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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.

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CLEVELAND 20/20 OPENING January 20, 2020 | Main Library

CONTENTS 02 PATRON STORIES 04 CLEVELAND 20/20 06 2020 CENSUS 09 COMPUTER CLASSES 11 MAKERLABS

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

12 BOOK DISCUSSIONS

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

13 EXHIBITS & FEATURED EVENTS

STAY CONNECTED

16 MAIN LIBRARY PROGRAMS 18 EARLY LITERACY 20 BRANCH PROGRAMS

You’re invited to join

Northeast Ohio’s Largest Book Club A collaboration among the City Club of Cleveland, ideastream, Playhouse Square, and all nine Cuyahoga County library systems.

January–May 2020

All Cuyahoga County residents are encouraged to read Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg. Participate in the conversation with book discussions, film screenings, and programs. Visit onecommunityreads.org for a full list of programs and events.

An Evening with Author Eric Klinenberg Monday, March 9 | 7pm Playhouse Square Mimi Ohio Theatre 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 Join us for an exciting talk with the author about how we can find common purpose through the shared spaces that form the foundation of our neighborhoods.

Admission is free, but tickets are required.

Register today at onecommunityreads.org.

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MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE

In a special youth development pilot program at East 131st St. Branch, teens join forces to develop leadership skills, improve their community, and make their dreams come true.

BY LAURA WALTER

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n a January afternoon at Cleveland Public Library’s East 131st St. Branch, three teenagers show off the clothing and accessories they crafted from recycled materials.

Amari Fountain, 15, dons a plastic poncho trimmed with newspaper comics while Brittani Morman, 13, wears another poncho with pockets fashioned out of potato chip bags. William Sweeney, 15, meanwhile, puts on a playful wig made out of curled strips of newspaper.

The teens pose for the camera, adjust one another’s clothing, and laugh with each other and the library staff. But as much fun as they’re having, they’re together that day not just to joke around— they are the Corlett Volunteens, members of a pilot program that gives teenagers the agency to create library programming and make their community a better place. In the process, they’re gaining important leadership and professional skills.

“Volunteens changed how I see myself,” Amari says. “Before, I wasn’t involved in much, and now I’m much more involved in things.”

Karie Felder, a branch clerk who works with the Volunteens, points out that members have the opportunity to explore their own talents.

“A lot of them like to read, so they’ve started a book club.

They’re also working together to put on a newspaper fashion show,” she says. “We want to put them on a positive path, and programs like this can help with critical thinking and help them prepare for college.”

Good Deeds

The Corlett Volunteens’ official mission is to volunteer to make the community a better place; create and design programs to implement at the library; facilitate library programs; assist patrons; and research and write grants for programs.

“We’re trying to change the community,” explains William. “We want to add more programs at the library, like a dance program to help kids de-stress. Or if kids have a problem at home, they can come here to talk about it.”

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potential by taking on specialized roles. Amari, for example, is the group’s Coordinator and Grant Writer, Brittani is the Supervisor of the Performing Arts & Walking Club, and William serves as Secretary and Treasurer. Additional members include Zyare Acoff, Supervisor of Technology and Podcasts, and Janyce Belton, Supervisor of the Culinary Arts & Garden Club.

The Volunteens hold formal meetings at the branch biweekly.

Janyce, 13, says being a part of the group has taught her how to garden and build things, such as a dollhouse made from cardboard. She has plenty of additional ideas for future projects, too.

“I’d like to do a cooking challenge with different age groups,” she says, “where the older kids help the younger kids.”

William, Amari, and Brittani also expressed interest in volunteering at homeless shelters, organizing school supply and food drives, partnering with local schools to provide tutoring help, arranging CPR training at the branch, launching a litter patrol, transforming the branch’s basement into a boys’ and girls’ club, and more. As Branch Manager Marina Marquez explains, providing an outlet for bright, engaged teens benefits everyone.

“When I first started as manager last year, I noticed that a lot of our kids had leadership qualities they didn’t know what to do with, so they were testing the adults,” Marina says. “I called a staff meeting and said that things need to change—we need to help these kids develop those leadership qualities into something positive.”

The Volunteens program kicked off in the fall of 2019 and has already proven to be a successful new offering for youth. Believe it or not, it all began half a world away in Israel—yes, Israel.

From Israel to Cleveland

In recent years, Cleveland Public Library has established a relationship with the library in Cleveland’s sister city of Beit She’an, Israel. In 2018, staff traveled to Israel as part of a trip supported by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland to learn more about Beit She’an Library’s unique youth development initiative called the Beehive. Through the Beehive, teen volunteers not only are

“The main point of our delegation to Cleveland is to see if there are any similarities between Beit She’an Library’s volunteer model and here,” said Noam. “After observing all the children working together—very beautifully, by the way—I can definitely say that our model can fit here.”

Building Confidence

From left to right: Amari Fountain, William Sweeney, and Brittany Morman.

empowered to create and manage library programs, but they run the entire library themselves.

The relationship deepened in September 2019, when Cleveland Public Library welcomed visitors from Beit She’an, again in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. The visiting delegation included Tomer Blaise and Noam Avichzer, two teenagers who serve as youth representatives and leaders in the Beehive program, as well as Library Director Eran Moskowitz and Neighborhood Liaison Orna Bader. In addition to exploring Cleveland, the delegation spent a week touring various Library facilities; meeting with youth at East 131st St. Branch; and facilitating youth-led programming workshops for teens, Library staff, and Northeast Ohio community leaders.

Discussions and workshops with teens at East 131st St. Branch proved lively and educational. While the teens discussed the differences between Cleveland and Beit She’an, they also found common ground in everything from their preferred social media platforms (Instagram and Snapchat, definitely not Facebook) to their ability to assume leadership roles within their respective libraries.

At one point, however, the conversation caught Marina off guard. When Tomer and Noam asked the Clevelanders about their dreams, some of the teens said the unthinkable—that they didn’t have any dreams.

“It was sad,” Marina recalls. “It made me really think about how we as adults are not asking them to dream. We need to engage with our youth and learn what they want to do.”

Fortunately, the visit encouraged the Cleveland teens to view themselves, their community, and their neighborhood library in a new light. Tomer and Noam prompted their Cleveland counterparts to consider how they might want to take on leadership roles within Cleveland Public Library. They also offered tips for recruiting, interviewing, and retaining new volunteers. Ultimately, they confirmed that the Beehive’s mission could also be brought to life right here in Cleveland.

The newfound friendships between the Beit She’an and East 131st St. teens didn’t fade after Tomer and Noam returned to Israel. Today, the teens stay in touch via social media, with Tomer and Noam offering encouragement and guidance from afar.

“Our teens have so much to offer,” Marina says. “They were just never given a chance before. The Beit She’an delegation helped our teens develop confidence. That visit taught them they can be leaders and be responsible for things they never dreamed they could be.”

Marina stressed that for a youth development program to be successful, it’s imperative to have buy-in from library staff. In particular, she credits Branch Clerks Cathy Jennings and Karie Felder, along with Library Assistants Carla Carraway and Cherita Vaughn and other staff, for helping the Volunteens fulfill their mission.

That support is already paying off in tangible ways. Only a few months into the program, the Volunteens applied for and won their first grant—$1,000 from MyCom—to support their book club. The Volunteens select the titles (they recently enjoyed Dear Martin

by Nic Stone and The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon) and have attracted upwards of 20 members.

“This program brings people together in a positive way,” says Cathy Jennings, branch clerk who helps the Volunteens. “Libraries are safe spaces for kids, and programs like this help them prepare for the future.”

Dream Big

As closing time approaches at East 131st St. Branch, Amari, Brittani, and William put away their newspaper fashions and prepare to head home. But before they go, perhaps they could answer one last question: What are their dreams?

The teens don’t hesitate.

“I want to major in IT and work in technology,” William says.

“I’d like to become an entrepreneur,” says Brittani, “or maybe an actress.”

“And I want to be an engineer and work for NASA,” Amari adds.

It seems the Corlett Volunteens have no shortage of dreams— and with the support of the Library, the staff, and some new friends in Israel, all those dreams and more just might come true.

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CLEVELAND 20/20: A SNAPSHOT OF THE CITY’S CHARACTER A special photography exhibition celebrates the people, places, and spirit of Cleveland.

BY LAURA WALTER

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s the culmination of a yearlong community photography project honoring the Library’s 150 th anniversary, Cleveland 20/20: A Photographic Exploration of Cleveland depicts the essence of our city by showcasing the work of local photographers. The free exhibition is on display in Main Library’s Brett Hall through November 2020.

“This exhibition shows the diversity of life in Cleveland,” says Aaron Mason, Director of Outreach and Programming Services.

“The culture of our city is defined by its neighborhoods, and Cleveland 20/20 shows how these neighborhoods set the mood of the city and demonstrate our character. It’s a great slice of life.”

Cleveland 20/20 displays an eclectic array of photographs showing the city’s architecture, infrastructure, transportation, and green spaces, as well as residents at work, worship, and play. In one image, a tattooed woman stands in the grass at Edgewater Park. In another, a man washes his bicycle in a Collinwood car wash. Elsewhere in the exhibit, photographs feature subjects as varied as a pallet of vegetables in an Asiatown alley, protective 4

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gloves hanging on a clothesline in Slavic Village, the Goodyear Blimp disappearing behind a building downtown, and a couple dancing outside Playhouse Square.

“We set out to evoke the sense of traveling through the city rather than arranging the photographs strictly by neighborhood,” says Lisa Kurzner, principal of Kurzner Arts, who curated Cleveland 20/20. “We hope all Clevelanders will come and see some landscape or milestone in these images they identify with, whether that’s a physical place or the evocation of what they love."

Portrait of Cleveland

Cleveland 20/20 was made possible through the Library’s partnership with the Cleveland Print Room, a nonprofit community darkroom, education center, workspace, and photographic gallery that spearheaded the project. In addition to local photographers, the Cleveland Print Room invited nationally renowned, Jamaica-born photojournalist Ruddy Roye to play a featured role in the project, both artistically and in terms of community engagement and education.

