Cleveland Public Library | Summer 2022 Kids Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE Kids, Teens & Families SUMMER 2022

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A guide to programs, classes & exhibits at Cleveland Public Library.

All offerings are free & open to the public.

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Featured Programs Sweet Dreams Storytime Enjoy a virtual storytime before bed. Children are invited to dress in their pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed animal for stories and songs to end the day. Geared toward ages 3 – 7. Parents/caregivers and siblings are welcome, as well.

Thursday, July 7 | 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9042726 Monday, August 8 | 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9042727

Parent Chat: Challenging Behaviors in Children and Teens Join us for a webinar via Zoom with Dr. Julie Pajek. Dr. Pajek will discuss why children and teens “act out” and provide helpful hints for managing challenging behavior. What’s on your mind about this topic? Ample amount of time will be given for questions.

Monday, July 25 | 1 p.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9170026 Monday, July 25 | 6 p.m.

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BEES! Discover, create, move, play, dance, and imagine with Bees! Bees is an interactive performance in which children are welcomed into a world of communication, wonder and imagination. Children of all ages will enjoy sounds, sights, scents, and movements as they become a part of the bees’ hive.

These performances are a part of the 2022 Cleveland BorderLight International Theatre & Fringe Festival.

More info: borderlightcle.org Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden Live Performances: Thursday, July 21 | 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.

Friday, July 22 | 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 23 | 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.

Sponsered by:

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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: age 3 Transitional: ages 4 - 6 Scholars who register for the Transitional session must be Kindergarten eligible for the coming school year.

Morning and evening options available.

Register at cpl.org/kids-teens or call (216) 623-7114

Stroll the Park for a Story!

Frank Novak Park at Carnegie West Branch 1900 West 38th Street StoryWalk® now featuring: A Park Connects Us by Sarah Nelson

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for the chance to win great prizes

Summer Lit League at Cleveland Public Library is here!

Welcoming readers of all ages

May 30 to July 23 Join us for the program finale at Great Lakes Science Center

Registration 1 at cpl.beanstack.org Thursday, July 28begins | 10 a.m.May to 3 p.m.

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CPL PLAY GAMING & ESPORTS

AT CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

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.

PLAY ONLINE

Live–streamed gaming and esports, discussions, tournaments, unboxings, panel discussions, and networking with a local and global community of gamers. twitch.tv/clevelandpubliclibrary Thursdays, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, and August 4 & 18 | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Fridays, June 3 & 17, July 1, 15 & 29, and August 12 & 26 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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.

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GRAB-AND-GO ACTIVITIES Available at Addison Branch (while supplies last.)

JUNE

Summer Lit League Activities

Early Learning Kit: Intro to Early Literacy

JULY Early Learning Kit: Define those Fine Motor Skills

Every Tuesday | 1 p.m. until July 19

AUGUST Early Learning Kit: Intro to Early Numeracy

Available while supplies last at a branch near you!

TAKE-AND-MAKE CRAFTS JUNE

AUGUST

ADDISON

ADDISON

Tuesday - Saturday, June 21 - 25 & 27 Bicycle License Plate

Monday - Saturday, August 1 - 6 & 8 Summer Wind Chimes

JULY

Monday, August 15 – 22 All About Me: Vision Board

ADDISON Tuesday - Saturday, July 5 - 9 & 11 Fourth of July Flag Crafts

Monday, August 29 Make-Believe Laptop CARNEGIE WEST

Monday - Saturday, July 18 - 23 & 25 Toy Binoculars

Monday, August 8 August Take-and-Make

CARNEGIE WEST

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Monday, July 11 July Take-and-Make

Monday, August 1 Back to School in Style

ROCKPORT

ROCKPORT

Friday, July 1 July Take-and-Make

Monday, August 1 August Take-and-Make

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

Monday, June 27 | 2 p.m.

Glenville Tie Dye Wednesday, June 29 | 11 a.m.

Family Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

JUNE HOUGH

ADDISON Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Thursdays | 2 p.m.

Eating the Alphabet MAIN LIBRARY, Youth Services 4th floor

FULTON Saturday, June 25 | 12 p.m.

Family Fun Day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park Activities and events may include music, art, fishing, hiking, and more!

Bus transportation from Fulton Branch to the park and back will be provided.

