Cleveland Public Library Kids, Teens & Families Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE Kids, Teens Families

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SPRING 2022

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Featured Events WORLD PUPPETRY DAY VIRTUAL CELEBRATION Celebrate the timeless magic of storytelling through puppets with a family puppet show and hands-on crafts. Produced in partnership with the Puppetry Guild of Northeastern Ohio.

Saturday, March 19–Friday, March 25 Jack and the Gentle Giant Puppet Show

Enjoy an on-demand performance of Jack and the Gentle Giant by Madcap Puppets at youtube.com/user/ClevelandPublicLib

Saturday, March 19 - Friday March 25 Take-and-Make Puppet Crafts

Follow along with a video craft class to make your own puppets and stage performances for family and friends. Free craft kits will be made available for you to pick up at a Cleveland Public Library location of your choice while supplies last. This activity is designed for kids in Grades K–5.

Request a puppet craft kit at shorturl.at/FGW29 on or before March 16. youtube.com/user/ClevelandPublicLib

SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER LIT LEAGUE 2022 The summer reading program runs May 30–July 23. This eight-week program challenges kids, teens, and adults alike to read for a chance to win prizes. Read-to-me and read-with-me options available for babies, preschoolers, and early readers. Register at your library or online at cpl.beanstack.org.

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Featured Programs EXPRESS YOURSELF YOUTH ART WORKSHOPS

Let your voice be heard! Tell your story through art. These workshops are for you whether you’re a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level. Free workshops for kids are offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio. All art supplies and materials are provided.

HOUGH & SOUTH Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15–5:15pm EAST 131ST STREET Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30–5:30pm STERLING Fridays from 4:45–5:45pm

YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Kindergarten readiness for children ages 3–6 and their parent and/or other caring adult: Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that support learning opportunities at home.

Participate online or attend in-person sessions at select library locations.

BEGINNERS’ ACADEMY is for children ages 3 and 4 who will not be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2022.

TRANSITIONAL ACADEMY is for children ages 4–6 who are in kindergarten in the fall of 2021 or will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2022.

Scholars and their families receive giveaways of free learning materials and early literacy resources to use at home.

Morning or late afternoon session times are available to fit your family’s schedule. For more information call (216) 623-7114 or email ops@cpl.org.

Space is limited. Register now at cpl.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness.

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Grab-and-Go Activities MARCH ADDISON Wednesday, March 2 Early Learning Kit: High Five

APRIL ADDISON Wednesday, April 6 Early Learning Kit: Rhyme Time

MAY ADDISON Wednesday, May 4 Early Learning Kit: Five Senses

Take-and-Make Crafts MARCH ADDISON Tuesday, March 1 Mardi Gras Masks

ADDISON Monday, March 21 Spring Mobile HARVARD-LEE Monday, March 21 Springtime Craft UNION Monday, March 21 Springtime Craft

APRIL MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Friday, April 1 April Crafts CARNEGIE WEST Monday, April 4 April Crafts ADDISON Monday, April 4 Carrot Magnet MAIN LIBRARY, Youth Services, 4th floor Wedndesday, April 6 Kids’ Crafts UNION Thursday, April 14 Easter Crafts

CARNEGIE WEST Monday, March 7 March Crafts

FLEET Friday, April 22 Earth Day

ADDISON Thursday, March 10 Sundial

HARVARD-LEE Friday, April 22 Earth Day

COLLINWOOD Tuesdays, March 15, 22 & 29 at 4pm Celebrate HER story FLEET Thursday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

ADDISON Monday, April 25 Penguin Craft UNION Friday, April 29 Arbor Day

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MAY MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Monday, May 2 Mother’s Day CARNEGIE WEST Monday, May 2 May Crafts

Thursday, March 31 at 4pm National Crayon and Greeting Card Days CARNEGIE WEST Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 23 & 30 at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)

UNION Thursday, May 5 at 3pm Cinco de Mayo

Wednesday, March 2 at 4pm Cricut Creativity

ADDISON Friday, May 6 Mother’s Day

EAST 131ST STREET Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30–5:30pm Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops

