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New Adult and Teen Books
The Missing Hours
Written by: Julia Dahl From a distance, Claudia Castro has it all: a famous family, a trust fund, thousands of Instagram followers, and a spot […]
The Love Hypothesis
Written by: Ali Hazelwood As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn’t believe in lasting romantic relationships–but her best friend does, and that’s what got […]
Assembly
Written by: Natasha Brown Come of age in the credit crunch. Be civil in a hostile environment. Go to college, get an education, start a […]
Robert B. Parker’s Stone’s Throw
Written by: Mike Lupica The town of Paradise receives a tragic shock when the mayor is discovered dead, his body lying in a shallow grave […]
Rizzio
Written by: Denise Mina On the evening of March 9th, 1566, David Rizzio, the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots, was brutally murdered. Dragged […]
Matrix
Written by: Lauren Groff Cast out of the royal court by Eleanor of Aquitaine, deemed too coarse and rough-hewn for marriage or courtly life, seventeen-year-old […]
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
Written by: Zoraida Córdova The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to […]
Beautiful World, Where Are You
Written by: Sally Rooney Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he’d like to travel to Rome with […]
Friends Like These
Written by: Kimberly McCreight Everyone has those friends. Doesn’t matter how long it’s been, or how badly they’ve occasionally behaved, or how late it is […]
Fault Lines
Written by: Emily Itami Mizuki is a Japanese housewife. She has a hardworking husband, two adorable children, and a beautiful Tokyo apartment. It’s everything a […]
The Night She Disappeared
Written by: Lisa Jewell On a beautiful summer night in a charming English suburb, a young woman and her boyfriend disappear after partying at the […]
Never Saw Me Coming
Written by: Vera Kurian It would be easy to underestimate Chloe Sevre… She’s a freshman honor student, a legging-wearing hot girl next door, who also […]
Defending Britta Stein
Written by: Ronald H. Balson Chicago, 2018: Ole Henryks, a popular restauranteur, is set to be honored by the Danish/American Association for his many civic […]
The Last Guests
Written by: JP Pomare Ever have the feeling you’re being watched? Newlyweds Lina and Cain don’t make it out to their property on gorgeous Lake […]
The Last Chance Library
Written by: Freya Sampson Lonely librarian June Jones has never left the sleepy English village where she grew up. Shy and reclusive, the thirty-year-old would […]
The Name Curse
Written by: Brooke Burroughs Ever since her father died, Bernie’s life has been stagnant. When concerned friends and family suggest she join a hike through […]
White Smoke
Written by: Tiffany D. Jackson Marigold is running from ghosts. The phantoms of her old life keep haunting her, but a move with her newly […]
The Hawthorne Legacy
Written by: Jennifer Lynn Barnes The Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the […]
When the Summer Was Ours
Written by: Roxanne Veletzos Hungary, 1943: As war encroaches on the country’s borders, willful young Eva César arrives in the idyllic town of Sopron to […]
How to Kill Your Best Friend
Written by: Lexie Elliott Georgie, Lissa, and Bronwyn have been inseparable since dominating their college swim team; swimming has always been an escape from their […]
The Ophelia Girls
Written by: Jane Healey In the summer of 1973, Ruth and her four friends were obsessed with pre-Raphaelite paintings—and a little bit obsessed with each other. Drawn […]
Robert B. Parker’s Payback
Written by: Mike Lupica PI Sunny Randall has often relied on the help of her best friend Spike in times of need. When Spike’s restaurant […]
Every Vow You Break
Written by: Peter Swanson Abigail Baskin never thought she’d fall in love with a millionaire. Then she met Bruce Lamb. He’s a good guy, stable, […]
New Children's Books
My Two Border Towns
Written by: David Bowles Illustrated by: Erika Meza For ages 4 to 8. Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The […]
Soul Food Sunday
Written by: Winsome Bingham Illustrated by: Charles G. Esperanza For ages 4 to 8. On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny’s for Soul Food. But today, […]
Twinkle Twinkle Little Kid
Written by: Drew Daywalt Illustrated by: Molly Idle For ages 4 to 8. Everyone knows that kids wish upon stars, but did you know that […]
Time for Bed, Old House
Written by: Janet Costa Bates Illustrated by: A.G. Ford For ages 3 to 7. Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop’s house, but […]
Norman Didn’t Do It (Yes, He Did)
Written and Illustrated by: Ryan Higgins For ages 3 to 5. Norman is a porcupine. Mildred is a tree. Norman and Mildred are best friends. […]
Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens
Written by: Elizabeth Lilly For ages 4 to 8. Once a year, on a Friday night, My family leaves the city And drives hours and […]
Bright Star
