City of Kirtland
Council Talks Short-Term Rentals
Kirtland Police Department Swears in New Officer
By Ashley PomPlAs editor@kArlovecmediA com
you just purposely allow it?” Gibbs said. “Then, you’ve drawn your line in the sand that we have local or dinances establishing our own au thority over this.”
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Kirtland City Council continued to mull over whether to prohibit short-term rentals, such as those using AirBnb or Vrbo, in the city during its July 7 regular meeting.
Council President Ronald Fenstermaker said Kirtland Planning and Zoning Committee recently voted to recommend prohibiting short-term rentals in the city.
However, Jim Gibbs, a resident on Grand View Drive, said during the public comment portion of the July 7 meeting the idea of prohibiting short-term rentals seems overzealous.
“I just wonder, rather than prohibiting it now, why couldn’t
Discussion of an ordinance comes on the heels of Kirtland Law Director Matthew Lallo discussing in June a piece of legislation cur rently under review in the Ohio Senate that would impact shortterm rentals, which are properties in the city — such as homes listed on Airbnb or Vrbo — rented out for a short period, typically less than 30 days, such as a few days, a week or a month. The legislation does not include hotels.
Senate Bill 104 includes a grandfathered clause that if there is a local municipality that has reg ulated short-term rentals, they are permitted to continue that regula tion.
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Turk and Paul Selected to NEOBCA All-Star Game
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The Kirtland Hornets had a great 2025 baseball season as they were District Champions and advanced to the OHSAA Regional Title Game for the first time in school history.
Instrumental in the success of the Hornets 2025 season were seniors Max Paul and Tyler Turk.
Both Paul and Turk received various post-season honors and were selected to represent the Hornets in the Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association (NEOBCA) All- Star Game at Canal Park on July 23rd.
Turk said that it was very meaningful to be selected to the NEOBCA All-Star Game.
“It means a lot,” Turk said. “All the work I put in during the season, and getting the recognition playing out here (at Canal Park) with all these good players, it feels good.”
In discussing Turk and Paul's
Sounds Off on Stormwater Drainage
By Ashley PomPlAs editor@kArlovecmediA com
Residents aired some complaints to Kirtland City Council July 14 regarding stormwater drainage issues in the city.
Matt Ridgeway, of Bridal Hurst Trail, said his property has been negatively affected by stormwater, adding the water gets so high, it resembles a dam.
Ridgeway asked council whether there was anything the city could do to fix the issue, as it has been ongoing and he believes nothing is being done to address it.
"The problem is the expense,” said Kirtland Mayor Kevin Potter.
Tyler Turk led the 2025 Hornets with a .419 batting average and a .491 on base percentage as the Hornets advanced to the OHSAA Regional Final Game. Turk is one of only four Hornets to have over 100 career base hits.
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success, Head Coach Luke Smrdel described the impact these athletes had on the Hornets baseball program.
“Max and Tyler had fantastic years for us,” Coach Smrdel said. “They set the tone for us with their hard work ethics on and off the field.”
He continued: “Both of them were 4 year letter winners, and lessons they learned over those 4 years they taught to our younger guys, which helped season our team, which was overall a young roster. The impact these two made will be long lasting as I’m sure these young guys will be teaching our next classes of players the same lessons they learned from Max and Tyler.”
As Coach Smrdel mentioned, Paul and Turk were impactful as they led the Hornets to a 19-9 record and a trip to the OHSAA Division VI Regional Title Game.
In fact, Paul and Turk helped the Hornets gain their first OHSAA Regional Semifinal victory in school history when they defeated Chagrin Valley Conference (CVC) rival, the Independence Blue Devils, 8-6, on June 4th at Louisville High School.
Tyler Turk (2-4, 2 RBI), his brother, sophomore Jack Turk (2-2, RBI), and Carter Luzar (2-4, RBI), led the Hornets at the plate against the Blue Devils in the Regional Semifinal contest. Also, Paul pitched a good Regional Semifinal Game, not giving a up an earned run after the third inning.
