshements will be served.

Registration required.

The Importance of Dreams

Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:30 AM through Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00 PM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Join Carol Dombrose M.A., the director of "Angel House Wellness Center", to learn how to interpret your personal dream symbols. Registration is requested.

Vegetable Gardening Fundamentals

Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, January 25, 2010 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

A program on vegetable gardening presented by the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County.  Click on program name for more details and to register.  Registration begins Monday, January 25th at 9:00 a.m.

Meditation: Its Uses and Health Benefits

Thursday, March 25, 2009

Registration: Friday, January 01, 2010 through Thursday, March 25, 2010

Garfield Heights Branch

This is an introduction to the basics of meditation. Learn how it can benefit you in your daily life and much more.

Registration required.

Spring Time for Tots

Thursdays 3/25-4/29 @ 7 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for “tots” from birth to age three and their caregivers. No registration is necessary! Come and join us!
Program runs Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. from March 25 through April 29. 

Family Storytime Spring

Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

A family storytime for ages 2 to 8 with a caregiver.  There will be stories, songs, and fun for everyone.  No registration is required.

Book Ahead

Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:30 PM

Berea Branch: conference room

Book Ahead... a group that reads and discusses the titles everyone is talking about.

Beech Brook Visits the Orange Library

Friday, March 26, 2010

Orange Branch

 Beech Brook visits the Orange Branch for story-themed arts & crafts!

One on One Computer Class

Friday, March 26, 2010 9:30 AM

Bay Village Branch

Learn how to use our catalog, set up an e-mail or browse the internet. We are offering a basic skills class.

Please call and talk with Barb or Teresa to set up a time.

Spring Toddler Storytime Friday 9:45 AM

Friday, March 26, 2010 9:45 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children aged 19 – 35 months and their caregivers. This program is offered on Fridays from March 26th  through April 30th.

Come and join us! No registration required!

Spring Friday Fun

Fridays at 10:00 AM from 3/26 - 4/30 2010.

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

 

For children birth - 5 years, a grownup, and siblings.  Twenty minutes of stories, fingerplays, songs and music at 10:00 AM from March 26 - April 30, 2010.

Spring 2010 Preschool Storytime for 3s

Friday, March 26, 2010 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 year olds, along with their caregivers, from March 26 through April 30, Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

Spring Toddler Storytime Friday 10:30 AM

Friday, March 26, 2010 10:30 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting room

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children aged 19 – 35 months and their caregivers. This program is offered on Fridays from March 26th  through April 30th.

Come and join us! No registration required!

The Monkey and the Crocodile

Friday 1 PM 3/26

Registration Starts: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: meeting room

Can a Crocodile and a Monkey really be friends? Audience members will enjoy swimming in the Ganges River, chomping their crocodile jaws, and greeting each other in Hindi in this tale that explores themes of friendship, honesty and cleverness.  Presented by World of Difference.  Ages Pre-K - 2nd grade but enjoyed by all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Springtime 2010 Preschool Storytime for 4s & 5s

Friday, March 26, 2010 1:30 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 4- and 5-year olds not yet in kindgergarten, along with their caregivers, from March 26 through April 30 at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Brook Park Memorial 2nd Grade Class Library Visits

Friday, March 26, 2010 2:20 PM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

The second graders of Brook Park Memorial Elementary School visit the library for a storytime and book selection.

Friends of the Library Game Night

Friday, March 26, 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:00 AM through Friday, March 26, 2010 6:00 PM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Join us for an evening of board games.  The Friends of the Mayfield Library will host their second game night on Friday, March 26 from 6-9 pm.  Bring your favorite board game to share.  Please register by following the link below or calling the library at 440-473-0350.

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