LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Genealogy Clinic

Genealogy Clinics are informal sessions during which you can receive help and research guidance from expert volunteers and Library staff.

Saturday, June 17 | 10:30 a.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd floor

Get Out and Paint

Beat the heat in the shady Eastman Reading Garden and paint with us. Paint and canvas will be provided (while supplies last.) Just bring your creativity.

Saturday, June 17 | 12:00 p.m.

Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden

Chinese Basic Conversations and Reading

Enjoy a free, 50-minute course in reading Chinese and learning basic conversations.

Saturdays, June 17 & 24 | 3:00 p.m.

Main Library, 4th Floor, International Languges

Yoga Exercises

Enjoy a free 50-minute Yoga exercise session.

Saturdays, June 17 & 24 | 4:10 p.m. Main Library, 4th Floor, International Languges

Martin

LUTHER

KING, JR.

Club MLK-Line Dancing

Move and groove to the hottest line dances, both old and new.

Thursdays & Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Book Talk with Author Nicole D Miller

The author hosts a reading from her book When Love Wins and leads a discussion on key topics such as grief, recovery, mental health struggles, and childhood trauma.

Saturday, June 3 | 1:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Environmental Impact Series: Urban Ecology: Where Nature and the City Interact

With a focus on environmental conservancy and animal habitats, gain a better understanding of how you can help in the smallest of ways (and maximize positive environmental impact).

Tuesdays, June 6 – 20 | 4:00 p.m.

Pound Fitness

Enjoy an exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with pilates-inspired and yoga movements.

Tuesdays | 5:15 p.m.

Bookmaking Workshop

Learn how to make a variety of simple books from easy-to-find materials. Then, dive into what makes a story, choose your characters, and add all of the exciting elements that make a blockbuster story.

Thursday, June 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Rice

The Calm and Cozy Readers Kit

Pick up a free grab bag that includes a new book, take home popcorn, and a tea bag. Relax and wind down at home with a good book. (while supplies last)

Thursday, June 1

South

Sound Booth Orientation

Get started using our audio, video, and streaming equipment and capabilities with this orientation to the equipment available and the policies and instrutions you need.

Wednesday, June 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Coloring in Cleveland

Coloring books are not just for kids anymore, they are for everyone! Join us for Cleveland READS Coloring Days, which will include Cleveland themed books and some of your favorite storytime characters. Enjoy this family-oriented coloring program and relax.

Saturday, 17 | 12:00 p.m.

Tiny Art Show

Stop by and create your own, one-of-a-kind miniature masterpiece and, if you like, displayit for all to view at our Tiny Art Show.

Wednesday, June 14 | 4:30 p.m.

Junk Journaling

Learn to make a junk journal from scratch. This class will build from one class to the next, but beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Saturday, June 17 | 2:00 p.m.

Afternoon Painting @ South

Have you participated in a paint night?

Join us for an afternoon of painting, be inspired by the work of a different artist at each session and make your own art. Supplies will be provided while they last.

Wednesday, June 28 | 4:30 p.m.

July Fleet

Brushes and Books

Participate in pop-up art making: create your own masterpiece to take home and choose a free book (while supplies last.)

Thursday, July 20 | 1:00 p.m.

Fulton

Cleveland READS Escape Room

Follow clues, solve riddles, and escape our Learning Lab using clues from the Cleveland READS initiative.

Wednesday, July 19 | 2:30 p.m.

Checkmate!

Participants will learn the history and basic rules of the ancient game of chess, then practice your skills in a few friendly games.

Tuesday, July 11 | 1:00 p.m.

Glenville

Tuesday Crafts

You are an artist! Spark your creativity with fun art and craft projects that anyone can learn, but only you can make.

Tuesdays | 11:30 a.m.

Origami Hour

Create a world out of paper. Every Thursday, learn how to fold a piece of paper into a new masterpiece. Thursdays | 11:30 a.m.