Paul had a great senior season on the
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However, if there is no regulation, then the municipality would have to defer to the state statute, Lallo said last month, suggesting if council wanted to regulate short-term rentals, it would need to get moving on it soon.
Lallo explained to Gibbs if the city allows short-term rentals or is silent on it, then they lose their ability to regulate it at a later date.
“If it’s allowed, then it has to stay allowed. You can’t claw back,” he said, adding, however, if the city prohibits it, then they would retain the ability to allow it in the future.
Council agreed to put an ordinance prohibiting short-term rentals on the next council meeting agenda for a first read.
The Kirtland Fire Department also updated council on a new alerting system they had installed, which was recently used in response to a call for a structure fire on Shirl Road.
The fire damaged two houses, but with the new system, the fire department was able to respond quickly, said Fire Chief Anthony
mound, going 10-1. In pitching 63 innings, Paul posted a 2.22 ERA and had 72 K's.
Offensively, leading the Hornets at the plate this season was Tyler Turk.
For the season Turk led the Hornets with a .419 batting average and a .491 on base percentage. In addition, Turk led the team with 39 hits, 27 runs scored, and 13 base on balls.
With Turk's amazing season at the plate, he became just one of four Hornets all-time to record over 100 career base hits.
Turk and Paul’s excellent seasons led to receiving various accolades. Both Turk and Paul earned All-CVC conference honors with their teammates, Casey Carkhuff, Nate Chuko, Ben DiFranco, Xavier Lasecki, Lucci Cantini and Carter Luzar.
Paul and Turk also earned Div. VI Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association (NEOBCA) All-District Honors with teammates DiFranco and Cantini.
Paul and Turk along with Cantini also earned Div. IV All-State Honors from Prep Baseball Ohio.
In addition, Turk earned second team Division VI Ohio Baseball Coaches Association (OHSBCA) All-Ohio Honors with teammate, junior Ben DiFranco.
On June 24 Turk played in the OHSBCA All-Star Games for All-Ohioans in Chillicothe, Ohio, going 1-2 with a walk.
In summarizing his excellent senior year, Turk said it was a lot of fun.
“We had a good season, I think it was the furthest we ever made it in the playoffs for Kirtland,” said Turk. “It was fun having that ride with all the boys for one last time.”
Hutton, thanking all the departments that responded and adding they still do not know the cause of the fire.
“We’re not quite sure,” he said. “We believe it was accidental. We’re still trying to iron a couple of things out on it, but definitely an accidental fire.”
Public Works Director Joe Fornaro gave an update about flooding in the city.
With the amount of rainfall Kirtland experienced at the beginning of the month, Fornaro said he was coming up with a list of stormwater projects to work on.
The Kirtland Police Department also swore in Michael Walsh as a new police officer.
Walsh served the country as a U.S. Army airborne infantryman stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. After Walsh’s military service, he attended and graduated from the Cleveland Heights Police Department’s academy in 2000 and began his career with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in the court service station, said Lt. Jamey Fisher, filling in for police Chief Brian McCallister.
Walsh continued his career and moved on to serve the Wade Hill Police Department from 2003 to 2016, where he obtained the rank of sergeant, he said, adding during his time at Wade Hill, he also served as a member of the Western Lake County Emergency Response Team as a sniper.
Walsh continued his career with the Lake Metroparks as a park ranger, Fisher said.
“We look forward to the wealth of knowledge and experience he will bring to our agency,” he said.
A Note from the Mayor
Well, Kirtland Kiwanis is at it again, and frankly, the group ceases to amaze me.
Last week, with the help of Service Director Joe Fornaro and his team, Kiwanis coordinated the tearing down and removal of the ga zebo in front of city hall. A little more than a year ago, å of the group’s most pro lific members and perhaps the best salesman since P.T. Barnum, Mike Sams, told me Kiwanis is working on a plan to raise funds to replace the old gazebo.
