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Summer Programming
FEATURED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Visit cpl.org/locations for a map, a list of library locations, hours, and contact information for each location.
ALL AGES
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES (courtesy of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank)
KIDS’ CAFÉ SUMMER MEALS
Daily free meals for kids: ALL AGES (Birth through age 18)
Monday – Friday. Most locations provide service from 11:30am – 12:30pm but times may vary.
All Cleveland Public Library branches and the Youth Services Dept. at Main Library offer free kids’ meals.
FAMILY FOOD BOXES or BACKPACK MEAL KITS are available at select locations while supplies last. There are no income or application requirements for any of these programs.
Contact your neighborhood Cleveland Public Library branch for details and times: cpl.org/locations
Pre-Kindergarten / Preschool
NEIGHBORHOOD BRANCH STORYTIMES Many branches and the Youth Services Department at the Main Library downtown offer storytimes for children ages 5 and under. Age- and developmentally-appropriate early literacy sessions for babies (birth to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years), and preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) enhance parent/caregiver and child bonding over books and stories, build a foundation of pre-reading skills, introduce social skills and model group dynamics needed to succeed in school. Exposing children to 1,000 or more books before age 5 builds better literacy skills and is proven to improve educational attainment throughout life.
See listings for each location for offerings and schedules
YOUNG SCHOLARS’ ACADEMY provides weekly lessons for scholars and their parents or caregivers aimed at improving kindergarten readiness and helping students and caregivers expand at-home learning opportunities. Beginner (age 3) or transitional (ages 4 – 6) academies are aimed at students ages who are not yet in kindergarten. In-person sessions at neighborhood libraries or virtual options via Zoom are available. Various time slots are offered, with morning and evening options provided.
Register at cpl.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/ or call 216-623-7114 for more information.
SWEET DREAMS STORYTIMES
Enjoy a virtual storytime before bed. Children are invited to dress in their pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed animal for stories and songs to end the day.
Questions? Call 216-623-7114.
Thu, Jun 9 from 7:15 – 7:45pm
Thu, Jul 7 from 7:15 – 7:45pm
Mon, Aug 8 from 7:15 – 7:15pm
Online - Via Zoom. Register at Sweet Dreams Storytime Registration
SATURDAY STORYTIME FOR DIVERSE-ABILITIES
Children of all abilities and their families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled storytime in a caring environment where diverse-abilities are respected and supported. Bill Morgan of Sign Stage Cleveland will read and teach signs for Green Eggs and Ham as a part of this storytime event. Content is geared to ages 3-7 but all are welcome! Giveaways for all families! Raffles prizes.
Space is limited. Registration Required. Additional sessions and locations may be added.
Questions? Call 216-623-7114 Registration for Saturday Storytime for Diverse-Abilities
Saturday, June 18 from 11am – 12pm at FULTON
Other Programs: Violin for Boys +1, Young Scholars Academy, STEM Lego Robotics program, Summer Lit League
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY
ADDISON BRANCH
6901 Superior Ave. 216-623-6906
PRESHOOL STORYTIMES (ages 3 – 5)
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Tuesdays at 10:30am
GRAB-AND-GO EARLY LERANING @ HOME KITS (ages birth– 5)
Pick up a different early learning kit each month with activities and learning tools for preschoolers.
While supplies last.
JUN Introduction to Early Literacy
JUL Define Those Fine Motor Skills
AUG Introduction to Early Numeracy
TAKE-AND-MAKE CRAFTS (ages 6 – 11)
Stop by and pick up a free craft kit and enjoy some crafting time at home.
While supplies last.
