UpNext Spring 2019: Programs, Classes & More at Cleveland Public Library

MARCH–MAY 2019

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A quarterly guide to programs, classes, and exhibits at Cleveland Public Library. All offerings are free and open to the public.

OUR MISSION

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

OUR VISION

Cleveland Public Library will be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge in ways that are beneficial to themselves, their community, and the world.

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LIBRARY HOURS Main Library Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm Closed Sunday

TRADITIONAL POLISH HOLIDAY DANCE Saturday, November 24, 2018 | Main Library

CONTENTS 03 CLEVELAND FOR GOOD 04 CPL 150 10 PUPPETRY 12 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 14 TECHCENTRAL

Branch Libraries Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10am–7pm

16 BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am–6pm Closed Sunday

17 AUTHOR VISITS

STAY CONNECTED

18 MAIN LIBRARY PROGRAMS 20 EXHIBITS & FEATURED EVENTS

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22 FEATURED EVENTS 23 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS FOR TEENS & KIDS AT MAIN LIBRARY 24 BRANCH PROGRAMS

DISCOVERCelebration with Cleveland Public Library

FEB 27, 2019 STATE OF THE LIBRARY | CITY CLUB OF CLEVELAND Executive director and CEO, Felton Thomas, Jr. kicks off the Library’s 150 th

anniversary with a State of the Library address.

MAR 23–DEC 31, 2019 THE WORLD OF PUPPETS: FROM STAGE TO SCREEN MAIN LIBRARY, BRETT HALL Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of

the world, including a green, grouchy character from Sesame Street.

JUN 3–JUL 26, 2019

SUMMER LIT LEAGUE | ALL BRANCHES

Enjoy weekly activities at neighborhood library branches, special events,

prizes, and family fun. Open to kids from birth through age 18. Early registration begins May 1.

SAT, JUL 27, 2019

CPL150 STREET FESTIVAL | MAIN LIBRARY

The Library is shutting down the street and celebrating! Enjoy family-friendly

fun. Local branches will be closed, and shuttle buses will be provided to our

patrons to join us downtown on this special day.

SAT, NOV 16, 2019 CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOOK BALL GALA | MAIN LIBRARY First annual Book Ball Gala fundraiser in support of the Cleveland Public Library Foundation.

LATE FALL 2019

CPL150 WRITERS & READERS | MAIN LIBRARY

An unprecedented keynote presentation is planned for this anniversary year of Writers & Readers.

MON, JAN 20, 2020 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY | MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BRANCH The capstone event of the Library’s 150th anniversary, the ceremony honors

150 Clevelanders who make a difference in their own neighborhoods, families, or libraries.

ASPIRE GREATER CLEVELAND CLASSES High School Equivalency, Adult Basic Skills, English as a Second Language, and Citizenship classes are offered periodically at several Cleveland Public Library locations.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS • Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing, Learning Commons • Eastman • Fleet • Fulton • Langston Hughes • Martin Luther King, Jr. • South • Woodland Please call 833-ASPIRE2 to register and confirm the latest schedules and locations.

C LE V E L A N D F O R G O O D

Branch Repairs Completed by Close of 2018 Cleveland Public Library rang in the new year after completing important repair work in nine neighborhood libraries as part of its extensive branch revitalization project.

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n 2018, Cleveland Public Library initiated a comprehensive, multiyear capital project to improve and update its branch libraries throughout the city. The first phase of this project—making critical maintenance repairs to nine branch libraries—wrapped up just in time for the new year.

The neighborhood libraries receiving repairs in 2018 included Lorain, Glenville, Jefferson, Harvard-Lee, Carnegie West, Addison, Fulton, Langston Hughes, and Collinwood. As the final branch to undergo maintenance work, Collinwood reopened on December 29, 2018, marking the end of this initial stage of the capital improvement project.

According to Eric Herman, Capital Projects Manager, this first phase “ We were quite focused on the often invisible yet happy to have necessary maintenance that older our building back. buildings require, such as electrical, plumbing, and roofing work. The After all, patrons buildings were also brought up to don’t truly feel at code for ADA requirements to ensure home anywhere restrooms, entrances, and all library facilities are accessible. but home, in their “The work we did this year will neighborhood allow these branch libraries to remain library.” in service in the coming decades,” Herman explains. “It’s true that many – Jaime Declet of the changes weren’t noticeable on Branch Manager sight once the buildings reopened, Jefferson Branch but the work was essential. This project helps ensure the health and survival of these older buildings so we can continue serving our communities for years to come.”

While repairs were in progress, each of the nine libraries closed to the public for a period ranging from several weeks to a few months. Patrons were directed to nearby branches until the maintenance work was completed, and staff were temporarily reassigned to other libraries within the system. As branches reopened to the public, staff hosted community welcome-back receptions featuring cake, refreshments, and entertainment to thank patrons for their patience and support.

Crystal Tancak, Branch Manager at Lorain, says her branch received accessibility and HVAC upgrades, reading area lighting improvements, and plumbing and electrical circuit and control upgrades.

“I would like to thank the patrons of the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood for their patience while the branch was closed,” Tancak says. “We were happy to be welcomed back by our loyal patrons and continue to strive to provide great service to them.”

Jaime Declet, Branch Manager at Jefferson, adds that patrons were largely understanding about the need to close the branch for repairs. Even so, Jefferson’s reopening was a cause for celebration. “We were quite happy to have our building back,” he says. “After all, patrons don’t truly feel at home anywhere but home, in their neighborhood library.”

The repair work completed in 2018 signals the beginning of more exciting changes that are still on the horizon. In the years to come, Cleveland Public Library will embark on the process of re-envisioning its neighborhood libraries. It all starts in 2019, when the Library reveals its ten-year Master Facilities Plan, which will spell out future plans to reimagine all branch libraries throughout the system. The scope of these upgrades will be more extensive and visible than the repair work made in 2018, with the aim to transform the Library’s branches to better meet emerging service patterns and needs.

“This is just the beginning,” said Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director and CEO of Cleveland Public Library. “When the public renewed and increased our levy in 2017, they allowed us to reimagine our branch libraries and craft a vision to upgrade and improve our facilities. We are grateful for that support, and we look forward to sharing our vision for strong neighborhood libraries in the years to come.”

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CELEBRATING 150 Years On February 17, 2019, Cleveland Public Library turned 150 years old. In honor of this landmark occasion, the Cleveland community is invited to free events and activities throughout 2019.

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rom a citywide street festival to a puppetry exhibit, a flagship Writers & Readers author appearance, neighborhood events, and more, 2019 is shaping up to be a year of celebration and discovery. The offerings this year will honor not only Cleveland Public Library’s 150th anniversary, but the community members who made this milestone possible.

“This celebration is about the people of Cleveland just as much as it’s about the Library they’ve helped us create over the last 150 years,” says Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director and CEO of Cleveland Public Library. “This year, we will relive the best of the past, talk about what we’re doing currently, and offer our patrons a look at the future and what we’ll be doing in the next 150 years.”

To share his vision for the Library’s future and to usher in the year of celebratory events marking the Library’s sesquicentennial, Thomas will present a State of the Library address at the City Club of Cleveland on February 27. During his address, Thomas will unveil the Library’s new Facilities Master Plan, which will reimagine all 27 neighborhood branches and outline how the Library can best serve the community in the years to come.

This glimpse of the Library’s future will precede a year of free events for the Cleveland community. On March 23, the Library’s puppetry exhibit, The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen, will open in Brett Hall and run through the end of 2019. At once 4

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playful and educational, this exhibit invites the public to explore the ancient art of puppetry—and have fun in the process.

Summertime will usher in special branch programming to acknowledge the community’s role in making the Library a strong presence in the city for 150 years. Summer Lit League, the summer reading program, runs from June 3 through July 26 and will incorporate offerings related to the anniversary celebrations.

And on July 27, save the date for the biggest event of the summer: the CPL 150 Street Festival held downtown at the Main Library campus. The festival will offer family-friendly entertainment for all ages, including live music, virtual reality gaming, puppet shows, activities and crafts for children, and more. Select neighborhood libraries will offer free trolley rides to and from the festival to increase access for those without transportation.

After the summer season wraps up, Cleveland Public Library will present a distinguished keynote author appearance through Writers & Readers, a series the Library revived in 2018 to enthusiastic community response. Writers & Readers will be bigger and better than ever in 2019 in honor of the sesquicentennial year, and the special featured event will be free and open to all. Details will be forthcoming on cpl.org, so stay tuned to learn more.

But this year is about more than singular events. Two ongoing projects in 2019 will deliver a lasting gift to the community. First,

through a partnership with the Cleveland Print Room, the Library will present Cleveland 20/20: A Photographic Exploration of Cleveland. This community-based photography project enlists local photographers to document Cleveland “through the lens of its neighborhoods, its communities, its residents, its diversity, and the many talents of its inhabitants.” Cleveland 20/20 sets out to share the city’s story from the unique perspective of residents, give voice to a diverse range of local photographers, offer photography workshops, welcome a nationally renowned photographer-in-residence, and foster community pride and cohesion.

Next, a partnership with ideastream will capture and present the audio stories of everyday people living in Cleveland across the full socioeconomic spectrum, with the intent to build social connections and inspire compassion. To capture oral histories, “story stations” will be set up in branch libraries to gather a wide array of patron stories, and select stories will be developed more extensively and broadcast on the radio and online. All Clevelanders are invited to participate by sharing their own stories.

“Through these photography and oral history projects, we’re committing to capturing life in Cleveland as it is right now, in 2019,” says Aaron Mason, Director of Outreach and Programming Services. “These won’t be partner profiles or portraits of city leaders—this is meant to honor our patrons, to share the stories of everyday Clevelanders who make up the fabric of our city.”

The year of celebration draws to a close at the Library’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorative ceremony on January 20, 2020. At the ceremony, the Library plans to recognize 150 individuals who make a difference in their own neighborhoods, families, or libraries—a fitting way to end a year meant to honor our patrons.

“I can’t say enough about how much our community serves Cleveland Public Library,” Thomas says. “CPL 150 is all about celebrating those community members, and we hope the activities we have planned this year express that gratitude.”

In 2019, prepare to be dazzled by a citywide street festival, gain wisdom from a renowned author, explore a puppetry exhibit, and share your story with the greater community— because this year is all about you.

OPEN FOR DISCOVERY SINCE 1869

Throughout its 150-year history, Cleveland Public Library has been an innovator in library services and has always been open to everyone. Get to know the Library better through these fast facts: THE BEGINNING

In 1869, Cleveland Public Library opened with a collection of approximately 5,800 books in an 80-by-20-foot space on the third floor of the Northrup and Harrington Block on Superior Avenue.

OPEN SHELVES

The “open shelf” concept, which provides patrons with free and open access to library materials, was first introduced at Cleveland Public Library.

10.5 MILLION ITEMS

Today, the Library maintains a collection of 10.5 million items, lending over 5 million items a year to 330,000 registered borrowers and to 44 other CLEVNET-member libraries in 12 countries across northeast Ohio.

2.5 MILLION VISITORS

In 2017, over 2.5 million people visited Cleveland Public Library, and more than 330,000 people attended library programs.

