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Upcoming Events
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Art Gallery ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Collages on wood, by local artist John Wiese
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
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, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: The same great experience you get from our Story Stop programs, now designed specifically for toddlers. This reading extravaganza will help teach early literacy through books, songs, music, and more. Young and the Restless is for toddlers ages 2-3 1/2.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 12:00 pm
Age group: Teen, Children
Event type: Summer Reading, Health/Well-being, Art/Craft
Description: Youth between the ages of 0-18 can stop in for a free, nutritious meal courtesy of the Cleveland Foodbank. No meal service on July 4.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 1:00 pm
Age group: Children
Event type: Summer Reading, Outreach, Nature/Science
Description: Paleontologist Lee Hall will show you how fossils are found, and how CMNH scientists spend their summer living in the bone fields. Come along on a virtual trip to a current excavation! We think you'll really dig it.
For kids ages 6-12 yr.
Registration begins July 2nd.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ Noble Meeting Room ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 1:30 pm
Age group: Children, Teen, Family, School Age
Event type: Food/Gardening, Health/Well-being
Description: Youth between the ages of 0-18 can stop in for a free, nutritious meal courtesy of the Cleveland Foodbank. No meal service on July 4.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: 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. No registration required.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ Noble Meeting Room ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 2:30 pm
Age group: School Age, Family, Children
Event type: Summer Reading, Social, Book Discussion, Art/Craft
Description: Only three weeks left in the summer reading program - perfect time for a check in! Children of all ages are invited to show off their summer reading accomplishments, play bookish games, create character crafts and eat deliciously cool ice cream! Registration begins Tuesday, July 2.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 4:30 pm
Age group: School Age
Event type: Food/Gardening, Nature/Science
Description: Join us in the Coventry Collaborative Garden as we create our own journals. After, explore the garden and use the inspiration to fill your new journal with your own poetry.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 6:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: The physical and mental benefits of meditation are significant and well documented. Christine Valadon will present a weekly Heartfulness meditation, a simple, effective form of meditation focused on opening the heart and practiced in over 120 countries around the world.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Culture/History, Health/Well-being
Description: An informal ESL class offered to those learning English as a second language. No registration necessary.
Branch: Out of building [ Out of building ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
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 modern and classic, and partaking in engaging discussions. We will be meeting at the Tavern Co. - 2299 Lee Rd.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Social, Nature/Science, Culture/History
Description: Come out to Christophers Pub to compete in a trivia contest! Whether you are coming with friends or going it alone, show everyone that you could, in fact, survive in the great outdoors if you had to. Questions will range from topics about animals, plants, and more. Registration begins July 2, 2019.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: A PivotTable in Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool that can help manage and understand sets of information. In this class, learn the basics of creating, manipulating and formatting PivotTables. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Excel basics. Registration begins July 2.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Art Gallery ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Collages on wood, by local artist John Wiese
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 9:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Art/Craft, Health/Well-being, Social
Description: A women's support group hosted by Saraswati Gurung of ASIA Inc. Topics of discussion for the group include maintaining healthy relationships, mental health awareness, and knitting/sewing.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
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 year round lap-sit program. This is the perfect program for children too young to enjoy Story Stop, but not too young to have fun. For children birth through walking.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family to enjoy books, music, and activities during our weekly reading adventure. For preschoolers of all ages.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stores, sing songs, do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family to enjoy books, music, and activities to help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: If you're looking for a program for your little one that combines stories, music AND craft, have we got the program for you! Come join us for Explorastory, where we will engage our hearts, hands, and minds in activities to connect us to one another and the world around us. Ages 2-5.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 12:00 pm
Age group: Teen, Children
Event type: Summer Reading, Health/Well-being, Art/Craft
Description: Youth between the ages of 0-18 can stop in for a free, nutritious meal courtesy of the Cleveland Foodbank. No meal service on July 4.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 12:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: 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. No registration required.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Google Drive is a powerful tool for companies, students, and everyone else. Learn how to access your files from anywhere. Find out how Google Docs can act as a free alternative to Microsoft Word. Gmail account and experience with internet basics recommended. Registration begins July 3.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ Noble Meeting Room ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Children, Family, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft, Food/Gardening