Mon - Sat, Jun 6 - 11 or Mon, Jun 13 Wooden Bird House
Tue – Sat, Jun 15 – 18 Juneteenth Necklace/Bracelet
Tue – Sat, Jun 21 – 25 or Mon, Jun 27 Bicycle License Plate
Tue – Sat, Jul 5 – 9 or Mon, Jul 11 Flag Craft
Mon – Sat, Jul 18 – 23 or Mon, Jul 25 Toy Binoculars
Mon – Sat, Aug 1 – 6 or Mon, Aug 8 Summer Wind Chimes
Mon, Aug 22 All About Me: Vision Board
Mon, Aug 29 Make-Believe Laptop
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
KIDS’ CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES AT ADDISON BRANCH (ages 6 – 11)
Thu, Jun 16 at 1pm World Sea Turtle Day
Wed, Jul 6 at 3pm Summer Science: Ice Cream
Thu, Aug 4 at 3pm Owl Awareness Day
FAMILY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT ADDISON BRANCH (families with kids 12 & under)
Thursdays, Jun 16, Jul 21, and Aug 18 at 4pm Family and Community Movie Night
Saturdays, Jun 18, Jul 16, and Aug 20 at 1pm Saturday Family Time
CARNEGIE WEST BRANCH
1900 Fulton Rd. 216-623-6927
PRESHOOL STORYTIMES (ages 3 – 5)
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Saturdays, Jun 4 & 18, Jul 2, 16 & 30, and Aug 13 & 27 at 10:30am
TAKE-AND-MAKE CRAFTS (ages 6 – 11)
Stop by and pick up a free craft kit and enjoy some crafting time at home.
While supplies last.
Mon, Jun 13 Mon, Jul 11 Mon, Aug 8
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
COLLINWOOD BRANCH
856 East 152 St. 216-623-6934
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
EAST 131st STREET BRANCH 3830 East 131st St. 216-623-6941
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
YOUNG SCHOLARS’ ACADEMY: TRANSITIONAL (ages 4 – 6)
provides weekly lessons for scholars and their parents or caregivers aimed at improving kindergarten readiness and helping students and caregivers expand at-home learning opportunities. Beginner (age 3) or transitional (ages 4 – 6) academies are aimed at students ages who are not yet in kindergarten. In-person sessions at neighborhood libraries or virtual options via Zoom are available. Various time slots are offered, with morning and evening options provided.
Register at cpl.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/ or call 216-623-7114 for more information.
Tuesdays, Jun 7 – Jul 26 at 5:30pm
FLEET BRANCH
7224 Broadway Ave. 216-623-6962
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
KIDS’ CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES AT FLEET BRANCH (ages 6 – 11)
Tue, Jun 16 – drop in all day Juneteenth
Thu, Jul 7 - drop in all day World Chocolate Day
Tue, Aug 2 – drop in all day Cute Clown Day
FULTON BRANCH
3545 Fulton Rd. 216-6323-6969
SATURDAY STORYTIME FOR DIVERSE-ABILITIES (ages 3 – 7)
Children of all abilities and their families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled storytime in a caring environment where diverse-abilities are respected and supported. Bill Morgan of Sign Stage Cleveland will read and teach signs for Green Eggs and Ham as a part of this storytime event. Content is geared to ages 3 - 7 but all are welcome! Giveaways for all families! Raffles prizes.
Space is limited. Registration Required. Additional sessions and locations may be added.
Questions? Call 216-623-7114 Registration for Saturday Storytime for Diverse-Abilities
Saturday, June 18 from 11am – 12pm at FULTON
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Fri, Jun 3 at 1pm Summer Lit League Kickoff
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
FAMILY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT FULTON BRANCH (families with kids 12 & under)
Family Fun Days at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Family Fun Days at Cuyahoga Valley National Park with free bus transportation from Fulton Branch: free family activities include music, art, fishing, hiking and more. Participants are required submit signed releases, for both the Park and the Library, prior to the trip(s). A parent or legal guardian must accompany and sign for any minors attending. Space is limited, seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and seats cannot be saved for those not present when your party checks in.
Saturdays, Jun 25, Jul 30, and Aug 27 at 1pm
Meet a Minion
Bring the whole family to celebrate the opening of the new movie Minions: The Rise of Gru. Snap a selfie with a Minion, play a few rounds of Minion Bingo for prizes, and create a Minion craft.
Thu, Jun 30 at 4pm
GARDEN VALLEY BRANCH
7201 Kinsman Rd. 216-623-6976
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES (ages 3 – 5)
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Fridays in June and July at 10:30am.
