Kids Café -18 & younger 
Monday-Friday, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
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) 4-6:30pm
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

Engineering Hour — K-5th
Thursday, May 2nd, 16th , 3:30PM
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn.

Teen Tuesday 
Tuesday, May 7th , 3:30PM
Join us after school for a fun activity each month!

Chinese Paper Lantern Craft — Ages 4-7 with caregiver 
Tuesday, May 7th , 6:00PM
Children and their families are invited to learn about Chinese culture and make a paper lantern to take home. This program will also feature the book Playing with Lanterns by Wang Yage, which describes the joy and excitement of the Chinese folk custom and tradition. A snack of crunchy rice rolls, a popular Chinese snack, will also be served.

Ellenwood Book Discussion — Adults 
Wednesday, May 8th , 2:00PM
Attend our May monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center 124 Ellenwood Ave, Bedford, OH 44146  Phone: (440) 735-6570. This month we’re reading and discussing His and Hers by Alice Feeney. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. “When a woman is murdered in Blackdown, a quintessentially British village, news anchor Anna Andrews is reluctant to cover the case. Detective Jack Harper is suspicious of her involvement, until he becomes a suspect in his own murder investigation. Someone isn’t telling the truth, and some secrets are worth killing to keep. His & Hers is a twisty, smart, psychological thriller. A gripping tale of suspense, told by expertly drawn narrators that will keep readers guessing until the very end.”

Bike Safety Fun 
Wednesday, May 8th , 3:30PM
Receive a free helmet and learn about bike safety from the experts at University Hospitals. Helmets are available first come first served and while supplies last. Register to receive reminders! Thank you to University Hospitals for their program support and generous donation! MUST REGISTER

Kids Cook! — Grades 3-6 
Thursday, May 9th , 4:00PM 
Expand your cooking skills with quick, simple, and delicious recipes. Registration required, opens April 9th, 2024, 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

PowerPoint Basics ★ — Adults 
Friday, May 10th , 10:00AM
Geared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows. Create a simple presentation and learn how to add text, images and transitions to slides. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using PowerPoint. Earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate for this class with the
successful completion of an assessment. Learn more about this certification. 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

Wordly Wanderers — Grades 2-5
Friday, May 10th , 2:00PM
Travel the world from the comfort of our library! Each session we will learn about a different country and its unique culture via food, stories, and crafts. Collect stamps in your passports for each session you attend! All materials, including faux passports, will be provided. MUST REGISTER

Modern Macrame Dreamcatcher — Adults 
Saturday, May 11th , 11:00AM 
Discover the art of contemporary macrame as you learn to weave, knot, and a create dreamcatcher that blends traditional techniques with a modern twist. This is a perfect project for a beginner. All materials will be provided. MUST REGISTER

Baby Craft — Ages 0-3 
Saturday, May 11th , 2:00PM
Join us for a seasonal baby craft using our hands and feet. We’ll use nontoxic washable paint, but dress to get messy.

Geometric Paper Collage — Adults 
Saturday, May 18th , 11:00AM
In this beginner-friendly class, combine diamond-shaped collage elements to create exquisite multi-colored stars. Experiment with different colors and paper varieties to make your own patchwork stars, and then bring them together to create a harmonious piece of artwork. MUST REGISTER

Chapter Book Champs 
Saturday, May 18th , 3:30PM
Whether you have finished the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following books: May 18th – The A&A Detective Agency: The Fairfleet Affair by K. H. Saxton. Registration will close one week before the program. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. This program is both in person and virtual. MUST REGISTER

Self-Care Saturday — Ages 13-18 
Saturday, May 25th , 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

African American Authors Book Group — IN-Person or Virtual All Adults are Welcome 
Thursday, May 30th , 7:00PM
May Title: Chameleon: A Back Box Thriller by Remi Adeleke. Join us for the discussion of this book where the author uses his military background to add authenticity to this international thriller. Remi Adeleke the author is a former Navy Seal who was born in western Africa but was raised in the Bronx borough of New York City. “Elite and clandestine CIA Black Box units consist of “Chameleons,” tactical operatives trained to create mission-defined characters; “Ghosts,” skilled at surveillance and burglary; and “Wind,” pilots and drivers who can operate and repair any vehicle that moves. When ruthless South African ex-commando Lucas DeGroot begins kidnapping high-profile hostages around the world, personally tormented Nigerian-born Chameleon Kali Kent and his close-knit unit are ordered to track down DeGroot, neutralize his mercenary army, and free the hostages.”