Written by: Yuyi Morales For ages 4 to 8. Child, you are awake! You are alive! You are a bright star, Inside our hearts. Told […]
Tomatoes for Neela
Written by: Padma Lakshmi Illustrated by: Juana Martinez-Neal For ages 3 to 7. Neela loves cooking with her amma and writing down the recipes in […]
Negative Cat
Written and Illustrated by: Sophie Blackall For ages 4 to 8. When a boy is FINALLY allowed to get a cat, he has no doubts […]
The Longest Storm
Written by: Dan Yaccarino For ages 4 to 8. No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The […]
Have You Seen This Book?
Written by: Tony DiTerlizzi and Tom Booth For ages 4 to 8. When a boy discovers that his favorite book is missing, he asks you […]
The Circus of Stolen Dreams
Written by: Lorelei Savaryn For ages 10 to 13. After Andrea’s brother, Francis, disappeared, everything changed. Her world turned upside down, and there was nothing […]
Spy School at Sea
Written by: Stuart Gibbs For ages 8 to 12. Thanks to the evidence Ben uncovered in his investigation of the Croatoan, the CIA has tracked […]
Where Three Oceans Meet
Written by: Ben LaRocca Illustrated by: Archana Sreenivasan For ages 4 to 8. Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southern tip of India. […]
Sunny Days
Written by: Deborah Kerbel Illustrated by: Miki Sato For ages 2 to 5. For preschoolers, sunny days are full of possibility. A sunbeam on the […]
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Written and Illustrated by: Tom Gauld For ages 4 to 8. For years, the king and queen tried desperately to have a baby. Their wish […]
Poultrygeist
Written by: Eric Geron Illustrated by: Pete Oswald For ages 4 to 8. It’s punny. It’s spooky. It’s a meta picture book that puts a […]
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Upcoming Events
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Sunday, September 19th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Check out a sketchbook! This program creates a traveling sketchbook collection for the UH Childrens-teen department. Young people can come in and draw in a sketchbook at one of our tables OR sign out a sketchbook on a sign out sheet with name and one piece of contact information (phone or email) and take the sketchbook home to contribute to at home and return. At the end of the project the library will have provided sketchbooks and a reason to draw more on students free time and have a small collection of local young artists. Anything offensive or obscene will have its page removed by me from the sketchbook
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Levey Room ]
Date: Sunday, September 19th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Staff Use
Description: Passport
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Check out a sketchbook! This program creates a traveling sketchbook collection for the UH Childrens-teen department. Young people can come in and draw in a sketchbook at one of our tables OR sign out a sketchbook on a sign out sheet with name and one piece of contact information (phone or email) and take the sketchbook home to contribute to at home and return. At the end of the project the library will have provided sketchbooks and a reason to draw more on students free time and have a small collection of local young artists. Anything offensive or obscene will have its page removed by me from the sketchbook
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Levey Room ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Staff Use
Description: Passport
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, and do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, music, and activities help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure. Story Stop is for preschoolers of all ages. Space is very limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, and do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, music, and activities help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure. Story Stop is for preschoolers of all ages. Space is very limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 3:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Join us in the Teen Room every weekday after school to watch movies, participate in fun activities, or just hang out with friends! For ages 13-18.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Join us every Monday in the Teen Spot to take a turn on the PS4 or the Wii U. For ages 13-18.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Children, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft, Nature/Science
Description: We will read and create poems as we explore nature in the Books and Blooms garden. This is a Read a Poem to a Child and 100 Thousand Poets for Change event. Dress for messy fun. Outdoor program in the garden at the Lee Rd. branch, weather permitting.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Drop by every weekday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 to hang out with your friends, play games and have fun!
