Cleveland Public Library | Spring 2024 Family Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE

Kids, Teens & Families

SPRING 2024

A guide to programs, classes & exhibits at Cleveland Public Library.

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, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Friday, March 1 at 4:30pm | Rice

Friday, March 22 at 4:30pm | Rockport

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se with guest speakers from ide and view the solar m 1:00 – 4:00pm | Addison

4 Party with crafts and fun facts, 00pm | South

Solar Celebration

View the eclipse right here in our backyard.

Cereal Box Solar Eclipse Projector

View the solar eclipse safely with your own solar eclipse projector.

Wednesday, April 3 at 4:00pm | Eastman

Thursday, Aprill 4 at 4:00pm | Eastman

To register & for more information, visit cpl.org/eclipse.

Monday, April 8 at 2:30pm | MemorialNottingham

Solar Eclipse: Make a Pinhole Viewer

Make a pinhole viewer as a fun way to safely view and project the solar eclipse Enjoy crafts and eclipse fun, too.

Monday, April 8 from 2:00 – 4:30 pm | South Brooklyn

Young Scholars’ Academy

Learn to Read & Succeed!

Weekly program prepares children and their caregivers for Kindergarten. All lessons are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards.

Register for one of these age-appropriate sessions:

Beginner: ages 3 - 4

Transitional: ages 4 - 6

Scholars who register for the Transitional session must be Kindergarten eligible for the coming school year.

Morning and afternoon sessions. Online and in-person options available. Register at cpl.org/kids-teens or call (216) 623-7114

Families with children ages 0 to 5, play, learn and grow together with your library!

FamilySpace is a special play area and dedicated staff connecting you to resources in the community.

Carnegie

Hough

For more information, dates and times, visit cpl.org/familyspace or call (216) 623-7114.

EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS

0 to 3: Read to Me

Programming designed to support families with children from birth through Kindergarten.

Early literacy services provide the foundation parents and caregivers need to grow great readers and prepare children to succeed in preschool and kindergarten.

Call (216) 623-7114 for additional information

STORYTIMES

Bring your little ones to the library and begin raising readers. Age-appropriate storytimes are designed for specific developmental levels as children gain language and pre-reading skills. These sessions provide engaging interactions with words and reading to foster children’s early literacy skills while also building social and emotional skills. Check branch listings for schedules.

TAKE HOME STORYTIME KITS

Stop at West Park Branch at the end of each month to check out our featured story book and pick up your free storytime kit to enjoy at home. Each kit will include an assortment of activities to enhance the story and promote early literacy skills. While you’re at the library, join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative and give your family the best foundation for success in school and beyond.

March 30, April 30 & May 31

Special Education: the Basics and Beyond

Local educators and advocates (and special needs parents), Dr. Sarah West and Shari DeCarlo will define the basics of special education and speak about how you and your students can best advocate for their rights, regardless of grade level. Please bring any questions you have as there will be time for Q&A, as well

Tuesdays, March 5, April 2 & April 30 4:00 p.m. | Addison

Literacy begins at birth and every parent or caregiver can learn and use simple, researchbased techniques to build language and literacy skills right from the start. A new collection of programs and events designed especially for children from birth up to age 3 (0 to 36 months) and their parents/caregivers, including reading challenges, playdates, parent chats, and more. Questions? Call (216) 623-7114

0 to 3: Read to Me programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.

Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome

0 to 3: Read to Me PlaySpaces

Harvard-Lee | Lorain | Union | West Park | Woodland

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Carnegie West | Harvard Lee | Hough | Lorain | Union | West Park | Woodland.

Early Learning at Home

Parents and caregivers

Pick up a free, themed learning kit for kids ages 5 and under at the Addison Branch. (while supplies last)

Kits include fun activities and simple things you can do to help your young children master early literacy and early numeracy skills.

March | Super Syllables

April | Left, Right, and Midline

May | Great Graphs

Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, enthusiast, or a casual fan, there’s more for you at CPL PLAY. FREE PLAY puts the focus on new gaming experiences from video games to board games. VERSUS PLAY is competitive gaming, live–streamed events, and esports coverage.

Want to play? Contact gaming@cpl.org. Learn more at cpl.org/gaming

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

MARCH

ADDISON

Early Learning at Home: Super Syllables

While supplies last

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

All Books Welcome Book Club

Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Spring into Spring Crafts

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

Garrett Morgan: Cleveland’s Inventor Extraordinaire

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

Anime Club

Thursday, March 21 | 4:00 p.m.