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.

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Student Success Center — Grades K-8
Monday-Thursday (school days) 4-6:30pm
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

Baby Club — Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver 
Monday, April 1st , 10:30AM 
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! Parents ages 18 and older who register to participate in Baby Club will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a $529 college savings award from Ohio’s 529 Plan, College Advantage, for their child. Read the sweepstakes rules. If you have questions about registering for this program, please contact a librarian at the Bedford Branch at 440-439-4997. MUST REGISTER

Kindergarten Countdown — Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Tuesday, April 2nd , 9th & 16th , 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

Family Storytime — All ages with caregiver
Tuesday, April 2nd , 9th , 16th , 23rd & 30th , 6:00PM
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Celebrate National Poetry Month — Grades K-12 
Thursday, April 4th , 12:00AM
Did you know April is National Poetry Month? Drop by the Bedford branch anytime Thursday April 4th to explore different types of poetry. Then, use your creativity to write your own poems.

Engineering Hour — Grades K-5
Thursday, April 4th & 18th , 3:30PM
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn. 

Family Storytime — All ages with caregiver 
Saturday, April 6th , 13th , 20th & 27th , 10:00AM
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Teen Tuesday 
Tuesday, April 9th , 3:30PM
Join us after school for a fun activity each month!

Paint a Pot Sustainability Craft — Grades K-5 
Tuesday, April 9th, 4:00PM
Join us to paint a terracotta pot. While the paint is drying, Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will present about sustainability. Then, each child will plant seeds in their pot to take home and see how they grow! Registration is encouraged to ensure adequate supplies, but not required.

Navigate Wellness Online — Adults 
Wednesday, April 10th , 11:00AM
No one should be at a disadvantage in achieving good health if we can prevent it. University Hospitals is committed to ensuring that all community members can access and utilize the internet and digital health tools to manage their well-being. The goal is to empower patients to lead healthy, fulfilling lives and thrive in their communities. Tanaya Williams, Digital Health Coordinator at UH will cover the MyChart application, offering support for activation and navigation, provide details about the UH On Demand Virtual Care program, and information on the Affordable Connectivity program. Digital health tools are key to delivering top-notch
patient-centered treatment and a fair chance for everyone to receive quality care.

Ellenwood Book Discussion — Adults 
Wednesday, April 10th , 2:00PM
Attend our monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center – this month we’re reading and discussing Moonrise Over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. “Based on the history of the many Black towns and settlements established across the country, Jamila Minnicks’s heartfelt and riveting debut is both a celebration of Black joy and a timely examination of the opposing viewpoints that attended desegregation in America. Winner of the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction.“

Kids Cook! — Grades 3-6 
Thursday, April 11th , 4:00PM 
Expand your cooking skills with quick, simple, and delicious recipes. Registration is NOW OPEN and is required. 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

Excel Functions Overview — Adults 
Friday, April 12th , 10:00AM
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will introduce a variety of functions, including text functions and summary functions. Additionally, learn about paste special, sorting and filtering with data. Prerequisite: Excel 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

Wordly Wanderers — Grades 2-5
Friday, April 12th , 2:00PM
Travel the world from the comfort of our library! Each session we will learn about a different country and its unique culture via food, stories, and crafts. Collect stamps in your passports for each session you attend! All materials, including faux passports, will be provided. MUST REGISTER

Cricut Craft — Teens (Grade 6-12)
Saturday, April 13th , 11:00AM
Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to make stickers and temporary tattoos! MUST REGISTER

Baby Craft — Ages 0-3 
Saturday, April 13th , 2:00PM
Join us for a seasonal baby craft using our hands and feet. We’ll use nontoxic washable paint,
but dress to get messy.