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Fri, Jun 3 at 1pm Summer Lit League kickoff
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
Stories, Songs, and Syllables: Building Literacy Through Music Making (ages 3 – 5)
Wed, Jun 29 at 10:30am Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8972123
Between the Stacks Virtual Theater (ages 6 – 11) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/ 8977929
Tue, Jul 26 at 11am
How Are You Feeling? (ages 3 – 5) Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8972477
Wed, Jul 27 at 10:30am
You Build It Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/ 8972568
Pick up a free building kit (while supplies last), then join us on Zoom to take the challenge and show off your skills at things like building the tallest tower.
Wed, Aug 31 at 10:30am
GLENVILLE BRANCH
11900 St. Clair Ave. 216-623-6983
ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
Good Morning, Glenville (ages 3 – 5)
Mondays at 11am. Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/8975562
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Glenville Snail Mail Club
Rediscover (or discover for the first time!) the art of letter writing. Join us once a month to write letters and postcards to your friends and family, do fancy folds, and enjoy other fun ways to send someone a greeting.
Fri, Jun 3 at 2pm
Fri, Jul 1 at 2pm
Fri, Aug 5 at 2pm
Glenville Tie Dye (ages 6 & up)
Tie dye your own T-shirt (while supplies last.)
Mon, Jun 27 at 3pm
Glenville Learn (ages 6 – 11)
Educational and fun games – board, card, and console, chess & checkers, Nintendo Switch, clubhouse games, brain teasers, and more.
Wednesdays at 2pm
Origami Hour
Weekly hands-on paper-folding fun. Create a world out of paper.
Thursdays at 2pm
FAMILY STORYTIMES (families with kids ages 5 & under)
Children and parents/caregivers are invited to a themed storytime followed by open-ended fantasy play that will spark imaginations and inspire roleplaying.
Wed, Jun 29 at 11am At the Grocery Store
Wed, Jul 17 at 11am At the Veterinarian
Wed, Aug 31 at 11am At the Construction Site
HARVARD-LEE BRANCH
16918 Harvard Ave. 216-623-6990
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
HOUGH BRANCH
1566 Crawford Rd. 216-623-6997
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Eating the Alphabet
Inspired by the book Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert, we’ll learn about fruits and vegetables each week, working our way through the letters of the alphabet.
Thursdays at 2pm
National Best Friends Day Make a friendship bracelet for your best friend.
Wed, Jun 8 at 1pm
Snap Circuits Work together on fun snap circuits projects and make all sorts of electronic items.
Fridays, Jun 10 & 24 at 1pm
Fri, Aug 19 at 1pm
Juneteenth Quilt Craft Make a quilt craft and learn about the history of the Juneteenth holiday.
Wed, Jun 15 at 4pm
Fireworks in a Jar Create a colorful firework craft to celebrate Independence Day.
Fri, Jul 1 at 2pm
Summer Reading Roundup There are three more weeks left in Summer Lit League. Join us to share your most recent read or your favorite books and discover some great new summer reads to finish the summer reading challenge.
Thu, Jul 7 at 11am
Back to School Bash Get ready for the new school year with friends, fun, and a school supply giveaway (while supplies last.)
Wed, Aug 3 at 4pm
Craft Fridays Express yourself with arts and crafts.
Fridays, Jul 8 & 22 at 1pm
JEFFERSON BRANCH
850 Jefferson Ave. 216-623-7004
(Currently under renovation. Re-opening Jul 23, 2022.)
STORYTIMES
Wee Read and Play Storytimes (ages 18 months to 3 years)
Continue to develop your toddler’s language and social skills: toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age and their favorite adult are invited for stories, active songs, rhymes and time for play.
Fridays in August at 10:30am.
Once Upon a Family Storytimes (families with kids 11 & under)
Visit the newly re-imagined Jefferson Branch for a story time for all ages. Stories, crafts, songs and more to celebrate the tales that delight all of us.
Saturdays in August at 11am
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Let’s Have a Lei-zy Afternoon Make a paper lei & get into the spirit for Walkabout Tremont.
Fri, Aug 12 at 4pm
Time to Tie Dye Tie-Dye a bandana (while supplies last.)
