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PROGRAM GUIDE Adult SPRING 2022

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A guide to programs, classes & exhibits at Cleveland Public Library. All offerings are free & open to the public. OUR MISSION We are The People’s University, the center of learning for a diverse and inclusive community. OUR VISION A city in which opportunity is within reach. A Library that empowers its people. CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 325 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 216-623-2800 • cpl.org LIBRARY HOURS Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm Saturdays, 10am–6pm Closed Sunday STAY CONNECTED

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Writers & Readers Series 2022 COURAGE, COMMITMENT & CHANGE: FOUR INSPIRING WOMEN CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO

ANITA HILL

COURAGE TO CHANGE Saturday, May 21 at 12pm

ASHLEY FORD: COURAGE TO SPEAK UP Ashley C. Ford is a writer, host, and educator who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her New York Times best-selling memoir, Somebody’s Daughter, was published by Flatiron Books in June 2021. Saturday, August 13 at 12pm Register at cplashleyford.eventbrite.com

NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES: COMMITMENT TO TRUTH Nikole Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. She has spent her career investigating racial injustice, and her reporting has earned her the MacArthur Fellowship, a Peabody Award, two George Polk Awards and the National Magazine Award three times. Saturday, November 19 at 12pm Register at cplnikolehannahjones.eventbrite.com

Nearly 30 years before the #MeToo movement Anita Hill appeared before Congress during confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Her courageous testimony of the sexual harassment she experienced did not stop Thomas’ appointment but it did change the conversation around sexual harassment, empower others to step forward, and spur wider discussions about gender-based violence. Believing is a manifesto about the origins and course of gender violence in our society; a combination of memoir, personal accounts, law, and social analysis, and a powerful call to arms from one of our most prominent and poised survivors.

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A Writers & Readers Workshop:

Beyond Stereotypes: The Path to Authenticity and Equity for Everyone

An online workshop exploring the intersection of gender stereotypes and gender-based violence. Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Amanda Cole, will provide resources for creating healthier and equitable spaces. Wednesday, May 25 from 4 – 6pm (online) Register at beyondgenderstereotypes.eventbrite.com

DiverseCITY Cleveland Series SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

Wednesday, April 27 from 6 – 7:30pm Survivors Fear: A Conversation on Sexual Assault (online)

Survivors of sexual violence often don’t disclose their victimization due to the fear of not being believed. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center professionals will facilitate a panel discussion and community conversation aimed at increasing the awareness regarding the prevalence of sexual violence and its impact, discuss how best to support a loved one when they disclose, and identifying ways to actively intervene and prevent sexual violence. Register at CPL.org/DiverseCITY

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CPL PLAY GAMING & ESPORTS

AT CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

CPL PLAY is returning to live, in-person events with game culture front and center. Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, enthusiast, or a casual fan, there’s more for you at CPL PLAY.

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ACCESS It’s all FREE and open to the public: no charge to attend or to compete.

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COMMUNITY Connect and network with fellow gamers, developers, business owners, and more.

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ACHIEVEMENT Level up to earn recognition and unlock new opportunities.

Expanded access to new technology and new ways to play, more guests, and new workshops and presentations.

All CPL PLAY events now feature both FREE PLAY and VERSUS PLAY elements. FREE PLAY puts the focus on new gaming experiences and includes everything from video games to board games. VERSUS PLAY is competitive gaming, live–streamed events, and esports coverage. Live, in–person event: Saturday May 28 from 10am – 5:30pm Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd floor

CPL PLAY ONLINE

Online play continues with live–streamed gaming and esports, discussions, tournaments, unboxings, panel discussions, and networking with a local and global community of gamers. Thursdays, April 14 & 28, and May 12 & 26 from 12 – 2pm twitch.tv/clevelandpubliclibrary Fridays, April 8 & 22, and May 6 & 20 from 5 – 8pm twitch.tv/clevelandpubliclibrary Visit cpl.org/gaming for more information about CPL PLAY, a schedule of upcoming events, and updates from the CPL PLAY world. Have questions? Contact CPL PLAY at gaming@cpl.org

CPL PLAY LEAGUE

Calling all gamers! Join the CPL PLAY League for competition in our libraries. Events are coming soon for King of Fighters XV, Halo Infinite, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and more. Play against Cleveland’s best and find out if you’ve got what it takes to win it all! Want to play? Contact gaming@cpl.org.