True to the club’s word, Mike informed us this spring that Ki wanis had secured and set aside the funds to build a new gazebo. A special thanks to Rich Lowery, a great carpenter and engineering mastermind, for overseeing the project. I say it repeatedly, but find me a town with better civic engagement and volunteerism. Thank you, Kiwanis, and all those who donate to its cause.
velopment considering both residential and commercial prospects at the former Pumpkinville site, optimism in our community’s future continues to grow.
Over the last several months, you may have noticed new activity at the former Holden Center across from Lakeland and perhaps observed the new Signature Health sign. A little more than a year ago, I met with Lakeland’s new president, Sunil Ahuja, and he mentioned the institution might sell the property and wanted to know if the city had input on what should go there.
In that meeting, I mentioned that I would prefer to see a business that brought with it well-paying jobs that could help bolster the city’s income tax revenue. Not long after, Jonathan Lee, founder and owner of Signature Health, informed me that his company was working to purchase the property å Lakeland and that his intention would be to establish a site for the company’s administrative offices. I want to thank Mr. Lee and Dr. Ahuja for leading both organizations with Kirtland in mind and we look forward to new and continued partnerships with both.
At city hall, we continue to evaluate opportunities that can enhance both our infrastructure and economic development. Over the last several months, our planning and zoning commission has been reviewing concepts and plans by potential partnerships and businesses seeking to establish new development in our city. Whether it be the proposed nursing care facility at state routes 6 and 306, or the interesting concept of a mixed-use de-
I’ve mentioned before the potential sewer expansion south to the Route 6 and 306 intersection. Working with Lake County utilities, the understanding is that any sewer expansion along 306 would give residents and businesses along the way a voluntary but not mandatory option to tie in. So, not only would the sewer extension serve as a catalyst for economic development near the four corners of a well-traveled intersection, but it would give current and future residents another option should they need to replace a septic system.
As we are nearing the final phase of summer here in Kirtland, please continue to be aware of our service department workers working along our roadways and remember that soon enough, school children will be crossing streets and catching buses. Let’s keep them safe!
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Drainage
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"What dollars are we moving around on the stormwater side? We only get so many. With the roads we have to fix, yours being one of them, we were certainly hopeful that we had been able to pass last year's referendum for road funding. Bridal Hurst is way up there in terms of priority when we have the funding, but we know that's not the case (at the moment)."
Mike Ingram, of Bridal Hurst Trail, a neighbor of the Ridgeways, also expressed concerns about stormwater drainage issues in the area, particularly regarding the safety of utility lines on the road.
He said he and some neighbors would like to put in a driveway, but cannot until the problem is fixed.
“My hands are tied,” Ingram said. “My neighbor’s hands are tied. We want to do it the right way, so we’re looking for your help.”
Council also unanimously passed resolution 24-45-R, referring council’s ordinance to prohibit short-term rental properties — such as AirBnb and Vrbo rentals — to the Kirtland Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation on the matter and declaring an emergency.
“Our charter requires, any time you modify the zoning code, it requires planning and zoning to issue a recommendation on the changes,” Law Director Matthew Lallo explained. “That is a procedural step.”
The planning and zoning commission will receive the request from council to hold a public hearing and issue a recommendation, Lallo said.
“They will then schedule a public hearing for Aug. 11. After that hearing, planning and zoning can issue its recommendation to council,” he said. “Council will have our next meeting for Aug. 18, a week later. At that
time, we will then be in compliance with our charter.”
Lallo stressed the state law change, part of Senate Bill 104, that spurred this ordinance in the first place is still pending. If passed, it would take away local control to regulate short-term rentals.
“It has not been passed or signed. So, I don’t want everyone to think that that law has passed … that takes away the city’s ability to regulate short-term rentals,” Lallo said. “But, it’s on the table. I think in an abundance of caution, it’s best for the city to proceed in this fashion so that you can maintain your right to regulate these.”
If the city were to permit short-term rentals and the state law change were to go into effect, the city would no longer be able to
make any changes to that decision, he said.
