1 LIBRARY LIAISON WINTER/SPRING 2025 Winter/Spring 2025 VOLUME 7 / ISSUE 1 Director’s Report Kacie V. Armstrong The Board, staff, and volunteers of the Euclid Public Library wish you a Happy New Year! This year, we are officially “starting a new chapter!” We invite you to join us for a Renovation Town Hall Meeting on January 8 (online) or January 14 (in-person) as we share the specific dates for our upcoming move. Euclid Public Library will be in four temporary locations in 2025 as Turner Construction renovates the library. Visit euclidlibrary.org/renovation for additional renovation information. As we begin this new chapter, we want you to know that we are still here to support your academic, personal, and professional goals. Euclid Public Library has plenty of programs this season, including author events. Families are encouraged to participate in the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Literature Week from January 13-17. This week is to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Euclid Public Library in partnership with Cleveland Public Library and Shaker Heights Public Library will host local author Abby Collette as she discusses her latest book. This event will take place February 27 at 6:00 PM at Zanzibar Soul Fusion located at 13225 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH. Registration is required for this free event. In March, the Friends of the Euclid Public Library will host their annual lunch on the 13th at 12:00 PM. Participants will learn about American country music singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn. Support your local Cleveland International Film Festival from March 27- April 5. Last but not least, please join us in celebrating National Library Week, April 6-12. 631 East 222nd Street / Euclid, Ohio 44123 / (216) 261-5300 / euclidlibrary.org / Connect with us! NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID CLEVELAND, OHIO PERMIT 362 Euclid Public Library 631 East 222nd Street Euclid, Ohio 44123 4 The Euclid Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM. The first few Board Meetings of 2025 will be held in Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 until an alternate temporary location is determined. Thank you for your continued support and please connect with us online at euclidlibrary.org, by phone at 216-261-5300, or through our social media platforms. EPL is on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn! LIBRARY HOURS MONDAY - THURSDAY 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM FRIDAY 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SUNDAY 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES From best-selling authors, to critically-acclaimed speakers. Enjoy a range of talks LIVE, or from anywhere, anytime! In partnership with: Visit libraryc.org/euclidlibrary and register today! When you can’t come to the Library, the Library will come toYOU! (216) 261-5300 ext. 5115 Euclid Public Library LIBRARY LIAISON EUCLID PUBLIC LIBRARY Lakeview Enterprise Shore Cultural Centre Euclid Public Library (To Be Determined) One-Time Strategic Investment Location EPL at 185th Although our main building will be closed during the renovation, you can find your EPL staff at one of the following temporary locations: Our Temporary Library Location Our Temporary Administrative Office Our Temporary Programming Space National Library Week April 6-12 CSKBART Literature Week January 13 - 17 Friends of EPL Luncheon March 13 Abby Collette with Zanzibar February 27 Cleveland International Film Festival March 27 - April 5 MORE INFO COMING SOON!
JANUARY January 13-17 Virtual Event: Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table Literature Week 7:00 PM / via Zoom Wednesday, January 15 Virtual Author Event – TJ Klune author of The House in the Cerulean Sea 7:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Thursday, January 23 Mobile Device Classes – Introduction to Smartphones 11:00 AM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Registration opens two weeks before class. Thursday, January 23 Virtual Author Event – Amanda Montell author of The Age of Magical Overthinking 2:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Monday, January 27 Resume Workshop with Ohio Means Jobs 11:00 AM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Tuesday, January 28 Virtual Author Event – Seth Fishman; a Gernert Company Collaboration 1:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Wednesday, January 29 Virtual Program – The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 3:30 PM / via Zoom Registration is Required. Thursday, January 30 Book Discussion – The Lovely One: A Memoir by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson 6:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. FEBRUARY February is Black History Month Monday, February 3 Canva 101: Using Canva for Fun and Profit 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Registration opens two weeks before class. Tuesday, February 4 Virtual Author Event – Sabrina Sholts; a Smithsonian Collaboration 2:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Tuesday, February 11 Virtual Author Event – Waubgeshig Rice author of Moon of the Turning Leaves 7:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Thursday, February 13 Instagram Book Talks – Black History Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Tuesday, February 18 Virtual Author Event – Lee Hawkins author of I Am Nobody’s Slave 2:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Wednesday, February 19 Virtual Program – Ohio’s First Ladies with The National First Ladies Library & Museum 6:30 PM / via Zoom Registration is Required. Monday, February 24 Monday Morning Movie – Hidden Figures (2016) 10:15 AM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Thursday, February 27 An Evening at Zanzibar with Author Abby Collette 6:00 PM / Zanzibar Soul Fusion, Shaker Square Registration is Required. Fridays, February 28 (Part I), March 7 (Part II) Create an Air-Dry Clay Craft 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration for both parts is required. MARCH March is Women’s History Month Tuesday, March 4 Film Screening – Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980) 2:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Wednesday, March 5 Computer Classes – Basic Computer Skills 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Registration opens two weeks before class. Wednesday, March 12 Virtual Author Event – Dan Heath author of Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working 2:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/ euclidlibrary Thursday, March 13 Friends’ Luncheon with Women in History Featuring Loretta Lynn 12:00 PM / Henn Mansion This is a ticketed