Sat, Aug 20 at 1pm
Welcome Back! Celebrate the start of a new school year and get the year off to a great start.
Tue, Aug 23 at 4pm
LANGSTON HUGHES BRANCH
10200 Superior Ave. 216-623-6975
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
Open Mic Poetry
Come to listen and enjoy or step up to the mic and share your favorite poetry or spoken word. (all ages)
Sat, Aug 20 at 2pm
MAIN LIBRARY
Youth Services Department, 4th Floor
325 Superior Ave. 216-623-2834
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES (ages 3 – 5)
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Tuesdays at 10:30am
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Plant Your Own Garden Choose flower or vegetable seeds, then plant them and watch them grow. Then, create your own garden at home. Wed, Jun 1 at 2pm
Summer Fun – Splash Adventure Enjoy some cool, sensory water activities and stories that make a splash.
Sat, Jun 11 at 12pm
Make-and-Take Mondays Join us for make-and-take craft projects accompanied by super summer stories.
Mondays, Jun 13 & 27 at 2pm Mondays, Jul 11 & 25 at 2pm Mon, Aug 15 at 2pm
Bilingual Book Club Enjoy stories in English and Spanish as we explore picture books featuring Latinx authors and illustrators. Wed, Jul 15 at 2pm Wed, Jul 13 at 2pm Wed, Aug 17 at 2pm
World Music Day Make your own musical instruments out of ordinary household items.
Tue, Jun 23 at 2pm
Make a Suncatcher Craft a beautiful suncatcher to hang in your window.
Thu, Jun 23 at 2pm
Decorate a Birdhouse Build and paint your own birdhouse (while supplies last.)
Thu, Jul 7 at 2pm
Summer Fun – Bubbles It’s a bubble-riffic time filled with bubble stories, activities, and crafts!
Sat, Jul 9 at 12pm
Get Out and Paint Join us in Eastman Reading Garden and paint your own canvas (while supplies last.)
Sat, Jul 16 at 12:30pm
Make a Jumbo Pinwheel Craft your own colorful pinwheel and watch it spin.
Thu, Jul 21 at 2pm
Make a Balloon Bowl Craft a decorative bowl to enjoy or give as a gift.
Thu, Aug 11 at 2pm
Popsicle Stick Crafts Turn ordinary popsicle sticks into a variety of amazing items.
Tue, Aug 23 at 2pm
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BRANCH
1962 Stokes Blvd. 216-623-7018
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Read-Along Time Listen, read along, move, play, and sing along to stories and songs for everyone.
Mondays at 11am
Groovy Tuesdays Join us for a multi-generational, motivational, and inspiring entertainment program for all ages.
Tuesdays at 2:30pm
Wordplay Wednesdays (ages 8 & up) Theme-based word games for kids and teens.
Wednesdays, Jun 8 & 22 at 1:30pm Wednesdays, July 6 – 20 at 1:30pm Wed, Aug 3 at 1:30pm
SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT
Knowing Your Sails: The African Origins of Sickle Cell Disease
Learn about the history, generational impact, and variations of sickle cell disease from a licensed social worker whose family is directly impacted.
Sat, Jun 18 at 11:30am
MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM BRANCH
17109 Lakeshore Blvd. 216-623-7039
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
Sat, Jul 23 at 1pm Summer Lit Leage finale celebration
TAKE-AND-MAKE CRAFTS FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Pick up a free kit to make your own craft project at home (while supplies last.)
Wed, Jun 1 Summer Photo Frame
Fri, Jul 1 Fruit Fans
Mon, Aug 1 Back to School in Style
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Throwback Thursday: Board Games for the Bored Enjoy some old school fun with board and card games galore.
Tue, Jun 14 at 3pm
Summer Movie Matinee Enjoy a free, family movie.
Thu, Jul 14 at 3pm
FAMILY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Back to School Open House Get ready for a new school year and find out how your library can help students succeed.