In other words, if city officials wanted to put future limitations or regulations on shortterm rentals, they would no longer be able to do so.
Whereas if it prohibits them now, it can then make decisions on short-term rentals on a case-by-case basis, he explained.
In other business, Fire Chief Anthony Hutton gave an update about the fire on Whirl Road, indicating its cause is still being investigated.
The fire department turned it over to the insurance investigator, Hutton said.
He also updated council about a new fire engine being built, noting it would be completed by the end of July.
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Resident Mike Ingram addresses Kirtland City Council about stormwater drainage issues on his property during the July 14 meeting.
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Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships
Kirtland Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship Awards
Sylvia Vosicky
$1500 Plans to attend Ohio State University and study biomedical engineering and make a positive difference.
Grace Madstrangelo
$1500 Plans to attend Ohio State University to become a psychologist.
Key Club Scholarship Award
Kiera Fortney
$1500 Plans to attend Miami University in social work, with further aspirations towards a law degree.
Carol Bradac Scholarship Award
Emily Ridgeway
$3000 Plans to continue studying at John Carroll University in nursing, and looks forward to a becoming a physician’s assistant.
John Bodmer Scholarship Award
Addison Fleming
$1000 Plans on attending Bowling Green University to study in the medical field.
LaVerne and James Naughton Lakeland Scholarship Award
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Chase Rodriguez
$1500 Plans to attend the Word of Life Bible Institute, studying biblical studies and eventually studying civil engineering.
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$1500 Plans to attend Ohio State University to major in psychology with hopes for a PhD and become a therapist.
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$1500 Plans to attend Lakeland Community College and later transfer to John Carroll University to study business and start an innovative business.
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$1500 Plans to study at Case Western Re-
serve University in the field of computer or aerospace engineering.
Kirtland Kiwanis Vocational Scholarship Award
Syndie Sullivan
$1000 Plans to study nursing or becoming a veterinarian technician.
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$1000 Plans to study emergency medical technician (EMT) and firefighter.
Michon Haymer Scholarship Award
Sean Lowery
$1500 Plans to attend Ohio State University to study aerospace engineering.
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$1500 Plans to attend Ohio University to study environmental science.
Kiwanis Korner
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It’s hard to believe summer is winding down. We had a lovely steak dinner to thank the wonderful Strawberry Festival volunteers.
Their great help made our festival truly a success.
We gave another opportunity for Kirtland to enjoy our strawberry shortcakes and sundaes with our drive-thru event. We really appreciated the donations we received. This was held in front of the Kirtland High School and the weather was great!
We were also able to give strawberries and ice cream for the free meal dinner. This is sponsored by the Kirtland Community Leadership Committee, and it was held at the Divine Word Catholic Church.
And we provided scrumptious strawberry sundaes at the end of Kirtland High School’s band camp for the students and their parents. Thank you, Kirtland Music
Boosters for dishing it up!
The Kirtland Kiwanis were introduced to Relay for Life, which helps raise funds to support cancer research, the Cleveland Hope Lodge and financial support for families. They are having their big fundraiser on Sept. 13 in downtown Willoughby.
And we were very excited to learn about the new Quilt for Valor’s committee, Stitchin Witches. They make handmade quilts for nominated veterans in Lake County area.
Congratulations to all the Kirtland Kiwanis Foundation scholarship recipients. Thank you and your families for coming to our dinner celebration. We wish you all the best as you venture forth on your new chapter of life.
Queen Bee’s quote from Dr. Seuss, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Hornets Boys Soccer Building Team Chemistry as Season Nears
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The Kirtland Hornets Boys Soccer Team has been training diligently this summer. In addition, they have also competed in Summer league games at Lost Nation Sports Park in Eastlake.
In 2024, after winning the Chagrin Valley Conference (CVC) Valley Division Title, the Hornets made a nice post-season run as they claimed an OHSAA sectional title with a dominant 8-0 victory over the Lordstown Red Devils. The Hornets then defeated CVC rival, the Wickliffe Blue Devils in the District Semifinals, but lost in the District Finals, 2-1, to the Lake Center Christian Tiger.
