Cleveland Public Library | Winter 2023 Kids Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE Kids, Teens & Families WINTER 2022 | 2023

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FEATURED EVENTS FOR FAMILIES

BRIGHT LIGHTS READING NIGHTS December 2 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Step aboard the RTA Holiday Trolley, and enjoy music, hot cocoa, peppermint mochas, and popcorn while joining us for a live reading of The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore.

Receive a free autographed copy of The Christmas Book Flood while supplies last.

Take a stroll on the square and celebrate Cleveland Public Library’s pop-up StoryWalk in Public Square under the city lights.

Main Library Campus

WINTERLAND

Celebrate winter all season long at Cleveland Public Library’s Winterland.

Free family activities!

WINTERLAND STORY STOP Visit the Winterland Story Stop. Join us at the Main Library for stories, songs, and surprise guests!

Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Main Library Campus, Brett Hall

WINTER WONDER STATION Get cozy and crafty at your Cleveland Public Library.

Share your fantastic crafts with someone special.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 6 – 22 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Main Library Campus, Brett Hall

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Young Scholars’ Academy Learn to Read & Succeed!

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

Register for one of these age-appropriate sessions: Beginner: ages 3 - 4 Transitional: ages 4 - 6 Scholars who register for the Transitional session must be Kindergarten eligible for the coming school year.

Morning and evening sessions.

Online and in-person options available.

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

Holiday 2022

Frank Novak Park at Carnegie West Branch

1900 West 38th Street

Winter 2023

Stroll the Park for a StoryWalk®!

December StoryWalk® featuring: The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, Illustrated by Loren Long

January - February StoryWalk® featuring: Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Peggy Lee, Illustrated by Tim Hopgood

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EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS STORYTIMES Begin Raising Readers

These storytimes are designed for specific developmental levels to help children gain language and pre-reading skills. Sessions foster early literacy skills and build social and emotional skills. Parents and caregivers learn simple, fun ways to incorporate literacy into everyday activities.

Visit cpl.org/kids-teens/storytime

Bouncing Babies & Books (ages 0-18 months)

This lap-sit storytime offers stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other fun activities that build pre-literacy skills, enhance bonding, and provide social skills for little ones.

STERLING

Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months - 3 years) Caregivers are invited to develop their toddler’s language and social skills through stories, active songs, rhymes, and time for play.

JEFFERSON | UNION

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Storytimes for preschoolers include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.

ADDISON | CARNEGIE WEST ROCKPORT | STERLING

STORYTIMES FOR DIVERSE-ABILITIES Families and children of all abilities are invited to a story and playtime in a supportive environment adapted to children with sensory needs.

Interactive stories, a visual schedule, dim light, softer music, sensory and fidget toys, and ability to move freely suits a variety of learning styles.

Events include giveaways while supplies last.

This program is funded by a grant from Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Space is limited and registration is required Call (216) 623-7114 Saturday, February 25 | 10:45 a.m. | Carnegie West Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9783999

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0 to 3: Read to Me We’re launching and expanding a new collection of programs and events designed especially for children from birth to age 3 and their parents/ caregivers. Reading challenges, playdates, storytimes, parent chats, and more.

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

Register at cpl.org/readtome Questions? Call (216) 623-7114

Parent Chat-Early Childhood Developmental Milestones

Join us for a webinar via Zoom with Dr. Julie Pajek from MetroHealth Medical Center. Dr. Pajek will explain what the milestones are and what to do if you’re concerned about your child. Everyone who attends has a chance to win a set of children’s books to add to their home library.

Monday, December 5 | 6:00 p.m. | Register to attend

0 to 3: Read to Me Virtual Storytimes

Join us on Zoom and help develop your little one’s brain with engaging stories, lively songs and helpful literacy-building tips for parents and caregivers. Register to attend.

Monday, December 19 | 6:30 p.m.

Monday, January 23 | 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 23 | 6:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Building your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking. Register to attend.

Rice Branch

Saturday, December 10 | 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 11 | 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, February 11 | 10:30 a.m.

Carnegie West Branch Saturday, January 21 | 10:30 a.m.

Friday, December 16 | 10:30 a.m.

Friday, February 17 | 10:30 a.m.

