LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

March

Addison

Bingo Season

Socialization is the spice of life. Join us for an all-time favorite game of bingo designed to connect participants of all ages. You might even win a small prize!

Wednesday, March 15 | 2:00 p.m.

Collinwood

Making Your Money Work for You

In collaboration with Community Wealth Partners, this financial Literacy workshop will allow participants to learn about effective budgeting, using practical money skills, want vs needs strategies, and much more.

Saturday, March 25 | 11:00 am – 1:00 p.m.

EAST 131st STREET

Financial Literacy & Wealth Building

This series of three monthly economic empowerment workshops covers the basics of credit building, buying a car, and home ownership.

Saturday, March 11 | 1:30 p.m.

Fleet

Picture Day

Bring your smiles and update your photo albums at our FREE photo session. Individuals and groups (up to 8 people) are welcome. Each individual or group may take two photos and choose one photo of which to receive a single, free print: 8x10 (1 Photo/ 1 sheet), 5x7 (2 photos/1 sheet), or wallet (8 photos/ 1 sheet).

Wednesday, March 22 | 1:00 p.m.

Fulton

LegalWorks at Cleveland Public Library

LegalWorks is a non-profit organization which provides legal consultation and assistance for qualified, low-income youth and adults in underserved communities. Registration is required.

Tuesdays | 12:30 – 3:30p.m.

Register at legalworksfulton.eventbrite.com

Breast Cancer Awareness

Healthcare professionals from University Hospitals share breast cancer information, resources, and tips for patients and for family and friends who want to support them.

Tuesday, March 7 | 2:00 p.m.

March Maker Madness Monday

It’s Maker Madness in the Clark Fulton Learning Lab. Take the Maker Challenge and set your creativity free. Your creation goes home with you and you just might win a prize if yours is the most original.

Monday, March 20 | 1:00 p.m.

Garden Valley

Chess Club 23

Learn the rudiments of chess and play a few games to improve and expand your skills.

Fridays, March 10, 17 & 24 | 3:00 p.m.

Glenville

LegalWorks at Cleveland Public Library

LegalWorks is a non-profit organization which provides free legal consultation and assistance for qualified, low-income youth and adults in underserved communities. Registration is required.

Mondays | 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Register at legalworksglenville.eventbrite.com

Origami Hour

Create a world out of paper. Every Thursday, learn how to fold a piece of paper into a new masterpiece.

Thursdays | 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday Crafts

You are an artist! Spark your creativity with fun art and craft projects that anyone can learn and take home a masterpiece that only you can make.

Tuesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Brain Health

Learn about healthy aging, ways to promote brain health, and the eight pillars of brain health, presented by staff from the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

Wednesday, March 22 | 12:00 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe

Create extraordinary objects from ordinary duct tape.

Monday, March 27 | 4:00 p.m.

Jefferson

Walkabout Tremont: Fantastic Fish Fries Stop in during Walkabout Tremont to learn tips and tricks from the best fish fries in the region. Vote for your favorite fish fry elements and help create dazzling fish art in the window.

Friday, March 10 | 5:00 p.m.

Legal Aid at the Library

Free, first come, first served advice and referral clinics for people with low-income who have civil legal issues (no criminal cases.) Attorneys are available for brief advice and referral only. Clinic attorneys do not represent you. If you need legal representation you may be referred to The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland or another service provider. Need help now? Legal Aid is open 24/7 online, taking intake applications at lasclev.org/contact. Questions?

Call 1-877-817-3777 or visit lasclev.org.

Saturday, March 11 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Beginning Acrylic Painting

Explore the basics of acrylic painting in a fun, lightly-facilitated atmosphere. All supplies will be provided (while they last.) Space is limited. Need more information? Call (216) 623-7004 or email jefferson.branch@cpl.org.

Saturday, March 11 | 2:00 p.m.

Tremont Think and Drink Book Club

Join us for an engaging book discussion while enjoying your favorite beverage at. This month’s great read is Lost & Found: A Memoir by Kathryn Schulz

Monday, March 13 | 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park Pub

2609 W 14th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

Plant Swap: Indoor and Out

Is it time to split your hosta? Do your daisies need a new home? What will you do with all those spider plant babies? Come to the library and you can swap or give away your excess flora.

Saturday, March 18 | 2:00 p.m.

Backyard Composting 101

Join Cuyahoga Recycles and learn how to start composting in your own backyard. Compost bins and equipment will be available for sale at the end of the workshop. Details on composting equipment can be found here: cuyahogarecycles.org/buy_a_compost_bin

Saturday, March 25 | 2:00 p.m.

Main Library

Chinese Basic Conversations & Reading

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

Saturdays, March 11 – 25 | 3:00 p.m.

Main Library, International Languages, 4th floor Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9902597

Yoga Exercise

Free 50-minute Yoga exercise session for all ages.

Saturdays, March 11 – 25 | 4:10 p.m.

Main Library, International Languages, 4th floor Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9902805

Genealogy Clinic

Informal sessions offer introduction to genealogy as well as research help from expert volunteers and Library staff. Beginners and more experienced family researchers are welcome. Contact the Center for Local and Global History at (216) 623-2864 or clgh@cpl.org for more information.

Saturday, March 18 | 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Louis Stokes Wing, Center for Local and Global History, 6th floor

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

InnerCityTrades: Get Smart with Money

A series of free workshops that inspire generational wealth: InnerCityTrades helps families learn about stocks & long term investments. The program empowers youth & families with financial literacy tools, resources, and helps families start a stock portfolio.

Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 30 | 4:00 p.m.

Club MLK: Line Dancing

Get your feet moving on the dance floor in this multi-generational line dancing program. No experience needed.

Thursdays | 5:00 p.m.