This season, the Hornets have aspirations of winning the district championship and advancing to regionals and beyond.
Although the Hornets have lost standouts Vince Carriero and Luka Oroz to graduation, they return top point leaders on the offensive side of the pitch.
Top returning points leaders are senior Elijah Johnson (23 points - 9 goals, 5 assists), sophomore Marko Valentic (20 points- 3 goals, 14 assists; First Team All CVC), sophomore Bram Crisci (14 points, 3 goals, 8 assists), senior Xavier Lasecki (12 points - 4 goals, 4 assists; Second Team All-CVC), junior Karlo Cubela (10 points - 4 goals, 2 assists) and senior Corbin MacGillis (8 points - 3 goals, 2 assists).
Johnson said that summer training has been going well. With a lot of new players joining the varsity, he said that the team has been working on developing cohesion on the field. As Summer has progressed, Johnson has observed improvements in how the team keeps its shape and stays in formation.
“We're definitely getting the shape now,” Johnson said. “We're all improving, the games are going better, and we're playing more like a team.”
Added senior defender Charlie Whitaker, “We've been seeing progress on our ability to work together as a team in just like how we have been able to improve each week.”
Johnson said a main focus this summer has been to build team cohesion both on and off the pitch.
“We've been working on getting to know each other both on and off the field,” said Johnson.
Added Whitaker, “We're working on building that chemistry every week, and it's been getting better.”
Johnson said that he expects the defense to be strong this year as the Hornets only lost one senior defender to graduation and many of the juniors on defense got a lot of experience last season.
“We only lost one senior on defense and we have a lot of juniors now who got varsity minutes on defense last year so we're going
to be pretty strong (on defense),” said Johnson.
Whitaker, a first team All-CVC defender last season, said that this summer, the Hornets defenders have been working on their communication.
“We’re working on making sure when we're making decisions, that everyone else that's playing back there with you knows what you're doing without you having to tell them so that you can work better as a team and make sure there's no holes in the defense,” Whitaker said.
Whitaker also said that the Hornets will be playing with four defenders on the back line.
“Every year we usually have four backs, two people at center back and two people on the outside that can play up more,” Whitak-
er said. “That allows us more flexibility with getting back on defense and being able to move the ball up from there.”
Whitaker said that the back line will likely include himself and returning senior defenders, Xavier Lasecki, and Eric Bradac as well as sophomore David Blankenship.
Johnson and Whitaker also discussed their main goals for their senior soccer season.
“I want to win districts for sure and go as far as we can, but mostly, I just want to enjoy (the season),” Johnson said.
Added Whitaker, “We definitely would like to make it back to where we did last year in districts and further. So our goals are to win districts, and the division in the CVC like we did last year. I would say those are two of our main goals this year.”
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Charlie Whitaker, an All-CVC First Team defender, defends his opponent from Willoughby South in Summer League Play at Lost Nation Sports Park on July 21.
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Knit & Crochet
Aug. 4 • 6 p.m.
Aug. 19 • 6 p.m.
Open to anyone who enjoys knitting or crocheting or is interested in learning these skills. Join the fun the first Monday and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. Bring your own supplies; drop in and get hooked.
No Pressure Book Discussion
Aug. 25 • 1:30 p.m.
Join us in the Community Room to talk about any books you've read recently that you want to recommend to others. Bring a bagged lunch if you would like to.
Cookbook Club
Aug. 26 • 6 p.m.
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Used Book Sale
Aug. 2 • 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Kirtland Public Library will host their quarterly book sale on the first Saturday in August from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fill a small bag for $5 and a large bag for $8. Kirtland Public Library canvas bags will be for sale (unfilled) for $10.
3D Print Design: Jewelry
Aug. 6 • 6 p.m.