NEIGHBORHOOD BRANCHES

The Library serves residents through a network of 27 neighborhood branches, the Main Library downtown, Public Administration Library at City Hall, homebound delivery services, and mobile services to daycare

and senior centers. The Library is also home to the Ohio Center for the Book and the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, serving all 88 counties in the state of Ohio.

THE PEOPLE'S UNIVERSITY

Cleveland Public Library is known as The People’s University, a center for learning in a diverse and inclusive community.

ABOVE AND BEYOND

In recent years, the Library has made a significant investment in nutritional support, educational opportunities, STEM programming, and interactive arts programming for visitors of all ages.

5-STAR LIBRARY

In 2018, Cleveland Public Library once again received the prestigious five-star rating from the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. Nationally, Cleveland Public Library is ranked fourth among U.S. public libraries in its expenditure range.

OPEN FOR DISCOVERY

At the heart of its mission, Cleveland Public Library is here to serve you. So remember—in 2019 and beyond, the Library is open for discovery.

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In celebration of Cleveland Public Library’s 150th anniversary this year, we invited patrons and community members to share their favorite memories involving the Library—as well as their vision for the future.

YOUR YEAR,

Your Stories

“ In 2002, while researching the history of chess, I discovered the Library’s Special Collections Department. I walked in to see a display case holding a book open to a page on Rithmomachia, a medieval board game obscure to even many game historians, and then I saw every wall was covered in chess and checkers games, pieces, and books.

It’s hard to define the amazing moment when you discover you are in a city with the greatest public collection of chess resources in the world!” –Jess Rudolph

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“ I moved to Cleveland from Kent in 1982.

I will never forget the first time I saw the marble staircases in Main Library, the murals on the walls, the floor-to-ceiling walls and walls of books, and the stacks in the Literature Department. Here I would spend lunch hours reading, exploring, and opening to possibilities. It wasn’t the first library that inspired me, but it was a place where I could feel the history of Cleveland, my new home.” –Claudia Taller

“ From being a child in Main Library, which felt like my own beloved castle, to a teenager who stopped in after school to write at the one of the tables in Brett Hall, to walking down the Main Library staircase pretending I was Scarlett O’Hara, to not having the money to buy books but I could borrow whatever I needed for free, Cleveland Public Library always will be my most beloved and cherished place on the planet.” –Pat Hart

JOIN THE CONVERSATION Share your personal story about Cleveland Public Library by visiting cpl.org/stories

What do you envision for the Library’s next 150 years?

“I will always consider the Library as a friend.”

“ The Library will go on. There will always be folks who love the feel of a real book in their hands. Even if the gorgeous structure that houses a universe of books is demolished in 150 years and the planet looks more ‘Jetsonian’ at that time, it doesn’t matter—because the concept of educating, no matter how it’s done, will still live on.” –Pat Hart

–Clarence Dent

“ When I was a child, the walrus statue in front of Eastman Branch made me happy.

The quote on its plaque read: ‘The time has come, the Walrus said, To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing wax—Of cabbages—and kings—And why the sea is boiling hot—And whether pigs have wings.’ That was my introduction to Lewis Carroll, a quick poem with fantastic images that fed my curiosity.” –Adrian Marti

“ Growing up, my dad always said ‘The People’s University!’ whenever we walked in the door of Walz Branch. We rolled our eyes in embarrassment then, but I’ve continued the tradition with my children, now adults. Last Christmas, I bought “The People’s University” hoodies for them at the Library’s gift shop.

Both of my children were thrilled and wear the shirts proudly.” –Eileen Kelly

“ I write this not even knowing what libraries will be like in 10 years, but I suspect they will be massive databases of most of the knowledge in the world, and even the universe, available to people of all social classes on demand. I retain hope that brickand-mortar libraries remain as learning and social centers, bringing people together in their communities in special ways.”

–Mel Maurer “ Public spaces in American cities mean so much as it seems we segregate and isolate ourselves. In the future, I hope libraries continue to be the centers of our democracy as they are today—that they continue to present a safe space for the most vulnerable.”

–Adrian Marti .

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THE HEARTof the Community A t the South Branch rededication celebration, community members recalled warm memories from the branch’s past while looking ahead to the future.

BY LAURA WALTER

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n December 1, 2018, hundreds of visitors attended the newly restored South Branch reopening ceremony.

The day was a whirlwind of food, music, crafts, cake, entertainment, and, most of all, a celebration of the patrons, citizens, advocates, and staff who helped restore the branch to the community.

The event provided something for all attendees, no matter their age or interests. For thirteen-year-old Jada Strother, attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony meant playing an electronic drum set and exploring the branch’s new sound booth. “There’s always something to do at the library,” she explained. “Plus, libraries are a good way to get people together.”

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place to bring her five-year-old son, Nicholas. “I have fond memories of South, and I’m so glad to see it has reopened,” she said.

For Don Toennies, age twenty, South’s return ensures the restoration of an essential community hub. “When I heard South was reopening, I made myself a promise that I’d be here today,” he said. “At the library, you can meet new people and learn about different cultures, different ways of life. It’s a beautiful place. I’d love to see the library become the heart of the community again— and considering how many people showed up today, it will.”

And for Norma Castro, who lived and worked in the neighborhood for more than a half century, South’s restoration was nothing less than a homecoming. She and her late husband ran a grocery store in the neighborhood for decades, and the library was as much a part of her life as it was for her children. “I walked

here every day; it was a part of growing up,” she recalled. “When I came in today and saw the [restored space], I got teary-eyed.”

Welcome Home

South’s reopening was a project years in the making. The branch, built with Carnegie funds, opened in 1911. It served the Tremont and Clark-Fulton communities for more than a century before closing in 2013 due to structural and mechanical issues that emerged in the aging building. A smaller, temporary location on Clark Avenue housed the branch as the Library administration contemplated South’s future. Soliciting and listening to community feedback played a pivotal role in that process.

“We had the difficult decision: to build a new branch, or to rebuild this one,” Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director and CEO of Cleveland Public Library, said during his remarks at the ribboncutting ceremony. “We ultimately decided to unify this community by rebuilding and renovating the building.”

The branch was updated and expanded to include a new community room, ADA accessibility upgrades, new furnishings, a restored fireplace and skylight feature, and more. According to Peter Bolek, President of HBM Architects, considerable care was put into respecting the building’s history.

“The materials were chosen with the same thoughtfulness as in 1911, and we took cues from original architectural details,” Bolek said during the ceremony. He added that he looks forward to seeing “what this branch can do for the community for the next 100 years of its life.”

Cleveland City Councilwoman Jasmin Santana also spoke at the rededication ceremony. In addition to welcoming her Ward 14 constituents back to the branch, she shared her personal connection to South. “I have great memories from right here,” she said, referencing her time growing up in the neighborhood and patronizing the library. “This is an exciting and historic day.

Libraries are open to everyone regardless of race, ability, or income, and they are a celebration of our history, our progress, and our humanity.”

Lastly, the day marked a joyous occasion for the South staff, who could finally return to the branch and enjoy working in updated, state-of-the-art facilities. At the rededication ceremony, South Branch Manager Jaime Declet thanked his staff and patrons, the Library administration, the South Branch advisory board, and the larger community for helping bring a historic part of the neighborhood back to life.

“South Branch has seen lots of ‘good mornings’ and ‘good nights’ for 107 years,” he said. “We celebrate the opportunity to give this community many more years to come. To my staff, again, thank you—we did it.”

South Branch is located at 3096 Scranton Road. Contact the branch by calling 216-623-7060 or emailing South.Branch@cpl.org.

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PU PPE TRY

The Great Lakes National Puppet Theater performs at the Library.

THE ANCIENT ART of Puppetry A special exhibit opening in March will shine a spotlight on the multicultural world of puppetry.

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hile beloved characters like the Muppets might stand as the reference point for puppets in our cultural imaginations today, Cleveland Public Library’s 2019 exhibit, The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen, will go deeper to explore puppetry on a wider scale. After all, the art of puppetry has a rich history that spans centuries, cultures, and the world’s nations.

Imagine, for starters, a set of intricately carved Indonesian shadow puppets, a dapper devil from Prague, a Sumatran si galegale funerary puppet, a pair of wooden puppets dating back to the 1790s, and a Sicilian puppet wearing a suit of armor—treasures representing just a sampling from the eclectic puppet collection owned by celebrated local puppeteer Nancy Sander. Sander will share some of her puppet masterpieces in the Library’s exhibit, which opens March 23 in Main Library’s Brett Hall.

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tombs. They’ve been used to educate, to entertain, and tell stories.

Puppetry is an ancient art form—a wonderful, difficult art form.”

Sander has spent decades collecting, making, and performing with puppets. Many Clevelanders know Sander for her work with Hickory Hideout, an Emmy-winning children’s puppet show produced by WKYC-TV from 1981 to 1991. Today, she creates and performs her own shows through her business, Puppets With Pizazz. In addition to the roughly 225 vintage puppets she’s collected from around the world, she also owns upwards of 350 puppets she’s made herself for performances.

“Puppets are truly artistic creations,” she says. “They are works of art that work. Most puppeteers are self-taught, and their styles can be as unique and distinctive as that of artists like Klee, Monet, or Gainsborough. To be a puppeteer, you have to be a builder, sculptor, performer, painter, scriptwriter, electrician, sound engineer, publicist—every single thing in a puppet performance is done by one person.”

The Wide World of Puppetry

Sander is Vice President of the Puppetry Guild of Northeastern Ohio (PGNO), which serves as a major partner in the Library’s The World of Puppets. The March 23 exhibit opening also corresponds with activities planned for the 2019 World Day of Puppetry, an international celebration sanctioned by the Puppeteers of America and UNIMA-USA (the North American branch of Union Internationale de la Marionette). In fact, the idea of creating a large-scale puppetry exhibit first emerged during the Library’s 2018 World Day of Puppetry event, which featured a puppet display from the private collections of PGNO guild members.

Bradford Clark, a Bowling Green State University professor and Consulting Curator for the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, curated The World of Puppets. He says the exhibit will offer a broad-based survey of puppetry from around the world, encompassing both historic and contemporary puppetry.

“People might be aware that there’s a history and tradition of puppetry, but there’s also some really exciting contemporary puppetry going on,” Clark says. He adds that puppetry has ties to technological innovation in film, including robots and even early research for computer-generated imagery (CGI). It’s a wide world—and the Library’s exhibit will shed light on that world.

In addition to showcasing portions of Sander’s collection—Clark calls Sander a Cleveland legend and a living encyclopedia of puppetry knowledge—the exhibit will also include items from other sources. Visitors can expect to see both traditional and modern puppets, and the exhibit will explore multicultural aspects of puppetry as well as Cleveland-based puppetry.

Nancy Sander poses with her Rumpelstiltskin puppet.

For All Ages

Storytelling and puppetry go hand in hand, and the Library embraces the art form by offering puppet shows and workshops. While children are naturally drawn to puppets, Clark hopes this exhibit will change how all visitors—adults and kids alike—view the art of puppetry.

“The idea that puppets are only for children is fairly recent,” Clark explains.