Family Story Circle

Saturday, March 23 | 11:00 a.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Thursday, March 7 & Saturday, March 9 | 10:30 a.m.

FamilySpace

Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays, March 6, 13 & 20 | 10:30 a.m.

Leprechauns, Shamrocks, and Gold

Thursday, March 7 | 4:30 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

STEM Patrick’s Day Shamrock Sprouts

Thursday, March 7 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131ST STREET

Collage Art

Thursday, March 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Letter Writing

Thursday, March 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Piñatas, Anyone?

Thursday, March 14 | 4:30 p.m.

Caterpillar to Butterfly

Wednesday, March 20 | 4:30 p.m.

EASTMAN

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 7 - 28 | 11:00 a.m.

STEM: Robot Cars

Wednesdays, March 6 - 27 | 3:45 p.m.

Register cpl.libcal.com/event/11532693

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 7 - 28 | 11:00 a.m.

Comfort & Calm Sensory Space

Wednesdays, March 13 & 27 | 12:00 p.m.

FULTON

Inspirational Women in History: Women’s Empowerment Workshop

Wednesday, March 6 | 3:30 p.m.

Mean Green Science Machine

Thursdays, March 7, 21 & 28 | 2:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Friday, March 1 | 10:30 a.m.

Building Engineers: Robots and Programming

Tuesdays, March 5 - 29 | 4:00 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band

Thursday, March 14 | 4:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Saturdays, March 9 & 23 | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesday, March 6 | 11:00 a.m.

Painting Palooza

Friday, March 8 | 3:30 p.m.

Plant a Flower Day

Tuesday, March 12 | 3:30 p.m.

Take & Make: Bunny Tails

Monday, March 18 (while supplies last)

Let’s Make Music

Monday, March 25 | 3:00 p.m.

HOUGH

FamilySpace

Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Stories & Crafts

Saturday, March 16 | 12:00 p.m.

MOCA Monday

Monday, March 18 | 4:15 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30 | 12:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Spring Used Book Sale Extravaganza

Monday - Friday, March 25 - 29

10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Once Upon a Story

Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

Boogie at the Branch

Mondays, March 4 - 18 | 4:30 p.m.

Robotics : Building and Coding for the Win

Thursdays, March 14 & 28 | 4:30 p.m.

Dig Into Dinosaurs

Monday - Friday, March 25 - 29 | 11:30 a.m.

LORAIN

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Tuesdays, March 5 & 19 | 4:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Young Scholars’ Academy: Beginner

Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Register at cpl.org/readtome

Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional

Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

Register at cpl.org/readtome

Building Blocks Club

Mondays | 4:00 p.m.

Under the Sea

Thursday, March 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Making Paracord Survival Bands

Saturday, March 9 | 12:00 p.m.

Art Bar

Tuesday, March 26 | 4:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Drop-in Family Story Circle

Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.

Mindfulness in Art

Thursday, March 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Vison Board for Boys

Wednesday, March 27 | 3:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Happy Birthday. Dr. Seuss: Rhyme Time Bingo

Friday, March 1 | 2:30 p.m.

Design and Make a Book Cover

Monday, March 4 | 2:30 p.m.

Youth Art Month Art Gallery

Tuesdays | 2:30 p.m.

Line Dancing for All Ages

Saturday, March 9 | 11:00 a.m.

Pi Day Craft

Thursday, March 14 | 2:30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

Friday, March 15 | 2:30 p.m.

Egg Hunt

Friday, March 29 | 2:30 p.m.

RICE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Saturday, March 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Excited About the Eclipse

Friday, March 1 | 4:30 p.m.

March Art

Thursdays, March 7 & 21 | 2:30 p.m.

Old School Gaming

Thursday, March 14 | 3:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES (CONTINUED)

ROCKPORT

Rockport Game Night

Tuesday, March 5 | 4:30 p.m.

Excited About the Eclipse

Friday, March 22 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Bilingual Storytime! Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe!

Saturdays, March 2, 16 & 30 | 11:00 a.m.

Family Circle Time

Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Hello, Spring Equinox

Tuesday, March 19 | 2:00 p.m.

Button Making Extravaganza

Thursday, March 28 | 2:30 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

After-School Chess: Open Play

Tuesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming

Thursday, March 14 | 4:00 p.m.

The World in Watercolor

Wednesday, March 20 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day

Thursday, March 28 | 4:00 p.m.