Roye, who is based in New York, explored and documented Cleveland throughout 2019. When visitors step into Brett Hall, they’re greeted by Roye’s nearly life-sized portrait of boys posing with bicycles in a cemetery. Among other photographs, he also contributed striking, large-scale portraits that invite visitors to engage with their fellow Clevelanders. The portraits offer a way, Kurzner says, “of portraying the everyman of Cleveland, which is important.”

On his approach to documenting Cleveland, Roye explained in his artist statement that he “wanted to treat one of the most segregated cities in the United States as if it were a person.”

“The turning point for me was when I began to sit with residents of the city, learning from them their history, walking with them to photograph their stories,” he continued. “I began to slow down.

I found myself photographing less but reaching for a deeper meaning behind the stories I was trying to document.”

Library patrons can learn more about Roye and his process by viewing filmmaker Robert Banks’s film Ruddy 20/20, which plays on a continuous loop in a separate room in Brett Hall. This 15-minute film documents Roye’s process and philosophy surrounding his work in Cleveland, showcases some behind-the-scenes moments from the creation of his photographs, and includes his forthright observations about the city and its residents.

“One of our greatest strengths as an organization is to honor and recognize talent in our community by preserving and displaying their work,” Mason explains, adding that all photographs in the larger Cleveland 20/20 project, including thousands not on display in Brett Hall, will be added to the Library’s Photograph Collection. “The work generated by this project goes hand in hand with the work of other Cleveland Public Library departments, such as the Ohio Center for the Book and the Cleveland Digital Public Library.”

“Libraries are a civic commons in the 21st century, and having an art exhibit here gives people the space to consider the culture and to consider change,” Kurzner adds. “In the process, we were able to show off the skills and potential of photographers in the Cleveland community while also giving young people a voice by putting cameras in their hands.”

Kurzner is referring to the student photographers invited to participate in Cleveland 20/20 through the Cleveland Print Room’s Teen Institute. Including teen photographers not only helped capture the perspective of the younger generation, but it also provided promising young photographers with valuable experience, skills, encouragement, and validation—in short, to give them a voice.

Showcasing Local Talent

The offerings in Brett Hall express the city’s story not only through images and video, but through oral histories, as well. Four digital kiosks throughout the exhibition display stories from the CPL150 Storytelling Project, a separate initiative led by ideastream to help share Clevelanders’ stories in their own words.

At the kiosks, visitors can scroll through stories produced by ideastream featuring local residents. These stories are presented via both video and text and include: an amateur typographer sharing his passion for fonts, a mother and son conversing about the future, a woman reflecting on her community through the lens of her family’s jewelry shop, and more. (Ideastream-produced stories may be viewed online at ideastream.org/stories-from-cleveland.) Kiosks in Brett Hall also include audio files from additional interviews gathered by Library staff.

Visitors interested in an interactive experience can share their favorite Cleveland places or neighborhoods by adding a note to a special station set up on the southeast wall in Brett Hall. Finally, racks of complimentary postcards featuring images from the larger Cleveland 20/20 project allow visitors to take a bit of the experience home with them.

“There’s so much explore that we hope people come more than once to discover something new and surprising and each time,” Kurzner says.

The Cleveland Print Room recruited nearly two dozen local photographers of varying ages, races, genders, and experience levels to participate in this project. The diversity of participating artists reflects the diversity inherent in the city, resulting in a collection of photographs that portray a nuanced, multifaceted view of Cleveland.

Cleveland 20/20 Artists Tim Arai Robert Banks Enahjae Beasley Stephen Bivens Bridget Caswell Matthew Chasney Hadley K. Conner Destanee Cruz Billy Delfs Shelly Duncan Maria Fallon Aja Grant Diana Hlywiak

Da’Shaunae Jackson Adam Jaenke Jef Janis Félix Látimer Daniel Levin Greg Martin Christopher Mason Gabrielle Murray Owen Rodemann Ruddy Roye Michael Tsegaye Shari Wilkins

The Voice of Cleveland

Cleveland 20/20: A Photographic Exploration of Cleveland is free and open to the public. The exhibition is located in Brett Hall on the first floor of Main Library at 325 Superior Avenue and is open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday. The exhibition is sponsored by PNC and the George Gund Foundation and is held in partnership with the Cleveland Print Room, ideastream, and the Cleveland Institute of Art. The People’s University | cpl.org

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2020 CENSUS: CAN WE COUNT YOU IN? It’s census time! Learn how to be counted and why it matters.

BY LAURA WALTER

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n the span of only ten minutes, you could read a short article, fold a load of clean laundry, do about 500 jumping jacks, or listen to your favorite song several times in a row. Alternatively, in that same brief time frame, you could fulfill your civic duty and ensure your community receives the resources it needs—all by participating in the 2020 Census.

“Ten minutes is all it takes from each resident to help guarantee an accurate count of the people living in our region,” says Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director of Cleveland Public Library. “And that count is more important than you might think.”

Obtaining an accurate count has big implications for individual communities. The data captured by the 2020 Census directly impacts the distribution of federal funds upwards of $800 billion a year allocated for about 300 federal programs and services.

When local communities or states don’t produce accurate counts, portions of the funding they need could be directed elsewhere.

The census also impacts congressional representation, as the data affects the reapportioning of seats in the House of Representatives.

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“Undercounted communities are disadvantaged economically and politically,” says Robin Wood, Assistant Director of Public Services. “That’s why it’s so important for everyone to participate in the census this year.”

Why Your Count Matters

A 2018 George Washington Institute of Public Policy study, “Counting for Dollars 2020,” breaks down just how much is at stake, financially, when residents aren’t counted in the census. In Ohio, the state lost out on $1,206 annually for every person not counted. (Other estimates place the amount lost as high as $1,800 per person.) That’s a lot of money not helping the people who need it—money you can ensure is directed appropriately to your community simply by participating in the census.

Still not convinced? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, census data is used for a wide range of programs, services, and resources, including: designing public safety strategies; distributing medical research; estimating the number of people displaced by natural disasters; designing facilities for the elderly,

children, or people with disabilities; drawing school district boundaries; planning government budgets; planning for public transportation services; establishing fair market rents; assessing the potential for the spread of communicable diseases; providing genealogical research; and much more.

Wood, who is spearheading the Library’s efforts to help all local residents participate in the 2020 Census, stresses that advocates are particularly concerned about reaching households considered difficult to count. That includes complex households, blended families, those who don’t speak English fluently, low-income residents, undocumented immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ residents, and those who are homeless or without internet access. It is important to make sure these individuals are counted, just as everyone else is, in the 2020 Census.

Staff at Cleveland Public Library are stepping in to help by raising awareness surrounding the census, combatting myths and false rumors about the census, and offering assistance with the online census questionnaire. The Library also helps bridge the gap for some residents by offering free public access to computers and wifi, not to mention wifi hotspots patrons can check out to access the internet at home.

“Our role is to help people fill out the questionnaire and fulfill their civic duty by being counted,” Wood says.

“Fortunately, we’re prepared. Our staff already helps patrons apply for SNAP benefits, unemployment, and additional services. Assisting with the 2020 Census is a natural extension of our offerings.”

This focus on the census aligns with Cleveland Public Library's yearlong Democracy 20/20 theme. For more information, please view the important dates found on this page as well as additional facts on page 8.

Census Timeline

Everyone is tasked with participating in the 2020 Census by July 31, 2020, but we strongly recommend completing it as soon as possible. Don’t wait for census staff to come knocking (literally) to follow up with you or your family—instead, fill out your census information online or by phone ASAP. Here’s a breakdown of the census timeline: March 12, 2020: Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census online or by phone are sent to home addresses.

April 1, 2020: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the census.

April 8, 2020: Reminder letters, including a paper census questionnaire, are mailed out.

April 20, 2020: Final reminder postcards are sent before in-person follow-ups begin.

July 31, 2020: Last day to complete the electronic census form.

We strongly recommend completing the census early. Not only can you rest easy knowing you’ve done your civic duty, but you also won’t be pestered to fill it out in the coming months.

Visit any Cleveland Public Library location for assistance.

2020 Census: Fast Facts ★ The U.S. Census is conducted once every ten years and counts every person living in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. ★ Participation in the 2020 Census is required by law. ★ All reported census information is confidential. ★ Citizenship is neither reported nor required for participation. ★ Accurate census counts ensure states and local communities receive the funding and resources they deserve.

The U.S. Census Bureau is offering temporary employment positions to assist with the census.

Visit 2020census.gov/en/jobs.html or call 1-855-JOB-2020 (1-855-562-2020) to learn more.

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CENSUS

FACT FICTION VS.

Community Open Houses

Myths and rumors surrounding the 2020 Census abound, but fear not—Cleveland Public Library is here to give you the true story. Discover some of the common misconceptions surrounding the census, followed by the hard facts.

Fiction: “I worry I can’t trust the government with my information, or that my census data will be used against me.”

Fact: All census data is kept confidential, and your individual information is only used to generate statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau is required by law to keep this information confidential. No other government agency, such as the FBI or ICE, can use your responses against you.

Fiction: “I’m not a U.S. citizen. I’m afraid the 2020 Census will ask about my citizenship.”

Fact: The 2020 Census does not include a citizenship question, and undocumented immigrants have nothing to fear by completing the census.

Per the U.S. Constitution, the census will count every person living in the country, regardless of citizenship status.

Fiction: “The 2020 Census doesn’t affect me, and it won’t do any good for me to complete it.”

Fact: A wide range of programs are impacted by census data, including Medicaid, Medicare Part B, SNAP, Head Start, foster care, road and bridge construction, special education grants, and more. See the section “Why Your Count Matters” on page 6 to learn more.

Fiction: “I have to fill out the census by mail or wait for someone to come to my door.”

Fact: In 2020, for the first time, the U.S. Census can be completed online.

The census can also be completed by phone or by mail. Visit any Cleveland Public Library branch (or check out the open houses listed on the right) for assistance in completing the census online.

Fiction: “I’m on my own when it comes to filling out the census information.”

Fact: Cleveland Public Library is here to help! Robin Wood explains: “The Library is working with community organizations, neighborhood development organizations, church groups, and other libraries across the country to get the word out about the U.S. Census, which can vastly affect Cleveland residents and communities. If any patrons or community members have questions or concerns about the census, please stop by one of our libraries and ask. We’re here to help.”

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Attend an open house at your local Cleveland Public Library branch in April to enjoy free refreshments, live music, and community camaraderie.

