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Branch: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Saturday, September 11th, 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: Saturday, September 11th, 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 11th, 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: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Sunday, September 12th, 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: University Heights Branch  [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Sunday, September 12th, 2021
Start time: 1:00 pm
Age group: All Ages, Adult
Event type: Social
Description: Looking for a place to hang out and have fun with your friends or family? Come give our new game selection a try. We have new fun for everybody. This is an all ages event, with proper supervision.
Branch: Lee Road Branch  [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Sunday, September 12th, 2021
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Children
Event type: Computer
Description: Did you know that programming a robot is even easier than you thought? Our Sphero robots shake, roll, and spin- all while helping us understand coding! Kids, bring your favorite adult as we dive into STEAM principles and learn the basics of computer programming. Registration begins August 29.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Sunday, September 12th, 2021
Start time: 3:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being, Nature/Science, Social
Description: Join the Green Noble group to learn about "green" issues and initiatives happening around the Noble neighborhood and beyond. Topics of discussion change from month to month, but activities include: book/article discussions, tours of neighborhood gardens, and learning how gardening and other green activities can bring the community together. Call the library before the meeting to learn about that month's activity. No registration required.
Branch: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, September 13th, 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  [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, September 13th, 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 13th, 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: Noble Neighborhood Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, September 13th, 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 13th, 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 13th, 2021
Start time: 6:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Board Committee meetings
Branch: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 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: Tuesday, September 14th, 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  [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 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: Lee Road Branch  [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Family, Children
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 14th, 2021
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: If you're new to computers, this is the class for you. Your confidence and knowledge will increase as you learn the components of the computer, basic computer terminology and how to use the mouse and keyboard. 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 14th, 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 14th, 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 14th, 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: Noble Neighborhood Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
Start time: 4:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: It's play day in the teen room! Challenge your friends to a board game, battle on the PS4, or learn an old-school game.
Branch: Out of building  [ Online Event [6] ]
Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 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: University Heights Branch  [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Film
Description: Movies were meant for the big screen, and we have some catching up to do.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park  [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Come and learn how to knit or work on a project! Experienced knitters, newcomers, and crocheters are welcome. Please bring your own needles and yarn.
Branch: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 15th, 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 Peace Park  [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Wednesday, September 15th, 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 15th, 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 15th, 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 15th, 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 15th, 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: Lee Road Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 15th, 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 15th, 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: Noble Neighborhood Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, September 15th, 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 15th, 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 required. This class will be held in person with limited attendance. Registration begins September 1.
Branch: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, September 16th, 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 16th, 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 16th, 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 16th, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Learn about different page view options, changing line spacing, creating bulleted and numbered lists, and inserting page numbers, symbols, and footnotes. 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 16th, 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: Thursday, September 16th, 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 16th, 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 16th, 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: Noble Neighborhood Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, September 16th, 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: University Heights Branch  [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Thursday, September 16th, 2021
Start time: 6:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach, Nature/Science
Description: Learn best practices for recycling right in Cuyahoga County and what you can do to make a meaningful difference in your community. Get answers to questions about curbside recycling and discuss what, where, how and when to recycle other items you need to part with. Learn more about Cleveland Heights new automated trash and recycling program, rolling out to your neighborhood in Winter 2021!
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch  [ Noble Meeting Room ]
Date: Thursday, September 16th, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Knit and chat with other knitters on the Noble lawn weather permitting. Please bring a chair. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the Fiction Room.
Branch: University Heights Branch  [ Meeting Room 3 & 4 ]
Date: Thursday, September 16th, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: School Age, Children
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Join us at Walter Stinson Park as we take pressed leaves and flowers and create a beautiful end of summer lantern. Registration is required. Ages 7 & up.
Branch: Lee Road Branch  [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Thursday, September 16th, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Learn about different page view options, changing line spacing, creating bulleted and numbered lists, and inserting page numbers, symbols, and footnotes. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Word basics. This class will be held in person with limited attendance. Registration begins August 26.
Branch: Lee Road Branch  [ Levey Room ]
Date: Thursday, September 16th, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Book Discussion
Description: Exploring the works of authors who pushed the genre forward.
Branch: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 17th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Stop by the University Heights Library on September 17th to pick up your Fall Slime Kit. We will supply you with everything you need to make this gooey, fun, fall slime that will put you right in the mood for Autumn. Registration begins 9/10
Branch: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 17th, 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: Friday, September 17th, 2021
Start time: 9:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Board of Elections Training
Branch: Coventry Village Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 17th, 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 17th, 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: University Heights Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 17th, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring your blanket to sit on, and join us for stories, songs, rhymes and dancing. NO STORYTIME SEPTEMBER 24th LIBRAY IS CLOSED.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch  [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, September 17th, 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 17th, 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 17th, 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 18th, 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

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