Here are the programs for April 2021 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 Christie Sterba at 440.439.4997 or contact her at csterba@cuyahogalibrary.org.

Kids Café – 18 & younger
Monday-Friday, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free grab-and-go lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tunes ‘n’ Tots Virtual Playgroup – For children 0-5 with caregiver
Thursday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.
Join the library for a music-themed virtual play group! Learn new songs and movements, connect with other parents and caregivers, and give your children the opportunity to have fun in a safe, virtual setting! A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an Internet connection to join. MUST REGISTER

Zoom Virtual Storytime (Family) – Caregivers and their children ages 0-5 
Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30 p.m.
Join the libary for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an Internet connection to join. MUST REGISTER

Scam and Identity Theft
Saturday, April 17, 11:00 a.m.
Rachel from Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People will share how to recognize scams, fraud and exploitation. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an Internet connection to join. MUST REGISTER

Chapter Book Champs – For grades 3-5
Monday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.
Whether you finish the book or not, join us for activities and a book discussion based on the following book:
April 19: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein.
A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an Internet connection to join. This program requires you to pick up supplies beforehand. If you are unable to do so but would still like to register, please call the Southeast Branch at (440) 439-4997. MUST REGISTER

Virtual Baby Club: Birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Thursday, April 22, 29, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a virtual five-week Baby Club for caregivers and children ages birth to 35 months. Boost your baby’s brain through play! Connect with your baby and other families and get answers about your growing child. Siblings welcome! Parents ages 18 and older who register to participate in Baby Club will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a $529 college savings award from Ohio’s 529 Plan, College Advantage, for their child. Read the sweepstakes rules. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an Internet connection to join. MUST REGISTER

Poetry Power! – A two-part series for grades 3-5
Thursday, April 22, 29, 6:30 p.m.
Express, create, and write in this two-part poetry workshop for grades 3-5! Registration is required.  A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an Internet connection to join. MUST REGISTER

Southeast Virtual Adult Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 28, 2:00 p.m.
This event will be held virtually on Zoom. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately 1 hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help connecting to Zoom and with technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.  If you have questions about this program please contact a librarian at the Southeast Branch at 440-439-4997. 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