“Historically, puppets could offer political or social commentary, as Punch and Judy do, or they could be used for religious purposes. Some forms of puppetry around the world are extraordinarily literary or complicated. Like music, dance, or theater, there’s such a range of what puppetry can be.”

The World of Puppets will offer more than a static display: live performances, interactive activities, and videos will complement the exhibit.

Clark calls puppetry a “very accessible art form,” and he hopes the exhibit will inspire library patrons to watch a live puppet show or make their own puppets.

“The real point is to get people excited about puppetry, to go out and make puppets or perform,” he says. “We also hope to connect puppets to local Cleveland communities. This is an exhibit that offers a different kind of experience, one that is new and satisfying and fun—and it will be anything but dry.”

The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen opens Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Brett Hall, located on the first floor of the Main Library at 325 Superior Avenue. The exhibit is free and open to everyone. Visit cpl.org to learn about related programming and performances throughout 2019. To learn more about puppets and the Cleveland puppetry scene, visit the Puppetry Guild of Northeastern Ohio at https://puppetsneohio.org.

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CO M M U N IT Y PA R TN E R S H I P S

Currently Under Curation students view a Bouguereau painting.

Photo by Stephen Bivens: Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

CURATING Young Futures Cleveland Public Library is partnering with the Cleveland Museum of Art to encourage local high school students to engage with the art of curation.

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urrently Under Curation, a partnership between the Library and the Cleveland Museum of Art, is a new curatorial arts program for teens that helps high school students explore the world of curation and learn about art-related careers, all while cultivating valuable skills.

“We’re proud to partner with the Cleveland Museum of Art to help teenagers learn more about the art world and the principles of curation,” says Aaron Mason, Director of Outreach and Programming Services at Cleveland Public Library. “Currently Under Curation aligns with the Library’s efforts of supporting art education, inspiring new ideas, and exposing our city’s youth to programs and art forms they may not experience on a regular basis.”

Currently Under Curation launched its pilot program in October 2018 with its first cohort of about seventeen high school students. The teens gather once a week after school and on some Saturdays over a six-month period to learn from Cleveland Museum of Art employees; engage with exhibits and artwork; enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the museum; 12 UpNext March–May 2019

and learn about the art of curation, including exhibit design, object-based research, the editorial process, and more.

“This program is not about art making; it’s about curation,” says Sabine Kretzschmar, Master Teacher for Currently Under Curation. “A true curator dives deep into a particular subject. If you’re a collector or someone interested in objects, the whole world can open up to you through curation.”

The program’s overarching goals include exposing high school students to art history and museum practices; enhancing research, writing, public speaking, and critical thinking skills; and engaging a broad public audience through student-curated exhibitions focused on local artists, history, and collections at library branches.

The first assignment: help make one of Cleveland Public Library’s collections more accessible to the public.

A Historic Collection

Teens in the inaugural Currently Under Curation cohort are using prints in the Library’s Public Works of Art Project (PWAP) and Works Progress Administration (WPA) artwork collection for

their curation project, which will culminate in the 1st cohort exhibit, Ascension, Depression, Progression, displayed at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch.

According to Fine Arts and Special Collections Manager Pam Eyerdam, the Library’s connection to this federal arts program grew out of a relationship with William Milliken, a past Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art who served as the Regional Director of PWAP. The program, which originated in 1933 as PWAP and carried on through the early 1940s as the WPA, employed artists and musicians to create art and music focusing on the social and cultural needs of the public.

During this era, Cleveland Public Library enlisted artists and musicians to produce artwork, such as murals in Main Library and in branches, and copy handwritten musical scores for the collection. As a result, Eyerdam says, the Library became “a beacon of hope for those who needed a job and a place for those to come and enjoy works of art.”

The prints used in the Currently Under Creation program were created by regional artists and provide glimpses of life in Cleveland during the mid to late 1930s and early 1940s.

“The prints depict the laborer at work, scenes of how the Depression affected our lives, the heroics of industry, cityscapes, rural scenes, and architectural studies,” Eyerdam says. The students’ exhibit of this artwork, she adds, can serve as “a reminder to a generation of upcoming young artists that the human spirit will endure and art is food for the soul.”

Giving Teens a Voice

Darius Steward, Currently Under Curation Manager, says the program also strives to foster diversity and inclusion—a mission that the Library supports, as well.

“The idea is to bring people together who aren’t museum regulars to learn more about the Cleveland Museum of Art and to get a wider array of people interested [in art and curation],” he explains.

“We want to introduce people early and often to this world, and to show that it’s open to all,” Kretzschmar adds.

Currently Under Curation is funded by the Cleveland Foundation’s Arts Mastery Education program and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Additional cohorts will enter the program in the spring and summer of 2019, and Steward and Kretzschmar say they hope to continue the program into the 2019-2020 school year. The Library’s role in the program may expand over time to include the use of additional collections and resources.

“The way you present a collection of artwork can say something—it can give the curator a voice,” Steward says. “Through this program, we want to give students that ability and power.”

Currently Under Curation As part of a special curatorial arts program run by the Cleveland Museum of Art, teens explore art from the Library’s collections, learn about the art of curation, and gain valuable skills.

1st Cohort Art Exhibit

Students curate an exhibit using the Library’s collections of PWAP and WPA prints.

Mar 21–May 6 Exhibit Opening: Thu, Mar 21 | 5–7pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Gallery

2nd Cohort Art Exhibit

Contemporary fine-art printing inspires printmaking art including intaglio, relief printing, screen printing, letterpress, and digital media.

May 23–June 23 Exhibit Opening: Thu, May 23 | 5–7pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Gallery

3rd Cohort Art Exhibit

Students design miniature art galleries that explore the ways everyday objects can help them tell stories either from their own life or from the lives of those who made a mark on history.

Currently Under Curation’s first exhibit will open on Thursday, March 21, 2019 with a special reception from 5pm to 7pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch. The reception is free and open to the public. High school students interested in learning more about Currently Under Curation may contact Darius Steward at dsteward@clevelandart.org or Sabine Kretzschmar at skretzschmar@clevelandart.org.

May 30–June 30 Exhibit Opening: Thu, May 30 | 5–7pm Langston Hughes Branch

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MakerLabs

TechCentral MakerLabs bring technology and learning to you at your neighborhood library. Explore, build, or try something new today. Learn more about TechCentral's offerings at cpl.org/techcentral.

3D COOKIE CUTTER LAB MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Mon, May 13 | 3:30pm 3D PET MONSTER MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Mon, Apr 8 | 4pm CARNEGIE WEST Sat, May 4 | 11am 3D PRINTING BASICS MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Sat, Mar 9 | 2pm

JEFFERSON Wed, Apr 10 | 4:30pm INTRODUCTION TO 3D DESIGN USING TINKERCAD LANGSTON HUGHES Wed, Mar 13 | 4pm UNION Tue, Mar 26 | 4pm LORAIN Tue, Apr 2 | 4:30pm HOUGH Wed, Apr 10 | 4pm CARNEGIE WEST Sat, Apr 20 | 11am BROOKLYN Tue, Apr 23 | 4pm WEST PARK Tue, May 15 | 4pm EAST 131ST STREET Tue, May 28 | 4pm KNITTING MADE EASY ADDISON Sat, Mar 16 | 12pm PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY Wed, Mar 20 | 12pm

AWW…SNAP CIRCUITS: MAKING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS HARVARD-LEE Tue, Mar 5 | 4:30pm GLENVILLE Thu, Apr 4 | 3:30pm BROOKLYN Fri, Apr 12 | 10:30am UNION Thu, May 16 | 4:30pm DUCT TAPE UNIVERSE MOUNT PLEASANT Wed, Mar 27 | 3:30pm

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LASER ENGRAVER WORKSHOP UNION Tue, Mar 19 | 4pm LANGSTON HUGHES Wed, Mar 20 | 4pm BROOKLYN Tue, Apr 16 | 4pm HOUGH Wed, Apr 17 | 4pm EAST 131ST STREET Tue, May 21 | 4pm WEST PARK Wed, May 22 | 4pm

LITTLEBITS ELECTRONIC KIT OPEN PLAY WEST PARK Tue, Mar 12 | 3pm MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tue, Mar 19 | 4:30pm JEFFERSON Fri, Mar 22 | 4:30pm UNION Thu, Apr 11 | 4:30pm | JEFFERSON Fri, Apr 19 | 4:30pm SOUTH Wed, May 15 | 4:30pm JEFFERSON Fri, May 17 | 4:30pm MAKE A DRUM MACHINE FROM ANYTHING CARNEGIE WEST Thu, Mar 7 | 4:30pm GLENVILLE Tue, Mar 19 | 3:30pm SOUTH Wed, Mar 20 | 4:30pm WEST PARK Tue, Apr 16 | 3pm MAKE A GIANT PIANO GARDEN VALLEY Mon, Apr 8 | 4:30pm HARVARD-LEE Tue, Apr 9 | 4:30pm MT. PLEASANT Fri, Apr 19 | 3:30pm ROCKPORT Thu, May 2 | 4:45pm MAKE A LITTLEBITS SYNTHESIZER GLENVILLE Tue, Mar 5 | 3:30pm

Explore, build, or try something new today!

MAKE A STATEMENT: BUTTON-MAKING UNION Tue, Mar 12 | 4pm LANGSTON HUGHES Wed, Mar 27 | 4pm BROOKLYN Tue, Apr 9 | 4pm HOUGH Wed, Apr 24 | 4pm EAST 131ST STREET Tue, May 14 | 4pm WEST PARK Wed, May 29 | 4pm MAKE A TOUGH WALLET OUT OF A MAIL ENVELOPE WOODLAND Fri, May 10 | 4:30pm MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE: DIGITAL DARKROOM WOODLAND Fri, Apr 12 | 5pm HOUGH Mon, Apr 15 | 4pm MT. PLEASANT Wed, May 8 | 3:30pm MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE: SKETCHBOOK DRAWING LORAIN Mon, May 20 | 4:30pm MAKER KIT MANIA! ROCKPORT Thu, Mar 21 | 4:45pm COLLINWOOD Thu, Mar 28 | 4:30pm MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tue, Apr 9 | 4:30pm SOUTH Wed, Apr 17 | 4:30pm HARVARD-LEE Tue, May 7 | 4pm

MAKERKITS: CONSTRUCTION JEFFERSON Fri, Mar 29 | 4:30pm ADDISON Sat, Apr 6 | 12pm COLLINWOOD Thu, Apr 25 | 4pm MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tue, May 14 | 4:30pm HOUGH Wed, May 29 | 4pm MAKING TUNES: VIRTUAL ROCK BAND HOUGH Wed, Mar 6 | 4pm GARDEN VALLEY Mon, May 13 | 4:30pm MOBILE MAKERSPACE DEMO UNION Tue, Mar 5 | 4pm LANGSTON HUGHES Wed, Mar 6 | 4pm BROOKLYN Tue, Apr 2 | 4pm HOUGH Wed, Apr 3 | 4pm EAST 131ST STREET Tue, May 7 | 4pm WEST PARK Wed, May 8 | 4pm PAPERCRAFT 3D MODELING GARDEN VALLEY Mon, Mar 11 | 4:30pm WOODLAND Fri, Mar 15 | 4:30pm MAKING PARACORD SURVIVAL BANDS LORAIN Thu, Mar 14 | 4:30pm ROCKPORT Thu, Apr 18 | 4:45pm ADDISON Sat, May 18 | 12pm

Main Library Computer Classes Register at 216-623-2980. See branch listings for details regarding neighborhood sessions.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET BASICS SERIES Tuesdays, Mar 5-26 | 3:15-4:45pm Tuesdays, Apr 2-30 | 3:15-4:45pm COMPUTER AND EMAIL BASICS SERIES Tuesdays, May 7-28 | 3:15-4:45pm MICROSOFT EXCEL SERIES Mondays, Mar 4-25 | 11:15am-12:45pm Fridays, Apr 5-26 | 11:15am-12:45pm Fridays, May 3-31 | 11:15am-12:45pm MICROSOFT OFFICE GRAPHICS, POWERPOINT AND PUBLISHER SERIES Saturdays, Mar 2-30 | 3:15-4:45pm MICROSOFT WORD SERIES Mondays, May 6-20 | 11:15am-12:45pm MICROSOFT WORD SERIES & MAIL MERGE Fridays, Mar 1-29 | 11:15am-12:45pm Mondays, Apr 1-29 | 11:15am-12:45pm

Main Library computer classes are located in the Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor.