STERLING

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Thursdays, March 7 & 21 | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Puppets

Thursday, March 14 | 4:30 p.m.

littleBits Electronic Kit Open Play

Thursday, March 21 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program

Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Party with Dr Seuss

Friday, March 1 | 4:00 p.m.

Local Author Visit: Marie Abron

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

Easter Basket Crafts

Wednesday, March 27 | 3:30 p.m.

WEST PARK

Dr. Seuss Stories and Crafts

Monday, March 4 | 10:30 a.m.

0-3: Read To Me Playdate

Thursdays, March 7 & 21 | 10:15 a.m.

Beginning Reader Book Kit

Monday, March 11 (while supplies last)

Spring Book Sale

Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Take Home Story Time Kit

Saturday, March 30 (while supplies last)

WOODLAND

Buttons Galore

Thursday, March 14 | 4:00 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Friday, March 15 & Saturday, March 23 | 4:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Mondays | 11:00 a.m.

Young Scholars’ Academy: Beginner

Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m.

Tie-Dye and Design

Thursday, March 21 | 4:00 p.m.

APRIL

ADDISON

Early Learning at Home: Left, Right, and Midline

Take home kits available while supplies last

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Special Education: the Basics and Beyond

Tuesdays, April 2 & 30 | 4:00 p.m.

All Books Welcome

Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Spring into Spring Crafts

Saturday, April 13 | 2:00 p.m.

Pamper Your Pet DIY Series

Monday, April 15 | 3:00 p.m.

Family Story Circle

Saturday, April 20 | 11:00 a.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Thursday, April 11 & Saturday, April 13 | 10:30 a.m.

FamilySpace

Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays, April 3, 10 & 24 | 10:30 a.m.

Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, April 11 | 4:30 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

Earth Day Flower Stamps

Thursday, April 18 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131ST STREET

Growing Together: Painting Air Plant Holders

Tuesday, April 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Poem in Your Pocket

Wednesday, April 24 | 4:30 p.m.

EASTMAN

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Mondays | 11:00 a.m.

Fridays, April 5 & 19 | 11:00 a.m.

Cereal Box Solar Eclipse Projector

Wednesday, April 3 & Friday, April 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Comfort & Calm Sensory Space

Wednesdays, April 10 & 24 | 12:00 p.m.

Make & Paint a Birdfeeder

Thursday, April 28 | 3:45 p.m.

FULTON

Earth Day Environmental Justice Forum

Wednesday, April 3 | 3:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Celebration

Tuesday, April 30 | 4:30 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Unleash Your Inner Poet

Tuesdays, April 2 - 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Crossword Palooza

Monday, April 8 | 3:30 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band

Thursday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesday, April 3 | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Saturdays, April 6 & 20 | 11:00 a.m.

MakerKits: Construction

Tuesday, April 9 | 3:00 p.m.

Painting Palooza

Friday, April 12 | 3:30 p.m.

Take & Make: Rainbow Windcatcher

Monday, April 15

Poetry Club

Thursday, April 18 | 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day

Monday, April 22 | 3:00 p.m.

Let’s Make Music

Monday, April 29 | 3:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES (CONTINUED)

HOUGH

FamilySpace

Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band

Wednesday, April 3 | 4:00 p.m.

MOCA Monday

Monday, April 15 | 4:15 p.m.

JEFFERSON

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Boogie at the Branch

Monday, April 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Once Upon a Story

Saturdays, April 6, 20 & 27 | 11:00 a.m.

Totally Ready for the Totality.

Saturday, April 6 | 2:00 p.m.

Robotics: Building and Coding for the Win

Thursdays, April 11 & 25 | 4:30 p.m.

What’s Arbor Day, Anyway?

Saturday, April 13 | 10:30 a.m.

MakerKits: Construction

Monday, April 15 | 4:30 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Used Book Sale

Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LORAIN

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Tuessdays | 4:30 p.m.

Pre-School Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Building Blocks Club

Mondays | 4:00 p.m.

Water, Water Everywhere

Thursdays, April 18 & 25 | 4:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Youth Services, 4th floor

April Artists

Monday - Friday, April 22 - 26 | 3:00 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Club MLK Line Dancing

Mondays | 4:00 p.m.

Power - Passion - Poetry

Tuesday, April 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Beats & Lyrics: National Poetry Month Edition

Tuesday, April 16 | 4:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

National Poetry Month

Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Drop-in Family Story Circle

Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.

Solar Celebration

Monday, April 8 | 2:30 p.m.

