Cleveland Public Library | Summer 2024 Family Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE

Kids, Teens & Families

SUMMER 2024

We are The People’s University, the center of learning for a diverse and inclusive community.

VISION A city in which opportunity is within reach. A Library that empowers its people. CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

325 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 623-2800 • cpl.org LIBRARY HOURS

Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Closed Sunday

STAY CONNECTED

CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Summer Fun

JOIN US!

Edgewater bookbox

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday

12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Ends August 31

Art Box

3236 Payne Avenue, Cleveland

Every Saturday

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Ends October 5

Wade Oval Bookbox

Every Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Every Saturday in September 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ends September 28

West Side Market

Every Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS

Young Scholars’ Academy

Learn to Read & Succeed!

Weekly program prepares children and their caregivers for Kindergarten. All lessons are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards.

Register for one of these age-appropriate sessions:

Beginner: ages 3 - 4

Transitional: ages 4 - 6

Scholars who register for the Transitional session must be Kindergarten eligible for the coming school year.

Morning and afternoon sessions. Online and in-person options available. Register at cpl.org/kids-teens or call (216) 623-7114

JOIN IN THE FUN!

Families with children ages 0 to 5, play, learn and grow together with your library!

FamilySpace is a special play area with dedicated staff connecting you to resources in the community.

For more information, dates and times, visit cpl.org/familyspace or call (216) 623-7114.

Programming designed to support families with children from birth through Kindergarten.

Early literacy services provide the foundation parents and caregivers need to grow great readers and prepare children to succeed in preschool and kindergarten.

Call (216) 623-7114 for additional information

STORYTIMES

Bring your little ones to the library and begin raising readers. Age-appropriate storytimes are designed for specific developmental levels as children gain language and pre-reading skills. These sessions provide engaging interactions with words and reading to foster children’s early literacy skills while also building social and emotional skills. Check branch listings for schedules.

TAKE HOME STORYTIME KITS

Stop at West Park Branch at the beginning of each month to check out our featured story book and pick up your free storytime kit to enjoy at home. Each kit will include an assortment of activities to enhance the story and promote early literacy skills. While you’re at the library, join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative and give your family the best foundation for success in school and beyond.

June 29, July 31 & August 31 | West Park

0 to 3: Read to Me

Literacy begins at birth and every parent or caregiver can learn and use simple, researchbased techniques to build language and literacy skills right from the start. A new collection of programs and events designed especially for children from birth up to age 3 (0 to 36 months) and their parents/caregivers, including reading challenges, playdates, parent chats, and more. Questions? Call (216) 623-7114

0 to 3: Read to Me programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.

Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome

0 to 3: Read to Me PlaySpaces

Harvard-Lee | Lorain | Union | West Park | Woodland

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Carnegie West | Harvard Lee | Hough | Lorain | Union | West Park | Woodland

Early Learning at Home

READ & LEARN & PLAY

Parents and caregivers

Pick up a free, themed learning kit for kids ages 5 and under at the Addison Branch. (while supplies last)

Kits include fun activities and simple things you can do to help your young children master early literacy and early numeracy skills.

CPL PL AY

Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, enthusiast, or a casual fan, there’s more for you at CPL PLAY.

FREE PLAY puts the focus on new gaming experiences from video games to board games. VERSUS PLAY is competitive gaming, live–streamed events, and esports coverage.

Want to play? Contact gaming@cpl.org. Learn more at cpl.org/gaming

PLAY LIVE AND IN-PERSON

Saturdays, June 29 & August 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, Learning Commons, 2nd floor

PLAY ONLINE

Live–streamed gaming and esports, discussions, tournaments, unboxings, panel discussions, and networking with a local and global community of gamers. Livestreaming every week on twitch.tv/cplplay

Alternating between Thursdays | 12:00 p.m. & Fridays | 5:00 p.m.

Visit cpl.org/gaming for more information about CPL PLAY, a schedule of upcoming events, and updates from the CPL PLAY world. Have questions? Contact CPL PLAY at gaming@cpl.org.

LEAGUE PLAY

Calling all gamers! Join the CPL PLAY League for competition in our libraries. Events are coming soon for King of Fighters XV, Halo Infinite, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and more. Play against Cleveland’s best and find out if you’ve got what it takes to win it all!

Want to play? Contact gaming@cpl.org. Learn more at cpl.org/gaming.

SUMMER USED BOOK SALES

Gently used books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and CDs for adults, kids, and teens at prices that will make everyone smile.

Proceeds benefit the Cleveland Public Library Foundation which helps to support and expand collections, services, and programming at your neighborhood library.

Friday, June 7 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Saturday, June 8 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Woodland

Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Hough

Monday & Wednesday, June 24 & 25 | 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. | Fleet

Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Addison

Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Jefferson

Wednesday, July 24 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Fulton

Monday - Saturday, August 26 - 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Jefferson

Wednesday, August 21 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Rice

STUDIO

CLEVEL AND PUBLIC LIBRARY

This vibrant, cutting-edge tech space designed for teens, blends the latest in technology and learning in a dynamic, interactive environment.

Enjoy competitive and collaborating gaming with CPL PLAY; learn the basics of lighting and how to use it to enhance visual storytelling and create immersive environments; get hands-on building PCs and gain a comprehensive understanding of each component, and much more.

Get more info at: cpl.org/studio525

Drop-in Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Main Campus

Louis Stokes Wing | 1st floor

Weekly Programs

Special Event

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

JUNE

ADDISON

Early Learning at Home Kit: Fun with Feelings

All month long (while supplies last)

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays, June 5, 12 & 26 | 10:30 a.m.

Chess Club

Tuesdays, June 4 & 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Bad Art Day

Friday, June 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Family Story Circle

Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 a.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets

Saturday, June 15 | 2:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Makerkit Construction

Thursday, June 27 | 11:00 a.m.