Full descriptions at cpl.org/eventsclasses/computerclassdescriptions.

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Award-Winning Book Club

Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book Main Library, 2nd Floor

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

Tue, Mar 5 | 4pm

Improvement by Joan Silber

Tue, Apr 2 | 4pm

Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

Tue, May 7 | 4pm

Books on Tap

Noble Beast Brewing Co. 1470 Lakeside Ave. Blood, Bones and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton

Tue, Mar 26 | 5:30–6:30pm

Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock

Apr 23 | 5:30–6:30pm

The Soul of a Chef: The Journey Toward Perfection

by Michael Ruhlman

May 28 | 5:30–6:30pm

Brew Club Book Club Noble Beast Brewing Co. 1470 Lakeside Ave E

Ladies of the Ticker: Women and Wall Street from the Gilded Age to the Great Depression by George Robb

Wed, Mar 13 | 5:30–6:30pm

Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan by Ruby Lal

Wed, Apr 10 | 5:30–6:30pm

Daughters of the Samurai: A Journey from East to West and Back by Janice P. Nimura

Wed, May 8 | 5:30–6:30pm

Brown Bag Book and a Movie Club Louis Stokes Wing, 6th Floor Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Mon, Mar 18 | 12pm

A Night to Remember by Walter Lord

Mon, Apr 15 | 12pm

Seven Years in Tibet by Heinrich Harrer

Mon, May 20 | 12pm

Get Graphic! Comics and the Clinic

Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book Main Library, 2nd Floor

Taking Turns by M.K. Czerwiec

Thursday, Mar 7 | 4pm

Tangles by Sarah Leavitt

Thursday, Mar 21 | 4pm

Don’t Go Where I Can’t Follow

by Anders Nilsen

Thursday, Apr 4 | 4pm Epileptic by David B.

Thursday, Apr 18 | 4pm Nothing Lasts Forever by Sina Grace

Thursday, May 2 | 4pm

Don’t Go Where I Can’t Follow

by Anders Nilsen

Thursday, May 16 | 4pm

Short Story Book Club Lorain Branch

You’ll actually have time to finish reading for this book club!

Instead of a whole book, read and discuss a short story with your neighbors.

“The Second Bakery Attack,” Haruki Murakami’s short story from The Elephant Vanishes

Sat, May 11 | 1pm

“The Semplica Girl Diaries,” George Saunders’ short story from Tenth of December

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Tremont Think and Drink Book Club Prosperity Social Club 1109 Starkweather Ave

Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth

by Sarah Smarsh

Mar 11 | 7pm

The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches From the Border by Francisco Cantú

Mon, Apr 15 | 7pm

Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking

Mon, May 13 | 7pm

AUTH O R V I S IT S

Amy Stewart: The Kopp Sisters Novels

After her April 3 visit to the Main Library (for the Cleveland Humanities Festival program Nature in Your Glass: The Drunken Botanist), author Amy Stewart returns to our newly renovated South Branch to discuss her Kopp Sisters novels, Girl Waits with Gun, Lady Cop Makes Trouble, Miss Kopp’s Midnight Confessions, and Miss Kopp Just Won’t Quit. The Kopp Sisters novels are based on the true story of one of America’s first female deputy sheriffs and her two rambunctious sisters in New Jersey during the early 1900s. The books are in development with Amazon Studios for a television series. Books will be for sale at the event and a signing will follow the author’s presentation.

Fri, Apr 5 | 5:30pm | South Branch

Lonnie-Sharon Williams

Local author Lonnie-Sharon Williams leads a book talk on her religious novel Accused! Tahmari the Woman Caught in Adultery.

This novel fictionalizes the life story of the unnamed woman accused of adultery as depicted in the Bible (John 8:1-11).

Sat, Apr 20 | 2pm | Memorial-Nottingham Branch

Cleveland Public Poetry Featuring Maggie Smith

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a visit and reading by Maggie Smith, author of Good Bones (Tupelo Press, 2017) and The Well Speaks of Its Own Poison (Tupelo Press, 2015). The author will have books available for purchase and a book signing will follow the presentation.

Sat, Apr 27 | 12pm | Main Library, 2nd Floor

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M A I N LI B R A RY PRO G R A M S

Digital Storytime

FREE FILM SCREENINGS

Cleveland Digital Public Library, 3rd Floor

Zare

Join us for a special screening of the 1927 film Zare, the first Kurdish film ever made, with an introductory discussion by Pietro Shakarian from Ohio State University and The Gomidas Institute.

Zare depicts a Yazidi Kurdish romance that takes place on the slopes of Mount Aragats in Armenia.

Sat, Mar 16 | 2pm Main Library, Special Collections, 3rd Floor

Enjoy a free screening of the lightly satirical film based on true events along the Palestine/Israel border (nominated for the Best Foreign Film at the 88th Academy Awards).

Thu, Apr 25 | 6pm Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor

Main Library, Cleveland Digital Public Library, 3rd Floor

Chess Club

Play an afternoon game of chess with an occasional round of Speed Chess, Quick Chess, Bug House, King of the Hill, Crazyhouse, or Racing Kings to mix things up.

Thursdays | 12:30–2:30pm Main Library, Cleveland Digital Public Library, 3rd Floor

MUSIC AT MAIN Nessa

Celtic fusion, blending elements of classical, folk, jazz, funk, and world music to create rich, complex musical hybrids.

Sat, Mar 9 | 2pm Main Library, Fine Arts, 3 Floor rd

Ernie Krivda Quartet

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with saxophonist Ernie Krivda and his quartet.

Sat, Apr 6 | 2pm Main Library, Fine Arts, 3rd Floor

The Cleveland blues legend returns to bring the Delta blues to the North Coast.

Sat, May 11 | 2pm Main Library, Fine Arts, 3rd Floor

Your Headshot

Come and have us take a photograph of you suitable for use in professional and social media contexts. By appointment only.

Call 216-623-2813.

The Wanted 18

Austin “Walkin” Cane

Separated by time and space from distant grandkids or other youngsters? Want to read them a bedtime story? We’ll make a video of you reading a story and help you learn how to share it. By appointment only. Call 216-623-2813.

History of the Book Reading Group

Studying examples from Special Collections, we will read and trace the history of the book from cuneiform tablets to e-books with the Northeast Ohio Bibliographical Society.

Fridays | 3:30pm Main Library, Cleveland Digital Public Library, 3rd Floor

Cleveland Public Poetry

Step up to the open mic and share an original poem or read your favorite verse or prose.

Mondays, Mar 4, Apr 1, & May 20 | 12pm Main Library, 2nd Floor

Lunchtime Knitting Circle at City Hall

From beginners to experts, all are welcome to join us and learn to knit or crochet!

Wednesdays, Mar 6 & 20 | 12pm Wednesdays, Apr 3 & 17 | 12pm Wednesdays, May 1 & 15 | 12pm Public Administration Library, City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave., Room 100

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Scan Days

Bring a thumb drive and your family photographs: scan them, learn how to share them with family and friends, and, if you like, you can add your family memories to Library collections and they’ll become a part of the permanent memory of Cleveland.

Saturdays, Mar 16 & May 18 | 2:30pm Main Library, Cleveland Digital Public Library, 3rd Floor

Introduction to Digital Resources

Take a librarian-guided tour through digital resources available at Cleveland Public Library, including our Digital Gallery as well as digital content available through Hoopla, Overdrive, and more.

Thursdays, Mar 21, Apr 18, & May 16 | 3:30pm Main Library, Cleveland Digital Public Library, 3rd Floor

Coffee and Comics: Comics-Making Workshops

Learn from comics pros how to create your own comics or refine your sequential art skills, all while enjoying free Rising Star coffee.

Free and open to participants of all skill levels.

Saturdays, Apr 13 & 27 | 10am at Rising Star Roastery, 3617 Walton Ave.

Urban Otaku

Cleveland’s own anime and Japan pop culture fandom community: gaming, animation, art, cosplay, and more.

Sat, Apr 20 | 10am–5pm Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor

Cleveland Sister Cities Conference

Celebrate and explore Cleveland’s worldwide connections with Global Cleveland. From El Salvador to Ethiopia, from Bangalore to Taipei, and across the European countries that hold the roots of so many of our ethnic neighborhoods, Cleveland’s dozens of sister cities around the globe remind us of our diverse backgrounds and our international ties. Visit globalcleveland.com for details and registration information.

Wed–Fri, May 1–3 Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium and Learning Commons

Introduction to Digital Photography

Learn the basics of using a digital camera, transferring pictures to a computer, managing files in the cloud using Google Drive, sharing pictures online with friends and relatives and printing pictures at a neighborhood photo kiosk or drugstore.

Wednesdays, May 1–29 | 4:30pm Main Library, Cleveland Digital Public Library, 3rd Floor

Legal Aid at the Library

Free brief advice and referral clinics offered by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (civil matters only). Questions? Call 1-877-8173777 or visit lasclev.org.

Wed, May 15 | 2pm Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor

Art of the Book

Hands-on exploration into book arts and the history of the book.

• Apr 20: Calligraphy • Apr 27: Papermaking • May 4: Letterpress • May 11: Bookbinding • May 18: Font Creation Saturdays, Apr 20–May 18 | 1pm Main Library, 4th Floor, ArtLab

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E X H I B IT S & F E ATU R E D E V E NT S

THE WORLD OF PUPPETS:

From Stage to Screen

Reawaken the wonder of puppetry as part of the library’s year-long celebration of its 150 th anniversary. Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world. Enjoy puppets, artifacts, videos, interactive activities, and live performances throughout the year.

Free and open to everyone.

Mar 23–Dec 31 Main Library, Brett Hall, 1st Floor Exhibit Grand Opening Sat, Mar 23 | 11am

150 Years Through the Eyes of Staff

Explore Cleveland Public Library’s 150-year history through staff portraits and excerpts from their writings.