UNION Friday, May 6 Mother’s Day UNION Saturday, May 7 Mother’s Day HARVARD-LEE Monday, May 16 Spring Crafts ADDISON Friday, May 20 Bee Kind Sunflower

Library Programs for Kids & Families MARCH ADDISON Tuesdays at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Saturdays, March 12 & 26 at 3pm Family Game Time Monday, March 14 at 4:30pm National Learn About Butterflies Day

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FLEET Wednesday, March 2 at 10:30am Read Across America Day Thursday, March 31 Opening Day FULTON Wednesday, March 2 at 4:30pm Seuss Storytime Wednesday, March 16 at 4pm St Patrick’s Day Parade Crafts Monday–Friday, March 21–25 from 2–3:30pm Spring Break Coding Boot Camp (grades 3–8) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8555940 GLENVILLE Mondays at 11am Good Morning, Glenville! (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8604761 Tuesdays at 4pm Un-Bored Games Wednesdays at 3pm Wednesday Word Games Thursdays at 4pm Origami Hour

Friday, March 3 at 4pm Snail Mail Club Mondays, March 14 & 28 Bright Builders HARVARD-LEE Wednesday, March 9 at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8645284 HOUGH Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15–5:15pm Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops Wednesdays at 4pm Full STEAM Ahead Fridays, March 4 & 18 at 4pm Snap Circuits LANGSTON HUGHES Tuesday, March 1 at 4pm Painting the Late Winter Landscape

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Saturday, March 19 at 1pm Spring Equinox STEM MT. PLEASANT Wednesday, March 9 at 3pm Women’s History Month Bingo Friday, March 11 at 12pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Tuesday, March 22 at 3pm Blast Off With Balloon Rockets Monday, March 28 at 3pm Building Challenge: Cars RICE Thursdays at 2pm Mini Art Gallery Tuesday, March 8 at 2pm Women’s History Name Game

Tuesday, March 8 at 4pm Mix it Up!

Monday, March 14 at 2pm Pi Day

Tuesday, March 15 at 4pm Papercraft Alphabet Basics

Tuesday, March 15 at 2pm Make a Change: Healthy Eating

Tuesday, March 22 at 4pm Spring into Spring with Pop-Up Books

Tuesday, March 29 at 2pm Gardening with Kids

MAIN LIBRARY, Youth Services 4th floor Tuesdays at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Monday, March 14 March Book Brackets Saturday, March 26 at 12pm Welcome, Spring MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Mondays at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8601320

ROCKPORT Tuesday, March 1 at 4pm Engineer for the Week Showcase Thursdays at 11:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Friday, March 4 & 18 at 4pm Make it Madness Mini-Brackets Tuesday, March 17 at 4:30pm St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Monday, March 28 at 4:30pm Rockport Construction Club | 7

Tuesday, March 15 & Thursday, March 17 at 4:30pm St. Patrick Day Crafts

SOUTH Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15–5:15pm Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops Tuesdays at 5pm Once Upon A Cuento (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8593512 Thursdays at 5pm Family Circle Time (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8593491 Tuesday, March 8 at 2:30pm Women’s History Bingo Wednesday, March 9 at 5pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Saturdays, March 12 & 26 at 2:30pm Books Everywhere Monday, March 21 at 3pm MakerSpace Mondays SOUTH BROOKLYN Wednesday, March 2 at 3pm Read Across America Day–Dr. Seuss Tuesdays, March 8–27 at 4pm SBN Gamers Guild Wednesday, March 23 at 3pm Creativity Class

APRIL ADDISON Tuesdays at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Tuesday, April 5 at 4pm Zoo Lovers’ Day Saturdays, April 9 & 23 at 3pm Family Game Time Tuesday, April 19 at 4pm All About Bats CARNEGIE WEST Wednesdays, April 6, 13 & 27 at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) COLLINWOOD Tuesdays, April 5–26 at 4pm Pen it Down

STERLING Tuesdays at 10:30am Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 0–18 months)

FULTON Monday, April 11 at 4:30pm Poetry Readers Theater

Tuesdays at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)

Wednesday, April 27 at 4pm Flip Your Flops

Fridays from 4:45–5:45pm Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops Tuesday, May 1 at 4:30pm Mardi Gras Thursday, March 3 at 4:30pm World Book Day

