Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Ready to roll into spring? Builders can construct their very own push Lawn Mower toy—complete with a spinning feature! It’s a fun, hands-on project that teaches kids about tools and motion while getting them excited for yardwork season.

Join us for our Family Classics Book Club, held on the third Tuesday of every month! This month, we'll be reading and discussing Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter.

About the Book

When young Pollyanna comes to live with her stern Aunt Polly, she brings with her one extraordinary gift: the ability to find something to be glad about in every situation. Her irrepressible optimism transforms everyone around her in ways no one expected. A beloved classic that has charmed readers for over a century.

What to Expect

• Group Discussion: Share your thoughts and favorite moments from the book

• Family-Friendly Conversation: Parents and children discuss together

• Literary Exploration: Learn about the book's themes, characters, and epistolary format

• Community Building: Connect with other families who love reading

Registration

Please register so we can prepare adequate seating and materials for discussion!

Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Free In-Store Kids Workshops

Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Join us for our Family Classics Book Club, held on the third Tuesday of every month! This month, we'll be reading and discussing Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary.

About the Book

Through letters to his favorite author and entries in his diary, Leigh Botts shares his struggles with his parents' divorce, being the new kid at school, and finding his own voice as a writer. A touching story about resilience and self-discovery.

What to Expect

• Group Discussion: Share your thoughts and favorite moments from the book

• Family-Friendly Conversation: Parents and children discuss together

• Literary Exploration: Learn about the book's themes, characters, and epistolary format

• Community Building: Connect with other families who love reading

Registration

Please register so we can prepare adequate seating and materials for discussion!

Sing, dance, and play with Jim Gill. See captive-born exotic animals up close and personal with Outback Ray. Visit with Bluey and Bingo. Enjoy literacy-rich activities and take home a new book.

Sponsored in part by Friends of Main Library.

Performances:

10:30 am - He's Back! Musician Jim Gill's Sing-along & Read-along Concert

11:30 am - Outback Ray and his amazing animal friends. See captive-born exotic animals up close and personal!

1 pm - Jim Gill, afternoon matinee performance.

Drop-In:

10 am - 1 pm - Local community organizations will share hands-on activities and information about services for families.

10 am - 2 pm - Each child in attendance will take home a free book. Sponsored in part by Children & Books.

11 am - 1 pm - Meet Bluey and Bingo!

11 am - 1 pm - Face Painting

A Sing-along & Read-along Concert with Jim Gill!

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along during this visit by award-winning musician and author Jim Gill. Jim Gill’s distinctive music play creates the spirit of a family room in the concert hall and is an invitation to children, parents and grandparents to sing, play and read together!

Jim Gill is a musician and author with unique credentials among children's artists. Jim is a child development specialist, completing his graduate studies in child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago with a special emphasis on the study of play. For this reason, each of Jim's recordings and books is created as an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult. Anyone who has experienced one of Jim's family concerts knows that rather than performing for the children and parents, Jim leads them to sing and play together.

Jim has released ten award-winning CDs of music play for young children that are favorites in family rooms, classrooms and playrooms. Jim is also the author of two children's books. A Soup Opera is a silly sing-along opera inspired by concerts that Jim performs with symphony orchestras. His first book, May There Always Be Sunshine, continues to inspire children from across the country to share their heartfelt wishes and extraordinary illustrations in community VIDEO book projects that Jim carries out with libraries, school districts and other community organizations.

Free In-Store Kids Workshops

Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Storybook fans, get ready to unlock your imagination one page at a time! At each event, we’re making a different take-home craft based on a beloved children’s tale. Plus, kids can design and decorate characters for their own stories—and try out top-rated products in the Play & Discover area! Parents and guardians, be sure to check in when you arrive for a chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card!

This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.

Save the Date! "Snap Together" LEGO Art Show & Competition is Back!

Get your bricks ready! We are thrilled to announce the return of our third annual "Snap Together" LEGO built art exhibition and youth competition on Saturday, January 24th, 2026!
Join us at the Cuyahoga Falls Library for a day celebrating creativity and engineering. This is a FREE event for the community!

What to Expect:
Amazing Builds: See original creations from professional Ohio LEGO Artists, displayed by our generous sponsor, Sir Troy's Toy Kingdom.
The Competition: Youth artists (ages 3-18) are invited to enter their original builds!
Prizes Awarded for ages 7-10, 11-13, and 14-18.
Prizes will be judged in two categories: Under 500 Pieces and Over 500 Pieces.
All entries are eligible for the People's Choice and Best in Show awards!
Ages 3-6 will receive a participation prize and certificate.

Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Join us for our Family Classics Book Club, held on the third Tuesday of every month! This month, we'll be reading and discussing The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.

About the Book

Follow Milo on his magical journey through the Kingdom of Wisdom, where he meets unforgettable characters like Tock the watchdog and the Humbug. This clever, witty adventure celebrates curiosity, learning, and the power of words and numbers.

What to Expect

• Group Discussion: Share your thoughts and favorite moments from the book

• Family-Friendly Conversation: Parents and children discuss together

• Literary Exploration: Learn about the book's themes, characters, and wordplay

• Community Building: Connect with other families who love reading

Registration

Please register so we can prepare adequate seating and materials for discussion!

https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/family-classics-jan-2026/

Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Get tickets for Be My Neighbor Day with Ideastream Public Media and PRE4CLE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../be-my-neighbor-day-with...

Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106

Register to attend this FREE family-friendly event for preschool children and their parents!

