Cleveland Public Library | Winter 2023 Kids Program Guide

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LIBRARY HOURS

Monday–Friday,

BRIGHT LIGHTS READING NIGHTS

December 2 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Step aboard the RTA Holiday Trolley, and enjoy music, hot cocoa, peppermint mochas, and popcorn while joining us for a live reading of The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore.

Receive a free autographed copy of The Christmas Book Flood while supplies last.

Take a stroll on the square and celebrate Cleveland Public Library’s pop-up StoryWalk in Public Square under the city lights. Main Library Campus

WINTERLAND

Celebrate winter all season long at Cleveland Public Library’s Winterland. Free family activities!

WINTERLAND STORY STOP

Visit the Winterland Story Stop. Join us at the Main Library for stories, songs, and surprise guests!

Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Main Library Campus, Brett Hall

WINTER WONDER STATION

Get cozy and crafty at your Cleveland Public Library. Share your fantastic crafts with someone special.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 6 – 22 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Main Library Campus, Brett Hall

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

January - February StoryWalk® featuring: Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Peggy Lee, Illustrated by Tim Hopgood

December StoryWalk® featuring: The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, Illustrated by Loren Long

EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS

STORYTIMES

Begin Raising Readers

These storytimes are designed for specific developmental levels to help children gain language and pre-reading skills. Sessions foster early literacy skills and build social and emotional skills. Parents and caregivers learn simple, fun ways to incorporate literacy into everyday activities. Visit cpl.org/kids-teens/storytime

Bouncing Babies & Books (ages

0-18 months)

This lap-sit storytime offers stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other fun activities that build pre-literacy skills, enhance bonding, and provide social skills for little ones.

STERLING

Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months - 3 years)

Caregivers are invited to develop their toddler’s language and social skills through stories, active songs, rhymes, and time for play.

JEFFERSON | UNION

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

Storytimes for preschoolers include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.

ADDISON | CARNEGIE WEST ROCKPORT | STERLING

STORYTIMES FOR DIVERSE-ABILITIES

Families and children of all abilities are invited to a story and playtime in a supportive environment adapted to children with sensory needs. Interactive stories, a visual schedule, dim light, softer music, sensory and fidget toys, and ability to move freely suits a variety of learning styles. Events include giveaways while supplies last. This program is funded by a grant from Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Space is limited and registration is required Call (216) 623-7114

Saturday, February 25 | 10:45 a.m. | Carnegie West Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9783999

0 to 3: Read to Me

We’re launching and expanding a new collection of programs and events designed especially for children from birth to age 3 and their parents/ caregivers. Reading challenges, playdates, storytimes, parent chats, and more.

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

Register at cpl.org/readtome Questions? Call (216) 623-7114

Parent Chat-Early Childhood Developmental Milestones

Join us for a webinar via Zoom with Dr. Julie Pajek from MetroHealth Medical Center. Dr. Pajek will explain what the milestones are and what to do if you’re concerned about your child. Everyone who attends has a chance to win a set of children’s books to add to their home library. Monday, December 5 | 6:00 p.m. | Register to attend

0 to 3: Read to Me Virtual Storytimes

Join us on Zoom and help develop your little one’s brain with engaging stories, lively songs and helpful literacy-building tips for parents and caregivers. Register to attend.

Monday, December 19 | 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 23 | 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 23 | 6:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdates

Building your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking. Register to attend. Rice Branch

Saturday, December 10 | 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 11 | 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 11 | 10:30 a.m.

Carnegie West Branch

Saturday, January 21 | 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 16 | 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 17 | 10:30 a.m.

CPL PLAY GAMING

& ESPORTS AT CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

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.