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Saturday, April 30 at 1pm Make A Mother’s Day Memory GLENVILLE Mondays at 11am Good Morning, Glenville! (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8604764 Tuesdays at 4pm Un-Bored Games

Fridays at 3:30pm Glenville Learn Thursdays at 4pm Origami Hour Friday, April 1 at 4pm Snail Mail Club Wednesdays, April 6 & 20 at 4pm Chess Club Mondays, April 11 & 25 Bright Builders HARVARD-LEE Wednesday, April 13 at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8645285 HOUGH Fridays, April 1, 15 & 29 at 4pm Craft Fridays Wednesdays at 4pm Full STEAM Ahead LANGSTON HUGHES Tuesday, April 5 at 4pm Painting the Spring Landscape Tuesday, April 12 at 4pm Planting a Rainbow Tuesday, April 19 at 4pm Chalk Tuesady, April 26 at 4pm Spring Is in the Air MAN LIBRARY, Youth Services 4th floor Tuesdays at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)

Satruday, April 23 at 1:30pm Earth Day Upcycled Crafts MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Mondays at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8601324 Wednesday, April 13 at 4:30pm Wordplay Wednesday (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8601398 MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Wednesdays, April 6, 13 & 20 at 4pm Celebrate Our Earth: Garden Time Saturday, April 16 at 1pm Egg Hunt and Outdoor Storytime MT. PLEASANT Friday, April 8 at 12pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Monday, April 25 at 3pm Unmaking: A Look Inside Old Technology RICE Tuesday, April 5 at 2pm Financial Literacy for Kids Thursday, April 7 at 2pm Making Poetry with Lake Erie Ink Tuesdays, April 12 & 19 at 2pm Piggy Bank Craft Monday, April 25 at 2pm Mother’s Day Craft Tuesday, April 26 at 2pm Autism Awareness Month Sensory Craft Thursday, April 28 at 2pm Poetry Slam

Friday, April 8 at 3pm Fidget Friday Saturday, April 9 at 12pm In the Clouds

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ROCKPORT Thursdays at 11:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)

Tuesdays, April 12–26 at 4pm SBN Gamers Guild Friday, April 22 at 3pm Earth Day Celebration

Monday–Friday, April 4–8 at 4:30pm Sewing Circuits Wednesday, April 13 at 4:30pm Raspberry Pi, No Oven Required

Wednesday, April 27 at 3pm Creativity Class

Friday, April 15 at 4:30pm Banana Piano with Makey Makeys

STERLING Tuesdays at 10:30am Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 0–18 months)

Thursday, April 21 at 4;30pm Earth Day Planting Party

Tuesdays at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5)

Fridy, April 22 at 4:30pm Sprouting Success Monday, April 25 at 4:30pm Rockport Construction Club SOUTH Tuesdays at 5pm Once Upon A Cuento (online) Register at https://cpl.libcal.com/event/8593517 Thursdays at 5pm Family Circle Time (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8593496 Saturdays, April 9 & 23 at 2:30pm Books Everywhere Wednesday, April 13 at 5pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Saturday, April 16 at 1pm 2-Liter Terrarium Monday, April 18 at 5pm MakerSpace Mondays Wednesday, April 27 at 2:30pm Buttons, Buttons Everywhere SOUTH BROOKLYN Monday, April 4 at 3pm National Poetry Month–Poem In Your Pocket

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Thursday, April 7 at 4:30pm National Support Teen Literature Day Thursday, April 21 at 4:30pm World Creativity & Innovation Day Thursday, April 28 at 4:30pm National Poem In Your Pocket Day

Library Programs for Kids & Families MAY ADDISON Tuesdays at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Thursday, May 5 at 4pm National Space Day Saturday, May 21 at 3pm Family Game Time Wednesday, May 25 at 4pm Make a Mosaic CARNEGIE WEST Wednesday, May 4 at 4pm Cricut Creativity