BROOKLYN

Brick Builders Challenge

Wednesdays, June 5, 12 & 26 | 12:30 p.m.

Tales for Tails

Saturday, June 8 | 11:00 a.m.

Kids’ Comedy Hour

Friday, June 14 | 4:00 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

FamilySpace

Tuesdays | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays, June 5, 12 & 26 | 10:30 a.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program Register at CPL.org/ kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness

EAST 131ST STREET

Makerlabs: Duct Tape Universe Tuesday, June 4 | 1:00 p.m.

Create a Pop-Up Book Tuesday, June 4 | 4:30 p.m.

Board Game Day Friday, June 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Pete the Cat Groovy Buttons Game Tuesday, June 11 | 12:30 p.m.

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes Tuesday, June 18 | 12:30 p.m.

Paper Quilt Friday, June 21 | 4:30 p.m.

EASTMAN

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Mondays & Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

Kick Off a Cleveland READS Summer Monday, June 10 | 1:30 p.m.

Comfort and Calm Sensory Space Wednesdays, June 12 & 26 | 12:00 p.m.

It’s a Grand Old Flag Trivia Friday, June 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Bubblemania with the Great Lakes Science Center Thursday, June 20 | 2:00 p.m.

Super Summer Movie: Zootopia Friday, June 28 | 3:00 p.m.

FLEET

Makerlabs: Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Monday, June 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Summer Used Book Sale

Monday & Wednesday, June 24 & 26 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

FULTON

Cleveland READS Summer Kick Off: Featuring Gracie’s Corner and Daniel Tiger Wednesday, June 13 | 1:00 p.m.

Park Ranger Visit: Understand Misunderstood Animals Monday, June 3 | 1:00 p.m.

Safety First Tuesday, June 4 | 1:00 p.m.

Family Fun Day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park Saturday, June 22 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Free transportation: visit cpl.libcal.com/ event/12012977 for details

Lake Erie Ink: Comics and Zines Creation (ages 10 & up) Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Summer Camp: Explore Space Mondays | 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Friday, June 7 | 2:00 p.m.

Summer Chess Friday, June 14 | 3:30 p.m.

GLENVILLE

Juneteenth Storytelling Festival Friday, June 14 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Green Movement Glenville Garden 11401 East 114th Street

HARVARD-LEE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturdays, June 1, 15 & 29 | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Gaga for Goats Tuesday, June 4 | 1:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesday, June 5 | 11:00 a.m.

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Friday, June 7 | 12:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Prep Saturday, June 15 | 12:00 p.m.

Lit Lounge: Comics at the Corner Saturday, June 15 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

HOUGH BRANCH

FamilySpace

Mondays & Thursdays | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cuyahoga Reads: Lit Through the Arts (Grades 3 - 6) Wednesday, June 6 | 2:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Monday, June 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Summer Used Book Sale Friday, June 14 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Juneteenth Storytellers Tuesday, June 18 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

COSI Kit Experiments Monday, June 24 | 12:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Jungle Bob and Friends Saturday, June 22 | 2:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Story Saturdays, June 1, 15 & 29 | 11:00 a.m.

Walkabout Tremont Friday, June 14 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Makerkit Construction Friday, June 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Tie Dye Day on the Longest Day Thursday, June 20 | 3:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Hands On: Textile Magic Wednesday, June 12 | 1:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

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Hands On: African American Artists in Cleveland - Painting Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m.

LORAIN

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturdays, June 8 & 22 | 11:30 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Meet the Mini Horses Saturday, June 22 | 1:00 p.m.

Young Scholars’ Academy: Beginner & Transitional Register at cpl.org/ kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Youth Services, 4th floor

Motivational Monday Monday, June 3 | 11:00 a.m.

Splashpalooza Saturday, June 8 | 3:00 p.m. Eastman Reading Garden

Origami for Kids Monday, June 10 | 10:30 a.m.

Art of the Book: Paper Making Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Craft Friday, June 21 | 2:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids Saturday, June 22 | 2:00 p.m.

Summer Scientists Wednesday, June 26 | 2:00 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING,

JR.

Monday Movies Mondays, June 10 & 17 | 2:00 p.m.

Story Circle (age 6 to 11)

Wednesday, June 12 | 2:00 p.m.

The Art of DJ’ing Friday, June 21 | 10:30 a.m.

Sing, Sing, Sing Along: a Celebration of Black Music Month Wednesday, June 26 | 2:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Drop-in Family Story Circle Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.

Urban Ecology: Where Nature and the City Interact (Environmental Impact Series) Mondays, June 10 - 24 | 1:00 p.m.

Story Walk Wednesday, June 12 | 1:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Summer Seedlings: Pot and Paint at the Library Wednesday, June 5 | 1:00 p.m.

Books and Bubbles Thursday, June 6 | 11:00 a.m.

Color My Summer Saturday, June 8 | 11:00 a.m.

Oceans of Sea Creatures Monday, June 10 | 2:00 p.m.

Dreamcatcher Crafts Tuesday, June 11 | 2:00 p.m.

Juneteenth Crafts Monday, June 17 | 2:00 p.m.

Calming Jar Craft Monday, June 24 | 2:00 p.m.

RICE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Wednesdays, June 12 & 26 | 11:30 a.m.

Summer Seeds Monday, June 3 | 4:00 p.m.

Movin’ and Groovin’ with the Wii® Saturdays, June 15 & 29 | 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Cleveland READS Summer Kick Off Tuesday, June 11 | 2:00 p.m.

SOUTH

Family Circle Time Wednesdays, June 5, 12 & 26 | 11:00 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime! Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe! Saturdays, June 8 & 22 | 11:00 a.m.