Was the “Rip Van Winkle” Story an Alien Abduction Account? — Adults 
Thursday, April 18th , 7:00PM
Many UFO researchers have suggested that Washington Irving’s story “Rip Van Winkle” was a colonial era Alien Abduction account based on the “Lost Time” aspect. Journalist Cheryl Costa decided to conduct her own research and discovered a startling trail of facts. Cheryl Costa is an Author and Newspaper columnist who writes about UFOs and the Paranormal. The International UFO Congress awarded her Researcher of the Year in 2018. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group -IN-Person or Virtual All Adults are Welcome 
Thursday, April 18th , 7:00PM
April Title: The Nigerwife: A Novel by Vanessa Walters. Join us for the discussion of this mystery thriller about foreign born wives of wealthy Nigerian Businessmen who live in Lagos. This community of women is known as Nigerwives Ms. Walters, the author is a filmmaker, an international journalist and a former Nigerwife. “Nicole Oruwari, a British born Black woman, has the perfect life: a hand­some husband, a palatial house in the heart of glittering Lagos, and a glamorous group of friends. She left gloomy London and a troubled family past behind for sunny, moneyed Lagos, becoming part of the Nigerwives—a community of foreign women married to Nigerian men. But when Nicole disappears without a trace after a boat trip, the cracks in her so-called perfect life start to show. As the investigation turns up nothing but dead ends, her auntie Claudine decides to take matters into her own hands. Armed with only a cell phone and a plane ticket to Nigeria, she digs into her niece’s life and uncovers a hidden side filled with dark secrets, isolation, and even violence. But the more she discovers about Nicole, the more Claudine’s own buried history threatens to come to light.” This book is available in many formats regular print, eAudio and as an eBook.

Self-Care Saturday — Ages 13-18 
Saturday, March 30th , 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

Hypertufa Garden Pot -Adults 
Saturday, April 27th , 2:00PM 
Hypertufa is a building material that has been popular with hobby gardeners since its creation in the 1930s. It is made from a mixture of peat moss, perlite, Portland cement and water. It can be formed and shaped to create pots, planters and statuary for gardens. In this program, you’ll see a live demonstration of the hypertufa mixing process, then use the mixture to create a pot
or your home garden. MUST REGISTER

Chapter Book Champs 
Saturday, April 27th , 3:30PM
Whether you finished the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following books: April 27th – From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Mark. Registration will close one week before the program. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. This program is both in person and virtual. 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

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

Student Success Center — Grades K-8
Monday-Thursday (school days) 4-6:30pm
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

Fresh & Flavorful: The Clean Eating Blueprint — Adults 
Saturday, March 2nd, 9th & 16th , 10:00AM
Discover the secrets of clean eating and learn how to use fresh, nutritious ingredients to create flavorful dishes that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your cooking skills and embark on a journey towards a healthier, more vibrant you! Presented by Chef Tynisa Roubideaux of Food with a Purpose. MUST REGISTER

Family Storytime — All ages with caregiver
Tuesday, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th , 6:00PM
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Baby Craft — Ages 0-3 
Saturday, March 2nd , 2:00PM
Join us for a seasonal baby craft using our hands and feet. We’ll use nontoxic washable paint, but dress to get messy.

Baby Club — Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver 
Monday, March 4th , 11th , 18th & 25th , 10:30AM 
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! Parents ages 18 and older who register to participate in Baby Club will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a $529 college savings award from Ohio’s 529 Plan, College Advantage, for their child. Read the sweepstakes rules. If you have questions about registering for this program, please contact a librarian at the Bedford Branch at 440-439-4997. MUST REGISTER

Engineering Hour — Grades K-5
Thursday, March 7th & 21st , 3:30PM
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn.

Battle for the Ballot — Adults 
Thursday, March 7th , 7:00PM
There is no complete record of the brave, often unmarried women who fought for their right to vote and finally triumphed in 1920. Learn about a band of women who dedicated themselves to the public interest and grew into an organization that won the respect and confidence of the nation. This program will tell the story behind the Cleveland women who advocated for suffrage and went on to help establish the League of Women Voters. MUST REGISTER

Excel Basics — Adults 
Friday, March 8, 2024 , 10:00AM
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. Learn more about this certification. Prerequisite: Word Basics or experience using Excel. 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.

Innoverge STEM Class — Grades 1 – 5
Saturday, March 9th , 12:00PM
A free event for kids age 6 through 10 exploring chemistry through a fun and interactive presentation and experiment. Students will use project building and hands-on learning to have a basic introduction to chemistry. There is no experience required! MUST REGISTER

Teen Tuesday 
Tuesday, March 12th , 3:30PM
Join us after school for a fun activity each month!

Ellenwood Book Discussion — Adults 
Wednesday, March 13th , 2:00PM
Attend our monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center – this month we’re reading: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. “A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to The Lost Apothecary. Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries.”