PLAY LIVE AND IN-PERSON

Saturday, January 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Main Library Campus, Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd floor Saturday, February 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Main Library Campus, Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd floor

PLAY ONLINE

Live–streamed gaming and esports, discussions, tournaments, unboxings, panel discussions, and networking with a local and global community of gamers. twitch.tv/clevelandpubliclibrary

Thursdays | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

LEAGUE PLAY

Calling all gamers! Join the CPL PLAY League for competition in our libraries. 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. Learn more at cpl.org/gaming.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

DECEMBER

ADDISON

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Grab-and-Go Activities: Gross Motor Skills Wednesday, December 7

Take-and-Make: Kwanzaa Kinara Monday, December 19

Holiday Movie Marathon Friday, December 23 | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Glow Party Saturday, December 31 | 11:00 a.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays, December 7, 14 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.

The Nutcracker: An Interactive Performance Friday, December 2 | 4:00 p.m.

Beginning Robotics Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Friday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m. Register at cpl.org/readtome

EAST 131ST ST.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays & Fridays through December 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Thursdays, December 8 - 22 Wednesday, December 28 | 4:30 p.m.

Scratch Paper Art for Kids

Tuesday, December 13 | 4:30 p.m.

Game Day Friday, December 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Personalize Your Tumbler Tuesday, December 20 | 4:30 p.m.

EASTMAN

Westown Winter Frolic Winter fun at the Halloran Park ice skating facility. Free family activities, balloon twisting by Twister Girl, and more. Friday, December 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Halloran Park 3550 W 117th St, Cleveland, OH 44111

FLEET

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Wednesday, December 28 | 3 p.m.

FULTON

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Mean Green STEAM Machine Thursday, December 1 | 2:30 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Fulton Winterfest Friday, December 16 | 4:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A Language Palooza Friday, December 9 | 11:00 a.m. GLENVILLE

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Good Morning, Glenville! (online)

Mondays | 11:00 a.m. Register at cpl.libcal.com/calendar/events

Bright Builders

Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5) Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

Un-Bored Games Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Snail Mail Club: Letters North and South Friday, December 2 | 3:00 p.m.

Native Cultures Through Time Thursday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Wonder Wednesdays Wednesdays, December 7 & 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Holiday Cards Monday, December 12

Take-and-Make: Henri Matisse Art Kit Monday, December 19

Take Home Winter Solstice Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, December 21

HARVARD-LEE

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays through December 15 | 4:15 p.m.

Smash Bros. Tournament Monday, December 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Gift Wrap Party Saturday, December 10 | 12:00 p.m.

Holiday Karaoke Saturday, December 17 | 3:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Pop-Up Snowman Monday, December 19

MakerKits: Construction Wednesday, December 21 | 3:30 p.m.

HOUGH

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Wee Read and Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

MakerKits: Construction Friday, December 2 | 4:30 p.m.

Once Upon A Family Storytime Saturdays, December 3, 10 & 17 | 11:00 a.m.

A Time To Build, A Time to Tear Down Saturday, December 3 | 2:00 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, December 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Walkabout: Light Up Your Holidays Friday, December 9 | 5:00 p.m.

You Need An Ugly Sweater Saturday, December 10 | 2:00 p.m.

Play with Pen and Paper Thursday, December 15 | 4:30 p.m. Robotic Open Play Monday - Friday, December 19 - 23 | 1:30 p.m.

It’s a Karaoke Holiday Friday, December 23 | 4:30 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Friday, December 31 | 11:30 a.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY Youth Services, 4th floor littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Saturday, December 3 | 1:00 p.m.

The Effects of Climate Change Saturday, December 17 | 12:00 p.m.

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MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Youth Biz Academy (ages 9 - 16) Friday, December 2 | 4:30 p.m. To register call (216) 417-0064 or email acflowers32@makingadif.com

“We Are Family” Paint and Create Saturday, December 3 | 11:00 a.m.

Holiday Button Bonanza Tuesday, December 13 | 4:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Snowstorm in a Jar Monday, December 12 | 4:00 p.m.

3D Holiday Card Crafts Monday, December 19 | 4:00 p.m.