Each open house will provide information regarding the 2020 Census, and staff can help attendees fill out the online census form right then and there. Voter registration assistance will also be available.

All events will be held from 4–7pm.

Thursday, April 2 Glenville Garden Valley Monday, April 6 Rice Harvard-Lee Tuesday, April 7 Addison Carnegie West South Brooklyn Thursday, April 9 Collinwood Fulton Monday, April 13 East 131st St. Mt. Pleasant Tuesday, April 14 Brooklyn Union

Thursday, April 16 Eastman Memorial-Nottingham South Monday, April 20 Sterling Woodland Tuesday, April 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Walz West Park Monday, April 27 Fleet Langston Hughes Thursday, April 30 Rockport

CO M PUTE R C L A S S E S

Main Library Computer Classes

Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Conference Room D All classes are offered free of charge but space is limited and registration is required. Registration for March classes opens Monday, February 24. Registration for April classes opens Monday, March 30. Registration for May classes opens Monday, April 27. Call 216-623-2980 to register for more information. Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Conference Room D

NEW: CODECENTRAL SERIES Our brand new, 10-week series introduces you to the fundamentals of writing computer code in Python and HTML/CCS with hands-on projects and interactive instruction.

Participants must have established computer skills, commit to attend all 10 weeks, and be prepared to work on assignments between class sessions.

Adults only. Classes are free but registration is required. Call 216-623-2980 to register or for more information.

Saturdays, Mar 7–May 9 | 3:15pm | Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Conference Room D

COMPUTER BASICS: A BEGINNER'S INTRODUCTION Mon, Mar 9 | 11:15am Mon, Apr 13 | 11:15am Mon, May 11 | 11:15am COMPUTER BASICS: MOUSE & KEYBOARD Mon, Mar 2 | 11:15am Mon, Apr 6 | 11:15am Mon, May 4 | 11:15am COMPUTER BASICS: ORGANIZING FILES Mon, Mar 16 | 11:15am Mon, Apr 20 | 11:15am Mon, May 18 | 11:15am EMAIL BASICS Mon, Apr 27 | 11:15am

INTERNET BASICS Mon, Mar 23 | 11:15am MICROSOFT EXCEL I–IV Fridays, Mar 6–27 | 11:15am Fridays, Apr 3–24 | 11:15am Fridays, May 1–22 | 11:15am MICROSOFT EXCEL SUPPLEMENT Fri, May 29 | 11:15am MICROSOFT WORD 2010 I–IV Tuesdays, Mar 3–24 | 3:15pm Tuesdays, Apr 7–28 | 3:15pm Tuesdays, May 5–26 | 3:15pm MICROSOFT WORD MAIL MERGE Tue, Mar 31 | 3:15pm SEARCH THE WEB Mon, Mar 30 | 11:15am

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Branch Computer Classes All classes are offered free of charge, but space is limited and registration is required. Registration for March classes opens on Monday, February 24. April class registration opens Monday, March 30. May class registration opens Monday, April 27. Call 216-623-2980 or the branch at which classes are scheduled to register.

BUYING AND SELLING ONLINE Fri, Apr 17 | 11:15am | Fleet COMPUTER BASICS: A BEGINNER'S INTRODUCTION Thu, Mar 12 | 5pm | Hough Fri, Mar 13 | 11:15am | East 131st Street Mon, Apr 13 | 11:15am | Langston Hughes Sat, May 9 | 11:15am | Eastman Wed, May 13 | 3:15pm | Garden Valley COMPUTER BASICS: MOUSE & KEYBOARD Thu, Mar 5 | 5pm | Hough Fri, Mar 6 | 11:15am | East 131st Street Mon, Apr 6 | 11:15am | Langston Hughes Sat, May 2 | 11:15am | Eastman Wed, May 6 | 3:15pm | Garden Valley COMPUTER BASICS: ORGANIZING FILES Thu, Mar 19 | 5pm | Hough Fri, Mar 20 | 11:15am | East 131st Street Mon, Apr 20 | 11:15am | Langston Hughes Sat, May 16 | 11:15am | Eastman Wed, May 20 | 3:15pm | Garden Valley EMAIL BASICS Thu, Mar 26 | 5pm | Hough Wed, Apr 15 | 11:15am | Walz Mon, Apr 27 | 11:15am | Langston Hughes Fri, May 15 | 11:15am | Collinwood Sat, May 30 | 11:15am | Eastman

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INTERNET BASICS Sat, Mar 7 | 11:15am | Glenville Fri, Mar 27 | 11:15am | East 131st Street Wed, Apr 1 | 11:15am | Walz Fri, Apr 3 | 11:15am | Fleet Tue, Apr 7 | 5pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Fri, May 1 | 11:15am | Collinwood Sat, May 23 | 11:15am | Eastman JOB SEARCHING ONLINE Sat, Mar 28 | 11:15am | Glenville Tue, Apr 28 | 5pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Wed, Apr 29 | 11:15am | Walz Fri, May 29 | 11:15am | Collinwood MICROSOFT EXCEL I–IV Tuesdays, Mar 3–4 | 5pm | Carnegie West MICROSOFT WORD I–IV Saturdays, Apr 4–25 | 11:15am | Jefferson

SEARCH THE WEB Sat, Mar 14 | 11:15am | Glenville Wed, Apr 8 | 11:15am | Walz

MICROSOFT WORD I–III Mondays May 4–18 | 11:15am | Harvard-Lee

Fri, Apr 10 | 11:15am | Fleet

MICROSOFT WORD I–IV Thursdays, May 7 –28 | 5pm | South Brooklyn

Fri, May 8 | 11:15am | Collinwood

RÉSUMÉ WORKSHOP Sat, Mar 21 | 11:15am | Glenville Tue, Apr 21 | 5pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Wed, Apr 22 | 11:15am | Walz Fri, May 22 | 11:15am | Collinwood Wed, May 27 | 3:15pm | Garden Valley

Tue, Apr 14 | 5pm | Martin Luther King Jr.

YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT Fri, Apr 24 | 11:15am | Fleet

MAKERLABS

MakerLabs Learn how to create something new by attending one of our MakerLab programs available at Main Library and throughout our branches. All MakerLabs are offered free of charge. No registration is required.

AWW...SNAP CIRCUITS: MAKING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS Wed, Mar 11 | 4:30pm | Lorain

MAKE A STATEMENT: BUTTON-MAKING Tue, Mar 24 | 4pm Harvard-Lee

Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm | South

Tue, Apr 28 | 4pm | South Brooklyn

DUCT TAPE UNIVERSE Wed, Mar 4 | 11:30am Memorial-Nottingham Thu, Mar 12 | 4:30pm | South Wed, Mar 25 | 4:30pm | Lorain Fri, May 1 | 3:30pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 470 Thu, May 7 | 4pm | Jefferson INTRODUCTION TO 3D DESIGN USING TINKERCAD Tue, Mar 10 | 4pm Harvard-Lee Tue, Apr 14 | 4pm South Brooklyn Tue, May 12 | 4pm Woodland LASER ENGRAVER WORKSHOP Tue, Mar 17 | 4pm Harvard-Lee Tue, May 19 | 4pm Woodland MAKE A DRUM MACHINE FROM ANYTHING Mon, Mar 16 | 3pm Harvard-Lee Wed, Apr 8 | 4:30pm | Lorain Thu, Apr 23 | 4pm Jefferson Sat, May 9 | 2:00pm | Addison

Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm | Lorain Tue, May 26 | 4pm Woodland MAKE A TOUGH WALLET OUT OF A MAIL ENVELOPE Sat, Apr 18 | 2pm | Addison MAKE AND PLAY A GIANT FLOOR PIANO Wed, Mar 18 | 4:30pm Carnegie West Thu, Mar 19 | 4:30pm Garden Valley MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE: DIGITAL DARKROOM Tue, Mar 3 | 3:30pm | West Park Thu, Mar 12 | 4:30pm | Union Sat, Mar 14 | 2:00pm | Sterling Mon, Mar 23 | 4pm | Hough Thu, Apr 9 | 2:30pm Carnegie West MAKE YOUR MASTERPIECE: SKETCHBOOK DRAWING Sat, Mar 28 | 2:00pm | Sterling Thu, Apr 9 | 4:30pm | Garden Valley Thu, Apr 16 | 4:30pm | Union Tue, May 5 | 4:30pm | Walz MAKERKIT MANIA! Wed, Mar 11 | 4pm Mt. Pleasant

Explore, build, or try something new today!

Tue, Mar 24 | 4:30pm | Brooklyn Wed, Apr 15 | 4:30pm | South MAKERKIT: LITTLEBITS ELECTRONIC KIT OPEN PLAY Wed, Apr 22 | 4pm Mt. Pleasant Mon, May 4 | 3:30pm West Park MAKERKITS: CONSTRUCTION Tue, May 12 | 4:30pm Collinwood Wed, May 20 | 4pm Mt. Pleasant MAKING BASICS: KNITTING MADE EASY Tue, Mar 10 | 4:30pm Martin Luther King Jr. Tue, Mar 31 | 4:30pm | Rockport

MAKING TUNES: VIRTUAL ROCK BAND Thu, Apr 16 | 4:30pm Collinwood Mon, Apr 20 | 4:30pm | Hough Mon, Apr 27 | 3pm Harvard-Lee Sat, May 23 | 2pm | Sterling MOBILE MAKERSPACE DEMONSTRATION Tue, Mar 3 | 4pm Harvard-Lee Tue, Apr 7 | 4pm | South Brooklyn Tue, May 5 | 4pm Woodland

Wed, Apr 1 | 4:30pm | Rockport Thu, Apr 2 | 4:30pm | Rockport Tue, Apr 21 | 4:30pm Martin Luther King Jr. Tue, May 5 | 4:30pm Martin Luther King Jr. MAKING PARACORD SURVIVAL BANDS Thu, Mar 5 | 4pm | Jefferson Sat, Mar 14 | 2pm | Addison Fri, Apr 3 | 3:30pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 470 Tue, Apr 14 | 4:30pm | Brooklyn Wed, Apr 22 | 4:30pm | Lorain Mon, May 11 | 4:30pm | Hough Thu, May 21 | 4:30pm Garden Valley

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Award-Winning Book Club

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

Less by Andrew Sean Greer Tue, Mar 3 | 4pm Trust Exercise by Susan Choi Tue, Apr 7 | 4pm The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Tue, May 5 | 4pm

Get Graphic! Cosmic Comics Redux

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

Making Comics by Lynda Barry Thu, Mar 5 | 4pm Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Thu, Mar 19 | 4pm Unflattening by Nick Sousanis Thu, Apr 2 | 4pm The Comic Book History of Comics by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey Thu, Apr 16 | 4pm

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Comics and Sequential Art by Will Eisner Thu, May 7 | 4pm Reinventing Comics by Scott McCloud.

