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Saturdays at 10:30 AM from 6/7-8/9

Brecksville Branch: Story Room

Drop-in on Saturday mornings from June 7th through August 9th to hear just one story shared by the library staff.  For children of all ages; under age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:00 PM

Beachwood Branch: Story Room

Join us for a program of books, imagination, music, and movement 6/21- 8/30.

Monday, July 07, 2008

Orange Branch

Monday, July 07, 2008

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

'I want to write but ...'

• Then come to Write Time to start (or jumpstart) your writing.
• Get inspired by creative writing prompts.
• Meet others who want to write.
• Check out books and magazines for writers.

Monday, July 07, 2008 9:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.

Registration begins June 4th.

Monday, July 07, 2008 9:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in kindergarten from June 16 to July 21.   Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 9:45 a.m., weekly from 6/16-7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 16 - July 21.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Mondays, June 30th-July 21st from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Registration Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Beginning readers and advanced readers are invited to become Book Buddies, and enjoy reading together, games, and snacks.  Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June to July.  Click on the program name for more details

Mondays, 10 AM, weekly from June 16-July 21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:55 AM

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 16-July 21. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 10:00 AM, weekly from 6/16 thru 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Programs run from June 16 thru July 21.  Registration required.

Mondays at 10 AM, 6/16-7.21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Children's Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth - 18 months and their caregivers.
Registration begins June 4. Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 10 AM, weekly from 6/12 thru 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19 – 35 month olds and their caregivers. The summer session runs from June 16 through July 21. Registration is required. Click on the program name for details.

Mondays at 10 AM from June 16-July 21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Story Craft Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 16 to July 21. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Monday 10 AM 7/7

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from June 16 through July 21. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. From June 16 through July 21. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 10 AM, weekly from 6/16 thru 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 19 through 35 months and their caregivers from June 16 through July 21. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Mondays 10:00 AM, weekly, 6/16 through 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Children's Dept.

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from 6/16 through 7/21. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Mondays, July 7th through 21st @10:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Ages 3 to 5: Interactive stories, songs and fun for preschoolers and their families.

Registration is required.

Mondays, 10:30 a.m., weekly from 6/16-7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Registration is required and begins June 4. Click on program name for details.

Mondays at 10:30 AM from June 16th to July 21st

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 16th to July 21st.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 10:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 16 to July 21.  Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 10:45 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  From June 16 through July 21.  Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Monday 11:00 AM, weekly, 6/16 through 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Children's Dept.

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers, from 6/16 through 7/21. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Mondays at 11 from June 16-July 21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Story Craft Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from June 16 to July 21. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Monday 11 AM 7/7

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from June 16 through July 21. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 11 AM, weekly from 6/16 thru 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. The summer session runs from June 16 through July 21. Registration is required. Click on the program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.

Registration begins June 4th.

Monday, July 07, 2008 11:00 AM

Beachwood Branch: Story Room

 A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from 6/16-7/21. Registration is NOT required.

Monday, July 07, 2008 11:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3, 4, & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 16 to July 21.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Meeting Room C

Guys and Books is our popular all-guy reading club.  G and B II is for those who want to learn how to lead the Guys and Books group.  You don't need to have participated in Guys and Books, you just need to want to read and share great books!

Monday, July 07, 2008 1:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Berea Branch: Meeting Room

Calling all young readers grades 1-3! Read great stories, play word games and share in the joy of reading. Big Buddies are ready to work with you as you move ahead with reading. Registration required.

Monday, July 07, 2008 1:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

A six week program of stories, books,rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not in kindergarten. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 1:30 p.m., weekly from 6/16-7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

For students in grades 3 and 4

Have fun discussing short books and participating in fun related activities.  June 16-July 21.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for details. 

Monday, July 7 at 1:30

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 PM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Children in grades 1-3 can enhance their reading skills by reading together and playing reading games with an older friend (grades 4-8).  Click on program name for details.  Registration required.