Kids Cook! — Grades 3 – 6 
Thursday, March 14th , 4:00PM 
Expand your cooking skills with quick, simple, and delicious recipes. Registration required, opens February 14th, 2024, 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

Wordly Wanderers — Grades 2 – 5
Friday, March 15th , 2:00PM
Travel the world from the comfort of our library! Each session we will learn about a different country and its unique culture via food, stories, and crafts. Collect stamps in your passports for each session you attend! All materials, including faux passports, will be provided. MUST REGISTER

Kindergarten Countdown — Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Tuesday, March 19th & 26th , 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

iPhone 101 — Adults 
Saturday, March 23rd , 10:00AM
Get to know your iPhone better in this introductory class. Your iPhone is a state-of-the-art device that can make calls, send texts, browse the web, take photos and so much more. Learn the basics, as well as some of the lesser-known built-in features, that can make organizing your life a little easier. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group -IN-Person or Virtual — All Adults are Welcome 
Thursday, March 28th , 7:00PM
March Title: “Deception: A Novel by Stacey Abrams, under her pen name Selena Montgomery”. Join us for a lively discussion of this suspense novel that includes a woman professional poker player, a murder, a small southern town AND romance. Summary: “Playing the odds has always been Fin Borders’ forte. As a professional poker player, she knows when to get out to keep from losing everything. But an innocent woman has been accused of murder, and to help, Fin will have to go back to the small southern town of her birth. It’s a place she’s been running from her entire life, a place of violence, where she got by with nothing more than her wits. Returning to Hallden, Georgia, means facing the ghosts of a brutal crime that Fin will never forget. But Fin isn’t the only one in Hallden hunting for a killer. FBI Special Agent Caleb Matthews is deep undercover, hiding his true identity and his own desperate history. Working alone is far too dangerous, so he and Fin must learn to trust each other. But as they grow closer, they are unprepared for the shocking deception that could destroy everything they hold dear.”

Self-Care Saturday — Ages 13-18 
Saturday, March 30th , 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

Chapter Book Champs 
Saturday, March 30th , 3:30PM
Whether you finished the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following books: March 30th – The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat. Registration will close one week before the program. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. This program is both in person and virtual. 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

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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

Homeschool Hangout – Grades 2-5 
Friday, February 2, 16, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, engaging, STEM-based activities. Perfect for homeschoolers looking to connect with other students.

Screen Printing Tote Bags (Grades 6-12) 
Saturday, February 3, 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to use screen printing materials and the Cricut Design Space to customize your own tote bag! MUST REGISTER

Baby Craft – Ages 0-3 
Saturday, February 3, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a seasonal baby craft using our hands and feet. We’ll use nontoxic washable paint, but dress to get messy.

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver 
Tuesday, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Engineering Hour – K-5
Thursday, February 8, 22, 3:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn. 

VolunTeens
Thursday, February 8, 6:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours through projects that help your community.

Word Basics
Friday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. 
Learn how to enter and format text and images, change line spacing and copy and paste in Microsoft Word. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Experience using a mouse or Computer Basics. Earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate for this class with the successful completion of an assessment. 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

Love Poem Writing -Grades K-5 
Saturday, February 10, 2:00 p.m.
Work your heart muscles and write a love poem!

Valentine Cupcake Decorating -Adults 
Saturday, February 10, 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to make a classic buttercream frosting to dress up these Valentine themed cupcakes. Then, take your cupcakes to the next level using star and drop flower piping tips to create a treat sprinkled with love. All supplies, including cupcakes, will be provided, but bring along your own apron if desired. MUST REGISTER

Teen Tuesday 
Tuesday, February 13, 3:30 p.m.
Join us after school for a fun activity!

Ellenwood Book Discussion -Adults 
Wednesday, February 14, 2:00 p.m.
Attend our February monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center: 124 Ellenwood Ave, Bedford, OH 44146  Phone :(440) 735-6570. This month we’re reading and discussing The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. The novel is 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 book The Personal Librarian. The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows, she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women’s rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams — and holding each other’s hands through tragedy and triumph.

Eclipse Over Cleveland – Adults
Saturday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.
A total eclipse of the sun will occur over Ohio on Monday, April 8, 2024, during which Cleveland and all of Cuyahoga County will experience up to 3 minutes and 50 seconds of totality. This is the first such eclipse over Ohio since 1806, when Cleveland was just a tiny frontier settlement at the mouth of the Cuyahoga. We have much to understand and appreciate about this rare and special natural phenomenon, and we will also address misconceptions about eclipses and eye safety. Learn some eclipse facts in this colorful, illustrated program. Presenter Jay Ryan shares more about the eclipse at eclipseovercleveland.com. Jay Ryan has been involved in astronomy education and promotion around the country since 1996. He is a former Contributing Editor to Sky & Telescope magazine and has published astronomy articles far and wide, including in The Atlantic Monthly. Ryan has been involved in eclipse promotion for more than 20 years, and he helped organize a group of family and friends in 2017, who traveled to Tennessee to witness the last total eclipse of the sun over the US. MUST REGISTER