Thu, May 21 | 4pm

Literary Frolic Friday

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

Animal Farm Discussion of George Orwell's classic novel followed by a screening of Joy Batchelor's 1954 animated version funded by the CIA. Fri, Apr 24 | 12pm The Warriors Discussion of Sol Yurick's novel followed by Walter Hills 1979 cinematic adaptation.

Fri, May 22 | 12pm The Danton Case Discussion of Stanislawa Przybyszewska's play followed by a screening of Andrezej Wajda's 1983 award-winning film adaptation.

Fri, Mar 27 | 12pm

Mad About Mysteries Brooklyn

Criss Cross by James Patterson Mon, Mar 9 | 5pm Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich Mon, Apr 20 | 5pm Cemetery Road by Greg Iles Mon, May 18 | 5pm

Tremont Think and Drink Book Club Held at Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather Ave

The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David G. McCullough Mon, Mar 9 | 7pm Breathe: A Letter to My Sons

by Imani Perry Mon, Apr 13 | 7pm Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell Mon, May 11 | 7pm

South Brooklyn Book Club South Brooklyn

An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen Thu, Mar 19 | 4:30pm American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson.

Thu, Apr 16 | 4:30pm Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

Fri, May 22 | 4:30pm

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

CPL Gaming & eSports is Now CPL PLAY!

National Poetry Month Poetry Writing Workshop with Damien Ware Local poet and spoken word artist Damien Ware leads a free poetry writing workshop for adults at all levels of skill and experience.

Sat, Apr 4 | 11am

Cleveland Public Poetry: What's Your Type?

Stop in throughout National Poetry Month and create collaborative verse for Democracy 2020.

Using a vintage manual typewriter, compose one line or stanza to express your ideas about democracy and the democratic spirit.

Mon–Sat, Apr 6–30 | 10am–6pm | Main Library, 2nd Floor, Literature Department

Cleveland Public Poetry: Lynn Powell

Continue the celebration of National Poetry Month with a reading by Lynn Powell.

Sat, Apr 18 | 12pm | Main Library, 2nd Floor, Literature Department

Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, enthusiast, or casual fan, there’s more for you at CPL PLAY! ACCESS: It’s all FREE and open to the public. There is no charge to attend or to compete.

COMMUNITY: Connect with fellow gamers. Network with Northeast Ohio’s gaming and eSports world including local game developers, business owners, and more.

ACHIEVEMENT: Level up to earn recognition and unlock new opportunities.

What’s new in 2020?

Expanded access to new technology and new ways to play, more guests, and new workshops and presentations.

All CPL PLAY events now feature both FREE PLAY and VERSUS PLAY elements.

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

Visit cpl.org/gaming for more info and a calendar of events.

Saturdays, Mar 28, Apr 25 & May 23 | 10am–5pm Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Learning Commons

Blackout Poetry Craft Workshop

Blackout poetry is a mixture of poetry and art. Start with any form of printed text (discarded books, newspapers, etc.) and black out unwanted words to make a poem or statement. Led by Michael Nyers of fadeintoablackoutpoetry.com.

Wed, Apr 22 | 3:30pm

National Poetry Month at Mt. Pleasant Poem Writing and Crafts Fridays, Apr 3–24 | 4pm Tupac Shakur Tue, Apr 7 | 4pm Maya Angelou Thu, Apr 19 | 4pm Songs are Poetry Tue, Apr 14 | 4pm Gwendolyn Brooks Thu, Apr 16 | 4pm Toni Morrison Tue, Apr 21 | 4pm Ogden Nash Thu, Apr 23 | 4pm Poetry Slam Tue, Apr 28 | 4pm

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EXHIBIT

The Jefferson Library and the Building of America

Thomas Jefferson created a collection of architecture books for the Library of Congress in the early 19 th century. These books have become a symbol of American democracy, reflecting how our country was built physically and metaphorically. Similar editions from the Jefferson Library will be on view in Special Collections during this year of the presidential election of 2020.

Opening Spring 2020 | Main Library, 3rd Floor, Special Collections

FEATURED EVENTS

Summer Lit League

Join your friends and Cleveland Public Library to make a difference in your community by reading and participating in weekly programs at your local branch. Earn a chance to win some great prizes along the way! Registration opens May 1. Visit cpl.beanstack.org for more information.

June 1–July 25, 2020

World Day Of Puppetry A Celebration of Puppet-Making and Puppet Performance

Enjoy a variety of puppet-related events at the annual celebration of this cherished art form. The all-day event features live performances by local and nationally recognized puppet theater companies, puppet-centric arts and crafts, an exhibit of puppets from all over the world, a pop-up puppet store, and much more. This event is suitable for all ages and is free and open to the public. Families and children are encouraged to attend.

Sat, Mar 21 | 10am–6pm | Main Library and Louis Stokes Wing

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 14 | 10–11am | Rockport Sat, Apr 4 | 10–11am | Memorial-Nottingham Wed, May 13 | 12:30–1:30pm Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Learning Commons Sat, May 9 | 10–11am | Lorain

Author Visit: A Brief History of Tremont

Spend an afternoon exploring the rich history of Tremont with Professor Dennis Keating, author of A Brief History of Tremont: Cleveland's Neighborhood on a Hill.

Sat, May 16 | 2pm | Jefferson

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Free Comic Book Day 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’ imagination. That's worth celebrating in our book! Get your FREE* special-edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. *Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book while supplies last. One per person. 200 free special-edition comics at each location.

Sat, May 2 | 12–6pm Carnegie West, East 131st Street, Hough, Mt. Pleasant, South, West Park

Free Comic Book Day Special Speaker Series Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with free activities, workshops, and a featured speaker series showcasing five Northeast Ohio comics creators and writers. Presented by the Ohio Center for the Book, in partnership with Carol and John's Comic Book Shop.

Sat, May 2 | 10am–5:30pm Carol and John’s Comic Book Shop, 17462 Lorain Ave.

Featured Speakers 10:30–11:30am: Angela Oster (workshop) 12–1pm: Nicole Boose (workshop) 1:30–2:30 pm: Derf Backderf (talk) 3–4pm: Tony Isabella (talk) 4:30–5:30pm: Brad Ricca (talk)

Free AARP Federal and State Tax Preparation Assistance Free federal and state tax preparation assistance offered through AARP. Registrants must have all of the following documents in hand at their appointment along with any other tax-related correspondence for taxpayer and all dependents: photo IDs, W2s, 1099 forms, social security cards/numbers or ITN documentation, copy of 2018 tax return, form 1095 (proof of marketplace insurance), mortgage interest statements, medical/ dental expense receipts, charitable donation receipts, sales/income/property tax records, federal/state/local tax payment information, checking or savings account information for direct deposit or payment, and any recent IRS or state tax debt correspondence.

Available at four locations: Carnegie West Tuesdays, Feb 4–Mar 10 and Mar 24–Apr 14 | 11am–1:30pm Call 216-623-6927 to register or for more information.

Jefferson Mondays, Feb 10 and Mar 2 & 9 10am–12:30pm Call 216-623-7004 to register or for more information.

Rockport Wednesdays, Feb 5–Apr 8 11am–1pm Call 216-623-7053 to register or for more information.

South Brooklyn Thursdays, Feb 6–Apr 9 1am–12:30pm Call 216-623-7067 to register or for more information.

CCA Local Tax Preparation Assistance

CCA (Central Collection Agency) local tax assistance only. There are no income or age restrictions and no appointments are required. Assistance is offered on a firstcome, first-served basis. Please bring a current photo ID, social security numbers for taxpayer and all dependents, W2 and 1099 forms, and 2018 tax return.

Mondays, Mar 9 & 23 | 2–6pm Mon, Apr 6 | 1:30–5:30pm West Park

Free Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation (by appointment only) provided by VITA volunteers. Assistance is also offered at many other locations throughout Cuyahoga County.

Registration is required. Call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to register or visit www.211oh.org/how-we-help/featured -programs.

Sat, Mar 21 | 10am–4pm | Lakeshore Facility, 17133 Lake Shore Blvd.

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Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Learn and practice Chinese calligraphy and ink painting as the “道” (Tao, the way of harmony) to inspire calm and peace. No experience is required.

Sat, Mar 7 | 1pm | Main Library, 4 th Floor, International Languages

Lunchtime Knitting Circle at City Hall

Music has the power to bring people together.

On April 18, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Public Library, and PNC Bank will work together to host ROCK x CPL, powered by PNC, a free community event that invites families to experience the power of music firsthand. This event is free and open to the public.

Everyone is welcome.

Sat, Apr 18 | 12pm–4pm | Check cpl.org for additional information.

Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Learning Commons

MUSIC AT MAIN

Austin “Walkin’ Cane”

Cleveland blues legend brings the delta blues back to the North Coast.

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

Steve Madewell

Singer-songwriter Steve Madewell brings his love of nature and music to the Library.

Sat, Apr 4 | 2pm | Main Library, 3rd Floor, Fine Arts Lobby

The Portersharks

Join us for an early St. Patrick ’s Day celebration as The Porthersharks return with their Irish traditional music.

Sat, Mar 7 | 2pm | Main Library, 3rd Floor, Fine Arts Lobby

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Chinese Language for Beginners

Basic communication skills for individuals who are interested in learning Chinese language.

Wednesdays & Fridays through Apr 24 | 11am | Main Library, 4th Floor, International Languages

Intermediate Chinese

Improve your Chinese language skills and expand your knowledge. Students are expected to have acquired basic knowledge of the Chinese pronunciation system (Pinyin). Students will gain more vocabulary, cultural insights, and practical skills required for using Chinese in true context.

