Cleveland Public Library | Winter 2024 Family Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE Kids, Teens & Families WINTER 2024

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

All offerings are free & open to the public.

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FEATURED EVENTS

GRAND OPENING

1st Floor, Louis Stokes Wing Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.

Studio 525 is a vibrant, cutting-edge tech space for teens, blending the latest technology in a dynamic, interactive environment. Creativity meets technology in this hands-on learning lab to explore, create and innovate.

STREAM Programming Science | Technology | Reading | Engineering | Arts | Math

Learn & experiment with: • Audio • Photography & Videography • Lighting • PC Building

See Also 2023 The Archive: Floral Immersive Exhibit Experience an immersive art installation by world-renowned artist Rebecca Louise Law. Law’s artworks are created by preserving natural materials and reconfiguring them into otherworldly designs. Her most well-recognized artworks are comprised of thousands of flowers, individually sewn, and suspended. Viewers are invited to navigate through them, discovering the diverse forms, colors, and textures of each specimen and consider our human connection to nature and the role we play in shaping the world we live in.

The Archive is comprised of over 500,000 botanical objects, including flowers, pinecones, seed pods, and other items. Over 50,000 of these were donated by local businesses and individuals from Northeast Ohio.

These natural materials are suspended from an 18-foot-tall timber frame constructed of Douglas Fir beams, filling nearly 44,000 cubic feet of space in historic Brett Hall.

Through Spring 2024 | Main Library, 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: A B C

Beginner: ages 3 – 4 Transitional: ages 4 – 6

Scholars who register for the Transitional session must be K’indergarten eligible for the coming school year.

Families receive free materials and books to support at-home learning. Morning and afternoon sessions. Online and in-person options available.

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

Families with children ages 0 to 5, play, learn and grow together with your library!

FamilySpace is a special play area and dedicated staff connecting you to resources in the community.

A FamilySpace Assistant is available to support families with resources and share ways to support children at home with literacy.

Carnegie West Branch 1900 Fulton Rd.

Hough Campus 6530 Lexington Ave.

For more information, dates and times, visit cpl.org/familyspace or call (216) 623-7114.

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JOIN IN THE FUN!

EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS Programming designed to support families with children from birth through Kindergarten.

Early literacy services provide the foundation parents and caregivers need to grow great readers and prepare children to succeed in preschool and kindergarten.

Call (216) 623-7114 for additional information

0 to 3: Read to Me

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STORYTIMES Bring your little ones to the library and begin raising readers. Age-appropriate storytimes are designed for specific developmental levels as children gain language and pre-reading skills. These sessions provide engaging interactions with words and reading to foster children’s early literacy skills while also building social and emotional skills. Check branch listings for schedules.

Early Learning at Home

Literacy begins at birth and every parent or caregiver can learn and use simple, researchbased techniques to build language and literacy skills right from the start. A new collection of programs and events designed especially for children from birth up to age 3 (0 to 36 months) and their parents/caregivers, including reading challenges, playdates, parent chats, and more.

Questions? Call (216) 623-7114 0 to 3: Read to Me programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.

Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome Visit cpl.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness for a full list of events.

0 TO 3: READ TO ME PLAYSPACES Harvard-Lee, Lorain, Union, West Park, and Woodland.

0 TO 3: READ TO ME PLAYDATES Carnegie West, Harvard Lee, Hough, Lorain, Union, West Park, and Woodland.

Parents and Caregivers Pick up a free, themed learning kit for kids ages 5 and under at the Addison Branch. (while supplies last)

Kits include fun activities and simple things you can do to help your young children master early literacy and early numeracy skills.

December: Gross Motor Skills January: Storytellers February: Size Matters

Take Home Storytime Kits Stop at West Park Branch at the end of each month to check out our featured story book and pick up your free storytime kit to enjoy at home. Each kit will include an assortment of activities to enhance the story and promote early literacy skills. While you’re at the library, join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative and give your family the best foundation for success in school and beyond.

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CPL PLAY GAMING & ESPORTS

AT CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Get Your Game On with CPL PLAY!

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 E-sports coverage.