Mar 11, 2019 through Feb 28, 2020 Main Library, 2nd Floor

The Life and Legacy of John G. White

The Special Collections Department attributes its legacy to John G. White, eminent Cleveland citizen and president of the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees 1884–1886 and 1913–1928. He was a vital force in shaping the research aspects of the Cleveland Public Library. Explore the life of John Griswold White and the impact he had on the Library.

Mar 11, 2019 through Feb 28, 2020 Main Library, Special Collections, 3rd Floor

The Mercury 13: The Untold Story of the First Women Astronaut Trainees

You’ve heard of Project Mercury and the men with the “right stuff.” But do you know about the Mercury 13? During Women’s History Month, learn about the thirteen women who were part of a privately funded program to train female astronauts in the early 1960s. Although excluded from officially becoming astronauts, these First Lady Astronaut Trainees (FLATs), as they were called, were pioneers in integrating women into the space program. The exhibit is presented in collaboration with the International Women’s Air & Space Museum at Burke Lakefront Airport.

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Running Your Small Business: Nuts and Bolts

A free six-part series offered in partnership with Business Advisers of Cleveland:

Saturdays, Apr 13–May 18 | 3:15–4:45pm Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Conference Room D

• Apr 13: Microsoft Word for Business • Apr 20: Developing a Winning Business Plan • Apr 27: Basic Excel for Business • May 4: Accounting for Small Business • May 11: Advanced Excel for Business • May 18: Taxes for Small Business

Gaming and eSports

Saturdays, Mar 23, Apr 27, & May 25 10am–5pm Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor

• Gaming • Cutting-Edge Gear • Workshops • Live-Streaming • Networking

Take Charge of Your Health Live a healthier life with FREE help and advice from MetroHealth medical personnel and NEOMED residents: take free health screenings, get advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, and arrange for home health visits.

Benefits specialists will also be on hand to help you sign up for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Brought to your library in partnership with MetroHealth Medical System, NEOMED: The Northeast Ohio Medical University, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and the Partnership for Urban Health.

Mondays, Mar 4 and Apr 1 10am–12:30pm | South Brooklyn Wednesdays, Mar 6, Apr 3 & May 1 10am–12:30pm | Walz Mondays, Mar 11 and Apr 8 10am–12:30pm | Fulton Wednesdays, Mar 13, Apr 10, and May 8 10am–12:30pm | Harvard-Lee Mondays, Mar 18, Apr 15, and May 20 10am–12:30pm | Langston Hughes Mondays, Mar 25 and Apr 22 | 10am–12:30pm Louis Stokes Wing, Indoor Reading Garden, 1st Floor Wednesdays, Mar 27, Apr 24, and May 22 10am–12:30pm | Rice Wednesdays, Apr 17 and May 15 10am–12:30pm | Woodland Mon, Apr 29 | 10am–12:30pm | West Park

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F E ATU R E D E V E NT S

Cleveland Humanities Festival The Cleveland Humanities Festival is a collaborative effort celebrating the region’s great cultural institutions dedicated to humanistic inquiry. Coordinated by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities of Case Western Reserve University, this year’s festival partners with museums, educational institutions, and arts organizations to explore the theme of “nature” from a variety of humanistic perspectives. For a full list of Cleveland Humanities Festival events, visit chf.case.edu.

Freeway City Film Screening

Common Cleveland folklore points to the East Side as disadvantaged due to a lack of convenient freeway access. But would shaving a few minutes from the daily commute be worth the cost of the Cedar Lee and Larchmere districts, Buckeye neighborhoods, historic homes, and the beloved Shaker Lakes? Revisit the dramatic defeat of the East Side freeways in the 1960s as Mayor Carl Stokes struggled to govern a hollowing-out city and a fierce grassroots campaign to preserve the Shaker Lakes. A discussion with the film’s director will follow the screening.

Sat, Mar 9 | 2pm | Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium

The Asian Carp Crisis and the Great Lakes

In labs across the country and from the Louisiana bayous to the Illinois River and the streets of Chicago, an all-out war is taking place to halt the advancement of the invasive Asian carp into the Great Lakes. Andrew Reeves, author of Overrun: Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis and ideastream’s Mike McIntyre discuss the research, the resources, and the radical scientific and political shift that is needed to protect the Great Lakes and to restore our degraded rivers, streams, and waterways.

Mon, Mar 25 | 12pm | Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor

Nature in Your Glass: The Drunken Botanist

Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley, tequila from agave, rum from sugarcane, bourbon from corn. Thirsty yet? In The Drunken Botanist, Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits, and fungi that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol over the centuries. Of all the extraordinary and obscure plants that have been fermented and distilled, a few are dangerous, some are downright bizarre, and one is as ancient as dinosaurs—but each represents a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and our history. This fascinating concoction of biology, chemistry, history, etymology, and mixology—with more than 50 drink recipes and growing tips for gardeners—will make you the most popular guest at any cocktail party. Take a nature walk along the top shelf with author Amy Stewart and local enthusiasts of all that is the best in brews, spirits, and craft cocktails.

Wednesday, April 3 | 7:30pm | Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor

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AC TI V ITI E S & E V E NT S F O R TE E N S & K I D S AT M A I N LI B R A RY

Free Comic Book Day

Sat, May 4 | 12pm | Main Library, 2nd Floor

Comic books are an original American art form created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read and feature a wide range of diverse story lines that capture readers’ imaginations. That’s worth celebrating in our book! Get your free special-edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. (While supplies last. One per person. 200 free, special-edition comics at each location.)

TEENS Mock Interviews for Teens

Looking for your first job? Learn and practice interview skills to help you land the position you want.

Manga Book Club

Discuss your favorite manga and compare the books to the anime.

Fridays, Mar 1, Apr 5, & May 3 3:30pm Main Library, 4th Floor, Youth Services

Wed, Mar 13 | 4:30pm Tue, Apr 30 | 4:30pm Fri, May 31 | 4:30pm Main Library, 4th Floor, Studio 470

Afternoon Adventures: Dungeons and Dragons

Instant Photography Workshop Series

Learn and play Dungeons and Dragons, the co-operative storytelling tabletop game.

Open to tweens and teens ages 8–18.

Beginners are welcome.

Mondays, Mar 4 & 18 | 3:30pm Mondays, Apr 1 & 15 | 3:30pm Mon, May 13 & Wed, May 29 | 3:30pm Main Library, 4th Floor, ArtLab

Virtual Reality Drop In and Play

Never tried Virtual Reality? Interested in exploring new games in VR? Drop in and explore some 360-degree games.

Fri, Mar 8 | 3:30pm Main Library, 4th Floor, Youth Services

Learn the fundamentals of photography and composition with Cleveland Print Room. Take photographs indoors and out, and share your work with others.

Workshops are free and cameras and supplies will be provided for use in the workshops.

Mondays, Mar 4–Apr 8 | 4:30pm Main Library, 4th Floor, Youth Services

Teen Job Fair

Looking for an after school or summer job? Meet with multiple local businesses and agencies looking for youth applicants.

Dress for an interview and bring your resume. Don't have a resume? Need tips on

business interview attire or etiquette? Stop in to Youth Services before the Job Fair for the help and the info you need.

Wed, May 15 | 3–5:30pm Main Library, 4th Floor, Youth Services

KIDS Main Library, 4th Floor, ArtLab Shining Butterfly

Tue, Mar 5 | 3:30pm

Make a Shamrock Wreath Tue, Mar 12 | 3:30pm

Smart Art: Henri Matisse, Red Room Wed, Mar 20 | 3:30pm

Smart Art: Edvard Munch, The Scream Wed, Apr 17 | 3:30pm

Earth Day Crafts

Mon, Apr 22 | 3:30pm

Smart Art: Andy Warhol Pop Art Wed, May 15 | 3:30pm

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B R A N C H PRO G R A M S

ADDISON COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics: A Beginner’s Introduction Sat, Apr 6 | 11:15am–12:45pm Computer Basics: Organizing Files Sat, Apr 13 | 11:15am–12:45pm Resume Workshop & Job Searching Online Saturdays, Apr 20 & 27 11:15am–12:45pm Microsoft Word Series Fridays, May 3-31 11:15am–12:45pm

EARLY LITERACY

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Fridays | 10:30am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Fri, Mar 1 | 4:30pm

The Ezra Jack Keats Award: Celebrating Diversity and Community Mon, Mar 11 | 4pm The Life Cycle of Butterflies Thu, Mar 14 | 4:30pm Rhyme in the Spring Thu, Apr 18 | 4:30pm Bird House Building for Kids Mon, Apr 22 | 4pm 24 UpNext March–May 2019

BROOKLYN COMPUTER CLASSES

Microsoft Excel Series Wednesdays, Mar 6–27 | 11:15am-12:45pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

St. Patrick’s Day Make-and-Take Craft Fri & Sat, Mar 15 & 16 | drop-in Get Ready For Spring! Make and Take Crafts Mon–Fri, Mar 25–29 | drop-in Cinco de Mayo Celebration Fri, May 3 | 3:30pm Mother’s Day Make-and-Take Craft Sat, May 11 | drop-in

CARNEGIE WEST COMPUTER CLASSES

Coding Basics Series Saturdays, May 4–25 | 11:15am–12:45pm

EARLY LITERACY

Saturday Family Storytimes (18 months–5 years) Saturdays, Mar 2, 16 & 30 | 11am Saturday, Apr 27 | 11am Saturdays, May 11 & 25 | 11am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS St. Patrick’s Day Craft Thu, Mar 14 | 4:30pm Easter Fun Thu, Apr 18 | 4:30pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT

Les Délices Thu, Mar 14 | 1pm Les Délices (pronounced Lay day-lease), Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra, introduces kids (and adults) to long-forgotten music through interactive, family-friendly live performances.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

The Personal is Political: A Writing Workshop Sat, Mar 2 | 2–4pm Claudia Rankine’s Citizen is a book-length poem that confronts racial injustice through her own personal experiences. We’ll look at Rankine’s poems as examples, write about social inequity in our world, and discuss our work in a helpful atmosphere. This session completes the series begun on February 23.

COLLINWOOD COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics Series Fridays, Mar 1–15 | 11:15am–12:45pm Internet Basics Fri, Mar 22 | 11:15am–12:45pm Email Basics I Fri, Mar 29 | 11:15am–12:45pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS World Poetry Day! Thu, Mar 21 | 4:30pm

Scavenger Egg Hunt

School’s Out Karaoke

Thu, Apr 18 | 4:30pm

Wed, May 29 | 1:30pm

Cinco de Mayo Musical Madness!

Thu, May 2 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

EAST 131 COMPUTER CLASSES

Microsoft Office Graphics Mon, Apr 1 | 11:15am-12:45pm Microsoft PowerPoint Series Mondays, Apr 8 & 15 | 11:15am-12:45pm

Amazing Canvas Painting Fri, May 24 | 1pm Come out and paint with us. Supplies, snacks, and punch will be provided.

EASTMAN COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics Series Saturdays, Apr 6-20 | 11:15am-12:45pm

Microsoft Publisher Series Mondays, Apr 22 & 29 | 11:15am-12:45pm

Internet Basics Sat, Apr 27 | 11:15am-12:45pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm Let your voice be heard! Tell your story through art whether you’re a beginner or are ready to take your art to the next level with experts from the Art Therapy Studio.