Monday, July 7 at 1:30

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Upper Elementary & Teen students in grades 4-8 can help younger readers (grades 1-3) with literacy skills by practicing reading together and participating in learning games and activities. Click on program name for details. Registration required. 

Monday, July 07, 2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Learn to create your own computer arcade games!  Click on program name for more details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 2:00 PM

Beachwood Branch: Story Room

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from 6/16-7/21. Registration is NOT required.

Monday, July 07, 2008 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting room

Ever wonder what robots work best in space?  On the surface of Mars?  come find out at this hands on workshop with Will Napoli of Earthman's Education Services, Inc. where you'll get to try out a variety of robotic creations and learn about the skills and concepts necessary to travel the surface of Mars! For Teens grades 6-12.

Monday, July 07, 2008 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

Do you like cookies and books?  Then this is the program for you!  We will eat cookies and talk about Stuart Little by E. B. White.  Then we will play a game or make a craft.  Parents or guardians need to sign a release form so their kid(s) can have refreshments.  For grades 3-6. Registration required.

Monday, July 07, 2008 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:00 AM through Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:30 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Large Meeting Room

Share books with a beginning reader in this special program.  Reading session.  Community service hours awarded. 

Mondays at 2:00 PM from 7/7-7/21

Registration: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM through Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:00 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

We're looking for children entering grades K-2 to "buddy up" with an older reader to share books and reading activities, and play games.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 2:30 PM, on 6/23, 7/7, and 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch

Wanted: Readers willing to seek exciting adventures through books! If you love to read and share ideas, this is the group for you! Please note: this group is for children entering grades 5 and 6 in the Fall. The group will meet on 3 Monday afternoons in alternating weeks. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Mondays at 2:30 PM from June 16th to July 21st

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

Kindergarteners to 2nd graders are invited to join us for books, games, songs and special surprises from June 16th to July 21st.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Little Buddies will be teamed up with Big Buddy teen volunteers for an hour of reading, games and fun. Buddies will meet for six weeks.  For children entering grades 1-4. Click on program name for details.  Registration required.

weekly from 6/16 thru 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:45 AM

Southeast Branch: Meeting Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-1/2 - 5 years olds not yet in Kindergarten. Registration required. Programs run from June 16th through July 21st.

Mondays, 6:30 PM, weekly from June 16-July 21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:55 AM

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A program of rhymes, songs and stories for 0-35 month olds and their families.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for ages birth - 18 months and their caregivers.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for more details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 6:45 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.

Registration begins June 4th.

Mondays, 7 PM, weekly from 6/16 thru 7/21

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

The whole family is invited to join in a program of stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.  No Registration Necessary.

Monday, July 07, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Beachwood Branch: Meeting Room

Dos Cuentos, Dos lenguajes:  Two Tales in Two Tongues.  Join Kulture Kids for a bilingual story and musical adventure.  Grades K-6. July 7 at 7 p.m.

Monday, July 07, 2008 7:00 PM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

Watch Marjane Satrapi’s Iranian childhood unfold in black-and white comic strips. She expertly depicts the feelings and thoughts of her nine year old self during the Islamic Revolution. Her art, described as "minimal and stark yet…charming and humorous…" (Publishers Weekly) graphically shows the insanity around her, as freedoms disappear but family pride and love of country remain.

Mondays at 7:00 PM from June 16th to July 21st

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 16th to July 21st.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 7:00 PM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

 Imagine and explore outer space at the library! Registration required.  Click on program name for more details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center

An introduction to basic features of Microsoft Word. This is a free computer class but registration is required (starting one month before the class). Click on the class name above for details and to register online.

05/01/2008

Registration Starts: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:01 AM

Southeast Branch: large meeting room

Tabletop Robotics: Mission to Mars

Teens, Ever wonder what robots work best in space?  On the surface of Mars?  Come find out at this hands on workshop with Will Napoli of Eartman's Eduaction Services, Inc.  You'll get to try out a variety of robotic creations and learn about the skills and concepts necessary to travel the surface of Mars!