event; Friends $15, Non-Members $17, No Lunch $5 Thursday, March 13 Instagram Book Talks – Women’s History Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Wednesday, March 19 Internet Classes – Internet Basics 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Registration opens two weeks before class. Thursday, March 20 Virtual Author Event – Clara Bingham author of The Movement 2:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Monday, March 24 Monday Morning Movie – On the Basis of Sex (2018) 10:15 AM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Monday, March 24 Author Visit – Lost Ohio Treasure by Mark Stecker 6:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Wednesday, March 26 Virtual Author Event – Jennifer Weiner author of The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits 7:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary March 27 to April 5 Cleveland International Film Festival All Ages APRIL April is National Poetry Month Tuesday, April 1 So, You Want To Learn About Computers? 5:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Wednesday, April 2 Virtual Author Event – Jodi Picoult author of By Any Other Name 7:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Tuesday, April 8 Over The Falls and Other Stories of the Great Lakes 6:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Shores Landing Registration is Required. Wednesday, April 9 Internet Classes – Using Email 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Registration opens two weeks before class. Thursday, April 10 Instagram Book Talks – National Poetry Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Thursday, April 17 Virtual Program – They Came from Ohio: Annie Oakley & Erma Bombeck 5:30 PM / via Zoom Registration is Required. Wednesday, April 23 Computer Classes – Introduction to Files and File Management 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Registration is Required. Registration opens two weeks before class. Thursday, April 24 Virtual Author Event – Gregg Hurwitz author of Nemesis: An Orphan X Novel 7:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Monday, April 28 Monday Morning Movie – A League of Their Own (1992) 10:15 AM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Tuesday, April 29 Poetry Performance with The Sparrow’s Fortune 6:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 For All Ages. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. TEEN PROGRAMS February 3-April 28 Grab and Go Bags for Teens EPL at 185th / Open Hours Every Monday, EPL will offer a take home craft bag for teens. The bag is designed to be opened and completed at home. While supplies last. FEBRUARY Thursday, February 13 Instagram Book Talks – Black History Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library MARCH Thursday, March 13 Instagram Book Talks – Women’s History Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library APRIL Thursday, April 10 Instagram Book Talks – National Poetry Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS February 3 to April 28 Grab and Go Craft Bags EPL at 185th / Open Hours Starts each Monday Designed for ages 6 and under. While supplies last. February 4 to April 29 Family Fun Storytime Tuesdays and Thursday mornings 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For children 7 and under. Mondays February 24 March 24 April 28 STEAM Monday 3:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 This program is designed for children in grades 3-6. Fridays February 28 March 28 April 25 Facebook Live Storytime 11:00 AM For children 7 and under. FEBRUARY Wednesday, February 5 Toys, Games, and More 4:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For ages 3-11. Wednesday, February 12 Pajama Party Storytime 6:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For preschoolers and their families. Tuesday, February 18 Bingo for Kids 4:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For ages 3-11. Wednesday, February 19 Creative Kids Library Tote 5:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For ages 12 and under. MARCH Wednesday, March 5 Read Across America Day Reading Drop-In 5:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 Children must be able to read quietly on their own. Thursday, March 6 Oreo Fun 3:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For ages 3-11. Tuesday, March 11 Fingerprint Art 4:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For ages 6-12. Wednesday, March 12 Stuffie Storytime 6:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For preschoolers and their families. Monday, March 17 Spring Break Movie: Beauty and the Beast (1991) 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 APRIL Wednesday, April 2 International Children’s Book Day April 6 to April 12 National Library Week Monday, April 7 Play-Doh Party 3:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For ages 2-10. Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 25 Wormy the Bookworm’s Perfect Library Contest – Ask at EPL at 185th for more info! Wednesday, April 9 Unicorn Storytime 6:30 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For preschoolers and their families. Monday, April 14 Dance Party! 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 For children ages 0-5 and their grown-up(s). Monday, April 21 Spring Break Movie: Beauty and the Beast (1991) 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #39 ADULT PROGRAMS Please visit euclidlibrary.org/libcalendar for more program information and to register. YOUTH PROGRAMS 3 2 Renovation Town Hall Meetings 6:30 PM January 8 – Facebook Live January 14 – Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Virtual Yoga With Melissa Saturdays / 10:00 AM / via Zoom Registration is Required. February 1 March 1 April 5 ADULT PROGRAMS (Continued) Armchair Travels 2:00 PM / Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 February 12 – Native Seeds: Supplying Restoration (2023) March 12 – All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) April 16 – Haiti’s Treasures: Out of the Rubble (2012) Keep Calm and Carry On Knitting Club 4:00 PM Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 January 29 February 26 March 26 April 30 Registration is Required. Visit Digital Drop-Ins 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Shore Cultural Centre, Room #41 Friday, January 24 Saturday, February 22 Friday, March 14 Friday, April 18 Due to the renovation, the Euclid Public Library will not be accepting donations for the Friends of the Euclid Public Library booksale until further notice. Children 8 and under must be accompanied to programs by a grown-up. Children 9 and up may be dropped off at Room 39 by a grown-up. Registration is Required.
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