Shaker Library: Strengthening community and transforming lives
by bringing together people, information, and ideas.
Imagine. Discover. Connect.
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At Your Service: Read . . . Watch . . . Learn . . . Library
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Longer Loans and
Lower Fines
DVDs, with the exception of new releases, now have a loan period of 14 days and can be renewed once.
HotSpots now have a loan period of 14 days.
Overdue fines for all DVDs and Launchpads have been reduced to 15¢/day.
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Free On-Demand Film Streaming Service
Card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly from any computer, television, mobile device, or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV or Chromecast.
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This site includes over 5,700 courses (and over 180,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business. Experts create and deliver all courses. Users must create accounts to track progress and keep notes.
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Planning A Trip Abroad? Get Your Passport at the Library
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The Library accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. State Department at both Main Library and Woods Branch. Plan your trip, borrow your travel guides, and apply for your passport at your Shaker Library!
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Adorable Kitten Is Elected Mayor of Shaker Library in Kids' Mock Election
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179 participants cast their ballots at Main Library and Bertram Woods Branch and at the end of the day
Adorable Kitten led with 54% of the vote against the LiBEARian's 42%.
On ballot issues, young voters supported diplomatic relations with fairies and chose to install a fairy door. Library staff will begin an exploratory phase to lay the groundwork for its installation in the Children's Room.
Thank you to our young Shaker Library voters, for considering the issues carefully and making their voices heard! And thank you to the
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
for lending us a voting booth to give our mock election for kids authenticity.
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Caps for Kids Knitting Initiative
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Shaker Library presents
Caps for Kids 2018
. Now's your chance to transform your surplus yarn into a hand-knitted cap for the homeless. Download a pattern below or choose one of your own. All caps should be brought to either Main Library or Bertram Woods Branch by Monday, December 10. We'll display them as we receive them and on December 11 we will deliver them to Project Act, an organization that serves homeless children in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
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Ian Hoy and The Doan Brook Trio: 2-3:30 PM Sunday, December 2 at Main Library
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As immigration takes center stage in politics, founding member Ian Hoy delves into the mystery of his own story. A family letter to France from New York on the inauguration of the Statue of Liberty is the inspiration for this musical performance.
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Community Conversation on Immigration: 7-8:30 PM Thursday, December 6 at Main Library
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Join us for a roundtable discussion on how immigrants and immigration policy affect Shaker Heights. Expert panelists will share information, ideas, and opinions in a relaxed and respectful conversation.
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Meet-the-Artists Reception 2- 4 PM Sunday, December 9 on the Main Library Second Floor
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Meet the Hillcrest Art Club artists and enjoy their art, which includes oils, acrylics, watercolors, and photography. All artwork is for sale and part of the proceeds benefits the Library. The show will be on display from December 3, 2018 through January 6, 2019.
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Gingerbread House Making at the Cooking Club:
3-3:45 PM Monday, December 10 at Woods Branch
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Calling all culinary architects ages 12-14. Expand your food decorating skills by using frosting and a variety of candy to create your own gingerbread house out of graham crackers. For ages 12-14.
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Poetry in the Woods: 7 PM Wednesday, December 12 at Woods Branch
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Warm up your winter with a merry reading by regional poets Dan Rourke and Joe Toner.
Dan Rourke
was a 2014 Creative Workforce Fellow. He has published a book of poems entitled Catch Me, and has performed his poetry around Cleveland for more than 20 years.
Joe Toner
teaches at Rocky River High School. His poetry ranges from the inscrutable to the incoherent. When he is not writing and performing poetry, Toner enjoys cooking baklava on the grill.
No registration is required.
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Music Together Demo Class Monday, December 17 at Main Library
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Join instructors from Sing and Swing for music and movement fun. The classes are for children ages birth-5 years with a grown-up. Families will sing, play instruments, and move together in a fun 45-minute class.
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Main Library and Bertram Woods Branch will be closed Monday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas Day. We will close at 5:30 pm Monday, December 31 for New Year's Eve and remain closed January 1, 2019 for New Year's Day.
Our book drops are open for your returns.
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Ask a Tech Trainer: 2-4 PM Saturdays, December 1, 15, and 29
Get personal, one-on-one help from the trainer. Our trainer can help with Microsoft Office, Windows, social media, internet searching and more. Use the library's computers or bring your own portable device. No reservations are required. Drop in on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Check our December Calendar for More
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We hope you enjoyed our December enews. Feel free to share it with others. The programs listed above are just a few of many programs and events offered by the Library this month.
We are proud to support literacy and education, and to offer information and training. We work hard to help build community and look forward to the New Year.
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