Fall 1 LIBRARY LIAISON SUMMER 2024 Summer 2024 VOLUME 6 / ISSUE 2 Director’s Report Kacie V. Armstrong This summer, we invite all Euclid residents to join the Friends of the Euclid Public Library sponsored Summer Reading Program. The theme for 2024 is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” No matter your age, the library will offer a ton of programs and books to help you enjoy the summer. This season, you can double the fun by participating in both the Summer Reading Challenge and the Cuyahoga Reads Challenge. To get started, visit us at euclidlibrary.org. Your participation will make you eligible for prizes and raffles throughout the summer. Children’s Book Week is May 6-12. Please join authors Joy Williams and Ja’Vae Williams Hunt as they discuss their book, “Why Bully Me: Marie’s Next Day at School.” In addition to learning more about the book, the authors will discuss bullying and share strategies that involve guidance from trusted adults. The event is Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 PM. Light refreshments will be provided. Euclid Public Library encourages everyone to join the Euclid Public Library Foundation sponsored “Forecast” Juneteenth Concert on Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 PM. In addition to this popular jazz concert, Euclid Public Library will host a virtual illustrator visit with Artist Daniel J. O’Brien on Monday, June 10 in celebration of the Juneteenth Holiday. 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 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM SAVE THE DATE! Cuyahoga Reads January 1 - December 31 Children’s Book Week May 6 - 12 Adult Summer Reading Program May 25- July 27 Author Visit: Northern Ohio Cold Cases by Jane Turzillo August 14 Juneteenth Concert featuring Forecast June 19 The Euclid Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM. MAY 27 Memorial Day JULY 4 Independence Day Enjoy A Range Of Talks From Bestselling Authors To Critically Acclaimed Speakers. Visit libraryc.org/euclidlibrary and register today! in partnership with To learn more about the renovation project and temporary locations, please visit us online at euclidlibrary.org/renovation. 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 Linked-In! Enjoy your summer vacation! May 25 - July 27 Double the fun by participating in both the Summer Reading Challenge and the Cuyahoga Reads Challenge! To get started, visit cuyahogareads.org Summer Reading Program 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 (UNTIL MAY 26) BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLOSINGS: Cuyahoga Reads Celebration: Learn to Fish! June 29
MAY Wednesday, May 1 Daring Dreams of the Future: Slovenian Mass Migrations 1870–1945 6:30 PM / Lake Room Saturday, May 4 Virtual Yoga with Melissa 10:00 AM / via Zoom Saturday, May 4 Digital Drop-in 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM / Fireplace Tuesday, May 7 Small Business Breakfast 8:30 AM / Shore Room Wednesday, May 8 Scamo: Learn about Scams & Play Bingo 10:30 AM / Lake and Shore Rooms Wednesday, May 8 Healthy Living for Your Brain + Body 4:00 PM / Shore Room Wednesday, May 8 Computer Classes – Basic Computer Skills 6:30 PM / Computer Training Room Wednesday, May 8 Virtual Author Event — A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere with Nina Simon 7:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Thursday, May 9 Instagram Book Talks: AAPI Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Wednesday, May 15 Adventures in Rock Painting 2:00 PM / Fireplace Thursday, May 16 Foundation Meet & Greet 6:30 PM / Mama Catena Monday, May 20 Monday Morning Movie: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023) 10:15 AM / Lake Room Monday, May 20 Author Visit: Just Keep Rowing by Katie Spotz 7:00 PM / Lake Room Tuesday, May 21 Virtual Author Event — Asian American Representation in Literature with Rebecca F. Kuang 7:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/euclidlibrary Wednesday, May 22 Backyard Adventure: The Buckeye Trail 7:00 PM / Lake Room Thursday, May 23 Internet Classes – Internet