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NO CEILING

NEW Summer Education & Event Series For Young Professionals

Outdoor summer series for young professionals offers engaging social justice programs, conversations, experiences, and learning opportunities through music, speakers, and entertainment. No registration required. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Louis Stokes Wing Indoor Reading Garden. Mental Health & Music A deep dive discussion around mental health concerns in Cleveland, including stigma, statistics, and testimonials. Friday, May 27 from 5:30 – 8:30pm Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden Thrive with Pride Friday An engaging conversation to raise awareness and inspire action around concerns in the LGBTQ+ community including homelessness and violence against transgender people. June 24 from 5:30 – 8:30pm Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden

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Money, Power, Respect Meet leaders shaping Cleveland’s future in the areas of technological innovation, investing, stocks, crypto and more! Friday, July 29 from 5:30 – 8:30pm Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden Serious Business: From Side Hustle to Main Gig Calling all young entrepreneurs to get serious about your business. It is time to take your business from side hustle to main gig. Join CPL for an opportunity to network with other business owners and discover local resources that can help simplify your business development needs. Friday, August 26 from 5:30 – 8:30pm Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden A Celebration of Heritage Celebrate Latinx culture and cuisine while learning about some of the main issues concerning the local Hispanic community and how you can help. Friday, September 30 from 5:30 – 8:30pm Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden

Featured Online Programs

Valencia Joy

Write and Vibe Publishing founder, Cori Sykes, presents author Valencia Joy who will discuss her work, I Met a Guy. Saturday, April 16 at 11am Martin Luther King, Jr.

Self Care with Art Therapy Studio (online)

Take some time for yourself in this self–care art session for adults presented by the Art Therapy Studio. Just relax and make art…no art experience is necessary! Sessions are offered via Zoom. Space is limited and registration is required. A free art kit will be available for pickup at your preferred library location (while supplies last.) Instructions will be emailed to registered participants when kits are available for pickup. Contact Outreach & Programming Services at (216) 623–2921 or ops@cpl.org with any questions. Thursday, April 14 from 6:30 – 8pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8911892 Thursday, May 12 from 6:30 – 8pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8911901

Writing & Publishing Tips

Write and Vibe Publishing founder, Cori Sykes, and author Valencia Joy will provide tips about writing and publishing books. Saturday, May 7 at 11am Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dominique King

Write and Vibe Publishing founder, Cori Sykes, presents author Dominique King discussing her work, Stormey Knights. Saturday, May 21 at 11am Martin Luther King, Jr.

AUTHOR VISITS

AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER SERIES AT MLK

Pete Beatty

Cori Sykes

Write and Vibe Publishing founder, Cori Sykes, will discuss writing and publishing her children’s book Curiously Cara Meets Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Saturday, March 26 at 11am Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Talk with Author and Publisher Cori Sykes Write and Vibe Publishing founder, Cori Sykes, will discuss writing and publishing her book Crescent Tide. Saturday, April 2 at 11am Martin Luther King, Jr.

Pete Beatty’s Cuyahoga “is tragic and comic, hilarious and inventive––a 19th century legend for a 21st century America set in Northeast Ohio” (Boston Globe). Longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway award, this “very funny, rambunctious novel” (Los Angeles Times) tells the story of folk hero Big Son, through the memorable narration of Meed, an apprentice coffin maker, almanac author, and Big’s younger brother. The brothers are swept up in the rivalry between Cleveland and Ohio City and Meed must choose between brotherly love and his own ambitions. Mr. Beatty will read from his novel, answer questions, discuss inspirations, and highlight neighborhood landmarks that appear in the novel. Saturday, May 14 at 11am Carnegie West | 7

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Ohio Women on Wikipedia

The Ohio Center for the Book, in partnership with the Center for Local and Global History at Cleveland Public Library and the State Library of Ohio, invites everyone to help edit Wikipedia during Women’s History Month, especially articles relating to inductees in the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame. For full details, links to suggested articles to work on, online reference resources, and educational materials to get you started on editing the online encyclopedia, check out ohiocenterforthebook.org. Together, we can improve the coverage of Ohio’s women in Wikipedia. All month long ohiocenterforthebook.org

Online Programs

Online programs are offered via Zoom. Registration is required.