PLAY IN-PERSON

PLAY ONLINE

Saturday, December 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, Learning Commons, 2nd floor

Live–streamed gaming and E-sports, discussions, tournaments, unboxings, panel discussions, and networking with a local and global community of gamers. twitch.tv/clevelandpubliclibrary

Saturday, February 24 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, Learning Commons, 2nd floor

Thursdays | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Visit cpl.org/gaming for more information about CPL PLAY, a schedule of upcoming events, and updates from the CPL PLAY world. Have questions? Contact CPL PLAY at gaming@cpl.org.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES JANUARY ADDISON Early Learning @ Home: Storytellers Take home kits for parents of preschool children.

All month long (while supplies last) Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

I Have a Dream Button Craft Friday. January 12 Family Story Hour Saturday, January 13 | 2:00 p.m.

Trivia TIme Tuesday, January 16 | 4:00 p.m.

Anime Club Thursday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Classic Book Club Friday, January 19 | 4:00 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays, January 10, 24 & 31 10:30 a.m.

COLLINWOOD New Years’ Time Capsule Thursday, January 11 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131st STREET Time to Unwind: Crochet Circle Wednesday, January 17 | 4:30 p.m.

Board Game Day Friday, January 19 | 4:30 p.m.

EASTMAN Comfort & Calm Sensory Space Wednesdays, January 17 & 31 | 12:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Mondays, January 22 & 29 | 11:00 a.m.

Fridays, January 12 & 26 | 11:00 a.m.

Mystery Lab Tuesday, January 30 | 4:00 p.m.

FULTON Clark-Fulton Verizon Community Forward Learning Center Use our MakerSpace and get expert help or one-on-one assistance.

Call the Learning Center at 216-623-6969 to register or for more information.

New Year Cultural Exchange Wednesday, January 10 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY Visualize Success Friday, January 12 | 4:00 p.m.

Crossword Winter Series Thursday, January 11 | 3:00 p.m.

Introduction to Music Appreciation Tuesday, January 16 | 4:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE Who Was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Friday, January 12 | 3:30 p.m.

Painting Palooza Thursday, January 25 | 3:30 p.m.

HOUGH Curious George Story Time Saturday, January 20 | 12:00 p.m.

Connect 4 Tournament Friday, January 26 | 4:30 p.m.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

Snow Slime Wednesday, January 24 | 3:00 p.m.

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JEFFERSON 0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/kidsteens/kindergarten-readiness/0-to-3-readto-me/ Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Once Upon a Story Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

DesignIS Workshops (Grades 4 – 12) Wednesday, January 17 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES Textile Magic Tuesday, January 16 | 4:00 p.m.

Intro to Relief Printing Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

LORAIN Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Birds of Northeast Ohio Wednesdays, January 17 – 31 | 4:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT I Have a Dream Vision Board Friday, January 12 | 3:00 p.m.

RICE Healthy Snacks, Healthy Kids Thursdays, January 11 & 25 | 2:30 p.m.

ROCKPORT BBTTC Game Day Friday, January 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Rockport Chess Club Mondays | 4:00 p.m.

New Year New You Wednesday, January 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Mystery Lab Tuesday, January 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Winter Blast Beach Party Thursday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

BBTTC Make It: Winter Hats Wednesday, January 24 | 1:00 p.m.

Minute to Win It Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH

MAIN LIBRARY

4th floor, YOUTH SERVICES

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Vision Boarding Wednesday, January 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons for Kids Saturday, January 20 | 3:00 p.m.

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

Once Upon A Cuento Saturday, January 20 | 11:00 a.m.

Mystery Lab Wednesday, January 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Tiny Art Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, January 11 | 4:00 p.m.

MLK, Jr. Mugs Tuesday, January 16 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, January 25 | 4:00 p.m.

Winter Rock Painting Tuesday, January 30 | 4:00 p.m.

STERLING Wee Read and Play Storytime (ages 18 months – 3 years) Tuesdays | 11:00 a.m.

MakerKits: Construction Thursday, January 18 | 4:30 p.m.

Crystal Trees and Stars Craft Tuesday, January 30 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION Family Winter Painting Extravaganza Wednesday, January 24 | 4:30 p.m.

WEST PARK AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, January 9 | 4:00 p.m.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Kickoff Saturday, January 20 | 11:00 a.m.

After School Slime Friday, January 26 | 4:30 p.m.

Take Home Storytime Kit Wednesday, January 31 (while supplies last)

WOODLAND Preschool Story Time (ages 3 – 5) Mondays, January 8, 22 & 29 | 11:00 a.m.

