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48 Beachwood Buzz May 2016
Upcoming Library Programs
Please register for the following programs by visiting www.cuyahogalibrary.org or calling 216.831.6868.
Sarah Knowles Bolton
Wednesday, May 11 ˇ 7 pm
Step back in time as Charlene
Connors portrays Sarah Knowles
Bolton, a noted Cleveland
author from 1864-1902. Bolton
was published at the age of
fifteen and maintained a writing
career which embraced poetry,
children's literature and biogra-
phies throughout her life.
Play Reading with Mamai
Theatre Company
Wednesday, May 18 ˇ 7 pm
Join the artists of Mamai
Theatre Company to discuss
Top Girls by Carol Churchill.
Top Girls transgresses ancient
to modern femininity in two
distinct acts. Act One features
an imagined restaurant table
full of ladies who lunch ­ in a
time-traveling dialogue from
various centuries and cultures
in womankind's history. Act
Two is a springboard departure
into family drama ­ a personal
examination of relationships
between mother, daughter,
sister, aunt and friend.
Drop in and Download
Monday, May 16 ˇ 2 ­ 5 pm
Saturday, May 21 ˇ 10 am ­ 1 pm
Learn how to borrow free
eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMaga-
zines, movies and music from
the library's digital collection
anytime, anywhere. Bring your
device and passwords to the li-
brary to get started. This digital
collection is available 24/7, 365
days a year, and there are never
any late fees! No registration
required.
Art Book Club
Monday, May 16 at 2 pm
Did you know the Library
has a book club just for arts
and culture lovers? Join in and
discuss City of Falling Angels
by John Berendt ­ a book with
a Cleveland connection. Books
available at the library while
supplies last. No registration
required.
For Better or For Worse,
But NOT for Lunch!
Relationships and Social
Connections in Retirement
Friday, May 27 ˇ 1 ­ 2:30 pm
The latest in the Library's "Re-
tire Happy" series, presented by
Anja Sassenberg-DeGeorgia of
Forward Life Coaching LLC.
Learn how to keep your rela-
tionships healthy and happy as
you carve out your new life.
History Book Club
Wednesday, June 1 ˇ 7 pm
Did you know the library
has a book club just for history
buffs? Stop by and discuss
Cleveland in World War II by
Brian Albrecht and James
Banks. The authors will join the
discussion. Books available at
the library while supplies last.
No registration required.
Ask the Expert
Wednesday, June 8 ˇ 7 pm
The Kabb Law Firm of Beach-
wood offers a free community
talk, called "Ask the Expert,"
where people can come in and
ask an attorney questions re-
lated to senior legal issues (i.e.
elder law, VA benefits, trusts,
guardianship, etc.). Stop in and
have your questions answered.
Children's Programs
Afternoon Art Adventures
with U-EarthH
Tuesday, May 10 ˇ 4 pm
Grades K-5
Join in and create art proj-
ects based on fun children's
stories Hosted by U-EartH
(Ursuline Endless Art Healing),
a student art therapy organiza-
tion at Ursuline College.
Build-O-Rama
Thursday, May 12 ˇ 4 pm
Grades K-5
LEGO lovers are invited to
attend this building blocks pro-
gram. Bring your mad skills and
create your own masterpiece!
Friday Family Fun: How Does
Your Garden Grow?
Friday, May 13 ˇ 10:30 am
Ages 2 to 6 with a caregiver
Spend a fun morning at the
library discovering how things
grow. Listen to stories, sing
songs, make a craft and even
get your hands dirty while
planting something of your
very own to take home.
American Girl Mother/
Daughter Tea Party with
Caroline
Sunday, May 15 ˇ 2 pm
Girls ages 6-10 and their
mothers
Bring your favorite doll and
enjoy a special tea party where
you'll learn all about American
Girl, Caroline; and enjoy tea
party snacks, games and activ-
ities. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Beachwood Branch
Library.
ASL/English Family Storytime
Wednesday, May 18 ˇ 4 pm
Families
Enjoy stories, music, rhymes
and felt stories geared toward
deaf/hard of hearing children
but suitable for children of all
ages and abilities. ASL inter-
preters will be present during
the program.
Cleveland's Traveling
Magnet Show
Tuesday, May 24 ˇ 4 pm
Grades K-3
Explore the world of mag-
nets while having hands-on fun
learning about the physics and
chemistry of this most fascinat-
ing scientific phenomenon.
Hebrew Storytime
Wednesday, May 25 ˇ 4 pm
Families
Enjoy this Hebrew/English
storytime where you will hear
stories and songs in Hebrew
and English. Presented in
cooperation with the Jewish
Education Center of Cleveland.
Kid Newtons: Astronomy
Thursday, May 26 ˇ 4 pm
Grades 2-5
Learn about a science con-
cept and conduct fun, hands-
on experiments.
Kiddie Café: This Little Piggy
Friday, May 27 ˇ 10:30 am
Ages 2-6 with a caregiver
Cook up some fun with your
little one! Enjoy stories and a
hands-on, healthy, edible craft.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
Develop a passion for learning.
If you do, you will never cease to grow.
~ Anthony J. D'Angelo