Wednesdays & Fridays through Apr 24 | 12pm | Main Library, 4 th Floor, International Languages

From beginners to experts, all are welcome. Learn to knit or crochet and enjoy the company of other crafters.

Wednesdays, Mar 18, Apr 22, & May 20 12pm | Public Administration Library, City Hall, Room 100

Cleveland Public Poetry Open Mic: World Poetry Day

Poets and poetry enthusiasts are invited to share original and favorite works of poetry.

Sat, Mar 21 | 12pm | Main Library, 2nd Floor, Literature Department

Genealogy & Family History Research Clinic

These informal, drop-in sessions are built around a community of researchers whose experiences can benefit each other. Receive assistance from Library staff and expert volunteers from the African American Genealogical Society of Cleveland. Group instruction for beginners is offered at 10:45am. Researchers of all levels of experience are welcome to drop in for help with questions, planning research, and discovering strategies to move genealogical searches forward. Bring your research and an idea of what you’d like to learn or locate during your visit. For more information about clinics or genealogy resources, call the Center for Local and Global History at 216-623-2864.

Saturdays, Apr 11 & May 9 10:30am–1:30pm | Louis Stokes Wing, 6th Floor

Reading is Aloud: Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass

Participants are invited to read aloud or listen to selections from Walt Whitman’s classic Leaves of Grass.

Sat, May 16 | 12pm | Main Library, 2nd Floor, Literature Department

MAIN LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months to 3 years)

Continue to develop your toddler’s language and social skills. Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age and their favorite adult are invited for stories, active songs, rhymes and time for play.

Wednesdays | 10:30am | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 458, Artlab

STEM Tower Building Competition

Which team can build the highest tower using only straws and tape?

Winner gets a prize!

Mon, Mar 16 | 3:30pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 458, Artlab

St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade Celebration

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with fun, free, family activities in our Youth Services Department.

Tue, Mar 17 | 11am | Main Library, 4th Floor, Youth Services

Earth Day Celebration

Come celebrate the 50 th anniversary of Earth Day with upcycling crafts.

Sat, Apr 11 | 2pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 458, Artlab

Teddy Bear Clinic

Bring your favorite stuffed friends in for a check-up! There will be band aids to patch up their seams, stethoscopes to check their heart beats, and lots of tissues for sniffles, along with crafts and fun, family activities.

Sat, Apr 11 | 11am–1pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 458, Artlab

Star Wars Day

May the Fourth be with you! Enjoy fun Star Wars activities and crafts!

Mon, May 4 | 11am | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 458, Artlab

Family Game Day

Come to the Library and play games the whole family can enjoy! Familyfriendly board games and video games will be available.

Sat, May 9 | 2pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 470

MAIN LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Teen Time

Join us for DIY projects, how-to workshops, crafts, and Maker activities.

Drop in, hang out, and make stuff!

Fridays | 4:30pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 470

Afternoon Adventures

Enjoy a beginner-friendly game of Dungeons & Dragons where players of all skill levels are welcome. Join us for a fun, exciting adventure where YOU get to be the hero.

Mondays, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 6 & 20, and May 4 & 18 | 3:30pm Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 458, Artlab

Game On!

Try your hand at various board games, card games, and party games.

Wednesdays, Mar 11, Apr 15, & May 27 3:30pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 470

Manga Book Club

Read some new and classic manga series and watch the first episode of the anime.

March 25: Astro Boy Vol. 1 April 22: Full Metal Alchemist Vol. 1 May 20: Dragonball Z Vol. 1 Wednesdays, Mar 25, Apr 22 & May 20 4:30pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 470

Teen Job Fair

Need a job? Employers from Northeast Ohio will be here looking to hire. Please dress in business casual (button-down shirt /slacks/skirt) and bring multiple copies of your résumé.

Wed, May 13 | 3pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 477, Storytime Room

CLEVELAND HUMANITIES FESTIVAL The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard: Incorporating Truth while Writing Fiction Featuring author Echo Brown

Join author, actress and transformational storyteller Echo Brown for a conversation about how her real-life experiences have fueled her moldbreaking fiction writing. From her inspiring and awardwinning one-woman shows to her first book, Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard, Brown infuses her work with magical realism while still addressing the realities of racism, abuse, addiction, depression and poverty. Learn about the lifechanging lessons that inform her creativity and bring questions to share.

Thur, April 23 | 4–5:30pm Tinkham Veale University Center, 11038 Bellflower Road Free and open to the community. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP to schubertcenter@case.edu.

Co-sponsored by Cleveland Public Library and Case Western Reserve University’s Schubert Center for Child Studies.

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Early Literacy At Cleveland Public Library storytimes, children learn and have fun through stories, interactive songs and rhymes, making new friends, and more, building the early literacy skills they’ll need to learn to read and practicing the social and emotional skills that will help them succeed in school. By interacting with their children though age-appropriate activities, parents and caregivers will learn more about early literacy skills and how they can support their children’s mastery of those skills at home and at school.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5)

Children ages 3 to 5 are now Super Sleuth Readers! After reading fun stories, singing songs, and repeating rhymes, our Super Sleuths will further explore their stories through play and crafts.

Main Library | Tuesdays | 10:30am Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 458, Artlab Brooklyn | Fridays | 10:30am

South | Family Storytime | Thursdays 5:30pm South Brooklyn | Thursdays | 11:30am Woodland | Mondays | 11:30am and Wednesdays | 4:30pm

Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months to 3 years)

Jefferson | Raising Readers Family Storytime | Saturdays | 11am

Continue to develop your toddler’s language and social skills. Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age and their favorite adult are invited for stories, active songs, rhymes and time for play.

Main Library | Wednesdays | 10:30am Main Library, 4th Floor, Room 458, Artlab

Langston Hughes | Wednesdays | 11am

Jefferson | Fridays | 10:30am

Lorain | Mondays | 11am

Memorial-Nottingham | Mon, Mar 9 & 23 and Apr 6 & 20 | 11:30am

Carnegie West | Wednesdays | 10:15am and Saturdays, Mar 14 & May 9 Garden Valley | Fridays | 10:30am

Mt. Pleasant | Wednesdays, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1 & 15, and May 6 & 20 | 10:30am

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Adapted Storytime

Join us for a fun storytime supportive of children with special needs. Have fun reading stories, singing songs, and socializing in a safe environment. Sensory elements and an activity schedule board will be on hand to enhance the experience.

Registration is required. Please call 216-623-2834 to register or for more information.

Main Library | Saturdays Mar 7, Apr 4 & May 2 | 1pm | Main Library, 4th Floor, Storytime Room

La Hora del Cuento

Join us for bilingual story time in English and Spanish. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in both languages. Únase a nosotros para nuestro cent bilingual en inglés y español. Disfrute de histories, canciones y rimes en ambos idiomas.

South | Saturdays, Mar 21, Apr 4 & 18, and May 2, 16 & 30 | 11am

A photographic celebration of everyday Cleveland in honor of CPL′s 150th anniversary.

Through November 2020 | Main Library, Brett Hall, 325 Superior Avenue

Photo: Ruddy Roye

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ADDISON MAKERLABS

Making Paracord Survival Bands Sat, Mar 14 | 2pm Make a Tough Wallet out of a Mail Envelope Sat, Apr 18 | 2pm Make a Drum Machine from Anything Sat, May 9 | 2pm MakerKit Mania!

Tue, Mar 24 | 4:30pm Making Paracord Survival Bands Tue, Apr 14 | 4:30pm

BROOKLYN KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) Fridays | 10:30am

We Play Wii Thursdays, Mar 5 & 12, Apr 2, 16 & 30, and May 14 & 21 | 4:30pm Chess Club for Motivated Minds Saturdays, Mar 14, Apr 25 & May 23 | 1pm St. Patrick's Day Crafts Mon, Mar 16 & Tue, Mar 17 | 4:30pm Think Spring! Craft Week Mon - Fri, Mar 23–27 | 2pm Recycled Art Wednesdays, Apr 8 & 22 | 4:30pm

Cinco De Mayo Crafts Mon, May 4 & Tue, May 5 | 4:30pm

Saturday Storytime Saturdays, Mar 14 & May 9 | 11am

TEEN PROGRAMS

Mean Green Math Machine Tuesdays, Mar 3–Apr 7 | 4:15pm

True Colors YA Book Club Mondays, Mar 2, Apr 6 & May 11 | 4:45pm

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Mad About Mysteries March: Criss Cross by James Patterson April: Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich May: Cemetery Road by Greg Iles

CARNEGIE WEST COMPUTER CLASSES Microsoft Excel I–IV Tuesdays, Mar 3–24 | 5pm

SPECIAL EVENT

Free Comic Book Day Get your FREE* special-edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book. *While supplies last. One per person.

Sat, May 2 | 12–6pm

MAKERLABS

Make and Play a Giant Floor Piano Wed, Mar 18 | 4:30pm Make Your Masterpiece: Digital Darkroom Thu, Apr 19 | 2:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) Wednesdays | 10:15am

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Easy Origami Wednesdays, Mar 4, Apr 1 & May 6 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Poetry Writing Workshop with Damien Ware Local poet and spoken word artist Damien Ware leads a free poetry writing workshop for adults at all levels of skill and experience.

Sat, Apr 4 | 11am Personal Essay Writing Free, hands-on workshops offered in partnership with Literary Cleveland. Writers and aspiring writers, including beginners and emerging writers, are welcome.

Sharpen your craft, read and comment on others' work, and receive suggestions for yours. Register at litcleveland.org.

Saturdays, Apr 11, 18 & 25 | 10:30am

COLLINWOOD COMPUTER CLASSES Internet Basics Fri, May 1 | 11:15am

Search the Web Fri, May 8 | 11:15am

Email Basics Fri, May 15 | 11:15am

Search the Web Fri, Apr 10 | 11:15am

Microsoft Word 2010 IV Sat, Feb 22 | 11:15am

Buying and Selling Online Fri, Apr 17 | 11:15am

Microsoft Word Mail Merge Sat, Feb 29 | 11:15am

Your Digital Footprint Fri, Apr 24 | 11:15am

MAKERLABS

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

MakerKit Mania!