Participants must sign releases for both the Park and the Library, prior to the trip.

A parent or legal guardian must accompany and sign for any minors attending.

Thursday, June 30 | 4 p.m.

Meet a Minion

Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Monday, June 27 | 2 p.m.

Take-and-Make Mondays MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Mondays | 11 a.m.

Read-Along Time, ages 3 - 11 online or in-person Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9865091 RICE

GARDEN VALLEY Fridays | 1 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesday, June 29 | 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, and Syllables: Building Literacy Through Music Making (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8972123

Monday, June 27 | 1 p.m.

Block Builders ROCKPORT Thursdays | 11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursdays | 1 p.m Simple STEM

GLENVILLE Mondays, June 13 & 27 | 11 a.m.

Good Morning, Glenville!

SOUTH

Wednesdays | 2 p.m.

Glenville Learn

Tuesdays | 5 p.m.

Once Upon A Cuento (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8954209

Thursdays | 2 p.m.

Origami Hour

Thursdays | 5 p.m.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES (CONTINUED)

SOUTH BROOKLYN

COLLINWOOD Thursdays, July 14 - 28 | 3 p.m.

Urban Ecology: How Nature and the City Interact FLEET Thursday, July 7 | 10 a.m.

World Chocolate Day

Thursdays | 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) Saturdays | 11:30 a.m.

Saturday Storytime Thursday, June 30 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild STERLING Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (birth to 18 months) Wednesdays | 11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

JULY ADDISON Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesday, July 6 | 3 p.m.

Summer Science: Ice Cream Saturday, July 16 | 1 p.m.

Saturday Family Time Thursday, July 21 | 4 p.m.

Family and Community Movie Night CARNEGIE WEST Saturdays, July 2, 16 & 30 | 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)

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Wednesday, July 20 | 2 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) FULTON Tuesday, July 26 | 1 p.m.

Make Stretchy Universe Slime Saturday, July 30 | 12 p.m.

Family Fun Day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park Activities and events may include music, art, fishing, hiking, and more! Free bus transportation from Fulton Branch to the park and back will be provided.

Participants must sign releases for both the Park and the Library, prior to the trip.

A parent or legal guardian must accompany and sign for all minors attending.

GARDEN VALLEY Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9003771 Fridays July 15 & 26 | 11 a.m.

Chess for Beginners (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8977869 Tuesday, July 26 | 11 a.m.

Between the Stacks Virtual Theater (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8977929 Wednesday, July 27 | 10:30 a.m.

How Are You Feeling? (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/ event/8972477

GLENVILLE Friday, July 1 | 2 p.m.

Glenville Snail Mail Club Mondays, July 11 - 27 | 11 a.m.

Good Morning, Glenville!

Wednesdays | 2 p.m.

Glenville Learn Wednesday, July 27 | 11 a.m.

Family Storytime: Pretend Veterinarian

Monday, July 25 | 2 p.m.

Take-and-Make Mondays MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Mondays | 11 a.m.

Read-Along Time (ages 3 - 11, online or in-person) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8965095 MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Saturday, July 23 | 1 p.m.

Summer Lit League Finale

Thursdays | 2 p.m.

Origami Hour

MT. PLEASANT

HOUGH Thursdays | 2 p.m.

Eating the Alphabet Friday, July 1 | 2 p.m.

Fireworks in a Jar Thursday, July 7 | 11 a.m.

Summer Reading Roundup Fridays, July 8 & 22 | 1 p.m.

Craft Fridays

Tuesdays & Thursdays through July 21 | 1 p.m.

Summer Lit League Activities Friday, July 8 | 12 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) RICE Thursday, July 7 | 11 a.m.

Toddler Time Family Meet Up Mondays, July 11 - 25 | 1 p.m.

Make it Monday

MAIN LIBRARY, Youth Services, 4th floor Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursday, July 7 | 2 p.m.

Decorate a Birdhouse Saturday, July 9 | 12 p.m.

Bubbles!

ROCKPORT Thursday, July 14 | 11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Tuesday, July 19 | 12 p.m.

Summer Lit League Finale

Monday, July 11 | 2 p.m.

Take-and-Make Monday

Monday - Friday, July 25 - 29 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DIY with Raspberry Pi (ages 10 - 14) Space is limited. Registration is required.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8999086

Wednesday, July 13 | 4 p.m.

