Here are the programs for June 2021 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 Christie Sterba at 440.439.4997 or contact her at csterba@cuyahogalibrary.org.
Summer Lunch – 18 & younger
Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kids ages 18-years-old and younger can get a free grab-and-go lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Homework Mentors -K-8th grade
Monday-Thursday (school days) 4:00 p.m. – 6:30pm
Need to brush up on your academic skills? Homework Center Coordinators at the Southeast Branch are available to answer students’ academic questions.
Zoom Virtual Storytime (Family) – Caregivers and their children ages 0-5
Tuesday, June 8 & 16 6:30 p.m.
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. If you have questions about registering for this program, please contact a librarian at the Southeast Branch at (440) 439-4997. MUST REGISTER
Teen Zine Scene – Teens (Grade 6-12)
Thursday, June 10, 7:00 p.m.
Learn how to make zines – short books or magazines that are easily self-published and endlessly customizable. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Materials for this program are recommended and are provided free of charge. Please specify the location you would like to pick them up when registering. A staff member will contact you when your items are ready to be picked up. If you have questions about registering for this program, please contact a librarian at the Southeast Branch at 440-439-4997. MUST REGISTER
Intro to Chakra Meditation Wednesday, June 16, 10:00 a.m.
Jan Webber will lead a guided meditation that seeks to clear blocked chakras and harness the power of these energy centers located throughout the body. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. If you have questions about this program, please contact a librarian at the Southeast Branch at 440-439-4997. MUST REGISTER
Food Distribution
Wednesday, June 16, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank mobile pantry will distribute fresh produce — rain, snow or shine — on a first come, first served basis.
Teen Open Mic Night – For ages 13-18 Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 p.m.
Share your poetry, music, short stories, dance, or stand-up comedy with other teens in a supportive environment. Acts are limited to three minutes each, and registration is required. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants about one hour before the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes before the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. More information can be found here. If you have questions about this program, please contact the teen librarian at the Southeast Branch (440-439-4997) or the Independence Branch (216-447-0160). MUST REGISTER
Chapter Book Champs – For grades 3-5
Monday, June 21, 6:30 p.m.
This program will be held virtually. Whether you finish the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following book: “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. This program requires you to pick up supplies beforehand. If you are unable to do so but would still like to register, please call the Southeast Branch at (440) 439-4997. MUST REGISTER
African American Authors Book Group
Thursday, June 24, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively and thoughtful discussion of a feature article by Christian Wallace “The Jackie Robinson of Rodeo.”
The link to this article below.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-jackie-robinson-of-rodeo?utm_source=pocket-newtab
We will also discuss “The Lesser-Known History of African-American Cowboys.” One in four cowboys was black. So why aren’t they more present in popular culture?
Article by Katie Nodjimbadem
The link to this article below.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/
The “Meet the Cowboys of Compton” Interviews by COURTNEY ELLZEY and THE EDITORS will be discussed as well.
The link to this article below.
https://magazinec.com/culture/meet-the-cowboys-of-compton/
A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. If you have any questions about this program, please contact a librarian at the Southeast Branch at 440-439-4997. MUST REGISTER
Southeast Virtual Adult Book Discussion
Wednesday, June 30th 2021, 2:00PM
Join us for a thoughtful discussion on An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately 1 hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help connecting to Zoom and with technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. If you have questions about this program, please contact a librarian at the Southeast Branch at 440-439-4997. 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.
CONTACT: Christie Sterba, M.L.I.S
Branch Services Assistant II
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Southeast Branch
p 440.439.4997
csterba@cuyahogalibrary.org