Learn Your First Guitar Chord Tuesday, June 11 | 4:30 p.m.

Mosaic Letter Canvas Friday, June 14 | 1:00 p.m.

DIY Punk Day Saturday, June 15 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Stem Robotics Day Thursday, June 20 | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: LittleBits Open Play Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Father’s Day Cards Monday, June 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Painting Fun Monday, June 17 | 1:00 p.m.

Family Movie of the Month Friday, June 21 | 1:00 p.m.

Stranger Awareness Monday, June 24 | 1:00 p.m.

Summer Painting Fun Tuesday, June 25 | 10:15 a.m.

STERLING

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Thursdays, June 13 & 27 | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Gaga for Goats Saturday, June 22 | 10:30 a.m.

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Wednesday, June 12 | 2:00 p.m.

UNION

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Bubble Show Thursday, June 6 | 1:00 p.m.

Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program Register at CPL.org/ kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness

Juneteenth Crafts Friday, June 21 | 2:00 p.m.

WEST PARK

0-3 Read To Me Playdates Thursdays, June 13 & 27 | 10:30 a.m.

Kick Off Summer With Real Ponies Monday, June 10 | 3:30 p.m.

Beginning Reader Book Kits Monday, June 10 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, June 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sleepy Pajama Storytime Friday, June 28 | 4:00 p.m. Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/12061814

Take Home Story Time Kit Saturday, June 29 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WOODLAND

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturday, June 15 & Friday, June 28 | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Meet the Mini Horses Saturday, June 28 | 3:00 p.m.

Young Scholars’ Academy: Beginner & Transitional Register at CPL.org/kids-teens/ kindergarten-readiness

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursdays | 10:30 a.m.

Cleveland READS Summer Block Party Saturday, June 1 | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

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Summer Used Book Sale

Friday, June 7 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 8 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Community Blooms

Saturday, June 8 & Tuesday, June 11 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs

Friday, June 14 | 4:30 p.m.

Nature Cyanotypes

Thursday, June 20 | 4:00 p.m.

JULY

ADDISON

Summer Used Book Sale

Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6

10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Early Learning at Home: Time Flies

All month long (while supplies last)

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Chess Club

Tuesdays, July 2, 16 & 30 | 4:00 p.m.

Family Story Circle

Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m.

Learn About Air Quality

Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m.

Fun in the Sun

Saturday, July 20 | 11:00 a.m.

BROOKLYN

Brick Builders Challenge

Wednesdays | 12:30 p.m.

Tales for Tails

Saturday, July 6 | 11:00 a.m.

Adventurers Wanted (D & D for Kids)

Thursdays, July 11 - 25 | 3:30 p.m.

Kids’ Comedy Hour

Friday, July 12 | 4:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Mysterylab Friday, July 19 | 3:00 p.m.

Summer Games Chalk Art Friday, July 26 | 12:30 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

FamilySpace

Tuesdays | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Cleveland READS Summer Block Party Thursday, July 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Seahorse

Wednesday, July 10

COLLINWOOD

Makerlabs: Duct Tape Universe

Friday, July 12

EAST 131ST STREET

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets

Wednesday, July 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Chalk Walk Wednesday, July 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Game Day

Tuesday, July 16 | 12:30 p.m.

Bowling for Books Tuesday, July 23 | 2:30 p.m.

Time to Unwind: Crochet Circle Wednesday, July 24 | 3:00 p.m.

EASTMAN

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:00 a.m.

Comfort and Calm Sensory Space

Wednesdays July 10 & 24 | 12:00 p.m.

Owls: Birds of Prey

Thursday, July 18 | 2:00 p.m.

Super Summer Movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru Friday, July 26 | 3:00 p.m.

FULTON

Summer Used Book Sale July 24 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Happy Recycled July Monday, July 1 | 1:00 p.m.

American Dream Stories Wednesday, July 3 | 3:30 p.m.

Family Fun Day at Cuyahoga Valley National Saturday, July 27 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free transportation: visit cpl.libcal.com/ event/12012978 for details

GARDEN VALLEY

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Friday, July 5

Global Insights Wednesday, July 10

Summer Camp: Discover Your Superpower Mondays, July 1 - 29 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Summer Chess Friday, July 12 | 3:30 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturdays, July 13 & 27 | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Meet the Mini Horses Monday, July 8 | 3:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesday, July 3 | 11:00 a.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Tuesday, July 9 | 12:30 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Start a Seedling Tuesday, July 16

Lucky Paper Stars Friday, July 26 | 12:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Prep Saturday, July 27 | 12:00 p.m.

HOUGH

FamilySpace

Mondays & Thursdays | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Summer Games Wednesdays, July 24 & 31 | 3:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Summer Used Book Sale Saturday, July 13 | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Puppet Show Saturday, July 20 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Fun in the Sun Wednesday, July 10 | 2:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Story

Saturdays, July 13 & 27 | 11:00 a.m.

Raptors of Northeast Ohio

Saturday, July 20 | 2:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Makerkit Construction Friday, July 26

Build It Saturday, July 27 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Walkabout Tremont Friday, July 12 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Water: Let’s Explore Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19 | 1:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Hands On: Drawing the City Wednesday, July 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Hands On: African American Artists in Cleveland - Printmaking Wednesday, July 24 | 1:00 p.m.

LORAIN

Build a Mini Rocket Wednesday, July 3 | 2:00 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturdays, July 6 & 20 | 11:30 a.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

& FAMILIES

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Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Tuesday | 10:30 a.m.

Get Your Game On Wednesday, July 17 | 3:30 p.m.

Makerlabs: Making Paracord Survival Bands

Wednesday, July 24 | 2:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Youth Services, 4th floor

Art of the Book: Make a Mini-Book

Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Illumination Station

Wednesday, July 3 | 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 6 | 2:00 p.m.