CPL PLAY GAMING & ESPORTS

AT CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, enthusiast, or a casual fan, there’s more for you at CPL PLAY. FREE PLAY puts the focus on new gaming experiences from video games to board games.

VERSUS PLAY is competitive gaming, live–streamed events, and esports coverage.

PLAY LIVE AND IN-PERSON Saturday, January 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Main Library Campus, Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd floor Saturday, February 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Main Library Campus, Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd floor

PLAY ONLINE

Live–streamed gaming and esports, discussions, tournaments, unboxings, panel discussions, and networking with a local and global community of gamers. twitch.tv/clevelandpubliclibrary Thursdays | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

LEAGUE PLAY

Calling all gamers! Join the CPL PLAY League for competition in our libraries.

Play against Cleveland’s best and find out if you’ve got what it takes to win it all!

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

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES DECEMBER

Scratch Paper Art for Kids Tuesday, December 13 | 4:30 p.m.

Game Day Friday, December 16 | 4:30 p.m.

ADDISON

Personalize Your Tumbler Tuesday, December 20 | 4:30 p.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

EASTMAN

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

Grab-and-Go Activities: Gross Motor Skills Wednesday, December 7 Take-and-Make: Kwanzaa Kinara Monday, December 19

Westown Winter Frolic Winter fun at the Halloran Park ice skating facility.

Free family activities, balloon twisting by Twister Girl, and more.

Friday, December 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Halloran Park 3550 W 117th St, Cleveland, OH 44111

FLEET

Holiday Movie Marathon Friday, December 23 | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Glow Party Saturday, December 31 | 11:00 a.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Wednesday, December 28 | 3 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

FULTON

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays, December 7, 14 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Nutcracker: An Interactive Performance Friday, December 2 | 4:00 p.m.

Beginning Robotics Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

Mean Green STEAM Machine Thursday, December 1 | 2:30 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Friday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Register at cpl.org/readtome

Fulton Winterfest Friday, December 16 | 4:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST.

GARDEN VALLEY

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays & Fridays through December 16 | 4:30 p.m.

A Language Palooza Friday, December 9 | 11:00 a.m.

Duct Tape Universe Thursdays, December 8 - 22 Wednesday, December 28 | 4:30 p.m.

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GLENVILLE FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Good Morning, Glenville! (online) Mondays | 11:00 a.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/calendar/events Bright Builders Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5) Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

Un-Bored Games Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Snail Mail Club: Letters North and South Friday, December 2 | 3:00 p.m.

Native Cultures Through Time Thursday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Wonder Wednesdays Wednesdays, December 7 & 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Holiday Cards Monday, December 12 Take-and-Make: Henri Matisse Art Kit Monday, December 19 Take Home Winter Solstice Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, December 21

HOUGH FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON Wee Read and Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

MakerKits: Construction Friday, December 2 | 4:30 p.m.

Once Upon A Family Storytime Saturdays, December 3, 10 & 17 | 11:00 a.m.

A Time To Build, A Time to Tear Down Saturday, December 3 | 2:00 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, December 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Walkabout: Light Up Your Holidays Friday, December 9 | 5:00 p.m.

You Need An Ugly Sweater Saturday, December 10 | 2:00 p.m.

Play with Pen and Paper Thursday, December 15 | 4:30 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Robotic Open Play Monday - Friday, December 19 - 23 | 1:30 p.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

It’s a Karaoke Holiday Friday, December 23 | 4:30 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays through December 15 | 4:15 p.m.

Smash Bros. Tournament Monday, December 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Gift Wrap Party Saturday, December 10 | 12:00 p.m.

Holiday Karaoke Saturday, December 17 | 3:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Pop-Up Snowman Monday, December 19 MakerKits: Construction Wednesday, December 21 | 3:30 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Friday, December 31 | 11:30 a.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Youth Services, 4th floor littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Saturday, December 3 | 1:00 p.m.

The Effects of Climate Change Saturday, December 17 | 12:00 p.m.

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MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Youth Biz Academy (ages 9 - 16) Friday, December 2 | 4:30 p.m.

To register call (216) 417-0064 or email acflowers32@makingadif.com “We Are Family” Paint and Create Saturday, December 3 | 11:00 a.m.

Holiday Button Bonanza Tuesday, December 13 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Family Circle Time Thursdays | 5:00 p.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, December 3 | 3:00 p.m.