Wednesdays, May 4, 11 & 25 at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) EAST 131ST STREET Thursday, April 28 at 4pm National Poem in Your Pocket Day FLEET Thursday, May 5 at 3:30pm Cinco de Mayo FULTON Wednesday, May 4 at 4:30pm Create a Mother’s Day Card Thursday, May 5 at 4pm Cinco de Mayo Crafts Saturday, May 14 at 1pm National Mini Golf Day Wednesday, May 18 at 4pm Big Bubble Blast Saturday, May 21 at 1pm Summer Safety for Water Fun GLENVILLE Mondays, May 2–23 at 11am Good Morning, Glenville! (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8602933 Tuesdays at 4pm Un-Bored Games Thursdays at 4pm Origami Hour Fridays at 3:30pm Glenville Learn Wednesdays, May 4 & 18 at 4pm Chess Club Friday, May 6 at 4pm Snail Mail Club

HARVARD-LEE Wednesday, May 11 at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8645286 HOUGH Wednesdays at 4pm Full STEAM Ahead Saturday, May 7 at 3pm Comic Book Day

LANGSTON HUGHES Tuesday, May 3 at 4pm Growing Vegetable Soup Tuesday, May 10 at 4pm Drawing the City Tuesday, May 17 at 4pm Collaging the Spring Landscape Tuesday, May 24 at 4pm Spring into Summer with Pop-Up Books MAIN LIBRARY, Youth Services 4th floor Tuesdays at 10:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Mondays at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8601328 Saturday, May 14 at 11am Inspirations of Purpose MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Wednesday, May 4 at 4pm Star Wars Day Saturday, May 14 at 1pm End of School Celebration

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MT. PLEASANT Wednesday, May 4 at 12pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Wednesday, May 4 at 3pm May the 4th Be With You RICE Monday, May 2 at 2pm Mother’s Day Craft

SOUTH BROOKLYN Thursday, May 5 at 3pm Mother’s Day Cards Tuesdays, May 10 & 24 at 4pm SBN Gamers Guild Wednesday, May 25 at 3pm Creativity Class STERLING Tuesdays at 10:30am Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 0–18 months)

Thursday, May 12 at 2pm The Art of the DJ Thursday, May 26 at 2pm Cleveland Metroparks Nature Tracks ROCKPORT Thursdays at 11:30am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Wednesday, May 4 at 4:30pm Star Wars Day Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14 at 4pm Make Our Garden Grow Monday, May 23 at 4:30pm Rockport Construction Club SOUTH Tuesdays at 5pm Once Upon A Cuento (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8593521 Thursdays at 5pm Family Circle Time (online) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8593500 Thursday, May 5 at 2:30pm DIY Mini Piñata Saturdays, May 7 & 21 at 2:30pm Books Everywhere Wednesday, May 11 at 3pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Monday, May 16 at 3pm MakerSpace Mondays

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Tuesdays at 11am Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Tuesday, May 3 at 4:30pm Mother’s Day Craft Thursday, May 26 at 4:30pm National Paper Airplane Day

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS MARCH ADDISON Thursday, March 3 at 4pm Women’s History: Healing and Hope Learn about women in history who have provided healing and promoted hope to the world, then show what you know through a trivia challenge and creative writing.

Wednesday, March 23 at 4pm Hands-On Hydraulics Learn about the science of hydraulics...using moving water to move things, drive machines, or make power. Then, create your own simple machine using a hydraulics STEM Kit.

CARNEGIE WEST Wednesday, March 2 at 4pm Cricut Creativity Learn to make a variety of colorful, decorative, and practical items for yourself or to give as gifts.

You bring your creativity, and we’ll supply some ideas, the Cricut machine, and enough supplies for you to make an item or two of your choice.

While supplies last.

FLEET Thursday, March 17 at 4:30pm Breakout: Art Heist Use clues and detective gear to unlock the mystery of the stolen masterpiece.

FULTON Wednesday, March 16 at 4pm St Patrick’s Day Parade Accessories Make a silly St Patrick’s Day headband and wand and be ready for the festivities.

GLENVILLE Tuesdays at 4pm Un-Bored Games Unplug with a weekly game time: card games, board games, and more.

Thursdays at 4pm Origami Hour Build a world out of paper.

Fridays at 3:30pm Glenville Learn Play educational games on Nintendo Switch, including sports, clubhouse games, and brain challenges.