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 4:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: The Coventry Library listened when we hear our teens ask for a safe place to play Basketball. We are going to be setting up the hoop for people to play every Friday this fall. Come on down to play, and you may find out some of the many ways the library is here to support our teens!
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 6:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: For the beginner and seasoned pro, come in for an evening of relaxation and painting. We will provide the paint-by-numbers painting kits and ambiance, all you have to do is have fun. This is a drop in event, so come or leave whenever you like. Space is limited. Registration begins September 6.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Staff Use
Description: Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Monday, September 20th, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Family, Children
Event type: Storytime, Social
Description: Bring your babies for a play based program tailored to the very young. We will have special games, toys, etc to help enhance motor skills development. Please indicate age of child in their name when registering. For children 6 to 24 months old. Registration begins Sept 6.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Check out a sketchbook! This program creates a traveling sketchbook collection for the UH Childrens-teen department. Young people can come in and draw in a sketchbook at one of our tables OR sign out a sketchbook on a sign out sheet with name and one piece of contact information (phone or email) and take the sketchbook home to contribute to at home and return. At the end of the project the library will have provided sketchbooks and a reason to draw more on students free time and have a small collection of local young artists. Anything offensive or obscene will have its page removed by me from the sketchbook
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Levey Room ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Staff Use
Description: Passport
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring your babies and blankets in for books, bopping, and bouncing at this year-round lap-sit program. Baby Bonanza is for babies who are not yet walking.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoors, weather permitting. Meet under the Coventry PEACE Arch to learn the 24 short form of Tai Chi and the Eight Best Movements for Health from Qigong practice. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of exercise to bring about a total union of mind, body, and spirit and are ideal for any age.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, and do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, music, and activities help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure. Story Stop is for preschoolers of all ages. Space is very limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: This course covers the basics of accessing and navigating websites using the Google Chrome browser. Part of the six-part Computer Basics Series. This class will be held in person with limited attendance. Registration begins August 24.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 3:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Join us in the Teen Room every weekday after school to watch movies, participate in fun activities, or just hang out with friends! For ages 13-18.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Drop by every weekday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 to hang out with your friends, play games and have fun!
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Children, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Need help with your homework or a class project? Want some quiet time to read by yourself or with a friend? We're here for you, just drop on in! Grades K-5.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 3 & 4 ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 5:00 pm
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Kids of all ages can come use found sculptural pieces (toys, beads, paper, clean recycled materials) to create sculptures or new objects based on a series of creative prompts or suggestions given by the instructor. This gives kids an opportunity to combine different elements ; texture, color, material ; to make new things! Either functional or strictly art sculpture.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 6:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Christine Valadon will present a weekly Heartfulness meditation, an effective form of meditation focused on opening the heart. Sessions will be held in person - limited seating and on Zoom. Registration begins September 1, 2021.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Book Discussion
Description: Join our lively monthly book club! We will be reading great books, both classic and modern, and partaking in engaging discussions.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Lots of people are "cutting the cord" - getting rid of cable in favor of Internet-based ways to watch their favorite shows. Learn about streaming services (like Netflix & Hulu), connecting these services to your TV (like Roku, Apple TV & Fire stick), and more! Registration begin September 7.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Book Discussion, Culture/History, Film, Health/Well-being, Music, Nature/Science, Social
Description: Team up with friends and family to show that all that useless information you know is not so useless after all. Questions will cover a wide range of subjects and will be family friendly. Will be held on Zoom. Registration begins Sept. 7th.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Check out a sketchbook! This program creates a traveling sketchbook collection for the UH Childrens-teen department. Young people can come in and draw in a sketchbook at one of our tables OR sign out a sketchbook on a sign out sheet with name and one piece of contact information (phone or email) and take the sketchbook home to contribute to at home and return. At the end of the project the library will have provided sketchbooks and a reason to draw more on students free time and have a small collection of local young artists. Anything offensive or obscene will have its page removed by me from the sketchbook