Laser Cut Ornaments Thursday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Cuento Saturday, December 10 | 11:00 a.m.

MakerSpace Monday Monday, December 12 | 4:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Sparkly Snowflake Ornament Wednesday, December 14 | 2:30 p.m.

Snowstorm in a Jar Monday, December 12 | 4:00 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Tuesday, December 20 | 2:30 p.m.

3D Holiday Card Crafts Monday, December 19 | 4:00 p.m.

Family Coloring Day Saturday, December 31 | 11:00 a.m.

RICE

SOUTH BROOKLYN

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Saturday, December 10 | 10:30 a.m.

Register at cpl.org/readtome

Maker Days Wednesdays, December 7 & 14 | 3:30 p.m.

ROCKPORT Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursday, December 1 | 11:00 a.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Simple STEM! Thursdays, December 1, 8 & 15 | 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Art Club Tuesday, December 13 | 4:30 p.m.

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Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, December 8 | 3:30 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, December 9 | 3:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Wednesday, December 21 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, December 22 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays & Fridays | 4:45 p.m.

Candyland Creations Tuesday, December 6 | 3:30 p.m.

Unicorn Canvas Tuesday, December 13 | 3:30 p.m.

Wood Maker Kits Tuesday, December 20 | 3:30 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays, January 4, 11 & 25 | 10:30 a.m.

Winter Nights & Lights: Stories & Crafts Wednesday, January 11 | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Saturday, January 21 | 10:30 a.m.

Register at cpl.org/readtome Celebrate Snow: Stories & Crafts Wednesday, January 25 | 4:30 p.m.

Kente Cloth Craft Tuesday, December 27 | 3:30 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST.

UNION

Duct Tape Universe Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

Wee Read & Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Saturday, December 3 | 11:00 a.m.

Mini Chemistry Lesson: Make Space Slime Monday, January 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Santa Slime Tuesday, December 6 | 4:30 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning January 10 | 4:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Thursday, December 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Paint a Holiday Tree Thursday, December 15 | 4:30 p.m.

Game Night Wednesday, December 21 | 4:30 p.m.

Rainbow Walking Science Experiment Monday, January 23 | 4:30 p.m.

DIY Suncatcher Friday, January 27 | 4:30 p.m.

Painted Rock Art Monday, January 30 | 4:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Noisemakers Saturday, December 31 | 12:00 p.m.

FLEET

JANUARY

littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Wednesday, January 4 | 3:00 p.m.

ADDISON

FULTON

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

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning January 10 | 4:30 p.m.

Grab-and-Go Activities: Storytellers Wednesday, January 4 Paper Dyeing Thursday, January 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make Craft: International Zebra Day Tuesday, January 31

Three Kings Day Celebration Friday, January 6 | 4:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year Monday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

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HARVARD-LEE

(CONTINUED)

Take-and-Make: Snowflakes Thursday, January 26

GARDEN VALLEY

HOUGH

Become a Hands-on Paleontologist Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning January 10 | 4:15 p.m.

My Unsung Hero (online) Thursday, January 19 | 11:00 a.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9564471

GLENVILLE Good Morning, Glenville! (online) Mondays | 11:00 a.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/calendar/events

2023 Vision Board Monday, January 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Family Fun Time: Jumbo Game Day Saturday, January 21 | 3:00 p.m.

Smash Bros. Tournament Monday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Bright Builders Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

DIY Claes Oldenburg Sculptures Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.

Wee Read and Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Once Upon A Family Storytime Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5) Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

A Vision for the New Year Tuesday, January 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Un-Bored Games Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, January 12 | 4:30 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Sci-Fi Day Craft Tuesday, January 3

Walkabout: A Warm Evening Friday, January 13 | 5:00 p.m.

Glenville Snail Mail Club: Long Time No See Friday, January 6 | 3:00 p.m.

Play with Pen and Paper Thursday, January 19 | 4:30 p.m.

Maker Monday: Balloon Blowout Monday, January 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Karaoke Friday Friday, January 20 | 4:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Wednesday, January 11 | 3:00 p.m.

littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Friday, January 27 | 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 28 | 2:00 p.m.

Wonder Wednesdays Wednesdays, January 11 & 25 | 4:00 p.m.