Friday, March 3 at 4pm Snail Mail Club Rediscover the lost art of letter writing, including fancy folds and other fun ways to send a friendly greeting.

Mondays, March 14 & 28 Bright Builders Collaborate to build and run a variety of robots and electronic projects.

HOUGH Wednesdays at 4pm Full STEAM Ahead Join us for fun art activities and projects that help build science, technology, engineering and math skills.

LANGSTON HUGHES Tuesday, March 1 at 4pm Painting the Late Winter Landscape Join us as we look at real art illustrating winter scenes. With these for inspiration, we’ll paint our own snow-covered landscapes.

Tuesday, March 15 at 4pm Papercraft Alphabet Basics Want to spell your name in giant 3D letters? Learn the basics of papercraft – cutting, folding, and gluing – and start to build your own name.

Tuesday, March 22 at 4pm Spring into Spring with Pop-Up Books What better way to celebrate the beginning of spring than with books that spring up? Join us in building springy books that celebrate the changing of seasons.

MAIN LIBRARY Wednesday, March 2 at 4:30pm The At-Home Book Club (online) Join the best book club you can attend right from the comfort of your home! This month we’re reading One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus!

For teen readers aged 13 to 18.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8604532 Fridays, March 11 & 25 at 4pm Virtual Afternoon Adventures Join us for a beginner-friendly virtual game of Dungeons & Dragons where players of all skill levels are welcome! Never played before, but curious? Come by and enjoy a fun, creative game where YOU get to be the hero!

For players ages 12 to 18.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8593229

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tuesday, March 8 at 4pm Black Women Coping in Community: Panel Discussion Join us for a free panel bringing together Black women from diverse backgrounds to enlighten about different aspects of coping in Cleveland, including poverty, medical racism, environmental racism, underemployment/unemployment, work/ wage discrimination, and police abuse/brutality.

This program, moderated by Dr. Tisha Carter, is the kickoff event of the Black Women Coping in Community (BWCC) series.

Wednesday, March 9 at 4:30pm Wordplay Wednesday How many words can you make from the word of the month? This month’s theme: Women of Greatness.

Thursday, March 10 at 4pm Western Reserve Grief Services Art Therapy for Youth Word Cloud Collage Art: Create your own word cloud collage artwork that shows how you’ve experienced grief and loss during the pandemic.

Find meaning in your feelings and personal experience and learn how to use art as a way to cope with the loss you’ve experienced.

ROCKPORT Best Buy Teen Tech Center Part of the Clubhouse Network, this dedicated space for kids ages 10-18 offer cutting-edge technology, tools, and training to build big dreams and a foundation for future success. Explore hands-on coding, filmmaking, music production, design, and much more.

Join today! For more information and to register, call 216-623-7053 or email rockportbestbuyteen techcenter@cpl.org. The RBBTTC is open most Tuesdays through Fridays after school along with select Monday and Saturday hours. For a full schedule, visit cpl.libcal.com/calendar/RBBTTC. Tuesday, March 1 at 4pm Engineer for the Week Showcase Engineer for the Week kickoff showcase. Come and play previous games designed in our Engineers for the Week program. Get all the details for our next design sprint and sign up for the program. Enjoy door prizes and an opportunity to play student-created video games.

Friday, March 4 & 18 at 4pm Make-it Madness Mini-Brackets Put your maker skills to the test in our March Madness style bracket competition.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Tuesday, March 8 at 4pm Button Palooza Let your creative juices flow! Make a statement that’s uniquely yours with the buttons you create with our button maker.

SOUTH Wednesday, March 9 at 5pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Are you interested in playing a musical instrument? We have guitars, basses, and drums, oh my! This hands-on “zoo” gives you the opportunity to see, hear and play different instruments.

RICE Tuesday, March 8 at 2pm Women’s History Name Game Can you name the tune and the amazing women who made music throughout history?

Saturdays, March 12 & 26 at 2:30pm Books Everywhere Learn to make your own books. This group will meet twice a month and you will learn to make different styles of books at each session.

