Here are our FREE programs for October 2024 at the Bedford Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, located at 70 Columbus Road, Bedford, Ohio 44146. For more information, or to register for any program, please call 440.439.4997.
Kids Café – 18 & younger
Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kids ages 18 and under can get a FREE lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center – K-8th
Monday-Thursday (school days) 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Since 2002, our FREE Student Success Center’s program has helped thousands of students in grades K–8 improve their grades and subject comprehension. Student Success Centers are available at 10 branches. Students who participate in the program receive homework assistance from trained tutors in the following subjects: language arts, math, reading, science, and social studies. MUST REGISTER
Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver
Tuesday, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 6:00 PM
Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Pet Pals: Reading to Therapy Dogs
Thursday, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 6:00 PM
Practice your reading skills with a fantastic listener: a trained therapy dog. Registration required for a 15-minute time slot. MUST REGISTER
Art Quest – Grades 2-5
Friday, October 4th, 11th, 18th, 4:00 PM
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Movie Matinee
Saturday, October 5th, 2:00 PM
Come screen a family-friendly film at the library! Popcorn included!
Introduction to Reiki – Adults
Saturday, October 5th, 2:00 PM
Learn about the healing technique Reiki, including its benefits, how it is being used locally, and current research findings. Reiki Master & Aromatherapist, Maggie Kimble, will be presenting. MUST REGISTER
Baby Club – Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Monday, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 10:30 AM
Join us for a five-week club for caregivers and children aged from birth to 35 months. Connect with your kids and other families, and get answers about your growing child. Siblings welcome! MUST REGISTER
Kindergarten Countdown – Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Wednesday, October 9th, 10:30 AM
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. MUST REGISTER
Ellenwood Book Discussion – Adults
Wednesday, October 9th, 2:00 PM
Join our monthly book discussion at Bedford’s Ellenwood Community Center. This month we’re reading and discussing The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the discussion.
Kids Cook! – Grades 3-6
Thursday, October 10th, 4:00 PM
Expand your cooking skills with quick, simple, and delicious recipes. MUST REGISTER
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Friday, October 11th
Drop your stuffed friends off at the Bedford Branch so they can enjoy a library slumber party. Pick them up the next day, October 12, alongside some library swag and photos from the sleepover.
Computer Basics
Friday, October 11th, 10:00 AM
Learn the basics about computing devices, including identifying hardware, using a mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop environment. MUST REGISTER
Baby Craft – Birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Saturday, October 12th, 2:00 PM
Drop in for a seasonal baby craft using our hands and feet. We’ll use nontoxic washable paint, but dress to get messy.
Plumbing Basics – Adults
Tuesday, October 15th, 7:00 PM
Join us for a hands-on class to help demystify the world of plumbing. MUST REGISTER
“Lost Ghost Stories of Cleveland” with William G. Krejci
Wednesday, October 16th, 7:00 PM
Rediscover Cleveland’s forgotten hauntings with William G. Krejci. MUST REGISTER
Pumpkin Decorating – Adults
Saturday, October 19th, 10:30 AM
Design and decorate your own fall pumpkin to take home. MUST REGISTER
Chapter Book Champs – Grades 3-5
Saturday, October 19th, 3:00 PM
Whether you finished the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on Light and Air by Mindy Nichols Wendell. MUST REGISTER
Managing Fighting and Aggression – Parents of children ages birth to 12
Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:45 PM
Learn about effective strategies to promote positive behaviors in children with Bright Beginnings’ Triple P Positive Parenting Program. MUST REGISTER
Art Quest: Pumpkin Decoration – Grades 2-5
Friday, October 25th, 4:00 PM
Join us for Pumpkin Decoration! MUST REGISTER
Self-Care Saturday (Grades 6-12)
Saturday, October 26th, 11:00 AM
Ease your mind with calming activities like art, yoga, and writing. MUST REGISTER
African American Authors Book Group – ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME
Thursday, October 31st, 7:00 PM
This month, we’re reading Once In A Lifetime by Mary Monroe. Join us for an engaging discussion. MUST REGISTER
About Cuyahoga County Public Library
At Cuyahoga County Public Library, we are committed to our mission of being at the center of community life by creating an environment where reading, lifelong learning, and civic engagement thrive, and our vision is to be the most convenient library system in the country. For more information, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org.