BodyWorks (presented by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History) Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Maker Monday: Catapults and Baskets Monday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

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Youth Services, 4th floor Paint Your Own Piggy Bank Wednesday, January 11 | 4:00 p.m.

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Saturday, January 21 | 3:00 p.m.

Saturday’s Imagination Station Saturday, January 28 | 2:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM MakerKits: Construction Tuesday, January 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 19 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Maker Days Wednesdays, January 4 & 11 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, January 23 | 3:30 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Anime and Manga Club Friday, January 20 | 3:30 p.m.

Pajama Storytime Thursdays | 5:30 p.m.

MakerKits: Construction Wednesday, January 25 | 3:30 p.m.

RICE

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, January 26 | 3:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Wednesday, January 11 | 10:30 a.m.

Register at cpl.org/readtome

STERLING

ROCKPORT Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursday, January 5 | 11:00 a.m.

Simple STEM! Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Art Club Tuesday, January 10 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH Family Circle Time Thursdays | 5:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Cuento Saturdays, January 7 & 21 | 11:00 a.m.

MakerSpace Mondays Monday, January 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Button-Making Extravaganza Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Guitar Jam Night Tuesday, January 24 | 4:00 p.m.

Family Coloring Day Saturday, January 28 | 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, January 28 | 3:00 p.m.

Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5) Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays & Fridays | 4:45 p.m.

New Year’s Craft Tuesday, January 3 | 3:30 p.m.

Royal Crown Crafts Tuesday, January 17 | 3:30 p.m.

Royal Bracelets Tuesday, January 24 | 3:30 p.m.

Black History Trivia Monday, January 30 | 3:30 p.m.

UNION Wee Read & Play Storytime Saturday, January 14 | 11:00 a.m.

Geometric Canvas Art Saturday, January 14 | 3:00 p.m.

After-School Robotics (Grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays, January 18 & 25 | 4:30 p.m.

Making Paracord Survival Bands Thursday, January 19 | 4:30 p.m.

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Color Changing Slime Tuesday, January 24 | 4:30 p.m.

DIY Tie-Dye T-shirts Saturday, January 28 | 1:00 p.m.

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

Grab-and-Go Activities: Size Matters Wednesday, February 1 Take-and-Make Craft: International Friendship Month Monday, February 6 National Library Lovers’ Day Tuesday, February 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Bingo Season Wednesday, February 15 | 2:00 p.m.

International Polar Bear Day Monday, February 27 | 4:00 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays, February 1, 8 & 22 | 10:30 a.m.

Valentine’s Day Card Crafts Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Leap Into Science: Light & Shadow (ages 3 - 5) Saturday, February 11 | 10:30 a.m.

Leap Into Science: Light & Shadow Saturday, February 11 | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Friday, February 17 | 10:30 a.m.

EAST 131ST ST. Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Creative Colorful Acrylic Art Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Science Saturday: Body Works (Ages 6 - 11) presented by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Saturday, February 11 | 11:00 a.m.

Board Game Night Wednesday, February 22 | 4:30 p.m.

Tie Dye Fun Tuesday, February 28 | 4:30 p.m.

FULTON Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY Play with a Robot Wednesday, February 15 | 4:00 p.m.

A Rhythm for Your Body Friday, February 24 | 1:00 p.m.

GLENVILLE Good Morning, Glenville! (online) Mondays | 11:00 a.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/calendar/events Bright Builders Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5) Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

Un-Bored Games Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

Wonder Wednesdays Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating Our Black Leaders Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.

Glenville Snail Mail Club: Valentines Friday, February 3 | 3:00 p.m.

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Take-and-Make: Maker Monday Black History Month Edition - Alma Woodsey Thomas Mosaic Kits Monday, February 6 littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Wednesday, February 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Maker Monday: Slime Time Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Be Kind and Make Buttons Friday, February 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Celebrate Mae Jemison Tuesday, February 21 Glenville Tie Dye Thursday, February 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Maker Monday: Brushing Between the Lines Monday, February 27 | 3:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE Take-and-Make: Valentine Dinosaurs Monday, February 13

HOUGH Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:15 p.m.

African American History Trivia Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Switch Tournament: Mario Kart Monday, February 6 | 4:00 p.m.