Open Mic: Your Time To Shine

Thursday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Haiku Poem Day

Tuesday, April 9 | 2:30 p.m.

Visiting Local Poet: Ali Black

Wednesday, April 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Earth Day: Bird Feeder Craft

Monday, April 22 | 2:30 p.m.

Poem In Your Pocket Day

Monday, April 29 | 4:00 p.m.

RICE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Saturday, April 13 | 4:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Rockport Game Night

Tuesday, April 2 | 4:30 p.m.

I Survived

Monday, April 15 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Family Circle Time

Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Total Eclipse 2024 Party

Monday, April 8 | 2:00 p.m.

Bilingual Storytime! Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe!

Saturdays, April 13 & 20 | 11:00 a.m.

South Branch Rocks

Monday, April 22 | 2:00 p.m.

Unicorn Day

Saturday, April 20 | 2:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

After-School Chess: Open Play

Tuessdays | 3:00 p.m.

Poem in Your Pocket

Thursday, April 4 | 4:00 p.m.

Solar Eclipse: Make a Pinhole Camera

Monday, April 8 | 2:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming

Thursday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m.

The World in Watercolor

Wednesday, April 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Earth Day

Monday, April 22 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day

Thursday, April 25 | 4:00 p.m.

STERLING

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Thursdays, April 4 & 18 | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Code Your Design

Thursday, April 18 | 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Origami

Tuesday, April 30 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

Terrarium Workshop

Monday, April 15 | 4:00 p.m.

WEST PARK

0-3: Read To Me Playdate

Thursdays, April 4 & 18 | 10:15 a.m.

Beginning Reader Book Kit

Monday, April 8 (while supplies last)

Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

Saturday, April 13 | 1:00 p.m.

Take Home Story Time Kit

Tuesday, April 30 (while supplies last)

WOODLAND

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Fridays, April 12 & 20 | 4:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Mondays | 11:00 a.m.

Decorate a Wooden Treasure Box

Tuesday, April 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, April 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Word-Building BINGO

Thursday, April 25 | 4:00 p.m.

MAY ADDISON

Early Learning at Home: Great Graphs

Wednesday, May 1 (while supplies last)

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

All Books Welcome

Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Spring into Spring Crafts

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

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

FOR KIDS & FAMILIES (CONTINUED)

Family Story Circle

Saturday, May 11 | 11:00 a.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

FamilySpace

Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays, May 1, 8 22 & 29 | 10:30 a.m.

Mother’s Day Craft

Thursday, May 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Carnegie West Book Sale

Friday, May 10 | 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 11 | 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

National Day of Light: Glow in the Dark Jar

Thursday, May 16 | 4:30 p.m.

World Bee Day: Mini Garden

Monday, May 20 | 4:30 p.m.

EASTMAN

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:00 a.m.

Comfort & Calm Sensory Space

Wednesdays, May 8 & 22 | 12:00 p.m.

Decorate a Kite

Wednesday, May 1 | 3:45 p.m.

Mother’s Day Planters

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

FULTON

Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration

Wednesday, May 1 | 3:30 p.m.

DIY Wildflower Seed Bombs: Throw and Grow

Tuesday, May 7 | 4:30 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band

Thursday, May 9 | 3:30 p.m.

Choose Your Own Adventure Game

Tuesday, May 14 | 4:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Wednesday, May 1 | 11:00 a.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Saturdays, May 4 & 18 | 11:00 a.m.

Make a Mother’s Day Bouquet

Monday, May 6 | 3:30 p.m.

Painting Palooza

Friday, May 10 | 3:30 p.m.

Take & Make: Flapping Butterflies

Monday, May 13 | 10:00 a.m.

HOUGH

FamilySpace

Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

MOCA Mondays

Monday, May 20 | 4:15 p.m.

Spring Smoothies

Wednesday, May 29 | 4:15 p.m.

JEFFERSON

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Once Upon a Story

Saturdays, May 4 - 18 | 11:00 a.m.

Robotics: Building and Coding for the Win

Thursdays, May 9 & 23 | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Friday, May 24 | 10:30 a.m.

LORAIN

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Tuesdays, May 14 & 28 | 4:30 p.m.

Water, Water, Everywhere

Thursday, May 2 | 4:00 p.m.

Pre-School Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Building Blocks Club

Mondays, May 6 - 20 | 4:00 p.m.

