Here are our FREE programs for September 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 from 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Kids ages 18 and under can get a FREE lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver
Tuesday, September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th at 6:00PM
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Art Quest – Grades 2-5
Friday, September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 4:00PM
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Movie Matinee
Saturday, September 7th at 2:00PM
Come screen a family-friendly film at the library! Popcorn included!
Kindergarten Countdown – Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Wednesday, September 11th at 10:30AM
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, September 11th, 2:00PM
Join our monthly book discussion at Bedford’s Ellenwood Community Center. This month we will discuss The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty. Books are available at the Bedford Branch Library and Ellenwood Center a month in advance of the discussion date.
Kids Cook! – Grades 3-6
Thursday, September 12th at 4:00PM
Expand your cooking skills with quick, simple, and delicious recipes. Registration required, opens August 12th, 2024 at 9 AM. This program may include activities that could be considered harmful. In order for your child to participate you must sign the Release and Hold Harmless form and return it to the program location at least one week prior to the program’s start date. To access the form and learn more about parent options, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture this program’s effectiveness. MUST REGISTER
DIY Sewing Herbal Sachets – Adult
Saturday, September 14th at 11:00AM
Using provided sewing machines and materials, learn how to craft a DIY herbal sachet. With herbs such as lavender, eucalyptus, and cedar chips, making a wonderful smelling sachet is easy and a perfect opportunity to work on your sewing skills. Join us for this crafty program at the Bedford Branch! MUST REGISTER
Baby Craft – Birth-35 months with parent/caregiver
Saturday, September 14th at 2:00PM
Drop in for a seasonal baby craft using our hands and feet. We’ll use nontoxic washable paint, but dress to get messy.
Mobile Pantry – Free, fresh produce distribution
Wednesday, September 18th from 1:30PM-3:30PM
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need. This event will be held rain or shine. Each family will receive 3 pre-packaged boxes of dairy, meat, and/or produce for free, loaded into their vehicle trunk. First come, first-served basis, adults of any age, zip code, income level. Each vehicle can have up to 4 “families” (such as if single seniors are riding together). Vehicles preferred over walk-ups, for safety reasons.
African American Authors Book Group – In Person or Virtual ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME
Thursday, September 26th at 7:00PM
African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME. September Title: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. Join us for the discussion of this historical fiction title that explores the real life friendship between Civil Rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. This friendship and the courageous spirits of these 2 women challenged racist and sexist notions of American before the modern civil rights period. Summary: “A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary
McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world” From the New York Times bestselling authors of the The Personal Librarian. “It’s an utter joy to watch civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt forge a partnership that changed America: plotting over teacups, negotiating tricky conversations about race and privilege, celebrating their triumphs, and never giving up.” This book is available in many formats regular print, large print, eBook and eAudio.
Word Advanced Features
Friday, September 27th at 10:00AM
Learn about the advanced formatting features available in Word, including tab stops, styles, headers and footers. We will also discuss using tracking capabilities and comments to collaborate on documents. Prerequisite: Word Basics. Classes start promptly! We cannot hold seats for attendees who arrive after an in-person class has started. Anyone not on the registration list will be given an available seat on a first-come, first-served basis. MUST REGISTER
Self-Care Saturday – Grades 6-12
Saturday, September 28th at 11:00AM
Ease your mind with calming activities. Art, yoga, writing, and more! A release form must be completed by a parent/guardian prior to the program in order to participate. MUST REGISTER
Czech Potato Soup – Adults
Saturday, September 28th at 2:00PM
Learn to make this traditional potato soup loaded with root vegetables, mushrooms, and other healthy ingredients. It is vegetarian and contains no milk, cheese or cream. We will demonstrate and sample the recipe. MUST REGISTER
Chapter Book Champs – Grades 3-5
Saturday, September 28th at 3:00PM
Whether you have finished the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following books: September 28th – The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill. 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.