Drum Story Time and Craft Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

MakerKits: Construction Saturday, February 11 | 12:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON Wee Read and Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, February 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Walkabout: Have A Little Heart Friday, February 10 | 5:00 p.m.

Play with Pen and Paper Thursday, February 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Ready for Mardi Gras Tuesday, February 21 | 4:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Youth Services, 4th floor MakerKits: Construction Saturday, February 4 | 1:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Valentine’s Day Cards Saturday, February 11 Tuesday, February 14 Reptiles and Amphibians Tuesday, February 14 | 3:00 p.m.

Saturday’s Imagination Station Saturday, February 25 | 2:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT Pajama Storytime Thursdays | 5:30 p.m.

Black History Trivia Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

RICE 0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Saturday, February 11 | 10:30 a.m.

Register at cpl.org/readtome

ROCKPORT Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursday, February 2 | 11:00 a.m.

Simple STEM Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Once Upon A Family Storytime Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

Black Superhero Day Tuesday, February 7 | 3:00 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Friday, February 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Robotic Winter Olympics Fridays, February 10 & 17 | 4:00 p.m.

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SOUTH Family Circle Time Thursdays | 5:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Cuento Saturdays, February 4 & 18 | 11:00 a.m.

MakerSpace Mondays Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Washi Tape Heart Suncatchers Tuesday, February 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Learning Lunchbox: Dinosaurs Tuesdays | 3:30 p.m.

UNION After-School Robotics (Grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Heart Canvas Tuesday, February 14 | 4:30 p.m.

Black History: Artists Tuesday, February 21 | 4:30 p.m.

Wee Read & Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Saturday, February 25 | 11:00 a.m.

MakerKits: Construction Thursday, February 23 | 2:30 p.m.

Family Coloring Day Saturday, February 25 | 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, February 25 | 3:00 p.m.

StoryWalk® on the Square

SOUTH BROOKLYN African American History Jeopardy Wednesday, February 1 | 3:30 p.m.

Take a stroll beneath the twinkling lights on Public Square and enjoy the pop-up StoryWalk featuring The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore.

Maker Days Wednesdays, February 8 & 15 | 3:30 p.m.

Friday, December 2 through Friday, January 6

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, February 9 | 3:30 p.m. littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Wednesday, February 22 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, February 23 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5) Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays & Fridays | 4:45 p.m.

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FEATURED EVENTS FOR TEENS

A Poem for Cleveland Workshops Add your voice to the mosaic of Cleveland voices to tell the story of our city. Cleveland Heights Poet Laureate, Ray McNiece, leads monthly intergenerational and multicultural poetry workshops. Poem for Cleveland, an anthology of the works created from the project, will be published by Red Giant Press. This project is made possible by the Academy of American Poets with funds from the Mellon Foundation.

Saturdays, December 3, January 7 & February 4 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Main Library, Literature, 2nd floor Saturdays, December 10 & January 14 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Fulton Saturdays, December 17 & January 21 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Langston Hughes

Youth Biz Academy (ages 9 - 16) FREE hands-on, interactive workshops for kid and teen entrepreneurs-to-be: learn how to start your own small business and enter the business plan competition to win funding to get your business up and running. Offered in partnership with Starting Point and the Family & Children First Council.

Friday, December 2 | 4:30 p.m.

To register: call (216) 417-0064 or email acflowers32@makingadif.com

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS DECEMBER ADDISON FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST. FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Game Day Friday, December 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Thursdays, December 8 - 22 Wednesday, December 28 | 4:30 p.m.

Personalize Your Tumbler Tuesday, December 20 | 4:30 p.m.

FLEET FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FULTON FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A Poem for Cleveland Workshop Saturday, December 10 | 10:30 a.m.

GARDEN VALLEY FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

GLENVILLE FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Snail Mail Club: Letters North and South Friday, December 2 | 3:00 p.m.

HOUGH FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Gift Wrap Party Saturday, December 10 | 12:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON Everything Anime Monday, December 5 | 4:30 p.m.

Robotic Open Play Monday - Friday, December 19 - 23 | 1:30 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A Poem for Cleveland Workshop Saturday, December 17 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY A Poem for Cleveland Workshops Saturday, December 3 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Literature, 2nd floor Jewelry and Magnet Making Tuesday, December 13 | 3:30 p.m.