Chapter Book Champs 
Saturday, February 24, 3:30 p.m.
Whether you have finished the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following books: February 24th – A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga. Registration will close one week before the program. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. This program is both in person and virtual. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group -Person or Virtual All Adults Are Welcome  
Thursday, February 29, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively discussion of the book Better Living Through Birding: Notes From A Black Man In The Natural World byC hristian Cooper.”Equal parts memoir, travelogue, and primer on the art of birding.” Book Summary: “In Better Living Through Birding, Cooper tells the story of his extraordinary life leading up to the now-infamous incident in Central Park and shows how a life spent looking up at the birds prepared him, in the most uncanny of ways, to be a gay, Black man in America today. From sharpened senses that work just as well at a protest as in a park, to what a bird like the Common Grackle can teach us about self-acceptance, Better Living Through Birding exults in the pleasures of a life lived in pursuit of the natural world and invites you to discover them yourself.” This book recounts “Cooper’s journey through the wonderful world of birds and what they can teach us about life, if only we would look and listen.” This book is available in many formats regular print, eAudio and as an eBook.

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

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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

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver 
Tuesdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:00 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Homeschool Hangout – Grades 2-5 
Friday, January 5, 19, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, engaging, STEM-based activities. Perfect for homeschoolers looking to connect with other students.

Teen Tuesday – Grades 6-12 
Tuesday, January 9, 3:30 p.m. 
Join us after school for fun activities for teens!

Ellenwood Book Discussion – The New Husband – Adults 
Wednesday, January 10, 2:00 p.m.
Attend our monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center. This month we’re reading and discussing The New Husband by D.J. Palmer. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion.
“What makes Simon Fitch so perfect?
*He knows all her favorite foods, music, and movies.
*Her son adores him. He was there when she needed him most.
*He anticipates her every need.
*He would never betray her like her first husband.
The perfect husband. He checks all the boxes. The question is, why? Nina Garrity learned the hard way that her missing husband, Glen, had been leading a double life with another woman. But with Glen gone — presumably drowned while fishing on his boat –she couldn’t confront him about the affair or find closure to the life he blew apart. Now, a year and a half later, Nina has found love again and hopes she can put her shattered world back together. Simon, a widower still grieving the death of his first wife, thinks he has found his dream girl in Nina, and his charm and affections help break through to a heart hardened by betrayal. Nina’s teenage son, Connor, embraces Simon as the father he wishes his dad could have been, while her friends see a different side to him, and they aren’t afraid to use the word obsession. Nina works hard to bridge the divide that’s come between her daughter and Simon. She wants so badly to believe her life is finally getting back on track, but she’ll soon discover that the greatest danger to herself and her children are the lies people tell themselves.”

Engineering Hour – K-5
Thursday, January 11, 25, 3:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn. 

Internet Basics 
Friday, January 12, 10:00 p.m.
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the Internet. This class will also discuss how to stay secure while searching for and submitting information online. Prerequisite: Computers Basics or experience using a mouse. 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

Agility, Coordination and Brain Health -Adults 
Saturday, January 13, 11:00 a.m.
A simple game of catch can boost brain health in a variety of ways. Learn more about this and other simple exercises to help hone hand-eye coordination. Learn about resources to make game playing easier as we age. MUST REGISTER

Winter Craft – Grades K-5 
Saturday, January 13, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a winter craft.  MUST REGISTER

Budgeting Basics and Money Mindset – This event will be held virtually on Zoom. 
Thursday, January 18, 7:00 p.m.
Join this interactive session if you are ready to take control of your finances and start feeling more confident and comfortable with your money! Learn how mindset affects your thoughts and behaviors, and how to turn a negative mindset into a positive one. You will also begin to understand the why and how of budgeting to get you set on the right path to financial success! Presented by Rachel Durci of Effortless Budgeting. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group  
In-Person or Virtual — ALL ARE WELCOME  
Thursday, January 25, 7:00 p.m.
African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All Adults are WELCOME. January Title: Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden by Camille T. Dungy
Join us for a lively discussion of this garden journal and the efforts of this mother, poet and scholar as she tries to diversify her community. Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden, poet and scholar Camille T. Dungy recounts the seven-year odyssey to diversify her garden in the predominately white community of Fort Collins, Colorado. When she moved there in 2013, with her husband and daughter, the community held strict restrictions about what residents could and could not plant in their gardens. In resistance to the homogenous policies that limited the possibility and wonder that grows from the earth, Dungy employs the various plants, herbs, vegetables, and flowers she grows in her garden as metaphor and treatise. This book is available in many formats: regular print, eAudio and as an eBook. 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