MARCH Method Writing Workshops Method writing is similar to method acting: interact with others or engage in multiple environments as if you are your character or ideal reader. This allows you to get a deeper understanding of their needs, desires, or expectations in order to create compelling, impactful writing. Saturdays, March 5, 12 & 19 at 10:30am Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8601784 Health Awareness: Colorectal Cancer Join us for an informational presentation and discussion on colorectal cancer presented by medical professionals from University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Thursday, March 10 at 4:30pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8605106

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Poetry Reading with Kari Gunter–Seymour Join us for an online poetry reading by Ohio’s poet laureate, Kari Gunter–Seymour. A Q&A session will follow the reading. Saturday, April 2 at 1pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8603733 Author Talk: Dr. Mark Souther Cleveland State University Professor of History Dr. Mark Souther discusses his recent article, “Through the Ivory Curtain: African Americans in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, before the Fair Housing Movement”, which examines attempts by African Americans to obtain housing in Cleveland Heights prior to the Fair Housing Act. Learn more about the experiences of Black live–in servants, apartment building janitors, renters, and homeowners who laid the foundation that made Cleveland Heights a national model for suburban racial integration. Saturday, April 9 at 2pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8604587 Author Talk: The Birth Certificate: An American History Northwestern University Professor Dr. Susan J. Pearson traces the history of the birth certificate to explain when, how, and why birth certificates came to matter so much. The author will discuss her work about the social, political, and legal history of this vital record. Saturday, April 16 at 2pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8604589 Poetry Discussion: Playlist for the Apocalypse Join us for a virtual poetry book discussion to read and discuss poems in Playlist for the Apocalypse: Poems by Rita Dove. Saturday, April 16 at 3:30pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8604992

MAY My Mismatched Socks Take part in a two–day personal transformation workshop taught by Shauna Hibbits, motivational speaker and author of My Mismatched Socks. Wednesday, May 11 & Friday, May 13 at 12pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8601837

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Cancer Health Awareness Series:

Depression & Cancer Diagnosis Join us for an informational presentation and discussion on depression & cancer diagnosis presented by medical professionals from University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Thursday, May 12 at 4:30pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8605111

Library Programs MARCH GLENVILLE Snail Mail Club Rediscover the lost art of letter writing: write letters and postcards to friends and family and learn fancy folds, decorative touches, and other fun ways to send a greeting to someone special. Friday, March 3 at 4pm MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Black Women Coping in Community: Panel Discussion Join us for a free panel bringing together Black women from diverse backgrounds to discuss different aspects of coping in Cleveland including poverty, medical racism, environmental racism, underemployment/unemployment, work/wage discrimination, and police abuse/brutality. This program, moderated by Dr. Tisha Carter, is the kickoff event of the Black Women Coping in Community (BWCC) series. Tuesday, March 8 at 4pm

Western Reserve Grief Services Art Therapy Life is forever changed after the death of a loved one; but their memory is still there, just below the surface. Grief specialsts and art therapists lead art–based sessions which help participants process and commemorate the loss of a loved one. Wednesdays, March 23 & 30 at 5pm PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY Lunchtime Knitting Circle Join our monthly 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. Donated yarn is occasionally available for Warm Up Cleveland items, while supplies last. Wednesday March 9 at 12pm ROCKPORT Time Out for Typing Let’s practice and progress our typing skills together! Drop by any time during this hour to use websites with practice lessons and games designed to improve your typing skills and become more comfortable using the computer. Monday, March 7 at 1pm Find Your Next Read Come learn how to use Goodreads, NoveList Plus, NPR’s Book Concierge, and Cleveland Public Library’s catalog for online book recommendations. Tuesday, March 15 at 1pm No–Pressure Book Club Join us to chat about any books you’ve read recently and hear about new titles to tempt your interest. Monday, March 21 at 1pm Rockport