Origami for Kids

Monday, July 8 | 10:30 a.m.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s Studio: Visual Book Tour

Saturday, July 13 | 2:30 p.m.

Rockin’ Rocket

Saturday, July 20 | 2:00 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

Saturday, July 27 | 2:00 p.m.

Summer Scientists

Wednesday, July 31 | 2:00 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Monday Movies

Mondays, July 1 & 8 | 2:00 p.m.

Story Circle (ages 6 to 11)

Wednesdays, July 3, 17 & 31 | 2:00 p.m.

Maintain Like the Soul Train: Music Word Scrambles

Thursday, July 18 | 3:30 p.m.

Monday Movie

Monday, July 22 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Drop-in Family Story Circle Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.

Makerlabs: Making Paracord Survival Bands Wednesday, July 17 | 3:00 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Monday, July 15 | 1:00 p.m.

Understanding Air Quality (Environmental Impact Series) Mondays, July 8 - 22 | 1:00 p.m.

Where Everyone is an Artist Wednesday, July 17 | 1:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Books and Bubbles Tuesday, July 2 | 11:00 a.m.

Coding4Kids: Cuyahoga Reads Wednesday, July 10 | 12:00 p.m.

Butterfly Art Monday, July 22 | 2:00 p.m.

Color My Summer Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m.

Paper Lantern Craft Monday, July 15 | 2:00 p.m.

Ready to Read Bootcamp: Cuyahoga Reads (grades K - 3) Monday, July 15 | 2:00 p.m.

RICE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Wednesdays, July 10 & 24 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Movin’ and Groovin’ Saturdays, July 13 & 27 | 12:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Bilingual Storytime! Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe!

Saturdays, July 6 & 20 | 11:00 a.m.

Family Circle Time Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Learn Your First Drum Beat Tuesday, July 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, July 24 | 1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Family Movie: Trolls Band Together Friday, July 26 | 1:00 p.m.

Library Open Jam Saturday, July 27 | 2:00 p.m.

Video Game Day Tuesday, July 30 | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Tie Dye T-Shirts Monday, July 15 | 1:00 p.m.

Family Movie of the Month Friday, July 19 | 1:00 p.m.

STERLING

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Thursdays, July 11 & 25 | 11:00 a.m.

Makerlabs: Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Wednesday, July 17 at 2pm.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Meet the Mini Horses Saturday, July 20 | 1:30 p.m.

UNION

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Bubble Show Thursday, June 6 | 1:00 p.m.

Red, White, and You Friday, July 5 | 2:00 p.m.

WEST PARK

0-3 Read To Me Playdates Thursdays, July 11 & 25 | 10:30 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Jungle Terry and His Animal Friends Wednesday, July 31 | 4:00 p.m.

AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, July 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Free Beginning Reader Book Kits

Monday, July 8 (while supplies last)

Book Mini-Golf

Wednesday, July 17 | 12:00 p.m.

Take Home Story Time Kit

Wednesday, July 31

WOODLAND

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Friday, July 12 & Saturday, July 20 | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Circus Skills Show

Thursday, July 25 | 3:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 | 10:30 a.m.

Community Blooms Wednesday, July 10 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Board Game Play Tuesday, July 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Wednesday, July 24 | 4:30 p.m.

Summer Kite Making Friday, July 26 | 4:00 p.m.

AUGUST

ADDISON

Early Learning at Home Kit: Dig Those Directions

All month long (while supplies last)

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Chess Club

Tuesdays, August 13 & 27 | 3:00 p.m.

Family Story Circle

Saturday, August 10 | 11:00 a.m.

Fun in the Sun

Saturday, August 18 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

KIDS & FAMILIES

(CONTINUED)

Makerlabs: Makerkit Construction

Wednesday, August 28 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Nature Inspiration Academy

Monday, August 5 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Brick Builders Challenge

Wednesday, August 8 | 12:30 p.m.

Brooklyn Gamers Society Friday, August 2 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Family Game Night

Thursday, August 22 | 4:30 p.m.

Kids’ Comedy Hour

Friday, August 9 | 4:00 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

FamilySpace

Tuesdays | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays, August 7, 14 & 28 | 10:30 a.m.

Butterfly Craft

Wednesday, August 7 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131ST STREET

Vision Boards

Thursday, August 8 | 1:30 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, August 13 | 1:00 p.m.

EASTMAN

Comfort and Calm Sensory Space

Wednesdays, August 14 & 28 | 12:00 p.m.

Paint and Relax

Thursday, August 8 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Mondays & Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

FLEET

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Monday, August 5 | 3:00 p.m.

FULTON

Fulton Family Photo Time Monday, August 5 | 2:00 p.m.

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Wednesday, August 7 | 3:30 p.m.

Masterpiece ART with Studio Go Thursday, August 8 | 1:00 p.m.

Family Fun Days at Cuyahoga Valley National Park Saturday, August 24 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Free transportation: visit cpl.libcal.com/ event/12013130 for details

GARDEN VALLEY

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Friday, August 2 | 2:00 p.m.

Summer Chess Friday, August 16 | 3:30 p.m.

Become an Environmental Hero Tuesday, August 27 | 4:00 p.m.

GLENVILLE

Lakeside Nature Discovery Friday, August 9 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Port Authority Lakefront Nature Preserve 8701 Lakeshore Blvd.

HARVARD-LEE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturdays, August 10 & 24 | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Jungle Terry and His Animal Friends Tuesday, August 20 | 3:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Friday, August 2 | 1:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesday, August 7 | 11:00 a.m.

Painting Palooza Friday, August 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Prep Saturday, August 10 | 12:00 p.m.

Recycled Book Art

Thursday, August 22 | 3:30 p.m.