Youth Services, 4th floor

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Youth Biz Academy (ages 9 - 16) Friday, December 2 | 4:30 p.m.

To register: call (216) 417-0064 or email acflowers32@makingadif.com Holiday Button Bonanza Tuesday, December 13 | 4:00 p.m.

RICE FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, December 22 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING Who’s Got Game?

Fridays | 3:30 p.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

JANUARY

Simple STEM Thursdays, December 1, 8 & 15 | 4:30 p.m.

Incredible Salt-Sational Lava Lamps Thursday, January 26 | 4:00 p.m.

Stitch and Flicks Saturdays, December 3, 17 & 31 | 3:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST.

Shine Your Light Tuesday, December 20 | 3:30 p.m.

SOUTH FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ADDISON

Duct Tape Universe Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

FULTON A Poem for Cleveland Workshop Saturday, January 14 | 10:30 a.m.

GLENVILLE

Afternoon Painting Saturday, December 3 | 3:00 p.m.

Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

South Studio Orientation Wednesday, December 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Trivia Day Wednesday, January 4 | 4:00 p.m.

Laser Cut Ornaments Thursday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m.

HOUGH

Duct Tape Universe Tuesday, December 20 | 2:30 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Maker Days Wednesdays, December 7 & 14 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, December 8 | 3:30 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, December 9 | 3:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Wednesday, December 21 | 3:30 p.m.

2023 Vision Board Monday, January 9 | 4:30 p.m.

JEFFERSON A Vision for the New Year Tuesday, January 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Everything Anime Mondays, January 9 & 23 | 4:30 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, January 12 | 4:30 p.m.

Walkabout: A Warm Evening Friday, January 13 | 5:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES A Poem for Cleveland Workshop Saturday, January 21 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS (CONTINUED)

STERLING

MAIN LIBRARY

UNION

Literature, 2nd floor A Poem for Cleveland Workshops Saturday, January 7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Who’s Got Game?

Fridays | 3:30 p.m.

Geometric Canvas Art Saturday, January 14 | 3:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Making Paracord Survival Bands Thursday, January 19 | 4:30 p.m.

Simple STEM Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

DIY Tie-Dye T-shirts Saturday, January 28 | 1:00 p.m.

Stitch and Flicks Saturdays, January 14 & 28 | 3:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY ADDISON

SOUTH South Studio Orientation Wednesday, January 4 | 4:30 p.m.

MakerSpace Monday Monday, January 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Button-Making Extravaganza Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Guitar Jam Night Tuesday, January 24 | 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, January 28 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Maker Days Wednesdays, January 4 & 11 | 3:30 p.m.

Jewelry and Magnet Making Tuesday, January 10 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, January 23 | 3:30 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, January 20 | 3:30 p.m.

MakerKits: Construction Wednesday, January 25 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, January 26 | 3:30 p.m.

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Rock x CPL: Fight the Power Thursday, February 9 | 4:00 p.m.

U Hali Gani? (How Are You?) Tuesday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: International Friendship Month Monday, February 6

CARNEGIE WEST Making Paracord Survival Bands Thursday, February 2 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST. Creative Colorful Acrylic Art Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Board Game Night Wednesday, February 22 | 4:30 p.m.

Tie-Dye Fun Tuesday, February 28 | 4:30 p.m.

FULTON Art from West and Central Africa Wednesday, February 22 | 4:45 p.m.

GLENVILLE Bright Builders Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Wonder Wednesdays: All About Anatomy Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Blender Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, February 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Glenville Snail Mail Club: Valentines Friday, February 3 | 3:00 p.m.

Robotic Winter Olympics Fridays, February 10 & 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Be Kind and Make Buttons Friday, February 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Stitch and Flicks Saturday, February 11 | 3:00 p.m.

Glenville Tie-Dye Thursday, February 23 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH

Maker Monday: Brushing Between the Lines Monday, February 27 | 4:00 p.m.

South Studio Orientation Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

HOUGH

MakerSpace Mondays Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

African American History Trivia Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Video Game Free Play Tuesday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

MakerKits: Construction Thursday, February 23 | 2:30 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Friday, February 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, February 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, February 25 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Walkabout: Have A Little Heart Friday, February 10 | 5:00 p.m.