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SOUTH South Stationery Club Enjoy and explore elevated letter writing. We’ll have basic supplies available for your use along with cutting edge tools like the Cricut Cutting Machine to craft fancy, intricate, and unique cards and letters for any occasion. Tuesday, March 1 at 12pm South MakerSpace Monday 3D printer, laser engraver, and STEM projects, oh my! Visit the South Branch MakerSpace Corner once a month to learn how to use all our new gadgets and light your creative spark. We’ll even have supplies available for you to make an item or two for yourself while supplies last. Monday, March 21 at 3pm

APRIL GLENVILLE Snail Mail Club Rediscover the lost art of letter writing: write letters and postcards to friends and family and learn fancy folds, decorative touches, and other fun ways to send a greeting to someone special. Friday, April 1 at 4pm MAIN LIBRARY Plants For Our Planet Learn about the history of Earth Day and the importance of the plants that supply our food and nutrients. Find out how the Seed Library came to Cleveland Public Library, enjoy gardening demos along with tips and tricks, explore our extensive gardening collection, and begin planning your dream garden. Friday, April 22 at 4:30pm Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden Blackout Poetry Workshop with Michael Nyers Michael Nyers of Fade into a Blackout Poetry will lead this poetry craft workshop for participants of all ages. Saturday, April 23 at 3:30pm

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Write About Now: BWCC Therapeutic Journaling Workshop Journaling is a powerful tool for processing difficult emotions and healing from traumatic events. Black women and girls are encouraged to attend this free interactive workshop on journaling, facilitated by Dr. Tisha Carter, as part of the Black Women Coping in Community series. Tuesday, April 12 at 4pm PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY Lunchtime Knitting Circle Join our monthly 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. Donated yarn is occasionally available for Warm Up Cleveland items, while supplies last. Wednesday, April 13 at 12pm ROCKPORT Time Out for Typing Let’s practice and progress our typing skills together! Drop by any time during this hour to use websites with practice lessons and games to work on typing and getting more comfortable with using the computer. Monday, April 4 at 1pm No–Pressure Book Club Join us to chat about any books you’ve read recently and hear about new titles to tempt your interest. Monday, April 18 at 1pm SOUTH South Stationery Club Enjoy and explore elevated letter writing. We’ll have basic supplies available for your use along with cutting edge tools like the Cricut Cutting Machine to craft fancy, intricate, and unique cards and letters for any occasion. Tuesday, April 5 at 12pm

MakerSpace Monday 3D printer, laser engraver, and STEM projects, oh my! Visit the South Branch MakerSpace Corner once a month to learn how to use all our new gadgets and light your creative spark. We’ll even have supplies available for you to make an item or two for yourself while supplies last. Monday, April 18 at 5pm

MAY GLENVILLE Snail Mail Club Rediscover the lost art of letter writing: write letters and postcards to friends and family and learn fancy folds, decorative touches, and other fun ways to send a greeting to someone special. Friday, May 6 at 4pm MAIN LIBRARY Downtown Dog Walk Hey Downtowners: join us for a dog walk around town.* Learn about the local landmarks while you mix and meet fellow dog owners. Meet up at the Eastman Reading Garden. All dogs must be on a leash. Please remember to bring pick–up bag. (*Weather permitting.) Wednesday, May 25 at 5pm MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Creating in Community: BWCC Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry Writing Workshop Use storytelling, poetry, and essay writing to explore the past, discuss the present, or imagine a new future. In this free workshop, Black women and girls are invited to learn tools and techniques to amplify their voices and represent their unique experiences and perspectives. This program is facilitated by Michelle R. Smith, Programming Associate for Literary Cleveland, as part of the Black Women Coping in Community (BWCC) series. Tuesday, May 10 at 4pm