Monday, March 21 at 3pm MakerSpace Mondays 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, and STEM projects for all! Watch, try, and learn the basics of using of all our new gadgets to make creative or useful projects of your own.

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SOUTH BROOKLYN Tuesdays, March 8 – 27 at 4pm SBN Gamers Guild Join us for in-person gaming! From video games to tabletop games, every week will be a new adventure.

Wednesday, March 9 at 4pm Teen Scribes: Sketch Journaling Pick up your free journaling kit at South Brooklyn Branch, then join us monthly for journaling tips, writing prompts, and conversation.

Wednesday, March 23 at 3pm Creativity Class Join us for a monthly pop-up maker day! Follow guided projects and enjoy open creativity time with various crafting tools and supplies.

Library Programs For Teens APRIL ADDISON Thursday, April 7 at 4pm Garrett Morgan Celebrate Cleveland’s own Garrett Morgan while learning about his inventions, then create an invention of your own.

Thursday, April 21 at 4pm Frank Lloyd Wright Learn about one of the fathers of American architecture, then use a building kit to model shapes and structures inspired by his work.

FLEET Thursday, April 21 at 4:30pm Scrapbook Journaling Express your thoughts and feelings by combining traditional diary writing with the artistic craftiness of scrapbooking.

A small, blank journal and collage materials will be provided.

GLENVILLE Tuesdays at 4pm Un-Bored Games Unplug with a weekly game time: card games, board games, and more.

Thursdays at 4pm Origami Hour Build a world out of paper.

Fridays at 3:30pm Glenville Learn Play educational games on Nintendo Switch, including sports, clubhouse games, and brain challenges.

Friday, April 1 at 4pm Snail Mail Club Rediscover the lost art of letter writing, including fancy folds and other fun ways to send a friendly greeting.

Mondays, April 11 & 25 at 4:30pm Bright Builders Collaborate to build and run a variety of robots and electronic projects.

HOUGH Wednesdays at 4pm Full STEAM Ahead Join us for fun art activities and projects that help build science, technology, engineering and math skills.

LANGSTON HUGHES Tuesday, April 5 at 4pm Painting the Spring Landscape Join us as we look at real art illustrating spring scenes. With these for inspiration, we’ll paint our own verdant landscapes.

Tuesday, April 26 at 4pm Spring Is in the Air The beautiful new growth at this time of year has inspired artists for ages.

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MAIN LIBRARY, Youth Services, 4th floor Fridays, April 8 & 22 at 4pm Virtual Afternoon Adventures (online) Join us for a beginner-friendly virtual game of Dungeons & Dragons where players of all skill levels are welcome! Never played before, but curious? Come by and enjoy a fun, creative game where YOU get to be the hero!

For players ages 12 to 18.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8593232 Saturday, April 23 at 1:30pm Earth Day Upcycle Crafts Turn trash into treasure! Learn how to make fun crafts out of things we often throw away. Recycle, and make something new.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tuesday, April 12 at 4pm Write About Now: BWCC Therapeutic Journaling Workshop Journaling is a powerful tool for processing difficult emotions and healing from traumatic events. Black women and girls are encouraged to attend this free interactive workshop on journaling, facilitated by Dr. Tisha Carter, as part of the Black Women Coping in Community (BWCC) series.

Wednesday, April 13 at 3:30pm Who You Are Makes a Difference Join us for an inspirational journaling activity to find the beauty within ourselves.

Wednesday, April 13 at 4:30pm Wordplay Wednesday (online) How many words can you make from the word of the month? This month’s theme: Jazz & Poetry Register online at cpl.libcal.com/event/8601398

Thursday, April 14 at 4pm Western Reserve Grief Services Art Therapy for Youth Magazine Collage Mandalas: Create magazine collage art that allows you to express your present feelings related to the pandemic. Through art, learn to identify things that help you cope with the grief and loss you’ve experienced.

MT. PLEASANT Wednesday, April 13 at 3pm Present Yourself Use Google Slides or PowerPoint to create a presentation all about YOU! RICE Making Poetry Workshop: Thursday, April 7 at 2pm Poetry Slam: Thursday, April 28 at 2pm Making Poetry with Lake Erie Ink Join Lake Erie Ink and learn how to write your own original poetry and, if you like, share some of your work in our month-end Poetry Slam.

