Here are the programs for November 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.

Kid’s Café
Monday – Friday: 3:00 – 3:45 pm / Ages 0 – 18 (Closed November 21 and November 22)
Come to the library where we will be serving meals provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. While supplies last.


—EDUCATIONAL HELP—

GED/HSE Classes
Mondays & Tuesdays / 7:00 – 8:30 pm
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

Homework Center
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) (Closed on November 21 and November 22). 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, November 7 / 1:30 pm / Adults
Books will be available one month before the discussion. November Title: Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan

African American Authors Book Group
Tuesday, November 27 / 7:00 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. November Title: Hope Blooms by Jamie Pope.

Internet Basics
Friday, November 2 / 10:00 am to 1:00 pm / Adults
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. Earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate for this class with the successful completion of an assessment. Registration Required.

Excel 1
Saturday, November 10 / 10:00 am to 1:00 pm / Adults
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. For more information, please visit digitalliteracyassessment.org/agency/ohhoga.
Prerequisite: Word 1 or experience using Excel. Registration Required.

Excel 2
Friday, November 16 / 10:00 am to 12:00 pm / Adults
Learn how to manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel. Topics include sorting, filtering, paste special, conditional formatting and working with multiple sheets. Prerequisite: Excel 1. Registration Required.


—TEENS AND TWEENS—

Pen 2 Page
Wednesday, November 7 / 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.

VolunTEENs At Southeast
Saturday, November 10 / 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.

Drop-In Chess
Monday, November 12 / 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, November 14 / 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.

NASA Young Innovators: Computer Technology
Saturday, November 17 / 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.

Mixed Minds Book Club (for Homeschoolers)
Tuesday, November 27 / 10:30 am / Grades 6 – 12
Come join us great conversations, snacks, and a mix of genres and styles of books. November Title: November Title: The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall Registration Required.

STEAM for Tweens!
Tuesday, November 27 / 3:30 pm / Grades 3 – 5 (Ages 8 – 12)
Join us to discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts. Registration Required.

Teen Maker Boss
Thursday, November 29 / 7:00 pm / Grades 5 – 12
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.


—GRADE SCHOOL—

Art Experiences
Fridays / 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.

Create, Learn & Play
Mondays and Tuesdays / 7:00 to 8:30 pm / Grades K – 5
Children from Kindergarten thru 5th grade are invited to join us for fun stories and activities.

Engage with Me: “Thanks! Random Acts of Kindness and Gratitude”
Thursday, November 8 / 7:00 pm / Families
Families of students in K-8th grade are invited to join us for pizza and engaging conversation for the whole family. Learn about different resources and ideas to help your children succeed in life and meet other people from your community to share ideas and support. Registration Required.

Robotics Soccer Challenge
Saturday, November 10 / 3:00 to 4:30 pm / Ages 7 – 10
Build a robotic soccer team with the Lego WeDo construction set. Using motors, sensors and other elements, construct and program a goal, goalie, and kicker for a showdown against other teams. Lego WeDo! Registration Required.

Fantastic beasts and How to Draw Them
Thursday, November 15 / 7:00 pm / Ages 6 – 12
Inspired by the world of Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter, kids will learn tips & tricks on how to design and produce illustrations using beasts from film/books, or creatures of their imaginations. Registration Required.


—YOUNGER CHILDREN—

Shake It Up Saturdays! Music & Movement – Family Storytime
Saturdays, November 3, 10, 17, and 24 / 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 / 11:30 am / Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in Kindergarten) (with Caregiver)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Toddler Time
Thursday, November 8 / 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
kmartin1@cuyahogalibrary.org