FEBRUARY ADDISON Early Learning @ Home: Size Matters Take-home learning kits for parents of preschoolers.

All month long (while supplies last) Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Friendship Bracelets Tuesday, February 6 | 4:00 p.m.

All Books Welcome Book Club Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Take-and-Make Friday, February 9 Family Story Hour Saturday, February 10 | 2:00 p.m.

Trivia TIme Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Anime Club Thursday, February 15 | 4:00 p.m.

New Year and a New You Vision Board Tuesday, February 20 | 4:00 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Wednesdays, February 7, 14 & 29 | 10:30 a.m.

Beaded Bracelet Fun Thursday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Friendship Bracelet Fun Wednesday, February 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Black History for Preschoolers Tuesday, February 13 | 4:30 p.m.

Mystery Lab Thursday, February 29 | 4:30 p.m.

Cozy Up with Cross-Stitch Wednesday, January 17 | 4:00 p.m.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES (CONTINUED)

COLLINWOOD My Family’s History Lapbook Thursday, February 22 | 4:30 p.m.

Excited About the Eclipse Friday, February 23 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131st STREET Time to Unwind: Crochet Circle Wednesday, February 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Winter Bingo Night Friday, February 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Mardi Gras Mask Making Tuesday, February 13 | 4:30 p.m.

EASTMAN Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Tuesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Thursdays | 11:00 a.m.

LittleBits Open Play Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Comfort & Calm Sensory Space Wednesdays, February 14 & 28 | 12:00 p.m.

Clark-Fulton Verizon Community Forward Learning Center Use our MakerSpace and get expert help or one-on-one assistance.

Call the Learning Center at 216-623-6969 to register or for more information.

Black History Month Spotlight: Inventors & Innovators Wednesday, February 7 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY Crossword Winter Series Thursday, February 9 | 3:00 p.m.

Introduction to Music Appreciation Tuesday, February 20 | 4:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Wednesday, February 7 | 11:00 a.m.

Book Club for Adults Wednesday, February 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Fakémon: Design Your Own Pokémon Thursday, February 15 | 3:30 p.m.

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World Friday, February 16 | 3:00 p.m.

Painting Palooza Thursday, February 22 | 3:30 p.m.

FULTON

HOUGH

Mean Green Science Machine Thursdays | 2:00 p.m.

Stone Soup Story Time Saturday, February 3 | 12:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year Crafts Thursday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Love is in the Air Tuesday, February 13 | 4:30 p.m.

Button Bonanza Monday, February 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Family Game Night Wednesday, February 7 & Monday, February 26 | 4:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Story Time Wednesday, February 14 | 4:15 p.m.

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JEFFERSON 0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates Browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/ kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/0-to-3read-to-me/ Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Robotics: Building and Coding for the Win Thursdays, February 1, 15 & 29 | 4:30 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM African American Artists’ Spotlight Series Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.

Last Teen Standing: Black History Month Edition Thursday, February 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Black History Month Film Series Tuesdays, February 13 & 20 | 4:00 p.m.

Heart Mobile Wednesday, February 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Story Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

Sheroes of Cleveland Tuesday, February 20 | 4:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES Happy Birthday, Langston Hughes Thursday, February 1 | 4:00 p.m.

African American Artists in Cleveland– Printmaking Tuesdays, February 6, 13 & 20 | 4:00 p.m.

LORAIN Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Create with Paint Thursday, February 1 | 4:00 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Wednesday, February 7 | 3:45 p.m.

Love, Love, Love Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

4th floor, YOUTH SERVICES

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5) Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Paint-a-Valentine Saturday, February 10 | 2:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT Valentine’s Day Craft Monday, February 12 | 3:00 p.m.

Leap Year Craft Thursday, February 29 | 3:00 p.m.

RICE Black History Month Bookmark and Button Crafts Thursday, February 1 | 2:30 p.m.

Healthy Snacks, Healthy Kids Thursdays, February 8 & 22 | 2:30 p.m.

Valentines Day Mini Bash Tuesday, February 13 | 2:00 p.m.

Frozen Sensory Bottles Tuesday, February 20 | 2:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT Rockport Chess Club Mondays | 4:00 p.m.

DesignIS Workshops (Grades 4 – 12) Tuesdays, February 6 – 27 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Fall in Love with Art Wednesdays, February 14 – 28 | 4:30 p.m.

Acts of Kindness Saturday, February 17 | 2:00 p.m.

