Here are the FREE programs for June 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.

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.

Be an Active Reader – (Grade 6-12)
Saturday, June 3, 1:00 p.m.
Learn to read with speed and accuracy while comprehending the text well enough to provide an analysis of the subject matter. Also learn to read to engage in thought-provoking questions about what you read. Learn to understand your purpose for reading whether for school, assignments or leisure. MUST REGISTER

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!

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (Adults, School-Age kids and Teens welcome)
Monday, June 5, 7:00 p.m.
In this program we will explore the history of the jigsaw puzzle and learn about the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship, held annually in Spain. Then, join your very own puzzle competition against the other participants. Play by bringing your friends and family or by joining another group. The number of puzzles and attendees will determine the team sizes.

Teen Crafternoon
Tuesday, June 6, 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun summer-themed craft!

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver 
Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 7 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Excel Charting and Formatting – Adults
Friday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will introduce a variety of functions, including text functions, summary functions and conditional summary functions. Learn how to use named ranges in functions and resolve common function errors. The prerequisite for the class is Excel 1. MUST REGISTER

Bedford Bicycle Safety Day 
Saturday, June 10, 12:00 p.m.
Learn about bicycle safety during this outside event. Free bike helmets for kids while supplies last.  

Ellenwood Book Discussion – Book Lovers – Adults 
Wednesday, June 14, 2:00 p.m.
Attend our June monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center. This month we’re reading and discussing Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and at the Ellenwood Center one month before the date of the discussion. “Nora Stephens’ life is books—she’s read them all — and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby. Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina, for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip away — with visions of a small-town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute. If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again — in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow — what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves.”

Stay Cool 
Thursday, June 15, 3:00 p.m.
Come make cool snacks and new friends!

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver 
Saturday, June 17, 24, 12 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Faux Stained-Glass Craft – Adults 
Saturday, June 17, 24, 2:00 p.m.

Create a beautiful faux stained glass piece using glue and ink. You will create a design, outline it, and fill it in with transparent colors to produce a unique, decorative stained-glass effect. Because of the time needed for the materials to dry, this class will be held on two consecutive Saturdays, 6/17 and 6/24. You will automatically be registered for both sessions when you sign up.  MUST REGISTER

Bedford Mobile Produce Distribution VOLUNTEER (Teens & Adults)
Wednesday, June 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This month our pantry will be outdoors. Please have proper attire for outdoor conditions.
Volunteers will help sort, package, and distribute produce. We’ll have bottles of water available for volunteers. MUST REGISTER

Mobile Pantry -Free, fresh produce distribution  
Wednesday, June 21, 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, June 21, 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: June 21 – Dear Max by D.J. Lucas aka Sally Grindley. Registration will close one week before the program. If you would like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group In-Person or Virtual All Adults Are Welcome 
Thursday, June 29, 7:00 p.m.
June Title: Black Hamptons by Carl Weber with LaJill Hunt. Join us in-person or on-ZOOM for the discussion of the novel. Book Overview: “Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the wannabes have secretly vacationed for more than 75 years. Unlike the bluffs of Martha’s Vineyard, black folks here own five miles of prime beachfront. With a mix of legacy families, new money, hangers-on, and thirsty developers, drama can never be far behind .” This book comes in many formats: Regular print, Playaway(audio), 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