RICE

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Saturday, December 10 | 10:30 a.m. Register at cpl.org/readtome

ROCKPORT

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursday, December 1 | 11:00 a.m.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Simple STEM! Thursdays, December 1, 8 & 15 | 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Art Club Tuesday, December 13 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Family Circle Time Thursdays | 5:00 p.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, December 3 | 3:00 p.m.

Laser Cut Ornaments Thursday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Cuento Saturday, December 10 | 11:00 a.m.

MakerSpace Monday Monday, December 12 | 4:00 p.m.

Sparkly Snowflake Ornament Wednesday, December 14 | 2:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Tuesday, December 20 | 2:30 p.m.

Family Coloring Day Saturday, December 31 | 11:00 a.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Maker Days Wednesdays, December 7 & 14 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, December 8 | 3:30 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, December 9 | 3:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Wednesday, December 21 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, December 22 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING

Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays & Fridays | 4:45 p.m.

Candyland Creations Tuesday, December 6 | 3:30 p.m.

Unicorn Canvas Tuesday, December 13 | 3:30 p.m.

Wood Maker Kits Tuesday, December 20 | 3:30 p.m.

Kente Cloth Craft Tuesday, December 27 | 3:30 p.m.

UNION

Wee Read & Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Saturday, December 3 | 11:00 a.m.

Santa Slime Tuesday, December 6 | 4:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Thursday, December 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Paint a Holiday Tree Thursday, December 15 | 4:30 p.m. Game Night Wednesday, December 21 | 4:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Noisemakers Saturday, December 31 | 12:00 p.m.

JANUARY

ADDISON

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Grab-and-Go Activities: Storytellers Wednesday, January 4

Paper Dyeing Thursday, January 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make Craft: International Zebra Day Tuesday, January 31

CARNEGIE WEST

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays, January 4, 11 & 25 | 10:30 a.m.

Winter Nights & Lights: Stories & Crafts Wednesday, January 11 | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Saturday, January 21 | 10:30 a.m. Register at cpl.org/readtome

Celebrate Snow: Stories & Crafts Wednesday, January 25 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST.

Duct Tape Universe Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

Mini Chemistry Lesson: Make Space Slime Monday, January 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning January 10 | 4:30 p.m.

Rainbow Walking Science Experiment Monday, January 23 | 4:30 p.m.

DIY Suncatcher Friday, January 27 | 4:30 p.m.

Painted Rock Art Monday, January 30 | 4:30 p.m.

FLEET

littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Wednesday, January 4 | 3:00 p.m.

FULTON

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning January 10 | 4:30 p.m.

Three Kings Day Celebration Friday, January 6 | 4:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year Monday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

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GARDEN VALLEY

Become a Hands-on Paleontologist Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

My Unsung Hero (online) Thursday, January 19 | 11:00 a.m. Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/9564471

GLENVILLE

Good Morning, Glenville! (online) Mondays | 11:00 a.m. Register at cpl.libcal.com/calendar/events

Bright Builders Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

DIY Claes Oldenburg Sculptures Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.

Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5) Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

Un-Bored Games Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Sci-Fi Day Craft Tuesday, January 3

Glenville Snail Mail Club: Long Time No See Friday, January 6 | 3:00 p.m.

Maker Monday: Balloon Blowout Monday, January 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Wednesday, January 11 | 3:00 p.m.

Wonder Wednesdays Wednesdays, January 11 & 25 | 4:00 p.m.

BodyWorks (presented by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History) Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Maker Monday: Catapults and Baskets Monday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Take-and-Make: Snowflakes Thursday, January 26 HOUGH

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning January 10 | 4:15 p.m.

2023 Vision Board Monday, January 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Family Fun Time: Jumbo Game Day Saturday, January 21 | 3:00 p.m.

Smash Bros. Tournament Monday, January 23 | 4:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Wee Read and Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Once Upon A Family Storytime Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

A Vision for the New Year Tuesday, January 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, January 12 | 4:30 p.m.