HOUGH

FamilySpace

Mondays & Thursdays | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Saturday Special: Jungle Terry and Friends Saturday, August 20 | 3:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Monday, August 5 | 12:00 p.m.

The Summer Games

Wednesday, August 7 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Summer Used Book Sale Monday - Saturday August 26 - 31 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Makerlabs: Makerkit Construction Thursday, August 8 | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Walkabout Tremont: Let’s Luau Friday, August 9 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Story Saturdays, August 10 & 24 | 11:00 a.m.

Build It Saturday, August 10 | 12:00 p.m.

Postcard Party Saturday, August 31 | 3:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Hands On: Chalk Wednesday, August 7 | 1:00 p.m.

Hands On: Papercraft Alphabet Basics Wednesday, August 21 | 1:00 p.m.

LORAIN

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Saturdays, August 3, 17 & 21 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Jungle Terry and His Animal Friends Wednesday, August 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Saturday, August 10

MAIN LIBRARY

Youth Services, 4th floor

Motivational Monday Monday, August 5 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Art of the Book: Letterpress for Little Ones Saturday, August 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Magic School Bus Bonanza Saturday, August 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Imagination Station Saturday, August 17 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids Saturday, August 24 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Handwriting Heroes Saturday, August 24 | 2:30 p.m.

Origami for Kids Monday, August 26 | 10:30 a.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING,

JR.

Monday Movies Monday, August 5 | 2:00 p.m.

Story Circle (age 6 to 11)

Wednesday, August 14 | 2:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Paint and Sip Friday, August 2 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Drop-in Family Story Circle Saturdays, August 3, 10 & 17 | 10:30 a.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

(CONTINUED)

How Great is Our Great Lake?

(Environmental Impact Series)

Mondays, August 5 & 12 | 1:00 p.m.

Summer Social: A Patron Appreciation Party Thursday, August 15 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Back-to-School Spectacular Saturday, August 17 | 12:00 p.m.

Back-to-School Trivia Challenge Wednesday, August 21 | 3:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Books and Bubbles

Thursday, August 1 | 11:00 a.m.

Watermelon Rock Art

Monday, August 5 | 1:30 p.m.

Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Thursday, August 8 | 2:00 p.m.

Color My Summer Saturday, August 10 | 11:00 a.m.

Family Literacy Day: Cuyahoga Reads (grades K - 8) Saturday, August 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Cuyahoga Reads: Youthbiz Academy Friday, August 30 | 3:00 p.m.

RICE

Summer Used Book Sale

Wednesday, August 21 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Wednesdays, August 7 & 21 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Movin’ and Groovin’ Saturday, August 10

SOUTH

Bilingual Storytime! Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe! Saturdays, August 3, 17 & 24 | 11:00 a.m.

Family Circle Time Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

New School Year, New Me Friday, August 23 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cardboard Creations Saturday, August 24 | 11:00 a.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Family Movie of the Month Friday, August 30 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

STERLING

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Thursdays, August 8 & 22 | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Special Event: Jungle Terry and His Animal Friends Wednesday, August 28 | 4:15 p.m.

Makerlabs: Makerkit Construction Wednesday, August 21 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION

0 to 3 Read to Me Playdates Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

WEST PARK

0-3 Read To Me Play Date Thursdays, August 8 & 22 | 10:30 a.m.

Bubbles! Wednesday, August 7 | 11:30 a.m.

Beginning Reader Book Kits Monday, August 12 (while supplies last)

AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, August 13 | 3:00 p.m.

Take-Home Story Time Kit Saturday, August 31 (while supplies last)

WOODLAND

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursdays | 10:30 a.m.

Community Blooms Saturday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 20 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Friday, August 23 | 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 | 4:30 p.m.

Custom Water Bottle Stickers Thursday, August 22 | 4:00 p.m.

Custom Water Bottles Thursday, August 29 | 4:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

JUNE

ADDISON

Chess Club

Tuesdays, June 4 & 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Bad Art Day Friday, June 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Saturday, June 15 | 2:00 p.m.

Anime Club Thursday, June 20 | 4:00 p.m.

Classic Book Club Friday, June 21 | 4:00 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Adventurers Wanted: Dungeons & Dragons Thursdays | 3:30 p.m.

Brooklyn Gamers Society Friday, June 7 | 3:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Mysterylab Friday, June 21 | 3:00 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

Fix-It CLE: FREE Repair Workshop Saturday, June 15 | 12:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

Makerlabs: Code Your Design Monday, June 17 | 1:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST STREET

Makerlabs: Duct Tape Universe Tuesday, June 4 | 1:00 p.m.

Create a Pop-up Book Tuesday, June 4 | 4:30 p.m.

Board Game Day Friday, June 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Paper Quilt Friday, June 21 | 4:30pm

EASTMAN

Cleveland Reads Summer Kick-Off Monday, June 10 | 1:30 p.m.

Pause and Paint Tuesday, June 11 | 4:00 p.m.

FLEET

Makerlabs: Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Monday, June 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Summer Used Book Sale Monday, June 24 & Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Mysterylab Tuesday, June 25 | 3:00 p.m.

FULTON

Lake Erie Ink: Comics and Zines Creation Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Friday, June 7 | 2:00 p.m.

Summer Chess Friday, June 14 | 3:30 p.m.

GLENVILLE

Juneteenth Storytelling Festival Friday, June 14 | 1:00 p.m. Green Movement Glenville Garden 11401 East 114th St.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

FOR TEENS

HARVARD-LEE

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Friday, June 7 | 12:00 p.m.

Graduation Photos (High School Grads Only) Friday, June 7 | 3:00 p.m. Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/12058226

Lit Lounge: Comics at the Corner Saturday, June 15 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

HOUGH

Cuyahoga Reads: Lit Through the Arts (grades 6 - 8) Monday, June 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Making Tunes, Virtual Rock Band Monday, June 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Summer Used Book sale Friday, June 14 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Juneteenth Storytellers Tuesday, June 18 | 3:00 p.m.