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STERLING Wee Read and Play Storytime (ages 18 months – 3 years) Tuesdays | 11:00 a.m.

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

Once Upon A Cuento Saturdays, February 3 & 17 | 11:00 a.m.

Make and Take Craft: Black History Month Edition Wednesday, February 7 | 3:30 p.m.

Excited About the Eclipse Friday, February 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Heart Art Wednesday, February 14 | 3:30 p.m.

Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.

Tiny Art Tuesday, February 27 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Valentine’s Day Calligraphy Cards Thursday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Friendship Bracelets Thursday, February 25 | 4:30 p.m.

Excited About the Eclipse Friday, February 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Black History Month Hero Stickers Tuesday, February 20 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION Black History and Community Celebration Thursday, February 1 | 4:00 p.m.

Valentines Crafts Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Tuesday, February 20 | 3:30 p.m.

WEST PARK

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, February 1 | 4:00 p.m.

AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Jeopardy: Black History Month Edition Tuesday, February 6 | 4:00 p.m.

After School Slime Friday, February 23 | 4:30 p.m.

Make a Card for a Friend Wednesday, February 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Tie-Dye Tees Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, February 15 | 4:00 p.m.

Build It: Box Calendar and Birdhouse Wednsday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.

Take Home Storytime Kit Thursday, February 29 (while supplies last)

WOODLAND Preschool Story Time (ages 3 – 5) Mondays, February 5, 12 & 26 | 11:00 a.m.

Poetry for African American History Month Friday, February 16 | 4:00 p.m.

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

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS JANUARY ADDISON Anime Club Thursday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Club MLK Line Dancing Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Mystery Lab Wednesday, January 24 | 4:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM Birds of Northeast Ohio Wednesdays, January 17 - 31 | 4:00 p.m.

Classic Book Club Friday, January 19 | 4:00 p.m.

EAST 131st STREET Time to Unwind: Crochet Circle Wednesday, January 17 | 4:30 p.m.

EASTMAN Mystery Lab Tuesday, January 30 | 4:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY Introduction to Music Appreciation Tuesday, January 16 | 4:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON DesignIS Workshops Tuesday, January 16 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 17 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Everything Anime Thursday, January 11 | 4:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES Intro to Relief Printing Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

LORAIN Minute to Win It Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

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RICE Healthy Snacks, Healthy Kids Thursdays, January 11 & 25 | 2:30 p.m.

ROCKPORT Rockport Chess Club Mondays | 4:00 p.m.

BBTTC Make It: Winter Hats Wednesday, January 24 | 1:00 p.m.

SOUTH Mystery Lab Wednesday, January 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Tiny Art Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, January 11 | 4:00 p.m.

MLK, Jr. Mugs Tuesday, January 16 | 4:00 p.m.

Introduction to Art Appreciation Wednesday, January 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Making Paracord Survival Bands Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, January 25 | 4:00 p.m.

Winter Rock Painting Tuesday, January 30 | 4:00 p.m.

WEST PARK AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, January 9 | 4:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY Introduction to Music Appreciation Tuesday, February 20 | 4:00 p.m.

The Misinformation Game Wednesday, February 7 | 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 13 | 3:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Cozy Crafting Book Club Thursday, January 11 | 4:30 p.m.

Fakémon: Design your own Pokémon Thursday, February 15 | 3:30 p.m.

Chill Comics Convos Tuesday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World Friday, February 16 | 3:00 p.m.

WOODLAND Create Your Own Myriorama Tuesday, January 23 | 3:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY CARNEGIE WEST Mystery Lab Thursday, February 29 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131st STREET Time to Unwind: Crochet Circle Wednesday, February 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Mardi Gras Mask Making Tuesday, February 13 | 4:30 p.m.

FULTON Black History Month Spotlight: Inventors & Innovators Wednesday, February 7 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Lunar New Year Cricut Crafts Thursday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Painting Palooza Thursday, February 22 | 3:30 p.m.

HOUGH Button Bonanza Monday, February 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Cricut Creations Saturday, February 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Cleveland Basketball Trivia Saturday, February 17 | 3:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON Everything Anime Thursday, February 8 & 22 | 4:00 p.m.

CIFF Black History Month Short Films Saturday, February 3 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES African American Artists in Cleveland– Printmaking Tuesdays, February 6, 13 & 20 | 4:00 p.m.