Walkabout: A Warm Evening Friday, January 13 | 5:00 p.m.

Play with Pen and Paper Thursday, January 19 | 4:30 p.m.

Karaoke Friday Friday, January 20 | 4:30 p.m.

littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Friday, January 27 | 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 28 | 2:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY Youth Services, 4th floor

Paint Your Own Piggy Bank Wednesday, January 11 | 4:00 p.m.

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Saturday, January 21 | 3:00 p.m.

Saturday’s Imagination Station Saturday, January 28 | 2:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

MakerKits: Construction Tuesday, January 10 | 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19 | 3:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Pajama Storytime Thursdays | 5:30 p.m.

RICE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Wednesday, January 11 | 10:30 a.m. Register at cpl.org/readtome

ROCKPORT

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursday, January 5 | 11:00 a.m.

Simple STEM! Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Art Club Tuesday, January 10 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Family Circle Time Thursdays | 5:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Cuento Saturdays, January 7 & 21 | 11:00 a.m.

MakerSpace Mondays Monday, January 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Button-Making Extravaganza Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Guitar Jam Night Tuesday, January 24 | 4:00 p.m.

Family Coloring Day Saturday, January 28 | 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, January 28 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Maker Days Wednesdays, January 4 & 11 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, January 23 | 3:30 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, January 20 | 3:30 p.m.

MakerKits: Construction Wednesday, January 25 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, January 26 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING

Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5) Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays & Fridays | 4:45 p.m.

New Year’s Craft Tuesday, January 3 | 3:30 p.m.

Royal Crown Crafts Tuesday, January 17 | 3:30 p.m.

Royal Bracelets Tuesday, January 24 | 3:30 p.m.

Black History Trivia Monday, January 30 | 3:30 p.m.

UNION

Wee Read & Play Storytime Saturday, January 14 | 11:00 a.m.

Geometric Canvas Art Saturday, January 14 | 3:00 p.m.

After-School Robotics (Grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays, January 18 & 25 | 4:30 p.m.

Making Paracord Survival Bands Thursday, January 19 | 4:30 p.m.

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Color Changing Slime Tuesday, January 24 | 4:30 p.m.

DIY Tie-Dye T-shirts Saturday, January 28 | 1:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY

ADDISON

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

Grab-and-Go Activities: Size Matters Wednesday, February 1

Take-and-Make Craft: International Friendship Month Monday, February 6

National Library Lovers’ Day Tuesday, February 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Bingo Season Wednesday, February 15 | 2:00 p.m.

International Polar Bear Day Monday, February 27 | 4:00 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Wednesdays, February 1, 8 & 22 | 10:30 a.m.

Valentine’s Day Card Crafts Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Leap Into Science: Light & Shadow (ages 3 - 5) Saturday, February 11 | 10:30 a.m.

Leap Into Science: Light & Shadow Saturday, February 11 | 4:30 p.m.

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Friday, February 17 | 10:30 a.m.

COLLINWOOD

Celebrating Our Black Leaders Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Creative Colorful Acrylic Art Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Science Saturday: Body Works (Ages 6 - 11) presented by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Saturday, February 11 | 11:00 a.m.

Board Game Night Wednesday, February 22 | 4:30 p.m.

Tie Dye Fun Tuesday, February 28 | 4:30 p.m.

FULTON

Express Yourself Art Workshops (Grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Play with a Robot Wednesday, February 15 | 4:00 p.m.

A Rhythm for Your Body Friday, February 24 | 1:00 p.m.

GLENVILLE

Good Morning, Glenville! (online) Mondays | 11:00 a.m. Register at cpl.libcal.com/calendar/events

Bright Builders Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5) Fridays | 11:00 a.m.

Un-Bored Games Fridays | 4:00 p.m.