Mondays, 7:00 PM, weekly from 6/16 thru 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Programs run from June 16 through July 21.  Registration required.

Mondays at 7 PM, 6/16-7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Children's Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.
Registration begins June 4. Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Choose Room

Students going into 4th grade and up are invited to join Student Friends by calling or visiting the library and registering with a librarian. Some of our programs help the library and some are just for fun.  Please register for our summer meetings beginning June 4th.  Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 7th @ 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Choose Room

Families! Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.  Join us for an exciting evening of magic and fun!

Monday, July 07, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room

Come to Write Time Writing Group (no registration needed)

A  new writing group at Mayfield Branch -- to start (or jumpstart) your writing. Get inspired by creative writing prompts, meet others who want to write, check out books and magazines for writers.

NEW FEATURE! Every other month the meeting will be a feedback/critique session for work submitted by participants. Bring 10 copies of your typed, double-spaced, spell-checked poetry or prose (up to 10 pages) to the July meeting. We'll give feedback in August. Questions? Call Laurie von Mehren at 440-473-0350.

Monday 7 PM 7/7

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 16 through July 21. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 7 PM, weekly from 6/16 thru 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Mondays, 7 PM, 7/7 thru 7/21

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Caregivers and their babies and toddlers (from birth to 35 months old) may join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books June 16 through July 21.   Registration required.   Click on program name for details.

Monday, July 07, 2008 7:30 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Registration is required.  Please click the program title for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Registration: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 through Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Orange Branch: Meeting room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 17 through July 22.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from June 17 to July 22.  Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Children's Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
Registration begins June 4^th.

Tuesdays at 9:30 AM from June 17-July 22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Story Craft Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 17 to July 22. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesday 9:30 AM, weekly, 6/17 through 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Children's Dept.

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers, from 6/17 through 7/22. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, 9:45 to 10:05 AM, weekly from 7/8 through 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Meeting room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 17 through July 22. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m., weekly from 6/17-7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplay and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from 6/17-7/22.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Snow Branch: meeting room

Summer Baby & Me

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Tuesdays, June 17 through July 22. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:00 AM

Beachwood Branch

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-36 month-olds and their caregivers from 6/17-7/22. Registration is NOT required.

Tuesdays, June 24 through July

Registration Starts: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:00 PM

Warrensville Branch

Parents and caregivers and their children ages Birth-35 months are invited to share stories, songs and rhymes. Summer is the perfect time for snuggling up with a good story.
Registration suggested.
 

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:00 AM

Brook Park Branch

The pre-3 class of the Family Life Center visit the library.

Tuesday 10 AM 7/8

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 17 through July 22. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, 10 AM, weekly from 7/8 thru 7/22

Registration Starts: Friday, May 23, 2008 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room for June 17, then Large Meeting Room for remaining dates

Students entering Grades 4 and up are invited to join us for a five week book discussion and breakfast snack.   Registration is required.   Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, 10 AM, weekly from 6/17 thru 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

A six week program of stories, books,rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not in kindergarten. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: meeting room

You have 3 minutes to save a life.  Learn how at the library from a Brecksville fireman.  View a video and see a CPR demonstration.  Questions will be answered.  Registration required.  Ages 11-18.

Tuesdays, 10:00 AM, weekly from 6/17 thru 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

 A six week program of stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children ages 15 through 23 months and their caregivers.  Great for little ones new to storytime and for those looking for a program specifically targeting their child's developmental needs.  Programs run from June 17 through July 22.

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM from 7/8-7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A six week program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, July 8th through 22nd @ 10:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Babies, Birth to 18 months, and their caregivers.

Participate in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books.

Registration is required.

Tuesday 10:30 AM, weekly, 6/17 through 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Children's Dept.