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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

African Dance Fusion  
Saturday, December 2, 2:00 p.m.
African Dance Fusion is an amalgamation of traditional West African Dance with one or more dance styles (ballet, jazz, contemporary, Latin dance, salsa, etc). Join us for an interactive program, where instructor, Andrea Belser McCormick will lead participants through the foundations of this dance style. The instructor will work within participants’ physical abilities. Dress ready to move and bring water. No experience necessary. MUST REGISTER

Teen Tuesday – Grades 6-12 
Tuesday, December 5, 3:30 p.m. 
Join us after school for fun activities for teens!

VolunTEENS -Grades 6-12 
Thursday, December 7, 6:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours while helping others in your community.

Computer Basics – Adults 
Friday, December 8, 10:00 a.m.
Learn the basics about computing devices, including identifying hardware, using a mouse and keyboard and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings, file management and mobile devices will also be discussed. Prerequisite: none. 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

Homeschool Hangout – Grades 2-5 
Friday, December 8, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, engaging, STEM-based activities. Perfect for homeschoolers looking to connect with other students. MUST REGISTER

Teen Writing Group 
Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m.
Explore new writing prompts, share with your peers, and make new friends! MUST REGISTER

Ellenwood Book Discussion – Adults 
Wednesday, December 13, 2:00 p.m.
Copies of the book, The Lions of Fifth Avenue, will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. “In 1913, when Laura Lyons applies to the Columbia Journalism School, she finds herself involved with the Greenwich Village Heterodoxy Club, a radical feminist group that makes her question her role as wife and mother. When valuable books are stolen from the library, she’s forced to confront her priorities head on. In 1993, Sadie struggles with the legacy of her grandmother, famous essayist Laura Lyons. Her job as a curator at the New York Public Library becomes a nightmare when rare manuscripts begin disappearing. An investigation leads Sadie to some unwelcome truths about her own family heritage.”

Engineering Hour – K-5
Thursday, December 14, 28, 3:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn. 

Winter Craft – Grades K-5 
Saturday, December 16, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a winter craft.  MUST REGISTER

Solstice Art -Grades K – 5 
Thursday, December 21, 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Solstice with a fun craft. 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

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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

VolunTEENS – Grades 6-12
Thursday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours while helping others in your community.

Windows 11 Lecture 
Friday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to use the newest operating system for PCs and tablets in this lecture-style class. Explore new features, including the redesigned Start menu, system requirements and updated interface. 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

Make Your Own Picture Book – K-5
Saturday, November 4, 10:00 a.m.
Do you have a story you want to tell? Come create your very own picture book! We have the supplies to turn your idea into a bound reality. MUST REGISTER

Libby, Kanopy and Hoopla, Oh My!  – Adults
Saturday, November 4, 2 p.m.
Heard about streaming and downloading books, audiobooks, music and movies from the library? Bring your smartphone, laptop or tablet and find out how to download the apps for Kanopy, Hoopla and Libby. MUST REGISTER

Baby Club – Birth-35 months with parent/caregiver 
Monday, November 6, 13, 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

Learn to Make Paper Airplanes – Adults, teens, school age with help 
Monday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.
Learn to fold paper airplanes in a variety of styles! From the classic paper airplane to some lesser known builds, we’ll be making all types of paper airplanes.

Deep Fakes, Chat Bots, Voice Clones and Assorted AI Trickery – Adult 
Monday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. – This Event will be virtual
Are we racing toward a future where it’s impossible to tell reality from simulation? Or are we already there? Artificial intelligence-based technology is increasingly used to alter or produce content that is difficult to tell from reality. In this program we will travel the murky waters of AI-generated fakes to learn to think more critically about what we see and hear. MUST REGISTER

Teen Tuesday – Grades 6-12 
Tuesday, November 7, 3:30 p.m. 
Join us after school for fun activities for teens!

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver
Tuesday, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:00 p.m.
Join us in the evening for a relaxing selection of stories, songs and fingerplays. 