Wonder Wednesdays Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Glenville Snail Mail Club: Valentines Friday, February 3 | 3:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Maker Monday Black History Month Edition - Alma Woodsey Thomas Mosaic Kits Monday, February 6

littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Wednesday, February 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Maker Monday: Slime Time Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Be Kind and Make Buttons Friday, February 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Celebrate Mae Jemison Tuesday, February 21

Glenville Tie Dye Thursday, February 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Maker Monday: Brushing Between the Lines Monday, February 27 | 3:00 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Take-and-Make: Valentine Dinosaurs Monday, February 13

HOUGH

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:15 p.m.

African American History Trivia Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

Switch Tournament: Mario Kart Monday, February 6 | 4:00 p.m.

Drum Story Time and Craft Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

MakerKits: Construction Saturday, February 11 | 12:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Wee Read and Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Fridays | 10:30 a.m.

Once Upon A Family Storytime Saturdays | 11:00 a.m.

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Friday, February 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, February 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Walkabout: Have A Little Heart Friday, February 10 | 5:00 p.m.

Play with Pen and Paper Thursday, February 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Ready for Mardi Gras Tuesday, February 21 | 4:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY Youth Services, 4th floor

MakerKits: Construction Saturday, February 4 | 1:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Valentine’s Day Cards Saturday, February 11 Tuesday, February 14

Reptiles and Amphibians Tuesday, February 14 | 3:00 p.m.

Saturday’s Imagination Station Saturday, February 25 | 2:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Pajama Storytime Thursdays | 5:30 p.m.

Black History Trivia Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

RICE

0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate Saturday, February 11 | 10:30 a.m. Register at cpl.org/readtome

ROCKPORT

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5) Thursday, February 2 | 11:00 a.m.

Simple STEM Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Black Superhero Day Tuesday, February 7 | 3:00 p.m.

Robotic Winter Olympics Fridays, February 10 & 17 | 4:00 p.m.

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SOUTH

Family Circle Time Thursdays | 5:00 p.m.

Once Upon a Cuento Saturdays, February 4 & 18 | 11:00 a.m.

MakerSpace Mondays Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Washi Tape Heart Suncatchers Tuesday, February 14 | 4:00 p.m.

MakerKits: Construction Thursday, February 23 | 2:30 p.m.

Family Coloring Day Saturday, February 25 | 11:00 a.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, February 25 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

African American History Jeopardy Wednesday, February 1 | 3:30 p.m.

Maker Days Wednesdays, February 8 & 15 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, February 9 | 3:30 p.m.

littleBits™ electronic kit Open Play Wednesday, February 22 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, February 23 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING

Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3-5) Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.

Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays & Fridays | 4:45 p.m.

Learning Lunchbox: Dinosaurs Tuesdays | 3:30 p.m.

UNION

After-School Robotics (Grades 3 - 5) Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Heart Canvas Tuesday, February 14 | 4:30 p.m.

Black History: Artists Tuesday, February 21 | 4:30 p.m.

Wee Read & Play Storytime (ages 18 months - 3 years) Saturday, February 25 | 11:00 a.m.

StoryWalk® on the Square

Take a stroll beneath the twinkling lights on Public Square and enjoy the pop-up StoryWalk featuring The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore.

Friday, December 2 through Friday, January 6

A Poem for Cleveland Workshops

Add your voice to the mosaic of Cleveland voices to tell the story of our city. Cleveland Heights Poet Laureate, Ray McNiece, leads monthly intergenerational and multicultural poetry workshops. Poem for Cleveland, an anthology of the works created from the project, will be published by Red Giant Press. This project is made possible by the Academy of American Poets with funds from the Mellon Foundation.

Saturdays, December 3, January 7 & February 4 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Main Library, Literature, 2nd floor

Saturdays, December 10 & January 14 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Fulton

Saturdays, December 17 & January 21 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Langston Hughes

Youth Biz Academy (ages 9 - 16)

FREE hands-on, interactive workshops for kid and teen entrepreneurs-to-be: learn how to start your own small business and enter the business plan competition to win funding to get your business up and running. Offered in partnership with Starting Point and the Family & Children First Council.