Thu, Aug 25 at 4pm
MT. PLEASANT BRANCH
14000 Kinsman Rd. 216-623-7032
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays & Thursdays through Jul 21 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES (ages 3 – 5)
Preschool Storytime
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Fri, Jun 10 at 12pm Fri, Jul 8 at 12pm Fri, Aug 12 at 12pm
RICE BRANCH
11535 Shaker Blvd. 216-623-7046
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
TODDLER STORYTIMES (ages 18 months – 3 years)
Toddler Time Family Meet-Up
Bring your toddlers to enjoy stories, songs, and movement followed by interactive play, crafting, and time to make new friends.
Thu, Jun 9 at 11am Thu, Jul 7 at 11am
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Block Builders Use our LEGO building blocks to construct amazing creations and show off your building skills.
Mondays in June and July at 1pm
Make It Mondays Craft a new project every week to enjoy or to give as a gift.
Mondays, Jul 11 – 25 at 1pm
Green Thumb Club Get your hands in the dirt and help tend the community garden at Rice Branch. Learn about gardening and take home fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden (while supplies last.)
Mondays in August at 1pm
ROCKPORT BRANCH
4421 West 140th St. 216-623-7053
TAKE-AND-MAKE CRAFTS FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Pick up a free kit beginning on the first of each month to make your own craft project at home (while supplies last.)
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES (ages 3 – 5)
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Thursdays at 11am
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
SOUTH BRANCH
3096 Scranton Rd. 216-623-7060
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
FAMILY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
FAMILY CIRCLE TIME (ages 3 – up) Stories, songs and fingerplays for families.
Thursdays at 5pm
Family Coloring Days Coloring books aren’t just for kids. Everyone can enjoy this relaxing activity with us.
Saturdays, Jun 4 & 18 at 1pm Saturdays, Jul 2, 16 & 20 at 1pm Saturdays, Aug 13 & 27 at 1pm
Once Upon a Cuento (online)
Únase a nosotros para nuestro cuento bilingue en Inglés y Español! Disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas en ambos idiomas. Bilingual story time: Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in both languages!
Tuesdays at 5pm Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/ 8954209
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo See, touch, and try a variety of musical instruments including drums and guitars.
Wed, Jun 8 at 3pm Wed, Jul 20 at 3pm Wed, Aug 24 at 3pm
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Craft n’ Creations Get creative and make a great craft project to take home with you.
Fri, Jun 24 at 1pm Fridays, Jul 8 & 22 at 1pm
Books Everywhere! Join us each month for a new adventure in making and decorating books. (While supplies last.)
Sat, Jun 18 at 2:30pm Sat, Jul 30 at 2:30pm Sat, Aug 27 at 2:30pm
SOUTH BROOKLYN BRANCH
4303 Pearl Rd. 216-623-7067
YOUNG SCHOLARS’ ACADEMY: TRANSITIONAL (ages 4 – 6) provides weekly lessons for scholars and their parents or caregivers aimed at improving kindergarten readiness and helping students and caregivers expand at-home learning opportunities. Academies are aimed at students who are not yet in kindergarten.
Register at cpl.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/ or call 216-623-7114 for more information.
Wednesdays in June & July at 5:30pm
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES (ages 3 – 5)
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Thursdays at 11:30am and/or Saturdays at 11:30am
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Gamers’ Guild Join fellow gamers for tabletop games, card games, video games, and more.
Thursdays, Jun 9 & 30 at 3:30pm Thursdays, Jul 7 & 28 at 3:30pm Thursdays, Aug 4 & 25 at 3:30pm
What about Worms? Who doesn’t love worms? Enjoy icky, wormy books and gooey activities.
Tue, Aug 9 at 1pm
Tie-Dye T’s and Things Design and dye your own colorful T-shirt or other item. Supplies are provided (while they last.)
Thu, Jul 14 at 3:30pm
STERLING BRANCH
2200 East 30th St. 216-623-7074
BOUNCING BABIES AND BOOKS STORYTIMES (ages birth – 18 months)
Lap-sit story time for babies birth through 18 months, with stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays, and other fun activities that build pre-literacy skills, enhance parent-child bonding, and begin providing social skills for little ones.
Wednesdays at 10:30am
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES (ages 3 – 5)
Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Wednesdays at 11am
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Bird Finger Puppets Make some tiny feathered friends and put on your own puppet show.