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from 6/17 through 7/22. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays at 10:30 from June 17-July 22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Story Craft Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from June 17 to July 22. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 17 to July 22.   Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM, weekly from 7/8 through 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Conference Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3- 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten, from June 17 through July 22. Registration begins June 4. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., weekly from 6/17-7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from 6/17-7/22.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from June 17th to July 22nd

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 montholds and their caregivers from June 17th to July 22. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch

  Kids, Grades K-5 Maintain and improve your reading skills this summer by reading for fun with a partner.   Click on the program name for more details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Snow Branch: meeting room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Tuesdays, June 17 through July 22. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
Registration begins June 4^th.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:00 AM through Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:30 AM

Registration: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM through Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:55 AM

Orange Branch: Community Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3 - 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 17 - July 22.  Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

Little Buddies will be teamed up with Big Buddy teen volunteers for an hour of reading, games and fun. Buddies will meet for six weeks. For children entering grades 1-4. Click on program name for details. Registration required.

Tuesday 11 AM 7/8

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 - 35 month olds and their caregivers from June 17 through July 22. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays at 11:00 AM from 7/8-7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A six week program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, 11:00 AM, weekly from 6/17 thru 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for caregivers and little ones ages 19 through 35 months. Programs run from June 17 through July 22.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Students entering Grades 4 and up are invited to join us for a five week book discussion and breakfast snack.   Registration is required.   Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3, 4, & 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 17 to July 22.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details. 

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:00 PM

Beachwood Branch: Story Room

 A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from 6/17-7/22. Registration is NOT required.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, June 09, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center

This class offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. This is a free computer class but registration is required (starting one month before class). Click on the class name above for details and to register online.

Tuesdays, June 17th-July 22nd at 1:30 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-year-olds.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:00 AM through Saturday, July 05, 2008 5:30 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Large Meeting Room

Make fun, easy projects to brighten your room.  All supplies provided.  Register for one or all of the workshops.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, June 02, 2008

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

Learn how to keep children safe and happy.  Registration begins June 2nd.  Ages 10-18.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Berea Branch: Choose Room

Kids in grades 1 & up: Explore the mysteries of science and space with hands-on activities. Make a space craft that really flies and see how craters are formed on the moon. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Learn to create your own computer arcade games!  Click on program name for more details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch

Ever wonder what robots work best in space? Oh the surface of Mars?  Come find out at this hands-on workshop with Will Napoli of Earthman's Education Services, Inc. where you'll get to try out a variety of robotic creations and learn about the skills and concepts necessary to travel the surface of Mars!  Grades 6-12.

Registration required.

Tuesday 2:30 PM 7/8

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

"There's not much to say about a pink refrigerator, except this one had a note on it."  Children entering grades 1-6, come see what the pink refrigerator has in store for us.

Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

Children Shine Brightly as they help Susan and her puppets Timothy Timberwolf and Forgets-to-Twinkle sprinkle Stardust, create shooting stars with their fingers, enjoy a star song, a star dance and star fun!  Registration required.

Tuesday, July 8 at 4:00 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

 For children in grades K-5

Join KULTURE KIDS in story, song, Spanish, English, and adventure!  Registration required.  Click on program name for more information. 

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:00 PM

Beachwood Branch

 A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from 6/17-7/22. Registration is NOT required.

Tuesday, 6:45 PM, weekly from 6/17 thru 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Programs run from June 17 thru July 22. 

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for 3-6 year -lds and their families.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for more details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM

Independence Branch: Meeting Room

Ever wonder what robots work best in space? On the surface of Mars? Come find out at this hands on workshop with Will Napoli of Earthman’s Education Services, Inc. where you’ll get to try out a variety of robotic creations and learn about the skills and concepts necessary to travel the surface of Mars!