MEMORIAL–NOTTINGHAM

Pound Fitness Class Enjoy an exciting, exhilarating full–body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with pilates–inspired and yoga movements led by a Pound Pro fitness instructor. Tuesdays, May 3 & 17 at 5:15pm MNT Means Jobs Employment and Resource Fair Seeking employment and resouces? Employers from Cleveland Clinic, Dave’s Supermarket, Tri–C, Step Forward, Towards Employment, and Morrison Products will be in attendance. Wednesday, May 19 at 11am PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY Lunchtime Knitting Circle Join our monthly 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. Donated yarn is occasionally available for Warm Up Cleveland items, while supplies last. Wednesday, May 11 at 12pm ROCKPORT

Time Out for Typing Let’s practice and progress our typing skills together! Drop by any time during this hour to use websites with practice lessons and games designed to improve your typing skills and become more comfortable using the computer. Monday, May 2 at 1pm Online Learning with CPL Interested in taking online courses for personal or career growth? We’ll be sharing information about Gale Courses and Linkedin Learning and assist with signing up for their classes, which are offered for free through Cleveland Public Library. Tuesday, May 10 at 1pm No–Pressure Book Club Join us to chat about any books you’ve read recently and hear about new titles to tempt your interest. Monday, May 16 at 1pm | 11

Book Discussions SOUTH BROOKLYN (SBN) BOOK CLUB

Join us to discuss each month’s great read:

Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Channel It by Ethan Kross Thursday, March 24 at 4:30pm

Punch Me Up to the Gods by Brian Broome Thursday, April 21 at 4:30pm

TREMONT THINK AND DRINK BOOK CLUB

Literary Tavern, 1031 Literary Road, Cleveland, OH 44113 Join us for an engaging book discussion while enjoying your favorite beverage at Literary Tavern. This quarter we’re featuring the following great reads: You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe Monday March 14, 2022 at 7pm

Thick and Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom Monday, April 11 at 7pm Klara & the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Thursday, May 19 at 4:30pm Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day by Amishi Jha, Amishi Monday, May 9 at 7pm

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Book Discussions GET GRAPHIC BOOK CLUB

Grab a drink and pull up a seat for some lively discussions about graphic novels (hosted by the Ohio Center for the Book.)

Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness by Kristen Radtke Thursday, March 3 at 6pm

Sabrina by Nick Drnaso Thursday, April 7 at 6pm

SAVE THE DATES: DOCUSERIES DISCUSSIONS

Amend: The Fight for America is a six-part workshop that explores the impacts of the 14th Amendment and how it has affected everything from slavery to immigration, women’s voting rights, and gay marriage. Suggested reading: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. Space is limited and registration is required. Register at foreward_series2_amend.eventbrite.com

Citizenship for Black Americans

Wednesday, May 25 from 6 – 7:30pm Resistance to Equality as Outlined in the 14th Amendment Wednesday, June 29 from 6 – 7:30pm at RICE The Wait for Civil Rights Wednesday, July 27 from 6 – 7:30pm at LANGSTON HUGHES Control, Equality, and Women Wednesday, August 24 from 6 – 7:30pm at FLEET Love and Equality for All Wednesday, September 21 from 6 – 7:30pm at FULTON

Grass by Keum Suk Gendry–Kim Thursday, May 5 at 6pm

All sessions take place at Bookhouse Brewing, 1526 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

The Promise of the American Dream Wednesday, October 19 from 6 – 7:30pm at MAIN LIBRARY, BRETT HALL, 1st FLOOR Latinx Make Art Explore identity and culture in this weekly art series for adults offered by Art Therapy Studio. No art experience needed! Art supplies provided. Bring your creativity and a willingness to try new things. Registration required. Fridays, March 18 – April 29 from 6:30 – 8pm at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, 2800 Archwood Ave Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8975697 How Do We Talk To Each Other? A Literary Cleveland Staged Reading Join Literary Cleveland for a dramatic reading of original literary works by local writers addressing themes of dialogue, discourse, and the ways we speak to each other. Under the direction of Christine Howey, the program will combine the words of local writers with the talents of local theater professionals. Saturday, April 9 at 3pm Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, Lower Level | 13