Friday, December 2 | 4:30 p.m. To register: call (216) 417-0064 or email acflowers32@makingadif.com

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

DECEMBER

ADDISON

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST.

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12) Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Game Day Friday, December 16 | 4:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Thursdays, December 8 - 22 Wednesday, December 28 | 4:30 p.m.

Personalize Your Tumbler Tuesday, December 20 | 4:30 p.m.

FLEET

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FULTON

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A Poem for Cleveland Workshop

Saturday, December 10 | 10:30 a.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

GLENVILLE

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Origami Hour

Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Snail Mail Club: Letters North and South Friday, December 2 | 3:00 p.m.

HOUGH

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Gift Wrap Party Saturday, December 10 | 12:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Everything Anime Monday, December 5 | 4:30 p.m.

Robotic Open Play Monday - Friday, December 19 - 23 | 1:30 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A Poem for Cleveland Workshop Saturday, December 17 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

A Poem for Cleveland Workshops Saturday, December 3 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Literature, 2nd floor

Jewelry and Magnet Making Tuesday, December 13 | 3:30 p.m. Youth Services, 4th floor

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Youth Biz Academy (ages 9 - 16) Friday, December 2 | 4:30 p.m. To register: call (216) 417-0064 or email acflowers32@makingadif.com

Holiday Button Bonanza Tuesday, December 13 | 4:00 p.m.

RICE

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Simple STEM Thursdays, December 1, 8 & 15 | 4:30 p.m.

Stitch and Flicks Saturdays, December 3, 17 & 31 | 3:00 p.m.

Shine Your Light Tuesday, December 20 | 3:30 p.m.

SOUTH

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, December 3 | 3:00 p.m.

South Studio Orientation Wednesday, December 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Laser Cut Ornaments Thursday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Tuesday, December 20 | 2:30 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

FREE Homework Help (Grades K - 12)

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Maker Days

Wednesdays, December 7 & 14 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, December 8 | 3:30 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, December 9 | 3:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Universe Wednesday, December 21 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, December 22 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING

Who’s Got Game? Fridays | 3:30 p.m.

JANUARY

ADDISON

Incredible Salt-Sational Lava Lamps Thursday, January 26 | 4:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST.

Duct Tape Universe Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m.

FULTON

A Poem for Cleveland Workshop Saturday, January 14 | 10:30 a.m.

GLENVILLE

Origami Hour Thursdays | 3:00 p.m.

Trivia Day Wednesday, January 4 | 4:00 p.m.

HOUGH

2023 Vision Board Monday, January 9 | 4:30 p.m.

JEFFERSON

A Vision for the New Year Tuesday, January 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Everything Anime Mondays, January 9 & 23 | 4:30 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, January 12 | 4:30 p.m.

Walkabout: A Warm Evening Friday, January 13 | 5:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

A Poem for Cleveland Workshop Saturday, January 21 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

(CONTINUED)

MAIN LIBRARY

Literature, 2nd floor

A Poem for Cleveland Workshops

Saturday, January 7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Simple STEM Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Stitch and Flicks Saturdays, January 14 & 28 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH

South Studio Orientation Wednesday, January 4 | 4:30 p.m.

MakerSpace Monday Monday, January 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Button-Making Extravaganza Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Guitar Jam Night Tuesday, January 24 | 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, January 28 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Maker Days Wednesdays, January 4 & 11 | 3:30 p.m.

Jewelry and Magnet Making Tuesday, January 10 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, January 23 | 3:30 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, January 20 | 3:30 p.m.

MakerKits: Construction Wednesday, January 25 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, January 26 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING

Who’s Got Game? Fridays | 3:30 p.m.

