Shaker Heights Public Library strengthens our diverse community and transforms lives

by bringing together people, information, and ideas.

Imagine. Discover. Connect.

Crafty Mondays in The Workshop

1-3 pm Mondays

Create your own art project or work on one facilitated by our staff. All experience levels welcome! Material for staff-led projects will be provided.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

7-8:30 pm Tuesdays

Individuals or families of English language learners of any level are welcome to join on any Tuesday evening. Youth must

be accompanied by an adult, and all are asked to wear a mask.

Coffee and Community

10-11 am

Wednesdays

Enjoy a cup of coffee (or herbal tea) while expanding your community. Focus varies each week – there may be a speaker, a craft project, a conversation prompt, puzzles, games, or a combination.

Outdoor Tai Chi

5:30-6:30 pm

Thursdays

Join Pamela Corbin to learn the health benefits and movements of the ancient martial art that is safe for all ages and fitness levels. Please bring water, and wear loose-fitting clothes and comfortable shoes.

Chair Yoga

10-11 am

Fridays

Mary Beth Rezek, experienced yoga teacher, guides participants through various yoga poses followed by a brief meditation. Improve flexibility, cultivate mindfulness, and increase body awareness.

Chess Club

6:30-8 pm Wednesday

April 12

Play chess, or learn how to play chess if you’ve never played. A great way to meet new people in a new way and sharpen your chess skills. For all ages.

Intergenerational Puppet-Building and Playwriting Series

4-5:30 pm Thursdays

Join a group of seniors (ages 55+) and children (3rd grade and up) to work with teaching artist Sheela Das to create puppets, write a play, and perform for an audience. This is an 8-session, afternoon workshop through June 1. Space is limited and advanced registration by phone is required.

Genealogy Program with the African American Genealogical Society

10 am-1:30 pm Saturday, April 22

In-person and via Zoom

AAGS presents a public program on genealogical research of interest to both beginning and seasoned family history researchers. To register for the Zoom link, please email AAGS President Joseph Houser.

Questing Academy: Introduction to Tabletop RPGs

6-8 pm Wednesday, April 26

Join us for an introduction to Tabletop Roleplaying Games like Dungeons and Dragons. Learn how to lead or play in a thrilling adventure with just your imagination and some dice. No prior experience required.

What We're Reading and Discussing in April

PubReads

7-8:30 pm Monday

April 10

The Academy Tavern

12800 Larchmere Boulevard

The story of twelve-year-old Edward, the sole survivor of a plane crash that kills his immediate family and the resilient journey he takes toward recovery and rebuilding his life.

Mystery Book Discussion

7-8 pm Tuesday

April 11

Main Library in-person or

Via Zoom Online

In this noir tale set in the 1940s, detective Lillian Pentecost, “New York City’s preeminent lady gumshoe,” delves into a case involving the wealthy Collins family.

Book Buzz

10-11:30 am Tuesday

April 18

Main Library

This Southern literary thriller takes readers from homeless encampments to elegant homes, exposing the underbelly of a city with a dark history, and exploring the contemporary social issues of privilege and legacies built from slavery

Drop-in Programs for Teens in Grades 7-12

in the Main Library Teen Room

Teen Activity Committee (TACo)

4-5 pm Thursdays



Have your voice heard at the library and collaborate with other teens! Drop in or complete the web form to get email updates about meetings.

Ongoing Activities

3:30-6 pm

Monday-Thursdays

Mondays – Video games

Tuesdays – Coloring

Wednesdays – Legos

Thursdays – Board games

Video Game Madness

Monday-Thursdays

March 8-23 during Teen

Room Hours

Visit the Teen Room to vote for your favorite video games across four weeks in head-to-head match ups for sweet rewards.

Story Times for Little Ones

More Fun for Little Ones at the Main Library

Activities for Kids

Kids Crafty Mondays

3-5 pm Mondays

Drop in and get crafty at your own pace! Children's staff will be on hand to offer a new project each week, or children can make their own masterpieces using our supplies.

Lego Challenge

3:30-7:30 Mondays

Have fun with Legos. Be inspired by the building challenge of the week or use your imagination.

For ages 5 and up.

Code Camp

4:30-5:30 pm Tuesday, April 4

Build on- and off-screen coding skills through a series of games and projects using Scratch and robotics.

For ages 8 and up; all levels of experience welcome.

Imagination Labs

2-3 pm Saturday, April 1

4:30-5:30 pm Tuesday, April 18

On Saturday, play freely with our 3Doodler, button maker, or other tech toys with staff help if needed.

On Tuesday, imagine and build with a variety of hands-on STEAM activities.

For grades K-6.

Game Masters

4:30-5:30 pm Tuesday

April 11

Try a new game! Each month we will focus on discovering and playing a variety of games, from classic card games to board games, to RPGs and more.

For grades K-6.

Word Club: Haiku

4:30-5:30 pm Wednesday

April 12

Learn parts of speech and then use this knowledge to create your own Mad Libs!

For grades 1-6.

Arbor Day Bookmark Contest

April 1-27

Pick up a contest entry form in the Children's Room and write a poem or draw a picture that shows why trees are so important. Return your entry and receive a prize from the City's Tree Advisory Board. Four entries will be selected to be printed as bookmarks.

For children in grades K-6

Tree Tale Tellers

4:30-5:30 pm Thursday, April 20

What's Arbor Day, anyway? Join a Tree Tale Teller from Holden Forests and Gardens to explore the world of plants and trees in this story time, and learn more about Arbor Day.

For children of all ages.

Springtime Garden Collage Workshop

4:30-5:30 pm Thursday, April 27

Celebrate spring by making a collage on contact paper with found leaves, flowers, and other material from nature.

For children of all ages.

JFSA Cleveland

1st Monday of the month

12-5 pm

Domestic violence awareness and prevention, and other social support services

Cuyahoga County Treasury Department

4th Monday of the month

1-3 pm

Information about property taxes

Ohio Means Jobs

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9 am-5 pm

Help with resumes, job applications, and job training

Bellefaire JCB

1st Wednesday of the month

2-4 pm

Mental health resources for youth and families

Cleveland Foodbank

2nd Wednesday of the month

1-3 pm

Sign up for food assistance and get information about food pantries

PCs for People

3rd Wednesday of the month

2-5 pm

Information about affordable internet and devices

Lake Erie Ink

4th Wednesday of the month

3 pm-5 pm

Writing resources and activities for youth

Benjamin Rose Institute

3rd Thursday of the month

1-3 pm

Offering seniors and caregivers access to resources that can support their physical and emotional health

Tri-C Educational Resources

1st Friday of the month

11 am-1 pm

Educational resources, degree programs and courses, as well as job training and development

We welcome, value, and seek to include people of all races, cultures, religions, socioeconomic statuses, ages, visible and invisible disabilities, political and social viewpoints, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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