Upcoming programs at Bay Village branch library

This year commemorates 75 years since H.A. Rey's classic tale "Curious George" was published. This curious monkey has been entertaining children through books and television ever since. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of this beloved classic, children ages 3-7 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the Bay Village branch library on Monday, June 27, at 6:45 p.m. for a Curious George celebration. We'll have stories, activity stations and fun!

On Wednesday, June 22, 6 p.m., join your friends, neighbors and library staff for a scoop of yummy Mitchell's ice cream at our annual ice cream social. Enjoy your tasty treat and the cool musical stylings of the Desmond and Molly band.

CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

Join us at the Bay Village pool for poolside storytimes. The poolside storytimes will be held Mondays and Tuesdays at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there this summer!

Storytimes: Caregivers and their children are invited to enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplays, books and stories together. No registration is required.

• Mondays (10 a.m.) Toddler Storytime – ages 19-35 months.
• Tuesdays (10 a.m.) Toddler Storytime – ages 19-35 months.
• Tuesdays (6:45 p.m.) Family Storytime – for all ages
• Wednesdays (10 a.m.) Baby and Me Storytime – ages birth-18 months
• Thursdays (10 a.m.) Preschool Storytime – ages 3-5 (not yet in kindergarten)
• Thursdays (6:45 p.m.) Sensory Storytime – Geared for children who are developmentally at the preschool level and specifically designed for children with special needs and their families. The program incorporates a schedule board, double visuals and sensory opportunities for participants as well as socialization time following the program.
• Fridays (10 a.m.) Family Storytime – for all ages

Wednesdays, June 22, 29 and July 6 (2 p.m.) Book Buddies: Little Buddies – For grades 1-3. Share the joy of books with Big Buddies by reading aloud to each other and playing fun reading games. Students must be able to read. Please attend all 3 sessions.

Thursday, June 23 (2 p.m.) Meet the Artist: Jackson Pollock – For ages 4-7 with their caregivers. Come and be as artistic and as messy as you’d like as you discover the art of this famous painter. We’ll use three different methods to make paintings similar to Pollock’s style in addition to learning about his life and times. Please wear old clothes to this program for painting. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library. Registration required.

Monday, June 27 (6:45 p.m.) Still Curious: 75 years with Curious George – For ages 3-7 with caregiver. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of our favorite inquisitive monkey, Curious George, with stories and activity stations. Registration required.

Monday, June 27 to Friday, July 1 (10:30 a.m.) Chalk the Walk – Bring your imaginations and creativity to the library and decorate our sidewalks with colored chalk after storytime all week. Budding artists of all ages are welcome!

Wednesday, July 6 (7 p.m.) Wonderful World of Bubbles – Prepare to be amazed at this spectacular show! You won’t believe your eyes as the Bubble Lady herself creates bubbles like you’ve never seen before!

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Wednesdays, June 22, 29 and July 6 (2 p.m.) Book Buddies: Big Buddies – For grades 5-12. Volunteer to help a Little Buddy share the joy of books by reading together, playing fun reading games, and pick up service hours along the way! Training required, half-hour immediately before the first session. Please attend all 3 sessions.

Please register to attend the programs online at cuyahogalibrary.org, call us at 440-871-6392, or stop in to the library at 502 Cahoon Road and register with a librarian.