Here are the FREE programs for April 2022 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.
Kids Café -18 & younger
Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kids ages 18 and under can get a FREE grab-and-go lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center – K-8 Grade
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, May 2, 3:30 p.m.
Join us after school for fun activities for teens! MUST REGISTER
Baby Club -Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Wednesday, May 3, May 10, 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
LEGO Free Build (K-5)
Thursday, May 4, May 18, 3:30 p.m.
We have the LEGOs. Come and create with us!
Practical Home Preparedness – Adults
Saturday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.
The safety and security of your family is everyone’s primary concern, but if the things that we take for granted like clean water, electricity, natural gas for your home heating, or the internet were suddenly taken away due to a severe snowstorm, torrential rainstorm, tornado, civil unrest, or supply chain interruption… what then? Do you want to put your fate and that of your family in the hands of strangers or government agencies, or would you prefer to rely on your self-reliance and preparedness for the situation you are facing? This short workshop will provide you with the knowledge and outline of what you need to know to deal with most any emergency you and your family may face. Learn how to get pure drinking water besides simply boiling it. Learn what foods to stock up on and how to store them. Discover ways to keep warm in your house if your main heat source is suddenly shut off. Remember, when you face an emergency in the future, the difference between a CATASTROPHE and just a SITUATION YOU CAN EASILY DEAL WITH is YOUR degree of preparedness. How prepared are you? How complete is your plan? Reserve your seat at this workshop NOW! MUST REGISTER
ACT Boot Camp
Saturday, May 6, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Learn the format of the ACT, understand skills tested on the ACT, and practice tried-and-true strategies that help you complete each section within its allotted time. Perfect timing for those taking the ACT in June, July, or next fall. MUST REGISTER
Make Your Own Seed Bombs! – 3rd-6th Grade
Tuesday, May 9, 6:00 p.m.
Get ready for spring as we combine soil and seed into a portable ball that you can plant anywhere!
Ellenwood Book Discussion: “My Wife Is Missing” – for Adults
Wednesday, May 10, 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Ellenwood Center – 124 Ellenwood Ave, Bedford, OH 44146
Attend our April monthly book discussion at Ellenwood Community Center – This month we’re reading and discussing My Wife is Missing by DJ 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.
A family vacation turns into a nightmare for Michael Hart when he discovers his wife and two children have disappeared from their New York City hotel room. Horrified, he fears they’ve been kidnapped. Michael’s frantic search to find them takes a shocking turn when he discovers that his wife, Natalie, appears to have left quite willingly, taking their children with her. The police want to know why, and so does Michael. But there may be a reason why Natalie ran, something Michael can’t tell the police — the truth about his past. While untangling his deceptions might be the key to locating Natalie, Michael knows it could also be his undoing. To find his wife, he must now turn to the one person capable of exposing all that he’s been hiding. Natalie thinks she has Michael all figured out and has hatched a plan to escape from him permanently. One detail, though, threatens to derail her efforts: sleep — or more accurately, the lack of it. Since the moment the shocking revelations about her husband came to light, Natalie’s insomnia has worsened to the point that she now suffers from delusions. Are her fears about Michael valid — or a symptom of her condition? With her children’s lives at risk, the stakes for Natalie could not be higher. On her own, running low on energy and resources, avoiding increasingly close calls with Michael — who is on the hunt and closing in fast –Natalie needs someone to turn to for help. But who can she trust when she can’t even trust herself?
VolunTEENS – Grades 6-12
Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours while helping others in your community. MUST REGISTER
Protecting Yourself Online – Adults
Thursday, May 11, 7:00 p.m.
Join us to learn ways to protect yourself and your identity online. An Internet security specialist will give you tips to help you keep your computer and personal information safe. This program will be held via Zoom. A link will be sent to you an hour before the start of the program. MUST REGISTER
Excel 2 -Adults
Friday, May 12, 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to manage, manipulate and analyze data using the sort, filter and chart tools available in Excel. Other topics include paste special options and working with multiple sheets. Prerequisite: Excel 1. MUST REGISTER
Painted Garden Rocks – Adults
Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m.
Come and learn the basic techniques to paint rocks for your garden, yard, or anywhere! Painting rocks is a peaceful and enjoyable art with a beautiful end result. Participants will have the opportunity to join fellow crafters and choose from several pattern choices or make their own design. To allow the rocks to dry and a sealing varnish to be applied, your finished product will be ready to pick up three days after the event. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided. MUST REGISTER
Baby Club Social Hour
Wednesday, May 17, May 24, May 31, 10:30 a.m.
Baby Club SP2023 Extension Hour for additional socialization.
VolunTEENS: Mobile Pantry Assistance -Grades 6-12
Wednesday, May 17, 12:00 p.m.
Have fun, make friends, and earn volunteer hours while helping us with our mobile food pantry! MUST REGISTER
Mobile Pantry – Free, fresh produce distribution
Wednesday, May 17, 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, 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, May 17, 6:30 p.m.
Whether you finished the book or not join us for activities. Registration will close one week before the program. May 17th – Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. MUST REGISTER
Pour Painting Pots – Adults
Saturday, May 20, 10:30 a.m.
Explore the fun art technique of pouring acrylic. We will paint a flowerpot and canvas. Items will be left in the library to dry and picked up later. Paint has the potential for mess, please dress appropriately. MUST REGISTER
Family Storytime -All ages with caregiver
Saturday, May 20th, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
African American Authors Book Group -In-Person or Virtual All Are Welcome
Thursday, May 25, 7:00 p.m. – All Adults Are Welcome
May Title: Summer on the Bluffs: A Novel / Sunny Hostin; with Veronica Chambers. Join us for the discussion of this GREAT SUMMER READ. A novel about summer on historic Oak Bluffs/Martha’s Vineyard exclusive vacation spot to the rich and famous. Welcome to Oak Bluffs, the most exclusive Black beach community in the country. Known for its gingerbread Victorian-style houses and modern architectural marvels, this picturesque town hugging the sea is a mecca for the crème de la crème of Black society — Black people have lived in this pretty slip of the Vineyard since the 1600s and began buying property in the 1800s, making this posh town the embodiment of “old money.” Thirty years ago, Amelia Vaux Tanner and her husband built a house high on the bluffs, a cottage they named Chateau Laveau. For decades, “Ama” played host to American presidents, Wall Street titans, and cultural icons. But her favorite guests have always been her three “goddaughters:” Esperanza “Perry” Soto, a beautiful, talented Afro-Latina lawyer with Ama’s strong, yet guarded personality; Olivia Jones, a gifted Wall Street analyst with Ama’s brilliant, logical mind; and Billie Hayden, a gifted marine biologist and rule-breaker with Ama’s courageous free spirit. Growing up, these three goddaughters from different backgrounds came together each summer at Chateau Laveau. As adults, the cottage is a place this trio of successful yet very different women go to escape, to slow down from their hectic lives, share private time with Ama, and enjoy the gorgeous weather, cool water, and stunning views Oak Bluffs offers. This book comes in many formats. Regular print, Large print, Book on CD, eBook and eAudio.
About Cuyahoga County Public Library
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CONTACT: Christie Sterba, M.L.I.S
Branch Services Assistant II
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Southeast Branch
p 440.439.4997
csterba@cuyahogalibrary.org