Bilingual Book Club

SOUTH

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

Get Out and Paint Thursday, July 21 | 2 p.m.

Make a Jumbo Pinwheel

Tuesdays | 5 p.m.

Once Upon a Cuento (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8954213

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

Friday, July 1 | 1 p.m.

Fourth of July Crafts

(CONTINUED)

Thursdays | 5 p.m.

Family Circle Time Saturdays, July 2, 16 & 30 | 1 p.m.

Family Coloring Day Wednesday, July 6 | 4:30 p.m.

South Studio Orientation Fridays, July 8 & 22 | 1 p.m.

Craft n’ Creations Monday, July 11 | 4:30 p.m.

Laser Cutting Basics

Wednesday, July 6 | 1 p.m.

Card Crafts Monday, July 18 | 1 p.m.

Sand Art Stars Monday, July 25 | 1 p.m.

Pebble Pet Art UNION Friday, July 22 | 1 p.m.

Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo

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

Squishies Mania!

AUGUST

Monday, July 18 | 3 p.m.

MakerSpace Monday

ADDISON Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)

Wednesday, July 20 | 3 p.m.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Saturday, July 30 | 2:30 p.m.

Books Everywhere SOUTH BROOKLYN Thursdays & Saturdays | 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursdays, July 7 & 28 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers’ Guild Thursday, July 14 | 3:30 p.m.

Tie-Dye Tees and Things STERLING Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (birth to 18 months) Wednesday | 11 a.m.

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Thursday, August 4 | 3 p.m.

Owl Awareness Day Thursday, August 18 | 4 p.m.

Family and Community Movie Night Saturday, August 20 | 1 p.m.

Saturday Family Time CARNEGIE WEST Saturdays, August 13 & 27 | 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) FLEET Tuesday, August 2 | 10 a.m.

Cute Clown Day Wednesday, August 17 | 2 p.m.

Summer Story Time

FULTON Wednesday, August 10 | 3:30 p.m.

Build a Buddy Workshop Space is limited. Registration is required.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8962082 Saturday, August 27 | 12 p.m.

Family Fun Day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park Activities and events may include music, art, fishing, hiking, and more!

Free bus transportation from Fulton Branch to the park and back will be provided.

Participants must sign releases for both the Park and the Library, prior to the trip.

A parent or legal guardian must accompany and sign for all minors attending.

GARDEN VALLEY Wednesday, August 31 | 10:30 a.m.

You Build It (online) Pick up your free kit on or before Aug 30.

Then, join us online to show what you’ve built.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8972568 GLENVILLE

Thursdays | 2 p.m.

Eating the Alphabet Friday, August 5 | 1 p.m.

Craft Friday Friday, August 19 | 1 p.m.

Snap Circuits MAIN LIBRARY, Youth Services, 4th floor Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Thursday, August 11 | 2 p.m.

Make a Balloon Bowl Saturday, August 13 | 12 p.m.

Reading is Fun! Monday, August 15 | 2 p.m.

Take-and-Make Monday Wednesday, August 17 | 4 p.m.

Bilingual Book Club Tuesday, August 23 | 2 p.m.

Popsicle Stick Crafts

Mondays, July 11 - 25 | 11 a.m.

Good Morning, Glenville!

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Tuesdays | 2 p.m.

Bright Builders

Monday, August 1 | 11 a.m.

Read-Along Time (ages 3–11) (online or in-person) Register at cpl.libcal.com/evemt/8965099

Wednesdays | 2 p.m.

Glenville Learn Thursdays | 2 p.m.

Origami Hour Friday, August 5 | 2 p.m.

Glenville Snail Mail Club Wednesday, August 31 | 11 a.m.

Family Storytime: Pretend Construction Site (ages 3 - 5) HOUGH Wednesday, August 3 | 4 p.m.

Back to School Bash

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Thursday, August 25 | 4 p.m.

Back to School Open House MT. PLEASANT Friday, August 12 | 12 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Thursday, August 18 | 1 p.m.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES (CONTINUED)

RICE Mondays | 1 p.m.

Green Thumb Club ROCKPORT

STERLING Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (18 months - 3 years) Wednesdays | 11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Monday, August 1 | 1 p.m.

Butterfly Windchimes

Thursdays | 11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)

Saturday, August 6 | 2 p.m.