Vision Board Thu, Mar 7 | 4:30pm Tuesday Travels Tuesdays, Mar 12 & 19 | 4:30pm Plant Night: Spring is Here Wed, Mar 27 | 1:30pm DIY Wall Art: Popsicle Stick Hexagon Shelf Mon, Apr 1 | 4:30pm Celebrate Italy: Painting Italy Mon, Apr 8 | 4:30pm Money Smart Week: Piggy Bank Tue, Apr 16 | 4:30pm Healthy Hygiene Thu, Apr 18 | 4:30pm Slime Time Wed, Apr 24 | 1:30pm Cinco De Mayo Wed, May 01 | 4:30pm Mother’s Day Crafts Thu, May 09 | 4:30pm Poetic Power: Express Yourself!

Wed, May 15 | 4:30pm

Action Movie Fridays Fridays, Mar 1, Apr 12 & May 24 3:30pm Mardi Gras Masks Tue, Mar 05 | 3:30pm National Potato Chip Day Thu, Mar 14 | 3:30pm Decorate an Easter Egg Thu, Apr 18 | 3:30pm DIY Birdhouse Mon, Apr 22 | 4pm DIY Photo Flower Pot Fri, May 10 | 3:30pm Sweet! Scavenger Hunt Wed, May 15 | 4pm

FLEET COMPUTER CLASSES

Coding Basics Series Wednesdays, Mar 6–27 | 3:15-4:45pm Internet Basics Wed, May 1 | 3:15-4:45pm Search the Web Wednesdays, May 8 | 3:15-4:45pm Email Basics I & II Wednesdays, May 15 & 22 | 3:15-4:45pm Buying & Selling Online Wednesdays, May 29 | 3:15-4:45pm

EARLY LITERACY

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Fridays | 11:30am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Women’s History Mon, Mar 4 | 4pm Mardi Gras Tue, Mar 5 | 4pm St. Patrick’s Day Party Thu, Mar 14 | 4pm National Library Week Mon-Fri, Apr 8–12 | 4pm National Pretzel Day Fri, Apr 26 | 4pm Seis de Mayo Mon, May 6 | 4pm National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Wed, May 15 | 4pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Four Corners: A Game of Great Debates Thu, Mar 28 | 4:30pm Old-School Mario Thu, Apr 25 | 4:30pm One Night Ultimate Werewolf Thu, May 23 | 4:30pm

FAMILY EVENTS

Family Movie Nights Mondays, Mar 11 & 25, Apr 8, May 6 & 20 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS Ohio Means Jobs

Mondays | 11am–4:30pm Free assistance for job seekers, employers, and youth: job search assistance, employee recruitment, job training, and more. For more information, visit ohiomeansjobs.com.

FULTON COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics: A Beginner’s Introduction Wed, Apr 3 | 11:15am–12:45pm Computer Basics: Organizing Files Wed, Apr 10 | 11:15am–12:45pm Resume Workshop Wed, Apr 17 | 11:15am–12:45pm Job Searching Online Wed, Apr 24 | 11:15am–12:45pm

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EARLY LITERACY

Email Basics

Preschool Story Time (ages 3–5) Thursdays | 4pm

Wed, Apr 24 | 3:15-4:45pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Hear Your Heart Fri, Mar 1 | 4pm

After School Crafts Wednesdays | 4pm Wordplay Mondays | 4pm

Mean Green Science Machine Thursdays, Mar 7–Apr 4 | 4pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT

Free Comic Book Day Sat, May 4 | 12pm Comic books are an original American art form created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read and feature a wide range of diverse story lines that capture readers’ imaginations.

That’s worth celebrating in our book! Get your free special edition-comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. (While supplies last. One per person. 200 free special edition comics at each location.)

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Legal Aid at the Library Sat, May 11 | 10–11am Free brief advice and referral clinics offered by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (civil matters only). Questions? Call 1-877-8173777 or visit lasclev.org.

Take Charge of Your Health Mondays, Mar 11 and Apr 8 10am–12:30pm Free health screenings, advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, registration for home health visits, screening and help from benefits specialists who will help you sign up for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

GARDEN VALLEY COMPUTER CLASSES Computer Basics Series Wednesdays, Apr 3-17 3:15–4:45pm

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KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Tue, Mar 5 | 4pm Construction Club Wednesdays | 4pm Jazz Art Tue, Mar 12 | 4pm Shamrock Craft Thu, Mar 14 | 4:30pm April Showers Bring May Flowers Thu, Apr 25 | 4:30pm Fire Truck and Smoke House Visit Fri, May 3 | 3:30pm Cinco de Mayo Tue, May 07 | 4pm Mother’s Day Card Craft Thu, May 09 | 4:30pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Chess Club (teens & adults) Fridays | 1:30pm Teen Tech Day Thu, Mar 7 | 4:30pm G.V. Teen Summit Thursdays, Apr 4–18 | 4pm Black Out Poetry Thu, Apr 11 | 4:30pm Star Wars Day Thu, May 2 | 4:30pm Money! Money! Money!

Mon, Apr 15 | 4pm

GLENVILLE COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer and Internet Basics Series Thursdays, May 2-30 | 3:15-4:45pm

EARLY LITERACY

Family Story Times Fridays, Mar 8, Apr 12 & May 10 | 11am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Make It @ the Library Fri & Sat, Mar 15 & 16 | 3:30pm Fri & Sat, Apr 19 & 20 | 3:30pm Fri & Sat, May 10 & 11 | 3:30pm

Movies from Books Saturdays, Mar 30 & Apr 27 | 4pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Legal Aid at the Library Sat, Apr 13 | 10–11am Free brief advice and referral clinics offered by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (civil matters only). Questions? Call 1-877-8173777 or visit lasclev.org.

HARVARD LEE COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics Series Saturdays, Mar 2-16 | 11:15am-12:45pm Internet Basics Sat, Mar 23 | 11:15am–12:45pm Email Basics Sat, Mar 30 | 11:15am–12:45pm Microsoft Word Series Saturdays, May 4–25 | 11:15am-12:45pm

EARLY LITERACY

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Wednesdays | 11:30am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Women’s History Month: Get Creative Tue, Mar 5 | 3:30pm Women’s History Month Bingo & Trivia Tue, Mar 19 | 3:30pm Financial Literacy for Youth (Grades K–8) Mon, Apr 15 | 4pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

March Madness Gaming Thu, Mar 14 | 3:30pm Power of Performance: Spoken Word Poetry Thu, Apr 18 | 3:30pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT

Free Comic Book Day Sat, May 4 | 12pm Comic books are an original American art form created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read

and feature a wide range of diverse story lines that capture readers’ imaginations.

That’s worth celebrating in our book! Get your free special edition-comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. (While supplies last. One per person. 200 free special edition comics at each location.)

Lucky Leprechauns Treasure Hunt Fri, Mar 15 | 4pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

SPECIAL EVENT FOR TEENS:

Colon Health & Wellness Sat, Mar 2 | 2pm

Financial Literacy for Adults Mon, Apr 29 | 5:30pm Fall Prevention for Seniors Mon, May 13 | 5pm Take Charge of Your Health Wednesdays, Mar 13, Apr 10, and May 8 10am–12:30pm Free health screenings, advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, registration for home health visits, screening and help from benefits specialists who will help you sign up for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

HOUGH COMPUTER CLASSES Internet Basics Mon, Mar 4 | 5-6:30pm

Search the Web Mon, Mar 11 | 5-6:30pm Email Basics I & II Mondays, Mar 18 & 25 | 5-6:30pm

Egg-cellent Eggs-traordinary Eggstravaganza Fri, Apr 19 | 4pm Mommy Awards Fri, May 10 | 4pm Fight the Power!

Tue, Mar 12 | 4:30pm A powerful soundtrack reflects, drives, and defines the fight for rights and respect.

Music has always been an important part of social movements, protests, and marches.

Explore the beats that fueled change in the past and the music that’s making change today. Offered through a partnership with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

JEFFERSON COMPUTER CLASSES Buying & Selling Online Tue, Mar 5 | 5-6:30pm

Tutoring in all Subjects for Grades K–8

Resume Workshop Tue, Mar 12 | 5-6:30pm

Math • Science • History Language Arts • Homework Help

CPL & Your Device Tue, Mar 26 | 5-6:30pm

One-on-one and/or group tutoring and homework help offered in partnership with Cleveland State University’s America Reads tutoring services.

EARLY LITERACY

Mon–Thurs | 3–6pm

Job Searching Online Tue, Mar 19 | 5-6:30pm

Wee Read and Play Storytime (18 months–3 years) Fridays | 10:30am

Computer Basics Series Mondays, May 6-20 | 11:15am-12:45pm

Raising Readers Family Storytime Saturdays | 11:30am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm Let your voice be heard! Tell your story through art whether you’re a beginner or are ready to take your art to the next level with experts from the Art Therapy Studio.

HERstory is History Fri, Mar 8 | 4pm

Free Tutoring

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Club Create (Lake Erie Ink) Mondays & Thursdays 4:30 pm

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Mardi Gras Craft & Celebration Tues, Mar 5 | 4:30pm

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Eat Better to Be Better (Greater Cleveland Food Bank) Fridays, Mar 8, Apr 5 & 12 4:30pm Fridays, May 3 & 10 | 4:30pm

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Wii Play Wed, Mar 6 & May 15 | 4:30pm

Papercraft Alphabet Basics Tue, Mar 19 | 4pm

Putting Tremont on the Map Tue, Mar 12 | 4:30pm

Spring into Spring with Pop-Up Books Tuesdays, Mar 26 & Apr 2 | 4pm

Rock Art Wed, Mar 13 | 4:30pm

Painting the Spring Landscape Tue, Apr 09 | 4pm

A Taste of the Irish Wed, Mar 20 | 4:30pm

Planting a Rainbow Tue, Apr 16 | 4pm

Story Dice Wed, Apr 17 | 4:30pm

Chalk Tue, Apr 23 | 4pm

Earth Day & Arbor Day Wed, Apr 24 | 4:30pm

Football Feeding Frenzy Thu, Apr 25 | 12pm

Trivia Battle Fri, Apr 26 | 4:30pm

Spring Is in the Air Tue, Apr 30 | 4pm

Karaoke Wed, May 1 | 4:30pm

Chess for Beginners & Beyond Thursdays, May 2–23 | 4pm

Mother’s Day Craft Wed, May 8 | 4:30pm

Growing Vegetable Soup Tue, May 7 | 4pm

School’s Out for the Summer Wed, May 22 | 4:30pm

Drawing the City Tue, May 14 | 4pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Collaging the Spring Landscape Tue, May 21 | 4pm

Oberlin Conservatory Jazz Ensemble Sat, Apr 20 | 2pm Enjoy a live performance of jazz classics.