Puppet Party

Saturday, May 11 | 12:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Youth Services, 4th floor

Stories with Mom

Saturday, May 11 | 12:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Drop-in Family Story Circle

Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Mother’s Day Wreaths

Wednesday, May 8 | 2:30 p.m.

DJ Workshop with DJ Rell E Rell

Thursday, May 16 | 2:30pm

RICE

Old School Gaming

Thursday, May 2 | 3:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Rockport Game Night

Tuesday, May 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Photographing Rockport

Tuesday, May 21 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH

Family Circle Time

Wednessdays | 11:00 a.m.

Cinco De Mayo

Friday, May 3 | 2:00 p.m.

May the 4th Be With You

Saturday, May 4 | 2:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day Crafts

Thursday, May 9 | 2:00 p.m.

Bilingual Storytime! Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe!

Saturdays, May 11 & 25 | 11:00 a.m.

South Campus Book Sale

Friday, May 17 | Saturday, May 18 | Monday, May 20 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Junk Journaling at the Library

Saturday, May 18 | 2:30 p.m.

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Recital

Saturday, May 18 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Mother’s Day Card

Thursday, May 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Kinetic Sand

Thursday, May 23 | 4:00 p.m.

After-School Chess: Open Play

Tuesdays, May 14 - 28 | 3:00 p.m.

The World in Watercolor

Wednesday, May 15 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming

Thurssday, May 16 | 4:00 p.m.

Video Game Day

Thursday, May 30 | 4:00 p.m.

STERLING

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

Saturdays, May 4 & 11 | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Tuesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate Moms

Thursday, May 9 | 4:30 p.m.

littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play

Thursday, May 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, May 30 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Saturdays, May 18 & 25 | 11:00 a.m.

Flower Bombs for Moms

Monday, May 6 | 3:30 p.m.

Creative Canvas

Friday, May 10 | 4:00 p.m.

CPL PLAY

Friday, May 24 | 3:30 p.m.

WEST PARK

0-3: Read To Me Playdate

Thursday, May 2 | 10:15 a.m.

Space Day

Friday, May 3 | 12:00 p.m.

Paint Cleveland History

Monday, May 6 | 3:00 p.m.

That’s My Disney Jam

Saturday, May 11 | 1:00 p.m.

Beginning Reader Book Kit

Monday, May 13 (while supplies last)

Take Home Story Time Kit

Friday, May 31 (while supplies last)

WOODLAND

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Mondays | 11:00 a.m.

Young Scholars’ Academy Beginner

Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m.

Wind Chime Creations

Friday, May 10 | 4:00 p.m.

An Introduction to Knitting

Thursday, May 16 | 3:00 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band

Thursday, May 23 | 4:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

MARCH ADDISON

Classic Book Club

Saturday, March 2 | 3:00 p.m.

All Books Welcome Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Reflections from Two Great Women in History: Jane Edna Hunter and Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Saturday, March 16 | 2:00 p.m.

Anime Club

Thursday, March 21 | 4:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST STREET

Piñatas, Anyone?

Thursday, March 14 | 4:30 p.m.

FULTON

Inspirational Women in History: Women’s Empowerment Workshop

Wednesday, March 6 | 3:30 p.m.

Art to Go: Cleveland: Cradle of Creativity

Wednesday, March 13 | 4:30 p.m.

Paint Away!

Wednesday, March 20 | 4:30 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Painting Palooza

Friday, March 8 | 3:30 p.m.

Plant a Flower Day

Tuesday, March 12 | 3:30 p.m.

Fix-It CLE: FREE Repair Workshop

Saturday, March 16 | 12:00 p.m.

Poetry Club

Thursday, March 21 | 3:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Spring Used Book Sale

Monday - Friday, March 25 - 29

10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Robotics: Building and Coding for the Win

Thursdays, March 14 & 28 | 4:30 p.m.

Everything Anime!

Thursday, March 7 | 4:30 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Beats & Lyrics: Women’s History Month Edition

Tuesday, March 12 | 4:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Teen Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, March 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Paint and Sip

Friday, March 8 | 4:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Youth Art Month Art Gallery

Tuesdays | 2:30 p.m.

Design and Make a Book Cover

Monday, March 4 | 2:30 p.m.

Line Dancing for All Ages

Saturday, March 9 | 11:00 a.m.

RICE

Old School Gaming

Thursday, March 14 | 3:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Rockport Game Night

Tuesday, March 5 | 4:30 p.m.

Building Brick Mosaics

Friday, March 15 | 4:00 p.m.