Thu, Mar 19 | 4:30pm

Women's History Memory Match Wed, Mar 4 | 4:30pm

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Thu, Apr 16 | 4:30pm

St. Paddy's Day Craft Tue, Mar 17 | 4:30pm

MakerKits: Construction Tue, May 12 | 4:30pm

April Fools’ Fun Wed, Apr 1 | 4:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Earth Day Mon, Apr 20 | 4:30pm

Harriet Tubman Day Tue, Mar 10 | 4:30pm

Plant a Seed and Watch It Grow Tue, Apr 21 | 4:30pm DIY Ankara Prints Tue, May 19 | 4:30pm

EAST 131 SPECIAL EVENT

Free Comic Book Day Get your FREE* special-edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book. *While supplies last. One per person.

Sat, May 2 | 12–6pm

COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer & Internet Basics Series Fridays, Mar 6–27 | 11:15am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Easter Program Wed, Apr 8 | 4:30pm

Mother's Day Stories & Crafts Wed, May 6 | 4:30pm

EASTMAN COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer, Internet & Email Basics Series Saturdays, May 2–30 | 11:15am

FLEET COMPUTER CLASSES Internet Basics Fri, Apr 3 | 11:15am

May the Fourth Be With You Mon, May 4 | 4:30pm Lemonade Day Fri, May 29 | 4:30pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Arting Around Thursdays, Mar 19, Apr 23, & May 21 4:30pm

FULTON KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Wordplay Mondays | 4pm

Mean Green Science Machine Wednesdays, Mar 4 & 25 and Apr 1 & 8 3pm After School Crafts Thursdays | 4pm

GARDEN VALLEY COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics: Mouse & Keyboard Wed, May 6 | 3:15pm Computer Basics: A Beginner's Introduction Wed, May 13 | 3:15pm Computer Basics: Organizing Files Wed, May 20 | 3:15pm Résumé Workshop Wed, May 27 | 3:15pm

MAKERLABS

Make and Play a Giant Floor Piano Thu, Mar 19 | 4:30pm Make Your Masterpiece: Sketchbook Drawing Thu, Apr 19 | 4:30pm Making Paracord Survival Bands Thu, May 21 | 4:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Preschool Storytimes (ages 3 to 5) Fridays | 10:30am Construction Club Wednesdays | 4:30pm Tween Girls Book Club Tuesdays, Mar 17 & May 19 | 4:30pm We Love the Library!

Fri, Apr 3 | 4:30pm Mother's Day Craft Fri, May 8 | 4:30pm Cleveland and Tetrahedrons Thu, May 14 | 4pm

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

African Folktales The Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers brings to life oral traditions passed down through the generations.

Thu, Apr 2 | 4pm Human Books Taking inspiration from The Human Library, join speakers from the Cleveland Police Department for one-on-one or small group conversations and storytelling to help all of us broaden our perspective.

Thu, Mar 12 | 2pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Book vs. Movie Read our featured book, watch the film, then decide whether the book or the movie better and tell us why!

Wild by Cheryl Strayed Thu, Apr 23 | 4:15pm

GLENVILLE COMPUTER CLASSES Internet Basics Sat, Mar 7 | 11:15am

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Search the Web Sat, Mar 14 | 11:15am

Introduction to 3D Design using Tinkercad Tue, Mar 10 | 4pm

Résumé Workshop Sat, Mar 21 | 11:15am

Make a Drum Machine from Anything Mon, Mar 16 | 3pm

Job Searching Online Sat, Mar 28 | 11:15am

Make a Statement: Button-Making Tue, Mar 24 | 4pm

SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Tri-C Vocal Arts Mastery Program Part of Tri-C's Creative Arts Academy, this program provides FREE, mastery-level vocal training experience for students in grades 3 through 12. The Spring 2020 session runs from January through April.

Call 216-987-6145 for more information or register at tri-c.edu/caaregister.

Mondays & Wednesdays through April 29 | 4:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Women's History Bingo Mon, Mar 16 | 4:30pm Earth Day Wed, Apr 22 | 4:30pm Mother's Day Card Crafts Thu, May 7 | 4:30pm Rock Art Mon, May 18 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Seed Starting Tue, Mar 24 | 4:30pm Start seeds indoors to get a head start on your outdoor garden.

HARVARD LEE COMPUTER CLASSES Microsoft Word I Mon, May 4 | 11:15am

Microsoft Word II Mon, May 11 | 11:15am Microsoft Word III Mon, May 18 | 11:15am

MAKERLABS

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Laser Engraver Workshop Tue, Mar 17 | 4pm Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Mon, Apr 27 | 3pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Read Across America Day Mon, Mar 2 | 3:30pm

Women's History Month: Guess Who? Thu, Mar 5 | 3:30pm Water Color Flowers Thu, Mar 19 | 3:30pm Celebrate Earth Day Wed, Apr 22 | 3:30pm Wii Wednesday Wed, Apr 29 | 3:30pm Rock Art Thu, May 7 | 3:30pm Pizza Party and Summer Reading Showcase Tue, May 19 | 3:30pm

TEEN PROGRAMS

DIY Jewelry Club Tuesdays, Mar 10, Apr 7, & May 12 | 4:30pm March Madness Gaming Thu, Mar 12 | 3:30pm National Poetry Month Thu, Apr 19 | 3:30pm Blackout Poetry Mon, Apr 13 | 4:30pm Open Mic "Night" Mon, Apr 20 | 4:30pm MC Stories: Cleveland & NEO Hip-Hop, 1980-2000 Thu, Apr 30 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Safer Sex 101 Outreach staff from Recovery Resources will be on site to provide education and information.

Tuesdays | 2:30pm New Book Club for Adults Oak Street Health partners with us to host a new monthly book club for adults.

You help choose the titles we'll read and discuss each month while enjoying light refreshments and engaging company.

Wednesdays, Mar 11, Apr 8, & May 13 | 1pm MC Stories: Cleveland & NEO Hip-Hop, 1980–2000 Come listen to music from Cleveland and Northeast Ohio’s hip-hop past. We’ll be spinning vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs all afternoon–including both little known and classic local tracks.

Thu, Apr 30 | 4:30pm Fruit Smoothie Day Come on in to sample a fruit smoothie while reading the paper or just to start your day out right!

Wed, May 27 | 11am

HOUGH COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Basics: Mouse & Keyboard Thu, Mar 5 | 5pm Computer Basics: A Beginner's Introduction Thu, Mar 12 | 5pm Computer Basics: Organizing Files Thu, Mar 19 | 5pm Email Basics Thu, Mar 26 | 5pm

MAKERLABS

Make Your Masterpiece: Digital Darkroom Mon, Mar 23 | 4pm Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Mon, Apr 20 | 4:30pm Making Paracord Survival Bands Mon, May 11 | 4:30pm

SPECIAL EVENT

Free Comic Book Day Get your FREE* special-edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book. *While supplies last.

One per person.

Sat, May 2 | 12–6pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

We All Count: Census 2020 Wed, Apr 1 | 4:30pm Take Me Out to the Ballgame Fri, Apr 3 | 4:30pm Trivia Challenge Mon, Apr 6 | 4:30pm BINGO Bash Mon, Apr 20 | 4:30pm

Let's Draw Birds Wed, Apr 8 | 4:30pm

Spelling Bee Fri, May 1 | 4:30pm

JEFFERSON COMPUTER CLASSES

Time to Grow a Green Thumb Mon, May 4 | 4:30pm

Microsoft Word I–IV Saturdays, Apr 4, 11, 18 & 25 | 11:15am

MAKERLABS

Making Paracord Survival Bands Thu, Mar 5 | 4pm Duct Tape Universe Thu, May 7 | 4pm Make a Drum Machine from Anything Thu, Apr 230 | 4pm

SPECIAL EVENT

We Are What We Eat. So, Eat Smarter!

Learn about better food choices and tricks to transform your favorite treats into healthier versions at free sessions offered by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Thursdays, Mar 12, Apr 9 & 23, & May 7 4:30pm Tuesdays, Mar 31 & May 12 | 4:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Wee Read & Play (ages 18 months to 3 years) Fridays | 10:30am Raising Readers Family Storytime Saturdays | 11am Make It Mondays Mondays, Mar 2, 16 & 30; Apr 13 & 27; and May 11 | 4:30pm Whatever Wednesdays Wednesdays | 4:30pm Karaoke Mon, Mar 23 and Fridays, Apr 24 & May 22 4:30pm

School Is Out (Almost) Fri, May 29 | 4:30p

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Teen Club Thursdays, Mar 5 & 19, Apr 2 & 16, and May 14 & 28 | 4:30pm eGaming Fridays, Mar 6, Apr 10, & May 15 | 4:30pm Beginning Writing: Developing a Writing Habit Saturdays, Mar 7, 14, & 21 | 10:30am Anime Club Tuesdays | 4:30pm Primary Elections 101 Fri, Mar 13 | 4:30pm Adulting 101 Fridays, Mar 20, Apr 17 & May 8 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Green Yards and Healthy Homes Workshop Learn how to replace chemicals in your yard and home with a few inexpensive, all-natural, effective ingredients to create a healthy habitat for all. Presented by the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District.

Tue, Mar 3 | 6pm

What's Old is New Drop in bimonthly to meet old friends and new neighbors and connect in a casual atmosphere to play games, tell stories, share your latest favorite books, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

Thursdays, Mar 5 & 19, Apr 2 & 16, and May 7 & 21 | 10:30am Beginning Writing: Developing a Writing Habit Showing up to write isn’t half the battle—it is the battle. Learn how to develop writing habits that will boost your confidence, help you find your voice, and keep your writing process in motion. Participants will leave with a tool kit to keep the writing flowing.

This series of workshops is free and open to writers of all levels. Beginners are welcome. Register at litcleveland.org.

Saturdays, Mar 7, 14 & 21 | 10:30am Tremont Think and Drink Book Club Held at Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather Ave The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David G. McCullough Mon, Mar 9 | 7pm Breathe: A Letter to My Sons by Imani Perry Mon, Apr 13 | 7pm Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell Mon, May 11 | 7pm Women's Health with Neighborhood Family Practice Join a certified professional midwife and a professional doula from Neighborhood Family Practice for an open discussion about a wide variety of women's health topics.

Tue, Mar 10 | 6pm Contraception Options Tue, Apr 14 | 6pm Prenatal Health and Pregnancy Tue, May 12 | 6pm

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Adult Clubhouse Celebrate your inner child and with crafts, games, and other fun usually reserved for the kids, along with snacks and a few mocktails.

