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LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Seed Starting with OSU Master Gardeners
An OSU Master Gardener shares the steps for success with seed starting. Participants will learn about proper containers, planting, light, heat, how to set up an area at home, when to start, and how to water. Soil and peat pots will be provided by the library and an opportunity to check out seeds for The Seed Library will also be available.
Thursday, March 16 | 10:30 a.m.
Healthy Body & Healthy Mind: Helping Seniors Live Their Best Life
This FREE showcase event for seniors includes interactive workshops, an information fair, raffle prizes, giveaways, and free a lunch. Enjoy a day with neighbors and friends, take part in interactive workshops, and visit the information fair filled with resources and giveaways that will help you reach your goals for health in body and mind.
Thursday, March 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register at HealthyMindHealthyBodyMLK.eventbrite.com
MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM
WOW Women Wednesdays (online)
This dynamic discussion series aims to inform, motivate, empower, and enlighten women of all generations to live with greater purpose. Topics for each week are as follows:
Flirting vs. Sexual Harassment
Wednesday, March 8 | 1:00 p.m.
Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/10052095
Budgeting and Credit
Wednesday, March 15 | 1:00 p.m.
Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/10052096
Sickle Cell Anemia presented by University Hospitals
Wednesday, March 22 | 1:00 p.m.
Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/10052097
Yoga Fitness
This free, beginners’ yoga class will revitalize your body, relax your mind, and reduce stress with slow, gentle standing flows and floor poses that will also increase your strength and flexibility.
Saturday, March 18 | 1:00 p.m.
MT. PLEASANT
LegalWorks legalworksmtpleasant.eventbrite.com
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.
Wednesdays | 12:00 – 3:30p.m.
Public Administration Library
Lunchtime Knitting Circle
Join our gatherings for knitters and crocheters. Crafters of every skill level are welcome. Many of us support Warm Up Cleveland by crafting items such as hats, scarves, mittens, blankets, and baby items to help neighbors in need.
Wednesday, March 8 | 12:00 p.m.
Public Administration Library, City Hall, Room 100
Rice
Poem for Cleveland Workshops
Add your voice to the mosaic of Cleveland voices to tell the story of our city. Poem for Cleveland, an anthology of the works created from the project, will be published by Red Giant Press.
Saturday, March 18 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rockport
No Pressure Book Club
Still haven’t finished that book? No problem! We still want to hear about it. Share with other readers what you are currently reading and add other exciting reads to your list.
Tuesday, March 14 | 1:00 p.m.
Rockport Immortal Poets Society (R.I.P.S.)
Seeking local poets to discuss famous poets and poetry including Walt Whitman (March 14), Robert Frost (April 4), Maya Angelou (April 18), and Allen Ginsberg (May 16), and to create new poetry to read, critique, and re-read.
Tuesday, March 14 | 4:45p.m.
South
Crafts To Go
Fire up your creativity every Saturday: pick up a free craft kit to go and enjoy some crafting time at home.
Saturdays | 5:00 p.m.
Tiny Art Show
Stop by and create your own, one-of-akind miniature masterpiece and display it for all to see at our Tiny Art Show.
Wednesday, March 8 | 4:30 p.m.
Family Coloring Day
Coloring books are not just for kids anymore, they are for everyone! Discover the relaxing benefits of coloring at the library. Bring the whole family. Coloring books and supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials from home.
Saturdays, March 11 & 25 | 12:00 p.m.
Junk Journaling
Learn how to make a junk journal from scratch. This monthly series will build from one class to the next, but beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Saturday, March 11 | 2:30 p.m.
Craft Café
Do you want to be inspired and get your creative spark ignited? Join us at the Craft Café to sample a new craft idea each month.
Wednesday, March 15 | 11:00 a.m.
South Brooklyn
Knit Together
Do you enjoy knitting or are you interested in learning? Join our weekly knitting group. No experience needed and basic supplies are provided while they last.
Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m.
1st Annual Mini Con: A Fandom Series
Our free, family-friendly “convention” includes comics, films & TV, sci-fi, horror, fantasy, anime, gaming, and a great chance to show off your favorite cosplay, too. This is the place to be every Thursday in March.
Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.
Union
Computer Basics for Adults & Seniors
Learn the basics of the using the computer, internet browsing, email essentials and more.
Saturdays, March 11 & 25 | 2:00 p.m.
Punch & Paint
Join us for a FREE art session featuring DIY paint -by-number creations. Supplies provided while they last.
Thursday, March 23 | 4:30 p.m.
How to Bury a Loved One: The Importance of Planning Ahead
Learn the necessary steps of preplanning final arrangements before a loss occurs.
Thursday, March 23 | 4:30 p.m.
West Park
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Free tax preparation assistance for seniors and low income individuals. Volunteers from AARP will be on hand to help file federal and state tax forms. Registration is required. Please call West Park Branch to reserve a time: (216) 623-7102. Participants are required to pick up a package of forms ahead of time to complete and bring to the appointment.
Fridays | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Healthy Body & Healthy Mind: Helping Seniors Live Their Best Life
This showcase event for seniors includes interactive workshops, an information fair, raffle prizes, giveaways, and free a lunch. Enjoy a day with neighbors and friends, take part in interactive workshops, and visit the information fair filled with resources and giveaways that will help you reach your goals for health in body and mind.
Thursday, March 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register at HealthyMindHealthyBodyWPK.eventbrite.com
