Upcoming programs at the Bay Village Branch Library

Come to the library for any of these programs and be ready to be entertained and informed. There’s something for everyone from book discussions, to playtimes, to magic shows! Reading is the perfect pastime during these cold days, so come and browse the shelves or let us help you find the perfect book. Read to your little ones to build their vocabulary and to improve their preliteracy skills, and let them catch you reading. The love and enjoyment of reading is one of the best gifts you can pass on!

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, Jan. 31 (7 p.m.) NOTABLE BOOKS FOR ADULTS 2012 – Returning by popular demand, Bill Kelly from the ALA Notable Books Council and manager of the Cuyahoga County Public Library Beachwood Branch presents the list of books chosen for 2012 in addition to the process involved and how books are considered.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 (7 p.m.) HOME SWEET REVENUE – Are you wondering how you could benefit from the current housing market? There are many strategies that can be used, from “flip that house” to renting and property management.

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Monday, Feb. 13 (3:30 p.m.) MONDAY MADNESS – For ages 11 and up. Want to start the week off right? Join us for some extreme fun! Stretch your imagination to the max with different activities!

Monday, Jan. 30 (7 p.m.) GIRLS IN BAY BOOK DISCUSSION – For girls in grades 5-7. Girls, bring an adult female friend for some fun. We will discuss a great book, share a snack and do a related project. Copies of the book will be available one month before the discussion.

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT

Saturday, Feb. 11 (11 a.m.) PLAY/STORY – For ages birth-5 years and a caregiver. Children can play with interactive and developmental toys and share a story and a song while their caregivers meet new friends and socialize.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 (4 p.m.) VALENTINE ART WITH CAROLINA MARTIN – For preschool-grade 3. Carolina Martin from Art on Wheels Inc. is back with a new process to share for a Valentine-themed object.  

Wednesday, Feb. 15 (4 p.m.) THE MAGIC OF RICK SMITH JR! – For all ages. Rick Smith Jr. has appeared on “Ripley’s Believe It or Not,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “America’s Got Talent,” and he holds a Guinness World Record. Don’t miss this amazing magic show!

Monday, Feb. 20 (11 a.m.) TALES AND SONGS BY THE FIRESIDE WITH FOSTER BROWN – For children ages 2-10. Join storyteller and musician Foster Brown on a day off from school as he shares nature stories and songs with audience participation.

Please register to attend these programs by going online to cuyahogalibrary.org, calling the library at 871-6392, or by stopping in to see us!