LORAIN Create with Paint Thursday, February 1 | 4:00 p.m.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS (CONTINUED)

MAIN LIBRARY Acts of Kindness Saturday, February 17 | 2:00 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Club MLK Line Dancing Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Groovy Tuesday: Black History Month Edition Tuesday, February 6 | 4:30 p.m.

Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, February 14 | 4:00 p.m.

The Crown: The Art of Black Hair Thursday, February 15 | 5:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM African American Artists’ Spotlight Series Thursdays in February | 4:00 p.m.

Last Teen Standing: Black History Month Edition Thursday, February 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Black History Month Film Series Tuesdays, February 13 & 20 | 4:00 p.m.

RICE Black History Month Bookmark and Button Crafts Thursday, February 1 | 2:30 p.m.

BBTTC Make it: Mugs Friday, February 16 | 3:30 p.m.

Fall in Love with Art Wednesdays, February 14 - 28 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH South Sound Booth Orientation Wednesday, February 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Friendship Bracelets Wednesday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.

Tiny Art Tuesday, February 27 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, February 1 | 4:00 p.m.

Introduction to Art Appreciation Wednesday, February 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, February 15 | 4:00 p.m.

Jeopardy: Black History Month Edition Tuesday, February 6 | 4:00 p.m.

Make a Card for a Friend Wednesday, February 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Tie-Dye Tees Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Build It: Birdhouse Wednsday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.

STERLING ROCKPORT Rockport Chess Club Mondays | 4:00 p.m.

DesignIS Workshops (Grades 4 - 12) Tuesdays, February 6 - 27 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

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Valentine’s Day Calligraphy Cards Thursday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Friendship Bracelets Thursday, February 25 | 4:30 p.m.

Black History Month Hero Stickers Tuesday, February 20 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION

WOODLAND Black History Community Celebration Thursday, February 1 | 4:00 p.m.

Valentines Day Crafts Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

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

Zine Making Fun Thursday, February 22 | 4:00 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Tuesday, February 20 | 3:30 p.m.

WEST PARK AR/VR Hangout Tuesday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Cozy Crafting Book Club Thursday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Chill Comics Convos Tuesday, February 27 | 4:00 p.m.

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Start the New Year on a New Page with a Fresh Cut!

...and many more titles!

Cleveland Public Library and Barbershop Books are teaming up to stock reading areas at select barbershops and salons with fun books recommended by kids, for young Black readers, K-7.

Barbershop Books provides early literacy training to barbers.

Get a fresh cut and find a fun read!

Participating locations: Champions Barbershop 14806 St. Clair Avenue (216) 681-1177

First Draft Picks 886 E. 105th Street (216) 417-8374

Pendelton Barbershop 12423 St. Clair Avenue (216) 851-7525

Cyclebreakers 10533 St. Clair Avenue (216) 760-3020

Jemel’s Barber Shop 13311 Kinsman Road (216) 283-2000

Polished Professionals 12501 Larchmere (216) 323-1828

Diamond Cut Barbershop 5139 Superior Avenue (216) 881-7052

Just Glaze Barbershop 4476 Warner Road (330) 701-6051

First Draft Picks 11337 Superior Avenue (216) 339-9404

Legoheadz Barber Saloon 4764 Broadview Road (216) 877-6313

Solar Mobile Studio Ohio’s 1st Solar Mobile Barbershop (216) 820-8716

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To learn more, visit cpl.org/barbershopbooks

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Featured Services for Kids, Teens & Families FREE MEALS FOR KIDS & TEENS

A variety of FREE meals are available at Cleveland Public Library locations through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Contact your neighborhood branch for details, schedule, and availability.

Kids Café (all branches and Youth Services Department, Main Library, 4th floor) Nutritious FREE after-school meals for kids and teens, ages 18 and under.

The Archive

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.

Library Cards!

Library cards are available at no cost 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 including e-books, audiobooks, and more.

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.

Main Library, Brett Hall

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

Through Spring 2024

Choose between these two youth designs.

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Library Locations

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

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

16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 1962 Stokes Blvd.

(216) 623-7018

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

17 MEMORIALNOTTINGHAM 17109 Lake Shore Blvd.

(216) 623-7039

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

WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

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 5906 Woodland Ave. (216) 623-7109 *TEMPORARILY CLOSED *CLOSING SOON FOR REIMAGINATION