Saturdays, Mar 28, Apr 11 & May 23 | 2pm Author Visit: A Brief History of Tremont Spend an afternoon exploring the rich history of Tremont with Professor Dennis Keating, author of A Brief History of Tremont: Cleveland's Neighborhood on a Hill.

Sat, May 16 | 2pm Beginning Acrylic Painting Learning Circle Join the Peer2Peer Learning Circle and gather with neighbors and library staff to explore the basics of acryclic painting in a fun, lightly facilitated atmosphere. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please register at tinyurl.com/P2PPaintJefferson. Need more information? Call 216-623-7004 or email jefferson.branch@cpl.org.

Saturdays, Apr 25, May 2 & May 9 | 1pm Houseplant Swap Come to the houseplant swap and go home with new plant babies! Bring a pestfree, beautiful plant (or two, or three, or more!) for trade; they can be potted or bare root—as long as you’re prepared to part with them.

Sat, Apr 4 | 2pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) Wednesdays | 11am

Painting the Late Winter Landscape Tue, Mar 3 | 4:30pm Mix it Up! Tue, Mar 10 | 4:30pm Papercraft Alphabet Basics Tue, Mar 17 | 4:30pm Spring into Spring with Pop-Up Books Tuesdays, Mar 24 & 31 | 4:30pm Painting the Spring Landscape Tue, Apr 7 | 4:30pm Planting a Rainbow Tue, Apr 14 | 4:30pm Chalk Tue, Apr 21 | 4:30pm Spring Is in the Air Tue, Apr 28 | 4:30pm Growing Vegetable Soup Tue, May 5 | 4:30pm Drawing the City Tue, May 12 | 4:30pm Collaging the Spring Landscape Tue, May 19 | 4:30pm Spring into Summer with Pop-Up Books Tue, May 26 | 4:30pm

Introduction to Seed Saving Seed saving encourages the growing of heirloom (non-genetically modified/ hybridized) varieties of plants in order to increase the genetic diversity for gardeners and farmers. Join the Cleveland Seed Bank to learn the basics.

Sat, Apr 18 | 2pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

LANGSTON HUGHES COMPUTER CLASSES

Blackout Poetry Craft Workshop Blackout poetry is a mixture of poetry and art. Start with any form of printed text (discarded books, newspapers, etc.) and black out unwanted words to make a poem or statement. Led by Michael Nyers of fadeintoablackoutpoetry.com.

Wed, Apr 22 | 3:30pm

Computer Basics: Mouse & Keyboard Mon, Apr 6 | 11:15am Computer Basics: A Beginner's Introduction Mon, Apr 13 | 11:15am Email Basics Mon, Apr 27 | 11:15am 24 UpNext March–May 2020

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Oberlin Conservatory Jazz Ensemble Enjoy a live performance of jazz classics.

Sat, Apr 18 | 2pm

LORAIN MAKERLABS

Aww...Snap Circuits: Making Electronic Circuits Wed, Mar 11 | 4:30pm Duct Tape Universe Wed, Mar 25 | 4:30pm Make a Drum Machine from Anything Wed, Apr 8 | 4:30pm Making Paracord Survival Bands Wed, Apr 22 | 4:30pm Make a Statement: Button-Making Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5) Mondays | 11am Read Across America Day Mon, Mar 2 | 4:30pm Get Your Game On Wednesdays, Mar 4, Apr 1 & May 6 | 4:30pm Edible Gardening Wed, Mar 18 | 1:30pm Poem in Your Pocket Mon, Apr 6 | 4:30pm Paper Making Mon, Apr 13 | 1:30pm Earth Day Mon, Apr 20 | 4:30pm Ladybug Release Mon, Apr 27 & Wed, May 27 | 1pm April Showers Bring May Flowers Wed, Apr 29 | 4:30pm Mother's Day Cards Mon, May 4 | 4:30pm Kinetic Sand Mon, May 18 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

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.

Sat, May 9 | 10–11am

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MAKERLABS

MT. PLEASANT MAKERLABS

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

MakerKits: Construction Wed, May 20 | 4pm

Making Basics: Knitting Made Easy Tuesdays, Mar 10, Apr 21 & May 5 | 4:30pm

She Is: Celebrating Women's History Through Words Tue, Mar 10 | 4:30pm Jazz is...

Tue, Apr 14 | 4:30pm Mothers are...

Tue, May 5 | 4:30pm

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM MAKERLABS Duct Tape Universe Wed, Mar 4 | 11:30am

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months to 3 years) Mon, Mar 9 & 23 and Apr 6 & 20 | 11:30am Russian Children's Book Club Saturdays, Mar 7, Apr 4 & May 23 | 3:30pm March-mallow Madness Tue, Mar 10 | 4:30pm Rainbow Skittles STEM Tue, Mar 17 | 4:30pm Library Week Scavenger Hunt Mon, Mar 30 | All Day Event Star Wars Day Mon, May 4 | 3pm Mother’s Day Flowers Fri, May 8 | 4pm

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Board Games for Bored Teens!

Tue, Apr 14 | 4:30pm A Movie from a Book Thu, May 14 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Russian Book Club (Reading and discussion in Russian.)

O Tele Dushi by L. Ulitskaia. Sat, Mar 7 | 1pm Territoriia by O. Kuvaev Sat, Mar 23 | 1pm

MakerKit: littleBits Electronic Kit Open Play Wed, Apr 22 | 4pm

MakerKit Mania!

Wed, Mar 11 | 4pm

SPECIAL EVENT

Free Comic Book Day Get your FREE* special-edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book. *While supplies last. One per person.

Sat, May 2 | 12–6pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Pre-K Song and Storytime (ages 3 to 5) Wednesdays, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1 & 15, and May 6 & 20 | 10:30am Women's History Month BINGO Tue, Mar 10 & Thu, Mar 12 | 4pm

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH AT MT. PLEASANT Poem Writing and Crafts Fridays, Apr 3–24 | 4pm Tupac Shakur Tue, Apr 7 | 4pm Maya Angelou Thu, Apr 19 | 4pm Songs are Poetry Tue, Apr 14 | 4pm Gwendolyn Brooks Thu, Apr 16 | 4pm Toni Morrison Tue, Apr 21 | 4pm Ogden Nash Thu, Apr 23 | 4pm Poetry Slam Tue, Apr 28 | 4pm

RICE KIDS' ACTIVITIES

Media Mondays Mondays, Mar 2–May 11 | 3pm

Women's History Craft: The Suffragettes Tue, Mar 17 | 4pm

HerStory: Women’s History Appreciation Tue, Mar 10 | 4pm

Women’s History Craft: Mary Anning Thu, Mar 19 | 4pm

Watercolors: Create Space Tue, Mar 24 | 4pm

Famous Women: Mystery Guest Storytime Tue, Mar 24 & Thu, Mar 26 | 4pm

Green Thumb: Plant Your Seeds Tue, Apr 7 | 4:00pm

Famous Women: Mystery Guest Storytime Thu, Mar 26 | 4pm

Green Thumb: Get in the Garden Tue, May 5 | 4pm

Craft-Making For Mom Tue, May 5 | 4pm

Open Space Art Lab: Wood Creations Tue, May 12 | 4pm

Let's Make Bad Art Thu, May 14 | 4pm Salute Spring: Seed Ball Making Tue, May 19 | 4pm Float Your Boat Tue, May 26 | 4pm

ROCKPORT COMPUTER CLASSES

Microsoft Word 2010 I–IV Wednesdays, Mar 4–25 | 11:15am

MAKERLABS

Making Basics: Knitting Made Easy Tue, Mar 31–Thu, Apr 2 | 4:30pm

KIDS' ACTIVITIES

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Great Lakes Science Center Series Tuesdays, Mar 3–May 5 | 4:30pm Board Game Club Thursdays, Mar 5, Apr 2 & May 7 | 4:30pm The Beat Goes On Thu, Mar 12 | 4:30pm Pi Day Celebration Sat, Mar 14 | 2pm Album Cover: Identity Quest Thu, Mar 19 | 4:30pm Construction Club Mondays, Mar 30, Apr 27 & May 18 4:30pm Retro Video Games Tue, May 12 | 4:30pm End of School Year Celebration!

Thu, May 14 | 4:30pm

TEEN PROGRAMS

ROCKPORT BEST BUY TEEN TECH CENTER 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, filmmaking, music production, design, and much more.

Join today! For more information and to register, call 216-623-7053 or email rockportbestbuyteentechcenter@cpl. org. The BBTTC is open most Tuesdays through Fridays after school along with select Monday and Saturday hours. For a full schedule, visit cpl.libcal.com/calendar/ RBBTTC. Animation Workshops BBTTC members create 2-dimensional characters and scenery, then take the next steps to animate their creations.

Mondays & Wednesdays, Mar 2–May 13 4:15pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

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 14 | 10–11am

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Blackout Poetry Craft Workshop Blackout poetry is a mixture of poetry and art. Start with any form of printed text (discarded books, newspapers, etc.) and black out unwanted words to make a poem or statement. Led by Michael Nyers of fadeintoablackoutpoetry.com.

Wed, Apr 22 3:30pm.

FAFSA Completion Workshop Are you going to college or interested in going to college? Learn about financial aid opportunities and get assistance filling out a FAFSA with financial aid specialists from Tri-C. *Bring your 2018 income information (1040s/federal tax return or transcripts, W2s) and documentation of any untaxed income with you to the workshop. If you have already created your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID (fsaid.ed.gov), please bring it, as well. For the Fall 2019/Spring 2020/Summer 2020 Semester, use the 2019-2020 FAFSA (2018 income information is needed).

Mon, Mar 16 | 5pm Patron Appreciation Day It's National Library Week! Join us for some treats while we share memories and stories about our neighborhood and the community.

Fri, Apr 24 | 11am

SOUTH MAKERLABS

Duct Tape Universe Thu, Mar 12 | 4:30pm MakerKit Mania!

Wed, Apr 15 | 4:30pm Aww...Snap Circuits: Making Electronic Circuits Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tri-C Vocal Arts Mastery Program Part of Tri-C's Creative Arts Academy, this program provides FREE, mastery-level vocal training experience for students in grades 3 through 12. The Spring 2020 session runs from January through April.