SOUTH Wednesday, April 13 at 5pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Are you interested in playing a musical instrument? We have guitars, bases, and drums, oh my! This hands-on “zoo” gives you the opportunity to see, hear and play different instruments.

Monday, April 18 at 5pm MakerSpace Monday 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, and STEM projects for all! Watch, try, and learn the basics of using of all our new gadgets to make creative or useful projects of your own.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Monday, April 4 at 3pm Poem in Your Pocket Celebrate National Poetry Month by learning about different types of poetry and creating your own pocket-sized poetry to share with others.

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Tuesdays, April 12 - 26 at 4pm SBN Gamers Guild Join us for in-person gaming! From video games to tabletop, every week will be a new adventure.

Wednesday, April 13 at 4pm Teen Scribes: Sketch Journaling Pick up your free journaling kit at the South Brooklyn Branch, then join us monthly for journaling tips, writing prompts, and conversation.

Wednesday, April 27 at 3pm Creativity Class Join us for a monthly pop-up maker day! Follow guided projects and enjoy open creativity time with various crafting tools and supplies.

MAY ADDISON Tuesday, May 3 at 4pm Circuits Create your own working circuits and learn how electricity works through hands-on activities.

Tuesday, May 17 at 4pm The Great Planting Help to plant the Addison Branch Garden and learn about plants and the environment.

COLLINWOOD Tuesday, May 10 at 4pm Money Matters Want to learn how to save money? What do you do when you’ve gotten paid? Join Fifth Third Bank to understand the difference between needs & wants, along with some simple financial literacy hacks that will help you take control of your money.

FLEET Thursday, May 19 at 4:30pm Reverse Coloring We provide the colors; you draw the lines.

GLENVILLE Tuesdays at 4pm Un-Bored Games Unplug with a weekly game time: card games, board games, and more.

Thursdays at 4pm Origami Hour Build a world out of paper.

Fridays at 3:30pm Glenville Learn Play educational games on Nintendo Switch, including sports, clubhouse games, and brain challenges.

Wednesdays, May 4 & 18 at 4pm Chess Club Learn the basics of the game of chess and sharpen your skills by playing against opponents in person and online.

Mondays, May 9 & 23 at 4:30pm Bright Builders Collaborate to build and run a variety of robots and electronic projects.

Tuesdays at 4pm Un-Bored Games Unplug with a weekly game time: card games, board games, and more.

Friday, May 6 at 4pm Snail Mail Club Rediscover the lost art of letter writing, including fancy folds and other fun ways to send a friendly greeting.

HOUGH Wednesdays at 4pm Full STEAM Ahead Join us for fun art activities and projects that help build science, technology, engineering and math skills.

LANGSTON HUGHES Tuesday, May 10 at 4pm Drawing the City Join us as we look at real art illustrating the city around us. With these for inspiration, we’ll draw our own visions of this place. | 17

Tuesday, May 17 at 4pm Collaging the Spring Landscape Join us as we look at real art illustrating spring scenes. With these for inspiration, we’ll collage our own vibrant landscapes.

Tuesday, May 24 at 4pm Spring into Summer with Pop-Up Books join us in building springy books that celebrate the changing of seasons.

MAIN LIBRARY Wednesday, May 4 at 4:30pm The At-Home Book Club (online) Join us for the best book club you can attend right from the comfort of your home! This month we’re reading You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. For teen readers ages 13 to 18.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8604541 Fridays, May 6 & 20 at 4pm Virtual Afternoon Adventures (online) Join us for a beginner-friendly virtual game of Dungeons & Dragons where players of all skill levels are welcome! Never played before, but curious? Come by and enjoy a fun, creative game where YOU get to be the hero!

For players ages 12 to 18.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8593234 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tuesday, May 10 at 4pm Creating in Community: BWCC Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry Writing Workshop Use storytelling, poetry, and essay writing to explore the past, discuss the present, or imagine a new future. In this free workshop, Black women and girls are encouraged to learn tools and techniques to amplify their voices and represent their unique experiences and perspectives. This program is facilitated by Michelle R. Smith, Programming Associate for Literary Cleveland, as part of the Black Women Coping in Community (BWCC) series.