Afro-Fusion Step Dance Workshop (ages 6 - 12) Space is limited

SOUTH

Monday, August 22 | 1 p.m.

Paper Airplanes

Tuesdays | 5 p.m.

Once Upon A Cuento (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8954217 Thursdays | 5 p.m.

Family Circle Time Saturdays, August 13 & 27 | 1 p.m.

Family Coloring Day Monday, August 22 | 3 p.m.

MakerSpace Monday Wednesday, August 24 | 3 p.m.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Saturday, August 27 | 2:30 p.m.

Books Everywhere SOUTH BROOKLYN Thursdays and Saturdays | 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) Thursdays, August 4 & 25 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild Tuesday, August 9 | 1 p.m.

What About Worms?

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS JUNE ADDISON Tuesday, June 28 | 4 p.m.

Levers Build a catapult and see who can chuck a ball of paper the farthest.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tuesdays, June 7 - 28 | 2:30 p.m.

Groovy Tuesdays Explore different eras through music and dance in a multigenerational gathering.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Thursday, June 9 & 30 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild Join fellow gamers for tabletop, card, and video gaming.

JULY ADDISON Tuesday, July 12 | 4 p.m.

Volcanoes Help build a model volcano and watch it erupt.

Tuesday, July 26 | 4 p.m.

Crystals, Gems, and Gold Learn about gemstones, gold and other precious metals, then grow your own crystals at home.

COLLINWOOD Thursdays, July 14 - 28 | 3 p.m.

Urban Ecology: How Nature and the City Interact Learn about the plants around us, the soil, and the ecosystems created by the cities we inhabit. Explore your backyard, your neighborhood, or local park and discover how nature and the city interact.

FLEET Thursday, August 4 | 10 a.m.

Creepy Clown Day Celebrate International Clown Week with a creepy clown craft.

MAIN LIBRARY, Youth Services, 4th floor Fridays, July 1 & 15 | 4 p.m.

Virtual Afternoon Adventures (online) Enjoy a beginner-friendly game of Dungeons and Dragons. Players of all skill levels are welcome, even if you’ve never played before (ages 12 to 18.) Register at cpl.libcal.com/ event/8974727 Wednesday, July 6 | 4:30 p.m.

The At-Home Book Club (Online) The best book club you can attend right from the comfort of your home (for ages 13 to 18.)

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9087874

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tuesdays | 2:30 p.m.

Groovy Tuesday Explore different eras through music and dance in a multigenerational gathering.

Wednesdays, July 6 - 20 | 1:30 p.m.

Wordplay Wednesday Wednesday word games for everyone.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Thursday, July 14 | 3 p.m.

Summer Movie Matinee Enjoy a movie that was, first, a popular young adult book.

SOUTH Wednesday, July 6 | 4:30 p.m.

South Studio Orientation Take part in this orientation so you can use our sound booth for your audio, video, and streaming projects. (ages 13 & up) Monday, July 11 | 4:30 p.m.

Laser Cutting Basics Design a file that will engrave and cut a wooden keychain using a Glowforge Laser Printer.

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

Squishies Mania!

Create your very own Squishies! We provide all the materials (while supplies last.)

Monday, July 18 | 3 p.m.

Makerspace Mondays 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, and STEM projects: hands-on in our MakerSpace.

Wednesday, July 20 | 3 p.m.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo See, hear and play guitars, basses, and drums. Hands-on music for everyone.

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

Books Everywhere Make and decorate your own books.

Create different styles each month.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS (CONTINUED) SOUTH BROOKLYN Thursdays, July 7 - 28 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild Join fellow gamers for tabletop, card, and video gaming.

Thursday, July 14 | 3:30 p.m.

Tie-Dye Tees and Things Learn to DIY tie-dye shirts and other items (while supplies last.)

STERLING Wednesday, July 6 | 1 p.m.

Card Crafts Make custom greeting cards using our Cricut machine (while supplies last.)

Fridays, July 8, 15 & 29 | 1 p.m.

Game Day Fridays Board, card and computer games galore. Bring your friends!

AUGUST ADDISON Tuesday, August 9 | 4 p.m.

A Riddle at the Library Find clues and solve riddles about the history of Cleveland to discover the combinations needed to unlock boxes containing prizes.