COSI Kit Experiments Monday, June 24 | 12:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Introduction to Backyard Vegetable Gardening Saturday, June 8 | 2:00 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Saturdays, June 8 & 22 | 3:00 p.m.

City Streets: Before and After Saturday, June 15 | 3:00 p.m.

Tie Dye Day on the Longest Day Thursday, June 20 | 3:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Hands On: Textile Magic Wednesday, June 13 | 1:00 p.m.

Hands On: African American Artists in Cleveland - Painting

Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m.

LORAIN

Makerlabs: Code Your Design Monday, June 10 | 3:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Let’s Just Talk About Books! Saturday, June 1 | 12:00 p.m. Eastman Reading Garden

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Monday Movies Mondays, June 10 & 17 | 2:00 p.m.

Maintain Like the Soul Train: Music Word Scrambles Thursday, June 20 | 3:30 p.m.

The Art of DJ’ing Friday, June 20 | 10:30 a.m.

Sing, Sing, Sing Along: a Celebration of Black Music Month

Wednesday, June 26 | 2:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Paint and Sip Friday, June 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Urban Ecology: Where Nature and the City Interact (Environmental Impact Series) Mondays, June 10 - 24 | 1:00 p.m.

Time out for Teens Wednesday, June 12 | 3:00 p.m.

Graphically Speaking Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Summer Seedlings: Pot and Paint at the Library Wednesday, June 5 | 1:00 p.m.

Color My Summer Saturday, June 8 | 11:00 a.m.

Dreamcatcher Crafts Tuesday, June 11 | 2:00 p.m.

Juneteenth Crafts Monday, June 17 | 2:00 p.m.

Calming Jar Craft Monday, June 24 | 2:00 p.m.

RICE

Summer Seeds Monday, June 3 | 3:00 p.m.

Movin’ and Groovin’ Saturdays, June 15 & 29 | 12:30 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Summer Lit League Kickoff Event Tuesday, June 11 | 2:00 p.m.

SOUTH

Studio Orientation Wednesday, June 5 | 4:30 p.m.

Learn Your First Guitar Chord Tuesday, June 11 | 4:30 p.m.

Mosaic Letter Canvas Friday, June 14 | 1:00 p.m.

DIY Punk Day Saturday, June 15 | 2:00 p.m.

Junk Journaling Saturday, June 15 | 2:30 p.m.

OBS Streaming Software For Beginners Saturday, June 15 | 4:30 p.m.

Stem Robotics Day Thursday, June 20 | 11:00 a.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

YA Art Series: Summer Edition Wednesday, June 12 | 1:00 p.m.

Painting Fun Monday, June 17 | 1:00 p.m.

STERLING

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Wednesday, June 12, 2024

WEST PARK

Cozy Community Crafting Circle Friday, June 7 | 11:00 a.m.

AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, June 11 | 4:00 p.m.

WOODLAND

Summer Used Book Sale Friday, June 7 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Community Blooms Tuesday, June 11 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Friday, June 14 | 4:30 p.m.

JULY

ADDISON

Summer Used Book Sale

Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Chess Club

Tuesdays, July 2, 16 & 30 | 3:00 p.m.

Technology for Readers Tuesday, July 9 | 3:00 p.m.

Learn About Air Quality Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m.

Classic Book Club

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne Wednesday, July 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Anime Club Thursday, July 18 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Around the Campfire: All About Urban Legends Friday, July 19 | 1:00 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Gamers Society Friday, July 5 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Makerlabs: Mysterylab Friday, July 19 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

FOR TEENS (CONTINUED)

Summer Games Chalk Art

Friday, July 26 | 12:30 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

Makerlabs: Duct Tape Universe

Thursday, July 11

EAST 131ST STREET

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets

Wednesday, July 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Chalk Walk

Wednesday, July 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Game Day

Tuesday, July 16 | 12:30 p.m.

Bowling for Books

Tuesday, July 23 | 2:30 p.m.

Time to Unwind: Crochet Circle

Wednesday, July 24 | 3:00 p.m.

EASTMAN

Pause and Paint

Tuesday, July 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Owls: Birds of Prey

Thursday, July 18 | 2:00 p.m.

FULTON

Happy Recycled July Monday, July 1 | 1:00 p.m.

American Dream Stories

Wednesday, July 3 | 3:30 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets

Friday, July 5 | 2:00 p.m.

Global Insights

Wednesday, Jul 10 | 3:30 p.m.

Summer Chess

Friday, July 12 | 3:30 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, July 9 | 12:30 p.m.

Lucky Paper Stars Friday, July 26 | 12:30 p.m.

HOUGH

Video Game Day: Mario Cart Tournament Monday, July 8 | 11:30 a.m.

Fix-It CLE: FREE Repair Workshop

Saturday, July 20 | 12:00 p.m.

The Summer Games

Wednesdays, July 24 & 31 | 3:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Summer Used Book Sale

Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Fun in the Sun Wednesday, July 10 | 2:00 p.m.

Join the Realm: Dungeons & Dragons Adventures Saturdays, July 6 & 20 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Raptors of Northeast Ohio Saturday, July 13 | 2:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Hands On: Drawing the City Wednesday, July 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Hands On: African American Artists in Cleveland - Printmaking Wednesday, July 24 | 1:00 p.m.

LORAIN

Build a Mini Rocket Wednesday, July 3 | 2:00 p.m.

Get Your Game On Wednesday, July 17 | 3:30 p.m.