Computer Classes APRIL SUNDAY

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SATURDAY 2 My Digital Life 3:00–5:00pm

4 Microsoft Resume Workshop Word I-IV 11:15am–12:15pm 3:15–4:45pm

Microsoft Word I-IV 3:15–4:45pm

Resume Workshop 3:15–4:15pm

26 Microsoft Word I-IV 3:15–4:45pm

6 Microsoft 7 8 Job Searching Excel I-IV My Digital Life Online 11:00am–1:00pm 11:15am–12:45pm 11:15am–12:15pm 13 Microsoft 14 My Digital Life Excel I-IV 11:00am–1:00pm 11:15am–12:45pm

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20 Microsoft 21 22 Job Searching My Digital Life Excel I-IV 11:00am–1:00pm 11:15am–12:45pm Online 3:15–4:15pm 27 Microsoft 28 My Digital Life Excel I-IV 11:00am–1:00pm 11:15am–12:45pm

9 My Digital Life 3:00–5:00pm

23 My Digital Life 3:00–5:00pm

30 My Digital Life 3:00–5:00pm

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9 Resume Workshop 11:15am–12:15pm

23 Resume Workshop 3:15–4:15pm

Microsoft Excel I-IV 3:15pm–4:45pm

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Microsoft My Digital Life Word I-IV 11:00am–1:00pm 11:15am–12:45pm

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10 Microsoft Excel I-IV 3:15pm–4:45pm

12 13 Microsoft Job Searching My Digital Life Word I-IV Online 11:00am–1:00pm 11:15am–12:45pm 11:15am–12:15pm

Microsoft 17 Excel I-IV 3:15pm–4:45pm

18 Microsoft 19 Word I-IV My Digital Life 11:00am–1:00pm 11:15am–12:45pm

Microsoft 24 Excel I-IV 3:15pm–4:45pm

7 My Digital Life 3:00–5:00pm

14 My Digital Life 3:00–5:00pm

21 My Digital Life 3:00–5:00pm

27 Microsoft 26 Word I-IV Job Searching My Digital Life Online 11:00am–1:00pm 11:15am–12:45pm 3:15–4:15pm

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My Digital Life

IN-PERSON COMPUTER CLASS

CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

NEW! MY DIGITAL LIFE My Digital Life is our new, task-based approach to teaching basic computer skills. Learn everything from how to operate a computer using keyboard and mouse to setting up your own email address and social media accounts. Learn about the Internet for connecting to the Web and how to find important information. Practice the skills you learn while completing tasks and projects. By the end of the course, you will be able to complete tasks that are useful in everyday life – from filling out forms to uploading a file.

Take all the classes in the series or choose only the sessions you need. Classes meet at Main Library. Limited transportation assistance is available for those who qualify. Contact TechCentral at 216-623-2980 to register or learn more.

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Microsoft Word I – IV Tuesdays, April 5 – 26 3:15 – 4:45pm

Microsoft Excel I – IV Tuesdays, May 3 – 24 3:15 – 4:45pm

Microsoft Excel I – IV Thursdays, April 7 – 28 11:15am – 12:45pm

Microsoft Word I – IV Thursdays, May 5 – 26 11:15am – 12:45pm

Resume Workshop Monday, April 4 11:15am – 12:15pm

Resume Workshop Monday, May 9 11:15am – 12:15pm

Job Searching Online Friday, April 8 11:15am – 12:15pm

Job Searching Online Friday, May 13 11:15am – 12:15pm

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ONLINE CLASSES

IN-PERSON CLASSES

ONLINE CLASSES

IN-PERSON CLASSES

My Digital Life Saturdays, April 2 – 30 3 – 5pm Wednesdays, April 6 – 27 11am – 1pm

My Digital Life Wednesdays, May 4 – 25 11am – 1pm Saturdays, May 7 – 28 3 – 5pm

Resume Workshop Monday, April 18 3:15 – 4:15pm

Resume Workshop Monday, May 23 3:15 – 4:15pm

Job Searching Online Friday, April 22 3:15 – 4:15pm

Job Searching Online Friday, May 27 3:15 – 4:15pm

Registration is required. Registration opens approximately ten days prior to each class or the beginning of the series. Register at cpl.libcal.com/events or contact TechCentral at 216–623–2980.