Basics 6:30 PM / Computer Training Room Sat, May 25 – Sat, July 27 Adventure Begins at Your Library – Adult Summer Reading Program Monday, May 27 CLOSED - MEMORIAL DAY Catch us at the Memorial Day Parade! Thursday, May 30 Documentary Screening: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise 2:00 PM / Lake Room JUNE Saturday, June 1 Neighborhood Walk & Stroll 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM / E 185th Street Saturday, June 1 Virtual Yoga with Melissa 10:00 AM / Zoom Monday, June 3 Instagram Live: Bridgertons Season 3 Part I 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Tuesday, June 4 Computer Classes – Introduction to Files and File Management 6:30 PM / Computer Training Room Wednesday, June 5 Garden Week Fireside Chat 1:30 PM / Fireplace Wednesday, June 12 Backyard Adventure: A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio 7:00 PM / Lake Room Thursday, June 13 Instagram Book Talks: Pride Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Saturday, June 15 Digital Drop-in 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM / Fireplace Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth Concert featuring Forecast 6:00 PM / Library Lawn Saturday, June 22 Let’s Cook! 2:00 PM / Lake and Shore Rooms Monday, June 24 Monday Morning Movie: The Color Purple (2023) 10:15 AM / Lake Room Wednesday, June 26 Internet Classes – Using Email 6:30 PM / Computer Training Room JULY Thursday, July 4 CLOSED - INDEPENDENCE DAY Monday, July 8 Instagram Live: Bridgertons Season 3 Part II 2:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Friday, July 12 Digital Drop-in 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM / Fireplace Saturday, July 13 Virtual Yoga with Melissa 10:00 AM / via Zoom Tuesday, July 16 Computer Classes – Microsoft Office Basics 6:30 PM / Computer Training Room Tuesday, July 16 Hillcrest Concert Band 7:30 PM / Library Lawn Thursday, July 18 Documentary Screening: John Lewis: Good Trouble 2:00 PM / Lake Room Fridays, July 19 & 26 Crochet Your Own Adventure Bag 2:30 PM / Babbitt Room Monday, July 22 Monday Morning Movie: Wish (2023) 10:15 AM / Lake Room AUGUST Saturday, August 3 Virtual Yoga with Melissa 10:00 AM / via Zoom Thursday, August 8 Backyard Adventure: Ohio Wine Production 7:00 PM / Lake Room Friday, August 9 Digital Drop-in 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM / Fireplace Tuesday, August 13 Women in History Presents: An Adventure with Sally Ride 7:00 PM / Lake and Shore Rooms Wednesday, August 14 Author Visit: Northern Ohio Cold Cases by Jane Turzillo 6:30 PM / Lake Room Monday, August 19 Internet Classes – Cloud Computing 6:30 PM / Computer Training Lab Monday, August 19 Medicare 101 7:00 PM / Shore Room Monday, August 26 Monday Morning Movie: Wonka (2023) 10:15 AM / Lake Room Thursdays May 2 & 16 August 15 Teen Advisory Council 3:00 PM / Teen Area Mondays May 6 & 20 June 24 July 29 August 19 & 26 Game Day 3:00 PM / Shore Room Thursdays, May 9 & 23 Prism 3:00 PM / Shore Room Flashback Flicks for Teens 2:00 PM / Lake Room May 28 / Back to the Future June 4 / Ghostbusters June 11 / Men in Black June 25 / Raiders of the Lost Ark July 2 / Miss Congeniality July 9 /Dead Poet’s Society July 23 / Ferris Buller’s Day Off July 30 / Jurassic Park Aug 6 / Good Burger Aug 13 / The Princess Bride Wednesday, May 29 & Monday, July 15 Life Skills: Learn to Sew 3:00 PM / Shore Room Mondays June 10 & August 12 Life Skills: Homemade Snacks 3:00 PM / Shore Room Wednesdays July 10 & August 7 Outdoor Gaming 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM / Library Parking Lot JUNE Thursday, June 13 Teen Movie: Inside Out 3:00 PM / Lake Room JULY Wednesday, July 17 Karaoke Hour 3:00 PM / Lake Room Friday, July 19 Dance Therapy for Ages 11 and Up 2:30 PM / Shore Room Friday, July 26 Chair Yoga 2:30 PM / Shore Room AUGUST August 1 – August 31 Coloring Contest Age groups from birth to grade 12 Children’s/Teen Desks for Entry Forms. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS May 2 - August 29 Family Fun Storytime Tuesdays & Thursday Mornings 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM Tuesday Evenings 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM Storyroom All Ages, geared toward 7 and under with a grown-up May 2 / 4:00 PM / Shore Room August 2 / 11:00 AM / Shore Room August 26 / 4:00 PM / Erie & Babbitt Rooms Ready2Read Bootcamp Students in Grades K-3 with a grown-up May 15 / 4:00 PM June 7 / 3:00 PM June 21 / 2:00 PM 3rd to 5th Grade: Lit Through the Arts Erie and Babbitt Rooms Wednesdays May 29 June 5, 12, 19 & 26 July 3, 10, 17 & 24 Stories in the Park at Sims Park 10:30 AM / Kenneth J. Sims Park Thursdays May 30 June 6, 13, 20 & 27 July 11, 18 & 25 Summer Reading Drop-In 2:30 PM / Storyroom For children and teens Mondays June 3, 10, 17 & 24 July 1, 8, 14 & 22 Weekly Kids Craft Children’s Area / While Supplies Last Thursdays June 6, 13, 20 & 27 July 11, 18 & 25 August 1 Ready, Set, Kindergarten! 12:00 PM / Shore Room Mondays June 17 & July 22 Scavenger Hunt at Sims Park 2:00 PM / Kenneth J. Sims Park Wednesdays July 17 & 24* Design a Board Game 2:00 PM / Erie & Babbitt Rooms All ages; children under 8 will need help from a grown-up. *This is a 2-part series. Attendance at both sessions is essential Mondays August 5, 12, 19 & 26 Music and Movement Mondays 10:30 AM / Storyroom For ages 7 and under with a grown-up MAY Saturday, May 4 Craft Time for Kids All Open Hours / Children’s Area All Ages Wednesday, May 8 Children’s Book Week Author Visit: Ja’Vae Williams-Hunt 6:00 PM / Shore Room All Ages Thursday, May 9 Family Literacy Night 6:00 PM / Shore Room Students in Grades K-8 with a grown-up Friday, May 17 Night at the Children’s Museum 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Children’s Museum of Cleveland In Partnership with Cleveland Public Library and East Cleveland Public Library FREE ADMISSION! All Ages Wednesday, May 22 Pet Rock Adoption Day All Open Hours / Children’s Area and Teen Area All Ages Saturday, May 25 The EPL Reading Festival and Summer Reading Kick-Off Event 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Euclid Public Library All Ages JUNE Wednesday, June 5 Jungle Terry and Friends 2:30 PM / Lake and Shore Rooms All Ages Monday, June 10 Virtual Visit with Book Illustrator Daniel J. O’Brien 4:00 PM / via Zoom All Ages Wednesday, June 12 Wild, Weird, and Creepy with the Greater Cleveland Aquarium 2:30 PM / Lake Room All Ages Wednesday, June 26 Up-Close with Reptiles and Amphibians 2:30 PM / Lake Room All Ages Friday, June 28 Mr. Zap Magic Show 2:30 PM / Lake and Shore Rooms All Ages Friday, June 28 A Day at Wizard School 3:00 PM / Lake and Shore Rooms Ages 8 and up Saturday, June 29 Cuyahoga Reads Celebration: Learn to Fish! 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Berea - Coe Lake Pavillion Ages 8-18 JULY Wednesday, July 3 The Wonderful World of Bubbles with the Bubble Lady! 2:30 PM / Lake and Shore Rooms All Ages Mondays July 1 & 15 Family Literacy Day 11:00 AM / Shore Room Students in grades K-8 with their grown-up AUGUST August 1 – August 31 Coloring Contest For age groups from birth to grade 12 Children’s/Teen Desks for Entry Form. ADULT PROGRAMS Registration required for virtual programs; please visit euclidlibrary.org/libcalendar for more information and to register. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a grown-up. TEEN PROGRAMS 3 2 Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Knitting Club 4:00 PM / Room will Vary May 1 / Fireplace June 25 / Babbitt Room July 29 / Babbitt Room Aug 14 / Erie Room Friends of EPL Fall Book Sale Ping Pong Time 6:30 PM / Shore Room June 10 & 24 July 8 & 22 Aug 12 & 26 Friday, September 6 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Saturday, September 7 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, September 8 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM MAY 6 - 12 Pop-Up VR Café 4:00 PM* / Fireplace May 29 / Visit Mt. Everest in VR June 20 / Underwater Adventure July 24 / Revisit Past Olympic Games Aug 21 / VR Paint *Times may vary slightly. Please visit euclidlibrary.org/libcalendar for more info.
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