Tuesday, August 23 | 4 p.m.

The Addison Olympics Learn about famous Cleveland Olympians and take part in some Olympic-style events to show your skills.

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LANGSTON HUGHES Saturday, August 20 | 2 p.m.

Open Mic Poetry The mic will be open for those who want to share original or favorite works of poetry.

MAIN LIBRARY Wednesday, August 3 | 4:30 p.m.

The At-Home Book Club (online) The best book club you can attend right from the comfort of your home (for ages 13 to 18.)

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8976891 Fridays, August 12 & 26 | 4 p.m.

Virtual Afternoon Adventures (online) Enjoy a beginner-friendly game of Dungeons and Dragons. Players of all skill levels are welcome. (ages 12 to 18.)

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8974729 Saturday, August 20 | 12:30 p.m.

Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden Get Out and Paint Find your inner artist and paint a masterpiece.

We’ll supply paint and a canvas (while supplies last), you supply the creativity!

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tuesday, August 2 | 2:30 p.m.

Groovy Tuesday Explore different eras through music and dance in a multigenerational gathering.

Wednesday, August 3 | 1:30 p.m.

Wordplay Wednesday Wednesday word games for everyone.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Tuesday, August 16 | 3 p.m.

Teen Trivia Challenge: Back to School Edition Challenge your friends in a fun-filled game of back-to-school trivia.

Thursday, August 25 | 4 p.m.

Back to School Open House Check out all that Memorial Nottingham Branch has to offer to help you during the 2022/2023 school year.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Thursdays, August 4 & 25 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild Join fellow gamers for tabletop, card, and video gaming.

MT. PLEASANT Thursday, August 18 | 1 p.m.

Collage Making: Tell a Story Through Pictures Learn storytelling by creating collages with magazine and other paper pieces.

Thursday, August 25 | 3 p.m.

Vision Boarding for Teens Set attainable goals for the new school year by creating your own vision board.

STERLING Fridays, August 5, 12 & 22 | 1 p.m.

Game Day Fridays Board, card and computer games galore. Bring your friends!

Monday, August 8 | 1 p.m.

Personalized Decals Create custom decals with our Cricut machine (while supplies last.)

SOUTH Wednesday, August 3 | 4:30 p.m.

South Studio Orientation Take part in this orientation so you can use our sound booth for your audio, video, and streaming projects. (ages 13 & up) Monday, August 15 | 4:30 p.m.

Laser Cutting Basics Design a file that will engrave and cut a wooden keychain using a Glowforge Laser Printer.

Monday, August 22 | 3 p.m.

MakerSpace Mondays Be creative with 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, and make STEM projects in our MakerSpace.

Wednesday, August 24 | 3 p.m.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo See, hear and play guitars, basses, and drums. Hands-on music for everyone.

Saturday, August 27 | 2:30 p.m.

Books Everywhere Make and decorate your own books. Create different styles each month.

A Festival Celebrating the Piano in All of Its Forms!

July 24 - August 14 Enjoy the Sounds:

Rice | Thursday, August 4 | 1 p.m.

Carnegie West | Saturday, August 6 | 12 p.m.

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ArtBox in ASIATOWN

Summer Fun JOIN US! June 18 - October 8 Fridays Saturdays

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Featured Services for Kids, Teens & Families DIAL-A-STORY

Kids can explore books and stories using just their imagination and a telephone. Dial (216) 777-6500 to hear recordings of classic children’s stories, jokes and poetry.

FREE FAMILY MEALS

A variety of FREE meal packages are available at Cleveland Public Library locations through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Meals are available to anyone in the community while supplies last.

Contact your neighborhood branch for details and availability.

Kids’ Café (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.

Family Food Boxes (select locations including Youth Services, Main Library, 4th floor) Adults and families may pick up a free 20- to 30-pound box of non-perishable dry goods including nutritional foods such milk, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and canned fruits, vegetables, and tuna.

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

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/usingthe library/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!

Choose between these two youth designs.

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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

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

16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 1962 Stokes Blvd.

(216) 623-7018

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

17 MEMORIALNOTTINGHAM 17109 Lake Shore Blvd.

(216) 623-7039

11 HARVARD-LEE 16918 Harvard Ave. (216) 623-6990 12 HOUGH 1566 Crawford Rd. (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

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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 *OPENING 2022