Adults are invited to learn how to design 3D printed jewelry in Tinkercad. This is a class for beginners. No previous 3D design experience is necessary. Must be registered to attend. Your print will be ready for pickup 1-2 weeks after the program. This program is sponsored through the generous donations
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Chair Yoga
Aug. 11 • 2 p.m.
Gentle chair yoga led by Anne Owens. All levels welcome to this free event sponsored by the Friends of the Kirtland Public Library. Please register for this event.
Mustard Gas & Roses
Aug. 11 • 6 p.m.
Learn about a history of chemical warfare and Northeast Ohio's roots in Lewisite, libraries and light bulbs.
Join us as a local resident and recent iSTEM high school graduate will present on this interesting topic.
Cooking Class
Aug. 18 • 6 p.m.
Gateway Diner’s Owner and Chef Erin Behm will be here to demonstrate how to make mini egg muffins. The cost for this class is $10 per participant.
Registration is required. Join us for a fun and delicious brunch-themed evening. Registration is required. The cost is $10 per person.
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Meet Me On The Courtyard
Aug. 1 • 10:30 a.m.
Families with children age 5 and under, explore different activities on the Children's Department courtyard. You might find chalk, building blocks, water play, and more. Come see what is available this month. In case of inclement weather, this event will take place indoors. Please register for this event.
Teen Owl Pellet Dissection
Aug. 1 • 2 p.m.
Youth who are about to enter grades 6th and up, ever wonder what an owl eats? Find out by taking apart an owl pellet and discovering what animal bones are inside. Please register for this event.
LEGO Club
July 12 • 10:30 a.m.
Families, spend an hour creating with the Library’s LEGO bricks. Once you have completed your creation, you will place it in
on display for all to see until the next LEGO Club. Please register for this event.
Craft Your Art Night
July 14 • 6 p.m.
Kids entering grades kindergarten through fifth grade, we can't wait to see what your creative minds come up with. We will offer a variety of craft materials and you get to let your creative juices soar. Please register for this event.
A Rainbow of My Own Storytime and Craft
July 17 • 10:30 a.m.
In honor of this year's Collaborative Summer Library Program theme, "Color Our World," kids up through age 5 will hear Don Freeman's “A Rainbow of My Own” and create a craft garden like the one in the story. Please register everyone attending.
Used Book Sale
Aug. 2 • 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Kirtland Public Library are hosting a used book sale at the library. The cost for small bags is $5 and large bags are $8. Cash only.
NOPEC Energy Explorers
Power House
Aug. 5 • 2 p.m.
We use electricity every day to keep food cold, watch TV and turn on the lights—but how does electricity work? Kids in grades 4th through 9th can join NOPEC for the Energy Explorers Power House. In this hands-on STEAM program, attendees will learn more about electricity by designing and wiring a simple circuit with LED lights and using it to decorate a cardboard box house. Please register for this event.
Teen 3D Design Class – Jewelry
Aug. 6 • 2 p.m.
Kids in rising grades 6th through 12th are invited to learn how to design 3D printed jewelry in Tinkercad. This is a class for beginners; no previous 3D design experience is necessary. You must be registered to attend. Your print will be ready for pickup 1-2 weeks after the program. All the technology used in the class was purchased by the Deloris C. Parsons Endowment Fund. Please register for this event.
LEGO Club
Aug. 9 • 10:30 a.m.
Families, spend an hour building with the library's LEGO bricks. Once you have completed your creation, you will place it on display until the next LEGO Club.
Perfect Square Story and Craft Session
Aug. 22 • 10:30 a.m.
Kids up through age 5 will hear Michael Hall's Perfect Square and create a tissue craft based on the story. Please register everyone adult attending.
Weekly Events
Lapsit
Tuesdays • 10 a.m.
Bounces, rhymes, one book, scarves and shakers, geared for families with children under the age of 3. No need to register.
Storytime
Wednesdays • 10 a.m.
Enjoy great books, rhymes, songs, and surprises with your child. This storytime is geared for families with children aged 5 and under. No need to register.