Film Fridays Fridays, Mar 1, Mar 15, Apr 26 4:00pm

Spring into Summer with Pop-Up Books Tue, May 28 | 4pm

LORAIN COMPUTER CLASSES

Anime Club Tuesdays | 4:30pm

Stand up for Stand up Wed, Apr 3 | 4:30pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT

Les Délices Thu, Mar 14 | 4pm Les Délices (pronounced Lay day-lease), Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra, introduces kids (and adults) to long-forgotten music through interactive, family-friendly live performances.

LANGSTON HUGHES COMPUTER CLASSES

Microsoft Excel Series Thursdays, Mar 7–28 | 3:15-4:45pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Painting the Late Winter Landscape Tue, Mar 5 | 4pm Mix it Up! Tue, Mar 12 | 4pm

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The Passion of a Poet Sat, Mar 16 | 2pm Social Justice: Athletes and Activism Sat, Apr 13 | 2pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS

Podcasting for Dummies Thursdays, Apr 11 & 18 | 4pm Do you have a story to tell, a topic to teach, or an issue to discuss? Learn how to create a digital audio project and share it on the internet.

Free Comic Book Day Sat, May 4 | 12pm Comic books are an original American art form created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read and feature a wide range of diverse story lines that capture readers’ imaginations.

That’s worth celebrating in our book! Get your free special edition-comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic

book movies. (While supplies last. One per person. 200 free special edition comics at each location.)

Les Délices Wed, Mar 13 | 4pm Les Délices (pronounced Lay day-lease), Cleveland’s Baroque orchestra, introduces kids (and adults) to long-forgotten music through interactive, family-friendly live performances.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Take Charge of Your Health Mondays, Mar 18, Apr 15, and May 20 10am–12:30pm Free health screenings, advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, registration for home health visits, screening and help from benefits specialists who will help you sign up for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Microsoft Word Series Thursdays, Mar 7-28 5–6:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Rockin’ with Rainey Tuesdays & Thursdays, Apr 16–May 16 | 4:30pm Explore visual art techniques, get PHIT (physical health and international training) and dance with Rainey Institute.

(Ages 7 & up).

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Fri, Mar 1 | 4:30pm Plant a Martian Garden Mon, Mar 11 | 4:30pm Sci-Fi Storytime Mon, Mar 18 | 4:30pm Writing Workshop: Mars Libs Wed, Mar 20 | 4:30pm

Captain Kirk Day! Fri, Mar 22 | 4:30pm Aww…Snap Circuits Mon, Mar 26 | 4:30pm Writing Workshop: Headline Poetry Tue, Apr 9 | 4:30pm Poem in Your pocket Mon, Apr 15 | 4:30pm

EARTH DAY

Build Your Own Kite Wed, Apr 24 | 4:30pm Cinco de Mayo Mon, May 6 | 4:30pm Mother’s Day Card Wed, May 8 | 4:30pm Angry Birds IRL Wed, May 15 | 4:30pm Kinetic Sand Thu, May 23 | 4:30pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Film Screening: The Martian (2015) Mon, Mar 4 | 4:30pm Get Your Game On Wed, Mar 27 | 1pm Fri, Apr 19 | 1pm Drums of Spring Thu, Mar 28 | 1pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Short Story Book Club You’ll actually have time to finish reading for this book club! Instead of a whole book, read and discuss a short story with your neighbors.

“The Second Bakery Attack” Sat, May 11 | 1pm Haruki Murakami’s short story from The

Elephant Vanishes

“The Semplica Girl Diaries” Sat, May 25 | 1pm George Saunders’ short story from Tenth of December

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMPUTER CLASSES Microsoft Word Series Fridays, Apr 5–26 11:15am–12:45pm

SPECIAL EVENT FOR TEENS

Fight the Power!

Tue, May 7 | 4:30pm A powerful soundtrack reflects, drives, and defines the fight for rights and respect.

Music has always been an important part of social movements, protests, and marches.

Explore the beats that fueled change in the past and the music that’s making change today. Offered through a partnership with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Trivia Contest: Famous African American Women Mon, Mar 4 | 4:30pm Famous Women Spelling Contest Wed, Mar 6 | 4:30pm Beats & Lyrics Thursdays, Mar 14 & Apr 11 | 4:30pm Spelling Bee

Thu, Mar 28 | 4pm

Grades 6-8 and 9-12. Registration is required.

Poetry Power Wednesdays, Apr 10, 17 & 24 4:30pm Lyrics to Go: A Tribe Called Quest’s Lyricism for the Ages Mon, Apr 15 | 4:30pm Power. Passion. Poetry.

Say W.U.R.D.S. in Celebration of Health & Wellness Month Wed, May 8 | 4:30pm Talent Show Tue, May 14 | 4:30pm

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics: Mouse & Keyboarding Mon, Apr 1 | 5–6:30pm Internet Basics Mon, Apr 8 | 5–6:30pm

Search the Web Mon, Apr 15 | 5–6:30pm Email Basics I & II Mondays, Apr 22 & 29 5–6:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS A Book into a Movie: The Giver Tue, Mar 19 | 3:30pm Earth Day Fun Mon, Apr 22 | 4pm Mother’s Day Create-a-Card!

Thu, May 9 | 4pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

A New Chapter: Adult Book Discussion Forum Sat, Apr 20 | 2pm Local author Lonnie-Sharon Williams leads a book talk on her religious novel Accused!

MT. PLEASANT KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Tue, Mar 12 | 3:30pm

Make-and-Take Crafts Thursdays, Mar 14, Apr 11 & May 16 | 3:30pm Easter Egg Hunt Mon, Apr 8 | 3:30pm Make a Mother’s Day Present Mon, May 06 | 3:30pm End of School Pizza Party Wed, May 22 | 3pm

RICE COMPUTER CLASSES Coding Basics Series Thursdays, Apr 4–25 5–6:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Knit Whits for Kids or Teens Thursdays | 4pm

Women’s History: Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein Wed, Mar 13 | 4pm Women’s History: Who Was the Amazing Milicent Patrick?

Wed, Mar 27 | 4pm

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National Poetry Month: Let’s Get Poetical Wednesdays, Apr 10 & 24 | 4pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS

Free Comic Book Day Sat, May 4 | 12pm Comic books are an original American art form created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read and feature a wide range of diverse story lines that capture readers’ imaginations.

That’s worth celebrating in our book! Get your free special edition-comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. (While supplies last. One per person. 200 free special edition comics at each location.)

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Rice Knit and Crochet Group Mondays | 5pm Join other crafters to learn, share, and enjoy knitting and crochet.

Take Charge of Your Health Wednesdays, Mar 27, Apr 24, and May 22 10am–12:30pm Free health screenings, advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, registration for home health visits, screening and help from benefits specialists who will help you sign up

Legal Aid at the Library

Free brief advice and referral clinics offered by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (civil matters only).

Questions? Call 1-877-817-3777 or visit lasclev.org.

Sat, Mar 9 | 10–11am | Rockport Sat, Apr 13 | 10–11am | Glenville

for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Civic Data Community Workshop Thu, May 9 | 5:30pm What information do you need to better engage with or improve your community?

NEOCANDO presents this hands-on workshop. Learn how to access free and open community data and talk to information experts who can help you find the information you need.

ROCKPORT

Rockport Best Buy Teen Tech Center Mondays & Thursdays | 3–6:45pm Wednesdays & Fridays | 3–5:45pm Saturdays | 12–5:45pm A dedicated space for kids ages 10–18 offering cutting-edge technology, tools, and training to build big dreams and a foundation for future success. Explore hands-on coding, film-making, music production, design, and much more.

Join today! For more information and to register, call 216-623-7053 or email rockportbestbuyteentechcenter@cpl.org.

Spring Open House Fri, May 10 | 3–5:45pm Stop in to the Rockport Best Buy Teen Tech Center for a tour and a look at works in progress. Then, try out the equipment and make a laser-engraved Mother’s Day gift for someone special. All ages are welcome!

COMPUTER CLASSES Microsoft Excel Series Tuesdays, Apr 2–30 5–6:30pm

EARLY LITERACY

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

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Great Lakes Science Center STEAM Tuesdays, Mar 5–Apr 30 | 4:30pm

Sat, May 11 | 10–11am | Fulton

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Thu, Mar 7 | 4:30pm

Wed, May 15 | 2–3:30pm | Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor

Hail to the Green: St. Patrick’s Day! Thu, Mar 14 | 4:30pm Construction Club Mondays, Mar 18, Apr 29 & May 20 | 4:30pm

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Retro Video Game Day Thursdays, Apr 4 & May 16 | 4:30pm Easter Eggstravaganza!

Wed, Apr 17 | 4:30pm Marvel Jeopardy Tue, May 7 | 4:30pm Plant a Gift for Mother’s Day Thu, May 9 | 4:30pm End of the School Year Party Tue, May 21 | 4:30pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT

Free Comic Book Day Sat, May 4 | 12pm Comic books are an original American art form created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read and feature a wide range of diverse story lines that capture readers’ imaginations.

That’s worth celebrating in our book! Get your free special edition-comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. (While supplies last. One per person. 200 free special edition comics at each location.)

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Tax Preparation Assistance Wednesdays through Apr 10 11am–12:30pm Free AARP tax preparation assistance. By appointment only. Call 216-623-7053 to schedule an appointment.

Legal Aid at the Library Sat, Mar 9 | 10am Free brief advice and referral clinics offered by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (civil matters only). Questions? Call 1-877-8173777 or visit lasclev.org Living Well Discussion Group Sat, Mar 23 | 12pm Wed, Apr 17 | 12pm Sat, May 18 | 11am Discuss and learn from others about alternative healing techniques, particularly those utilized by other cultures.

Rockport Patron Appreciation Day Fri, Apr 12 Celebrate Rockport’s history by sharing stories and revealing what you love about your library. Refreshments will be served.

SOUTH COMPUTER CLASSES Buying & Selling Online Thu, Apr 4 | 3:15–4:45pm

CPL & Your Device Thu, Apr 11 | 3:15–4:45pm Internet Basics Thu, Apr 18 | 3:15–4:45pm Search the Web Thu, Apr 25 | 3:15–4:45pm

EARLY LITERACY

Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5 years) Fridays | 11am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Rockin’ with Rainey (Ages 7 & up).

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Mar 5–21 | 4:30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays, Apr 2–11 4:30pm Explore visual art techniques, get PHIT (physical health and international training) and dance with Rainey Institute.

Craft n’ Creations Mondays, Mar 11, Apr 8, & May 13 | 4:30pm St. Patrick’s Day Slime Tue, Mar 12 | 4:30pm STEM Days Thursdays, Mar 21, Apr 19, & May 16 | 4:30pm Tech Tuesdays Tuesdays, Mar 26, Apr 30 & May 28 | 4:30pm Drumming Class Learn how to drum your first drum beat.

Thu, Mar 28 | 4:30pm Artists are the Smartest Tuesdays, Apr 2 & May 7 | 4:30pm Karaoke Party Wed, Apr 3 | 4:30pm Memorial Day Crafts Thu, May 23 | 4:30pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Studio Recording Classes Wednesdays, Mar 13, Apr 10, & May 8 | 4:30pm Guitar Lessons (Use our guitars or bring yours.)

