Here are the programs for September 2018 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.
—GED CLASSES—
GED/HSE Classes
Mondays & Tuesdays / 7:00 – 8:30 pm (No class on September 3)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED/HSE (High School Equivalency) classes at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes. For orientation and class information, please call 1.833.ASPIRE2 or visit aspiregreatercleveland.org This class will be led by Aspire Greater Cleveland. Registration Required
—COMPUTER CLASSES—
(Registration begins 30 days before the date of the class.)
Windows 10
Saturday, September 8 / 10:00 am / Adults
Learn how to use the newest operating systems for PCs, tablets and phone in this interactive, hands-on class. Explore new features, including the redesigned start menu, Microsoft Edge and OneDrive. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse. Registration Required
—HOMEWORK HELP—
Homework Center – Orientation
Tuesday, September 18 / 3:30 to 6:30 pm / Families
Come join the Homework Center staff to find out all about the center and the help it can offer your child. The entire family is welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Homework Center
Starts Wednesday, September 19
Monday-Thursday: Session 1: 4:00 – 5:15 pm / Session 2: 5:15 to 6:30 pm / One session per student per day / School Age (K-8)
The Library isn’t just a place where students can DO their homework. Our branches actually offer homework HELP. Students in grades K-8 are invited to visit one of our 10 Homework Centers for free after-school help with: Language Arts, Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. Registration Required
—ADULT PROGRAMS—
Afternoon Book Discussion
Wednesday, September 5 / 1:30 pm / Adults
Books will be available one month before the discussion. September Title: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Balloflex – Seated Chair Fitness Program “Get Fit While You Sit!”
Fridays, September 7, 14, 21, and 28 / 11:00 am / Adults
Balloflex is a seated chair fitness program that incorporates elements of music and dance. It is an activity that has been carefully designed to provide a fun group interaction using low-impact movements set to music. Young or old, fit or not, healthy or healing – this seated chair exercise program brings fun and fitness to adults of all ages and abilities. Benefits: Balloflex tones and strengthens all major muscle groups, helps build core strength, and provides a safe full-body workout. Perfect for adults looking for a safe, low-impact, seated fitness program. This is a 4-week class session from 9/7 – 9/28. Registration Required
Fall Prevention Awareness
Wednesday, September 19 / 1:30 pm / Adults
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls are preventable. Learn the six steps to prevent a fall in this workshop led by Janet Montoya, Manager of the Community Health Advocacy Center at MetroHealth. Participants will also receive a Vial of Life Kit for storing your medical information for emergency responders. Registration Required
African American Authors Book Group
Tuesday, September 25 / 7:15 pm / Adults
Join us to explore all genres of African-American writing. We will read African American classics, historical fiction, science fiction, mysteries, autobiographies, nonfiction, fiction, and urban fiction. All adults are welcome. September Title: No One is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts.
Get Started with Bullet Journaling
Thursday, September 13 / 7:00 pm
A bullet journal is a cross between a planner, to do list, a diary and even a sketchbook. Basically, this is a way to plan, track, and keep your sanity in a flexible organization system that you can tailor to fit your needs. Learn how to create your own bullet journal at this workshop. We will not only show you what a bullet journal is and can do for you, but we will provide supplies, so you can start your own. Registration Required
—TEENS—
Planning Your Future: A Life Skills Workshop for Teens
Saturdays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29 / 2:00 pm / Teens (15 – 18)
The goal of this dynamic, activity-based leadership workshop series – presented in collaboration with GetWorkerFit™ – is to help teens build their confidence, understand their strengths and identify potential career paths during six sessions. For more information, please call Allison Brunenmeister at 216.202.5310. Registration required (through the library).
First Steps Towards College & Scholarships
Thursday, September 27 / 7:00 pm / for Teens and Parents
The college process can be overwhelming and confusing, but we will help you feel confident in starting this process! Presented by Jimmy Malone, founder of The Malone Scholarship at College Now. Registration Required
Teen Maker Boss
Thursday, September 20 / 7:00 pm
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! Registration Required
—TEENS AND TWEENS—
VolunTEENs At Southeast
Saturday, September 15 / 11:30 am / Teens (Grades 5 – 12)
VolunTEENs is a monthly club for teens interested in volunteering, having fun and making friends while collaborating on activities that benefit the library and surrounding community. Registration Required
STEAM for Tweens!
Tuesday, September 25 / 3:30 pm / Grades 3 – 5 (Ages 8 – 12)
Join us to discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts. Registration Required
Babysitting Basics
Saturday, September 29 / 9:30 am to 1:30 pm / Grades 6 – 12
Learn about basic child care, minor first aid, handling emergencies and how to entertain children. A pizza lunch will be provided. Registration Required
NASA Young Innovators: Computer Technology
Saturday, September 1 / 2:00 pm / Ages 11 – 18
This NASA-run series will involve basic intermediate and advanced skills and welcomes teens of all ages. Problem-solving + teamwork + programming = science fun! A parent/guardian must sign a release form prior to the program. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. More information can be found at cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. Registration Required
Girls Who Code
Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20, and 27 / 4:15 pm / Grades 6 – 12
Want to work at a tech company? Get your start with a Girls Who Code Club! Girls Who Code Clubs are free programs for girls in grades 6–12 to explore coding in a fun and friendly way! Snack included. Registration Required
Drop-In Chess
Monday, September 10 / 4:00 pm / Grades 4 – 12
Tweens and teens are invited to play friendly games of chess against their peers. All skill levels are welcome. The library will provide chess sets. No registration is necessary.
Make & Take Makerspace
Wednesday, September 19 / 7:00 pm / Grades 4 – 10
Hands-on activities to encourage teens to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM. Each session will have a theme and an “invention box” of supplies and recyclable items. Registration Required
Pen 2 Page
Wednesday, September 12 / 7:00 pm / Grades 4 – 10
Come and learn to write creative stories to expand your writing toolbox and build better stories. Fun, quirky, and challenging writing exercises will focus on different writing aspects each month. Registration Required
Mixed Minds Book Club (for Homeschoolers)
Tuesday, September 25 / 10:30 am / Grades 6 – 12
Come join us great conversations, snacks, and a mix of genres and styles of books. September Title: A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, adapted by Hope Larson. Registration Required
—GRADE SCHOOL—
Art Experiences
Friday, September 28 / 4:00 pm / Grades K – 8
Examine the works of art masters and explore various mediums, such as paint, pastels and clay. Presented in partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Art.
HIP HOP and CODING (Using Scratch & EarSketch)
Saturday, September 15 / 3:00 pm / Grades 4 – 6
Create your own dance program, and to go along with your beats using Scratch and EarSketch, picking up valuable coding skills along the way! Registration Required
—YOUNGER CHILDREN—
Shake It Up Saturdays! Music & Movement – Family Storytime
Saturdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 / 2:00 pm / Preschool, Families/ and Children
Join us for Shake-It-Up Story Time — a special time for children and their caregivers to spend together listening to stories, singing, dancing, and moving to the rhythm!
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, September 4, 11, 18, and 25 / 11:30 am / Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in Kindergarten) (with Caregiver)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Play, Learn and Grow Toddler Club
Wednesdays, September 12, 19, and 26; October 3 and 10 / 10:30 am / Ages 1 – 3
Boost your toddler’s brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids and other families, plus get answers about your growing child. Registration Required
Toddler Time
Thursday, September 13 / 10:30 am / Ages 2 – 5 with Caregiver
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to play and learn about different topics together in an engaging setting. Registration Required
Southeast Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
CONTACT: Kay L Martin
Branch Services Assistant II
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Southeast Branch
p 440.439.4997