Description: A time to explore and get dirty in the Noble Community Garden. We will be planting, weeding, watering, picking, and having loads of family fun! In case of bad weather an indoor activity will be provided.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Children, Family, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft, Summer Reading
Description: Just like regular slime but FLUFFY. Get your hands dirty with this sensory craft.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Worried about Internet safety, security and privacy issues? This class provides information on protecting yourself, your computer and your privacy when connected to the Internet. Part of the six-part Computer Basic Series. Registration begins May 22.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Art Gallery ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Collages on wood, by local artist John Wiese
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
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.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Art/Craft, Storytime
Description: Join us for stories, rhymes, play, and exploration. We will engage our hearts, hands, and minds in activities that connect us to one another, our community and the world. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy. Explorastory is for preschoolers ages 2-5.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 12:00 pm
Age group: Teen, Children
Event type: Summer Reading, Health/Well-being, Art/Craft
Description: Youth between the ages of 0-18 can stop in for a free, nutritious meal courtesy of the Cleveland Foodbank. No meal service on July 4.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ Noble Meeting Room ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 1:30 pm
Age group: Children, Teen, Family, School Age
Event type: Food/Gardening, Health/Well-being
Description: Youth between the ages of 0-18 can stop in for a free, nutritious meal courtesy of the Cleveland Foodbank. No meal service on July 4.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 1 ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Culture/History
Description: Senior Happenings weekly lecture series, sponsored by the City of University Heights. Call 216-321-4700 for details. Free and open to residents of all communities.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 3:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social, Summer Reading
Description: Do you have a need to compete? Try your hand at book balancing, discus throw, and speed stacking at the Library Olympics. Go for the gold! For ages 10-18.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 3:30 pm
Age group: Children
Event type: Health/Well-being, Social
Description: Get inspired and let your imagination lead you in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children up to age 5. Presented jointly by Heights Libraries and Family Connections.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 4:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Take a turn on the PS4, play a board game, or challenge your friends to a round of charades. The possibilities are endless!
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 5:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Computer, Social
Description: Join us the third Thursday of the month for snacks and games on the Wii or Nintendo Switch.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Author
Description: Avid baseball Historian Scott Longert returns for more Tribe talk. In his newest book, "Bad Boys, Bad Times," Longert introduces us to an alcoholic, a known firestarter and a guy named Bob Feller. Of course, turmoil ensures. Book signing to follow. All ages welcome.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Use Word to create customized labels for return addresses, mailings, and gifts. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Word basics. Registration begins July 4.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Film
Description: Feature Film in the PEACE Park
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Start time: 8:00 pm
Age group: Teen, Children
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Crafts in the P.E.A.C.E. Park
Make a School of Rock-inspired craft before the movie starts!
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Art Gallery ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Collages on wood, by local artist John Wiese
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Join us for stories, rhymes, play, and exploration. Inspired by the work of Reggio Emilia educators, we will engage our hearts, hands, and minds in activities that connect us to stories, one another, and the world around us. Ages 2-5
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Stories, songs, rhymes, and other surprises for families with children ages 1 to 3.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Social
Description: Come in for this hour of open sensory play. For little ones of all ages.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
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 activities help develop early literacy skills during our weekly reading adventure.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring your babies and blankets in for books, bopping, and bouncing at our year round lap-sit program. This is the perfect program for children too young to enjoy Story Stop, but not too young to have fun.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Learn to create engaging, effective PowerPoint presentations in this 4- part series. Class 2 covers working with images and videos in PowerPoint, and changing the background of a slide by using an image, color, or texture. Registration begins June 28.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Stay after Story Stop for play-based activities designed to support kindergarten readiness skills presented by SPARK and Family Connections. Parents will learn about kindergarten standards and will have fun exploring through play with their child! For parents children ages 3-5.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: 12:00 pm
Age group: Teen, Children
Event type: Summer Reading, Health/Well-being, Art/Craft
Description: Youth between the ages of 0-18 can stop in for a free, nutritious meal courtesy of the Cleveland Foodbank. No meal service on July 4.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, July 19th, 2019
Start time: 4:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Social
Description: Sit around with your friends telling stories with s'mores! We'll share, listen, and eat in the grass or the teen room.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Art Gallery ]
Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2019
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Collages on wood, by local artist John Wiese
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2019
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: 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. No registration required.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2019
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: We know it can be hard to come in during the week for storytime, so why not drop in on a Saturday? Hear stories, sing songs, do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family to enjoy books, music, and activities. Story Stop is for preschoolers of all ages.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2019
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Book Discussion, Author, Art/Craft
Description: Pekar Comic Day
This free festival honors the late graphic novel writer and Cleveland Heights resident Harvey Pekar with a wide array of activities for children and adults. The festival will spotlight local, independent comic book and graphic novel writers,
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2019
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Interested in starting a website for a business or personal use? This class breaks down the steps needed to get up and running. Learn about the resources that are out there and tips to making a successful website. Registration begins Jul 6.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2019
Start time: 12:00 pm
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Art/Craft, Author, Book Discussion
Description: Panels presenting on Comics and Graphic Novels
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ Noble Meeting Room ]
Date: Sunday, July 21st, 2019
Start time: 1:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Culture/History
Description: Asian Services in Action offers weekly citizenship classes for individuals interested in obtaining U.S. Citizenship. Registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please call Asian Services in Action at (216) 881-0330.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Sunday, July 21st, 2019
Start time: 1:00 pm
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoor yoga and drum circle
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Lobby ]
Date: Sunday, July 21st, 2019
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Your library card gives you access to more than just books! Learn about the eBooks, movies, magazines, and more available free with your library card, wherever you are. Held in the Lee Road Lobby. Drop-in service: no registration required.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 9:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Health/Well-being, Social
Description: Get inspired and let your imagination lead you in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children up to age 5. Presented jointly by Heights Libraries and Family Connections.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family to enjoy books, music, and activities during our weekly reading adventure. Story Stop is for preschoolers of all ages.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Children's Storytelling Room ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Hear stories, sing songs, do a little dancing too! Bring the entire family to enjoy books, music, and activities during our weekly reading adventure. Story Stop is for preschoolers of all ages.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 12:00 pm
Age group: Teen, Children
Event type: Summer Reading, Health/Well-being, Art/Craft
Description: Youth between the ages of 0-18 can stop in for a free, nutritious meal courtesy of the Cleveland Foodbank. No meal service on July 4.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 1:00 pm
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Join us for a fun outdoor story time at the Walter Stinson Community Park! Prepare for songs, rhymes, stories, and games designed to promote early literacy. Look for Miss Angie and her colorful parachute near the gazebo every Monday starting May 30th. No registration needed. *weather permitting*
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: 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. No registration required.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 5:00 pm
Age group: Family, Adult
Event type: Outreach, Health/Well-being, Food/Gardening
Description: FREE fresh produce pick up at the Coventry Village Branch for families and individuals in need. Must be 18 years or older. Please bring a photo ID and bags. First come first served. Rain or shine. For questions contact Special Projects Manager, Maggie Kinney, at 216-932-3600 x 1290.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Culture/History, Health/Well-being
Description: The Welcome Hub provides ESL instruction and resources, information, and community space to non-native English speakers. Programs are structured to address the needs of the group. No registration required.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ Noble Meeting Room ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: School Age, Family, Children
Event type: Storytime, Social, Music, Art/Craft
Description: Join the library and Family Connections for a fun-filled series featuring parent and child play-based activities. Learn what to expect from kindergarten and ways to be school ready through singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing. For parents and children ages 4-5 years old.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ Coventry Meeting Room ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Adult, Family
Event type: Deaf
Description: Open social hour for Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing people Are you Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing? Are you interested in learning more about Deaf Culture? Come gather for a social hour at the Coventry Village Library! An interpreter will be provided.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Teen
Event type: Art/Craft, Social
Description: Teens, do you have something to say? (or read, sing, rap, or joke?) Please share it with the neighborhood at our special open mic evening hosted by Lake Erie Ink. We look forward to listening and spending time with you.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Learn the languages that create websites in this six-part class. Learners are expected to view material outside of class. In class, ask questions and build a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript languages. Email address required. Part 1 of 6. Registration for series begins July 8.
