Here are the FREE programs for September 2023 at the Bedford Branch of the 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.

Kids Café -18 & younger 
Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kids ages 18 and under can get a FREE lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Center – K-8 grades
Monday – Thursday (school days) 4-6:30 p.m.
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

Teen Tuesday – Grades 6-12 
Tuesday, October 3, 3:30 p.m. 
Join us after school for fun activities for teens!

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver
Tuesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:00 p.m.
Join us in the evening for a relaxing selection of stories, songs and fingerplays. 

Understanding and Responding to Dementia – Adults 
Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.
Designed for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease, this presentation will help decode dementia-based behavior and explore helpful strategies. MUST REGISTER

VolunTEENS – Grades 6-12 
Wednesday, October 5, 6:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours while helping others in your community.

Tree Painting K-5
Saturday, October 7, 10:00 a.m.
Come paint and celebrate the change in seasons and the majesty of trees!

Reducing Stress and Building Resilience – Adults 
Saturday, October 7, 12:00 p.m.
Learn how to reduce stress and build personal resilience with corporate health coach Viktoria Lévay. MUST REGISTER

Linguistic Bias – Adults 
Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.
Join linguist Cindy Mercer, of Marymount Manhattan College, as we explore the ways that linguistic bias can play a role in spreading and maintaining stereotypes.  Bias toward different dialects or accents can create damaging attitudes that effect education, employment, housing, and the criminal justice system.  Virtual Program — the link will be emailed to you 1 hour before the program. MUST REGISTER

Ellenwood Book Discussion – The House of Eve – Adults 
Wednesday, October 11, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively and thoughtful discussion of The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson. This event will be held in person at Ellenwood Community Center.

Engineering Hour
Thursday, October 12, 26, 3:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn.

Homeschool Hangout – Grades 2 – 5 
Friday, October 13, 27, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, engaging, STEM-based activities. Perfect for homeschoolers looking to connect with other students.  

Teen Writing Group
Saturday, October 14, 11:00 a.m.
Explore new writing prompts, share with your peers, and make new friends!

Baby Club – birth to 35 months with parent/caregiver 
Monday, October 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a five-week club for caregivers and children ages birth to 35 months. Connect with your kids and other families and get answers about your growing child. Siblings welcome! MUST REGISTER

Chapter Book Champs – Virtual
Wednesday, October 18, 6:30 p.m.
Whether you have finished the book or not join us for activities. Registration will close one week before the program. October 18 – Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol, Book #1: The Haunted House Next Door by Andres Miedoso. If you’d like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. MUST REGISTER

Hour of Code K-5
Thursday, October 19, 6:00 p.m.
Participate in Hour of Code! Choose an activity and learn about coding and computer science. No experience required. MUST REGISTER

Excel Basics – Adults
Friday, October 20, 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. Earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate for this class with the successful completion of an assessment. Prerequisite: Word Basics or experience using Excel. MUST REGISTER

DIY Tote Bag – Adults 
Saturday, October 21, 11:00 a.m.
Create a tote bag with your own custom design using the Cricut and screen-printing equipment. Pick from several unique designs to personalize your tote. Register for one session. MUST REGISTER

DIY Tote Bag – Adults 
Saturday, October 21, 2:00 p.m.
Create a tote bag with your own custom design using the Cricut and screen-printing equipment. Pick from several unique designs to personalize your tote. Register for one session. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group – In-Person or Virtual – All Are Welcome 
Thursday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.
October Title: Midnight Hour: A Chilling Anthology of Crime Fiction From 20 Authors of Color /Editor Abby Vandiver. Join us for the discussion of the mystery, crime, and horror stories contained within this unique anthology. Book Overview: “Midnight Hour is an absorbing anthology that exhibits the range and talent of some of crime fiction’s most interesting writers. Full of vim and intrigue, fun and horror, these stories explore the suspenseful possibilities of trouble at midnight. This brilliant collection of short stories, edited by a best-selling author, showcases some of today’s finest voices of color — and are guaranteed to keep you up at night.”

Paranormal: The Pursuit of the Afterlife – Adults 
Saturday, October 28, 11:00 a.m.
Join Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits (ORBS) as they cover everything from who they are, why they got started, types of Spirits, equipment they use, how you can get started and some of the most compelling evidence we have recorded over our 17 years investigating the paranormal. ORBS has been one of Ohio’s top paranormal teams for over 17 years and has worked on well over 450 cases to date. They have been featured on many television shows, the latest one was Travel Channel’s Haunted Case Files. MUST REGISTER

Spooky Saturday – Children
Saturday, October 28, 2:00 p.m.
Join us in costume for some spooky family friendly fun and games.

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