Here are the FREE programs for July 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.

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!

Teen Crafternoon
Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun summer-themed craft! MUST REGISTER

Let’s Jam! – Adults
Saturday, July 8, 11:00 a.m.
In this quick jam session, customers will learn to make strawberry freezer jam. This simple jam method involves zero canning with all the joy of making fresh jam! MUST REGISTER

Summer Sound-Off: Beat the Heat – Teens
Monday, July 10, 1:00 p.m.
Want to make your own music? Come learn how to create your own songs using GarageBand! 

Summer Sound-Off: Sonic Pi – Teens
Tuesday, July 11, 1:00 p.m.
Want to make your own music? Come learn how to code a song with Sonic Pi! No coding experience necessary. 

Summer Sound-Off: Strange Music – Teens
Wednesday, July 12, 1:00 p.m.
Want to make your own music? Come write and record a song with other teens using ukuleles and everyday objects!

Ellenwood Book Discussion – Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Adults  
Wednesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m.
Attend our July monthly book discussion at the Ellenwood Recreation Center. This month we’ll be reading and discussing The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Copies of the book will be available at the Bedford Branch and Ellenwood Center one month prior to the date of the discussion. 

Summer Sound-Off: Do-Re-Meme -Teens
Thursday, July 13, 1:00 p.m.
Want to make your own music? Learn how to meme-ify pop songs! Add your own twist to your favorite songs and create something funny to share.

Family Storytime – All ages with caregiver 
Saturday, July 15, 12 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

The Power of Words
Saturday, July 15, 1:00 p.m.
Learn new writing skills with Sylvan of Twinsburg. Learn how to mindfully choose your words in order to effectively relay a clear message. Learn how to make word choices based on the purpose of your writing and keeping your audience’s attention. MUST REGISTER

Mobile Pantry – Fresh produce distribution  
Wednesday, July 19, 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, July 19, 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: July 19th – Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson. Registration will close one week before the program. If you like to attend after registration closes, please call the Bedford Branch at (440) 439 – 4997. MUST REGISTER

Stay Cool 
Thursday, July 20, 3:00 p.m.
Come make cool snacks and new friends! MUST REGISTER

Excel Advanced Methods and Tools 
Friday, July 21, 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to use some of the advanced functions available in Excel, including lookup and logical functions. We will also discuss the use of pivot tables and conditional formatting to analyze and visualize data. Prerequisite: Excel Charting and Formatting. MUST REGISTER

African American Authors Book Group In-Person or Virtual All Adults Are Welcome 
Thursday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.
All Adults Are Welcome. July Title: The House of Eve: A novel / Sadeqa Johnson
Join us In-Person or On-ZOOM for the discussion of this historical fiction novel set in 1950’s as two African American women set out on a journey to attend college. Book Overview: 1950s Philadelphia: Fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising a daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright. Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don’t let just anyone into their fold.
This book comes in many formats, regular print, large print, eBook and eAudio.

Alcohol Ink Coasters – Adults 
Saturday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.
Adults, come join us in making your own cool and vibrant, Alcohol Ink Coasters! It’s so easy, and each coaster will have it’s own unique look. 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