Wed, Jun 1 at 1pm
Summer Sunshine Make a sunny, seasonal craft project to brighten your space.
Wed, Jun 8 at 1pm
Father’s Day Cards Craft a Father’s Day card for a special man in your life.
Wed, Jun 15 at 1pm
Celebrate the Fourth Make paper rockets to celebrate the 4th of July.
Fri, Jul 1 at 1pm
Card Crafts Use our Cricut machine to make customized greeting cards for family and friends.
Wed, Jul 6 at 1pm
Sand Art Stars We’ll supply everything you need to make and decorate a sand art project (while supplies last.)
Mon, Jul 18 at 1pm
Pebble Pet Art Paint and decorate your own pebble pets.
Mon, Jul 25 at 1pm
Butterfly Wind Chimes Design and decorate some delicate butterfly wind chimes to catch a summer breeze.
Mon, Aug 1 at 1pm
Personalized Decals Learn to create your own customized decals using our Cricut machine (while supplies last.)
Mon, Aug 8 at 1pm
Paper Airplanes Calling all future aviators and engineers: fold and fly your own paper airplanes.
Mon, Aug 22 at 1pm
UNION BRANCH
3463 East 93rd St. 216-623-7088
SUMMER LIT LEAGUE ACTIVITIES (ages 6 – 11)
Tuesdays through Jul 19 at 1pm Weekly crafts, activities, and reading challenges for kids.
CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS (ages 6 & up)
Juneteenth Tie Dye Juneteenth (June 19th) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. To celebrate, we will create tie dyed shirts in American and pan-Africa colors (while supplies last.)
Thu, Jun 16 at 1pm
Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo Enjoy a life animal show featuring Jungle Terry and friends.
Fri, Jul 22 at 1pm
Violin for Boys + 1
Description: Weekly lessons that expose scholars in grades 3rd -5th grades to the violin and the beauty of its music at two locations.
Branch: Langston Hughes Library Branch: Rice Library
Day(s): May vary Day(s): May vary
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Library Contact: Charles Byrd, Director of Education at charles.byrd@cpl.org
Young Scholars Academy
Registration at cpl.org
Description: A weekly program for scholars and their parents that have several unique lessons plans and activities based on the Ohio Department of Education Kindergarten Ready Assessment at various branches and virtually.
Virtual via Zoom
Days: Thursdays
Time: 11:00am
Virtual via Zoom
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 12, 19
Time: 6:15pm-6:45pm
Audience: Scholars ages 3
Site: East 131 Branch Site: South Brooklyn Branch
Days: Tuesdays Days: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Audience: Scholars ages 4-6 Audience: Scholars ages 4-6
Site: Carnegie West Branch Site: Addison Branch
Days: Wednesdays Days: Thursdays
Time: 10:30am-11:30am Time: 10:15am-11:15am
Dates: June 8-26 Dates: June 23, June 30, July 12 and July 19
Audience: Scholars ages 3 Audience: Scholars ages 3
STEM Lego Robotic Program
Description: The STEM UBTECH ROBOTIC curricula introduces and reinforces STEM and AI concepts, and makes topics like engineering and computer science engaging, accessible and relevant for learners while scholars are building, coding, and controlling mini robots.
Please register by contacting one of the branches listed below:
Branches:
Memorial Nottingham Library
Mt. Pleasant Library
Hough Library
MLK Jr. Library
Carnegie West Library
Jefferson Library
Dates & Times: TBD
Sites:
Andrew J. Rickoff - 3rd Grade
Bolton – 3rd Grade
Garrett Morgan - 9th-12th Grades
Mary B. Martin - 5th Grade
Patrick Henry - 6th Grade
Program Days & Times: May vary
Program Dates: April, 2022-May, 2022
Summer Lit League
The Future is Now, Read!
The Cleveland Public Library Summer Lit League
Description: Explore the future with your neighborhood library. Read and log your books for a chance to earn prizes. Summer Lit League features fun weekly activities, amazing raffles, and more.
Program Dates: May 30 - July 23
Audience: All ages
Beginning May 1, please register at cpl.beanstack.org
