Included here are the programs for October 2019 at the Southeast Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, located at 79 Columbus Road, Bedford, Ohio 44146. For more information, or to register for any program, please call 440.439.4997 or see contact information at the bottom of this page.
-ADULT PROGRAMS-
Afternoon Book Discussion
Wednesday, October 2, 1:30 p.m.
Join us for great conversation on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month. Books will be available one month before the discussion. October’s Title: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
Monsoon Postcards: Indian Ocean Journeys
Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.
Author David Mould will talk about his book Monsoon Postcards — offbeat, witty and insightful glimpses into four countries linked by history, trade, migration, religion and a colonial legacy. MUST REGISTER
Learn Hand Lettering– A 3-Part Series
Saturday, October 5, 12, 19; 10:00 a.m.
This 3-part series introduces the art of hand-lettering. Hand-lettering is essentially learning to draw letters. It takes practice but no experience is needed. MUST REGISTER
Excel 1
Thursday, October 31, 10:00 a.m.
This session will introduce spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics covered include entering data, using autofill and performing calculations using formulas and functions. MUST REGISTER
African American Authors Book Group
Thursday, October 31, 7:00 p.m.
African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month. October Title: The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity/ Nadine Burke Harris M.D.
–TEENS & TWEENS-
Extreme Pumpkin Carving
Thursday, October 3, 6:30 p.m., Grades 6-12
Get into the spirit of the Halloween season and carve an impressive Jack-O-Lantern. Registration and waiver required. MUST REGISTER
Tween Craft Night
Wednesday, October 9, 23, 6:30 p.m., Grades 4-8
Come hang out and have some creative fun making crafts. MUST REGISTER
VolunTEENs at Southeast – Assist with Family Fun Night
Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m., Grades 5-12
Volunteens is a club for teens interested in volunteering, having fun and making friends while collaborating on activities that benefit the library and surrounding community. MUST REGISTER
Teen Maker Boss
Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m., Grades 6-12
Be the boss as you decide what technology we explore next! Includes coding, robotics, 3-D designing, video game app creation, Minecraft, and more! Your imagination is the limit! MUST REGISTER
Spooktacular STEAM Challenge
Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m., Grades 6-12
Join us for a spooky evening of bugs, ghosts, and ghouls and experiment with different scientific challenges! MUST REGISTER
-GRADE SCHOOL & YOUNGER-
Homework Center
Monday-Thursday, 4-6:30 p.m., Grades K-8
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
Picture Book Palooza!
Tuesday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 7:00 p.m. Grades K-5
Fun with picture books using games, crafts, and other activities. MUST REGISTER
Just for Fun Playgroup!
Thursday, October 3, 10:30 a.m., Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Join us for a free playgroup. Connect with other parents as children get the opportunity to have fun in a safe setting. MUST REGISTER
Art Experiences
Friday, October 4, 11, 18, 25; 4:00 p.m., Grades K-8
Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Presented in partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Messy Monday
Monday, October 7, 14, 21, 28; 7:00 p.m., Grades K-5
Join us for stories, songs, and fun, creative, and messy activities.
MUST REGISTER
Homeschool STEM Sleuths!
Monday, October 14, 10:30 a.m., Grades K-5
Get ready to collaborate with others and get creative as we explore the endless possibilities of art and science through fun experiments and hands-on activities. For children in grades K-5. MUST REGISTER
Play, Learn and Grow Baby Club
Wednesday, October 16, 23, 30; 10:30 a.m., Ages birth-3 years
Join us for a five-week club that will boost your baby’s brain through play. Connect with your kid(s) and other families, plus get answers about your growing child. MUST REGISTER
SPOOKTACULAR Saturday!
Saturday, October 26, 2:00 p.m., Grades K-5
Come join us for an hour of spooktacular fun, games, and activities. MUST REGISTER
-ALL AGES-
Family Storytime
Saturday, October 5, 12, 19, 26; 10:00 a.m., All ages
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Family Fun Night!
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for fun activities the whole family can enjoy. Spend time together and relax. MUST REGISTER
Southeast Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
CONTACT: Christie Sterba
Branch Services Assistant II
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Southeast Branch
p 440.439.4997
csterba@cuyahogalibrary.org