Call 216-987-6145 for more information or register at tri-c.edu/caaregister.

Tuesdays & Thursdays through Apr 30 4:30pm

La Hora Del Cuento Join us for our bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in both languages. Únase a nosotros para nuestro cuento bilingue en inglés y español! Disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas en ambos idiomas.

Saturdays, Mar 21, Apr 4 & 18, and May 2, 16 & 30 | 11am Free Comic Book Day Get your FREE* special-edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book. *While supplies last.

One per person.

Sat, May 2 | 12–6pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Free guitar lessons for kids ages 8–13.

Guitars will be available for use or feel free to bring your own.

Mondays | 4pm Family Storytime Thursdays | 5:30pm Craft n’ Creations Mondays, Mar 9, Apr 13 & May 11 | 4:30pm Family Book Making Sat, Mar 14 | 11am Kids' Studio Day Mon, Mar 16 | 4:30pm STEM Days Fridays, Mar 20, Apr 17 & May 21 | 4:30pm Family Coloring Day Sat, Apr 11 | 11am Earth Day Craft Wed, Apr 22 | 4:30pm Cinco De Mayo Tue, May 5 | 4:30pm Mother’s Day Craft Fri, May 8 | 4:30pm Drumming Class Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm Video Game Club Thu, May 14 | 4:30pm

TEEN PROGRAMS

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Free guitar lessons for teens ages 14–18.

Guitars are available or bring your own.

Mondays | 5pm Teen VR Hour Tuesdays, Mar 3, 17 & 31, Apr 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26 | 4:30pm Audio Recording Class for Teens Wednesdays, Mar 11, Apr 8, and May 13 4:30pm South Studio Orientation Wednesdays, Mar 25, Apr 29 & May 27 4:30pm Otaku Tree House Tuesdays, Mar 31, Apr 28 & May 26 | 5pm Open Mic Night Thu, Apr 30 | 5pm Drumming Class Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm Video Game Club Thu, May 14 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Family Book Making In this era of technological advances, we need to develop and foster in our children of all ages the relevancy of and love for books. Learn the skills you need to make a book of your own as a journal, a photo album, or anything you can dream up.

Sat, Mar 14 | 11am South Studio Orientation Learn how to use the Studio to create your own musical/sound content.

Wednesdays, Mar 25, Apr 29 & May 27 4:30pm Knitting Between the Pages Love to knit? Live to knit? Learn the basics or just enjoy the company of other knitters and share projects, ideas, and tips.

Saturdays, Mar 28, Apr 25, and May 9 & 23 11am Open Mic Night Musicians, poets, singers, and performers of all types, step up to the mic and share your talents.

Thu, Apr 30 | 5pm

Drumming Class Learn a beat and play a variety of drums.

Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm

Gamers Guild: Game Day Tuesdays, Mar 3 & 17, Apr 7, and May 5 & 19 4:30pm

SOUTH BROOKLYN COMPUTER CLASSES

Anime and Manga Club Wednesdays, Mar 18, Apr 15 & May 20 4:30pm

Microsoft Word I–IV Thursdays, May 7–28 | 5pm

Collaborative Art Thursdays, Mar 12 & Apr 19 | 4:30pm

MAKERLABS

Lip Sync Battle Fri, May 15 | 4:30pm

Introduction to 3D Design using Tinkercad Tue, Apr 14 | 4pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Mobile MakerSpace Demonstration Tue, Apr 7 | 4pm

Laser Engraver Workshop Tue, Apr 21 | 4pm Make a Statement: Button-Making Tue, Apr 28 | 4pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) Thursdays | 11:30am

Gamers Guild: Game Day Tuesdays, Mar 3 & 17, Apr 7, and May 5 & 19 4:30pm Fun Food on First Fridays Fridays, Mar 6, Apr 3 & May 1 | 4:30pm St. Patrick's Day Craft Wed, Mar 11 | 4:30pm Collaborative Art Thursdays, Mar 12 & Apr 19 | 4:30pm Earth Day Craft Wed, Apr 22 | 4:30pm Mother's Day Craft Fri, May 8 | 4:30pm Lip Sync Battle Fri, May 15 | 4:30pm

TEEN PROGRAMS

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Free guitar classes from the Cleveland Classical Gutar Society for students in grades 6 through 12. Guitars will be provided. Space is limited to 10 students per session, first-come, first-served.

Mondays, Mar 2, 9 & 16, Apr 6, 13 & 20, and May 4, 11 & 18 | 5pm

Color Me Happy!

Coloring books are not just for kids! Relax, reduce stress, and leave feeling restored.

Coloring books and supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own.

Wednesdays, Mar 4, Apr 1 & May 6 | 5pm South Brooklyn Book Club An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Thu, Mar 19 | 4:30pm American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson Thu, Apr 16 | 4:30pm Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Fri, May 22 | 4:30pm Recipe Scrapbooking Enjoy cooking, baking, and scrapbooking?

Start your own community recipe scrapbook. Please bring one recipe* from your family recipe box that you're willing to share. Supplies for scrapbooking will be provided. *Family recipes only, no copyrighted material may be shared.

Wed, Apr 8 | 4:30pm Afternoon Art Join us for afternoon arts and crafts for seniors. All supplies will be provided.

Fridays, Mar 27, Apr 24 & May 29 | 1pm

STERLING MAKERLABS

Make Your Masterpiece: Digital Darkroom Sat, Mar 14 | 2pm Make Your Masterpiece: Sketchbook Drawing Sat, Mar 28 | 2pm

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

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Sat, May 23 | 2pm Making Paracord Survival Bands Thu, May 14 | 4:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

Saturday Science Saturdays, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, and May 2 & 16 | 2:00pm

UNION MAKERLABS

Make Your Masterpiece: Digital Darkroom Thu, Mar 12 | 4:30pm Make Your Masterpiece: Sketchbook Drawing Thu, Apr 16 | 4:30pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Read Across America Day Mon, Mar 2 | 4:30pm

Rhyme Time Music and Movement Saturdays, Mar 14, Apr 25 & May 23 | 11am St Patrick's Day Crafts Tue, Mar 17 | 4:30pm Spring Fever Thu, Mar 19 | 4:30pm Easter Crafts Thu, Apr 19 | 4:30pm Cinco de Mayo Tue, May 5 | 4:30pm Mother's Day Thu, May 7 | 4:30pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Tupac Shakur Night Let's learn about the legacy and impact of Tupac Shakur and his music. Educational material provided by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Thu, Apr 30 | 5pm Karaoke Night Patrons of all ages join together to sing their favorite tunes on the karaoke machine.

Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm

WALZ COMPUTER CLASSES Internet Basics Wed, Apr 1 | 11:15am

Search the Web Wed, Apr 8 | 11:15am Email Basics Wed, Apr 15 | 11:15am Résumé Workshop Wed, Apr 22 | 11:15am Job Searching Online Wed, Apr 29 | 11:15am

MAKERLABS

Make Your Masterpiece: Sketchbook Drawing Tue, May 5 | 4:30pm

KIDS' ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS! Mon, Mar 2 | 4pm

Karaoke Night Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm

Super STEM with Mr. Imani!

Wed, Mar 4 | 4:30pm

TEEN PROGRAMS

St. Patrick's Day Fun Tue, Mar 17 | 4:30pm

March Madness Sat, Mar 28 | 1pm

Kahoot Night Tue, Apr 21 | 4:30pm Tupac Shakur Night Thu, Apr 30 | 5pm Karaoke Night Wed, May 13 | 4:30pm

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Easter Craft Tue, Apr 7 | 4:30pm Earth Day Craft Wed, Apr 22 | 4:30pm Cinco de Mayo Craft Thu, Apr 30 | 4:30pm Mother's Day Tea Party Sat, May 9 | 3pm

Summer Reading Kick Off! Thu, May 14 | 4:00pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Book to Movie...and Doughnuts Read the book or watch the movie then join us for a discussion with doughnuts.

Queen of Katwe by Tim Crothers Sat, Mar 7 | 10:30am Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen and the film version Julie and Julia.

Sat, Apr 4 | 10:30am Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Sat, May 2 | 10:30am

WEST PARK MAKERLABS

Make Your Masterpiece: Digital Darkroom Tue, Mar 3 | 3:30pm MakerKit: littleBits Klectronic Kit Open Play Mon, May 4 | 3:30pm

SPECIAL EVENT

Free Comic Book Day Get your FREE* special-edition comic book, then stay for family activities, crafts, and comic book movies. Sponsored by the Ohio Center for the Book. *While supplies last. One per person.

Sat, May 2 | 12–6pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Leprechaun Crafts Thu, Mar 5 | 3:30am

St. Patrick’s Day Craft Thu, Mar 12 | 3:30pm Chicks in a Nest Craft Thu, Mar 19 | 3:30pm Giant Scrabble Tue, Apr 14 | 3:30pm National Letter Writing Month Thu, Apr 16 | 4:30pm Making Clay Impressions Tue, Apr 21 | 4:30pm

Painting Clay Impressions Thu, Apr 23 | 4:30pm Needlepoint Tue, Apr 28 | 3:30pm Cinco de Mayo Craft Tue, May 5 | 3:30pm Mother's Day Craft Thu, May 7 | 3:30pm Mother Goose on the Loose Scavenger Hunt Thu, May 21 | 3:30pm Paper Airplane Day Tue, May 26 | 4:30pm

WOODLAND MAKERLABS

Mobile MakerSpace Demonstration Tue, May 5 | 4pm Introduction to 3D Design using Tinkercad Tue, May 12 | 4pm Laser Engraver Workshop Tue, May 19 | 4pm Make a Statement: Button-Making Tue, May 26 | 4pm

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) Mondays | 11:30am Wednesdays | 4:30pm Read Across America Day Thu, Mar 5 | 4:30pm Sparkles, Frills, and Boas: Mother's Day Family Tea Party Sat, May 2 | 11:30am Silence and Sound Thu, May 7 | 4:30pm

Kids’ Café FREE healthy, nutritious bagged meals for kids up to age 18 courtesy of a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Meals are served for one hour after school at each location. Serving times vary by location based on neighborhood school schedules. Contact your local branch for the schedule.

Mon-Fri | 3:30–4:30pm

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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