What's happening at the Collinwood Memorial Library?

The Summer Reading Club was a success and we thank all the kids who participated! We are now getting ready for the fall season by scheduling great programs for all.  We hope you can join us at the library soon!

                                                           PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

Fall Storytime (September 24-November 14)
Wee Read and Play
Continue to develop your toddler’s language and social skills! 
Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years and their favorite adult
are invited for stories, active songs and rhymes and time for play.
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Growing Readers
Help grow your child’s early reading skills! Children ages 3–5 are invited for
stories, songs and rhymes that will help them become better readers later in life.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Teen Book Club
"Panic" by Sharon Draper
Underestimated in her talent, Diamond was a dream chaser. When her dream chasing leads her to the wrong place, she finds herself desperate to escape. Will this be the end for her or will she overcome? Join us for a great book discussion and refreshments.  
Monday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m.

River of Words Poetry Writing Workshops
Create poems to submit to the annual River of Words poetry contest held annually since 1995 in conjunction with the Center of the Book at the Library of Congress. Frank Giampietro, Director of the Cleveland State University Poetry Center leads the workshops.
Wednesday, September 25 at 3:30 p.m.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Mexican Folk Art: Amate Paintings
Children will learn about Mexican Amate paintings and make their own paper to take home.
Tuesday, September 17 at 3:00 p.m.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
Join us for storytime of this favorite book by Judi Barrett and watch the movie as we get ready for the theater release of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2."
Thursday, September 19 at 3:00 p.m.

                                                                              PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Warm-Up Cleveland: Crochet Club
Crafting for a good cause! Join our fourth annual Warm-Up Cleveland campaign and help neighbors in need stay warm this winter. Donated items will be distributed to local charities this winter. Drop off items at any Cleveland Public Library location. Call 216-623-2921 for more information.
Friday, September 27, October 25, November 22, & December 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Digital Literacy Workshops: Learn How to View the Plain Dealer E-edition
Workshops are 1 hour in length and include an overview of skills needed to access cleveland.com, Sun News and the Plain Dealer. Please call 216-623-2980 to register for the following sessions:

• September 4, 10, 25 & 30 at 10:30 a.m.
• September 20 at 1:00 p.m.

Affordable Care Act Information Session
The Health Insurance Marketplace Opens October 1, 2013. Many Americans will qualify for low-cost or subsidized health insurance. Get the information you need to search for health insurance for yourself and your family. FREE information sessions provided by CareSource.
Tuesday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m.

Balance Screening Program - Get Up and Go
Sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio
Thursday, September 19 at 11:00 a.m.

FREE GED Classes
Tri-C offers free GED classes this fall 2013 at the Collinwood Branch. The classes will meet twice weekly on the following dates:
September       9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
October           2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
November        4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
December        2, 4, 9, 11
Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

The Collinwood Branch of The Cleveland Public Library is located at 856 East 152nd St,  Cleveland, OH 44110
216-623-6934. www.cpl.org.

Natasha Wells is the Children's Librarian. Caroline Peak is the Branch Manager.