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LEGAL AID AT THE LIBRARY

Free, brief legal advice & referral clinics for low–income individuals needing assistance with civil legal issues such as housing, family law, education, personal safety, health and public benefits, work and income, and immigration (no criminal matters). Volunteer attorneys are available for brief advice and referral only. Advice clinic attorneys do not represent you. If you need legal representation, you may be referred to the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cleveland or to another service partner. For more information, contact the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cleveland at 216–687–1900 or visit lasclev.org. Saturday, April 9 10 – 11am | Memorial–Nottingham Saturday, May 14 10 – 11am | Rockport

Exhibits

FIND CLEVELAND HERE

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Louis Stokes Wing of the Cleveland Public Library, the “Find Cleveland Here” exhibit highlights resources from the library’s research collections documenting Cleveland’s history. Ongoing Main Library Lower Level

LEGALWORKS

LegalWorks is a non–profit organization which provides legal consultation and assistance for qualified, low–income youth and adults in underserved communities. Areas of assistance focus on legal issues that prevent people from moving forward in their lives, including the need for expungements, sealing records, obtaining certificates of qualified employment, clearing outstanding warrants, restoring driving privileges, and other select legal matters. Service is provided by appointment at three library locations. Registration is required. Need legal advice or help now? Need an appointment on a different day or time? Visit legalworksneo.org for more information. Mondays, 12 – 3:30pm | Glenville Register at legalworksglenville.eventbrite.com Tuesdays, 12 – 3:30pm | Fulton Register at legalworksfulton.eventbrite.com Wednesdays, 12 – 3:30pm | Mt. Pleasant Register at legalworksmtpleasant. eventbrite.

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AskCPL Get the answers and research help you need. Visit cpl.org and click the AskCPL logo to submit a question or visit answers.cpl.org to browse frequently asked questions and a selection of useful information.

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MUSIC AT MAIN • Spring Concert Series Main Library – Downtown, Eastman Reading Garden

EMILY KEENER

Saturday, April 2, 2022 • 2:00 p.m. Former contestant on The Voice, Emily Keener comes to Cleveland Public Library with her original folk rock songs.

CLEVELAND BRASSWORKS

Saturday, May 7, 2022 • 2:00 p.m. Cleveland Brassworks comes to Cleveland Public Library to perform. A classical brass quintet with a not-so-classical twist. 216-623-2848 • Free & open to the public.

FREE FAMILY MEALS

A variety of FREE meal packages are available at neighborhood branches through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Meals are available to anyone while supplies last. Contact your neighborhood branch for details and availability. Kids’ Café, all branches and Youth Services, Main Library, 4th floor Nutritious grab-and-go meals for kids and teens, ages 18 and under.

Coming soon! The Artbox Mobile library and public art gallery to open in Asiatown! Friday & Saturday, June 4 – October 8 featuring... Borrow & Return Materials

Backpack Meals, select locations A two-day supply of meals, including two breakfasts, two entrees, and two snacks, for youth ages 18 and under.

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Family Food Boxes, select locations A free 20–30-pound box of non-perishable dry goods including milk, pasta, rice, and canned goods such as fruit and tuna available for pick-up by families and adults.

Family Fun Programming

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Explore Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Arts & Culture

Free Book Friday and more!

CLEVELAND DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Scan and digitize your personal, business, or community group photos, collections, or historical documents. Use our free high-resolution equipment and take advantage of expert assistance if you need it. Call or email 216-623-2813 or digitization@cpl.org for more information.