Excited About the Eclipse

Friday, March 22 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Studio Orientation

Wednesday, March 6 | 4:30 p.m.

Junk Journaling at the Library

Saturdays, March 9 & 23 | 2:30 p.m.

Streaming with OBS

Monday, May 11 | 4:30 p.m.

Hello, Spring Equinox

Tuesday, March 19 | 2:00 p.m.

Button Making Extravaganza

Thursday, March 28 | 2:30 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

A Teen’s Introduction to Art Appreciation

Wednesday, March 6 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming

Thursday, March 14 | 4:00 p.m.

The World in Watercolor

Wednesday, March 20 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day

Thursday, March 28 | 4:00 p.m.

WEST PARK

Spring Book Sale

Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

AR/VR Hangout

Tuesday, March 12 | 4:00 p.m.

Chill Comics Convos

Tuesday, March 26 | 4:00 p.m.

WOODLAND

Making Paracord Survival Bands

Wednesady, March 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Buttons Galore

Thursday, March 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Board Game Play

Fridays, March 15 & 29 | 4:00 p.m.

APRIL ADDISON

All Books Welcome

Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Classic Book Club

Saturday, April 13 | 3:00 p.m.

Pamper Your Pet DIY Series

Monday, April 15 | 3:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

FOR TEENS (CONTINUED)

Anime Club

Thursday, April 18 | 4:00 p.m.

FULTON

Earth Day Environmental Justice Forum

Wednesday, April 3 | 3:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Celebration

Tuesday, April 30 | 4:30 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Painting Palooza

Friday, April 12 | 3:30 p.m.

Take & Make: Rainbow Windcatcher

Monday, April 15

Poetry Club

Thursday, April 18 | 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day

Monday, April 22 | 3:00 p.m.

Safe Dating for Teens

Tuesday, April 23 | 3:30 p.m.

Let’s Make Music

Monday, April 29 | 3:00 p.m.

HOUGH

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band

Wednesday, April 3 | 4:00 p.m.

MOCA Monday

Monday, April 15 | 4:15 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Boogie at the Branch

Monday, April 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Everything Anime

Thursdays, April 4 & 18 | 4:30 p.m.

Totally Ready for the Totality

Saturday, April 6 | 2:00 p.m.

Robotics: Building and Coding for the Win

Thursdays, April 11 & 25 | 4:30 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Used Book Sale

Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LORAIN

Mystery Lab

Thursday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Youth Services, 4th floor

Movie Hangout

Wednesady, April 24 | 12:30 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Club MLK Line Dancing

Mondays | 4:00 p.m.

Power - Passion - Poetry

Tuesday, April 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Beats & Lyrics: National Poetry Month Edition

Tuesday, April 16 | 4:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Haiku Poem Day

Tuesday, April 9 | 2:30 p.m.

Visiting Local Poet: Ali Black

Wednesday, April 10 | 3:00 p.m.

Earth Day: Bird Feeder Craft

Monday, April 22 | 2:30 p.m.

Poem In Your Pocket Day

Monday, April 29 | 4:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Rockport Game Night

Tuesday, April 2 | 4:30 p.m.

I Survived

Monday, April 15 | 4:30 p.m.

3D Printing Circuits

Wednesday, April 17 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH

Studio Orientation

Wednesday, April 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Junk Journaling at the Library

Saturday, April 6 | 2:30 p.m.

Total Eclipse 2024 Party

Monday, April 8 | 2:00 p.m.

South Branch Rocks

Monday, April 22 | 2:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Solar Eclipse: Make a Pinhole Camera

Monday, April 8 | 2:00 p.m.

A Teen’s Introduction to Art Appreciation

Wednesday, April 10 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming

Thursday, April 11 | 4:00 p.m.

The World in Watercolor

Wednesday, April 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Earth Day

Monday, April 22 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day

Thursday, April 25 | 4:00 p.m.

STERLING

Code Your Design

Thursday, April 18 | 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Origami

Tuesday, April 30 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION

Terrarium Workshop

Monday, April 15 | 4:00 p.m.

Cricut Creation

Saturdays, April 6 & 20 | 2:00 p.m.

CPL PLAY Gaming

Friday, April 19 | 3:30 p.m.

WEST PARK

AR/VR Hangout

Tuesday, April 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Chill Comics Convos

Tuesday, April 30 | 4:00 p.m.

WOODLAND

Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, April 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Word-Building BINGO

Thursday, April 25 | 4:00 p.m.