Makerlabs: Making Paracord Survival Bands Wednesday, July 24 | 2:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Let’s Just Talk About Books

Saturday, July 6 | 12:00 p.m. Eastman Reading Garden

Open Air Open Mic

Friday, July 19 | 4:00 p.m. Eastman Reading Garden

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Monday Movies Mondays, July 1, 8 & 22 | 2:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Code Your Design Monday, July 15 | 11:00 a.m.

Maintain Like the Soul Train: Music Word Scrambles Thursday, July 18 | 3:30 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Paint and Sip Friday, July 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Teen Art Space Wednesday, July 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Where Everyone is an Artist Wednesday, July 17 | 1:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Making Paracord Survival Bands Wednesday, July 17 | 3:00 p.m.

Understanding Air Quality (Environmental Impact Series) Mondays, July 8, 15 & 22 | 1:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Coding4Kids: Cuyahoga Reads Wednesday, July 10 | 12:00 p.m.

Color My Summer Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m.

RICE

Movin’ and Groovin’ Saturdays, July 13 & 27 | 12:30 p.m.

ROCKPORT

BBTTC: Content Creation Bootcamp Tuesday - Thursday, July 23 - 25 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Junk Journaling Saturdays, July 13 & 27

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Studio Orientation

Wednesday, July 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Learn Your First Drum Beat Tuesday, July 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Podcast Recording 101 Thursday, July 18 | 4:30 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, July 24 | 1:00 p.m.

Library Open Jam Saturday, July 27 | 2:00 p.m.

Video Game Day Tuesday, July 30 | 11:00 a.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Tie Dye T-Shirts Monday, July 15 | 1:00 p.m.

YA Art Series: Summer Edition

Wednesday, July 17 | 1:00 p.m.

STERLING

Makerlabs: Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Wednesday, July 17 | 2:00 pm

WEST PARK

Cozy Community Crafting Circle Friday, July 12 | 11:00 a.m.

Book Mini-Golf

Wednesday, July 17 | 12:00 p.m.

WOODLAND

Community Blooms

Wednesday, July 10 | 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20 | 12:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Board Game Play Tuesday, July 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Wednesday, July 24 | 4:30 p.m.

PROGRAMS

AUGUST

ADDISON

Chess Club

Tuesdays, August 13 & 27 | 4:00 p.m.

Anime Club

Thursday, August 15 | 4:00 p.m.

Fun in the Sun

Saturday, August 17 | 11:00 a.m.

Classic Book Club

Wednesday, August 21 | 4:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Makerkit Construction

Wednesday, August 28 | 2:00 p.m.

State Gemstones and Minerals

Thursday, August 29 | 4:00 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Adventurers Wanted (Dungeons & Dragons)

Thursdays | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Brooklyn Gamers Society Friday, August 2 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

Makerlabs: Making Paracord Survival Bands

Thursday, August 15

EAST 131ST STREET

Vision Boards

Thursday, August 8 | 1:30 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, August 13 | 1:00 p.m.

EASTMAN

Paint and Relax

Thursday, August 8 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

FLEET

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets

Monday, August 5 | 3:00 p.m.

FULTON

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Wednesday, August 7 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Masterpiece ART With Studio Go Thursday, August 8 | 1:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Friday, August 2 | 2:00 p.m.

Summer Chess Friday, August 16 | 3:30 p.m.

Become an Environmental Hero Tuesday, August 27 | 4:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Makerlabs: Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Friday, August 2 | 1:00 p.m.

Painting Palooza Friday, August 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Recycled Book Art Thursday, August 22 | 3:30 p.m.

HOUGH

Cleveland READS Summer Block Party Friday, August 2 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets Monday, August 5 | 12:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Summer Used Book Sale

Monday - Saturday, August 26 - 31 | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons Adventures

Saturdays, August 3 & 17

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Postcard Party Saturday, August 31 | 3:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Hands On: Chalk

Wednesday, August 7 | 1:00 p.m.

Hands On: Papercraft Alphabet Basics Wednesday, August 21 | 1:00 p.m.

LORAIN

Makerlabs: Beaded Designs Saturday, August 10 | 2:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Let’s Just Talk About Books Saturday, August 3 | 12:00 p.m. Eastman Reading Garden

Open Air Open Mic Friday, August 16 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastman Reading Garden

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Monday Movies Monday, August 5 | 2:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Paint and Sip Friday, August 2 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

How Great is Our Great Lake? (Environmental Impact Series) Mondays, August 5 & 12 | 1:00 p.m.

Teen Chess Challenge Wednesday, August 7 | 3:00 p.m.

Summer Social: A Patron Appreciation Party Thursday, August 15 | 1:00 p.m.

Back-to-School Trivia Challenge Wednesday, August 21 | 3:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Watermelon Rock Art Monday, August 5 | 1:30 p.m.

Color My Summer Saturday, August 10 | 11:00 a.m.

Cuyahoga Reads: Youthbiz Academy Friday, August 30 | 3:00 p.m.

RICE

Summer Used Book Sale Wednesday, August 21 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Movin’ and Groovin’ Saturday, August 10 | 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ROCKPORT

BBTTC: Sewing Bootcamp

Monday, Wednesday & Friday, August 5, 7 & 9 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Studio Orientation Wednesday, August 7 | 4:30 p.m. Junk Journaling Saturdays, August 10 & 24 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Let’s Make an Apron Saturday, August 10 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Makerlabs: Code Your Design Tuesday, August 20 | 2:00 p.m.

Cardboard Creations Saturday, August 24 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

OBS Streaming Software For Beginners Saturday, August 24 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

YA Art Series: Summer Edition Wednesday, August 14 | 1:00 p.m.

Fix-It CLE: FREE Repair Workshop Saturday, August 17 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WEST PARK

Cozy Community Crafting Circle Friday, August 2 | 11:00 a.m.

AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, August 13 | 4:00 p.m.

WOODLAND

Makerlabs: Code Your Design

Thursday, August 8 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Community Blooms

Saturday, August 17 & Tuesday August 20

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Vision Board for Teens

Wednesday, August 21 | 3:00 p.m.

Custom Water Bottle Stickers Thursday, August 22 | 4:00 p.m.

Custom Water Bottles Thursday, August 29 | 4:00 p.m. Stroll

Novak Park at

FIX-IT CLE: FREE REPAIR WORKSHOPS

Repair...don’t replace! Experienced coaches from around the community are here (with tools) to consult, instruct, and collaborate with you in repairing your everyday objects. Bring your broken or bedraggled items to our community fix-it clinics and give them a change at a new life.

June 15 | 12:00 p.m.

Chalk Garden by Sally Anne Garland

Featured Services for Kids, Teens & Families

FREE MEALS FOR KIDS & TEENS

Cleveland Public Library and Barbershop Books are teaming up to stock reading areas at select barbershops and salons with fun books recommended by kids, for young Black readers, K-7. Barbershop Books provides early literacy training to barbers. Get a fresh cut and find a fun read!

Barbershop

St. Clair Avenue (216) 681-1177

Cut Barbershop

Superior Avenue (216) 881-7052

Barber Shop 13311 Kinsman Road (216) 283-2000

Glaze Barbershop 4476 Warner Road (330) 701-6051

877-6313

E. 105th Street (216) 417-8374

Barbershop 12423 St. Clair Avenue (216) 851-7525

Professionals 12501 Larchmere (216) 323-1828

Mobile Studio

1st

Barbershop (216) 820-8716 To learn more, visit cpl.org/barbershopbooks

A variety of FREE meals are available at Cleveland Public Library locations through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Contact your neighborhood branch for details, schedule, and availability.

Kids Summer Lunches (all branches and Youth Services Department, Main Library, 4th floor)

Nutritious FREE summer lunches for kids and teens, ages 18 and under.

Backpack Meals (select locations)

A FREE two-day supply of meals for youth, ages 18 and under. Backpack meals include two breakfasts, two entrees, and two snacks.

SEED LIBRARY

Free seeds and educational resources for gardeners: choose from 20 varieties of organically-grown seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Grow heirloom, openly-pollinated plants and learn how to save your own seeds to help make your garden and your food supply more sustainable.

For a list of Seed Library locations visit cpl.org/healthy-Cleveland/the-seed-library

Library Cards!

Library cards are available to adults, children, and teens who reside, work, or attend an educational institution in the State of Ohio.

Bar-coded Cleveland Metropolitan School District student IDs and RTA passes now double as Cleveland Public Library cards, allowing students to check out books and access other library materials and resources.

Special Scholar Success Library Cards are available to young people age 17 and under. To get your Scholar Success card, visit any Cleveland Public Library location and ask a staff member.

eCards are available for access to electronic resources such as ebooks, emedia, research databases, etc. Apply online at cpl.org.

Educator Cards are available to teachers in schools or licensed childcare centers.

Apply for a library card, eCard, or educator card at any Cleveland Public Library location or online at cpl.org.

Visit cpl.org/aboutthelibrary/usingthelibrary/ library-cards for more information.

And, don’t forget…Cleveland Public Library is fine free. There are no late fees for items returned a bit late, so read on!

Library Locations

MAIN LIBRARY • 325 Superior Ave. • (216) 623-2800

LOUIS STOKES WING • 525 Superior Ave.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY (IN CITY HALL) 601 Lakeside Ave. Room 100 • (216) 623-2919

1 ADDISON 6901 Superior Ave. (216) 623-6906

2 BROOKLYN 3706 Pearl Rd. (216) 623-6920

3 CARNEGIE WEST 1900 Fulton Rd. (216) 623-6927

4 COLLINWOOD 856 East 152nd St. (216) 623-6934

5 EAST 131ST STREET 3830 East 131st St. (216) 623-6941

6 EASTMAN 11602 Lorain Ave. (216) 623-6955

7 FLEET 7224 Broadway Ave. (216) 623-6962

8 FULTON 3545 Fulton Rd. (216) 623-6969

9 GARDEN VALLEY 7201 Kinsman Rd., Suite 101 (216) 623-6976

10 GLENVILLE* 11900 St. Clair Ave. (216) 623-6983

11 HARVARD-LEE 16918 Harvard Ave. (216) 623-6990

12 HOUGH 6530 Lexington Ave. (216) 623-6997

13 JEFFERSON 850 Jefferson Ave. (216) 623-7004

14 LANGSTON HUGHES 10200 Superior Ave. (216) 623-6975

15 LORAIN 8216 Lorain Ave. (216) 623-7011

16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 1962 Stokes Blvd. (216) 623-7018

17 MEMORIALNOTTINGHAM 17109 Lake Shore Blvd. (216) 623-7039

OHIO LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED (OLBPD) 17121 Lake Shore Blvd. (216) 623-2911

18 MT. PLEASANT 14000 Kinsman Rd. (216) 623–7032

19 RICE 11535 Shaker Blvd. (216) 623-7046

20 ROCKPORT 4421 West 140th St. (216) 623-7053

21 SOUTH 3096 Scranton Rd. (216) 623-7060

22 SOUTH BROOKLYN 4303 Pearl Rd. (216) 623-7067

23 STERLING 2200 East 30th St. (216) 623-7074

24 UNION 3463 East 93rd St. (216) 623-7088

25 WALZ* 7910 Detroit Ave. (216) 623-7095

26 WEST PARK 3805 West 157th St. (216) 623-7102

27 WOODLAND 5806 Woodland Ave. (216) 623-7109

*TEMPORARILY CLOSED