Grades 6-12. Registration Required.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM through Saturday, July 26, 2008 11:59 PM

Southeast Branch

Join local author Mary J. Shafer as she discusses her book “When in Doubt…Inspirational Ideas to Lift You Up and Dust You Off.”  Registration required.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

Join Reference specialist, Sue Sifritt, as she examines some of the interesting places around the Buckeye State you can take your family for fun.  Click on program name to register and for more details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:55 AM through Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Join Joe Tomaro of the Euclid Beach Boys for a trip down memory lane to Euclid Beach Park.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Olmsted Falls Branch

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting.  We will be busy planning events, playing games, and having fun.  Snacks will be provided.  Open to students in grades 6-12.  Registration required.

Tuesdays at 7:00 PM from 7/8-7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A six week program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays 7:00 PM, weekly, 6/17 through 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Join us each Tuesday evening for a different family program featuring storytelling and music, and guaranteed NOT to put you to sleep! For families with children ages 3 and up. Registration required.Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

North Royalton Branch: Choose Room

Join us July 8th for coffee and conversation as we get into the swing of our Adult Summer Reading Program as we discuss the SciFi classic I, Robot By Isaac Asimov.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:00 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

Come and explore the fascinating connection of the Mayan civilization with astronomy, mathematics, architecture and more. Registration required. 

Tuesdays, July 8th through 22nd @ 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Ages 3 to 5: Interactive stories, songs and fun for preschoolers and their families.

Registration is required.

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, weekly from 7/8 through 7/22

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Conference Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3- 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten, from June 17 through July 22. Registration begins June 4^th. Click on program name for details.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Children's dept.

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.

Registration begins June 4th.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

Kids entering grades 2-3: Bring your parent or favorite adult to this program and have fun together! A visit to the park- always a good way to spend an afternoon! Or is it? It all depends on how you look at it… Read and discuss Voices In the Park, an intriguing book with mysterious illustrations by Anthony Browne. The discussion will include a fun activity and a snack. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Tuesdays, June 24 through July 22

Registration Starts: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:00 PM

Warrensville Branch

 Parents and caregivers and their children ages Birth-35 months are invited to share stories, songs and rhymes. Summer is the perfect time for snuggling up with a good story.
Registration suggested.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Orange Branch

Join us each week for a different Wonderful Wednesday program. Register for each individual program.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room

Free one-on-one Benefit Review Sessions. Exclusively for COSE Medical Mutual members. Registration required.

Wednesday 9:30 AM, weekly, 6/18 through 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Children's Dept.

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from 6/18 through 7/23. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from June 18 to July 23.  Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Children's dept.

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.

Registration begins June 4th.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM

Parma Snow Branch: meeting room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-36 month olds and their caregivers.

Wednesdays, June 18 through July 23.

No registration required!   (Please come a few minutes early to make a name tag for your child.)

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM

Beachwood Branch: Story Room

  A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from 6/18-7/23. Registration is NOT required.

Wednesdays, July 9th-July 23rd from 10:00-10:20 a.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A three-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM

Southeast Branch

Learn about the different types of Arthritis, what you can do to protect your joints and how to lessen the pain associated with arthritis. Registration required.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: New Book Area

Browse the newest releases in books, audio-fiction and large print books.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:45 AM

Southeast Branch: Meeting Room

A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Programs run from June 18th thru July 23rd.  Registration required

Wednesdays at 10 AM from 6/18-7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Berea Branch

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: meeting room

A four week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers from June 18 to July 9.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays, 10 AM, weekly from 6/18 thru July 23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Chagrin Falls Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3, 4, and 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 18 through July 23. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays, 10 AM, weekly from 7/9 thru 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

Caregivers and their babies and toddlers (from birth to 35 months old) may join us for a six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books June 18 through July 23.   Registration required.   Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Join author, illustrator Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton as she shares her book, RED, WHITE AND BLUE and then guides her explorers through a space collage. Wonderful Wednesday, July 9 at 10:00 AM

Wednesdays, 10 AM, weekly from June 18-July 23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:55 AM

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:00 AM through Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:59 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Room 3

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs , fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 17-July 22. Click on program name for more details.

