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We challenge everyone—children and adults—to read every day in January and February. Track your time on Beanstackand share your progress on social media. #WinterRead2020.
Celebrate Black History Month at the Library. Click on the graphic below to choose from a variety of offerings celebrating our diversity.
Afternoon Matinee: 2-5 pm Saturday, February 1 at Main Library
Watch and discuss this documentary that explores the history and craft of motion pictures through the lives and stories of the last generation of career projectionists. It is a loving tribute to the art and romance of the movies and the people who brought the light to our screens.
9 am-4:30 pm Tuesdays and Fridays at Main Library
Members of AARP offer tax preparation for seniors. The service is free; however, an appointment is necessary. Please call the Community Building at 216-491-1360.
Celebrate Harry Potter Week
Harry Potter Trivia Night for Adults & Teens: 6:30-8:30 pm Tuesday, February 4
Are you a Wizard or a Muggle? Come test your knowledge against other adult fans of the books and movies at our Harry Potter Trivia Night! A Prize will be awarded to the winner. Reserve your place.
Harry Potter Celebration for Children: 4-5 pm Thursday, February 6
Young wizards are invited to create their own magic wands and get “sorted” into their Hogwarts house.
Knit Morning: 10 am-noon Wednesday, February 5 at Main Library
Knit Night: 7-8:30 pm Wednesday, February 19 at Woods Branch
All ability levels are welcome to get and give help and to knit and crochet with others at these creative events hosted by experienced knitters, Elfriede Heaney and Fern Braverman.
English Language Conversation Club: 6:30-8 pm Thursdays, February 13 and 27 at Main Library
Any adult with an interest in improving their English speaking skills and learning more about our community is invited for conversation and light refreshments.
No reservations required.
Coffee and Conversation: An Introduction to Relaxation and Meditation for Self Care: 10:30 -11:30 am Thursday, February 20 at Main Library
Meet Kyle Rajagopalan, MP and Marilyn Murray, PHD, long time meditation practitioners working to bring meditation skills to our schools and community.
No registration is required.
February 26 and February 27 at Main Library
Art Exhibit and Documentary in Collaboration with the City of Shaker Heights and the Shaker Heights City Schools
The Columbus Crossing Borders traveling art exhibit features the works of 34 artists responding to stories shared by refugees. As the exhibit moves along the wall, each painting contains an element that reaches into the painting beside it. In other words, the artists have been asked not to be territorial with their work, cooperating to allow each other to cross borders into neighboring paintings. See the exhibit and watch,Breathe Free, apowerful documentary filmed by Doug Swift, which spotlights the stories of refugees and the art exhibit inspired by their stories.
Read Eric Klinenberg's book, Palaces for the People, and join in a discussion or attend a program centered on the book. Meet your neighbors at Shaker Library and at neighboring ones.
Shaker Library is a public service organization and makes every reasonable effort to stay open during its posted hours. During severe inclement weather and for your safety, please use caution when planning a trip to the Library.
What’s the best way to find out if the Library is closed for bad weather?
The Library's Homepage will post status information soon after a decision to close is made. We will also post the information on the Library’s Twitter and Facebook pages and the Library’s outgoing phone message will be updated with closure information.