Be My Neighbor Day is all about being a caring neighbor and supporting the families in our neighborhood. The event will include the following entertaining and educational activities:
• Learn about high-quality preschool options in Cleveland with PRE4CLE
• Community organizations will provide resources for families
• Daniel Tiger meet and greet
• Sing and dance along with Jesse Jukebox
• Children’s crafts and community service opportunity

FREE admission to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on January 17, 2026, for families who attend the Be My Neighbor Day event. (Limited quantity of free admissions based on residency.
Residents of Cleveland, Brooklyn, East Cleveland, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, and Warrensville Heights please register under "Residents of Select Cities").

The event is free, but advance registration is required: https://www.ideastream.org/be-my-neighbor-day

Parking: Museum garage parking $12.00, or street parking available on Wade Oval.

Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Come hang out and hear a couple stories for different ages every Saturday morning!

Two Time Slots

11:00 AM - Early Learners (Ages 0-5)

• Picture books and interactive stories

• Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers

• Engaging read-alouds with songs and movement

• Parent participation encouraged

11:30 AM - Early Readers (Ages 6-10)

• Chapter book excerpts and longer stories

• Books for developing readers

• Discussion and questions encouraged

• Building a love of independent reading

What to Expect

• Weekly Stories: Different books each week

• Cozy Environment: Comfortable seating for families

• Community Building: Meet other book-loving families

• Free Event: No registration required, just drop in!

Details

This is a recurring weekly event - come every Saturday or drop in when you can! No registration necessary, though we always love to see familiar faces return week after week.

Free In-Store Kids Workshops

Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

Get ready to sleigh the season with Lowe’s Sleigh Ride Toy workshop! Mini-builders get to build and decorate their own toy complete with reindeer, sleigh and Santa. This magical project brings holiday cheer while teaching kids basic construction and fine motor skills. A great way to get into the holiday spirit and create a toy they’ll treasure.

Free In-Store Kids Workshops

Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

October 4: Haunted Candy Box

November 1: Excavator

November 29: Teddy Bear Ornament

Calling all kids who love to design, construct and create! Each of our two events features a take-home craft, fun Magnetic Wonder Tiles activities, plus top-rated building faves children can explore! Parents and guardians, check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card! If you spend $25 or more, you’ll get a free wooden fidget puzzle while supplies last!

This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.

Celebrate the season of giving and community with Lowe’s Holiday Letterbox workshop! Let your kid build a personalized hanging letterbox to hold the family cards while they countdown to the holidays using the calendar decal. This festive project sparks excitement and creativity as mini-builders learn basic building skills and make a forever keepsake!

To inspire 5th-8th grade students with a day of hands-on learning and career exploration in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
National STEM Day, celebrated annually on November 8, encourages interest and participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics by inspiring the next generation of innovators and highlighting the importance of these fields in society.

In honor of this day, the City of Cleveland Department of Public Utilities will bring together several organizations and professional experts in the community to offer insight on a variety of STEM-focused careers through presentations and exhibition tables.

Presenters and exhibitors in attendance include:

• Cleveland Water

• Cleveland STEP

• Cleveland Drones

• Deetronics

• Cleveland Water Pollution Control

• Bob Nance Basketball Academy

• Cleveland Clinic Launchpad to Nursing Boot Camp

• Cleveland Public Power

• STEM Playbook with support from NEOSTEM

• Lance Foster - Aerospace Engineer

• Cleveland Building & Construction Trades

• First Federal of Lakewood

• The Foundry

If you love to read, cook, learn and share recipes, this group is for you. Bring a dish from the selected month's cookbook and share your experience in the kitchen and opinion on the book. Copies are available at the library.

Sept. 4; “Healthy Air Fryer” by America’s Test Kitchen

Oct. 2; “Food to Die for" by Amy Bruni

Nov. 6; “Slow Cook Modern” by Krissoff Liana Preregistration required.

Free In-Store Kids Workshops

Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

October 4: Haunted Candy Box

November 1: Excavator

November 29: Teddy Bear Ornament

👻📚 Bring a book, leave a book, sip some coffee, and find your next read.

📅 Sat. Oct 25 | 11am–2pm
📍 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
☕️ Coffee pop-up by @dramaclubcoffee

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👻📚 Trae un libro, deja un libro, toma un cafecito y encuentra tu próximo libro.

📅 Sáb. 25 de octubre | 11am–2pm
📍 2800 Archwood Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
☕️ Coffee pop-up por Drama Club Coffee & Books

Enhance your homeschool journey with special program days designed for families. Enjoy special admission rates and unique experiences tailored for at-home learners with advance registration. Each program day explores a fun, educational theme. Choose your favorite or join us for all!

Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt through our galleries, using themed activity sheets curated for students of all ages. Visit our educator-led stations for hands-on learning and check the daily schedule for additional fun.

Creatures of the (Day and) Night

Who’s wide awake when the sun’s out and who’s prowling after dark? Meet day dwellers and night explorers, and uncover the incredible tricks they use to hunt, hide and survive – morning, noon or night!

Drop-in educator-led activity available between 10am-12pm in the classroom.

Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm.

Cost

$11 general, homeschool students (age 2+) & adults

FREE, Passholders & guests younger than 2

Advance registration required.

The fun alarm is ringing! Let your kid celebrate Fire Safety Month with mini-firehouse workshop by Lowe's and First Alert. Mini-builders get to create their own miniature firehouse complete with a working pole. This hands-on project encourages creativity and introduces kids to the importance of fire safety. Fun all-around!