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Levey Room ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Staff Use
Description: Passport
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 9:30 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring your babies and blankets in for books, bopping, and bouncing at our outdoor lap-sit program. Weather Permitting. For children birth through walking.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoors, weather permitting. Meet under the Coventry PEACE Arch to learn the 24 short form of Tai Chi and the Eight Best Movements for Health from Qigong practice. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of exercise to bring about a total union of mind, body, and spirit and are ideal for any age.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring a blanket to sit on, and join us for stories, songs, and dancing! Weather permitting. For preschoolers of all ages.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, and do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, music, and activities help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure. Space is very limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. For preschoolers of all ages.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 3 & 4 ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Nature/Science
Description: Join the library at the park for some fun science activities. We will be measuring with marshmallows, painting with mud and dissecting a flower. Open to preschoolers of all ages. Registration begins August 18th. If raining program will be held at University Heights Library.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Nature/Science, Storytime
Description: Families with toddlers and preschoolers of all ages are invited to attend this special outdoor event featuring stories, a craft, and games with an autumn theme. This will be a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate all things Fall!
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 3:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Join us in the Teen Room every weekday after school to watch movies, participate in fun activities, or just hang out with friends! For ages 13-18.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Drop by every weekday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 to hang out with your friends, play games and have fun!
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 4:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Join the Tech Trainers on Facebook Live to learn about timely technology topics, including streaming services, buying tech, and more. Can't watch it live? Check out the library's Facebook page or YouTube channel for recorded Tech Talk sessions.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 4:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social, Nature/Science, Music, Health/Well-being, Art/Craft
Description: Recharge with an afternoon of fun! We'll use supplies from the teen room and input from you and your friends. Please share with library staff about your likes, dislikes, goals, etc. (We'd love to hear about these anytime!) We'll also have some awesome mystery activities ready for the group.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for website design and creation. Learn the basics of getting started with WordPress in this three-part series. Email address and required. Part 2 of 3. This class will be held in person with limited attendance. Registration begins September 1.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Check out a sketchbook! This program creates a traveling sketchbook collection for the UH Childrens-teen department. Young people can come in and draw in a sketchbook at one of our tables OR sign out a sketchbook on a sign out sheet with name and one piece of contact information (phone or email) and take the sketchbook home to contribute to at home and return. At the end of the project the library will have provided sketchbooks and a reason to draw more on students free time and have a small collection of local young artists. Anything offensive or obscene will have its page removed by me from the sketchbook
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Join us as we sing songs, read stories, do a few rhymes and engage in some well-deserved playtime. Shaking, jumping, and wiggling are strongly advised. Waddlers is for toddlers who are walking - 24 months. Space is very limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, and do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, music, and activities help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure. Story Stop is for preschoolers of all ages. Space is very limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Discover some of Word's more advanced features including font formatting, highlighting, borders & shading, styles & formatting, page & section breaks, and headers & footers. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Word basics. This class will be held virtually. A valid email address is required. Information about accessing the class will be sent to your email address prior to class. Registration begins August 26.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 3:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Join us in the Teen Room every weekday after school to watch movies, participate in fun activities, or just hang out with friends! For ages 13-18.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Hay Kpop fans! Do you know everything about BTS? What about BlackPink or Twice or ever Ateez? Are you the ultimate fan? Come to this trivia program and find out! This is Kpop-themed trivia that new fans and old can attempt to answer to earn cool prizes. For ages 13-18.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Drop by every weekday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 to hang out with your friends, play games and have fun!