MAY ADDISON

All Books Welcome

Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m.

Classic Book Club

Saturday, May 11 | 3:00 p.m.

Pamper Your Pet DIY Series

Monday, May 13 | 3:00 p.m.

Anime Club

Thursday, May 16 | 4:00 p.m.

The Great Planting

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

EAST 131ST STREET

Digital Media Literacy

Thursday, May 23 | 4:30 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band

Thursday, May 9 | 3:30 p.m.

Choose Your Own Adventure Game

Tuesday, May 14 | 4:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Painting Palooza

Friday, May 10 | 3:30 p.m.

Take & Make: Flapping Butterflies

Monday, May 13 | 10:00 a.m.

Duct Tape Universe

Tuesday, May 14 | 3:00 p.m.

Poetry Club

Thursday, May 16 | 3:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

FOR TEENS (CONTINUED)

HOUGH

Friendship Bracelets

Wednesday, May 15 | 4:00 p.m.

MOCA Mondays

Monday, May 20 | 4:15 p.m.

Spring Smoothies

Wednesday, May 29 | 4:15 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Everything Anime

Thursdays, May 2, 16 & 30 | 4:30 p.m.

Friendship Bracelets

Monday, May 6 | 4:30 p.m.

LORAIN

Building Blocks Club

Mondays, May 6 - 20 | 4:00 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe

Wednesday, May 15 | 4:00 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Club MLK Line Dancing

Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Use Your Words

Tuesday, May 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Fix-It CLE: FREE Repair Workshop

Saturday, May 18 | 12:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Marvel Trivia for Teens & Tweens

Tuesday, May 14 | 4:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Mother’s Day Wreaths

Wednesday, May 8 | 2:30 p.m.

DJ Workshop with DJ Rell E Rell

Thursday, May 16 | 2:30 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Rockport Game Night

Tuesday, May 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Photographing Rockport

Tuesday, May 21 | 4:00 p.m.

SOUTH

Studio Orientation

Wednesday, May 1 | 4:30 p.m.

May the 4th Be With You

Saturday, May 4 | 2:00 p.m.

South Campus Book Sale

Friday & Saturday, May 17 & 18 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Junk Journaling at the Library

Saturday, May 18 | 2:30 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

A Teen’s Introduction to Art Appreciation

Wednesday, May 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day Card

Thursday, May 9 | 4:00 p.m.

After-School Chess: Open Play

Tuesdays, May 14 - 28 | 3:00 p.m.

The World in Watercolor

Wednesday, May 15 | 4:00 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming

Thursday, May 16 | 4:00 p.m. Video Game Day

Thursday, May 30 | 4:00 p.m.

STERLING

Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, May 30 | 4:30 p.m.

UNION

Cricut Creation

Saturdays, May 4 & 18 | 2:00 p.m.

Flower Bombs for Moms

Monday, May 6 | 3:30 p.m.

#TheArchiveCLE

CPL PLAY Gaming

Friday, May 24 | 3:30 p.m.

WEST PARK

Cozy Community Crafting Circle

Friday, May 3 | 11:00 a.m.

AR/VR Hangout

Tuesday, May 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Chill Comics Convos

Tuesday, May 28 | 4:00 p.m.

WOODLAND

Wind Chime Creations

Friday, May 10 | 4:00 p.m.

An Introduction to Knitting

Thursday, May 16 | 3:00 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band

Thursday, May 23 | 4:00 p.m.

The Archive

Main Library, Brett Hall Through Spring 2024

Create Your Own Tote Bag with Zygote Press

Inspired by the Archive

Join us at Zygote Press for an amazing, hands-on printmaking workshop!

Learn the art of creating your own tote bag* and posters*, all inspired by the incredible Rebecca Louise Law’s exhibit, The Archive.

Experienced printmakers will guide you through the process, and you’ll even get to print with original designs by Zygote Press artists!

Saturday, March 2

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Main Library | 325 Superior Avenue

Saturday, March 23

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Hough Campus | 6530 Lexington Avenue

Spring into Style: Refresh Your Look With A New Cut And A New Read

...and many more titles!

Cleveland Public Library and Barbershop Books are teaming up to stock reading areas at select barbershops and salons with fun books recommended by kids, for young Black readers, K-7. Barbershop Books provides early literacy training to barbers. Get a fresh cut and find a fun read!