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM from 7/9-7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A six week program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays at 10 AM, 6/18-7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Children's Storytime Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers.
Registration begins June 4. Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays, 10:00 AM, weekly from 6/18 thru 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

 A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Programs run from June 18 through July 23.  Registration required.

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM, weekly from 7/9 thru 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 3-5 who are not yet in Kindergarten from June 18 through July 23.   Registration required.   Click on program name for details.

Wednesday at 10:30 AM, weekly, 6/16 through 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Solon Branch: Children's Dept.

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers, from 6/18 through 7/23. Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., weekly from 6/18-7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplay and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from 6/18-7/23.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:30 AM

Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room

The whole family is invited to join in a program of stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.  No Registration Necessary.

Wednesdays at 10:30 AM from June 18th to July 23rd

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 montholds and their caregivers from June 18th to July 23rd. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:30 AM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 18 to July 23.   Registration required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:00 AM

Beachwood Branch: Story room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-36 month-olds and their caregivers from 6/18-7/23. Registration is NOT required.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:00 AM

Parma Snow Branch: meeting room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19-36 month olds and their caregivers.

Wednesdays, June 18 through July 23.

No registration required. (Please come a few minutes early to make a name tag for your child.)

Wednesday 11 AM 7/9

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: storyroom

A 6-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 18 through July 23. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays at11:00 AM from 7/9-7/23

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room B

A program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays, 11 AM, weekly from June 18-July 23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:55 AM

Independence Branch: Story/Craft Room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

July 9, 2008 - 1:00 pm

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Berea Branch: Large Meeting Room

Attend our free babysitting workshop which covers basic child care, minor first aid, handling emergencies and entertaining children. Attendees must be able to attend all three days. Registration is required. Registration will begin at 9:00 am on June 4th.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch: Children's Dept.

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten.

Registration begins June 4th at 9:00 AM.

Wednesdays, June 18th-July 23rd at 1:30 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 4-5-year-olds not yet in kindergarten.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays at 1:30 PM from June 18th to July 23rd

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from June 18th to July 23rd.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m., weekly from 6/11-7/16

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

Little and Big Buddies will share the joy of books by reading aloud to each other and playing fun reading games.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for details. 

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m., weekly from 6/18-7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Story Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplay and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten from 6/18-7/23.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room

Learn to create your own computer arcade games!  Click on program name for more details.

Wednesdays, 2:00 PM, weekly from 7/9 through 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Royalton Branch: Conference Room

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3- 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten, from June 18 through July 23. Registration begins June 4^th. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Strongsville Branch

Grades K - 2.  Join us for books, stories, games, songs, and special surprises from June 18 to July 23.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:00 PM

Parma Snow Branch: meeting room

A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Wednesdays, June 18 through July 23.

No registration required for this program! Please plan on arriving a few minutes early to make your child’s nametag.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

Kids in grades K-2 are going to have an ocean of fun at this program.  Registration required.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:00 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, March 17, 2008

Parma-South Branch: Meeting Room

Make a child's eyes light up!  Big Book Buddies needed to be reading partners for Little Buddies.  Great volunteer experience and lots of fun.

Teens ages 12 & up

Registration Required

Wednesday, July 9 @ 1:30 P.M.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Ridge Branch: Story Room

Volunteer and present a puppet show for younger children.   Earn Community Service Hours!  For Grades 5-8. Click on program name to register.

Wednesdays at 2:00 PM from 7/9-7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 2:00 PM

Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A

A program of crafts, stories, movement, music and more for children in grades K-2. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:55 AM

Independence Branch: Courtyard between Library and Civic Center

Families are invited to join us for a series of programs on Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 PM.  Programs run from June 25-July 23.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesday 2 PM 7/9

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma-South Branch: meeting room

Buddies are the best!  Little Buddies entering grades 1-3 in Fall 2008 are paired with a teenage Big Buddy to practice their reading skills and participate in games and fun activities with one another.

Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays, 2 PM, weekly from 7/9 thru 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room

A six week program of books, stories, games, songs, and special surprises for students in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade from June 18 through July 23.   Registration required.   Click on program name for details.  

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Choose Room

Be a Big Buddy to a child who is learning to read.   Grades 5-12.   Click on program name to register.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Registration Starts: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:00 AM

Brook Park Branch: Choose Room

Be a Little Book Buddy and share your reading skills!   Grades K-4.   Click on program name to register.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 4:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch: Olmsted Community Church Fellowship Hall

"Dos Cuentos, Dos Lenguajes:  Two Tales in Two Tongues" -- Join KULTURE KIDS as we journey to Mexico in story, song, Spanish, English and adventure!  Grades K-5. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 4:30 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Orange Branch: Meeting Room

Share the pleasure of reading with a partner. Wonderful Wednesdays, June 18 - July 23 at 4:30 PM. Registration required.

weekly from 6/18 thru 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:45 AM

Southeast Branch: Meeting Room

A program of rhymes songs, fingerplays and stories for 12 - 36 months old and their caregivers. Program runs from June 18th to July 23rd. Registration required

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, weekly from 6/18 thru 7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Olmsted Falls Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for children ages 19 through 35 months and their caregivers from June 18 through July 23, 2008. Registration is required. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Brooklyn Branch

This program is aimed at anyone who is making a major career change or who is a job seeker in transition.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:45 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch

A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
Registration begins June 4^th.

Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., weekly from 6/18-7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Bay Village Branch: Meeting Room

Join us for a series of evening story programs for children ages birth - 5 years with an adult. We’ll have fun with puppets, rhymes, music, toys and of course, books. Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

Ages 3-5 not yet in Kindergarten and their families. Join a program of stories, books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. NO REGISRATION REQUIRED! Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Parma Snow Branch: meeting room

 A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 3-5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. Wednesdays, June 18 through July 23. Registration required

Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM from June 18th to July 23rd

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Brooklyn Branch: Storycraft room

 A 6 week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35 month olds and their caregivers from June 18th to July 23rd. Registration required.

Click on program name for details.

Wednesdays, June 18th-July 23rd from 7:00-7:20 p.m.

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Middleburg Heights Branch: Storytime Room

A six-week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories for 19-35-month-olds and their caregivers.  Registration required.  Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Orange Branch: meeting room

Join Alexander and Nadia as they begin a magical and mystical adventure in the amazon.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Garfield Heights Branch: Story Room

A six week program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books for ages 19 - 35 months and their caregivers.  Registration is required.  Click on program name for more details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Solon Branch: Meeting Room

Ken Yenke, the "Yenke Peddler" and Herald Sun columnist, will present a program about antiques and collectibles. Find out the difference between antiques and vintage collectibles, and see his personal antique political collection. Ken will appraise one item for each registered participant.

Wednesdays at 7 PM, 6/18-7/23

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

North Olmsted Branch: Children's Storytime Room

A 6 week program of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays suitable for children from birth – 5. Fun for the whole family.

Registration begins June 4. Click on program name for details.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:00 PM

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Mayfield Branch: children's room

Dos Cuentos, Dos Lenguajes:  Two Tales in Two Tongues 

Journey to Mexico where you will meet La Familia de Ratones ( a mouse Family)as they take the dangerous "short cut" from their house to discover the benefits of the library.  Join Kulture Kids in story, song, Spanish, English and adventure. Registration required.

Wednesdays, July 9 through July 23rd @ 7:00 pm

Registration Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:00 AM

Maple Heights Branch: Children's Department

Join us for a six week program of stories, crafts, music, movement and more, Wednesdays, June 18th through July 23rd at 7:00 PM

Registration required.<