Wednesday, May 11 at 4:30pm Wordplay Wednesday (online) How many words can you make from the word of the month? This month’s theme: Mothers, Memorials & Movement.

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MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Wednesday, May 18 at 11am MNT Means Jobs Employment and Resource Fair Seeking employment and resources? Employers from Cleveland Clinic, Dave’s Supermarket, Tri-C, Step Forward, Towards Employment, and Morrison Products will be in attendance.

Thursday, May 19 at 4pm Teen Trivia Challenge Do you think you have what it takes to be the best in a fun, exciting game of teen pop culture trivia?

If so, then come on in and take on the challenge!

ROCKPORT Friday, May 20 at 6pm Teens with Talent Enjoy an Open House showcasing projects and art completed by members of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

SOUTH Wednesday, May 11 at 3pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Are you interested in playing a musical instrument? We have guitars, basses, and drums, oh my! This hands-on “zoo” gives you the opportunity to see, hear and play different instruments.

Monday, May 16 at 3pm MakerSpace Mondays 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, and STEM projects for all! Watch, try, and learn the basics of using all our new gadgets to make creative or useful projects of your own.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Tuesdays, May 10 & 24 at 4pm SBN Gamers Guild Join us for in-person gaming! From video games to tabletop, every week will be a new adventure.

Wednesday, May 11 at 4pm Teen Scribes: Sketch Journaling Pick up your free journaling kit at the South Brooklyn Branch, then join us monthly for journaling tips, writing prompts, and conversation.

Wednesday, May 25 at 3pm Creativity Class Join us monthly for a pop-up maker day! Follow guided projects and enjoy open creativity time with various crafting tools and supplies.

Thursday, May 26 at 4pm YA Book Club Join the discussion about the YA read of the month. You can even help pick the featured title each month. Stop in or call 216-623-7067 for details.

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 grab-and-go meals for kids and teens, ages 18 and under.

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!

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.

Choose between these two youth designs.

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Library Locations MAIN LIBRARY • 325 Superior Ave. • 623-2800 LOUIS STOKES WING • 525 Superior Ave. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY (IN CITY HALL) 601 Lakeside Ave. Room 100 • 623-2919 1 ADDISON 6901 Superior Ave. 623-6906 2 BROOKLYN 3706 Pearl Rd. 623-6920 3 CARNEGIE WEST 1900 Fulton Rd. 623-6927 4 COLLINWOOD 856 East 152nd St. 623-6934 5 EAST 131ST STREET 830 East 131st St. 623-6941 6 EASTMAN* 11602 Lorain Ave. 623-6955 7 FLEET 7224 Broadway Ave. 623-6962 8 FULTON 3545 Fulton Rd. 623-6969

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

16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 1962 Stokes Blvd.

623-7018

10 GLENVILLE 11900 St. Clair Ave. 623-6983

17 MEMORIALNOTTINGHAM 17109 Lake Shore Blvd.

623-7039

11 HARVARD-LEE 16918 Harvard Ave. 623-6990 12 HOUGH 1566 Crawford Rd. 623-6997 13 JEFFERSON* 850 Jefferson Ave. 623-7004 14 LANGSTON HUGHES 10200 Superior Ave. 623-6975 15 LORAIN* 8216 Lorain Ave. 623-7011

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OHIO LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED (OLBPD) 17121 Lake Shore Blvd.

623-2911 18 MT. PLEASANT 14000 Kinsman Rd. 623–7032 19 RICE 11535 Shaker Blvd.

623-7046 20 ROCKPORT 4421 West 140th St. 623-7053

21 SOUTH 3096 Scranton Rd. 623-7060 22 SOUTH BROOKLYN 4303 Pearl Rd. 623-7067 23 STERLING 2200 East 30th St. 623-7074 24 UNION 3463 East 93rd St. 623-7088 25 WALZ* 7910 Detroit Ave. 623-7095 26 WEST PARK* 3805 West 157th St. 623-7102 27 WOODLAND* 5806 Woodland Ave. 623-7109 *TEMPORARILY CLOSED