UNION

Geometric Canvas Art Saturday, January 14 | 3:00 p.m.

Making Paracord Survival Bands Thursday, January 19 | 4:30 p.m.

DIY Tie-Dye T-shirts Saturday, January 28 | 1:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY

ADDISON

Rock x CPL: Fight the Power Thursday, February 9 | 4:00 p.m.

U Hali Gani? (How Are You?) Tuesday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: International Friendship Month Monday, February 6

CARNEGIE WEST

Making Paracord Survival Bands Thursday, February 2 | 4:30 p.m.

EAST 131ST ST.

Creative Colorful Acrylic Art Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Board Game Night Wednesday, February 22 | 4:30 p.m.

Tie-Dye Fun Tuesday, February 28 | 4:30 p.m.

FULTON

Art from West and Central Africa Wednesday, February 22 | 4:45 p.m.

GLENVILLE

Bright Builders Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Wonder Wednesdays: All About Anatomy Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Glenville Snail Mail Club: Valentines Friday, February 3 | 3:00 p.m.

Be Kind and Make Buttons Friday, February 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Glenville Tie-Dye Thursday, February 23 | 4:00 p.m.

Maker Monday: Brushing Between the Lines Monday, February 27 | 4:00 p.m.

HOUGH

African American History Trivia Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Making Tunes: Virtual Rock Band Friday, February 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Don’t Be Bored, Let’s Board Thursday, February 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Walkabout: Have A Little Heart Friday, February 10 | 5:00 p.m.

Everything Anime Mondays, February 13 & 27 | 4:30 p.m.

Karaoke Friday Friday, February 24 | 4:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY Literature, 2nd floor

A Poem for Cleveland Workshop February 4 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Black History Trivia Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

ROCKPORT

Simple STEM Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.

Black Superhero Day Tuesday, February 7 | 3:00 p.m.

Blender Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, February 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Robotic Winter Olympics Fridays, February 10 & 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Stitch and Flicks Saturday, February 11 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH

South Studio Orientation Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30 p.m.

MakerSpace Mondays Monday, February 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Video Game Free Play Tuesday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m.

MakerKits: Construction Thursday, February 23 | 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon Painting Saturday, February 25 | 3:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

African American History Jeopardy Wednesday, February 1 | 3:30 p.m.

Jewelry and Magnet Making Tuesday, February 7 | 3:30 p.m.

Maker Days Wednesdays, February 8 & 15 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming Thursday, February 9 | 3:30 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club Friday, February 17 | 3:30 p.m.

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day Thursday, February 23 | 3:30 p.m.

STERLING

Who’s Got Game? Friday, February 3 | 3:30 p.m.

Happy Holidays!

Featured Services for Kids, Teens & Families

TUTORING

Tutoring services are provided through a partnership with America Reads at Cleveland State University. Visit cpl.org/kids-teens/tutoring for updates regarding tutoring locations, schedules, and availability after January 2023. No registration or appointments needed for in-person tutoring & Homework Help.

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Addison, East 131st St. | Fleet | Fulton (en Español) | Garden Valley | Glenville | Harvard-Lee | Hough | Langston Hughes | Memorial-Nottingham | Rice | Rockport | South | South Brooklyn

ONLINE Tutoring & Homework Help

Conducted via Zoom for students in grades K - 12. Register for online tutoring at cpl.org/kids-teens/tutoring

Mondays - Thursdays through December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FREE FAMILY MEALS

A variety of FREE meal packages are available at Cleveland Public Library locations through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Meals are available to anyone in the community while supplies last. Contact your neighborhood branch for details and availability.

Kids’ Café (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.

Family Food Boxes (select locations including Youth Services, Main Library, 4th floor) Adults and families may pick up a free 20- to 30-pound box of non-perishable dry goods including nutritional foods such milk, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and canned fruits, vegetables, and tuna.

Library Cards!

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

NEW!

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!

Choose between these two youth designs.

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