Homeschool Hangout – Grades 2 – 5 Friday, November 10, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, engaging, STEM-based activities. Perfect for homeschoolers looking to connect with other students. MUST REGISTER

Board Game Night -Adults 
Monday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.
Did you know November is International Games Month? Come celebrate at the Bedford Branch by playing board games. We’ll have a variety of old favorites and newer options to play, with something for everyone. If you have a favorite board game at home feel free to bring it to play as well. Light refreshments will be provided. MUST REGISTER

Ellenwood Book Discussion: The Therapist -Adults 
Wednesday, November 15, 2:00 p.m.
Attend our November monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center – this month we’re reading and discussing The Therapist by B. A, Paris. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. “When Alice and Leo move into a newly renovated house in The Circle, a gated community of exclusive houses, it is everything they’ve dreamed of. But appearances can be deceptive… As Alice is getting to know her neighbors, she discovers a devastating secret about her new home, and begins to feel a strong connection with Nina, the therapist who lived there before. Alice becomes obsessed with trying to piece together what happened two years before. But no one wants to talk about it. Her neighbors are keeping secrets and things are not as perfect as they seem…”

Chapter Book Champs – K-5
Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m.
Whether you have finished the book or not join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following books: November 15th – Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston. Registration will closed one week before the program. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. MUST REGISTER

Engineering Hour -K-5
Thursday, November 16, 30, 3:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn. 

Gratitude Chain – K-5
Wednesday, November 22, 3:30 p.m.
Investigate and express your gratitude with a simple contemplative craft.  

Using the Library’s Digital Resources – K-5
Friday, November 24, 3:30 p.m.
Come learn about and explore the digital resources available to you with your library card.  

Teen Writing Group 
Saturday, November 25, 11:00 a.m.
Explore new writing prompts, share with your peers, and make new friends! MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group -Person or On-ZOOM All are Welcome 
Thursday, November 30, 7:00 p.m.
The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month.
All adults are welcome. November Book: The Light We Carry : Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama. Join us for a lively discussion of this timely book. This title is available in different formats – regular print, large print, book on CD, eBook and eAudio. 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

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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

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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.

“Breaking Through the Lines: The Marion Motley Story” with author David Lee Morgan Jr. 
Saturday, September 2, 2:00 p.m.
The author of LeBron James: The Rise of a Star will share some of the stories in his new book about one of the first Black players in the NFL. MUST REGISTER

Teen Tuesday – Grades 6-12
Tuesday, September 5, 3:30 p.m.
Join us after school for fun activities for teens! MUST REGISTER

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver 
Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:00 p.m.
Join us in the evening for a relaxing selection of stories, songs and fingerplays.
 
Back to Homeschool
Wednesday, September 6, 1:30 p.m.
Join the Bedford librarians for fun activities and an overview of library resources that will augment your homeschool year!

Engineering Hour – Grades K-5
Thursday, September 7, 21, 3:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and the materials provided to build, play, create and learn. 

VolunTEENS: Mobile Pantry Assistance -Grades 6-12
Thursday, September 7, 6:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours while helping us with our mobile food pantry! MUST REGISTER

Internet Basics
Friday, September 8, 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. This class will also discuss how to stay secure while searching for and submitting information online. Prerequisite: Computers Basics or experience using a mouse. MUST REGISTER

Leaf Suncatcher Craft – K-5
Saturday, September 9, 10:00 a.m.
Come make a fun craft that you can hang in your window and catch some sun!

The Art & History of Italian Sculpting in Northeast Ohio – Adults
Monday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a presentation provided by the Western Reserve Historical Society as we learn about the history of monuments, headstones, and iconic sculptures created be Italian carvers and sculptors.  MUST REGISTER

Ellenwood Book Discussion: The Younger Wife – Adults 
Wednesday, September 13, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively and thoughtful discussion of The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth. This event will be held in person at Ellenwood Community Center.

Student Success Center – K-8^th grade
Monday-Thursday (school days) 4 – 6:30 p.m. *Starts Wednesday, September 13*
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

Internet Safety for Kids
Thursday, September 14, 6:00 p.m.
The internet is a scary place. Learn some tactics to keep yourself safe online!

Homeschool Hangout – Grades 2 – 5
Friday, September 15, 29, 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, September 16, 11:00 a.m.
Explore new writing prompts, share with your peers, and make new friends! MUST REGISTER

Mobile Pantry – Free, fresh produce distribution 
Wednesday, September 20, 1:30 p.m.
This event will be held rain or shine. Each family will receive fresh produce for free that is loaded into their vehicle trunk. The pantry is on a first come, first served basis. Adults of any age, zip code, or income level are welcome. Each vehicle can have up to four “families” (such as if single seniors are riding together). Vehicles are preferred over walk-ups, for safety reasons.