Participating locations:

Champions Barbershop

14806 St. Clair Avenue (216) 681-1177

Cyclebreakers

10533 St. Clair Avenue (216) 760-3020

Diamond Cut Barbershop

5139 Superior Avenue (216) 881-7052

First Draft Picks

11337 Superior Avenue (216) 339-9404

First Draft Picks

886 E. 105th Street (216) 417-8374

Jemel’s Barber Shop

13311 Kinsman Road (216) 283-2000

Just Glaze Barbershop

4476 Warner Road (330) 701-6051

Legoheadz Barber

Saloon and Tattoo

4764 Broadview Road (216) 877-6313

Pendelton Barbershop 12423 St. Clair Avenue (216) 851-7525

Polished Professionals 12501 Larchmere (216) 323-1828

Solar Mobile Studio

Ohio’s 1st Solar Mobile Barbershop (216) 820-8716

To learn more, visit cpl.org/barbershopbooks

Featured Services for Kids, Teens & Families

FREE MEALS FOR KIDS & TEENS

A variety of FREE meals are available at Cleveland Public Library locations through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Contact your neighborhood branch for details, schedule, and availability.

Kids Café Lunches (all branches and Youth Services Department, Main Library, 4th floor)

Nutritious FREE summer lunches for kids and teens, ages 18 and under.

Backpack Meals (select locations)

A FREE two-day supply of meals for youth, ages 18 and under. Backpack meals include two breakfasts, two entrees, and two snacks.

SEED LIBRARY

Free seeds and educational resources for gardeners: choose from 20 varieties of organically-grown seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Grow heirloom, openly-pollinated plants and learn how to save your own seeds to help make your garden and your food supply more sustainable.

Contact your local branch for seed locations.

Library Cards!

Library cards are available to adults, children, and teens who reside, work, or attend an educational institution in the State of Ohio.

Bar-coded Cleveland Metropolitan School District student IDs and RTA passes now double as Cleveland Public Library cards, allowing students to check out books and access other library materials and resources.

Special Scholar Success Library Cards are available to young people age 17 and under. To get your Scholar Success card, visit any Cleveland Public Library location and ask a staff member.

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/usingthelibrary/ 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!

Library Locations

MAIN LIBRARY • 325 Superior Ave. • (216) 623-2800

LOUIS STOKES WING • 525 Superior Ave.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY (IN CITY HALL) 601 Lakeside Ave. Room 100 • (216) 623-2919

1 ADDISON

6901 Superior Ave. (216) 623-6906

2 BROOKLYN

3706 Pearl Rd. (216) 623-6920

3 CARNEGIE WEST

1900 Fulton Rd. (216) 623-6927

4 COLLINWOOD

856 East 152nd St. (216) 623-6934

5 EAST 131ST STREET

3830 East 131st St. (216) 623-6941

6 EASTMAN

11602 Lorain Ave. (216) 623-6955

7 FLEET

7224 Broadway Ave. (216) 623-6962

8 FULTON

3545 Fulton Rd. (216) 623-6969

9 GARDEN VALLEY

7201 Kinsman Rd., Suite 101 (216) 623-6976

10 GLENVILLE* 11900 St. Clair Ave. (216) 623-6983

11 HARVARD-LEE

16918 Harvard Ave. (216) 623-6990

12 HOUGH

6530 Lexington Ave. (216) 623-6997

13 JEFFERSON

850 Jefferson Ave. (216) 623-7004

14 LANGSTON HUGHES

10200 Superior Ave. (216) 623-6975

15 LORAIN

8216 Lorain Ave. (216) 623-7011

16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

1962 Stokes Blvd. (216) 623-7018

17 MEMORIALNOTTINGHAM

17109 Lake Shore Blvd. (216) 623-7039

OHIO LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED (OLBPD)

17121 Lake Shore Blvd. (216) 623-2911

18 MT. PLEASANT 14000 Kinsman Rd. (216) 623–7032

19 RICE

11535 Shaker Blvd. (216) 623-7046

20 ROCKPORT

4421 West 140th St. (216) 623-7053

21 SOUTH 3096 Scranton Rd. (216) 623-7060

22 SOUTH BROOKLYN

4303 Pearl Rd. (216) 623-7067

23 STERLING

2200 East 30th St. (216) 623-7074

24 UNION

3463 East 93rd St. (216) 623-7088

25 WALZ*

7910 Detroit Ave. (216) 623-7095

26 WEST PARK

3805 West 157th St. (216) 623-7102

27 WOODLAND

5806 Woodland Ave. (216) 623-7109

*TEMPORARILY CLOSED