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Children, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Need help with your homework or a class project? Want some quiet time to read by yourself or with a friend? We're here for you, just drop on in! Grades K-5.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 4:00 pm
Age group: School Age
Event type: Nature/Science
Description: Taking a science approach to learning about the chemistry of clouds. It's all about the chemistry! Learn how to make your own cumulus clouds with cleaning expert Brandi Smith. Let's help the children learn about science and the environment using a STEAM approach.
Sep 9 How to make a Thunder Storm
Sep 16 Creative Clouds
Sep 23 The Many Ways to Measure
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 4:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Board of Elections Training
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 4:30 pm
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft, Nature/Science, Social
Description: You never know what will be happening in the childrens room afterschool. Kids in grades K through 5 can check in every Thursday for a fun surprise project, craft, game, or activity. If you cannot stay, stop by and grab an activity kit to take home.
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event [2] ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Fatima Perkins of the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging will present their program to assist family caregivers. Learn how the Family Caregiver Support Team helps identify unique caregiver needs and connect individuals with resources that may help. Resources can include respite, support groups, and even financial support. Registration begins September 9th.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Discover some of Word's more advanced features including font formatting, highlighting, borders & shading, styles & formatting, page & section breaks, and headers & footers. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Word basics. This class will be held in person with limited attendance. Registration begins August 26.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 24th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Check out a sketchbook! This program creates a traveling sketchbook collection for the UH Childrens-teen department. Young people can come in and draw in a sketchbook at one of our tables OR sign out a sketchbook on a sign out sheet with name and one piece of contact information (phone or email) and take the sketchbook home to contribute to at home and return. At the end of the project the library will have provided sketchbooks and a reason to draw more on students free time and have a small collection of local young artists. Anything offensive or obscene will have its page removed by me from the sketchbook
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 24th, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoors, weather permitting. Meet under the Coventry PEACE Arch to learn the 24 short form of Tai Chi and the Eight Best Movements for Health from Qigong practice. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of exercise to bring about a total union of mind, body, and spirit and are ideal for any age.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 24th, 2021
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, and do a little dancing too. Books, music and movement help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 24th, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Art/Craft, Storytime
Description: Stay after storytime each week for a simple craft or activity.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 24th, 2021
Start time: 3:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Join us in the Teen Room every weekday after school to watch movies, participate in fun activities, or just hang out with friends! For ages 13-18.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 24th, 2021
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Drop by every weekday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 to hang out with your friends, play games and have fun!
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Check out a sketchbook! This program creates a traveling sketchbook collection for the UH Childrens-teen department. Young people can come in and draw in a sketchbook at one of our tables OR sign out a sketchbook on a sign out sheet with name and one piece of contact information (phone or email) and take the sketchbook home to contribute to at home and return. At the end of the project the library will have provided sketchbooks and a reason to draw more on students free time and have a small collection of local young artists. Anything offensive or obscene will have its page removed by me from the sketchbook
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Levey Room ]
Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Staff Use
Description: Passport
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoors, weather permitting. Meet under the Coventry PEACE Arch to learn the 24 short form of Tai Chi and the Eight Best Movements for Health from Qigong practice. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of exercise to bring about a total union of mind, body, and spirit and are ideal for any age.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2021
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, and do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, music, and activities help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure. Story Stop is for preschoolers of all ages. Space is very limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2021
Start time: 1:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Board of Elections Training
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Sunday, September 26th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Check out a sketchbook! This program creates a traveling sketchbook collection for the UH Childrens-teen department. Young people can come in and draw in a sketchbook at one of our tables OR sign out a sketchbook on a sign out sheet with name and one piece of contact information (phone or email) and take the sketchbook home to contribute to at home and return. At the end of the project the library will have provided sketchbooks and a reason to draw more on students free time and have a small collection of local young artists. Anything offensive or obscene will have its page removed by me from the sketchbook
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Levey Room ]
Date: Sunday, September 26th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Staff Use
Description: Passport
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