Chapter Book Champs
Wednesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.
Whether you have finished the book or not, join us for activities. Registration will close one week before the program. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group -In-Person or Virtual All Are Welcome 
Thursday, September 28, 7:00 p.m.
All adults are welcome. September Title: Moonrise over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks. Join us for the discussion of this 1950s era historical fiction novel that takes place in one of the many all-Black towns that existed at that time. What was the real political and cultural cost of integration for all Black communities.

Macrame Ghost Decor – Adults
Saturday, September 30, 11:00 a.m. 
Welcome trick-or-treaters to your home with a cute and easy macrame ghost that you can hang on your front door. All materials will be supplied. 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

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Summer Lunch – 18 & younger 
Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kids ages 18 and under can get a FREE lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Summer Fun for Everyone – Grades 1–6 
Monday-Thursday Starting June 5 Through Thursday July 27, 2:00 p.m.
Beat the summer slide and get a running start into next school year at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. This summer we are expanding our FREE summer programs for students. Registration is no longer required. Just drop in and enjoy reading, science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. It’s summer fun for everyone!

Teen Crafternoon
Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun summer-themed craft! MUST REGISTER

Let’s Jam! – Adults
Saturday, July 8, 11:00 a.m.
In this quick jam session, customers will learn to make strawberry freezer jam. This simple jam method involves zero canning with all the joy of making fresh jam! MUST REGISTER

Summer Sound-Off: Beat the Heat – Teens
Monday, July 10, 1:00 p.m.
Want to make your own music? Come learn how to create your own songs using GarageBand! 

Summer Sound-Off: Sonic Pi – Teens
Tuesday, July 11, 1:00 p.m.
Want to make your own music? Come learn how to code a song with Sonic Pi! No coding experience necessary. 

Summer Sound-Off: Strange Music – Teens
Wednesday, July 12, 1:00 p.m.
Want to make your own music? Come write and record a song with other teens using ukuleles and everyday objects!

Ellenwood Book Discussion – Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Adults  
Wednesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m.
Attend our July monthly book discussion at the Ellenwood Recreation Center. This month we’ll be reading and discussing The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and Ellenwood Center one month prior to the date of the discussion. 

Summer Sound-Off: Do-Re-Meme -Teens
Thursday, July 13, 1:00 p.m.
Want to make your own music? Learn how to meme-ify pop songs! Add your own twist to your favorite songs and create something funny to share.

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver 
Saturday, July 15, 12 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

The Power of Words
Saturday, July 15, 1:00 p.m.
Learn new writing skills with Sylvan of Twinsburg. Learn how to mindfully choose your words in order to effectively relay a clear message. Learn how to make word choices based on the purpose of your writing and keeping your audience’s attention. MUST REGISTER

Mobile Pantry – Fresh produce distribution  
Wednesday, July 19, 1:30 p.m.
This event will be held rain or shine. Each family will receive fresh produce for free that is loaded into their vehicle trunk. The pantry is on a first come, first served basis. Adults of any age, zip code, or income level are welcome. Each vehicle can have up to four “families” (such as if single seniors are riding together). Vehicles are preferred over walk-ups, for safety reasons.

Chapter Book Champs
Wednesday, July 19, 6:30 p.m.
Whether you have finished the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following books: July 19th – Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson. Registration will close one week before the program. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. MUST REGISTER

Stay Cool 
Thursday, July 20, 3:00 p.m.
Come make cool snacks and new friends! MUST REGISTER

Excel Advanced Methods and Tools 
Friday, July 21, 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to use some of the advanced functions available in Excel, including lookup and logical functions. We will also discuss the use of pivot tables and conditional formatting to analyze and visualize data. Prerequisite: Excel Charting and Formatting. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group In-Person or Virtual All Adults Are Welcome 
Thursday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.
All Adults Are Welcome. July Title: The House of Eve: A novel / Sadeqa Johnson
Join us In-Person or On-ZOOM for the discussion of this historical fiction novel set in 1950’s as two African American women set out on a journey to attend college. Book Overview: 1950s Philadelphia: Fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising a daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright. Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don’t let just anyone into their fold.
This book comes in many formats, regular print, large print, eBook and eAudio.

Alcohol Ink Coasters – Adults 
Saturday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.
Adults, come join us in making your own cool and vibrant, Alcohol Ink Coasters! It’s so easy, and each coaster will have it’s own unique look. 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

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