African American History Jeopardy Wednesday, February 1 | 3:30 p.m.

Everything Anime Mondays, February 13 & 27 | 4:30 p.m.

Jewelry and Magnet Making Tuesday, February 7 | 3:30 p.m.

Karaoke Friday Friday, February 24 | 4:30 p.m.

Maker Days Wednesdays, February 8 & 15 | 3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Literature, 2nd floor

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, February 9 | 3:30 p.m.

A Poem for Cleveland Workshop February 4 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, February 17 | 3:30 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, February 23 | 3:30 p.m.

Black History Trivia Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT Simple STEM Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

STERLING Who’s Got Game?

Friday, February 3 | 3:30 p.m.

Black Superhero Day Tuesday, February 7 | 3:00 p.m.

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Happy Holidays!

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Featured Services for Kids, Teens & Families TUTORING

Tutoring services are provided through a partnership with America Reads at Cleveland State University. Visit cpl.org/kids-teens/tutoring for updates regarding tutoring locations, schedules, and availability after January 2023.

No registration or appointments needed for in-person tutoring & Homework Help.

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Addison, East 131st St. | Fleet | Fulton (en Español) | Garden Valley | Glenville | Harvard-Lee | Hough | Langston Hughes | Memorial-Nottingham | Rice | Rockport | South | South Brooklyn

Library Cards!

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

NEW!

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

ONLINE Tutoring & Homework Help

Conducted via Zoom for students in grades K - 12.

Register for online tutoring at cpl.org/kids-teens/tutoring

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Contact your neighborhood branch for details and availability.

Kids’ Café (all branches and Youth Services Department, Main Library, 4th floor) Nutritious FREE summer lunches for kids and teens, ages 18 and under.

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

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

Special Scholar Success Library Cards are available to young people age 17 and under. To get your Scholar Success card, visit any Cleveland Public Library location and ask a staff member. eCards are available for access to electronic resources such as ebooks, emedia, research databases, etc. Apply online at cpl.org.

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

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

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

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

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Library Locations MAIN LIBRARY • 325 Superior Ave. • (216) 623-2800 LOUIS STOKES WING • 525 Superior Ave. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY (IN CITY HALL) 601 Lakeside Ave. Room 100 • (216) 623-2919 1 ADDISON 6901 Superior Ave. (216) 623-6906 2 BROOKLYN* 3706 Pearl Rd. (216) 623-6920 3 CARNEGIE WEST 1900 Fulton Rd. (216) 623-6927 4 COLLINWOOD 856 East 152nd St. (216) 623-6934 5 EAST 131ST STREET 3830 East 131st St. (216) 623-6941 6 EASTMAN* 11602 Lorain Ave. (216) 623-6955 7 FLEET 7224 Broadway Ave. (216) 623-6962 8 FULTON 3545 Fulton Rd. (216) 623-6969

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

16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 1962 Stokes Blvd.

(216) 623-7018

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

17 MEMORIALNOTTINGHAM 17109 Lake Shore Blvd.

(216) 623-7039

11 HARVARD-LEE 16918 Harvard Ave. (216) 623-6990 12 HOUGH 6530 Lexington Ave. (216) 623-6997 13 JEFFERSON 850 Jefferson Ave. (216) 623-7004 14 LANGSTON HUGHES 10200 Superior Ave. (216) 623-6975 15 LORAIN* 8216 Lorain Ave. (216) 623-7011

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

(216) 623-2911 18 MT. PLEASANT 14000 Kinsman Rd. (216) 623–7032 19 RICE 11535 Shaker Blvd.

(216) 623-7046 20 ROCKPORT 4421 West 140th St. (216) 623-7053

21 SOUTH 3096 Scranton Rd. (216) 623-7060 22 SOUTH BROOKLYN 4303 Pearl Rd. (216) 623-7067 23 STERLING 2200 East 30th St. (216) 623-7074 24 UNION 3463 East 93rd St. (216) 623-7088 25 WALZ* 7910 Detroit Ave. (216) 623-7095 26 WEST PARK* 3805 West 157th St. (216) 623-7102 27 WOODLAND* 5806 Woodland Ave. (216) 623-7109 *TEMPORARILY CLOSED