City Hall Events

March 3 | First Council Meeting of the Month

March 17| Second Council Meeting of the Month

Library Events

KIDS CAFÉ – AGES 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), 4:00PM – 6:30PM
Since 2002, our FREE Student Success Center program has helped thousands of students in grades K–8 improve their grades and subject comprehension. Students receive homework assistance from trained tutors in language arts, math, reading, science, and social studies.
MUST REGISTER

BABY CLUB – AGES BIRTH TO 35 MONTHS WITH CAREGIVER
Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 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.
MUST REGISTER

MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORYTIME
Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:00AM
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime featuring music and movement.

FAMILY STORYTIME – ALL AGES WITH CAREGIVER
Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:00PM
Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays.

ENGINEERING HOUR – GRADES 1-5
Thursdays, March 6 & 20, 3:30PM
Bring your creativity and dexterity for an hour of building.

ART QUEST – GRADES 2-5
Fridays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 4:00PM
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style.

INTRODUCTION TO HAND SEWING – ADULTS
Saturday, March 8, 11:00AM
Local costume designer Jaclyn Renee Vogel will teach you basic hand-sewing techniques. Students will be provided with a needle, thread, and fabric. Instructions will be 1 hour, with an additional 30 minutes for extra practice.
MUST REGISTER

MAGIC TREE HOUSE MONDAYS – GRADES 2-4
Monday, March 10, 7:00PM
Join us as we explore Mary Pope Osborne’s classic series.
Books Discussed:

  • March 10 – Dinosaurs Before Dark
  • April 14 – The Knight at Dawn
  • May 12 – Mummies in the Morning

MUST REGISTER

KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN – CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN NEXT FALL
Wednesday, March 12, 10:30AM
Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned with Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards.
MUST REGISTER

ELLENWOOD BOOK DISCUSSION – ADULTS
Wednesday, March 12, 2:00PM
Ellenwood Community Center, 124 Ellenwood Ave, Bedford
March Book: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Copies available at Bedford Branch and Ellenwood Center one month before the discussion.

KIDS COOK! – GRADES 3-6
Thursday, March 13, 4:00PM
Expand your cooking skills with quick, simple, and delicious recipes.
Registration opens February 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM
MUST REGISTER (A Release and Hold Harmless form is required.)

SELF-CARE SATURDAY – GRADES 6-12
Saturday, March 15, 2:00PM
Ease your mind with calming activities, including art, yoga, writing, and more.
MUST REGISTER (A parent/guardian release form is required.)

BEESWAX CANDLES – ADULTS
Saturday, March 22, 2:00PM
Learn how to make rolled beeswax candles and celebrate the return of Spring with light.
MUST REGISTER

POKÉMON TRAINING CAMP – GRADES 3-6
Monday-Wednesday, March 24, 25, 26, 6:30PM
Learn how to play the world-famous Pokémon Trading Card Game. Train for the Bedford Branch Tournament #1 on Thursday, March 27.
MUST REGISTER

POKÉMON TOURNAMENT #1 – GRADES 3-6
Thursday, March 27, 2:00PM
Compete in a friendly Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament. Bring your own deck or use one of ours.
MUST REGISTER

AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS BOOK GROUP – ADULTS
Thursday, March 27, 7:00PM
In-Person & Virtual
March Title: Sisters With A Side of Greens by Michelle Stimpson
MUST REGISTER

EXCEL BASICS ★
Friday, March 28, 10:00AM
This session introduces spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Topics include:

  • Entering data
  • Using autofill
  • Performing calculations with formulas & functions

Earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate upon successful assessment completion.
Prerequisite: Word Basics or prior Excel experience.
MUST REGISTER