Wednesdays, Mar 6 & 20 4:30pm Wednesdays, April 3 & 17 4:30pm Wednesdays, May 1 & 15 4:30pm Manga Mondays Mondays, Mar 18, Apr 22, & May 20 | 4:30pm Teen Club Wednesdays, Mar 27, Apr 24, & May 29 | 4:30pm Live Band Recording Thu, May 16 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Knitting Between the Pages Saturdays, Mar 2 & 30 | 11am Saturdays, Apr 13 & 27 | 11am Saturdays, May 11 & 25 | 11am Love to knit? Live to knit? Learn the basics or enjoy the company of other knitters and share projects, ideas, and tips.

Scan Day Sat, Apr 20 | 2:30pm Bring a thumb drive and your family photographs: scan them, learn how to share them with family and friends, and, if you like, you can add your family memories to Library collections and they’ll become a part of the permanent memory of Cleveland.

South Studio Orientation Wednesdays, Mar 27, Apr 24, & May 29 4:30pm Attend a studio orientation so you can book time in our recording studio.

SOUTH BROOKLYN COMPUTER CLASSES Microsoft Office Graphics Thu, May 2 | 5–6:30pm

Microsoft PowerPoint Series Thursdays, May 9 & 16 5–6:30pm Microsoft Publisher Series Thursdays, May 23 & 30 5–6:30pm

EARLY LITERACY

Preschool Story Time (ages 3–5) Mondays | 11:30am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Movie and a Craft: Spirited Away Mon, Mar 11 | 4pm Creativity at Play: Trucks and Tracks Fri, Mar 15 | 4pm Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!

Wed, Mar 20 | 3pm Science Craft: Stalactites Wed, Apr 3 | 4pm Movie and a Craft: Wreck-it Ralph Mon, Apr 8 | 4pm Mother’s Day: Paint with Mom Fri, May 10 | 4pm Movie and a Craft: Monsters, Inc. Mon, May 13 | 4pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Teen Trivia Nights Fri, Mar 1 & Thu, May 2 | 4pm Gamers’ Guild: Video Game Day Tuesdays, Mar 5 & 19 | 4pm Tuesdays, Apr 9 & 23 | 4pm Tuesdays, May 7 & 21 | 4pm Gamers’ Guild: Game Talk Tuesdays, Mar 12, Apr 16, & May 14 | 4pm Gamers’ Guild: Gaming Trivia Tuesdays, Mar 26, Apr 30, & May 28 | 4pm Collaborative Art: Grid Enlargement Thu, Mar 28 | 4pm Youth Forum Fri, Apr 12 | 4pm Collaborative Art: Paint a Panel Thu, Apr 25 | 4pm Collaborative Art: One Image, Many Tiles Thu, May 23 | 4pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Take Charge of Your Health Mondays, Mar 4, and Apr 1 | 10am–12:30pm Free health screenings, advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, registration for home health visits, screening and help from benefits specialists who will help you sign up The People’s University | cpl.org 31

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for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Monday Knit & Stitch Mondays, Mar 4, Apr 1, & May 6 | 4:30pm Meet fellow knitters, trade tips, and show off your current projects. New or want to learn knitting? This group is for you, too.

Beginners are welcome.

I Hate This Book! Club Thursdays, Mar 14, Apr 18, & May 16 | 4pm Let’s get it out there…some books just drive us crazy!

Friday Film Talks Fridays, Apr 12 & 26 and May 17 & 31 4:30pm Join the discussion about films, their history, and impact on culture.

STERLING COMPUTER CLASSES

Kids Create Commercials Thursdays, May 9 & 23 4:30pm Saturday Dance Party Sat, May 11 | 2pm

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR TEENS

Fight the Power!

Wednesdays, Mar 6, Apr 10, & May 8 | 4:45pm A powerful soundtrack reflects, drives and defines the fight for rights and respect.

Music has always been an important part of social movements, protests, and marches.

Explore the beats that fueled change in the past and the music that’s making change today. Offered through a partnership with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

UNION KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS St. Patrick’s Day Crafts Thu, Mar 14 | 4:30pm

CPL & Your Device Sat, Mar 2 | 11:15am–12:45pm

March Madness 3-Point Shootout Thursdays, Mar 21 & 28 | 4:30pm

Resume Workshop Sat, Mar 9 | 11:15am–12:45pm

Easter Crafts Thu, Apr 18 | 4:30pm

Job Searching Online Sat, Mar 16 | 11:15am–12:45pm

Cinco de Mayo Thu, May 2 | 10:30am

Search the Web Sat, Mar 23 | 11:15am–12:45pm

Mother’s Day Crafts Thu, May 9 | 4:30pm

Mail Merge Sat, Mar 30 | 11:15am–12:45pm

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops Wednesdays & Fridays | 4:30-5:30pm Let your voice be heard! Tell your story through art whether you’re a beginner or are ready to take your art to the next level with experts from the Art Therapy Studio.

STEAM at Sterling Mondays | 4:30pm Mardi Gras Fun Fri & Sat, Mar 1 & 2 | 4:30pm Mon & Tue, Mar 4 & 5 | 4:30pm Do You Have Spring Fever?

Wed, Mar 20 | 4:30pm Book Bingo Wednesdays, Apr 10 & 24 4:30pm 32 UpNext March–May 2019

#MurderTrending by Gretchen McNeil Wednesdays, Apr 10 & 24 4:30pm

WALZ COMPUTER CLASSES Microsoft Excel Series Wednesdays, May 1–29 11:15am–12:45pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Cinco de Mayo!

Thu, May 2 | 4:30pm Mother’s Day Craft and Card Tue, May 7 | 4:30pm Summer Reading Kick-Off! Thu, May 16 | 4pm

SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

Fresh Food Pantry Fridays, Mar 22, Apr 26, & May 24 | 11am Free fresh produce distribution to qualified individuals by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Please bring photo ID and bags, boxes, or carts.

Civic Data Community Workshop Tue, Apr 16 | 5:30pm What information do you need to better engaged with your community? Hands-on workshop: learn how to access free and open community data. Talk to information experts who can help you find the information you need.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Take Charge of Your Health Wednesdays, Mar 6, Apr 3, and May 1 10am–12:30pm Free health screenings, advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, registration for home health visits, screening and help from benefits specialists who will help you sign up for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

WEST PARK

COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics: Mouse & Keyboarding Mon, Mar 4 | 11:15am-12:45pm Computer Basics: Organizing Files Mon, Mar 11 | 11:15am-12:45pm

Women Sing Out Tue, Mar 5 | 4:30pm

Resume Workshop Mon, Mar 18 | 11:15am-12:45pm

St. Patrick’s Day Craft & Scavenger Hunt Tue, Mar 12 | 4:30pm

Job Searching Online Mon, Mar 25 | 11:15am-12:45pm

Love your Library Mon–Fri, Apr 8–12 | 4pm

Computer Basics Series Mondays, May 6–20 | 5-6:30pm

Earth-Friendly Craft Day Thu, Apr 18 | 4:30pm

EARLY LITERACY

Wee Read and Play Story Time (ages 18 months–3 years) Tuesdays | 11:30am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops Let your voice be heard! Tell your story through art whether you’re a beginner or are ready to take your art to the next level with experts from the Art Therapy Studio.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Sat, Mar 2 | 2pm Spring STEM Challenge: Peep Catapults Thu, Apr 11 | 4:30pm Harry Potter Escape Room Sat, May 11 | 2pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS

Free Comic Book Day Sat, May 4 | 12pm Comic books are an original American art form, created in the early days of the twentieth century. They are fun to read and feature a wide range of diverse story lines that capture readers’ imaginations.

That’s worth celebrating in our book! Get your free special edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. (While supplies last. One per person. 200 free special edition comics at each location.)

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Take Charge of Your Health Mon, Apr 29 | 10am–12:30pm Free health screenings, advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, registration for home health visits, screening and help from benefits specialists who will help you sign up for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

WOODLAND COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer and Internet Basics Series Tuesdays, May 7-28 | 5-6:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Women’s History Month Trivia Thu, Mar 7 | 4:30pm Games Galore Thu, Mar 28 | 4pm DIY S.T.E.A.M. Food Science Thu, Apr 11 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Take Charge of Your Health Wednesdays, Apr 17 and May 15 10am–12:30pm Free health screenings, advice on living with and managing chronic health conditions, registration for home health visits, screening and help from benefits specialists who will help you sign up for Medicare, food stamps, and other assistance programs. Sessions are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Start a Garden Thu, Apr 25 | 4:30pm

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS

Rise and Shine! Family Pancake and Pajama Party Sat, May 4 | 11:30am Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy stories, fun, and a tasty breakfast.

Paint with Me Thu, May 9 | 4:30pm Finger painting, music, and stories for children ages 2-5 accompanied by their favorite adult.

Family Night at the Library Thu, May 30 | 4:30pm Bring the whole family as we play a variety of carnival-inspired games!

warm UP CLEVELAND Do you sew, knit, crochet, or quilt?

Donate handmade items at any Cleveland Public Library location year-round to help neighbors in need! For more information, contact Outreach and Programming Services at 216-623-2921 or ops@cpl.org.

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LIBRARY LOCATIONS M Main Library | 325 Superior Ave. | 623-2800

14 Langston Hughes | 10200 Superior Ave. | 623-6975

Louis Stokes Wing | 525 Superior Ave.

Public Administration Library (in City Hall)

601 Lakeside Ave. Room 100 | 623-2919

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Addison | 6901 Superior Ave. | 623-6906

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Brooklyn | 3706 Pearl Rd. | 623-6920

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Carnegie West | 1900 Fulton Rd. | 623-6927

17121 Lake Shore Blvd. | 623-2911

18 Mt. Pleasant | 14000 Kinsman Rd. | 623–7032

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Collinwood | 856 East 152nd St. | 623-6934

19 Rice | 11535 Shaker Blvd. | 623-7046

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East 131st St. | 3830 East 131st St. | 623-6941

20 Rockport | 4421 West 140th St. | 623-7053

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Eastman | 11602 Lorain Ave. | 623-6955

21 South | 3096 Scranton Rd. | 623-7060

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Fleet | 7224 Broadway Ave. | 623-6962

22 South Brooklyn | 4303 Pearl Rd. | 623-7067

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Fulton | 3545 Fulton Rd. | 623-6969

23 Sterling | 2200 East 30th St. | 623-7074

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Garden Valley | 7201 Kinsman Rd. | Suite 101 | 623-6976

24 Union | 3463 East 93rd St. | 623-7088

15 Lorain | 8216 Lorain Ave. | 623-7011 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. | 1962 Stokes Blvd. | 623-7018 17 Memorial–Nottingham | 17109 Lake Shore Blvd. | 623-7039

Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled (OLBPD)

10 Glenville | 11900 St. Clair Ave. | 623-6983

25 Walz | 7910 Detroit Ave. | 623-7095

11 Harvard–Lee | 16918 Harvard Ave. | 623-6990

26 West Park | 3805 West 157th St. | 623-7102

12 Hough | 1566 Crawford Rd. | 623-6997

27 Woodland | 5806 Woodland Ave. | 623-7109

13 Jefferson | 850 Jefferson Ave.| 623-7004