BOOKS BY MAIL

Can’t make it to the Library? Let us bring the Library to you. Cleveland Public Library users may receive their favorite books and movies at home by mail. Several programs are available: Homebound Service is available for eligible seniors and people with disabilities. Words on Wheels is a FREE service is available to adult residents of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, which includes Cleveland, Bratenahl, Newburgh Heights, and Linndale. For more information on Homebound Service and Words on Wheels, visit cpl.org/books-by-mail.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

Patrons may borrow books or microfilm and order photocopies of journal articles that are not available through our subscription databases or the regional CLEVNET library system. Some restrictions apply. For more information email interlibrary.loan1@cpl.org or call 216-623-2901.

Library Cards Library cards are available to adults, children, and teens who reside, work, or attend an educational institution in the State of Ohio. Special Scholar Success Library Cards are available to young people age 17 and under. eCards are available for access to electronic resources such as ebooks, emedia, research databases, etc. Apply online at cpl.org. Educator Cards are available to teachers in schools or licensed childcare centers. Apply for a library card, eCard, or educator card at any Cleveland Public Library location or online at cpl.org. Visit cpl.org/aboutthelibrary/usingthe library/library-cards for more information. And, don’t forget…Cleveland Public Library is fine free. There are no late fees for items returned a bit late, so read on! Cleveland Landmark Series

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The Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled provides free library services of braille and audio materials for kids, teens, and adults. Eligible borrowers in the State of Ohio may request and receive materials by postage-free mail. For more information, contact OLBPD at OLBPD@cpl.org or call 216-623-2911 or 800-362-1262

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Discover a wide range of job, career, and entrepreneurship information online at the library. Visit cpl.org/services/career-development today for help in searching for a job or in taking the next steps in your job, career, or entrepreneurial journey.

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JOB AND CAREER RESOURCES

Library Locations MAIN LIBRARY • 325 Superior Ave. • 623-2800 LOUIS STOKES WING • 525 Superior Ave. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY (IN CITY HALL) 601 Lakeside Ave. Room 100 • 623-2919 1 ADDISON 6901 Superior Ave. 623-6906 2 BROOKLYN* 3706 Pearl Rd. 623-6920 3 CARNEGIE WEST 1900 Fulton Rd. 623-6927 4 COLLINWOOD 856 East 152nd St. 623-6934 5 EAST 131ST STREET 3830 East 131st St. 623-6941 6 EASTMAN* 11602 Lorain Ave. 623-6955 7 FLEET 7224 Broadway Ave. 623-6962 8 FULTON 3545 Fulton Rd. 623-6969

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9 GARDEN VALLEY 7201 Kinsman Rd., Suite 101 623-6976

16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 1962 Stokes Blvd. 623-7018

10 GLENVILLE 11900 St. Clair Ave. 623-6983

17 MEMORIALNOTTINGHAM 17109 Lake Shore Blvd. 623-7039

11 HARVARD-LEE 16918 Harvard Ave. 623-6990 12 HOUGH 1566 Crawford Rd. 623-6997 13 JEFFERSON* 850 Jefferson Ave. 623-7004 14 LANGSTON HUGHES 10200 Superior Ave. 623-6975 15 LORAIN* 8216 Lorain Ave. 623-7011

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OHIO LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED (OLBPD) 17121 Lake Shore Blvd. 623-2911 18 MT. PLEASANT 14000 Kinsman Rd. 623–7032 19 RICE 11535 Shaker Blvd. 623-7046 20 ROCKPORT 4421 West 140th St. 623-7053

21 SOUTH 3096 Scranton Rd. 623-7060 22 SOUTH BROOKLYN 4303 Pearl Rd. 623-7067 23 STERLING 2200 East 30th St. 623-7074 24 UNION 3463 East 93rd St. 623-7088 25 WALZ* 7910 Detroit Ave. 623-7095 26 WEST PARK* 3805 West 157th St. 623-7102 27 WOODLAND* 5806 Woodland Ave. 623-7109 *TEMPORARILY CLOSED *TEMPORARILY CLOSING MAY 7 FOR RENOVATIONS